Hua Hao Yue Yuan - Chapter 157 Opening Ceremony

On the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, Xiao Shi went back to work, and life returned to its usual routine. This year's Spring Festival was very different, whether in his career, his relationships, his life-or-death gunfight with Deng Shiyue, or the lingering memory of the rebellious young woman, Gong Xiaoyan.
Xiao Shi felt generally tired. It seemed that navigating the complexities of human relationships or navigating the complexities of romantic love didn't suit him. He didn't deny that anger and resentment, infatuation and weariness were all expressions of life's tolerance, but he always felt out of place. Fortunately, his sister's return brought him peace. Peace is an attitude, but even more so, it's a state of being. At least, that's what Xiao Shi believed.
But life is life, and whether you like it or not, you have to keep going.
Over the next few days, Xiao Shi ate numerous meals and signed several contracts that had been agreed upon before the Lunar New Year. Most of these contracts were signed by people who had heard of him or were introduced by friends, while others were signed by affiliated companies of Da Kuan Company, who signed contracts with him simply to curry favor with his sister.
Is this considered accepting gifts in disguise? Probably. But while gifts can be refused, contracts not only cannot be refused, but also come with associated responsibilities. Xiao Shi felt both amused and helpless, realizing that as his social circle expanded, he was surrounded by increasingly cunning people.
Back home, Xiao Ling had already returned to school, and Yang Luo still had a few days of vacation left; life continued as usual. The only difference was that the young woman had let go of her psychological burden and was clinging to him in a somewhat distant way. Although she no longer went to his house, she went to the firm every day and acted as if she were the "female boss." Regardless of Fang Yuruo, in just a few days, Liu Mei's fear of Chang Mei had at least surpassed that of him, her male boss.
Xiao Shi remained calm and rationally maintained his distance. Although he didn't deny that every time they met, the past feelings and the woman's beautiful face still melted his heart. However, Chang Mei's aloof attitude still pleased him. Perhaps after his several clear statements, the woman was slowly adapting to their new relationship.
It was Sunday, and also the opening day of the firm. Xiao Shi, dressed smartly, drove to the hotel early in the morning. Yang Luo sat in the passenger seat, glancing at him happily every now and then. She insisted on going to help.
The little girl didn't wear her hair in pigtails today. She went to the hair salon to get her hair styled, and her bangs were dyed a dark red. That slightly messy look, combined with her innocent face and shy expression, made one want to touch her.
With the hotel in sight, Xiao Shi felt a little heavy-hearted and shook his head. Yesterday was the day Li Wendong was executed, and today was his opening ceremony. Although it was a coincidence, it was also an inevitability within the realm of chance. The reality of life is always so cruel.
Fang Yuruo had already arrived and was leading Liu Mei and several young people from Da Kuan Company in their work, including Secretary Wang.
Xiao Shi booked a full forty tables for this celebration. Inviting only friends from the judicial and legal professions and related organizations wouldn't have been enough; the key was inviting old acquaintances from the public security department. He couldn't just leave anyone out; he wanted to invite everyone! He went to the criminal investigation team and the municipal bureau, inviting everyone there. He only invited leaders from the various branch bureaus and police stations, but his initial estimate was that over two hundred people would attend.
After entering, everyone greeted each other, and Yang Luo went to help. Fang Sicheng, as a VIP, arrived directly in Xiao Fang's car and was also busy. Xiao Shi stepped forward and said, "Dean Fang, why are you joining in? Hurry up and have a smoke and a drink, and sit down over there."
"Haha! I've been sitting here for a while, I can't sit still anymore!" Fang Sicheng grinned and turned around. Then he said mysteriously, "Shitou, Ruoruo's mother has been gone for so many years, and this is the first time I've seen so many young girls. If I help out, I can get closer to them!"
Xiao Shi was both amused and exasperated. He sighed helplessly; Old Fang still had designs on him. He was about to say something when a voice suddenly came from behind him: "Xiao Shi!"
Chang Mei walked in with a bright smile, dressed beautifully. Xiao Shi suddenly felt dizzy. Yang Luo was already here, the little woman was here, and his sister would be here soon. Well, they were almost enough for a mahjong game. This was going to be quite a spectacle.
"Hello, Dean Fang!" The young woman glanced at her lover and greeted Dean Fang politely.
Old Fang was still stunned when he quickly said, "Oh, okay." Then he said to Xiao Shi, "Shitou, you two chat, I'm going over."
After Fang Sicheng left, Xiao Shi said, "Changmei, what brings you here?"
"Why can't I come!" Chang Mei rolled her eyes, peeked inside, and leaned closer, saying, "Even that shameless Yang Luo came. I'm your girlfriend, I'm more qualified than her!"
"She's my ex-girlfriend," Xiao Shi corrected irritably.
The young woman smiled dismissively, seemingly unconcerned, and waved to the people inside. Fang Yuruo smiled faintly, responded, and continued to maintain her special status; Yang Luochong gave a wry smile, appearing somewhat helpless; Liu Mei gave Xiao Shi a sympathetic look.
Everyone was busy, but the young woman was unwilling to give up. She grabbed her lover and asked, "Xiao Shi, is there anything I can do?"
"You..." Xiao Shi was about to speak when Sister Yue Ru walked in through the main gate carrying a bag.
Ling Yueru was also taken aback, then said with a beaming smile, "Oh, isn't this Changmei? We meet again." Changmei rolled her eyes at her and snorted, then clung tightly to Xiao Shi's arm.
Ling Yueru didn't seem to care, but Xiao Shi gave a wry smile and asked, "Sister Ling, what are you carrying?"
"The Four Treasures of the Study." Ling Yueru handed him the items and instructed, "Find two reliable people to sit at the door, one to collect the gifts and the other to keep accounts."
Xiao Shi opened it and looked at it, then said, "Does bookkeeping really require a brush pen?"
"It's all about being particular!"
"Oh." Xiao Shi frowned and looked back inside. Finding someone reliable was easy enough, but finding someone reliable who could write with a pen was difficult! Liu Mei definitely couldn't, and he wondered if Yang Luo could?
"Leave it to me!" Just as he was in a dilemma, the little woman triumphantly stretched out her hand.
Xiao Shi was taken aback and looked her over, saying, "You can write with a fountain pen?" Having known Chang Mei for over a year, he knew she had beautiful handwriting, but he really didn't know she could do this.
"Of course!" Chang Mei rolled her eyes at Ling Yueru and said sarcastically, "How can I compare to those people who are just money-grubbing? I was born into a scholarly family. From a young age, I learned everything from music, chess, calligraphy, painting, etiquette, and morality!
Ling Yueru couldn't help but lower her head and laugh. Xiao Shi swallowed hard, handed her the things, and said sullenly, "I don't know about other things, but you definitely can't play chess!"
The young woman got angry and pinched him hard. Xiao Shi ignored her, turned around and moved a table to the doorway. The young woman sat down solemnly, took out a brush and inkstone, poured the ink, rolled up her sleeves, and did a rather serious job.
Neither Xiao Shi nor Ling Yueru knew how to write with a fountain pen, so they looked at each other in bewilderment.
Chang Mei dipped her brush in ink, picked it up, and said, "Whoever makes the first stroke, I'll show you!" She then glared coldly at Ling Yue Ru, determined to force her into the position of a guest.
Ling Yueru was both amused and exasperated. She glanced helplessly at her younger brother, then took a wad of cash from her handbag and tossed it to him. She had brought some money with her in case something unexpected happened.
Changmei didn't even look at it before writing: Da Kuan Company, 10,000 yuan.
Xiao Shi and Ling Yueru took a closer look and it really did seem plausible. The young woman's handwriting was delicate and neat, especially her use of the traditional character for "ten thousand" and the long, drawn-out last stroke of the character for "yuan," which suggested she had some experience.
"Changmei, you really know how to do this!" Xiao Shi exclaimed in surprise.
"Of course." Chang Mei raised her chin, extremely proud.
"Okay, you're the one!" Xiao Shi made the decision. Chang Mei was an internal affairs officer in the criminal investigation team, responsible for managing old case files, registering, cataloging, and entering data into the computer. Unexpectedly, she could also write with a ballpoint pen. There really wasn't anyone more suitable than her.
Ling Yueru smiled and said politely, "Then I'll have to trouble you for help!"
“什么帮忙啊，你可别乱说！”常妹眼一瞪，恨恨道，“告诉你，我可不是来帮忙的，我是应该的！倒是某些女人，仗着有两个臭钱，就勾引别人男朋友通奸才……”
“哎哎！常妹！”肖石看了姐姐一眼，忙打断道，“别说废话了，你看看谁收钱合适？”
常妹不满地瞪了他一眼，没再继续。凌月如苦笑摇头，转身走了。
“有钱了不起呀，哼！”小女人抓起那一万块钱，对着凌月如的背影骂。肖石暗叹一声，道：“常妹，你先坐着吧，一会儿我让柳眉过来收钱，你只管记帐就行了。”
“哎！”常妹忙把他叫住，认真道，“柳眉是你的雇员，她怎么可以呢！一会儿人多了，我会很忙地，你必须找个真正可靠的人，要不然帐目对不上，可就麻烦了！”
肖石叹了口气，凑近故意道：“那就只有杨洛了，她肯定不会偷钱，帐目也不会差。”
“什么！她呀！”小女人拉着长声，一脸地不情愿。
“对，就她，再没别人了。”肖石一笑，立刻转身走了。
众人忙忙呵呵一早晨，八点钟，事先请好的乐队按时到达了，九点钟，肖石和方雨若两人整好衣装，站到门口，迎接到各路宾客，凌月如等人在里面招待。一时间，酒店内喜乐响起，门前恭喜道贺之声不绝。
当看到两个如花似玉的小姑娘记帐收礼，各路人马无不表现出极大的吃惊，尤其是占大多数的公安人员。肖石和常妹以往地关系不必多说，和凌月如的关系、家里有个俏房客也都不是什么秘密，可单独看到一个倒罢了，三个同时出现就不能不让人关注了。
那些昔日的战友，今日的兄弟，一个个张大嘴巴，眼珠子掉了一地，更何况除了三个女人，还有跟他并排迎客的方雨若，这个盈盈而立，淡雅得如出水芙蓉般的长发女孩儿，本就是来宾的第一亮点。在众人眼里，好象几女都跟肖石有着不同寻常的关系。
众人亲热地跟肖石击掌、拥抱、说笑，胆大好逗的，门口开完了肖石的玩笑，再进门开常妹的玩笑。
肖石连连苦笑，一脸无辜的表情；常妹羞窘不堪，脸红得跟什么似的，恨不得有个地缝钻进去。她实在是忘了这碴，好生后悔自告奋勇坐在门前记帐。
尽管有诸多腼腆和别扭，常妹和杨洛一个记帐一个收礼，还是忙得不亦乐呼。
萧远山和秦剑锋联袂而来，也是惊愕得合不拢嘴。二人和肖石关系特殊，立刻忍不住把他拉到一旁。秦剑锋偏向小女人，毫不客气地问：“肖石，不是跟常妹好了吗？干嘛还跟那些女人不清不白的？”
“听谁说的？”肖石也不客气，没好气道，“常妹是来帮忙的！”
秦剑锋愣住，一脸的疑惑。小女人最近气色好多了，他以为两人重归于好了。
萧远山看了他一眼，松了一口气：“小肖，月如这姑娘不错，虽说比你大两岁，但懂事、能干，又会体贴人，可以说面面俱到，我已经把她当儿媳妇了，你可要珍惜啊！”
“我会的，局长。”肖石瞥了老秦一眼，郑重地点点头。萧远山拍了拍他的肩，看也不看秦剑锋，转身进去了。关于肖石的爱情问题，他和老秦已经完全没有共同语言了。
秦剑锋目瞪口呆。怔怔望着老上司的背影。他实在想不明白萧远山为什么就看不上常妹，而且是一开始就不喜欢。
肖石拍了拍他的肩，叹了口气也走了。
秦剑锋一愣，不满地挥手骂道：“靠！不就有两钱吗！我咋没看出来她哪比常妹好！”
如果说公安系统的来客都洋溢着喜悦。那么有一个人例外，就是刑警队副队长李拴。李文东昨日行刑，作为堂兄，面对今日这片繁华，他感受很复杂。论私人感情，李文东的兄弟情和肖石地战友情根本没法比，可他和李文东毕竟是堂兄弟，自小一起长大，又在一个系统工作。这种血浓于水的亲情不可割裂的。但他还是友好而热情地祝贺了肖石。
肖石也不知说什么好，两人只是重重一握，一切尽在不言中。
公检法司四部门向来有着千丝万缕的联系，除了公安部门，检察院、法院和司法局地旧识也让肖石感受着融融的友情。
“不错不错！臭小子，果然够风光，大姐没看错人！”人未到，声先至，身着便装的才婧婕检察官飘着媚眼。婀娜风骚而至。那胸脯、那身段，怕是常妹都要逊上两分。
“才姐来了，谢谢捧场！快到里面坐。”肖石伸出手，才婧婕却拍上了他的肩，他只好讪讪收回。
“不着急。”才婧婕看了看他身边的方雨若，又探了一下头，向记帐收礼的常杨二女看了一眼，“你这么大事儿，大姐也没帮什么忙，就站门口陪你接会儿客吧！”
晕！接客。这话说的！肖石忍住笑，和方雨若对视了一眼。
才婧婕妙目一翻，又凑近道：“大姐还不至于给你丢脸吧？”
“不会不会！”
这位大姐实在太热情了！肖石只得应承，于是门前又多了一道靓丽的风景线。才婧婕性格爽朗，不拘小节，又识人极广。一时门前媚眼纷飞，清语阵阵。还不时弟弟长弟弟短地跟肖石动手动脚开玩笑。醋得里面的常妹咬牙切齿，记帐都直走神。没办法，小女人现在听见姐姐弟弟这类称呼眼睛就发绿。
“小肖，我来了，还给你带来几个新朋友！”钟伟祥大法官热情而难听地嗓音响起。
肖石忙拉着小方迎上前，与随钟法官前来的众人寒喧握手。钟伟祥看到才婧婕，打趣道：“哟！才大处长，怎么不当检察官改接客了？啥时候改行的？当心群众举报！”才婧婕的职务是公诉处副处长。
“呸呸呸！胡说什么！你个老不正经！这是我弟弟！”才婧婕脸一红，抬腿就踢。
众人一阵哄笑，钟伟祥等人随后进入。诚然这个社会没有真正意义的净土，但相比之下，公检法司四部门内部的人情关系还是要对其他单位多了些单纯和真挚。
一辆银灰色的小车停下，周海敏和张唐二人到了。
张唐依然戴着大墨镜，也依然向他欠身颔首。肖石微笑回礼，又向律政佳人望去。周海敏眼若朗星，玉面莹彻，径直走到他面前，望着他伸出纤手。左手。
肖石握住，两人无言对视。周海敏手如柔荑，颜如舜华，盈盈一握间，两人的眼光在空气中交汇，很多灿烂和体解在这一刻消融。肖石体会到一种无声胜有胜的妙境。
小方和才婧婕面面相觑地看着两人，张唐表情依旧。
肖石想松开手，不想周海敏却突然握紧，深望着他地眼睛向后退。肖石略觉尴尬，看了看左右，一步步跟上了。
如果说才婧婕让常妹喝醋，那么周海敏则让杨洛心里很不是滋味。小丫头探着头，直到周海敏牵着肖石不知退到哪去了，才扁了扁嘴，酸溜溜地收回目光。
常妹看了看，心里也是一悬，扯住她问：“杨洛，那女人不是法庭上那个律师吗？肖石跟她有什么关系吗？”
“没有。”杨洛低头答，表情很不自然。
“没有你干嘛那个样儿？”常妹不依不饶。
“关你什么事？你都跟他分手了，还管那么多！”杨洛歪头看着她。
“你……”杨洛也学会这招了，小女人这个来气。
周海敏牵着肖石，一直到路边的一棵大树下站定。
肖石回头看了一眼。问道：“小敏，干嘛把我拽这儿来，啥事？”周海敏松开手，望着他问：“听月如说。过几天你要跟她去马尔代夫，回来就结婚，是吗？”
“对，没错，怎么了？”肖石平静地问。
周海敏忽然低下头，表情依依，伸出一根手指轻抵着他胸口。“等你回来，我也要去英国了，可能赶不上你的婚礼了。”
“……没关系。”肖石心中不忍。木木地说，“什么时候走告诉我一声，我请你吃饭。”
“那倒不必了。”周海敏抬头望着他，一张美面桃羞李让，“你不是答应在我走前帮我一个忙吗，别食言就行。”
“没问题，只要我帮得上。”肖石说。
“你肯定能帮上。”周海敏笑。虽然眼前的男人很聪明，可她却常常觉得他很傻。
宾客络绎来到，酒店门庭若市。客人多半是s市政法界人士。大多熟识，酒店大厅里人声鼎沸，人们兴致高昂。
作为庆典的第一主人，凌大宽无疑是最高兴的一个。老家伙和萧远山、牛明等领导和商贾们围坐在一起，大声地说笑着，不时发出招牌式的大笑。女婿风光，女儿终身有托，他这辈子从没这么高兴过。
九点四十，客人差不多到齐了，肖石进去跟凌月如商量。准备正式开始。方雨若急急地跑了过来：“石头哥，快，张书记来了！”
“哪个张书记？”肖石一时没反应过来。
“市委副书记张玉周。”
肖石恍然大悟。他知道小方请了于晓晴，但万万没有想到张玉周也能亲自前来，这位大领导可算给足他面子了。他跟姐姐点了个头，随小方迎出。
凌月如也是一愣。随即返身找老爹去了。
还没到门口，张玉周一家三口已经进来。常妹大吃一惊，习惯地站起身；杨洛不认识这位大官，没动。小女人忙把她扯了起来。
“小肖同志，又见面了！”张玉周神采奕奕，大步流星地走上前，主动向肖石伸出右手。
“张书记您好！”肖石握住，客气地道。“张书记，您这么忙，怎么还亲自过来了？”
“呵呵，应该的嘛！”张玉周握着他地手，把着他的小臂，亲切地打量道，“小肖同志，你救过小秋，又为周所长夫妇洗脱清白，为市委和公安局解决了难题，无论于公于私，我都应该亲自感谢你！”
“张书记，您太客气了，都是我应该做地！”
二人正寒喧间，凌大宽得到女儿通报，迅速赶上前：“哎呀，张书记，怎么惊动了您的大驾！”张玉周见了，笑着迎上前道：“老凌总裁，你不通知我，我只好不请自到了！”
这时，于晓晴和方雨若寒喧已毕，走上前道：“肖律师，恭喜你！”二人握手，肖石真诚地道：“于会长，事务所地事情，您帮了这么多忙，真不知道怎么感谢您！”
“举手之劳而已。”于晓晴丰盈怡丽，笑容得体。张秋怡偎在妈妈身边，怯怯地叫了一声：“大哥哥。”
凌月如跟在老凌身后上前，见了小女孩儿，立时一愣，看了看于晓晴，又向张玉周望去。她不久前刚刚看过玲儿照片，也发现了张秋怡和玲儿样貌的相似。
至于方雨若，她早见过张秋怡，故而并不意外。
此时，座中众人都已起身，一些有头有脸的都围上前和张玉周握手。张玉周分管公安司法，可以说是众人的正管。
庆典正式开始，凌大宽首先介绍了重要来宾，并表示欢迎和感谢，随后肖石和小方一起讲了几句，便请张玉周讲话了。
张玉周代表市委、市政法委发表了热情洋溢地讲话，对肖石多年警察工作给予了充分的肯定和极高地赞扬，并预祝他在新的领域取得更大的成绩。令满堂惊喜地是，张玉周还宣布，将提议肖石作为公安司法战线的代表，参加本年度“s市十大杰出青年”的评选。
庆典由于张玉周的到来开场便进入高潮，凌月如及时取消了原本预定的一些歌舞表演，公安局长、法院院长、检查院副检查长依次讲话，周海敏也被揪出来代表律师协会发了言。一时掌声阵阵，庆典彻底成了政府大会。
周海敏发言后，张玉周推说有事，率先离开了，不过于晓晴母女没走。随后服务员陆续上菜，凌大宽老怀大慰，端着一杯酒，准备再次致辞，正式开始酒宴。
这时，两人提着一只盒子，突然进入。
“曹雄和曹斌！”
大厅瞬间陷入平静，这两家伙很多人都认识，尤其是众多的公安人员。曹雄不必多说，曹斌是曹雄的弟弟，兄弟两个都是邓十月心腹，只不过曹雄的身份还是保释犯，未经允许不能擅离本市，故而曹斌一般在a市和d市两地活动。
“这小子怎么回来了！”肖石心里隐隐掠过一丝不安。黑帮主要分子们突然聚在一起，多半不会有什么好事。
“你们两个来干嘛！”
“这是你们来的地方吗？”
一些正直而愤怒地公安人员站了出去。
“别嚷别嚷！嚷什么！”牛明忽然上前拦住众人，训斥道，“你们干嘛呢？无组织无纪律！肖石是邓董的朋友。”
“没错，我们是来送贺礼的。”曹雄道。
肖石居然和邓十月成了朋友！在场的公安人员一愣，在他们心目中，肖石一向嫉恶如仇，邓十月又是公安局的大对头，即使不当警察，也不该和邓十月这种人交朋友。
众人齐刷刷地把目光投向肖石。
肖石缓缓走上前，打量着二人道：“谢谢邓老板的好意，不过道不同不相为谋，礼物，二位还是请带回吧！”
二人对视一眼，曹斌阴笑道“邓老板一片好意，肖律师不想看看是什么东西吗？”
此言一出，酒店大厅立刻沉寂了，在好奇心的驱使下，所有人都睁大眼睛，向那只盒子瞧去。曹雄眼睛盯着肖石，嘴角掠过一丝笑意，慢慢伸出手，揪住了包装绳的绳头。
答案就要揭晓了！
“砰！”肖石突然飞起一脚，曹雄完全没防备，盒子被高高踢飞。众人的目光又集中在肖石身上，只见他纵身跃起，将盒子稳稳接在手中。曹雄和曹斌面面相觑。
“会是什么东西呢？”肖石故做疑惑状，手里掂着盒子子，在大厅门前闲庭信步。
“肖律师打开看看不就知道了！”曹斌咧嘴一笑。
“打开看看！我说过要收下吗？当我是三岁孩子？”肖石斜着眼，冷哼一声道，“邓十月会好心送我东西吗？无非是为了羞辱我！我要真打开，那我还是肖石吗？”
二人再度对视，都没说话。
肖石将盒子扔给曹雄，淡淡道：“今天是我开张庆典的好日子，我不想动手，聪明的，就拿着东西赶紧走。”
越来越多的公安人员站了出来，包括怒目而视的秦剑锋。
曹雄抱着盒子，咳了一声道：“既然肖律师不领情，我们也不勉强。不过我们老板还有一句话带给肖律师。”
“行啊，说吧。”肖石点了一支烟，又道，“不过我提醒你，我肖某人从不吃眼前亏，要是话太难听，你最好就不要说了，否则别怪我对你不客气！”
“肖律师误会了！”曹雄远远看了周海敏一眼，道：“我们老板只是想告诉你，以后周律师的事情，跟他再没关系。不过念及旧情，希望肖律师能多多关照。”
此言一出，大堂中几百人同时一愣，不约而同地向周海敏望去。大家都在想。肖石、邓十月和周海敏之间是什么关系呢！难道又和李文东常妹一样，是一个混乱的三角？
常妹大眼睛来回闪烁，忍不住拉住杨洛问：“杨洛，肖石和那个律师到底怎么回事？怎么会和邓十月扯到一起？”杨洛强笑了一下，道：“真的没什么，常姐，你不用担心。”
小女人不信，狐疑地看着她。杨洛暗自叹息，滑雪那天。她就担心爱人和邓十月对立，现在看来，到底还是对立了。
凌大宽也很奇怪，不觉向女儿望去，凌月如清楚个中状况，向老凌笑笑摇头，表示没事。
肖石自己也是一愣。邓十月虽然是黑社会头子，但毕竟是一方大豪，又是政协委员。这话貌似很客气，但多少有点儿被抢了女人的味道，尽管不是事实，但作为男人，他干嘛要自取其辱呢？联系到曹斌突然返回s市的事实，他觉得事情肯定不会这么简单。
“多谢邓董关心。”周海敏忽然站起身，打破了沉寂，“虽然解除了同十月集团的顾问合同，但美辰事务所不会仰人鼻息生存，以前没有。以后也不会。”
曹氏兄弟齐齐欠身，转身要走。
“等等！”
二人回头。萧远山远远地坐在位置上，抽着烟道：“回去告诉邓十月，我这个公安局长，还会再任一期，退休前我还想破个大案。希望他不要给我这个机会。”
曹氏兄弟轻哼一声，拎着盒子走了。张唐戴着大墨镜。直直地跟了出去。肖石暗暗摇头，那哥俩怕是要倒霉了。
众人归位，酒宴正式开始，肖石和小方两人一起往各桌敬酒。虽然出了邓十月送礼这一幕，但众人兴致还是很高，尤其是公安系统的昔日战友，没人肯放过他。肖石喝了去吐，吐了再喝，折腾个半死，小方也喝得桃腮蔫红，娇躯直晃悠。
敬到律师席时，周海敏远远就对他掩嘴笑。
Xiao Shi was puzzled and asked in a low voice while pouring wine, "What are you laughing at?" Zhou Haimin didn't answer, but laughed again. Zhang Tang, who was standing next to him, suddenly leaned close to his ear and said, "I just looked at that box. Do you want to know what's inside?"
Xiao Shi was taken aback. Could it be that Zhang Tang went out just to see that thing? Zhang Tang smiled and said, "Don't look at me, Director Zhou sent me." Xiao Shi turned his head again to look at the slightly tipsy, blushing lawyer.
Zhou Haimin, with her striking beauty, suppressed a laugh and said, "I'm sorry, it would have been fine if you hadn't kicked me, but I was just too curious!" Xiao Shi was both amused and exasperated, and almost fainted!
Zhou Haimin's eyes sparkled as she leaned closer and asked, "You really don't want to know what it is?"
"I don't want to!" Xiao Shi said decisively, turning away without even offering a toast.
That Zhou Haimin, how dare she make fun of me! Xiao Shi was indignant, and unconsciously thought of that thing again. What was it? He had weighed and shaken it; it felt very light, and also very soft, like something made of cloth. What could it be?
Xiao Shi's curiosity was completely piqued, which was frustrating!
After finally finishing toasting everyone, Xiao Shitou felt dizzy and saw stars. He ran to the bathroom and scratched himself. Just as he was rinsing his mouth at the sink, he heard a voice behind him.
"Big brother!"
Xiao Shi turned around and saw Zhang Qiuyi holding a small handkerchief, smiling as she handed it to him. Looking at this girl who looked so much like Ling'er, Xiao Shi felt a surge of tenderness in his heart. He hesitated for a moment before taking it, casually wiping his face a few times, and then returning it to her.
"Qiuyi, have you finished eating?"
"Hmm." Zhang Qiuyi nodded, then mustered her courage and asked, "Big brother, if I study law in the future, can I work at your firm?"
“Okay, as long as your parents don’t object.” Xiao Shi chuckled inwardly, shaking his head repeatedly.
"They won't object; they both hope I can get into university through my own efforts," the little girl said earnestly. Xiao Shi smiled again, thinking to himself, "It would be strange if your parents didn't object."
"Are you doing well in your studies?" Xiao Shi asked, bending down.
"Yeah, it's much better than before." Zhang Qiuyi grinned and said with her hands behind her back, "I'm working hard now, and I'll work even harder in the future."
Xiao Shi nodded, patted her shoulder and said, "Then work hard. I never went to high school or college, and I've always envied you. Cherish your time, seize the opportunity, and go to a good university in the future."
"Mmm." Zhang Qiuyi's big, bright eyes shone as she smiled sweetly and nodded vigorously.
Not only his appearance, but even his expression was strikingly similar to Ling'er's. Xiao Shi was momentarily dazed, as if the gentle and charming Ling'er with bright eyes and white teeth from back then was standing right in front of him.
"Big brother, what's wrong?" Zhang Qiuyi asked, her eyes wide. Xiao Shi composed himself and smiled, "Nothing, you should go back now, or your mother will worry."
Zhang Qiuyi nodded, clasped her hands in front of her, and walked away reluctantly.
Xiao Shi sighed and lit a cigarette by himself.
He often couldn't understand why, as people grow up day by day, life always repeats many similar scenes. Just like the sun casting dappled shadows between the branches every day, people's small footsteps and small days flow by in the light and shadow, but when they look back, the light and shadow are still the same scene, clearly without any change.
Perhaps people grow up too fast, and the sun ages too slowly; in any case, he couldn't understand it.
"Missing Ling'er?" Ling Yueru walked slowly to his side and asked. Xiao Shi smiled and said, "You also noticed that she looks like Ling'er?"
“It’s not just similar, they’re practically identical.” Ling Yueru frowned and said seriously, “I also looked closely at Zhang Yuzhou and found many similarities. Do you think Ling’er could be Zhang Yuzhou’s illegitimate daughter?”
“How could that be!” Xiao Shi smiled and explained, “Ling’er was already nine years old when she arrived at the orphanage. At that time, Zhang Yuzhou was already the deputy county magistrate and director of the Public Security Bureau of L County. Even if he had an illegitimate daughter, there was no need to send her to an orphanage! Going back further, the year Ling’er was born, Zhang Yuzhou was in charge of the rectification work in S City and was also a member of some committee. He was always a powerful figure, so it’s not like he couldn’t even raise an illegitimate daughter.”
"That's not necessarily true!" Ling Yueru rolled her eyes at him and said disdainfully, "Maybe he's been fooling around somewhere and left behind a child without even knowing it, so there's no question of raising a child or not!"
Xiao Shi said, "Well...theoretically possible. But Zhang Yuzhou, putting everything else aside, has always been quite upright in his conduct towards women. Not only in the city, but it's said he's among the best in the province." Ling Yueru scoffed, "Which of those high-ranking officials isn't a hypocrite? How would you know what they're like behind the scenes!"
"That's true." Xiao Shi smiled and changed the subject, "What did you want to see me about?"
"It's nothing, I just came to see you. Are you alright?" Ling Yueru looked him over and said, "The guests have already started leaving, you should go and see them off."
"Okay, let's go." Xiao Shi pulled his sister along, took a couple of steps, and stopped. "Sister, when are we going to the Maldives?"
Ling Yueru couldn't help but smile and lower her head. Her younger brother had been asking her about it every day lately, and she was getting tired of hearing it. She looked up at him and said softly, "We'll go as support experts. The procedures are easy to handle. You can make arrangements for the office and home. We can leave whenever we want."
"Really!" Xiao Shi was overjoyed and kissed her on the lips.
"Oh dear, you!" Ling Yueru blushed, looked around, and scolded, "Aren't you afraid of being seen? Ten Outstanding Youths, huh? Ten Beasts, that's more like it!" Xiao Shi said gently, "Sister, I promise, when we get to the Maldives, I'll make you taste what a real beast is!"
Ling Yue glanced at him affectionately, took his hand, and the two left hand in hand.
The celebration ended, and Xiao Shi continued to shake hands with the departing guests, his smile bright and natural. His heart had already flown to that small coral reef nation in the Indian Ocean, where it rippled in the azure waters.

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