Chapter 706: Freedom? The new trend is a headache
Christmas

This was the first time in years that Reagan did not spend Christmas in the White House.

Because he is no longer president.

However, their family has a large estate in Los Angeles, and now that the family is together, it is very lively.

The eldest son, Michael Reagan, is the new government's energy secretary and a very high-spirited cabinet member. Back then, when his father Reagan was governor, he could only work in a company, which is unimaginable compared to today.

He, his wife, and his children respect his parents and his brother-in-law, Adam Wang.

His current achievements are certainly inseparable from his father Reagan's eight years as president, but without the support and operation of his brother-in-law Adam many years ago, he would not have become a member of the cabinet.

Historically, he couldn't even become a senator. He worked as a vice president in a company and helped the company to obtain some preferential treatment. However, he was criticized for taking advantage of his father's privileges and eventually stepped down in a hurry.

As for how much benefit Adam gained from relying on the Reagan family, what is the point of discussing such things?
It can even be said that he is more dependent on Adam than his father Reagan.

Therefore, he seemed extremely indignant towards those ungrateful guys mentioned by his sister.

Those guys are naturally the ones who prioritize redeeming the Japanese assets held by the Adventurer Fund.

Patricia couldn't stay in Japan any longer.

Firstly, the Adventurer Fund's business in Japan was almost completely shrunk, and a large amount of capital flowed back to the United States. What did not flow back to the United States was converted into US dollars and lay in major banks in Japan, waiting for Wang Yuanchao to call again;

Secondly, they couldn't stand the boasting of those people, because the Nikkei index was still rising by leaps and bounds, and every day was a lucrative profit for them. Seeing the all-powerful Adventurer Fund suffer a setback seemed to prove that they were more powerful than the Adventurer Fund.

Look, it’s Christmas already, and someone is shamelessly sending “profit news” to Patricia, the Far East vice president!
Intentionally poking someone's lungs.

Patricia couldn't bear the shock and immediately shook out at the family gathering.

The Reagan family, including not only the Reagans, but also the four siblings Michael, Maureen, Patricia, and Ron, all have investments here. Although some of them also think that Adam's withdrawal is a bit too early, they remember Adam's performance over the years, especially how the Adventurer Fund successfully escaped the top on Black Monday in 1987. After two years, they still remember it clearly.

The Reagans and eldest brother Michael supported Adam, so no one else had any objections.

Michael followed his little sister's words and scolded those guys as worthless. It was only because the children were present, otherwise he would definitely have sworn.

Wang Yuanchao just peeled the oranges and didn't say anything.

Reagan laughed:

"They will see the price of greed. Every inch of green now will be their silent tombstone!
Getting angry at a group of people who are in a hurry to die is just a waste of your emotions.

So you see, Adam wasn't angry at all.

Michael, you need to practice more if you want to go further."

After hearing this comment from his father, Michael instantly felt like a duck with its neck pinched, and his face turned a little red.

My younger brother Ron said:
"Oh, big brother, listen, Dad said you can go up a little further. Isn't that where Dad used to be?"

Ron said this while gesturing to the Oval Desk in the White House and grinning.

Maureen said:
“At least the Adventurer Fund has retreated across the board in Japan, but in Europe, Adam is holding a gun to my back and forcing me to keep going forward.

Japan is so prosperous, peaceful and stable, what about Europe?
Hungary lifted a corner of the "Iron Curtain" that had enveloped Europe for 44 years, and then the Berlin Wall was opened. I felt like sparks were flying everywhere, and I was afraid that if I wasn't careful, 'bang', everyone would be finished! "

Mother Nancy smiled and said:

"So you're working for Adam!"

Everyone laughed.

Reagan spread his hands and said:
"Even I have to admire Adam for this. He seems to have asked you, Maureen, to go shopping in Europe a long time ago, right?
You know, earlier this month, President Bush and Gorbachev held a summit in Malta, and only then did we get Gorbachev's 'attitude' and 'tacit understanding'."

From December 12 to 1, US President Bush and Soviet President Gorbachev held their first informal meeting in Malta.

The leaders of the two countries discussed the situation in Eastern Europe "very fully and thoroughly" and reached a "tacit understanding" on the issue of "change" in Eastern Europe. Gorbachev assured the United States that the Soviet Union would not interfere with the direction of events in Eastern Europe by force. Moreover, Gorbachev told Bush that "the Soviet Union is ready to abandon the previously prevailing view that the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union is always one of enemies."

Gorbachev spoke highly of the meeting, believing that the meeting would enable the US-Soviet relationship to shift from confrontation to cooperation, and from cooperation to a pragmatic partnership.

But Reagan was the president, and he would never fully believe what the leaders of major countries said. After all, anyone who believed in that stuff was a fool, right?

But Adam dares to spend money in Central and Eastern Europe.

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Wang Yuanchao stuffed an orange slice into his little daughter's mouth and said with a smile:

"Ronan, let me ask you, what will happen when the moon becomes full?"

David immediately said:
“It will become a crescent moon!”

Ronan raised his eyebrows helplessly. To express this in Chinese, it means: The moon waxes and wanes; water overflows as it is full.

Sure enough, his father pinched his younger brother David's face and praised him, "David is awesome."

This ended up annoying her younger brother, because pinching the cheeks is an act of coaxing children.

Everyone laughed again.

Wang Yuanchao asked his youngest daughter Elizabeth:

"If the cup is full and we pour more water into it, what will happen?"

The little daughter smiled and said:
“It will flow out!”

Wang Yuanchao glanced at his eldest son, Ronan, and said:

"Well, may we ask our Ronan to explain this to everyone?"

Ronan pinched his nose and said:
"Dad means that the Japanese economy is already as good as the round moon in the sky, or as full as a glass of water. What will happen next? Naturally, the moon will become smaller and smaller, and the water will flow more and more, while there is only so much in the glass.

So at this time, it is wise to retreat. Because nothing can remain unchanged forever, only change can last forever. "

Reagan clapped his hands and said to everyone with a smile:

“Look, my Ronan, what a great thing to say!
Michael has your perception, I think sprinting to the oval desk is not a problem at all."

"Oh, Dad, you suppress me too much!" Michael covered his heart and said in pain.

Patricia said quickly:
"Everyone thinks that the economic heat will cool down. Everyone just thinks that the adventurers retreated too early."

Ronan said:
"Mom, the Adventurer Fund is so large that they are aware of the danger. If we don't run away soon, I'm afraid we won't be able to escape."

Wang Yuanchao was impressed by his son's words. His eyes lit up and he said:
"Oh, is that what you see?"

Ronan was a little embarrassed. How could he see it that way? In fact, he was just reasoning backwards based on the result because his father decided to retreat.

Uncle Ron smiled and said:
"Ronan has not yet learned Michael's skills. At least, he is still embarrassed to accept all the halo thrown at him by others."

Reagan also said seriously:

"Michael has really grown in this regard. If it were him, he would take the credit first and then make up reasons!"

Uncle Michael lay down on the sofa and said:
"A world where only Michael is hurt, achieved!"

Ronan said in a low voice embarrassedly:

"I am reasoning backwards based on my father's decision..."

Nancy took Ronan's hand and said:
"Child, you can reverse this process, which is much better than your grandpa, your uncle, your mother and your aunts! When they were your age, your grandpa and I had a lot of headaches.

You see, Ron hasn’t married yet…”

Ron, who was eager to try, was hit hard by his biological mother and fell on the sofa. He said to Michael:
"I'm here to keep you company, Michael!"

Michael's child asked:

"Then why invest in Europe? Everyone thinks it's not stable there, and the world is not at peace. The Soviet Union withdrew its troops from Afghanistan not long ago."

Wang Yuanchao smiled and said:
“In fact, your grandfather and father can give you the answer to this question.

Because your grandfather, President Reagan, used the American people's abundant money to bring down the Soviet Union.

The former giant was now lying on the ground, unable to struggle anymore.

The giant couldn't even take care of himself, so naturally he couldn't take care of his former allies.

The Adventurer Fund is American capital. Will the Soviet Union become an enemy of the United States for this?
I think it's worth a try.

If it succeeds, the profits will be huge. If it fails, given Japan's previous success, the losses are not unbearable.

After all, when investing, if you think the probability of making money is greater than the probability of losing money, then you can start.”

Maureen let out a long sigh and said:

"It would have been better if you had made it clear earlier. I've been living in fear every day in Europe."

Seeing her father Reagan looking over, Maureen added:
"I think business is a good career for me. There are too many restrictions in politics. Michael, keep going. Whether Patricia and I can continue to live a carefree life in the future depends on your support in China!"

Michael Road:

“Obviously it’s Adam who’s responsible.

I know my own level.

I can’t speak as well as my father, and I can’t think as well as Adam. It’s so painful!”

Michael's wife laughed:

"At least you know where you are strong and where you are weak, which is also great, isn't it?"

Wang Yuanchao nodded:
“This is so important.

I know that I know, I know that I don’t know, I don’t know that I ... don’t know.

Many people die without ever figuring out the problem, but Michael, you have already figured out half of it. "

Everyone was stunned by what Wang Yuanchao said, and the house fell silent in an instant.

Wang Yuanchao had no choice but to smile and say:
"It seems my jokes are not funny at all."

Nancy smiled and said:

"Compared to Ronnie, it's really far behind."

Reagan smiled and said:

"So I am the President of the United States, and Adam is not~"

Happy times are always short. After the Christmas Eve dinner, Wang Yuanchao left.

Jane Seymour and the children, still waiting for him to eat Christmas Eve apple pie.

A man who is too responsible can easily be burdened with heavy debts of favor.

Back at Seymour's home, Seymour gently took the woolen coat for him, hung it up, and said:

“You don’t have to be in such a hurry.

Anne and I have been used to it for so many years." Wang Yuanchao hugged Jane Seymour and took a few bites. Seymour is much prettier than Patricia, isn't she?

If you have to hold one while sleeping, Seymour is obviously more comfortable.

"I can take care of it, don't let your imagination run wild."

Seymour brought out the Christmas Eve dinner from the kitchen. Wang Yuanchao helped, while his little daughter Annie jumped up and down and said:
"Dad, I made the apple pie for Mom this year!"

Wang Yuanchao hugged his daughter and said with a smile:
"Really? Annie is really capable!"

Seymour looked at this heartwarming scene and wished that this moment could be paused, but it was ultimately a fantasy. She smiled and said:

"So Annie is almost done with her secret meal!"

Annie stamped her feet anxiously, "Mom!" How could you say that?

Looking at his fierce and aggressive daughter, Wang Yuanchao could not help but poke her with his stubble again, causing the little girl to twist in his arms and giggle non-stop. It was really itchy, painful and happy.

The wives from the east often get together. Although the time each person spends together is a bit short, the children are not lonely and are more familiar with their brothers and sisters.

The women in the West are basically scattered everywhere, and the ones Wang Yuanchao can accompany can only be ranked according to their value. This is what it means to be in the world and have no choice.

When can we gather the kids from the west together to celebrate the holidays?
Wang Yuanchao felt that this idea was difficult to realize, because Ronan was growing up and understood more things, so it would be difficult to treat him like a child anymore.

Ronan had already shown some resistance when he went on vacation to Hawaii during Christmas.

But at least he saved face for his own father.

Wang Yuanchao naturally could not force others anymore. After all, the future of the American industry still depended on this kid to inherit it, and this kid's performance was better than he had imagined.

Excellent heirs are always worthy of respect.

Originally, Wang Yuanchao wanted Madonna and Seymour to wait for him to celebrate the holiday together. On August 8, Madonna gave birth to a daughter for Wang Yuanchao and named her Lourdes Ciccone Wang.

But even her daughter's name was given by Madonna herself. Madonna only asked Wang Yuanchao out of politeness whether her daughter should take his surname.

Why can't my daughter take my surname?
However, as usual, Wang Yuanchao added the child's mother's surname in the middle. This was both a respect for the child's mother and made it easier for him to remember the relationship between the child and his mother. After all, there were so many children and women, how embarrassing it would be to get them mixed up.

Many women cannot think of the latter point. They can only think of the first point and feel that this is Earl Wang's respect for them as mothers.

Madonna spent Christmas alone with her children.

Why would you settle for anything other than that?

So what even if the child’s father is with him?
She was going to get married later! She didn't plan to stay with Earl Wang for the rest of her life!

……

Back in Hong Kong, Lydia also came.

Because the stepmother Wang Mingming and her son-in-law Zhang Xueyou finally decided to get married.

Considering that Wang Xiao’s wedding was so grand, they were both a little scared and decided to get married while traveling.

That is to say, you just get a marriage certificate, go on a honeymoon, and the marriage is considered complete.

This time it was Letty's turn to refuse.

My daughter is already old and she finally got the surname Wang, but she didn’t even have a wedding. How can she tell her relatives and friends?

So she came to Wang Yuanchao to ask for a solution.

Who would have thought that after listening to them, Wang Yuanchao actually supported the two young people's new ideas.

Letty was so shocked that she couldn't speak:

It’s not because she is your daughter or stepdaughter, so you think it doesn’t matter whether you hold the wedding or not, right?

But she dared only keep these words to herself and didn't dare to ask at all.

Wang Yuanchao looked at her and could probably guess what she was thinking, and said:

“Don’t overthink it.

I always support my children's own choices.

In addition to Zhibai, of course, it could also be Zhiju. I can’t say for sure now, but there will definitely be one who will accept my arrangement.

As for the other children, even if Zhiliu is willing to get married this way in the future, as long as she and her husband agree, I will not object!"

Lydia's expression looked better then. Wang Yuanchao even used the example of the daughter of the eldest son's wife, which showed that he did not treat Mingming as an outsider.

"That's me, that's me. I was busy replicating, rooting and growing traditional culture in Boluo Country, but my own daughter didn't want tradition and threw it away. I felt so sad..."

Wang Yuanchao comforted him:

“Traditional culture is for the public to learn and uphold. For us, it is best if we can practice it ourselves. If we cannot do it, it does not matter as long as we can do things well.

They are all appearances.

Since they are so trendy, why don't we be trendy too? For example, we can publish a full-page blessing in the newspaper:
I wish Mr. Zhang Xueyou and Ms. Wang Mingming a happy marriage and a long lasting happiness!

Father-in-law: Wang Yuanchao, Mother-in-law: Lotte, He.

how about it?
No one says that being trendy is only for young people, right? "

Wang Yuanchao's words immediately touched upon the status that Lotte was most concerned about. Lotte immediately felt a little embarrassed:
"Isn't this too ostentatious?
The new trend is a bit too much for me. "

Wang Yuanchao smiled and said:
“How they do it is their business, and how we do it is our business.

I'm OK, you're OK, any other questions?
Can't you afford a full-page newspaper ad?"

Letty's eyes were a little evasive, not daring to look directly at Wang Yuanchao, so she could only say awkwardly:

"It's all up to you!"

However, even though the wedding will not be held, all the necessary procedures will still be followed.

This time the matchmaker was Wang Mingming's uncle.

Letty's second brother, Xi Chongqin, naturally acted as the matchmaker for his niece and started the process with the Zhang family.

Wang Yuanchao also moved to Letty's home, waiting for the Zhang family to come and propose marriage.

Wang Xiao and his wife Cherie Chung also returned. After all, Wang Xiao and Wang Mingming have always had a good relationship and a deep affection between brother and sister. His sister chose such a trendy way to get married. If he didn't come back in advance, he might not have the chance to attend her wedding later.

After the New Year’s Eve party, there was Zhang and Wang’s engagement party.

Zhang Xueyou and Wang Mingming didn't even want to hold a grand wedding, let alone an engagement party. They just wanted the two families to have a meal together, something as ordinary as it could be.

Even so, there are dozens of Wang family members, all of whom are Wang Yuanchao's wives and children. Which one of them is not Wang Mingming's family?
If it was just Wang Yuanchao and Lydia, Lydia would probably be so angry that she would vomit blood.

Because Wang Mingming's third uncle Lei Zhen (Xi Chongjian) was not a matchmaker and did not have the chance to attend the engagement banquet, he angrily rushed to his niece's house to ask for an explanation.

He is the biological uncle, and he thought that as a biological uncle he could at least have a drink at his niece's wedding, right?
But Wang Mingming said:
“Uncle San, Xueyou and I don’t want to make a big fuss about it.

When others see that I didn’t even invite my own uncle, who could have any objections?

You are helping my father and mother to block the knife!"

Letty was unhappy:

"Hey man, this is still helping me?
Aren’t you going on a trip to get married? Where did the knife come from?

Didn’t you get all of this?”

Wang Mingming said:

“Mom, this is our freedom.

Don’t you and dad agree?
What, do you still want to regret it? "

Letty snorted:
“Freedom, your freedom, is wonderful.

Don't bother me no matter what I do in the future, it's my freedom!"

Third uncle Lei Zhen originally came to ask his niece for an explanation, but when he saw that his sister and niece were about to start a fight, he hurriedly tried to persuade them. After all, he was his uncle, so how could he really do anything just because of a glass of wine?

Besides, apart from the second brother who drank the wine at the engagement banquet, the second sister-in-law and nephews and nieces did not get any. The niece was indeed treated equally.

"Hey, hey, hey, you two are still acting in front of me, right? I just came here to ask for an explanation.
Let’s not talk about this glass of wine for now. Will you come to my uncle’s house to pay New Year’s greetings next time?
You won't stop worshipping for years, right?"

Wang Mingming shrank her neck. Her uncle was really thinking far ahead. She and Xueyou had never thought about this question. She could only whisper:

"As long as I don't go out to play, I still have to pay New Year's greetings. Otherwise, I'm afraid my dad will break my legs..."

Wang Mingming's father, Wang Yuanchao, has insisted on celebrating the New Year for so many years, which has left a deep impression on him.

Third uncle Lei Zhen then said:
"That's fine. When the time comes, let your family learn to call me uncle more often. You are my only niece who calls me uncle!"

Wang Mingming pointed in the direction of the second bedroom and said:

"There is another kid named Wang Qing who also calls you Third Uncle!"

Lei Zhen was stunned, and so was Letty. Their niece's words left them speechless.

Said: You are the one who is dear to me?
But Wang Mingming is not Wang Yuanchao’s biological daughter!

On the contrary, Wang Yuanchao treated Wang Mingming well, so how could the brother and sister treat Wang Qing badly? After all, Wang Qing was Wang Yuanchao's biological son, and Letty raised him. What difference would there be between this child and a biological one?
Haven’t you seen Zheng Juan, who raised several children who are not her own, and now they are all very close to her?

The last time Wang Xiao got married, Wang Lili’s biological mother also came, but Wang Lili was just polite to her biological mother and didn’t take it seriously at all.

Lei Zhen curled his lips and said:
"Look at your little mouth. Hurry up and give your mother another grandson! By then, the grandson will be a few years younger than your son. It's fun to think about it."

Letty rolled her eyes at the third brother and said:
"Don't talk nonsense. How can a grandson and a son be compared in age?

Grandchildren are grandchildren, and children are children. It’s all about seniority. Third brother, you are getting old and confused!”

Lei Zhen slapped his head and thought of his brother-in-law. He was a human seed drill. Who knows when he will have another biological child? What he said was indeed inappropriate, so he laughed and said:
"I'm old, old. Ouch, I have a headache. No, I have to go back to sleep. Mingming, my third uncle will go home first. I won't have dinner at your house~"

Lei Zhen quickly slipped away.

Only Lydia and Wang Mingming, mother and daughter, were left looking at each other.

Wang Mingming sniffed and said:
"Ah Hong is pregnant, so Wang Qing will be an uncle soon? Why does he have to wait until I get pregnant and give birth to become an uncle?"

Yes, Cherie Chung was already pregnant. This was not Lou Xiao'e's request, but rather a task assigned to Lou Xiao'e by Wang Yuanchao to make his daughter-in-law pregnant and give birth to a child as soon as possible.

In her previous life, Cherie Chung remained childless, but in this life, she is willing to do so.

Letty patted her daughter and said:
"Stop talking nonsense. You are not young anymore. It will be good for your health and the health of your baby if you can have a baby sooner!

Haven’t you heard that older mothers are more dangerous? "

Wang Mingming stuck out his tongue at his mother and ran away.

(End of this chapter)