C15 Opportunities

Cai Mao smiled and replied, "Mr. De Gong, This is the third son of Lord, Liu Xiu. He is also one of the members of the Wen Group."

Liu Xiu quickly said, "This kid greets Mr. De Gong!"

With that said, Liu Xiu looked at Sima Hui and Huang Chengyan again. He cupped his hands and said, "Mr. De Gui, Mr. Chengyan, young man greets you."

Master Pang De stroked his beard and smiled. "When I learned that Liu Jingzhou was holding a social meeting, I was wondering if young friend would participate. I didn't expect little friend to be Liu Jingzhou's third son. It was really unexpected and unexpected."

Sima Hui teased, "Little friend, you're not honest."

There was a teasing note in that sentence, but there was something about the relationship between the two parties.

Liu Xiu replied, "It is all my fault. If the three gentlemen want to hit or scold me, I will admit it."

"Forget it, Wen Huishou!"

Master Pang De laughed and brought Sima Hui and Huang Chengyan upstairs.

Cai Mao stared at Liu Xiu and suddenly felt that he could not see through Liu Xiu. From the conversation between Master Pang De and Liu Xiu, Cai Mao could tell that Master Pang De attached great importance to Liu Xiu and that their relationship was even more extraordinary. However, Liu Xiu had no power or influence, and he was still unknown to everyone. When did he become Master Pang De's ally?

Liu Cong stood at the side. His handsome face had turned green. He stared at Liu Xiu and said in a deep voice, "Third brother is really good. He even knows Master Pang De and the others. Second Brother admires him."

Liu Xiu said with a calm expression. Second Brother is too kind. I was lucky to meet Mr. Duke De once in a while. "

Liu Cong pursed his lips. He looked like he was lying.

He had only met Master Pang De once. Master Pang De would never behave like this.

"I saw Master Pang De and the others just now. Judging from their expressions, they seem to be very happy." Not far away, Liu Biao was wearing a luxurious robe, a Virtuous Crown, and a sword hanging from his waist. He strode over.

Cai Mao smiled slightly and replied, "Lord, the lotus flowers in the lake are open. Today is the best time to enjoy the lotus flowers. Master Pang De and the other two were in high spirits and were very happy. Lord is holding a literary meeting this time. The timing is just right."

Liu Xiu greeted them. Son greets father. "

Liu Xiu did not say anything unnecessary, nor did he show off his conversation with Master Pang De.

Cai Mao was worried that Liu Xiu would talk nonsense. After listening to Liu Xiu's words, he heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. However, Liu Xiu's calmness was no less than an adult's. It gave Cai Mao the feeling that he was facing an old fox. This kid was not easy to deal with.

Liu Cong also said, "Son greets father!"

Liu Biao nodded slightly. He looked at Liu Cong and Liu Xiu with satisfaction and asked, "Where is Liu Qi?"

Liu Cong immediately said, "Yang is upstairs resting!"

With that, a hint of anger flashed across Liu Biao's face and he immediately regained his calm.

Liu Xiu was slightly stunned when he heard this, and he immediately recovered his calm.

After hearing Liu Cong's words, Liu Xiu became even more cautious in his heart. He did not expect that a simple welcome would actually have something to do with it. Liu Biao should have given the matter of reception to Cai Mao. However, Cai Mao asked Liu Xiu and Liu Qi to go upstairs and let Liu Cong receive them alone. If Liu Xiu also went to the second floor, Now, Liu Biao would also vent his anger on Liu Xiu.

At the beginning, Liu Xiu did not understand Cai Mao's plan. He just wanted to know a few more people. He did not expect such a result. Luckily, he did not go up, otherwise he would have been tricked by Liu Cong.

Cai Mao also glanced at Liu Xiu. From Liu Xiu's eyes, he knew that Liu Xiu could tell, but Cai Mao believed that Liu Xiu was smart and would not talk nonsense.

Cai Mao waved his hand and said, "Lord, everyone is here. Lord, please!"

Liu Biao said, "Let's go!"

Liu Biao took the lead, Cai Mao followed closely behind, and Liu Cong and Liu Xiu walked at the back.

On the second floor, Liu Biao took his seat at the center of the room. Cai Mao and Liu Cong took their seats one by one. They were all very close to the front. Only Liu Xiu's seat was on the right, at the very end.

This scene caught the attention of some people.

Master Pang De, Huang Chengyan, and Sima Hui smiled at each other when they saw this. They didn't say anything.

As the master of Jing Prefecture, Liu Biao attended today's conference without any courtesy. He picked up the wine bottle and started the speech. After the opening speech, Liu Biao waved his hand and said, "Today, we appreciate the lotus lake and use literature to meet friends. I hope all of you can develop your talents and show off your strengths."

Cai Mao agreed, "Lord's words make sense!"

Liu Biao shook his head and said, "Today, we will meet friends through literature. We will not talk about proper business or official positions."

Cai Mao understood what Liu Biao meant. He knew that Liu Biao had to have a high position as Prefecture Overseer and also be approachable. He made the atmosphere warm and immediately changed his words. "Duke Jingsheng, I will not be polite. Today, the lotus flowers are blooming in the lake. Why don't we use the lotus flowers as a topic and ask all of you to recite poems and make friends with literature?"

Liu Biao smiled and said, "Degui's words make sense. It should be like this!"

Master Pang De had a smile on his face. When they met Liu Xiu, they were also here. They also used lotus flowers as a topic. Now, Liu Biao was holding a conference with the lotus flower as the topic.

Sima Hui said in a low voice. "Duke De, do you think that kid can still make a poem about Lotus Flower?"

Huang Chengyan looked in Liu Xiu's direction and said, "Maybe, but this kid is at a disadvantage. After all, he has already made a poem. It will be difficult for him to make another poem."

Master Pang De was small and said, "Just wait and see!"

"I have a poem. Please appraise it."

The person who spoke was a disciple of the Kuai family. His name was Kuai Che. He stood up and walked to the window near the lotus lake. After stopping for a moment, he started to chant loudly. Kuai Che's voice was loud and deep, and when he chanted, it added more momentum.

After a poem was sung, everyone present raised their voices in praise.

Kuai Che modestly declined, and with a modest smile on his face, he returned to his seat and sat down.

"I also have a poem, please appraise it."

The person who spoke was a disciple of the Cai family called Cai Zhen. He walked to the side of the lotus lake and carefully observed the lotus lake outside the window before starting to recite a poem. Compared to Kuai Che's poem, Cai Zhen's poem style was different. However, it was difficult for the two of them to determine who was better.

After Cai Zhen withdrew, she once again gave a wave of praise and encouragement.

With Kuai Che and Cai Zhen stepping onto the stage, the atmosphere of the Wen Group gradually became lively.

The young disciples of the various clans started to recite poems and compositions.

The people participating in the conference this time, Yi Ji, Kuai Liang, Master Pang De and Sima Hui were all first-class famous people. If they obtained the praise and commentary of one of them, then it would be an opportunity to rise to the top.

Suddenly, Liu Cong stood up and said, "Young man Liu Cong also made a poem. Please give your comments." In front of everyone, Liu Cong loudly sang the lotus poem that he had prepared earlier.

The moment the poem was sung, countless people praised it.

Liu Cong was Liu Biao's son. He did not look at the monk in front of the Buddha. He had to take care of Liu Biao's face. No matter what, he had to praise him. When Liu Cong heard the praises from the crowd, he had a smug look on his face. He looked at Liu Xiu and sat down.

Liu Biao was in a good mood at the moment.

His son was praised. As a father, he was honored.

Suddenly, Liu Cong cupped his hands and said, "Father, Third Brother's talent is outstanding. Why don't you let Third Brother compose a poem as well?"

Liu Biao frowned slightly. He did not know how talented Liu Xiu was. Liu Biao could not refuse Liu Cong's request in front of everyone. He asked, "Xiu, do you have the guts to recite a poem?"

Liu Xiu stood up and said, "Father has ordered me to do so, so my son will make a fool of himself."

Liu Cong was very excited, and his eyes flashed with a trace of coldness. However, in front of everyone, he put on a look of anticipation and said, "Third brother, I look forward to your good work."

Liu Xiu sneered in his heart. Liu Cong's goal was to make him a fool of himself in front of everyone.

Liu Xiu faced everyone in the hall and cupped his hands in salute. He said neither servile nor overbearing, "This kid is lacking in knowledge. I hope all of you can give me some advice."

His words were neither servile nor overbearing, and his manners were appropriate. This kind of bearing made everyone secretly praise him.