Siheyuan: Shazhu's Life Simulator

Chen Xueru smiled, with a gleam of determination in her eyes. She continued, "Our family is prosperous now, and it is not what it used to be. Don't worry, your safety will be well taken care of at home. There can't be any mistakes. This is a matter that concerns the whole family."

As she spoke, she took a sip of tea, as if the words were blended into the fragrance of the tea.

Chen Gensheng's face was full of surprise at this moment. His wrinkled hands were shaking slightly, and he asked with a choked voice, "Can we really get the old house back? That's where we used to live. It carries too many memories."

Chen Xueru looked at him gently, her eyes full of confidence: "Of course, Dad, don't worry, I will definitely get it back to our hands."

Chen Xueru's mother couldn't help but agree, "Yes, child, it would be good to go back and have a look. I have been wandering outside for so many years, and I always feel empty in my heart."

Chen Gensheng nodded repeatedly, his eyes gleaming with anticipation: "Okay, okay... Then we must go back and feel the long-lost warmth."

Chen Xueru stood up, walked over to them, and patted their shoulders gently: "Don't worry, you can slowly pack your things first. I will let you know when everything is ready. Also, you must bring bodyguards and servants with you when you go back, otherwise who will serve you? You must enjoy your old age."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Xueru immediately picked up her phone and called He Yuzhu, her tone revealing a hint of urgency: "My parents have decided to go back. Please find someone to clean up the Chen family's old house and try to restore it to its original appearance so that they can feel the taste of home when they go back."

He Yuzhu solemnly agreed on the other end of the phone: "No problem, Xiaoxue, don't worry, I will do my best to handle this matter." He could deeply understand the old man's attachment to his hometown and old house, just as he himself had such an inseparable emotion deep in his heart. After all, it carried countless pasts and memories.

Thinking of the once magnificent He family mansion, He Yuzhu felt an inexplicable emotion in his heart. He thought to himself that it was time to go back. After all, this might be a great place for him to enjoy family happiness in his later years.

Xu Damao has left here long ago, but Xu Fugui and those people who once had interactions with him still stay here, as if the traces of time are deeply imprinted in this old house.

He Yuzhu waited patiently until the evening when Xu Xiaomei came home from get off work. When the family sat around the dining table and prepared to eat, he asked softly, "Dad has been talking about returning to the mainland to retire. Why don't you ask Uncle Xu if he has this idea?"

Xu Xiaomei was surprised, her eyes widened, and she murmured, "Ah? Going back to the mainland to retire?" Then she asked doubtfully, "Are you really going back?"

With anticipation flashing in his eyes, he then said cautiously, "Then can I...can I go back with you? I really want to go back and take a look. There are so many beautiful memories there."

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded, saying gently: "Of course, we can go back together so that we can take care of each other."

Xu Xiaomei immediately smiled happily and said quickly: "Then please accompany me back after dinner. I can't wait."

He Yuzhu glared at her in pretend anger and said jokingly, "Why don't you eat quickly? After you finish eating, we'll set off quickly."

At this moment, Xu Huizhen and Qin Huairu seemed to have a telepathic connection and said in unison: "We also want to go back and take a look. That's where we used to live."

He Yuzhu looked at them with a pleased smile on his face, and then asked, "Who else wants to go?"

Ah Xia couldn't wait to raise her hand and said excitedly: "I want to go. I didn't have enough fun the last time I went back. There are so many fun places."

Xia Meng was a little hesitant. She thought to herself, if she went back with them, what would happen to the film company? So she said softly, "I won't go. I'll stay here and deal with the company's affairs."

After dinner, He Yuzhu got up without saying a word and accompanied Xu Xiaomei back to Xu's house.

When Xu Fugui saw He Yuzhu coming with him, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he said with a smile: "Zhuzi is here too, that's great."

The group chatted and laughed, and set out on the journey back to the mainland with nostalgia for the past and expectations for the future.

Uncle Xu, look at our aunt's health. It's really reassuring! She is full of energy every day, just like when she was young.

Hey, Huiqiu, go make tea for Zhuzi, don't let him wait too long. (Huiqiu gets up to make tea)
Sitting on the soft sofa, Xu Xiaomei skillfully picked up the knife and cut the fresh fruits into small pieces. With a faint smile on her face, she said, "Mom and Dad, Uncle He said he plans to return to the mainland to retire."

Xu Fugui was slightly stunned, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, and asked: "What do you kids think about this?"

Xu Xiaomei at the side replied softly: "What? Uncle He wants to go back?" He Yuzhu nodded heavily and said firmly: "Yes, he has been talking about returning to his roots. We have to understand his thoughts." Xu Fugui pondered for a moment and slowly said: "I support his decision. After all, he is old and wants to go home to visit."

Xu Xiaomei continued, "My brother and the others have all left, so if you want to go back, you can go back together."

Xu Fugui sighed helplessly and said with a wry smile: "Go back? We won't even have a place to stay if we go back."

He Yuzhu quickly comforted him, "Don't be afraid, the properties of each family will be returned intact, and then you can live here with peace of mind."

Xu Huiqiu was still a little worried after hearing this, and frowned as she said, "Then I'll go back with you guys to take care of you, so that there's someone to look after you."

Xu Fugui waved his hands repeatedly and said firmly: "That won't do. You still have a man and a child here who need you to take care of. You can't let us delay your own life."

Seeing this, He Yuzhu patted Xu Fugui on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, Xueru's parents will also go back. I will arrange the staff. Then you can get together to keep each other company and take care of each other." Xu Huiqiu was relieved and nodded.

"How about this, I will arrange for someone to take care of your food and daily life and ensure that your life is well taken care of."

When Xu Fugui heard this, his face suddenly lit up with joy. He nodded repeatedly and said, "That's good, that's good. Thank you so much!"

Then, he said with emotion: "I really want to go back to our Sijiu City to take a look. I wonder what it looks like now." He Yuzhu next to him responded: "Okay, let's go back together in a few days to take a look."

As he spoke, he took out his cell phone and prepared to make a contact. "I'll ask my acquaintances there about the situation. If the house is occupied, it's not a big deal. But if it's in disrepair and cannot be occupied, it will be troublesome."

Xu Fugui said quickly, "Okay, thank you for making the trip. We are waiting for your news." Then he looked at He Yuzhu and Xu Xiaomei, and added earnestly, "However, you two have to be more careful, after all, you are not young anymore. You have to leave a descendant for our little sister in the future, right?"

Hearing this, He Yuzhu couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed. He scratched his head and muttered softly: "Maybe it's fate that hasn't arrived yet. This child hasn't come yet."

But Xu Xiaomei knew clearly why He Yuzhu said that, and she quickly tried to smooth things over: "Dad, don't rush me about this, just let nature take its course." In fact, she knew in her heart that if she really got pregnant, giving birth to a girl might be easier, but if it was a boy, she would have something to worry about in the future.

In this way, the three chatted for a long time at Xu's house, and they got up to say goodbye until the sun was setting. Walking on the road, He Yuzhu couldn't help but ask Xu Xiaomei: "Xiaomei, do you really want to have a child?"

Xu Xiaomei smiled softly and answered gently: "I'm fine with anything. Everything is up to you." He Yuzhu thought for a moment and said firmly: "Then why don't we just take one."

Uncle Xu said earnestly, "You have to have a child! If you give birth to a boy, then Damao and his family might be able to come back." Then, he changed the subject and said, "But if it's a girl, I guess Xueru and the others won't care too much."

Xu Xiaomei and Xu Damao have a close relationship, but deep down she longs to have a child of her own. In the end, she just said, "Okay." Which woman in the world doesn't want to be a mother?
As night fell, He Yuzhu called Chen Xueru and Mu Chunhua.

He Yuzhu's steady voice came from the other end of the phone: "I plan to let Xiao'e come back and let her take charge of the situation in Hong Kong."

He paused and continued, "In the future, this huge family business will naturally belong to you two, and it will only belong to you. However, Xiao'e has given birth to a child for the He family after all. Although we cannot give her everything there, we can give her a portion of the business in Hong Kong. No matter what, we must let her and her child live a prosperous life."

Chen Xueru was silent for a moment, then turned to look at Mu Chunhua beside her and asked, "Hua'er, what do you think?"

Mu Chunhua thought for a while and replied, "In fact, we know exactly what kind of person Lou Xiao'e is over the years. She is indeed more reassuring to us than other people in the family. However, in order to avoid all kinds of troubles that may arise in the future... we should let Xiao'e go back. After all, Yu Shui is staying to help us manage affairs."

"Okay, then let Xiao'e go back." When Lou Xiao'e received this notice, she actually already knew the answer in her heart.

After all, she was not stupid, and she saw clearly the various reasons and conflicts of interest. Although she was somewhat unwilling, after careful consideration, this arrangement might indeed be the most appropriate choice. In this way, Lou Xiao'e set out on her journey home.

After returning to the familiar place, Lou Xiao'e thought about it and decided to visit her father.

So she said to the people around her: "Now that I'm here, I want to go see my dad."

Hearing this, some people couldn't help but ask curiously: "It's been so many years, do you mean you have completely forgiven him?"

Lou Xiao'e shook her head gently and replied calmly: "Actually, none of this matters now."

Then, as if she remembered something, she continued, "I just want to ask him in person whether he still plans to return to the Lou family's villa."

He Yuzhu, who was standing nearby, nodded and agreed: "Well, we should really ask about this matter."

After making the decision, Lou Xiao'e went alone to the meeting place agreed with her father. However, she did not expect that the meeting place would be in the hospital.

When she pushed open the door of the ward and saw the haggard and extremely weak figure on the hospital bed, Lou Xiao'e's heart suddenly tightened and an indescribable feeling of discomfort instantly surged into her heart.

"Xiao'e, you are finally here..."

Lou Bancheng spoke weakly, his eyes slowly shifting to his daughter at the door. Lou Xiao'e walked quickly to the bedside and asked with concern: "Dad, what happened to you?"

Lou Bancheng sighed slightly and replied in a hoarse voice: "My child, Daddy may not be able to hold on for much longer. His health is getting worse and worse. I feel that the end is near..."

At this point, Lou Bancheng showed a relieved smile on his face, and then said: "But fortunately, I can see you again before I die, and Dad is satisfied!"

After hearing what her father said, Lou Xiao'e's eyes became moist. After a moment of silence, she said, "Dad, I came here today to tell you a piece of news. The properties that were occupied by our Lou family can now be taken back."

Lou Bancheng, who had originally looked dull, suddenly had a bright light in his eyes upon hearing this, and asked anxiously, "Really? What about the steel mill? Is there still hope of getting it back?"

Lou Xiao'e shook her head helplessly and said softly, "Don't worry about the steel mill anymore. Judging from the current situation, it's probably unlikely."

"The steel mills today are no longer what they used to be. The bustling scenes of roaring machines and bustling people have become a distant memory, replaced by a desolate and silent scene.

Lou Bancheng's eyes were dim, as if he had lost all hope. He said slowly, "At most I can compensate you with some money." His words were full of helplessness and loss. He was obviously not satisfied with the result, but he seemed powerless.

Hearing this, Lou Bancheng couldn't help but sigh: "Oh, it seems that I was just dreaming." He shook his head, his face full of bitterness.

At this time, someone handed the Lou family's property to Lou Xiao'e and told her that this was all the property. However, Lou Bancheng suddenly said, "You still have a son." There was a hint of reluctance and doubt in his voice. (End of this chapter)