Restarting life in Siheyuan

The place where the group was investigating was the commercial district of Tsim Sha Tsui on the Kowloon Peninsula, which was Chen Dong's base camp. Although Wu Qianqian knew that she was being targeted, she was not worried. She just didn't want to be in trouble, so she thought of asking someone to notify Chen Dong to find a security company to handle it.

"Don't worry about them. Maybe they will come looking for us. These people have no ill intentions."

Zhu Xuefeng had already noticed them a long time ago. Those people wearing top hats in the autumn were all "acquaintances". He just didn't understand why they came to Hong Kong. They must have recognized him.

"Master, do you know them? It's obvious that these people are not from Hong Kong. Are they dangerous?"

Zhu Xuefeng's identity is sensitive. Others may not know it, but Wu Qianqian certainly knows it, and no accidents can occur.

"I've met them twice and talked a few words, but we're not familiar with each other. They have special identities, so as long as you don't provoke them, there won't be any danger."

"Oh, okay." Although Wu Qianqian agreed readily, she still kept her mind on the people not far away and remained vigilant. Although these people were dressed very ordinary, several of them were different if you looked closely. Although they were well concealed, for Wu Qianqian who had taken the elixir, not only her physical fitness was greatly improved, but her senses were also much sharper. She could feel the fierce aura inadvertently revealed by these people. Although the master said there was no danger, Wu Qianqian still couldn't let her guard down.

After deciding with Hu Yuhang again that the refrigerator would also be a research object, the group had a simple lunch at a tea restaurant.

"In fact, with the same working principle, we can also turn the refrigerator into a freezer, which is cheaper and should be easier to promote than a refrigerator at this stage."

"Freezer? Boss, can you tell me about it briefly?"

After a whole morning of market research and investigation, the boss had new ideas from time to time. Hu Yuhang was used to his boss having new ideas at any time, and every time he had new ideas he was amazed. Although he had decided to develop a refrigerator, it was not priced low and it would be difficult for it to enter ordinary households at this stage. While he was thinking about this, the boss had another idea and he couldn't help but ask.

"Actually, the principle is the same, but the function is simpler. Let me tell you."

"Hong Kong's weather is so hot, everyone should like cold drinks, so a cold drink shop should be a good business, but how to sell cold drinks? Do we need something suitable to store them, and also to ensure that the temperature does not rise? Tell me, is there a demand for freezers?"

I don’t know if there are freezers in Europe and North America, but there are none in Hong Kong now. Zhu Xuefeng didn’t have any psychological barriers and directly put forward several ideas, which made Hu Yuhang nod repeatedly.

"That's right, vendors also need it, as do hotels, guesthouses and some public places. Haha, boss, you really have a Midas Touch. You can make money wherever you point. I'm impressed."

Zhu Xuefeng laughed at the golden finger. This guy had a quick mind and immediately thought of hotels and guesthouses. If this happened in later generations, with a little guidance, he might become a sales genius.

"Boss, you have a good brain. If you change it to a freezer, the cost will be much lower. Although it may not be as convenient as a refrigerator at home, it is more suitable for business."

Hu Yuhang looked at the young boss with great admiration, which made Zhu Xuefeng feel embarrassed. This was not what he had thought at all, but he had just seen it many times in later generations.

It is a really good time. What you see and hear in the future are all great ideas that can be turned into rich assets. Of course, the prerequisite is that you have the ability to realize the ideas, which is also a high threshold for most people.

"Old Hu, why don't we just stop talking about this today, and we can communicate with each other in time if we have any good ideas."

"Okay, okay, boss, I have enough time to digest all the ideas you have today. Please don't laugh at me. I want to find someone to discuss how to implement these good ideas."

As I saw Hu Yuhang off with a smile, I saw a group of people hurriedly paying their bills and chasing after him.

"Master, they are really ghosts that won't leave and are really chasing us. What should we do?"

Wu Qianqian was not sure about the identity of the visitor, so she remained alert. Zhu Xuefeng patted Wu Qianqian's hand and said, "What else can we do? We should act according to circumstances. This is our home ground. What are you worried about? Let's go. These people will not harm us. They may even bring you some business."

"Business? What business?"

"It's hard to say, it's just a feeling."

Zhu Xuefeng didn't think that the other party came to Hong Kong for sightseeing. Everyone is a busy person. There is no point in taking a group of men to the market. Going to the market means they are going to buy things. These people have nothing in their hands, so there is only one possibility, the business is not going well.

"Student Zhu, wait for me."

Seeing Zhu Xuefeng and his group walking slowly towards the dock and about to board the ferry, the person on the right became anxious and shouted out.

Zhu Xuefeng also stopped and turned back with a puzzled look on his face. He seemed to have just discovered something after giving the order, and then pointed at a group of people who were hurriedly coming not far away, and spoke in surprise.

"It's you? Why are you here too?"

Seeing that Zhu Xuefeng recognized him, he took a few quick steps and held Zhu Xuefeng's hand tightly, "I didn't expect to meet classmate Zhu in this place, it's really fate."

"Yes, are you here for something?"

"Well, I heard that this place is developing very fast. I have some time now, so I can come and learn a little."

"Mr. Zhu, an invitation is worse than an accidental meeting. Since we are lucky enough to meet here, why don't we find a place to chat?"

Looking at the other person's slightly anxious face, Zhu Xuefeng was also impressed. He was obviously a young man like himself, but he spoke very maturely and was as enthusiastic to him as an old friend when he had only met him a few times. He could not do that.

"That's no problem for me, let's find a place to sit."

Zhu Xuefeng asked in a low voice while motioning Wu Qianqian to arrange a secluded tea room.

"Why are you here? Have you finished your family affairs?"

The other party looked around and said in a low voice, "It's not over yet. They are still rehearsing and waiting for Daqing to perform. I have nothing else to do, so I came here for a walk and happened to run into you. Aren't you in school? Why are you here?"

He was really curious. According to the introduction at that time, this person should be just a smart college student with no family background. He didn't expect that after not seeing him for a few days, he would appear in Hong Kong thousands of miles away, especially since he was obviously having a good chat with the local businessman just now.

Seeing the other party's involuntary exploratory eyes, Zhu Xuefeng did not explain, "Let's talk about it in detail later. There are too many people here."

The two of them didn't say anything else. Zhu Xuefeng gestured to Wu Qianqian to lead the way. The group followed Wu Qianqian for a while and came to a courtyard next to Victoria Harbour. They passed through the gatehouse and entered the courtyard. The courtyard was next to the port and a teahouse was built according to the terrain. The teahouse was not tall, only three stories high, and the sound of stringed instruments and singing could be heard faintly.

The yard in front of the teahouse is not too big, but it is well equipped with courtyards, pavilions, bridges and flowing water. All of these can be accommodated in such a small space without looking messy or crowded. Zhu Xuefeng was amazed. He walked around the back slope of the rockery dotted with green bamboos and came to the front of the teahouse. The teahouse was made entirely of wood and had an antique style, but there were several conspicuous bullet holes on the front of the load-bearing pillars.

"These are bullet holes left when the Japanese invaders occupied the area. The boss left them there on purpose so that future generations will know this history."

Wu Qianqian explained in a low voice that other parts of the building should have been renovated. The wood in many places should have been replaced after the war, so the color was slightly different. The building was very clean. It was a classic Chinese building, but these bullet holes still existed, which gave it a sense of historical vicissitudes.

Zhu Xuefeng had never been here, and later generations had not noticed this place either. It was probably demolished during the rapid development period. Through the window of the teahouse, you can see the Star Ferry Pier not far away, and most of Victoria Harbour can be seen.

"Qianqian, this place is great. How did you find it? There is such a unique teahouse in such a prosperous area. The owner must be a wonderful person."

"Mr. Zhu is right. Mr. Qiao bought this house in his early years and spent a lot of effort to rebuild it. It is unique here. I was lucky enough to meet Mr. Qiao and see this wonderful place."

In front of outsiders, Wu Qianqian was very tactful. She didn't know the details of these people, so she consciously changed her address. "He is an elegant man, who finds peace in the bustling city. Mr. Qiao's leisure and elegance are not something that ordinary people like us can imagine. Let's not disturb him. Let's go in first..."

Zhu Xuefeng withdrew his gaze from the teahouse. He should have greeted the owner of the teahouse, but he had already gone in, so he could only follow him. The other party was so anxious, he must have something on his mind. He was still too young. Although his words and actions seemed mature, he still lost his temper.

The entourage naturally stopped outside the teahouse. Zhu Xuefeng and his companions had already dispersed without noticing. Wu Qianqian glanced at the man. Zhu Xuefeng tilted his head slightly towards the inside of the teahouse, motioning Wu Qianqian to follow.

There were only three people left in the tea room, and the others consciously dispersed and stood guard outside the tea room. The other party looked at Wu Qianqian who was silently making tea, and was hesitant to speak. Zhu Xuefeng introduced them with a smile.

"Don't worry, this Miss Wu is one of us. She helps me with all my affairs in Hong Kong."

Seeing that Zhu Xuefeng did not reject Wu Qianqian's idea, the other party hesitated for a while and asked in confusion.

"Excuse me, what kind of work is Miss Wu in charge of in Hong Kong?"

According to his understanding, this should be an overseas agency in Huaguo, but whether it is an intelligence agency or something else, it doesn't seem like it. Miss Wu is too beautiful, which doesn't quite meet the requirements in this regard.

Another thing is that this Miss Wu should be a person in charge. The people who were just dismissed were very respectful to her, but her attitude towards Zhu Xuefeng, an ordinary student, was very subtle, as if she regarded him as the main person. It was really puzzling. Although asking questions presumptuously was against etiquette and common sense, he still asked because of his special status.

"Oh, she is in charge of the business activities here and is engaged in some foreign trade transactions. I came here this time to inspect the electrical products here and learn from some ideas of Fuso's electronic products. Miss Wu is very enthusiastic and personally accompanied me to take a look."

Zhu Xuefeng said something to make his purpose and Wu Qianqian's matter clear, and Yuri didn't ask any more questions. It was understandable for a young inventor majoring in physics to want to learn from other people's products, but why could this child from an ordinary family command the person in charge in Hong Kong? He was embarrassed to ask again. Maybe the identity of this classmate Zhu was not as simple as introduced.

"How is it? I got a good harvest, didn't I? I also saw a lot of electrical appliances. The Japanese are really good. We can't produce many of them. How is it in your country?"

"After more than a decade of rapid development, our country can produce most of the products by itself, but there is still some gap in technology. I came here to visit and learn."

Zhu Xuefeng was not exaggerating. The domestic electronics industry has already completed the localization of refrigerators, air conditioners, and televisions, but it lacks the ability to promote them. There are indeed still some technical differences. Of course, a number of imported components have also been used. After all, there are still some shortcomings in the basic industry.

"You are really amazing. You have a complete industrial layout. I heard that you can now produce jet fighters yourself. We are ashamed of ourselves. You Han people are worthy of being the smartest people in Southeast Asia."

The other party politely took the tea brewed by Wu Qianqian and praised her lavishly.

"We are all similar. You were also affected by the last incident and your basic industries were destroyed. Otherwise, you should be able to develop and produce them yourself."

Zhu Xuefeng responded politely, and was also very curious about what this person wanted to talk to him about.

"Yes, that destruction had a profound impact on us. Not only the industry, but also the agricultural facilities were completely destroyed, the reservoirs were destroyed, and the fertile fields became battlefields. These imperialists are so hateful."

When he said this, his words still revealed deep hatred, and even his expression and tone changed a little.

"It's fortunate that you acted in time, otherwise we might have been destroyed and oppressed by them from then on."

"It's all in the past. We should now look to the future. The world will eventually belong to us."

"Ms. Wu, your tea art is really good. Watching you make tea is such a pleasure."

"Sir, you are too polite. My level is just an amateur. I have only practiced a few times and I am still far from qualified."

Wu Qianqian looked up and smiled, continuing to pay attention to the kettle on the small stove. Seeing that the other person seemed unwilling to interrupt, she could only suppress her thoughts and continue communicating with Zhu Xuefeng.

The atmosphere in the tea room seemed a bit weird, and Zhu Xuefeng also noticed it. Although he was the one who invited everyone, the attention was now obviously shifted to Wu Qianqian. It was really curious. At first, he had objected to himself bringing Wu Qianqian in.

"Hong Kong is still developing faster. I wonder when we can catch up."

As a supporting actor, Zhu Xuefeng was barely qualified, and asked in a joking manner.

"Your development should be pretty good now. With the help of Big Brother, your industrial layout should be complete."

"Big Brother has given us a lot of aid and helped us build a lot of industries, but our people are still suffering. You may not know that we have suffered from disasters for the past two years, and production has dropped across a large area. Agriculture is very difficult, and now people are starving."

Their terrain is mountainous, there is a lack of fertile land, the soil is barren, and there are continuous climate problems. It is indeed not a livable place. This is completely different from Zhu Xuefeng's autonomous region. Even if the weather is good after decades and chemical fertilizers are used, the food problem cannot be completely solved.

Zhu Xuefeng did not respond. On this point, he could only remain silent. Seeing that Zhu Xuefeng did not respond, the other party had to speak again, and this time he stated his intention directly.

"Mr. Zhu, I saw you had a good chat with a local businessman in Hong Kong this morning. Could you help me?"

"Please tell me if you have anything to say. I'm sure it will be no problem if I can help you. I'm also confused. How can an ordinary person like me help you? Do you want to contact Hong Kong businessmen?"

"To be honest, this is what I mean. I want to ask a local merchant to help us buy some food. We can't hold on any longer."

Now that he had spoken, the other party no longer hid anything and simply spoke out clearly.

It turned out that he came with the delegation this time to express goodwill, but what he wanted more was substantial assistance. Weapons were not needed. He was specially arranged to visit the latest tanks, but he was not interested in that. The T59 was an imitation of the Russians' T54A. They already had the genuine T54A donated by the Russians, so why would they want the T59?

"So what do you want to do?"

"Student Zhu may not know that we are in great difficulty now and are in urgent need of assistance. Our land is barren, and coupled with the disasters this year, we are facing difficulties everywhere and we are in urgent need of food."

Originally, they needed support, but they have not gotten out of the food shortage dilemma in the past two years. They have relied on imported food to ease the pressure in the past two years. Naturally, there is no surplus food to support them. The domestic strategy in recent years has been to earn foreign exchange in exchange for food. Dongsheng Company participated in both processes, and Zhu Xuefeng was very clear about this.

They are also suffering from a serious food shortage now. Although the total population is only 11 million, the land is much more barren, so the gap is not small. They must solve this problem as soon as possible, which led to this visit.

But the situation in the country was also very difficult. He understood that these hundreds of tons of food were already squeezed out of people's mouths, which was indeed not easy. But this could not solve their difficulties at all.

"We are grateful for the hundreds of tons of food, but if we spread it out, every hundred people in Mount Paektu can only get three kilograms of food, which still cannot solve the problem of hunger. Our people are suffering."

Zhu Xuefeng was speechless. You only have 1140 million people who are starving, and you are suffering already. But their neighbors have 2500 million people. What do they do? We have the same terrain and climate, and we have suffered from natural disasters for several years, but we still have to rely on ourselves.

"It's indeed not easy, but you seem to have come to the wrong place. You should know my identity. I am negotiating with someone from the electronics industry, not a grain merchant."

Of course the other party knew that Zhu Xuefeng was a student, and that they had watched a tank show together a few days ago. He was really anxious, so he tried every possible means to help.

"Of course I know that, but you seem to be able to communicate happily with local Hong Kong businessmen, so you must have a good relationship with them. I know that Hong Kong businessmen all have their own circle of friends, and we really can't find a suitable person to introduce us, so you must help me with this. I thank you on behalf of the people of Paektu Mountain."

It turned out that the other party had this idea, and wanted to come to Hong Kong, a famous free trade port, to buy food, but it was not going smoothly. They had no other options here, so they took the initiative to find Zhu Xuefeng for help. (End of this chapter)