Restarting life in Siheyuan

"What are you looking at so intently?" Xie Junjie called Zhu Xuefeng from behind. The two of them were the first to come out of the Xiangshan Charity Home. After a day of voluntary labor and teaching, they were about to return to the city.

"The girl who just got on the bus looks familiar." Zhu Xuefeng has confirmed that the woman who just got on the bus and left should be one of Guo Junjie's partners at the time. Her name seemed to be Zhi. Since she was Guo Junjie's bedmate, she should know something about the bad things he did.

According to Zheng Dayong's reminder, Guo Junjie's father is still waiting for a chance to take revenge on him, and he really can't do anything about him. However, if he can get some evidence against Guo Junjie from this woman, it might have some restraining power. He is about to go to Eastern Europe, so he is not afraid. However, he still has to be on guard if Guo Junjie messes up his younger brothers and sisters' studies. Although Uncle Kong has made a promise, Zhu Xuefeng still thinks he should do something.

"Come on, you are not a lustful person, don't use this to perfunctory me, tell me, what did you see." Xie Junjie didn't believe that Zhu Xuefeng had set his eyes on the pretty girl. Xia Yuhong was young and beautiful, very attractive, and Lin Na, who had been accompanying him, was a beauty that many people could only stare at.

No one really believed the truth. Zhu Xuefeng smiled and said, "The girl just now should be Guo Junjie's, you know."

Xie Junjie then reluctantly believed that he had no interest in Guo Junjie at all. He was not a person who could be considered presentable and he should still be serving his sentence.

"It's boring. Why talk about him? Let's go home. This orphanage really surprised me. It seems we can't help at all." At this time, the other four people also pushed their scooters out of the orphanage.

"Let's go home. We've learned a lesson today. Ride faster on the road. We're going to the canteen of the General Logistics Department." Li Bin called out, and several people got on the bike, went down the mountain road, and quickly headed east.

This orphanage was located in the abandoned Jingyi Garden in Xiangshan, a former Qing Dynasty palace, and was named "Xiangshan Orphanage". It was too far from the urban area and the road was not good. Even by scooter, it took 40 to 50 minutes to reach the canteen of the General Logistics Department.

Several people came to the Salesian Home to do charity with great enthusiasm, and brought a lot of money and notes, but they refused to accept them. This Salesian Home was founded by a celebrity, not state-owned, and is the largest orphan adoption center in the capital. It has taken in many orphans and opened primary and secondary schools. Strictly speaking, it is an institution that adopts and educates orphaned and poor children.

Because of the founder, many famous people often come here for compulsory education. Many children from wealthy families and children of embassy staff in China also come here. However, for these students, all tuition fees are not waived, so this orphanage has no shortage of supplies and does not need a few people to donate. It is only because of their enthusiasm that they are allowed to give a day's lesson to the orphans.

"The two siblings were not here last time. Do you think they are somewhere else, or have their parents rescued them?" Xiao Donghai felt a little regretful. His action this time was praised by his family, who said that disaster relief and caring for orphans were the manifestation of his being sensible after so many years, but this plan was ruined.

"Who knows? If we want to find out clearly, we have to ask Team Leader Liu Dan." Xu Mingchuan was also a little listless.

The other few were in the same situation, a little frustrated. Their families were in similar situations to Xiao Donghai's. They didn't expect to come here with a large force, but return empty-handed. Dean Hu had already tactfully stated that he didn't need help. These were all celebrities and didn't need a few young men to bother with them. But they still didn't give up and always wanted to do something.

"Forget it. I think I should listen to President Hu's advice and study hard. This can also be regarded as contributing to the country's construction. Individuals are too insignificant. Only by working diligently and steadily in their respective positions can they have greater value."

Huang Yuanshan rejected Xu Mingchuan's proposal.

Several people who went to the disaster relief this time had a deep feeling in this regard. They had saved many people by relying on jet skis and were a little complacent. Indeed, this was a sense of satisfaction they had never experienced since childhood. However, after seeing the huge crowds of people protecting and repairing the railway lines and the rescue army carrying winnowing baskets, they realized how insignificant they were.

"Then forget about it. Let's work hard from now on. The first task now is to go to the canteen of the General Logistics Department to fill our stomachs."

A string of scooters went down the mountain road and headed east. This meal had been arranged long ago. It was a reward for themselves after the disaster relief and also a practice for Zhu Xuefeng's study abroad. With Xie Junjie around, the news could not be concealed at all and everyone knew it a long time ago.

...

"Hubby, I've been looking for you everywhere, but you're hiding here. It took me so long to find you."

Zhu Xuefeng was sitting in front of a small coffee table by the window in the hall. A gorgeous chandelier was hung on the ceiling of the banquet hall, casting charming light and shadow. He was listening to gentle and pleasant music, and looking at people gathered in twos and threes not far away, clinking glasses with smiling faces. All these were scenes that he had only seen in movies in his previous life, but today he felt them for himself.

"Are you done talking? I don't know anyone here, so I'd be more comfortable staying to the side."

Wu Qianqian sat down with him apologetically. Men should keep a low profile. Now no one knew his identity, so naturally no one would come to disturb him.

"I was wrong. I should have stayed with you."

Zhu Xuefeng smiled indifferently, "You are now a successful businessman in Hong Kong. If you don't look for others, they will take the initiative to look for you. Look, someone is here again."

Wu Qianqian had no choice. This time it was a family dinner at the Huo family, and she didn't know how many times she had been invited, but she kept making excuses. This time, the man knew it was the Huo family and actually nodded in agreement. Only then did she bring the man over. Naturally, she was surrounded as soon as she showed up, which made people ignore the man next to her.

After sending his second son and younger sister to school and arranging affairs in Beijing, Zhu Xuefeng took the time to come here to deal with the matters in Hong Kong and send Yan Zi away first. When he heard that the Huo family had invited them, he became interested and took the initiative to accompany Wu Qianqian to attend the Huo family dinner, which was unprecedented.

At the man's request, Wu Qianqian deliberately did not introduce Zhu Xuefeng's identity. In the eyes of more people, this handsome yet dark man might be Wu Qianqian's temporary male companion, or even more likely a personal bodyguard. Everyone still remembered the skills of her previous low-key bodyguard.

There were quite a lot of people coming. There were at least dozens of people in the spacious banquet hall, both men and women, all dressed in fancy clothes. In Hong Kong, a family cocktail party is not only a social occasion, but also a meeting point for business opportunities.

Business exchanges at the cocktail party are not just verbal exchanges, but more often achieved through specific cooperation projects. As a rising star in recent years, Wu Qianqian naturally attracted much attention.

"Ms. Wu, nice to meet you. It's such a surprise. I didn't expect to meet you here."

The visitors were a young couple, holding wine glasses and walking over arm in arm. The man nodded slightly at Wu Qianqian, with an inexplicable burning look in his eyes. Zhu Xuefeng, who was standing by, did not pay attention to them, but just kept a reasonable distance. The woman looked very elegant, with one hand gently resting on the man's arm, and she was also looking at Wu Qianqian with interest.

"Mr. Li, Miss Zhuang, nice to meet you..." Wu Qianqian pretended to raise her hand to tidy up her hair, asking the man's opinion subtly. Zhu Xuefeng naturally didn't want to be disturbed, so he waved his hand gently in secret. Wu Qianqian smiled and accompanied the two of them into the hall.

Zhu Xuefeng's original intention was just to come and see the legendary Mr. Huo, whom he had seen from a distance just now. He was about 40 years old, not tall and thin, but very energetic. It should be because he had a lot of experience in the business world. He greeted the guests warmly and easily, and then left with a mysterious guest.

I had nothing to do at the moment, so I put down my wine glass, walked out of the banquet hall, and came to the flower bed in front of the hall. The location of the hall was very good, halfway up the mountain, and I could see most of Victoria Harbour. As expected of a real estate developer, he chose an excellent location.

The villa is not too big, and it is not the famous Huo family villa near Hong Kong University in later generations, but among the Chinese, this villa is considered very good. At least Zhu Xuefeng’s villa in Repulse Bay does not have such a large banquet hall. This should have been specially built by their family’s real estate company.

Looking at the bay in the distance and checking the time, it was really troublesome. It was already late. Unlike other guests attending the banquet, he and Wu Qianqian still had to take the ferry back to the main island of Hong Kong.

He took out a cigarette out of boredom and lit it casually. At this moment, a group of people came out of the banquet hall with laughter. In front was the head of the Huo family, who was accompanying a middle-aged man. He should have been sent out personally. When a group of people passed by Zhu Xuefeng, they both seemed to subconsciously glance at Zhu Xuefeng who was standing alone. Indeed, unlike the lively social gathering inside, Zhu Xuefeng stood alone in front of the garden, looking a little strange. Mr. Huo even twitched his nose slightly, and the other person seemed a little absent-minded after seeing Zhu Xuefeng's face.

He seemed to hesitate for a moment, "Brother Huo, I'm sorry, I seem to have seen an old friend."

After saying that, he walked straight towards Zhu Xuefeng. The people behind him were also surprised. How could this mysterious guest know this stranger? But after Mr. Huo raised his hand to signal, no one spoke.

The appearance of the visitor made Zhu Xuefeng a little dazed, as if he had an indescribable sense of closeness. Zhu Xuefeng realized something, and the visitor stopped half a meter in front of him and extended his hand politely.

"Hello, let me introduce myself. My name is Li Guanghua."

Zhu Xuefeng mechanically extended his hand, "Zhu Wentao, I am an unknown person, I wonder if you have any advice for me."

The man looked at the cigarette in Zhu Xuefeng's hand, as if he wanted to confirm something. Seeing this, Zhu Xuefeng put out the cigarette. It seemed very impolite to chat with others while holding a cigarette, especially to the familiar stranger in front of him.

The man looked back at Mr. Huo. Mr. Huo waved his hand to disperse the crowd around him. The man asked in a low voice.

"I wonder if Mr. Zhu is from the mainland. Does he know a lady named Li..."

Zhu Xuefeng already had a rough idea, and although he couldn't quite believe it, he still gave a straightforward answer.

"My mother, Li Jinglu, is from the capital..."

Hearing this, the man's eyes turned red and he grabbed Zhu Xuefeng's hand, "You are really Xiaolu's child, it really is, I guessed it, you look so similar..."

In a secret room, there were only Zhu Xuefeng and Li Guanghua, Mr. Huo and Wu Qianqian. Zhu Xuefeng and the middle-aged man had recognized each other. This Mr. Li was Zhu Xuefeng's uncle Li Jinglian who had disappeared for many years. He was Zhu Xuefeng's only uncle. He disappeared in 1937, and it has been 26 years since then. The two men looked % similar.

"I heard that my sister got married, but I didn't know where she married. The situation was critical at the time, and I didn't have time to ask. I just ran with the team, and I never had the chance to go back."

It turned out that Li Jinglian ran away from the capital, and was accidentally dragged to Hong Kong, and then to Singapore. After struggling all these years, he finally had a considerable industry and was able to gain a firm foothold. Unfortunately, he could not go back.

When Li Jinglian heard that his sister had passed away nine years ago, he burst into tears. There were only two siblings in the Li family. His parents died very early, and it was his sister who raised him. Later, in order to realize his ambition, he resolutely bid farewell to his only relative and joined the ranks of ambushing the Japanese devils, but he went overseas without fulfilling his ambition.

"Why don't you contact your family and follow me to Singapore. I have some property there and I need someone to take care of it. I was young and ignorant back then and lost all my family members. Now I finally meet you. It's God's will."

"Uncle, this may not be appropriate. I need to briefly tell you about the current situation of my family."

"My father passed away three years ago. Now there are only three of us at home. My younger brother and sister are not in Hong Kong now. They are still studying in Beijing."

Upon learning that his brother-in-law, whom he had never met, had also passed away three years ago, he was even more concerned about how Zhu Xuefeng and his two siblings had survived, and why he had come to Hong Kong alone. In his eyes, his nephew had come out to find a way to make a living.

Seeing that his uncle really cared about him, Zhu Xuefeng could deeply feel the sincerity of this feeling. He looked at Mr. Huo. There was no doubt that he had close contacts with the mainland.

Mr. Huo did not hear Zhu Xuefeng introduce himself just now. When he saw Zhu Xuefeng looking at him, he thought it would be inappropriate for him to stay here any longer as the other party was recognizing his relatives. He quickly stood up, but was stopped by Zhu Xuefeng.

"Mr. Huo, I have an unwelcome request."

Mr. Huo and Li Jinglian have known each other for many years. Now that he sees Li Jinglian meeting his relatives in Hong Kong, he is very happy for his good friend.

"Young man, please speak."

"Since you are my uncle's good friend, it would not be appropriate to hide my identity from you, but I hope you can keep it a secret."

Mr. Huo is also a smart man. He looked at Wu Qianqian beside him, seemed to have thought of something, and nodded in surprise.

"Since you don't want to be exposed, I will naturally not say anything. I have been in Hong Kong for decades, so I still have some credibility."

Li Jinglian also looked at his eldest nephew with surprise. It seemed that his eldest nephew was not simply looking for a way to survive in Hong Kong, but had a secret.

"Uncle, I just said that my name is Zhu Wentao now."

Li Jinglian had not yet realized that he was not making a living in Hong Kong, and Zhu Wentao's name was not clear, but Mr. Huo was shocked. It was really like that. He looked at Wu Qianqian again. Wu Qianqian nodded slightly, and Mr. Huo turned around.

"You are really Mr. Zhu Wentao, the behind-the-scenes boss of Dongsheng Company. Oh my God, it's unbelievable."

Li Jinglian finally came to his senses and tightly grasped Zhu Xuefeng's arms with both hands.

"Dongsheng Company is yours? Then Eastern Airlines is also yours?"

Although he often came to Hong Kong and knew about this company, he did not know much about it. It was only because China Eastern Airlines was now developing flights to Singapore that he learned about this company in Hong Kong, which was said to be of considerable scale.

"The airline is a joint venture of several companies, and we just own the majority." (End of this chapter)