Restarting life in Siheyuan

A few days later, at the embassy, ​​facing the international students who were still unaware of the situation, Counselor Fang excitedly announced loudly: Students, now I have a good news to report to you. On October 10, our country's first atomic bomb exploded successfully!

The faces of the international students were filled with disbelief, and they were so shocked by the news that they were speechless. After a while, ecstasy broke out like a tsunami, and thunderous applause resounded throughout the hall, mixed with some venting and suppressed roars. Counselor Fang was even in tears.

Everyone knows what the successful explosion of the atomic bomb means. This historic moment not only broke the nuclear monopoly of superpowers and eliminated the worry of nuclear blackmail, but also profoundly changed the world's political landscape. The motherland has stood up!
The military attaché of the embassy took out an accordion and played the national anthem. Someone followed along with the harmonica they carried with them. The international students sang in unison with tears in their eyes. The five-star red flag was waving wildly. After the song was over, they began to sing and dance along with the cheerful accordion, sweating profusely and venting their passion.

The noise and bustle of the embassy continued until late at night. The international students simply slept on the floor of the embassy and continued to vent their excitement and talk in groups of three or five. It seemed that this was destined to be a sleepless night.

Counselor Fang and Zhu Xuefeng stood in the corridor on the second floor, looking at the passionate international students in the courtyard. Compared with last year, there were a few fewer familiar faces and a few more new faces. They were all equally young, but one thing was the same: even after several hours, these young people were still excited and could not calm down at all.

"Xiao Feng, I'm very curious, why are you different from them? You're too calm to be a young person."

"Counselor Fang, this is a great moment. I am also very excited. Domestic scientists have broken the nuclear monopoly of superpowers. my country has since become the fifth country in the world to possess nuclear weapons and has an important means to safeguard its own security and sovereignty. All of this is great."

Counselor Fang looked at the student who was the focus of attention and did not interrupt him, wanting to hear his next thoughts.

"But this is just the beginning of our rise. We should just be happy for a while. We should keep a clear head, recognize the gap that still exists, and devote ourselves to catching up. One day, we will catch up with or even surpass these superpowers in all fields. I firmly believe that this day will come. Isn't this what we are here for?"

"Well said, work hard. The country has high hopes for you, and I also hope to be lucky enough to see this day."

Zhu Xuefeng smiled and looked at Counselor Fang. "You are only thirty-nine this year. Sixty years from now you will be exactly ninety-nine. Let's make a bet. You will definitely see this moment when you are ninety-nine."

Counselor Fang smiled and said, "Sixty years is not a short time, but if that day really comes, I will take good care of my health and try to live until then."

Zhu Xuefeng clenched his right fist, held it firmly in front of his chest and shook it, saying solemnly, "We will definitely return to the top of the world in sixty years. Just wait and see."

Seeing Zhu Xuefeng's passionate but serious speech, Counselor Fang was also infected. "Now it is October 1964. Okay, I will try to live to October 10 in the next century to see the top of the world you mentioned, hahahaha."

Time passed quickly. In order to complete his plan, Zhu Xuefeng did not return home during the holidays. He spent a whole year immersed in various studies and research. All affairs in Hong Kong and the autonomous region were remotely controlled and he controlled the general direction.

With the school's rich materials and strict self-discipline, Zhu Xuefeng gained a lot in one year. He not only successfully completed his studies in materials science, but also his secondary major in engine. Unfortunately, he still did not have enough time and only finished most of the aerodynamics courses. He could only rely on self-study for the rest.

Instead of returning to China directly, he flew to North America and once again came to the port city of Norfolk, Virginia.

I stayed outside the naval base for a while. After not seeing it for a year, the security here was much stricter and the tour projects had been stopped. However, the military port was crowded with warships of all sizes again, but the huge figure was missing.

Zhu Xuefeng waved his hand, hailed a taxi, and went directly to the beach villa. In August, the beach was crowded with people who loved the sea, and men and women playing in the water could be seen everywhere in the bay.

After getting off the car, in a year, the villa had changed a lot according to his requirements, becoming more in line with the aesthetics and living habits of Oriental people.

"Old Jin, you're here early."

In the villa, Mr. Jin has arrived, and Yang Lei has also rushed over. North American director Jiang Fangzhuo and deputy director Ms. Zhang Meng will report with Yang Zhen tomorrow.

"I heard that my brother would arrive today, so I came here this morning. Yang Lei came here two days in advance to clean up the villa. This side is close to the sea, so it's a bit humid. If we don't clean it up, we won't be able to welcome you, the big boss, haha."

Zhu Xuefeng took the coffee handed over by Yang Lei, and saw the complicated emotions in Yang Lei's eyes. He smiled and said, "I'll talk to Lao Jin first. We'll talk about your matter later."

Mr. Jin looked at the two of them with a strange expression. Boss Zhu hadn't been here for more than a year, so it seemed like they had some history. However, he knew better than to ask about the young people's private matters and spoke directly.

"According to your method, we started with the other accomplices and indeed got the evidence of their crimes. We filed a lawsuit last year, but unfortunately, the case has been delayed for more than a year and there is still no result."

Zhu Xuefeng took a sip of coffee and said, "This situation should be commonplace for you. Even if the evidence is irrefutable, it is normal to delay it for two or three years."

Zhu Xuefeng was not surprised as he had seen many cases in North America where a jury found a person not guilty after a decade of trial. After all, the rich are the boss here.

Mr. Jin was also speechless. Zhu Xuefeng had reminded him at the time that since the other party had a huge chain of interests and considerable wealth, taking legal action might be a futile waste of time and energy.

But Chen Xiaoqing insisted on sending the criminal to prison, so Zhu Xuefeng helped to come up with an idea and ignored it. Now, as expected, more than a year has passed and there has been no progress. What's the use of getting the evidence?

"It's up to you to handle this matter. I can't help you any more."

Since Chen Xiaoqing still had hope in the American court, Zhu Xuefeng no longer planned to get involved. He did not have so much time and energy. Besides, he no longer had the intention of asking Chen Xiaoqing to help him tinker with the submarine.

I flew here in a hurry this time, instead of going back to China to find out about my younger sister's college entrance examination situation, because I had to finalize some things. Now more than a year has passed, and some things are almost ready and can be implemented.

Zhu Xuefeng's answer was also within Mr. Jin's expectations. He was also helpless. Chen Xiaoqing insisted on taking legal action, and as a lawyer he could only continue to follow the case.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. I came here early in the morning to wait for you because I wanted to have a good drink with you. As for what you said, I've thought about it and I'll do it."

Seeing Lao Jin's serious expression, Zhu Xuefeng smiled, "It's good that you have figured it out. If this work is done, not only us, but also many places will benefit. Okay, let's have a drink and talk about the details later."

"Okay, you left in a hurry last year and I didn't make it in time to see you off. Knowing you were coming today, I prepared some ingredients. I'll cook today and show you my cooking skills later. Let's have a drink." Putting aside the fact that Mr. Jin had been a little cunning for Chen Xiaoqing's case last time, multiple contacts and Jiang Fangzhuo's investigation had proved that, in general, Mr. Jin was a good person with good character, comprehensive abilities and wide social connections. He also helped a lot with the opening of the branch here, and until a better candidate is found, Mr. Jin is also a very good partner.

Lao Jin was well prepared and did not let Zhu Xuefeng and Yang Lei help. The two had to chat in the front yard while waiting for dinner. Zhu Xuefeng leaned back in the recliner with his arms resting on his head, his whole body stretched out, looking very relaxed.

"How is it going? After a year of internship, what are your thoughts? Now that you and your sister have graduated, do you want to continue to stay in the company?"

Yang Lei looked at her boss, as if she wanted to say something, but was a little hesitant. When she saw her boss asking a question, she felt a little flustered and answered quickly.

"This year has been very fulfilling and I have learned a lot. I am grateful to the company for giving me this opportunity. Manager Jiang has also taken good care of us. We think that if the company is willing, we are willing to continue to stay in the company."

After listening to Yang Lei's introduction of her general growth experience in the past year, Zhu Xuefeng had an idea of ​​her work ability and silently gave her a good evaluation in his heart. Now there are constant small legal disputes in North America, and with future expansion, there will be more such legal disputes. It would be good if she could stay and help. Thinking of Yang Zhen, Zhu Xuefeng continued to ask.

"Actually, if you stay in the company, you can find some work that suits your profession, which is also suitable for your growth. But your sister is a journalism major after all, so it's a pity for her to do publicity."

Zhu Xuefeng closed his eyes and rocked the chair gently. Yang Lei had a lot of questions to ask, but seeing the boss's situation, she had to suppress her thoughts.

"I asked her, and my sister said she would love to, too."

It's a pity that a journalism graduate actually plans to stay in the company's publicity department. Zhu Xuefeng has a better idea, but he has to seek Yang Zhen's opinion.

Just as I was about to ask more, I heard Mr. Jin calling out from afar, "Serve the food!"

Mr. Jin came out with a tray with several dishes on it. A hint of fragrance wafted over. Zhu Xuefeng, who had been jolted all the way, suddenly felt hungry. He stood up from the chair and rubbed his hands.

"It smells good. Let's go and help. We can taste Mr. Jin's cooking later."

Mr. Jin is a good cook. Even though there were only three of us, he still prepared six hot dishes, two cold dishes and a soup. The aroma was so fragrant that Zhu Xuefeng was very hungry.

"Great! I haven't tasted the flavors of my hometown in a while. Yours is Beijing flavor. You've aroused my appetite. Haha, there are so many dishes. Aren't you afraid that we can't finish them?"

Seeing that Zhu Xuefeng was very respectful, Mr. Jin was also very happy. "You practice martial arts, don't you? You said yourself that you have a big appetite. There are too few people here today, so just make do with the Nine Nine Returns One. Next time you come to my place, I will invite a few friends to accompany you and make it perfect for you."

Mr. Jin seems to be very confident in his craftsmanship. However, as for the essence of the work, it is really impeccable. It must have been taught by a famous teacher, and there is something exquisite about it.

Seeing the delicious food on the table, Zhu Xuefeng couldn't help but praise. "Mr. Jin, you have a really good memory, haha."

"However, your skills are even better. Have you learned this?"

Mr. Jin laughed, "You should know what kind of people we Eight Banners children are like. Some like to play with birds, some like to wrestle, and some like to walk in the alleys. Haha, I like this. At that time, my family was still well off, so they let me do whatever I wanted. I learned it for two years, but my family looked down on me and said I had no future. I was so angry that I left after the family was divided, haha."

Look at the four halal lion heads on the plate. This is a very laborious dish that takes a long time to prepare. It seems that Mr. Jin really put his heart into it. This dish alone took more than two hours to prepare. Mr. Jin should have prepared it early, showing his sincerity.

"With your cooking skills, you will definitely be able to open a restaurant here. Come on, you've worked hard today. I'll fill your cup first and then I'll toast to you later."

The liquor was Yushan Kaoliang Liquor. After looking at the place of origin, I found that Mr. Jin was indeed capable and could get Kaoliang Liquor from Taiwan.

Zhu Xuefeng raised his glass, and Mr. Jin also raised his glass cheerfully, "Yang Lei, you should have some too, drink with your boss, as a welcome treat for him."

As he was going to do business in partnership with Dongsheng Company, Mr. Jin was very concerned about the source of goods. Zhu Xuefeng then gave a detailed introduction to the current development of Hong Kong and the country, and analyzed the advantages of the source of goods.

"You young people are smart. Many of us Chinese are engaged in re-export business, but none of us have thought of this method. OK, let's have another drink. May we move forward hand in hand, make a lot of money, and get rich together, hahahaha."

During his last trip to North America, Zhu Xuefeng discovered that there were already chain supermarkets here. This made him realize that his development ideas were too limited. After some thought, he decided to enrich his business model.

The first step was to build a chain of supermarkets in North America and to promote Hong Kong's home appliances and clothing in North America. At the same time, a secret agreement was reached with the domestic market to mass-produce daily necessities, put their own brand in Hong Kong, and export them to North America.

As a person who has experienced this in the future, he is very clear about the money-making ability of supermarkets. The products in Hong Kong and China are cheap and definitely competitive enough.

Zhu Xuefeng is no longer satisfied with just selling the products he produces. His own industrial park is expanding, but it is not even a ripple in the manufacturing boom in Hong Kong, the autonomous region, Japan and the country.

It is really foolish that we have limited ourselves to selling our own products when we own ports, docks, aviation and shipping. This time we came to the beach villa to adjust and re-arrange our North American business model.

"Come on, let's do it together."

Speaking of chain supermarket business models, Zhu Xuefeng had a lot of successful experiences from later generations to learn from, as well as the successful case of the Xiangjiang Warehouse Supermarket. His little trick of stacking discounts impressed Mr. Jin greatly, and Yang Lei on the side was full of admiration.

Before they knew it, Zhu Xuefeng and Mr. Jin had both drunk a lot and naturally started talking about the big events of last October.

(End of this chapter)