Siheyuan: Rebirth of a comfortable life starts with Shazhu

Old Lu is no fool.

The human nature he had encountered was even more complex than that He Yuzhu had ever witnessed.

However, he was not as pessimistic as He Yuzhu.

Therefore, he believed that as long as Xiao Lan was given room to change, she could still become a better person.

He Yuzhu listened to Lao Lu's explanation but remained noncommittal.

Instead, he chuckled and said, "Just keep an eye on this person."

Let's see in a few years.

It is clear that He Yuzhu does not agree with Lao Lu's opinion.

"Old He, try to be more positive!" Old Lu said helplessly, scratching his head.

He Yuzhu was so angry he laughed.

He glanced sideways at Lao Lu and sneered, "How about we make a bet?"

"Let's bet on whether this person will turn bad within eight years."

Upon hearing this, Lao Lu hesitated.

He asked, "Have you figured something out?"

He Yuzhu returned to his seat, made a gesture with two fingers, and Lao Lu immediately understood and took out a cigarette to offer him.

Then, the sycophant relit He Yuzhu's fire, staring at him expectantly with a questioning look on his face.

He Yuzhu took a deep breath before speaking, "The business talks ended yesterday, right?"

"Is the one surnamed Lan here to hand over the work to you today?"

"Yeah!" Old Lu replied, somewhat bewildered.

He Yuzhu received an affirmative answer, nodded, and then continued with a smile: "He came by car, wearing a suit, leather shoes, and his clothes were neat and tidy."

What does this show?

This shows that he enjoys the feeling of success.

"Who doesn't enjoy success? It's okay for people to do this occasionally, right?" Lao Lu scoffed at He Yuzhu's explanation.

After all, He Yuzhu had often bragged in front of him.

Just a few days ago, I showed off a kerosene lighter to him.

He Yuzhu shook his head and sighed, "I know that what I said was too subjective."

You may not believe it.

I've already said that this is just my prejudice.

In terms of career, being capable is a skill.

Being able to calm down, refrain from complaining, and reflect on the past is also a form of self-cultivation.

What I saw in him was his longing for his past glory.

They are in a state of mind where they can only rise but not fall.

He is indeed very important right now.

Factory leaders treated him as an expert, and his colleagues at the university also respected him.

...But what if one day in the future, everyone finds out about what he did in Taiwan? What do you think will happen then?

Or rather, he felt a sense of loss when these factory leaders no longer needed him.

What will happen to this person?

Will I feel resentful?

If someone were to use him as a middleman, leveraging his expertise to swindle factories in our area...

And they tempted him with huge profits...

For example, in this deal, he saved that factory nearly three million.

If it's a deal, the profit is ten million.

They asked him to help them get together, and they were willing to give him five million.

Do you think this person will still maintain their original aspirations?
He could even perform a double act with those businessmen.

They quoted a high price, but he argued his case and managed to get a discount.

Finally, our factory expressed its deepest gratitude to him.

The supplier, on the other hand, thanked him with real money.

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What He Yuzhu was talking about were just some situations that would indeed happen after the reform and opening up.

Some people use their professional reputation to benefit from both sides, gaining both material benefits and a good reputation.

Such incidents have become increasingly common since the reform and opening up.

When Lao Lu heard He Yuzhu's explanation, his face turned dark.

He wanted to refute it, but he couldn't refute He Yuzhu's words.

He was well aware that this situation could very well actually occur.

We've been living behind closed doors for far too long.

Therefore, I am somewhat unfamiliar with these methods.

"You can tell these problems from Comrade Lan's well-dressed appearance?" Old Lu had already believed He Yuzhu's explanation, but he still asked another question.

He Yuzhu shook his head, stood up, and threw the cigarette butt in his hand into the ashtray on the desk.

He then sprawled back into his seat, looked at Lao Lu, shook his head, and chuckled, "No, it's because this person has already exposed his Achilles' heel. He's a gambler, and I've heard he's also a womanizer and enjoys eating, drinking, and having fun..."

Given the right social environment and a little temptation from outsiders, such a person will inevitably repeat his mistakes.

If a person's mindset is flawed, then all principles and bottom lines can be breached at any time.

Just like me.

He Yuzhu pointed to his own nose, using himself as an example.

These words seemed nonsensical, but Lao Lu seemed to understand them.

He didn't know others, but he was very familiar with He Yuzhu.

Although he considered He Yuzhu a friend, he also understood the arrangements made for him by his superiors.

He Yuzhu is not capable of handling things independently.

Because he was too attached to personal feelings.

Lou Xiao'e, Liu Ting, and everyone around him are his Achilles' heel.

If any trouble arises within the family and collective interests must be sacrificed, then He Yuzhu might be engaging in self-serving behavior at the expense of the public good.

Without hesitation.

He also understood what He Yuzhu meant by commenting on Xiao Lan.

He Yuzhu did not definitively conclude that Xiao Lan would definitely turn bad in the future.

Instead, it was a reminder that Xiao Lan had not yet been truly tested.

Therefore, it is not appropriate to completely and unconditionally trust him at this time.

If things go wrong, trusting the wrong person could lead to losses for the group.

After considering this, Lao Lu nodded in agreement with He Yuzhu's concerns.

He said in a deep voice, "I understand. I will pay attention to this person in the future."

He Yuzhu glanced at his watch, stood up, and said with a smile, "Let's go eat."

My son-in-law is treating us to dinner.

Congratulations on moving to your new home!

That was the real reason he came here today: He Yuan was in charge of the interior design after Xiao Song's apartment was allocated.

Now that the house is renovated, Xiao Song has returned from the south.

He prepared a table, thinking of inviting some colleagues and friends over for a chat.

According to Xiao Song's original plan, he only invited his colleagues over.

He Yuzhu was an advisor to the counterpart trading company, so he was naturally among those invited.

He Yuzhu was actually in a rather awkward position; according to their work relationship, he should have gone over there.

But he was Xiao Song's elder, and if he went alone, the whole group would feel uncomfortable.

So he simply ran over to the old road and pulled him over, making the two old men feel awkward together.

"What am I going there for?" Old Lu finally realized that He Yuzhu wouldn't come to the temple without a reason.

He Yuzhu stepped forward and grabbed Lao Lu's arm, saying with a grin, "I have to back up my son-in-law, so I'll have you row the boat and drink with me."

No need to give a gift, just get a free meal.

Where else can you find such a good deal!

"Hey, hey, hey..." Old Lu exclaimed repeatedly, but He Yuzhu had already pulled him to the door.

Old Lu's face darkened, and he gritted his teeth, saying irritably, "At least let me carry your bag!"

He Yuzhu let go, chuckling sheepishly. (End of Chapter)