Siheyuan: Rebirth of a comfortable life starts with Shazhu

The scene in the pink bedroom was very joyful.

To make up for what he owed his youngest daughter, He Yuzhu played his trump card.

They brought out the act of riding a big horse.

And it's electric with music.

"What's Daddy's dad's name?
My father's father is called Grandpa..."

He Yuzhu lay on the bed, rocking back and forth while muttering to himself.

"Giggle... Daddy, one more time." The little girl's chubby face was flushed, and her silvery laughter made even Guo Shumiao next door itch with envy.

She was thinking of going over to see what game the father and daughter were playing, so that her children could play it too when she got home.

In wealthy families like theirs, there must be a nanny.

But if Guo Shumiao hadn't been worried that her brother would suffer a loss here, she wouldn't have stayed overnight at Lou Xiao'e's house today.

"Alright, alright, Dad's tired from being on the boat too."

"Yuanyuan, be a good girl and rest. You can play with Daddy again tomorrow, okay?" Lou Xiao'e said gently to her daughter.

This is a bit different from before. Lou Xiao'e naturally dotes on her daughter, but given her background, she is also very strict about rules.

If someone like He Yuan, who should be sleeping but isn't, is not going to get a good scolding from her.

Not to mention He Yuan's behavior of riding on her own father's back.

If Lou Xiao'e had dared to play this game with her father, Lou Bancheng, when she was a child, it would have been considered extremely rebellious.

Even if He Yuzhu was deliberately coaxing He Yuan, it was Lou Xiao'e who felt warmed.

In her heart, there was this feeling that made all the hardships she had endured over the past ten years worthwhile.

At this time, Tanya Li was also experiencing a mix of emotions.

She frowned, lost in thought.

Over the years, all she could think about was how the He family had suffered a loss at Lou Xiao'e's hands.

But after listening to He Yuzhu's heartfelt words today, Tan Yali's thoughts have changed drastically.

In her opinion, He Yuzhu must be talented.

Lou Xiao'e's success in her career is also inseparable from He Yuzhu's guidance.

She also knew He Yuan, the eldest daughter of He Yuzhu, and knew that the girl was also very talented in literature.

This also suggests that the other children in the He family, even if they were not good, wouldn't be that bad.

She believed that He Yuzhu owed her daughter, so she could justifiably ask He Yuzhu to give her a proper status as compensation to Lou Xiao'e.

But they never considered He Yuzhu's sacrifices and losses.

The future of two generations.

If someone had been willing to make such a sacrifice for her back then, Tanya Li would have been willing to die.

Tanya Li is quite confused now, after observing people's hearts her whole life.

Why can't she see things as clearly as her silly daughter?

A man like that, let alone being just a concubine.

Even if it meant becoming a concubine, or having a lower status, a woman would be willing to do so.

It's fair to say that Tanya Li suffered from insomnia that night.

She thought a lot, from her youth to He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e now.

She completely forgot about any lingering resentment she might have had.

After putting his daughter to sleep, He Yuzhu was now putting another 'elder daughter' to sleep.

This was a rare night's sleep he had with Lou Xiao'e since they got together.

He Yuzhu turned to the side and stretched out one arm, using it as a pillow for Lou Xiao'e. His other hand, naturally, was stroking Lou Xiao'e's still flat belly.

"How is Xinghua doing over there?" Under the warm light, Lou Xiao'e looked at He Yuzhu gently, and spoke of everyday matters.

This is the daily life she has longed for for so many years.

"My son is doing well, very composed."

And he doesn't have the selfishness often associated with wealthy families. He'd be happy if you gave him a younger brother or sister.

"It's clear that you and Lord Taishui have raised our son very well over the years." He Yuzhu drew circles on Lou Xiao'e's belly, and Lou Xiao'e cooperated by puffing out her belly.

"Tch... My mom, my mom really got a taste of your own medicine this time." Lou Xiao'e laughed and scolded upon hearing this.

He Yuzhu looked at Lou Xiao'e with a slightly bewildered expression and asked in surprise, "Really? To be honest, I didn't lose my temper with Mom!"
I have great respect for her.

When you first came to Hong Kong Island, if it weren't for her, you and my father wouldn't be where you are today.

She laid the foundation for your success.

He Yuzhu's words contained genuine sincerity, but also some of the qualities of a naive and insincere person.

In other words, you do the work, but then you pretend to be wronged.

"By the way, how many days will you be staying this time?" Lou Xiao'e didn't want to argue with He Yuzhu about this, since she couldn't tell who was right and who was wrong in this matter.

On the contrary, the current situation is good for both sides.

Otherwise, if her mother's emotions reached their extreme, she didn't know if Tanya Li would argue with He Yuzhu.

"Five days at most!" He Yuzhu calculated in his mind before giving a number.

His trip to the south for vacation and inspection was limited to about twenty days.

For more than ten days of that time, I also have to make an appearance at the Canton Fair.

I also need to write an observation report on southern cities for my superiors.

Of course, this doesn't require much effort.

He would simply pick a few key points from the various social phenomena that emerged after the reform and opening up in his previous life, and that would be enough for him to complete his task.

For example, migrant workers in the south after the reform and opening up.

In my past life, I did things here that attracted migrant workers from various provinces in mainland China.

The management of outsiders is somewhat chaotic.

He Yuzhu is going to focus on this point.

We will guide migrant workers to work in the south in an orderly manner and provide them with appropriate vocational training.

And the concern for the lives of migrant workers should be addressed openly from the very beginning.

Don't let those small business owners exploit those workers too much. Let them earn money and live with some dignity.

He Yuzhu plans to emphasize this point.

Other issues are more minor, such as whether locals will band together and bully outsiders after the reform and opening up.

Looking at He Yuzhu's past life from his current position.

Some developments were indeed quite chaotic, and we weren't prepared.

And that's what He Yuzhu wanted to make up for.

That's all he can do.

And this kind of investigation report does not require him to spend too much time.

It could be said that he was able to meet with Lou Xiao'e because he had shifted the time he was supposed to spend investigating the matter to personal matters.

"Just a few days?" Lou Xiao'e pouted, venting her grievances to He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu laughed and said, "What can we do about it?"

I also want to see the child born, but I have no choice in the matter.

If I don't go back within the allotted time, Lao Lu might just jump into the sea and swim over to find me.

I'll persevere for another two years, and once I'm in this position at the school, I'll do even more.

When I retire, I'll spend every day with you and the children.

"At that time, I'd be willing to do anything for you, even be your slave."

He Yuzhu's words were awful, but they warmed Lou Xiao'e's heart.

I feel so happy! (End of Chapter)