Siheyuan, Shazhu: I have both parents in this life

Chapter 204 A Great Wind Rises, Demons Rage; Leaving My Homeland, Tears Stream Down My Face

Furthermore, after Xu Damao arrived in Hong Kong, he wanted to leave the Lou family. The reason was simple: his parents had gone back to work for others, just like servants.

After a few encounters, he became friends with Ah Lang. Ah Lang was very polite to him after learning that he and his boss had grown up together.

Of course, Xu Damao wasn't just sitting around doing nothing. He first joined He Yuzhu's refrigerator factory, learning Cantonese while familiarizing himself with the factory's operations.

Of course, he couldn't stand the collection of fees and such. Once, he almost got into a fight, but the factory security guards held him back.

Ah Lang had a serious talk with him and only allowed him to continue working at the factory after confirming that he wouldn't act impulsively again.

Lou Xiao'e followed the script and was arranged by her father to go to university. Of course, there was something even more upsetting: Lou Bancheng made the couple divorce, but of course, there were no formalities; they just wanted to separate the two of them.

Xu Damao consulted Lou Xiao'e, who expressed her desire to be with him. The couple moved out, and the house was naturally arranged by A Lang, who rented them one of He Yuzhu's not-too-small apartments.

Also living with them are Xu Fugui and his wife, and Xu Xiaohui. Xu Xiaohui is not currently in school and is learning Cantonese.

Although the house wasn't big, Xu Damao was very happy. Who would want to live under someone else's roof when they have their own home, even if that person was his father-in-law?

After a while, Xu Fugui also went out to work, still as a projectionist at a movie theater, and his skills were quite good.

The Xu family's life then returned to normal.

He Yuzhu's word no longer counts at the factory.

Their factory is just a microcosm.

One day in December, He Yuzhu suddenly received a message from Lao Fang and then secretly went to meet him.

"You won't blame me, will you?"

He Yuzhu only said one sentence: "How could that be? I should be thanking you, Lao Fang."

"I don't deserve your thanks. If we can't protect you and your family, then take them and go. Go as far away as possible. I know you have the ability." Old Fang said this because he trusted He Yuzhu, and he also had a guess in his heart, a guess that he couldn't ask aloud. He planned to take that guess to his coffin and let it rest with him underground forever.

"I understand. It's not your fault. Take care of yourself. If you can, contact me."

"No need, I can't go out, and I won't go out. Take care of yourself."

After returning home, He Yuzhu began preparations. He then took advantage of the holiday to travel with his family, using a car to take them to Tianjin. Upon arriving at the port, he forcefully sent his entire family, along with Wang Cuiping and her daughter, onto the ship he had arranged long ago.

The ship wasn't waiting for him all the time; there were just a few coming, and he could get on any of them.

Looking at the two lines of tears on the old woman's face on the boat, Chen Lanxiang's face was full of worry about the future, Xiaoman's worry for him, the two babies (He Yaozong and He Ningxue) crying in her arms, and the longing on the faces of her younger siblings, He Yuzhu felt a mix of emotions.

After seeing the ship off, He Yuzhu drove back to Beijing alone; he still had some things to take care of.

Upon returning from this trip, he would no longer be a deputy director or factory director; he would simply be a lone traveler seeking to salvage as much of the cultural loss as possible.

Back in Beijing, He Yuzhu found a dilapidated house to live in.

For a period of time afterward, he visited the Confucius Temple, the Imperial College, No. 36 Fuxue Hutong, and even secondhand bookstores on Yuquan Road.

Of course, he also went back to their car factory, taking away all the data needed for the current production models, as well as all the finished models and engines.

He also rescued the other students who were studying abroad with him and sent them to Hong Kong (the group of students who studied abroad in Russia in 55-56; the reason can be found in the literature, which is also the reason why the protagonist had to leave).

Ah Lang was overjoyed when this group of people arrived; they were all talented individuals from various industries.

While rescuing people, He Yuzhu also accidentally crushed a stray dog ​​to death, after which He Yuzhu could no longer stay in Beijing.

Before leaving, He Yuzhu secretly visited Lao Fang and Lao Zhao's family. Lao Fang had returned to Dongcheng District, and Lao Zhao had gone to look at the files. He left them some living supplies, money, and tickets, and then he went south alone again.

He Yuzhu spent several months traveling to several cities before finally arriving in Hong Kong. The things he did were similar to what he did in Beijing: saving what his ancestors left behind.

In the past six months, the He family has settled down in Hong Kong under Ah Lang's management. After arriving, they moved directly into a villa that He Yuzhu bought, hired servants to take care of the family, and even hired someone to teach the family Cantonese.

The older generation of the He family had all eaten and seen it all, but they only asked about the relationship between A Lang and He Yuzhu.

Ah Lang didn't hide the fact that he was one of He Yuzhu's henchmen. He said that the boss had left him some money to settle his family, and the house was a long-term rental, so everyone felt at ease to move in.

He Daqing was a restless person. After learning for a while, he started communicating with people using gestures. He felt that he could do it and wanted to go out and work. He inquired about the rent for such a big house and found that it was very expensive. He didn't think that the house was bought by He Yuzhu, and he didn't know how much money his son had left. If there was really no money, what would the whole family eat?

Unable to dissuade his boss's father, Ah Lang's eyes lit up after finding out what He Daqing was good at. He Yuzhu's restaurant mainly employed chefs from the south, and with a Shandong cuisine master joining, business would definitely improve significantly.

So He Daqing went to He Yuzhu's restaurant. He didn't go alone; he also took the brothers He Yuxin and He Yuyao with him. It wasn't just to learn cooking, but also to meet more people from outside the area. With a language environment, they could learn faster. Besides, the brothers were still in school, and they didn't know what would happen to them. If they learned a skill, they wouldn't be unable to find a job later.

After He Daqing went out to work, his family felt much more at ease. Then Xiaoman wanted to go out to work again, but Alang didn't dare let the boss's wife show her face in public, so he directly refused.

He Yushui was rejected as well, but her task was to learn Cantonese so she could continue her studies. Her younger siblings, He Yuzhu, were all given the same arrangement.

Ah Lang explained that this was He Yuzhu's order. As for the old lady, Chen Lanxiang, Wang Cuiping, and Xiaoman, Ah Lang also said that He Yuzhu had made arrangements, which was to stay at home and wait for him to come over. Upon hearing that it was He Yuzhu's arrangement, everyone stopped saying anything.

During this time, Xu Damao visited Lao He's house several times, and only then did everyone realize that Xu Damao's family had come to Hong Kong with the Lou family. Xu Damao also mentioned some of the situation he had heard about in China, and everyone then understood why He Yuzhu was in such a hurry to send them to a place where they knew no one.

In fact, Wang Cuiping knew a little bit about it, so she didn't object when He Yuzhu suggested leaving. She wasn't afraid of hardship, but Wang Siyu was still young, and the future was too unpredictable, so she didn't dare to gamble.

Also, Xu Damao got in touch with Yu Zecheng. That old guy was lucky and actually escaped. He's now working as a junior editor at a newspaper.

He changed his name to Chen Zecheng, which made Xu Damao think that he was Chen Taohua's older brother, but he didn't know Chen Taohua at all.

Yu Zecheng asked a few simple questions, and his eyes reddened. He actually had a daughter named Wang Siyu.

Xu Damao didn't tell Wang Cuiping that he had brought his daughter to Hong Kong. He only briefly introduced the No. 95 courtyard. Since He Yuzhu had only given such a key piece of information, there must be other things to corroborate it. Sure enough, there was something the small-eyed middle-aged man in front of him wanted to know.

Actually, when the two met, they were both stunned. Neither of them seemed like a good person. They were dressed very politely, but their faces didn't look like it.

Yu Zecheng's first reaction was that they were chasing after them, while Xu Damao's first reaction was what this guy did.

Yu Zecheng tried to run away, but Xu Damao grabbed him and said directly, "Are you 'Deep Sea'? You've been to Beijing?"

"I am not, and I have never been there."

"Then why are you running?"

"You don't seem like a good person."

"I don't think you're a good person."

"Then let me go."

"I won't let go. You're holding the token I promised you in the newspaper. If you're not 'Deep Sea,' then who are you?"

"I am Chen Zecheng."

"Who is Chen Taohua to you?"

"And who are you to Chen Taohua?"

“I don’t know Chen Taohua. Someone asked me to place an advertisement.”

"Who?"

"You don't need to worry about whether you are 'Deep Sea' or not?"

How do you know about No. 95 Nanluoguxiang in Beijing?

“I live there. I’ve lived there for almost 30 years.”

"You live there, and you know everyone in that courtyard?"

"Isn't that obvious?"

Who moved in after 1948?

"That's a lot."

"female."

"That's a lot too."

"Tell me about it, it's very important to me."

"Oh, Aunt Wang from the middle courtyard, the wife of Old Man Yan from the front courtyard, the wife of Fatty Liu, and the wife of so-and-so."

What's the name of the Aunt Wang you mentioned?

"Wang Cuiping, what's wrong?"

"fine."

"Why are you rubbing your eyes if nothing's wrong? Something must be wrong. You know my Aunt Wang, don't you?"

"Who are you? Who sent you?" Yu Zecheng roared, his eyes red. "First, tell me if you're 'Deep Sea'."

“‘Deep Sea’ is dead. My name is Chen Zecheng.”

"Alright, you are it." Xu Damao released him.

"You still haven't said who sent you."

"Your uncle."

"I don't have an old man."

"Leave me your address and get out of here. I don't have time to waste with you."

"No, how is Wang Cuiping?"

"What do you mean, 'what if'? My wife and I are doing just fine."

"Mother, mother-in-law?"

"Yes, her daughter is Wang Siyu."

Yu Zecheng couldn't hold back any longer, and tears streamed down his face.

"Why are you crying, you grown man?"

"Are they doing well, mother and daughter?"

"It's okay."

"You go."

"You haven't left your contact information yet, and I haven't finished my task."

"Who gave you this mission, the organization?"

"What organization?"

"I knew it. I'm at the *** newspaper office now. Editor, you can leave."

"Don't lie to me, or I'll get in trouble."

"No, you can go now."

Goodbye!

Rewinding to He Yuzhu's timeline, in August 1966, after arriving in Bao'an County, He Yuzhu crossed the Xiangjiang River directly from Chung Ying Street. The people on both sides were like small fry to him, and he had no intention of swimming across.

Avoiding the police along the way, He Yuzhu changed his clothes when he reached a road, and then rode an antique motorcycle towards the city.

He didn't change cars the whole way, and even encountered several groups of robbers, but he managed to fend them off.

Once inside the city, the security situation was extremely chaotic, with looting and vandalism occurring frequently. His motorcycle was too conspicuous, and after dealing with several groups of gangsters, He Yuzhu finally arrived at A Lang's usual residence.

"Boss, you've finally arrived!" Ah Lang exclaimed excitedly.

"What's going on in Hong Kong? Are my family members alright?"

"It's fine. It's fine."

"That's fine."

"What's going on outside? Why is it in such a mess?"

"That's how the boss is."

Ah Lang began to recount the story, explaining that the Star Ferry had applied to raise fares, which naturally drew opposition from some people. A municipal councilor recruiter had signed something resembling a petition for the people.

The transportation advisory committee approved the price increase directly, and some people made remarks that exacerbated the conflict.

First, there was a hunger strike, then a large-scale demonstration. The police intervened and arrested the ringleaders, which escalated the conflict and turned into a riot. Of course, some people took the opportunity to cause trouble, and in the end, it turned into looting and vandalism.

"That serious?" He Yuzhu had no memory of this incident; in fact, he had very little recollection of anything related to Hong Kong.

"Yes, it has a big impact on our business."

"I hope no one got hurt or anything."

"No, we have hired security guards and paid the required fees, but the shops are all closed now."

"As long as everyone is alright."

"Shall I take you home now?"

"Okay, I'll take a shower and change my clothes first."

"it is good."

On the way back to the villa, A Lang gave a brief account of what had happened after He Yuzhu returned in 63.

The refrigerator factory started production in 64. With He Yuzhu's information, the procurement of equipment in Hong Kong was relatively convenient, and funds were not lacking, which is why it was able to start so quickly.

Initially, production was low and the company had little reputation, so hardly anyone bought them. In the end, most of them were bought by employees at internal prices for their own use.

After using it, they found it to be better than the ones on the market, and it turned into a group of relatives and friends buying it on their behalf. When Gu Yuanheng, the factory manager of the refrigerator factory, saw this situation, he couldn't make the decision himself, so he went directly to A Lang. In the end, the two of them discussed and agreed to add 20% to the internal price and sold the second batch of goods.

Then word spread from one person to ten, from ten to a hundred, and eventually the Zijinghua brand refrigerator became established.

By December 1965, the refrigerator factory's monthly output had exceeded 5,000 units. This was due to limitations in the production lines, which consisted of only two lines.

In the first half of 66, we began to expand production. First, we bought land, then we built factory buildings, and now equipment for two more production lines has arrived and is being installed.

When it comes to buying land, Ho Yu-chu keenly noticed the price issue. They bought the land at HK$35 per square foot, but now it has reached HK$30. The price had risen all the way up to HK$120 per square foot. Ah-Lang naturally didn't dare to buy it. Now that the price has fallen back and the factory is under development, he gritted his teeth and bought it.

At this point, Ah Lang noticed that He Yuzhu's expression was off. In fact, all industries in Hong Kong are not doing well right now. He was afraid that his boss would beat him to death after spending so much money to buy land and equipment.

So Ah Lang cautiously asked, "Boss, did I do something wrong?"

"It's not exactly a mistake. The economic downturn is only temporary. Have someone keep an eye on land prices in each district, and also on the movements of the Yangtze Plastics Factory."

"Changjiang Plastic Factory? What do they do?"

"They probably make plastic flowers and toys."

"Boss, you want to make plastic flowers too?"

"I'm asking you to find someone to keep an eye on their movements, such as big moves like mortgaging or buying property, and what kind of plastic flowers they're making."

"Oh, oh, I see."

Then Ah Lang started talking about other things, about Xu Damao and the He family.

"How's Xu Damao doing at the factory?"

"He's really good with words, a real salesman, especially when it comes to female customers."

"Female customer? Did she cause any trouble?" He Yuzhu was speechless.

"No, he just makes the customers very happy."

"Oh, where does he live now?"

Ah Lang gave an address and told He Yuzhu that the Xu family lived there, including Xu Damao's wife.

"My family didn't make things difficult for you, did they?"

"No, we don't have that."

"Just say it, don't hesitate."

"It's not too difficult. The old master had to go out to work, so I arranged for him to work at the restaurant. The third and fourth masters were also taken by the old master."

"Yuxin, Yuyao?"

"Yes."

"I understand, as long as he's happy," He Yuzhu said.

　Did you have a sudden realization after watching the scene before the protagonist left?

　　Listen to advice and you'll eat your fill!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)