Siheyuan, Shazhu: I have both parents in this life

Chapter 276 Account
After Gu Yuanheng left, He Yuzhu made a phone call, and soon after...

"Knock, knock, knock." A knocking sound rang out.

"Enter."

Shi Bin pushed open the door and entered: "Boss, you wanted to see me?"

"Sit down." He Yuzhu pointed to the chair opposite him. "I don't need to elaborate on the importance of the laboratories that are being built this time. You need to take full control of the security, at the highest level."

"Understood!" Shi Bin replied immediately.

"Okay, you can go out now. Call Lao Bai in." He Yuzhu nodded.

"it is good."

Not long after Shi Bin left, there was another knock on the door; Bai Yifeng had arrived.

"boss."

"sit."

"it is good."

"Has there been any news from Hong Kong recently?"

"Aside from the Queen's arrival, which put the military and police on high alert, there wasn't anything particularly unusual."

Has the Fifth Bureau in Britain sent anyone else?

"Yes, they seem to be doing wiretapping. Should we take them?"

"Forget about them, we'll deal with them later."

"What about the outside?"

"We've increased our cargo volume on the peninsula, mostly agricultural products. Those guys over there have built up their businesses and are now dealing in cars, radios, and bicycles."

"They gave up the parts business?"

"No, the repair shop has expanded and now repairs cars and motorcycles."

Has any news come back?

"I think these guys are making money like crazy right now. They'll order anything that's not available over there."

"They certainly know how to seize opportunities. Since they want it, they'll give it to them. I want to see how far they can go," He Yuzhu said doubtfully.

"By the way, they found a group of fellow villagers and it seems they even sent a message back to their hometown, bringing quite a few people with them."

"We're not afraid of a lot of people. Just make sure they're safe and that their identities are legalized."

"They're working on that. If you're asking about news, I just remembered something: they said that outsiders aren't allowed to build factories there, not even manufacturing ones."

"Yes, that's why we want them to obtain legal status, preferably local status."

"I'll tell them that when I go downstairs."

"I called you here for another matter. Keep an eye out for people coming from North America recently, and let me know if you see anything suspicious."

"Similar to the Fifth Division?"

"Yes, we should teach them a lesson."

"Okay." Bai Yifeng's eyelids twitched; the boss was definitely up to something again.

How good are the foreign language skills of your subordinates?

"Those who are recruited later are required to be proficient in one or two skills, while the older staff are now mainly responsible for the local areas."

"Well done!" He Yuzhu gave him an approving look.

"Boss, are there any other tasks?"

"Yes, let's try to get in touch with the polar bears and purchase a batch of helicopter engines."

"Boss, this is no easy feat."

"It's just to give you a try. Don't use a Hong Kong company. As for the personnel, you can go to Ah Lang and ask them to find you a few white people when you're negotiating."

"Okay, I'll go find them right away."

"Is the manuscript that Xian Xingyao brought back technically clean from beginning to end?"

"They're clean; they were all purchased through legitimate channels."

"Okay, that's fine for now. You can go ahead and get busy."

"it is good."

After Bai Yifeng left, He Yuzhu sought out Hong Lang.

"boss."

"Ah Lang, in the six months I've been gone, have Li Ka-shing, the shipping magnate Bao, and the remaining forces of British and Jardine Matheson made any moves?"

"They're all calm on the surface, probably because they've been intimidated by our previous tactics. Plus, the stock market crash has severely damaged their economy, so they're all licking their wounds and rebuilding their strength. Don't worry, boss, our people are keeping a close eye on things. I'll report to you immediately if there's any sign of trouble."

"Yes, keep a close eye on him, especially Li Ka-shing." He Yuzhu tapped his finger lightly on the table. "This man is extremely resilient and has a keen eye. He will never remain silent. Tell me immediately if there are any unusual movements."

"understand!"

The round of talks took quite a while, and by the time He Yuzhu and Xiaoman got home, the sun was already setting.

Upon entering the villa, the living room was bustling with activity.

He Yushui and Wang Siyu sat on the sofa, watching He Yaozu and He Yaozong "battle" on the chessboard. He Ningxue, meanwhile, watched with great interest, holding a large rag doll, occasionally offering her opinions: "Big brother, you should move this way! You're so clumsy!"

“Ningxue, a true gentleman observes chess in silence!” He Yaozong said.

"I'm not a gentleman, I'm just a young lady!" He Ningxue made a face.

He Yuzhu walked over with a smile and ruffled his daughter's hair: "Are you bullying your second brother again?"

"Dad!" He Ningxue immediately dropped the doll and rushed over. "No, I wasn't! I was helping my older brother!"

He Yushui and Wang Siyu also stood up with smiles: "Brother (elder brother)."

"Mm," He Yuzhu replied.

Then, his gaze fell on the chessboard, and he asked his daughter, "Whose chess skill is higher?"

"It's because of my second brother, otherwise I wouldn't have helped." He Ningxue wrinkled her cute nose and said reluctantly.

"So, with you in the mix, we can beat your second brother?"

“No, he doesn’t even know how to give way to us.” He Ningxue rolled her eyes at He Yaozong.

"Even the two of you combined can't beat them, so how can you expect them to give way?" He Yuzhu teased.

"Then next time, let's drag Second Brother to play soccer, and I'll be the cheerleader." He Ningxue directly changed the battlefield for the two brothers.

“I concede,” He Yaozong said decisively.

"No, it's not up to you," He Ningxue insisted.

He Yaozong could only look to his father for help.

He Yuzhu said, "Playing football would be good too."

"Yay!!!" He Ningxue cheered, while He Yaozong immediately slumped his head. However, He Yuzhu noticed his little action and gave his brother a victory sign.

"Dad, my second brother is also a pretty good soccer player, but he doesn't have much time to play." Little did he know that his eldest brother would betray him the next second.

"Oh, so Yaozong wanted to see your sister's surprised expression. Looks like you're going to be disappointed!" He Yuzhu laughed.

"Second brother, you're so mean!!!"

"Big brother!!!" He Yaozong called out in frustration.

"Who told you to be so unyielding in chess?" He Yaozu said.

"Hahahaha." Everyone in the room burst into laughter.

From the moment Xiaoman entered the house, she watched He Yuzhu interact with the children, and the smile on her face never stopped.

Just then, He Yuyao came downstairs and saw He Yuzhu. Her eyes lit up: "Brother, you're back!"

"Hmm, is there something you need?" He Yuzhu could tell that his younger brother seemed to have something to say.

He Yuyao scratched his head and walked to He Yuzhu's side: "Brother, I, I have something I want to discuss with you."

"Let's talk in the study," He Yuzhu said, pointing to the second floor.

"it is good."

"You guys continue, I have important business with your fourth uncle."

“Okay, Dad,” the children said in unison.

Once inside the study and with the door closed, He Yuyao spoke up: "Brother, it's relatively safe for our two older sisters in Singapore, and I can't stay with them all the time. I've been training with 'Wolf Fang' for a while now, and I've improved my skills, but I'm a bit lost about what to do next. Should I continue training like this, become a police officer, or take the bar exam?"

Looking at his younger brother, who had shed his naivety and displayed a certain competence, He Yuzhu didn't answer directly but instead asked, "Yuyao, what are your thoughts? Which one do you lean towards?"

“I…” He Yuyao hesitated for a moment, “To be honest, after training for so long, I feel that being a policeman might be more direct. I can protect people and catch bad guys, and I can also use the skills I’ve learned. But being a lawyer seems more respectable, and I think someone like Wilson is pretty amazing too.”

He Yuzhu patted his younger brother on the shoulder: "Yuyao, being a police officer isn't that simple. You have to confront evil head-on, which tests more than just your skills; it also requires courage. As for being a lawyer, to be honest, I don't want you to become a lawyer like Wilson. Walking the gray area is not a long-term solution. As for 'Wolf Fang,' it's not suitable for you either. If we were in China, I might consider having you join the army, but there's no such option in Hong Kong."

After listening to his elder brother's analysis, He Yuyao fell into deep thought, and after a few minutes his eyes gradually hardened.

He took a deep breath and straightened his back: "Brother, I understand. I choose to be a policeman!"

Looking at the fighting spirit burning in his younger brother's eyes, He Yuzhu nodded with satisfaction: "Good! That's more like a member of the He family. You chose this path yourself, so walk it well. I don't need to arrange the police academy entrance exam for you, do I?"

"No need, I'll go find Uncle Yu and Aunt Ping myself."

"Okay, go downstairs. I'll play with the kids for a while longer," He Yuzhu said with a smile.

The two walked to the study door and opened it, only to find it blocked.

"Rainwater, Siyu, do you also have something to say?"

"Yeah." The two women nodded.

"Yuyao, you can go down first. I want to talk to your second and third sisters."

"Okay." He Yuyao also wanted to stay and listen, but seeing the look in his second and third sisters' eyes that wished he would disappear right now, he obediently went downstairs.

The three of them went back into the study, and He Yushui closed the door behind them.

After they sat down again, He Yuzhu spoke first: "Are you two settling in well in Singapore? Is the academic pressure heavy?"

"It's good, bro. The course schedule is tight, but I'm learning a lot." He Yushui answered briefly, but also brought up the question she wanted to ask: "Bro, it seems like a lot of big things have happened in New York since we left. Are they all related to you?"

"What does this have to do with me? I just made some money in the stock and futures markets, then bought a piece of land and am planning to build the tallest building in New York."

"Huh?" The two women gaped in disbelief. This was not what they had imagined. Shouldn't it be revenge? How did it turn into a gold rush?

"What do you mean, 'oh'? But this money came from the group that attacked you, and it's a considerable amount."

"Oh, I see. How much is it?"

"It's about the same as the total value of Hong Kong's industries."

"Huh? This, so much?" The two women were stunned again. They didn't know how much the properties in Hong Kong were worth, but judging from the scale, the amount was huge.

"More or less, but the exact calculation can't be done like that."

Wang Siyu, being a law student, immediately thought of danger after her initial surprise and asked, "Brother, with so much money, won't there be any trouble?"

“I’m making money legitimately, what trouble is there? Besides, that money isn’t going through illegal channels.”

"That's fine, that's fine."

"How about that? Satisfying enough?" He Yuze asked with a double entendre.

"That's satisfying, that's satisfying!" the two women said in unison. He Yuzhu didn't give a direct answer, which was also his answer to them. How could the culprit not feel satisfied after making a fortune? Then Wang Siyu spoke up again: "Big brother, my parents will be coming over this weekend."

He Yuzhu raised an eyebrow slightly: "Oh, Uncle Yu and Aunt Wang are coming, isn't that normal? Is it really necessary for you to tell me specifically?"

Wang Siyu said, "We got into trouble in New York, and they probably guessed it, especially my dad. He doesn't know where I slipped up."

He Yuzhu nodded. It would be abnormal if he couldn't guess. Who is Yu Zecheng? It would be difficult to keep it from him!

Having worked as an O-di (organized crime officer) for so many years, Wang Cuiping's sense of smell is much sharper than it was in China. In addition, she has a wider network of information channels than the average person. With her daughter in New York, she would definitely pay attention to New York. There's no reason why she wouldn't know anything about such a big event happening in New York.

In addition, Wang Siyu was out of contact during the time she was recovering from her injury. The couple must have gone to see He Yuzhu, which is why they didn't come to the He family to ask about her. This was out of trust in him.

"Okay, what do you think? Should I tell them?"

"I already guessed it, there's no way I can hide it anymore. Brother, you can tell me what you think is best. But about my injury..."

"Okay, I got it. I was just startled, okay?"

"Yes." Wang Siyu nodded vigorously.

"You didn't give anything away at home, did you?" He Yuzhu asked He Yushui.

"No, I have family members to cover for me, so it's hard to be exposed," He Yushui said with a smile.

"Is there anything else about this?"

"Regarding the Singapore matter, I heard from my sister-in-law that you wanted to set up a semiconductor lab. I can help with that," He Yushui said.

“I can also contribute,” Wang Siyu said.

"It hasn't even started construction yet, what's the rush? You should start studying first, otherwise with your current abilities, I don't think you'll be able to make it."

"Brother, you underestimate me."

"Hehe, you'll see how small you are in the future. Study hard, and Siyu still needs to go to the hospital for regular check-ups. Her rehabilitation can't stop."

"understood."

"Hey you guys upstairs, are you done talking? Time for dinner," Chen Lanxiang's voice came from downstairs.

"Mother, we're coming down right away," He Yuzhu called out loudly.

When leaving the study, He Yushui let Wang Siyu go out first. Walking behind her, she whispered to He Yuzhu, "Brother, I don't blame you for Lin Guozheng's matter. I shouldn't have said those things."

Her eyes reddened as she spoke, and He Yuzhu gently patted her head and said, "Alright, it's all in the past. Your brother isn't that petty."

"Ah."

"Alright, don't cry, or Mom will ask again."

"Okay." He Yushui smiled through her tears, then wiped them away with a handkerchief and took He Yuzhu's arm as they walked downstairs.

When the brother and sister reached the stairwell, they were both taken aback. They saw Wang Siyu standing next to a middle-aged couple talking. Yu Zecheng and Wang Cuiping had arrived.
"Uncle Yu, Aunt Ping, you're here!" He Yuzhu greeted them as he came downstairs.

"Well, why wouldn't you welcome me?" Wang Cuiping joked.

"How could that be? It's just that Siyu just said you weren't coming until the weekend, so it's a bit surprising to see you downstairs!"

"I didn't have anything to do today, so I dragged your Uncle Yu over."

"Alright, let's eat and chat at the same time," Chen Lanxiang urged, seeing that they had started chatting again.

"Okay, let's eat."

Everyone washed their hands first, and then went into the restaurant. There were enough people today, and the spacious restaurant of the He family was full, with a huge round table full of delicious food.

He Daqing even brought out several bottles of good wine. Yu Zecheng and his wife didn't need He Yuzhu to invite them at all. Yu Zecheng was pulled to drink by He Daqing, while Wang Cuiping chatted happily with Chen Lanxiang.

During the meal, He Yushui and Wang Siyu looked at He Yuzhu several times, and He Yuzhu gently shook his head at them to indicate that they didn't need to worry.

Then He Daqing shouted, "Zhuzi, your uncle and aunt are here, aren't you going to offer them a toast?"

"coming."

He Yuzhu got up and personally poured wine for Yu Zecheng and Wang Cuiping.

"You're too kind, Zhu Zi. We're all family." Yu Zecheng raised his wine glass.

“Exactly, but now that you’ve picked up your glass, how do you plan to drink it?” Wang Cuiping asked.

“One of you, three of me.” He Yuzhu directly used Xu Damao’s approach.

"You said this, so don't get drunk. I still need to talk to you about it later."

"no problem."

He Yuzhu drank nine cups in a row before the old lady stopped him, saying, "Alright, Zhuzi, you have a good alcohol tolerance, but you shouldn't drink like this. Eat your food, eat your food."

"I know, Grandma, it's just that we haven't had it in a long time," Wang Cuiping said.

"It's alright, madam, this little bit of wine is fine with me."

"Hurry up and eat some vegetables to calm down."

"it is good."

He Yuzhu took the lead, and the other boys in the He family followed suit. However, they didn't dare to exchange three for one; they simply offered a toast obediently.

Then the restaurant became even more lively. He Yushui and Xiaoman also went to offer toasts. He Yaozu originally wanted to as well, but his grandmother glared at him, so he sat down obediently. What kind of drink is a little kid?

The meal lasted nearly two hours. Afterwards, everyone sat in the living room drinking tea and chatting. After a while, Yu Zecheng and his wife looked at each other, and then Yu Zecheng said, "Zhuzi, I have something to tell you."

“We’re all family, so just say what’s on your mind,” He Daqing said.

"How do you know if it's official business? Can't you listen? Go to the study. Cuiping, you don't need to go, do you?" Chen Lanxiang said.

"No need, it's Lao Yu's own business."

"Alright, it's been a long time since we last met. Why don't you stay here tonight?"

"also."

He Yuzhu and Yu Zecheng entered the study.

Yu Zecheng spoke first: "Zhu Zi, you know what I want to ask, right?"

"Uncle Yu wants to ask why Siyu and the others suddenly went to study in Singapore, right?"

"You're not being honest, are you? Aren't you going to tell us about what happened in New York?"

He Yuzhu remained expressionless, gestured for Yu Zecheng to sit down first, and then said, "Uncle Yu, I'm sorry to have worried you. The two girls did encounter some minor trouble in New York. It started on my end. You know my business is quite large now, so I have quite a few rivals, not only in Hong Kong but also overseas."

"Hmm, I know a little about that, continue."

"Last year was the oil crisis, and I made some money in the European futures market. Plus, I stockpiled a batch of crude oil, which meant I was taking away someone else's cake, the one from North America."

"And then?" Yu Zecheng narrowed his already small eyes.

"Then they paid someone to kidnap the two girls and demanded fifty million US dollars."

"Fifty million? Who is this person? That's outrageous! So you made the trip?"

"Yeah, if I don't go, who will? They're my two younger sisters."

"Is everything resolved?"

"It's been resolved, but I won't be able to continue my studies in New York," He Yuzhu said casually.

"You're avoiding the main issue again. How did you resolve it? Did you go and pay the ransom? That doesn't seem like your style."

"Hehe, you know what I mean. You and my Aunt Ping know me best. The kidnappers were fed to the fish, and I also took care of a few of the people behind them, and even made some money in the process."

"Yeah, that's more like you. You've made a little bit of money, but it's probably not just a little bit. Those people will be feeling the pinch for a long time."

"Awesome!" He Yuzhu gave a thumbs up.

"I don't understand finance or business, but I can analyze some things. Those two girls must have been terrified."

"Fortunately, Yu Shui is a bit timid, and Si Yu is no less capable than a man."

"We're not here to blame you, but in the future, family members shouldn't go to such far-away places, just in case..."

"I know this was an accident, and it made me aware of the situation outside. It won't happen again."

"That's good. Now I can explain things to your Aunt Ping when I get back."

"By the way, Yuyao wants to be a policeman. He said he would come to you himself."

"Yuyao? That kid just graduated from university not long ago, but what happened to him recently? I haven't seen him at all."

“He came to New York with me and has been accompanying Yushui and Siyu ever since.”

"Has he made up his mind?"

"Why don't you talk to him? After all, I don't know much about what's going on inside."

"You're being modest again. You don't understand how that kid Orion got to that position. You don't understand how your Aunt Ping became a superintendent?"

“That has nothing to do with being a policeman,” He Yuzhu shook his head.

"Alright, I'll ask Yuyao a good question since he came to me, and see what he's really thinking. Let's go downstairs, or people down there will start guessing what we're going to say again."

"it is good."

The two went downstairs and chatted for a while. Chen Lanxiang then asked someone to prepare a guest room for the couple. Yu Zecheng saw that Wang Cuiping had agreed, so he didn't refuse. He rarely stayed at the He family's house.

Before returning to their respective rooms, Wang Siyu cast an inquiring glance at He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu gave her a reassuring look, and the girl happily went upstairs with He Yushui. She usually stayed with He Yushui because she disliked having no one to talk to at night.

Back in the room, Xiaoman asked, "Did Uncle Yu ask about New York?"

"Ah."

"What did you say?"

“I just…” He Yuzhu recounted the conversation in detail.

"Uncle Yu didn't suspect anything?"

"It's impossible that there's no truth to it. Siyu is tight-lipped, so they probably didn't get anything out of her. But let's just leave it at that."

"That's good. You'll have to keep a close eye on them from now on."

"Don't worry, Singapore isn't like North America. Security has been rearranged this time, so there shouldn't be any major problems."

"What do those two girls want with you?"

"They were asking about things in New York, but I didn't say anything. Also, they wanted to participate in the lab's projects, but I told them to focus on their studies first and we'll talk about it once it's built."

"I hope it won't discourage them. None of the people you recruited are simple; in ancient times, they would have been considered founders of their own sects."

"How can they grow without being challenged? I recruited them to establish their own school of thought, and I will continue to send new people to them for training."

"So that's what you were planning to do."

"Otherwise, what can they do with all that? Just give me a minicomputer or a microcomputer and that's it?"

"You're really something, aren't you? You've been acting more and more like a businessman these past few years."

“I am a businessman now. Do you think my businesses are just for show?”

"Hehe, you know whether it's true or not," Xiaoman joked.

"You still understand me."

"Alright, go wash up and go to bed. Don't bother me anymore, I have things to take care of tomorrow."

"I arrange everything for you, and I make the decisions."

"don't want."

(End of this chapter)