Siheyuan, Shazhu: I have both parents in this life

Chapter 335 That bastard got crippled by someone else.

He Yuxin hung up the phone and went to the downstairs rest area. He had originally asked Li Chengru to come upstairs to rest, but the kid refused, saying that he was fine on the sofa downstairs.

Upon seeing He Yuxin come down, Li Chengru assumed she needed to go out and needed a car, so he quickly stood up and asked, "Mr. He, where shall we go this afternoon?"

"I need to talk to you about something. It's not convenient here, so let's go to my room."

"Oh, okay, okay!" Li Chengru said hurriedly.

After entering He Yuxin's room and closing the door, He Yuxin asked, "Are you familiar with the streets of Beijing?"

"Mr. He, I don't quite understand!"

"I've heard there are a lot of 'playboys' and the like in Beijing. Are you familiar with them?"

"I do know a few," Li Chengru replied after a moment's thought.

"Anyone willing to risk their life?"

"Mr. He, what do you want to do? With your status, do you really need to go through them? You can just give them a word on the official front, and someone will take care of it for you."

"Do you think we can handle what we're going to do today?"

Li Chengru understood, but he hesitated.

"We definitely won't let them handle the small matter, especially not that translator."

“This can be done,” Li Chengru said through gritted teeth.

"Don't get yourself into trouble," He Yuxin said, her words carrying two meanings. If Li Chengru got arrested, people would think of He Yuxin, which would cause a lot of trouble later.

"Don't worry, there are plenty of fights on the streets, and it's common for a few people to get hurt accidentally," Li Chengru said.

"Tell me how much money you need."

“This kind of thing doesn’t require money; there are plenty of people willing to do it,” Li Chengru said.

“That won’t do. There has to be a settlement allowance. I’ll give you five thousand first, and you can ask me for more if it’s not enough.” He Yuxin got up and put several stacks of large black dollars in front of Li Chengru.

Aren't you afraid I'll take the money and run away?

“If you think this is worth running away with the money, then go ahead and run,” He Yuxin said with a smile.

"No, no, I'm still looking forward to making big money with you in the future," Li Chengru said with a smile.

"You should take care of this this afternoon. Don't drive; it's too conspicuous. It's best if you don't show up yourself and let them take action a few days later, since we only had a conflict with them today."

"Okay, I promise I'll handle it perfectly."

"Don't make any promises you can't keep; you have to make sure you find the right person."

"I know, I don't want to go to jail," Li Chengru said with a smile, as he put the money into his handbag. It was a habit of his; when traveling, he always carried some odds and ends with him.

"Go ahead, and remember to come back for dinner. You chose the place."

"We can't forget, how could we forget about eating?"

Then Li Chengru left the car keys and went out. As for where he went, only he knows.

That evening, in a private room at Fengzeyuan Restaurant.

After all the dishes were served, everyone started eating. He Yuxin tasted a few bites, put down her chopsticks, and shook her head slightly.

"Mr. He, is this dish not to your liking?" Manager Li asked with concern.

He Yuxin smiled and said, "The food is good, and the restaurant is a long-established brand. It's just that the cooking and seasoning are still a bit lacking compared to my father's and my older brother's skills."

Everyone at the table was stunned.

Rosamund Kwan asked in surprise, "Brother He, Mr. He used to be a chef?"

Li Chengru's eyes widened as well: "President Xu didn't mention that! President He, are your father and elder brother's cooking skills really that good? Even the head chef at Fengzeyuan can't compare?"

“My father used to be a master chef of Shandong cuisine. My brother, on the other hand, had never been a chef, but he has surpassed his father in skill.”

“Wow, Mr. He really knows a lot!” Chung Chu-hung said. He Yu-yao had told her a little about He Yu-zhu’s deeds.

"Hehe, my older brother, how should I put it, I don't understand it either. Anyway, you think he shouldn't know it, but he does," He Yuxin laughed.

"No wonder Mr. He's business is so large," the two women said in unison.

He Yuxin stopped there and then urged everyone, "Eat, eat. I was just saying. The food here is really authentic."

Seeing that He Yuxin changed the subject, the group started talking about other things, which gradually led to the daytime incident and antiques.

After a few drinks, Manager Li also started talking.

"Mr. He, you have no idea what the situation is like now. Sigh, our shop is relatively law-abiding, but some people will send out anything for that little bit of foreign exchange quota. Good stuff is flowing out by the train carload! It really hurts to see! But we have quotas from above, so we can't do anything about it. Like those few items today, if it weren't for your help, I'm afraid... sigh!"

"No way, didn't you stay behind?"

"Of course they would. Those items were just acquired and haven't been priced yet, so they're still holding onto. Otherwise, if I weren't in the shop one day, they would definitely have been sold off by those people who only care about money."

He Yuxin listened quietly and poured him a full glass of wine: "Manager Li, don't you want to exchange foreign currency?"

“We can easily exchange ordinary items, we have plenty of those, but the items we received today each represent our history and culture, how can they be the same?” Manager Li sighed.

"How many people sneak out like they did today?"

"I don't know how many, but there are definitely some," Manager Li said vaguely.

"Oh, Manager Li, have you ever thought about changing places and continuing in this line of work? Perhaps working somewhere where you can better protect these things?"

Manager Li was taken aback, sobering up a bit, and looked at He Yuxin with a puzzled expression: "Mr. He, what do you mean by that?"

"The literal meaning," He Yuxin said.

"This will cost a lot of money!"

Manager Li looked He Yuxin up and down, but didn't find anything special about him.

"Money is not a problem!" He Yuxin said with a smile.

"Then what is the problem?" Manager Li asked.

"It has to be someone who knows the stuff. Otherwise, what's the point of buying a bunch of fakes? Do you think I have money to burn?"

"I haven't had a chance to ask where Mr. He works," Manager Li asked hurriedly upon hearing this.

"Let me formally introduce myself. I am He Yuxin, Deputy General Manager of the Yellow River Group in Mainland China, mainly responsible for some affairs in Mainland China," He Yuxin said.

"Yellow River Group?" Manager Li sat up straight instantly, his eyes wide. "Is it the Yellow River Group of Mr. He Fei, who donated hundreds of millions?"

“He Fei is my older brother.” He Yuxin nodded.

Manager Li gasped, his face filled with utter astonishment. Li Chengru, standing beside him, was no longer surprised, as Xu Damao had already told him about it.

The two women were also a bit shocked. Hundreds of millions of dollars, donated just like that, how come Hong Kong didn't know about this? This is big news!

"My God, he's Mr. He Fei's brother!" Manager Li exclaimed, his hands trembling slightly. "What...what do you want me to do?"

“I don’t know the specifics of what to do or how to do it; you’ll need to talk to my older brother. He values ​​our country’s cultural heritage highly and is capable of doing some things. If you’re interested, I can introduce you.” He Yuxin looked at him. “Of course, it depends on your own willingness.”

Manager Li replied almost without hesitation, "Interested! Of course I'm interested! If it can help Mr. He and the Yellow River Group, and preserve more valuable things for the country, I, Li, will never refuse! I wonder if Mr. He Fei..."

"Wait for my news." He Yuxin raised his glass. "Come on, Manager Li, let's drink to our meeting today, and to the treasures left by our ancestors."

"Cheers!" Manager Li excitedly downed the drink in one gulp, his face glowing with renewed vitality.

Li Chengru watched and listened from the side, his eyes shining.

After the meal, He Yuxin asked Li Chengru to take the two women home first, while he and Manager Li stayed in the private room to continue their conversation for a while.

The main questions were about Manager Li's connections and channels, and also about finding out about those everyday matters.

Manager Li got excited again when this topic came up.

Manager Li, getting emotional, unconsciously tapped his fingers on the table: "Mr. He, you don't know, some things... sigh, it really hurts to see! Just last month, I heard that there was a shop in the south of the city that traded a rare Ming Dynasty edition of the 'Compendium of Materia Medica' to a few Japanese people for a color TV! That book is a unique copy!"

He Yuxin's brows furrowed even more: "They specifically target these rare and ancient books?"

"It's not just ancient books! Calligraphy, paintings, and porcelain are all visible. I've heard that some people specifically go to old pharmacies and families of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, trying every means to get their ancestral prescriptions. A while ago, an old master craftsman from Tongrentang was telling me that a Japanese man insisted on paying a high price for his family's Angong Niuhuang Wan formula," Manager Li said in a deep voice.

He Yuxin's expression was solemn. He remembered that his elder brother, He Yuzhu, had specifically instructed Da Mao to pay attention to this situation, but he did not expect it to have become so serious.

"Manager Li, do you have any specific leads or evidence?"

Manager Li hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "To be honest, those of us in this line of work all have some sources of information. We generally know who frequently smuggles good stuff overseas. As for those Japanese..."

He paused for a moment, then added, “They usually stay at the Beijing Hotel or the Jianguo Hotel, and are often taken around by a translator surnamed Jin.”

He Yuxin nodded: "Have you met that translator Jin before?"

“I’ve met him a few times,” Manager Li said. “He was originally a teacher at a foreign language institute, but later he worked as a translator and guide for the Japanese. He’s said to be fluent in Japanese and knowledgeable about our antiques and artifacts, but he’s just... he specializes in helping foreigners rip off their own people.”

A cold glint flashed in He Yuxin's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure: "Thank you for informing me of this, Manager Li. I will contact my elder brother as soon as possible regarding inviting you to the Yellow River Group. Could you help me compile a list in the next few days, detailing the important lost cultural relics and ancient books?"

"Well," Manager Li hesitated, "some of these things I've only heard secondhand, so they might not be accurate."

"No problem, we'll sort out as much as we can, especially the rare items." He Yuxin said, taking out a pen and paper from her bag and writing down a phone number. "This is my hotel room number. You can contact me directly after you've finished sorting."

Manager Li solemnly accepted the note: "Mr. He, rest assured, I will do my best."

The two chatted for a while longer before He Yuxin got up to say goodbye.

It was past nine o'clock in the evening when we got back to the hotel.

He Yuxin first called Rosamund Kwan and the others to inquire about Li Chengru's whereabouts. Upon learning that the boy had already gone home, he said goodnight and hung up the phone.

Then he dialed the phone number in He Yuzhu's study.

"Brother, it's me."

"Yuxin, how did the chat go?"

He Yuxin gave a detailed report of what she had learned from Manager Li that evening.

He Yuzhu on the other end of the phone said, "The situation is more serious than I imagined. It seems this matter needs to be handled as soon as possible. Here's what we'll do: have Manager Li compile the list as soon as possible, not just for those in small towns, but also for those in other countries, they're not exactly good people either. Also, regarding inviting him to the group, you can discuss it yourself. Whether or not to open a store is your decision. You're in charge in China now."

"Understood," He Yuxin replied. "Then, about those little days..."

"Take the list first. After you get the list, I'll have someone collect the evidence."

"I know, brother."

The next morning, Li Chengru came over, and He Yuxin told him to come directly to the room. As he entered, He Yuxin asked, "Chengru, how did things go?"

"Mr. He, we've found the men, they're all reliable brothers. We're just waiting for your word, we can take action anytime." Li Chengru's voice was tinged with excitement.

"No rush, let me finish taking care of some things here first," He Yuxin said.

“Alright, they won’t move without my permission,” Li Chengru said.

Over the next two days, He Yuxin accompanied Rosamund Kwan and Cherie Chung to visit other attractions in Beijing, and also took the time to send the developed photos to Hong Kong.

Manager Li also received news very quickly.

On the morning of the third day, he arrived at the hotel and handed a thick stack of documents to He Yuxin.

"Mr. He, this is some information I've compiled." Manager Li looked somewhat tired, clearly having been on the go for the past few days. "Some of it is confirmed, some is hearsay, and I've marked it all clearly." He Yuxin took the materials and glanced through them. They contained detailed records of the loss of numerous cultural relics and ancient books, including information such as the time, place, and people involved.

"Thank you for your hard work, Manager Li," He Yuxin said earnestly.

"It's not hard work, I did it voluntarily," Manager Li said.

"I've already discussed the matter of inviting you to the Yellow River Group with my elder brother. We plan to establish an antique business and would like you to be in charge, mainly responsible for collecting and protecting cultural relics and ancient books that have been lost to private hands. What do you think?"

Manager Li's voice trembled with excitement: "Really? Mr. He, I... I will do my best and never let you down!"

What about your current job?

"Resign," Manager Li said.

"And your home? You know, this isn't some state-owned enterprise."

"I'll explain it when I get back, and they'll understand. Actually, my two sons are learning to do this too."

What is your current salary?

"Less than a hundred yuan," Manager Li said.

He Yuxin nodded, thought for a moment, and said, "How about this, your basic salary here will be 500 yuan per month for now, and there will be corresponding bonuses based on the value of the cultural relics you collect. What do you think?"

"Five hundred? Isn't that too high?" Manager Li was taken aback.

"It would be considered high in the country, but not abroad."

"Oh!"

"You don't need to be envious. Your future rewards will definitely be much higher than your salary, provided that you do well."

"I will try my best to do it well, but I can't do it by myself."

"You can hire people yourself; I'm giving you that authority, but..."

"I'll keep a close eye on them; we won't hire anyone with questionable character," Manager Li hurriedly said.

"It's not that your two boys can't work in the store, but you can understand that their wages should be based on their skill level, right?"

"No problem! No problem!" Manager Li nodded repeatedly. His two sons were still temporary workers; they couldn't get permanent jobs after returning from working in the countryside.

After seeing Manager Li off, He Yuxin immediately faxed the materials to He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu called back quickly, and his message was simple: he gave He Yuxin a phone number to call, and someone would come to collect the documents; the rest was none of his concern.

He Yuxin hung up the phone and dialed the number He Yuzhu had given her. Another slightly aged voice came from the other end: "Hello!"

"Hello, someone asked me to call this number and wait for someone to pick up the documents."

"Are you Yuxin?"

"You know me?"

"Hehe, I visited your home when you were a child. My surname is Fang."

"Ah, I was too young then, I don't remember," He Yuxin said.

“That’s normal. Where are you staying now? I’ll have someone go and get the documents.”

"I live at," He Yuxin said, referring to her address.

"Okay, it will be there in half an hour at the latest. I'm sorry to have taken up your time."

"It's alright, Director Fang."

"Hahaha, where did you learn that from? Just call me Uncle Fang like your brother does. I'm busy right now, but if you're still in Beijing when I'm done, I'll treat you to a meal."

"I should be the one inviting you."

"That's true, your He family is rich now. By the way, how's your cooking?"

"It's alright, but not as good as my dad or my older brother."

"What about your fifth child?"

"Old Five?"

"Yes, Yu Yan."

"Have you met him and even eaten his cooking?"

"That kid isn't good at anything else, but he's pretty good at making noodles."

“I’m a little bit better than him,” He Yuxin said.

"Okay, if you're treating, you'll have to cook for yourself. I'll contact you again when I have time."

“Okay, Uncle Fang, as long as I’m still in Beijing, I can do it anytime,” He Yuxin said.

"Okay, it's settled. Bye."

"toot toot"

He Yuxin was a little confused. His brother hadn't mentioned this before, or perhaps he had mentioned it but they were too young to remember. However, entrusting such a big matter to this person meant that this person must be someone of great importance.

Twenty minutes later, there was a knock on He Yuxin's door, and the person who came said directly, "Chief Fang asked me to come and get some things."

"Here." He Yuxin handed the item to the other person.

"You are He Yuxin, He Yuzhu's younger brother?"

"Do you know my brother?"

"You really do look alike. How's your kung fu coming along? How much of your brother's skill do you have?" The other person didn't answer and continued to ask.

"My kung fu skills aren't up to par, maybe a fraction of them," He Yuxin said.

"When do I have time for a friendly spar?"

"This"

"Just kidding. I've known your brother for a long time. Leave this to us, and you don't need to worry about it. Remember, don't do anything."

"Oh, okay, okay!"

"Alright, I'm going back to report."

After the person left, He Yuxin saw a familiar figure lingering in the corridor.

"Cheng Ru? When did you arrive?" He Yuxin

Li Chengru turned around upon hearing the voice, his face showing some anxiety: "President He, I just arrived, something's happened!"

"Let's talk inside!" He Yuxin's heart sank. She looked around to make sure no one was there, then pulled Li Chengru into the room.

"Tell me, what happened?" He Yuxin asked.

"That translator Jin... he had both legs broken last night, comminuted fractures, and he's still in the hospital being treated!" Li Chengru whispered.

He Yuxin's face immediately turned ugly, and he said in a low voice, "Didn't I tell you not to take any action for the time being?"

"I didn't hire anyone to do it!" Li Chengru hurriedly explained. "I asked those brothers, and they haven't done it yet!"

He Yuxin was stunned. If it wasn't Li Chengru's man, then who could it be?
Then he asked, "Do you know who did it?"

"I don't know. I've had people inquire, but there's still no news."

Suddenly, he remembered what the man had said when he left, but he felt something was off, since the man had just left.

"What do you think might be the culprit?" He Yuxin asked again.

"Mr. He, there were a lot of people that day, so it's highly likely. Why don't you ask Manager Li if there's been any activity on the street over there?"

"Forget it, let it be ruined. It saves us the trouble of doing it ourselves."

"Mr. He, the money..."

"Just send it over, consider it a deposit. Who knows what we might need in the future?"

“Okay, I’ll talk to them later, otherwise those bastards will think they got it for nothing,” Li Chengru said.

"You should be secretly happy. If they really did it, you'd be in a panic," He Yuxin said.

"That's true, but who is this guy? He's pretty ruthless, and it's really satisfying!"

"No need to think about it anymore, just consider him a righteous man!"

"hey-hey!"

"By the way, how much longer will your film crew stay in Beijing?"

"About a month or two, why?"

"It's nothing, I was just asking. I probably won't be able to go to Jidong, I have things to do here."

"Oh!"

"Oh, right, this is your wages, kid." He Yuxin said, taking out a stack of ten-dollar bills and handing them to Li Chengru.

"I can't take this money, I'm not after this." Li Chengru quickly waved his hand.

"So what are you after? What, you're so happy to be my free driver?"

"It's great. You have no idea how many heads I'll turn when I drive that car back."

"Come on, that won't fill your stomach. Take the money and buy something for your family when you get home," He Yuxin said, stuffing the money into Li Chengru's hand.

"Thank you so much, Mr. He. I'll just have to accept it, even if it's a bit of a rip-off."

"That's right, otherwise I'd really feel bad making you keep driving," He Yuxin said with a smile.

"Mr. He, has the deal been finalized regarding the store opening we discussed yesterday?"

"What, you're interested too?"

"I don't understand, and besides, I have a job now."

"Is there enough money for the family?"

"Isn't this the one I have!" Li Chengru waved the big black ten in his hand.

"You're satisfied with this?"

"That's impossible, but we need to make money through legitimate means."

"Okay, I understand. We'll go to Liulichang again this afternoon."

"Do you still want to buy antiques?"

“No, let’s go look at the storefront,” He Yuxin said.

"You really want to open a shop? The houses in that area aren't cheap." After saying that, Li Chengru slapped his forehead. He had forgotten that this guy was rich.

(End of this chapter)