Siheyuan, Shazhu: I have both parents in this life

Chapter 405 Let's get something big

Things were progressing smoothly in China, but an urgent matter came from Hong Kong.

"Boss, we've received news from Ukolan about the 'big ship'."

He Yuzhu perked up: "Oh? What do you mean!"

"It's a mess over there right now. The same people have come looking for us, but this time they're middlemen, and they're asking for a lot more. Besides the ship itself, they seem to want to sell a lot of 'packaged' items as well. And the price they're asking isn't low."

"How many?"

"The ship and everything else cost fifty million US dollars, plus they need to send people out."

"Is the ship complete? Or is it just the hull that's being sold? What documents are included?"

“Our people didn’t dare to ask in detail. This matter is too big; they don’t dare to make the decision.”

“I understand. You should have them clarify things, keep the other party calm, and express our interest, but we need time to raise funds and find a suitable ‘partner.’ It’s not worth making a trip for such a small piece of information.”

"Boss, are you still going?"

"We'll see when the time comes. This time, we're most likely just middlemen."

"Okay, I'll arrange for them to ask over there in a bit."

"it is good."

After hanging up the phone, He Yuzhu thought for a while about how to handle the matter. He wouldn't handle it as complicatedly as those people in his previous life. He could provide the money, but the conditions had to be agreed upon first.

He went directly to Lao Fang's place.

After hearing He Yuzhu's explanation of the key information without specifying the details, Lao Fang's hand holding the teacup froze in mid-air, his eyes suddenly lit up, and his breathing became a little rapid.

However, he asked, "Zhu Zi, can you get it back safely? What are your requirements?"

"I can get it back, but you can't just ask me to take the risk without any explanation, can you?"

"Of course, I'll think about it and find a suitable person. I can't let you suffer any losses."

"Uncle, you should understand that I don't care about that little bit of money; I'm talking about something else."

"You don't care about fifty million US dollars? You're really extravagant. You could have just said that to me." Old Fang glared at him.

“I’ve donated more than that amount over the years,” He Yuzhu said, pursing his lips.

"Why do you regret it?"

"Alright, old man, stop arguing with me."

"Let me think about this. You go back first, and don't tell anyone."

"Am I stupid? Let's go. You need to be quick here. The situation over there changes every day, and things might change if we're too late," He Yuzhu said.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Old Fang nodded seriously.

After He Yuzhu left, Lao Fang started pacing back and forth in his room. He knew that GJ owed He Yuzhu too much, and he, Lao Fang, owed even more, but the other party had already turned the page on the past.

Since returning to China, He Yuzhu has encountered trouble at every turn, but he has never gotten angry. Now that He Yuzhu is taking the initiative to come to him with this kind of thing, he can't afford to mess this up.

There aren't many people from his generation left now, and he really needs to choose the one still alive who can do this.

After much deliberation, nothing seemed right. Old Fang gritted his teeth, picked up the phone, and dialed a top-secret number.

A voice with a heavy local accent came from the other end of the phone: "Xiao Fang? Calling at this hour, is it urgent?"

"Sir, there's something important that I must report in person," Lao Fang said solemnly.

"Then come to my place. It's been a long time since you've been here. I'll send someone to pick you up."

"Okay, Chief."

An hour later, Lao Fang gave an elderly man a detailed report of the news brought by He Yuzhu.

The old man listened, his cigarette never stopping.

"Is the information reliable?" the old man asked after Lao Fang finished speaking.

“He wouldn’t lie,” Old Fang replied.

What are his conditions?

"Did not mention."

"Didn't mention it? So you're telling us to figure it out ourselves? I've heard a lot about the Yellow River Group these past few years, they're really something!"

Old Fang broke out in a cold sweat.

"Why are you so nervous? Are you afraid I'll discard you after I've served my purpose?"

"no!"

“I understand his concerns. Over the years, he has indeed done a lot, both openly and secretly. We cannot discourage people, and we cannot let those who do these things live in fear.”

Old Fang simply nodded without saying a word.

“He can’t be a middleman. We can’t negotiate on our own. We can only buy from him, and there can’t be any authorization documents. There won’t be any awards after the matter is settled. We’ll tell him that the country remembers his contribution. If this matter is successful, all past issues, no matter which aspect they involve, can be wiped clean as long as they don’t violate the major principles. In the future, he and his businesses will be given the convenience and support they deserve for development in the country. This is the biggest promise I can give him.”

Old Fang wanted to speak up several times; he had an urge to speak up for He Yuzhu, but he held back in the end.

Is there something you want to say?

"No, I'll go talk to him when I get back." Old Fang shook his head. The promise he had just made carried immense weight, almost like a get-out-of-jail-free card and a pass to the future.

"Remember, Xiao Fang, this matter is highly confidential and should only be known to essential personnel. Ensure the safety of fund transfers and the flawless transportation of goods. Develop a detailed plan and report back to me regularly."

"Yes!"

When Lao Fang got back, he talked to He Yuzhu, and He Yuzhu accepted the arrangement.

Now that the person has spoken, the basic tone of the matter has been set, and there will inevitably be corresponding implementations afterward, so there is no need to worry that it is just an empty promise.

However, he still emphasized one point to Lao Fang: the specific contact person must be reliable and must be strictly vetted.

He didn't want things to get complicated by an internal leak when things were at a crucial point, as that would make his situation abroad even more difficult.

Old Fang nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, I will personally oversee the selection process, and I will not tolerate any substandard candidates."

With the matter initially settled, He Yuzhu got up and left without lingering any longer.

He knew that Lao Fang would naturally handle the specific operations afterward; all he needed to do was ask Wu Kelan for news.

Bai Yifeng's reply confirmed the deal, but there was a pleasant surprise: they had information on the power plant, and the price had increased by 20 million US dollars.

"Agree to their request, stall them, and I'll go once I've made the arrangements here."

"Should I send someone to China to go with you?"

"Tell the people from last time to go and wait for me over there. I'll take care of Fan Hu and the others here."

"it is good."

A few days later, news came from Lao Fang that the preliminary candidates had been decided: a rising star and a descendant of a famous general.

Having made up his mind, He Yuzhu confirmed with Bai Yifeng again that the people from Hong Kong had already set off. He then purchased an astonishing amount of supplies in Beijing, stored them in his spatial storage, and took Fan Hu and the others on the K3/4 international train.

Before leaving, Xiaoman only reminded him: "Brother Zhu, you're not a young man anymore, you need to be careful."

"Don't worry, I'm just going to discuss a business deal. I'll be back soon. I want to come back and hold my grandson."

He Yuzhu and his group bought soft sleeper tickets. After boarding the train, Fan Hu and the others checked several rooms nearby.

The further north the train went, the more people got on, especially when it reached Heilongjiang Province, where the train stopped at major stations along the way and the people getting on were all sorts of people.

There are "international resellers" who trade goods, and there are also pickpockets with shifty eyes who deliberately dart into crowds.

Some even tried to lure tourists with a clumsy "guess the melon seeds" game, while touts came over and whispered to ask if they needed "currency exchange" or "special services."

Inside the carriage, Fan Hu and his men were seemingly scattered around He Yuzhu's berths and aisle, but their eyes remained vigilant, watching for any suspicious movements.

They kept all the random people outside, and since there were quite a few of them, nothing else happened.

He Yuzhu also told them not to meddle in other people's business, otherwise, if they caused trouble, the road ahead would be difficult.

Traveling across the vast Siberian plains, the view outside the window is monotonous forests and snowfields.

He Yuzhu spent most of his time in his compartment, occasionally venturing out. After a long and uncomfortable journey, the train finally arrived at its destination.

After getting off the train and resting for a while, He Yuzhu and his group boarded another train to Kyiv.

The person in charge of picking them up was a Hong Kong subordinate codenamed "Mako Shark." He was shrewd and capable, and immediately reported to He Yuzhu upon seeing him: "Boss, the situation over there is more chaotic than we imagined. Several key figures are eager to make their move, but there's also suspicion among them. The items have been basically confirmed: besides the 'ship,' there's the power station data they mentioned before, and even some 'add-ons' that weren't on our list but might be valuable. The price is very tight: 70 million, and it must be in hard currency; part of the payment will need to go through special channels. Also, the list of personnel to be resettled and the destination requirements are here." He handed over a sealed envelope.

Where is Edward?

"He's keeping them occupied over there, afraid they'll make a deal with someone else."

When can we inspect the goods?

"They want to do what they did last time: send someone out before they'll let us inspect the goods."

"No problem, go ahead and arrange it. Have all the technicians arrived yet?"

"They've arrived, but ours are all civilian-use; there might be some things that are..."

"Just verify the authenticity of the documents. As for the physical items, if they can be activated, then activate them; if they cannot be activated, then check their completeness."

"Okay, I'll inform Edward right away."

"Go."

The transaction went relatively smoothly, because the last transaction was perfect.

Because there were so many items, the inspection process was intermittent and the location was changed several times.

The technicians brought by He Yuzhu, under limited conditions and time, did their best to verify the mountain of documents and confirmed that the key parts were not forged.

As for the enormous "ship" and its "additional equipment," although functional testing was impossible, its structural integrity and some distinctive features were sufficient to demonstrate its value. Ultimately, only after confirming that the first group of people requiring relocation had safely arrived in the third-party country were He Yuzhu's men allowed to approach the core area to complete the final handover.

Late at night, in a secluded harbor, the cold wind howled.

A huge black shadow lay silently in the darkness, like a lurking beast.

After receiving the box full of hard currency and confirming by phone that the money had been deposited into the designated account, the other party quickly disappeared into the night.

Standing on the dock, He Yuzhu looked at the enormous thing in front of him and was filled with emotion.

He didn't have much time for reflection. He gestured for Fan Hu and the others to go to a more distant location to keep watch, while he boarded the "big ship" that carried the hopes and secrets of countless people alone.

After looking around, we disembarked.

After confirming that no one was around, he touched the cold hull of the ship.

The next moment, the massive ship, along with the several heavily wrapped aircraft, some sealed missiles and radar equipment, and even some key equipment and data boxes piled up in the cabins and docks, vanished from the spot. A huge whirlpool formed on the sea surface, causing a great commotion. Fan Hu's voice came through the walkie-talkie.

"Ignore it, continue to be vigilant."

"Yes."

About an hour later, He Yuzhu went out to meet up with Fan Hu and the others.

"Boss, the stuff."

"They've already driven away, so we don't need to worry about this place anymore. Leave immediately and proceed to the next step according to plan."

"Yes." The subordinates all knew not to ask questions they shouldn't.

Instead of staying in Ukraine, they began "shopping spree" throughout the federal government.

At this time, the Federation was in a state of chaos, with people living in fear and panic. Countless once-important national treasures were being sold as scrap metal.

He Yuzhu traveled between major industrial cities, using his large stock of daily necessities and hard currency to start buying.

He accepts anything of value, including CNC machine tools, precision instruments, special steel, and even blueprints and technical data for entire production lines.

When the supplies in the space were exhausted, he sent the remaining items back to China through normal international trade channels.

This "purchasing" trip, which lasted for several months, yielded far more results than initially expected, and He Yuzhu will definitely recoup his investment in the large ship on this trip.

Then He Yuzhu, along with Fan Hu and the others, embarked on their journey home.

On the way back, the pickpockets, swindlers, and human traffickers on the K3/4 international train were out of luck.

Fan Hu and his gang dealt with them one by one, one wave after another. They all had identification, so the train police had no choice but to cooperate. In the end, the dining car was almost full.

After crossing the border and arriving at the first station, the train police officer got off the train and ran to the platform to bring the station police, and also called the city police station.

Then dozens of people were forced off the train, causing it to stop for more than ten minutes. When the train policeman got back on the train, he became a passenger, and another team of police officers boarded the train with him.

These people didn't bother Fan Hu and his group; they had already checked their identification.

When they were almost in Beijing, Fan Hu got out of the car and made a phone call back.

They exited the Beijing Railway Station, where several jeeps were already waiting outside.

When they arrived at the door, Xiaoman was already waiting there.

"came back?"

"Well, I'm back."

Turning to Fan Hu, He Yuzhu said, "Tell everyone to go back and get some rest. You've all worked hard this time."

"Boss, you should get some rest too." Fan Hu nodded and led his men back to their lodgings.

Fan Hu and the others started their car, and He Yuzhu smiled and shook Xiaoman's hand, "Let's go home!"

"I hope everything goes smoothly."

"smoothly."

"There's good news in the family too!"

"Huizhen gave birth? Boy or girl?"

"Grandson, we're waiting for you to name him."

"Where is it? Take me there quickly."

"You should wash up; you smell. The children are at the hospital."

"well."

He Yuzhu quickly washed up, changed into clean clothes, and rushed to the hospital with Xiaoman.

The ward was bustling with activity. He Daqing and Chen Lanxiang were all smiles around the crib.

He Yaozu stayed by Le Huizhen's bedside, holding her hand.

He Yaozong and He Ningxue were also present.

When He Yuzhu entered, everyone greeted him.

"Dad, you're back." Le Huizhen's face was still a little pale, but she was in good spirits.

"Thank you for your hard work." He Yuzhu nodded and walked to the crib.

The little one was wrapped in swaddling clothes, eyes closed, cheeks rosy.

"Daddy, hurry up and name your grandson, we're all waiting," He Ningxue urged.

He Yuzhu examined the child and pondered for a moment.

His journey there exposed him to the vastness and strife of the outside world, making him appreciate even more the preciousness of peace and tranquility for his country.

“Let’s call him ‘He Shining.’ Ning means peace and tranquility.” He said slowly. “I don’t wish for him to be rich and powerful, I only wish that he can live a peaceful and prosperous life.”

"He Shining, good, what a good name!" He Daqing was the first to agree, "Peace is a blessing!"

Chen Lanxiang nodded repeatedly: "He Shining, Xiao Ningning, sounds beautiful!"

He Yaozu and Le Huizhen exchanged a glance and smiled with satisfaction: "Thank you, Dad."

Looking at this heartwarming scene, He Yuzhu felt much of the fatigue from his journey dissipate.

New life represents new hope, and everything he did before was precisely to create a better future for future generations.
After visiting the children, before I could even have a hot meal at home, Lao Fang came looking for me.

"Zhu Zi, you're back. Is everything settled?"

"Uncle Fang, don't you give me any time to catch my breath? I just got back and you're here right after?"

"How can I not be anxious about something this big? Do you think everyone is as calm and collected as you are, no matter what happens?"

"Have I?"

"What do you think? You haven't answered my question yet."

"Don't worry, it's all arranged, but it won't be quick. I'll let you know when it's ready."

"Will there be any problems on the road? The thing is so big, isn't it?"

"It shouldn't be a big problem. I'll let you know if I need any help."

"Then please don't be shy. I can't help with the work, but the people who collect the items should also do their part."

"Well, I won't stand on ceremony."

"How much did it cost in total?"

"Seventy million US dollars."

"So many? Did they raise the price?"

"No, I bought some other things too."

"Why didn't you discuss it with me? If they don't want it, you've bought it for nothing."

"Don't worry, they'll beg me to give it to them."

"What exactly is it?"

He Yuzhu said a few things, and Lao Fang patted him hard on the shoulder: "You're the only one who's good enough. This is a real surprise. If they can't keep their promises, won't you regret it?"

"It doesn't matter, someone will always remember."

"Hey, you!"

"Uncle Fang, your mindset has changed quite a bit since you retired."

"The world is changing, so why can't I change?"

"Yes, of course it is."

"By the way, did you go see your grandson? What did you name him?"

"He Shining".

"World peace, you certainly have big ambitions."

There has to be something wrong with it.

"Alright, I'm going to reply to them now, so they won't get anxious and bother you again."

"Okay, you have to come over for a drink when the baby turns one month old."

"Do you need to tell me? I had to come even if you didn't invite me. I'm leaving."