Courtyard houses: Those who are capable are rewarded, and many children bring many blessings.

Outside the window, light snow falls as people wash and clean; inside, the sounds of gongs and drums fill the air…

After a thoroughly enjoyable storm.

"Boss, I'm curious, what kind of woman is your wife that you've never considered changing her?"

"You should all be free of anything else before the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, right? If you're not afraid of the cold, you're all welcome to stay at my house."

"Ah! Is the boss so generous? Well, with such a good man like you, who would be willing to let go? Over the past few years, I've come to realize that we women are nothing in front of successful men like you."

"It's good that you understand. You can be jealous, but do it secretly. If you don't like it, you can leave. No one will stop you."

Tell me about the factories you've visited these past few days, and which factories are you interested in?

"Putting everything else aside, just looking at the clothes people are wearing on the street, I feel that this market is not ordinary. It's all gray or military green, not to mention the styles. We also inquired about the workers' wages, and a skilled worker only earns thirty-odd yuan a month."

All things considered, it only costs a little over HK$100, which is only one-fifth of the labor cost in Hong Kong Island.

"If we build a factory here, we can make a fortune just from labor costs."

"These past few years, you've gained valuable experience at the investment firm; you see things clearly. Bingqian, what about you?"

"I don't know as much as Ah Mei. Since Ah Mei says the clothing market is huge and has investment potential, I think we should invest in the entire industry chain, from spinning mills to weaving mills, to finished garments, and even retail. Wouldn't that make us more money?" Zhang Bingqian, who spent a lot of time with Niu Dazhuang, had bigger ideas.

"It's good that you want to make money, but you have to take things one step at a time. There are factories like this in China. You can continue your investigation, focusing on the textile industry."

Sole proprietorship is currently not allowed under policy. In a joint venture, we'll hold 19% of the shares, but we absolutely must manage it. Let's start with a factory and see how it goes. You can also gain some management experience.”

Both sisters looked embarrassed.

"You don't understand. You can hire knowledgeable people from Hong Kong Island and pay them higher salaries."

"oh!"

With a specific goal in mind, Zhang Bingqian and her sister were no longer confused.

Niu Dazhuang didn't stay overnight either.

Among the patriotic businessmen from Hong Kong Island, some would occasionally look out the window at the snowy scenery, since it was rare to see snow in Hong Kong Island, even after several years.

"President, isn't that the big shot in the green coat riding a bicycle?"

Ma Wanqi, president of the Las Vegas Businessmen Association, approached: "How is that possible? Even if the government doesn't provide him with a car, with his wealth, what kind of car can't he buy? How could he possibly be out in this freezing weather..."

He stopped mid-sentence.

"Is this kid just putting on a show? Let's go down and check it out."

Well, the group from Hong Kong and Macau were all curious, so they all got off the bike and gathered at the entrance of the Yanjing Hotel, watching as Niu Dazhuang struggled to ride his old bicycle through the snow on a snowy day.

"He's fallen, he's fallen... Hey, what a weirdo!"

Although the snowfall wasn't heavy, there was still a layer of snow on the ground. On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the sanitation workers hadn't had time to shovel the snow yet.

"Extraordinary people always do things differently from ordinary people, everyone, let's all go!" Well, even Old Master Huo came down.

In terms of money, all these people combined probably don't have as much as Niu Dazhuang alone, so it's definitely not that they can't afford a car. There's only one explanation left: he just has this particular hobby!

Niu Dazhuang's car overturned four or five times along the way. Although he didn't fall, he got covered in snow.

He was still cursing as he walked in the door: "Next time, even if the King of Heaven himself comes, don't even think about telling me to go out on a snowy day, damn it. Meiru, come here and rub my back..."

Although it was snowing and cold outside, it couldn't dampen the restless hearts of the young people. In a small pavilion in Beihai Park, Niu Chengqun was chatting animatedly with a pretty girl.

"Linlin, in my hometown, this snowy weather would be perfect for hunting rabbits in the mountains... Why are you still unhappy?"

The girl named Linlin pouted, her face red from the cold: "Didn't you say your family was introducing you to another potential partner? Why are you coming to see me again?"

"They're all just ordinary girls, why would I be interested in them? I don't want to go on dates. When are you coming home with me to meet my parents? We can settle things then and avoid all this trouble."

"I'm five years older than you, will your family agree to that?"

"So what if you're five years older? You're even more educated than me. I'm worried your family won't approve. We'd better meet your parents as soon as possible. My unreliable dad might just disappear again. He'll be gone for at least six months."

I'm the eldest son in my family, and my mother can't make the decision about my marriage on her own.

"My mom also inquired about your family situation and said your family members are quite complicated, so she doesn't really approve of us continuing our relationship. It's really worrying. Does your family have connections overseas?"

Niu Chengqun awkwardly scratched the back of his head: "Your mom is being too subtle. It's all my unreliable dad's doing. He found me more than a dozen aunts and I have more than twenty siblings."

The girl named Linlin, upon hearing this, gasped in astonishment, her mouth agape: "It's a miracle your dad's still alive! Why wasn't he arrested back then?"

"Although my dad isn't very reliable, he's still quite capable. He managed to get my mom and all my aunts back to their hometown a long time ago."

"Aren't there any Red Guards in your hometown?"

"Those Red Guards are nothing! They can't even get into the village. The production team leader is one of my uncles; the whole village is practically my ancestor. Who dares to cause trouble!"

"Even now, it's not allowed!"

"My aunts are happy with it, so what can others say? I'll tell you a secret, but don't tell anyone else."

"How come your family has so many secrets?"

"With more people, there are bound to be more secrets."

"Then you tell me!"

"That happened the year before last. Do you know the petrochemical company in western Beijing?"

"I know, it's been in the newspapers. It's the largest producer of that stuff in the country, and the equipment is imported. It's solved the food problem for tens of thousands of people... What does that have to do with the secret you're talking about?"

"Let me tell you slowly. The year before last, the district head from that area personally came to my house and invited my dad to attend the completion ceremony!"

"You're bragging again. Your dad's the mayor? The district head came to your house to invite your dad to an event!"

"When have I ever bragged? Everything I've said in the past is true, it's just that you don't believe me."

Linlin pouted: "Keep bragging, let's see what tricks you can come up with this year!"

"Then I'll brag. What brag? I'll continue. Where were we?"

"Tell them that the district head of western Beijing has come to your house to invite your father to the completion ceremony."

"Yes, guess what my dad said."

"You told me not to interrupt, so hurry up and say it."