Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

At the end of May, the Russians gradually left the steel rolling mill. They wanted to stay in the capital of China, but that was just wishful thinking.

There are arrangements made above, and they need to cooperate.

Li Jiuzhou also relaxed, and it was only at this time that he had time to take on private jobs.

Boss Lou invited him to his house to cook several times, but he never had time. Now that he has some free time, he should go and visit him.

After the meal was cooked, the Lou family enjoyed a delicious meal.

Lou Bancheng and Li Jiuzhou were still chatting and drinking tea in the courtyard.

Lou Bancheng kept talking, and Li Jiuzhou listened.

It's been a long time since our last conversation, and Lou Bancheng has made some moves, but not many.

He gradually reduced his shareholding in his businesses and donated them all to the country. Now he only owns 10% of the entire industry.

That means he owns 10% of the shares in each industry.

When the joint venture first started, he held 30% of the entire industry, but now that has shrunk to 20%.

To be honest, Lou Bancheng was heartbroken and could hardly breathe when he donated the money. All his colleagues were calling him an idiot and a spendthrift!

That's the culmination of generations of hard work by the Lou family! And they just donated it all away like that? What an idiot!

Lou Bancheng kept this last 10% in order to preserve the last bit of his ancestral property.

Finally, Lou Bancheng looked at Li Jiuzhou and asked with a wry smile:

"Jiuzhou, do I look like an idiot to you?"

"Uh...cough cough cough..." Li Jiuzhou almost choked on Lou Bancheng's question.

He quickly took a sip of tea to moisten his throat and said:

"Uncle, the fact that you asked that question shows that your heart has already been elevated."

Those who criticize you are now on the opposite side of you; as the saying goes, those who walk different paths cannot make plans together!

"However, your sublimation is still a bit lacking."

Lou Bancheng listened very carefully to Li Jiuzhou's words. When Li Jiuzhou mentioned sublimation, Lou Bancheng's heart stirred. Indeed, wasn't that sublimation?

But the last sentence made him frown, and he asked:

"Where is the problem?"

Li Jiuzhou grinned: "You just said you donated another 20% of the Lou family's assets, that's the gist of it."

"Why keep that 10%? It'll be a nuisance to the higher-ups, and it'll be too much for you to handle!"

"Just go for it! What are you waiting for? You need courage and determination to do things that no one else or your peers have done before. Be the first to try something new!"

"I can't speak of the benefits, but you should understand the principle of being debt-free."

"Aren't you in a situation like someone who's drowning in debt?"

Lou Bancheng fell silent upon hearing this; Li Jiuzhou's words had struck a chord with him.

That's exactly how it is. I've donated almost all my assets, but I still feel like I'm drowning in debt every day. It's so damn tiring.

Li Jiuzhou's simple words perfectly captured his current state of life.

"Then I'll donate it all, not keeping a single bit?" Lou Bancheng said.

Li Jiuzhou waved his hand and asked in return:

"Donate it! What's the point of keeping it? Aren't the things your family left behind enough to feed your family for generations?"

"That's definitely enough," Lou Bancheng said proudly.

Li Jiuzhou nodded with considerable envy:

"Then hurry up, lest someone gets ahead of you and receives different treatment."

Lou Bancheng nodded: "Jiuzhou, now that you've said that, I've thought it through too. I'll donate it tomorrow. It'll be so much easier to be debt-free."

"What does your uncle want to give you? Go to the study and pick it out."

Li Jiuzhou grinned, "I've been waiting for you to say this all this time:"

"Hehe, then I won't be polite."

"Hey, Uncle Lou, do you have a fishing rod?"

Lou Bancheng pointed to a room in the corner of the courtyard:

"Yes, they're in the warehouse. Go get them yourself. There are several sets."

Li Jiuzhou got up and went to the storeroom, where there were quite a few good things, including seven or eight sets of fishing gear, all packed in boxes.

Someone with money like Lou Bancheng would definitely have capital; it wouldn't all be covered in dust. It's obvious that it's basically never been touched and is just for show.

Li Jiuzhou wasn't greedy; he picked out three sets and a lot of fishing hook and line accessories, enough for him to use for several years.

Finally, I stopped by Lou Bancheng's study, picked out a few treasures, and rode my bike home.

Three days later, through Li Jiuzhou's introduction, they found the old man.

When the old man learned that Lou Bancheng was going to donate all his fixed assets to the country, his eyes lit up.

There are some things you can do, but you can't say about them.

Lou Bancheng is a good man; at least in the old man's eyes, he is truly remarkable.

Donating during wartime is patriotic, and should be even more cared for by the government in peacetime. But the opposite happens; instead, it is met with attacks and insults. But this is national policy, and there is no room for doubt!

Now he's gone all out, which shows he understands the times and knows his limits. The country will reward someone like that, at least for now.

After the news was relayed, the higher-ups took it very seriously. With the first person to take the plunge, things became much easier afterward.

After Lou Bancheng had completely separated everything, he published the story in the newspaper, attracting many patriots and making a name for himself.

His reputation among the people suddenly shifted, and he was no longer seen as an exploitative capitalist, but as a patriot, Mr. Lou.

The response given to him from above was to vindicate him.

The other capitalists were dumbfounded. They didn't want any of it?

Okay, Lou Bancheng, you're awesome!

Of course, many people are tempted, but they are still struggling and reluctant to give it up.

Lou Bancheng also dismissed everyone in his household, leaving only an old housekeeper who had no children.

The Lou family's cash savings remained untouched, along with their existing house, car, and three courtyard houses.

Even without fixed assets, Lou Bancheng can still live a very carefree life.

After donating, Lou Bancheng felt much more relaxed. He ate and slept all day long and decided to treat himself as an ordinary person from now on.

However, the steel rolling mill still retained Lou Bancheng as an honorary deputy director.

He also has an office, which he can go to anytime he wants.

The old man didn't reward Li Jiuzhou for making this happen, which was also a sign of his care for him.

It's best not to get involved if possible, to avoid future trouble.

A low-ranking official like a deputy section chief shouldn't be too excited.

Now is not the time for Li Jiuzhou to make his mark. His official rank is too low; he's not up to par and will be used as a pawn.

Only Li Huaide was able to participate to some extent, and the old man attributed the credit to him, which was of great benefit to Li Huaide.

Li Jiuzhou definitely wouldn't have any objections; the old man will grow old one day.

The future of the Li family still depends on his second uncle; they are the true relatives.

The old man has other children.

However, Li Jiuzhou estimated that his second uncle would be the pillar of the two Li families in the future.

Since Li Jiuzhou is here, he won't let his second uncle go into politics; he must let him join the ministry!

He can handle the money-making.

It's more stable for one person in the family to be in politics and the other in business, so they won't take the wrong path for a little money in the future.

Li Jiuzhou felt that he still needed to urge his second uncle from time to time to keep him in check and not let him get carried away.