Siheyuan (courtyard house): My name is Shazhu!

In May, Lao Xiong still signed an agreement to prepare for the withdrawal of troops. With the Dongda Group's unremitting help, the decline accelerated.

He Yuzhu couldn't understand how his group's annual output of 200 million tons of grain and light industrial products was insufficient to feed less than 300 million people.

Do they have none of their own? There's only one possibility: they mostly handle things privately, and there are only a few methods.

He Yuzhu had no intention of pursuing the matter further. Such robust, large animals shouldn't exist. He only hoped they would die two years later, rather than living healthily forever.

"Yuzhu, I donated another 1 billion yuan to the 1990 Asian Games project, bringing the total to 7 billion yuan. They said that's enough." Zhou Songyu had just returned from his hometown.

"Hosting a major sporting event for the first time is a chance to officially showcase our city to the world. The investment in the Asian Games is substantial and beneficial; it allows everyone to see a different side of Beijing, attracting even more visitors!"

"This was the reason you strongly advocated for bidding to host the Asian Games back then, and you even paid for all the expenses."

"I guess so. You have to show your achievements to everyone. Some things can't be kept secret. It's good for others to know more about you."

The more people learn about our hometown, the more people will come to build factories here, and the more people will spread the word and learn about us. Foreigners don't spread good word about us.

"This is a good thing. The more factories that come, the more labor problems will be solved. There are basically no local workers left in Yanjing."

The influx of migrant workers into Guangzhou and the Yangtze River Delta might bode well for the real estate industry.

"It's coming soon. Official documents are no longer being issued. The only reason why a real estate boom can't be triggered immediately in my hometown is still insufficient consumer spending. Everything will be alright."

"That's your business. Your youngest son has his reasons for not being able to join the special forces despite his outstanding military skills after four years of study."

"What's the problem? He's still a student, not a real soldier. What's wrong with waiting two years?"

"Serving in the army is dangerous, and he even wants to be a special forces soldier. You should try to persuade him. Becoming a special forces soldier takes several years anyway, so it would be much better if he were like Mingli."

"Mingli and Mingyue are great; they live very carefree lives."

"Lying flat is indeed a good idea. We didn't talk about it back then, and you didn't tell me."

"You want to just sit back and relax? We're considered self-made millionaires, we're building our businesses and making money, we don't have the means to do that."

"How many people wouldn't like such a carefree life, and still be able to choose a job they like?"

"You should keep working hard. You're more popular than me back home. Don't try to coast. Set a good example for your three sons."

"Mingzhong seems to be doing quite well, it's just that he's getting older and it's time for him to get married."

"You worry about so many things."

"you....."

At the end of June, He Yuzhu arrived at the Shijiazhuang Army School. His youngest son, He Mingyi, had something to do. He was graduating this year and was dissatisfied with being assigned to the Yanjing Garrison as an ordinary officer, believing it was a targeted attack against him.

"What are you dissatisfied with? You're still a student. Do special forces recruit students? Not yet. You only have a chance to get in if you join a unit."

As an officer, don't rush into things. Think about why. Your recruitment is an exception; it's best not to break the rules, and don't expect any special privileges.

"Sigh, I knew you'd talk about rules when you came, and my mom would talk about safety. Soldiers don't fight, they just train, it's boring."

"This is your choice. Having no war to fight is both a tragedy and an honor for soldiers, because you keep the country safe and sound!"

"You're so good at persuasion. We'll make arrangements right away. We can't go back without a holiday. Please give my regards to Mommy and my older brother and sister."

"I would. Really want to join the special forces on some missions? Aren't you afraid of sacrifice? You have everything as long as you're alive. You've been rich since you were a child."

"Living a brilliant twenty years is better than living a muddled life. What's so scary about death?"

"That's the correct way to put it. Do the troops need anything? Is there anything we can prepare for you?"

"No need, it's basically free here, provided by the government. I've been studying 'The Art of War' and other ancient books here, and I've gained a lot."

"As long as you gain something, that's good. If you're bored in the army, you should study more; you might need it someday."

"I will."

He Yuzhu left her youngest son to see her eldest daughter, He Minghui, who is now a mother of a son. He Yuzhu visited her last year when her child celebrated his one-month birthday.

The couple seemed to have no intention of returning to Hong Kong. They were doing very well in Yanjing, and He Yuzhu didn't seem to care. Qin Huairu, who lived with her parents, often came to visit them.

Back in Hong Kong, He Yuzhu went to places like the United States and other countries, and couldn't resist taking some supplies back, but he didn't touch any of the supplies from the United States or Japan.

I really enjoy watching the little eagle's impotent rage, his thick, red neck bulging out. He doesn't look like the best in the world at all; he's just like an old shrew.

And our third sister-in-law kept tearfully condemning the murderer, while watching everyone plead for help without batting an eye; her shamelessness was outrageous.

"Mr. He, they fought for eight years and then stopped. Saddam Hussein was a bit brain-dead. He basically destroyed his own country and owed a lot of money."

Our company has outstanding debts from both parties, involving oil and mineral resources such as antimony, copper, chromium, and ore. When can we go and collect these debts?

"We agreed on a time with them, and they needed the supplies they urgently needed for export. Even if they didn't have any cash, they were still big spenders with plenty of money."

Especially when entering Shadama's territory, it won't be long before I can deal with the little eagle. The bear is seriously ill, so there's no need for them to be too healthy.

When people are full of energy, they always have all sorts of messy thoughts, which are bad for everyone.

"You've been fighting for eight years. This ceasefire is probably just because of the sharp drop in oil prices. Oil is cheap, so the cost of buying weapons has shrunk considerably."

"Isn't this also beneficial for us? We'll sell them fewer weapons and civilian goods, and maybe we can get all the supplies that Saddam Hussein owes us back before the war with the Eagles starts."

"No, the 570 million barrels of oil we and Malaysia alone can't handle it. There's our shipping capacity, and their production capacity and port issues."

"Sadamu's ports are a big problem; they really restrict their oil exports. After defeating the Hawks, we'll act as intermediaries again, exchanging land for ports."

"That's feasible. If Saddam Hussein isn't out of his mind, he'll agree, since they don't lack mineral resources."

"What's the status of the highways in my hometown? When will they all be open to traffic?"

"Their phased construction has been very successful. Most of the branch lines are now open to traffic, and they are charging tolls, but the prices are not high."

If the main project continues without interruption during the winter, it should be completed by around May of next year. Work will need to stop in September.

The Chengdu-Yingdu line is also under construction in sections, connecting major cities along the river.

The expressways from Jincheng and Chang'an to the Jiaozhou Peninsula are also under construction. Construction is quite challenging in some areas of both locations.

"They'll overcome the construction difficulties. There's a saying, 'Where there's a will, there's a way!'"

"Haha, that's absolutely right. There's a gold rush here; many people back home are buying gold in bulk to preserve their wealth."

"Prices are nearing their peak; they could rise by 18.5% this year, and it won't stabilize for another five years. Buying gold is a way to preserve value."