Courtyard House: Starting by inheriting the tradition and suppressing the barbarians.

Time flies, and it was 1958 in the blink of an eye.

As the fervor surrounding top scorers in the college entrance examination gradually faded, Li Xuan's life seemed to return to normal.

But he keenly sensed that things had changed in Beijing.

More and more red flags appeared on the streets, and slogans grew louder and louder.

An atmosphere of restlessness permeated the air.

This is especially true for large capitalists like the Hua family.

That oppressive feeling of "a storm brewing" is unforgettable!

That evening, Li Xuan had just returned from get out of class at Peking Union Medical College.

Then I saw a familiar black sedan parked at the entrance of the alley.

It's a car belonging to the Hua family.

But the person sitting in the car was not the driver, but Hua Youlin, who was pale and anxious.

"Li Xuan!"

Upon seeing Li Xuan, Hua Youlin reacted as if she had found a lifeline, pushing open the car door and rushing towards him.

Ignoring the surprised looks from the neighbors, she buried her face in Li Xuan's arms.

"Waaaaah... Li Xuan, something's happened! Something's happened to my family!"

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Feeling the trembling body of the girl in his arms, Li Xuan's eyes narrowed. "Tell me slowly, what happened?"

Hua Youlin raised her head, her eyes brimming with tears.

"This afternoon, people from the neighborhood committee and the Federation of Industry and Commerce suddenly arrived."

"They said someone reported my dad for transferring assets and resisting redevelopment... They froze the company's accounts and said they would station a team there to investigate."

"My dad said this is just the beginning; someone has their eye on the Hua family and wants to use us as a scapegoat to establish their authority!"

"All the maids in the house have been dismissed, and my dad sent me to find you..."

"Targeting the Chinese family?"

Li Xuan understood.

This is a sign that the wind is about to pick up.

As one of the most prominent capital giants in Beijing, the Hua family is bound to attract attention and become a prime target.

"Come on, get in the car, let's go to your house!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Li Xuan pulled Hua Youlin into the car.

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Dongjiaomin Lane, Huajia Western-style building.

The once brightly lit mansion now appears exceptionally desolate and bleak.

The front door was tightly shut, and the curtains were drawn tightly.

The study was filled with smoke.

Hua Zhenguo sat on the sofa, having not seen him for just a few days.

He looked as if he had aged ten years, and his once straight back was now somewhat hunched.

When he saw Li Xuan enter, a glimmer of light finally appeared in his gloomy eyes.

"Xiao Xuan, you've arrived."

Hua Zhenguo stood up, his voice hoarse.

"Uncle Hua, I've heard everything from Youlin."

Li Xuan cut to the chase, "What do you need me to do?"

"I will never refuse to do anything that I can."

Hua Zhenguo nodded with satisfaction and went over to close the study door tightly.

Then, a hidden switch on the bookshelf was pressed.

"Click-clack..."

It was accompanied by the sound of gears turning.

The huge mahogany bookshelf slowly moved aside, revealing a thick wall behind it.

A huge safe was embedded in the wall.

With trembling hands, Hua Zhenguo entered the password and opened the safe door.

"hiss!"

Although Li Xuan had seen the world at Prince Gong's Mansion.

But seeing the Hua family's wealth and influence, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

Inside the safe, gold, US dollars, and British pounds were stacked densely.

There are also various house deeds, land deeds, and stock certificates!

Even more precious are the top-quality jewelry and antique calligraphy and paintings contained in several sandalwood boxes.

This is the essence of wealth accumulated by the Hua family over generations!

"Xiao Xuan, this is the Hua family's last trump card."

Hua Zhenguo looked at these things, his eyes filled with reluctance, but even more so with determination.

"Those people are eyeing the Hua family because of these things."

"If these things are confiscated, not only will the Hua family's generations of hard work be destroyed, but Youlin and I will probably also be doomed."

"I want to move them out, but there are informants everywhere outside, so it's impossible to get them out."

At this point, Hua Zhenguo suddenly turned around and grabbed Li Xuan's shoulders tightly with both hands.

"Xiao Xuan, I know you're not an ordinary person."

"I guessed it last time when you brought out out-of-season fruit."

"I believe in you! I want to entrust all of this to you!"

"It's not as Youlin's dowry, but as the last spark of the Hua family!"

"Please keep this safe for me!"

Looking at this elderly man who had spent half his life navigating the ups and downs of the business world, Li Xuan felt a profound sense of trust.

In this age where everyone is insecure, how much courage does it take to entrust one's entire life and fortune to a stranger?

This is not just about trust, it's a gamble with everything at stake!

"Uncle Hua, aren't you afraid I'll run away with these things?" Li Xuan asked softly.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Hua Zhenguo gave a bitter laugh, "If I can't even trust you, then I, Hua Zhenguo, have been blind for the rest of my life!"

"If you also coveted these material possessions, then you wouldn't have refused Elder Chen's high-ranking position and generous salary!"

"Xiao Xuan, please!"

As he spoke, Hua Zhenguo actually tried to kneel down.

"Uncle Hua! You mustn't!"

Li Xuan quickly helped him up, his expression solemn. "Since you trust me, then leave this matter to me."

"I will make these things vanish into thin air, even the gods won't be able to find them."

"Once things calm down, or when the situation improves in the future, I will return it to the Hua family intact."

"Good! Good! Good!" Hua Zhenguo was moved to tears.

After that, Hua Zhenguo left temporarily.

Li Xuan walked straight to the safe and waved his hand.

The mental energy instantly enveloped all the valuables.

"receive!"

There was no sound, no light or shadow effects.

The safe, which was full to the brim, was instantly emptied!

Not even a single scrap of paper was left!

When Hua Zhenguo entered, he was stunned into silence.

Although he had prepared himself mentally, he was still shocked by Li Xuan's method!

Without a doubt, Li Xuanzhen is no ordinary person!

"Uncle Hua, this is my secret, and also the trump card to protect the Hua family."

Li Xuan turned around and gave a mysterious smile.

"I understand! I understand! But I'll keep it to myself!"

Hua Zhenguo nodded repeatedly, his eyes filled with even greater awe.

He knew that the Hua family had made the right gamble this time!

With Li Xuan as a powerful figure, the Hua family can preserve its foundation no matter how great the storms they encounter!

After dealing with the valuables, Li Xuan took out a large bag of supplies from his spatial storage.

Rice, flour, cooking oil, cured meat, sausages, and other supplies.

"Uncle Hua, keep these things for emergencies."

"Don't worry about what's going on outside. I'll go back and use my connections to teach those blind fools a lesson."

"With me here, no one in Beijing can touch the Hua family!"

These words were spoken with an overwhelming air of dominance.

Hua Youlin stood aside, watching the young man who had turned the tide in a moment of crisis.

Her eyes were already brimming with tears, overflowing with love.

If before it was just liking someone, now it's an unforgettable bond of life and death.

That evening, when Li Xuan left the Hua family, Hua Zhenguo stood at the door and did not return to the house for a long time.

"Youlin, you must treat Xiaoxuan well from now on."

"He is not only your beloved husband, but also a benefactor and savior to the Hua family!"

"Dad, I know."

Hua Youlin watched the figure disappear into the night, clutching the hem of her clothes tightly, and secretly made a vow in her heart!

In this life, I will marry no one but you.

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