Siheyuan: The Rebirth of the Silly Pillar in the 50s

Winter in the capital has arrived as expected.

On a snowy day, He Yuzhu rode through the snow all the way to the door of Lou Bancheng's mansion.

Butler Liu came over to open the door as soon as he heard the doorbell. When he saw He Yuzhu coming, he nodded to him respectfully.

"Master He, please come inside. The master is waiting for you in the reception room."

He Yuzhu smiled at him.

He shook off the snow before entering.

When Lou Bancheng saw He Yuzhu, he greeted him with a smile, patted He Yuzhu's shoulder and said, "Is it cold outside? Come in and warm yourself up."

He Yuzhu smiled and said: "It's not cold when it snows. It's the coldest when it melts."

"Drink a cup of hot tea to keep warm."

Lou Bancheng's wife handed He Yuzhu a cup of tea.

"Thank you."

He Yuzhu took it with both hands.

Lou Bancheng's look made his wife retreat.

The two men were having a secret conversation in a secret parlor.

"Have you heard the news?"

Lou Bancheng's expression was solemn.

"Ah."

He Yuzhu said: "It is estimated that the policy will be released in another year. What are your plans?"

"The steel rolling mill is my life's work and I can't bear to part with it!"

Lou Bancheng sighed heavily.

Before liberation, he had many properties under his control, and was once among the top ten richest people in the capital.

During the turbulent years, he sold off his property and finally kept the steel rolling mill where he made his first pot of gold.

He worked hard for this steel rolling mill.

Unexpectedly, as 55 approached, the country introduced a new policy regarding public-private partnership.

He is a big businessman and there are many ways to know the news in advance.

Now the wind is blowing, and he feels melancholy inside.

Specific policies have not yet been announced, but there is a high probability that he will have to hand over the steel rolling mill.

He dedicated his whole life to the steel rolling mill and was really reluctant to part with it.

But in terms of national justice, he had to do this.

"I heard that according to the policy, it is voluntary delivery, but you should understand the meaning of the word voluntary. I also understand that you asked me to come here because you wanted to hear my opinion. Let me tell you the truth. My opinion is – go.”

"Walk?!"

Lou Bancheng looked at He Yuzhu in astonishment and said: "Where should I go? How should I go? Even if the steel rolling mill is finally delivered, my roots as Lou Bancheng are here, how do you want me to go?"

"Don't get excited."

He Yuzhu analyzed: "Actually, you also know that Xiangjiang is developing very well. There are also more business opportunities. You can get better development there. If you stay here, there may be big changes in policies."

"no!"

Lou Bancheng decisively refused: "The foreign devils are still in charge of Xiangjiang. If I am willing to succumb to the foreigners, I will leave before liberation. I didn't leave during the war, and it is even less possible for me to leave now. I To stay, even if I can’t do anything, I still want to advance and retreat with my motherland and my steel rolling mill!”

He Yuzhu looked at him and sighed silently.

He knew that 55 was just the first hurdle for Lou Bancheng.

The road ahead will only get harder and harder.

He persuaded Lou Bancheng to leave. Firstly, he did not want the policy to bury the businessman, and secondly, he also had some selfish motives - Lou Xiao'e.

If Lou Xiao'e stays here, even if she marries herself, her development will definitely not be as good as in Xiangjiang.

When you love someone, you should want her to live a better life.

He Yuzhu also made his future clear after entering the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Sooner or later he would go find them.

In other words, sooner or later they will return to their homeland.

"I understand how you feel."

He Yuzhu thought for a while and continued to persuade: "You are a lover and a businessman, and you did not leave even when the country was in the most difficult times. But have you ever thought that sometimes fate is like this. If you don't leave now, you will definitely leave in the future. "

"I will never leave for the rest of my life!"

Lou Bancheng was a little angry.

How could He Yuzhu, as a country's diplomat, come up with such a bad idea?

Shouldn't he stand with the country?

Why are your thoughts so reactionary?

"If it were you, would you leave? If you didn't want to contribute to this country, would you be that diplomat? I came to you to confirm whether the policy will be implemented, not to listen to your advice to leave me. of my homeland.”

"Leaving your homeland is just a temporary solution. Where can you go with your business talents and make a big difference in the vast world? As long as you are strong, you can still help our country rise."

"I can help the country more by staying here."

"I won't criticize your personal choice. I just want to ask you, have you ever considered Lou Xiao'e?"

Lou Bancheng froze for a moment.

Lou Xiao'e is his enemy and his weakness.

He was silent.

"Your decision directly determines Xiao'e's life. Do you think about the meaning behind this policy? If you can figure it out, you will know how much impact this policy will have on you and your family."

"I believe in my country."

Lou Bancheng gritted his teeth and said: "I believe that my country will give us a good way out. I am a businessman, but I am not a traitor. The liquidation does not mean liquidation of me, Lou Bancheng. No matter what you say, I am not a traitor." Will go."

silence.

He Yuzhu stood up and said goodbye: "Now that you have made your choice, I will not dissuade you. I hope you choose the right path."

"Pillar."

After Lou Bancheng shouted, he said leisurely: "If my choice is incorrect, please take good care of Xiao'e. She is my only child, and I hope she lives well."

"Do not worry."

He Yuzhu promised: "Xiao'e deserves my protection."

"Thank you."

Lou Bancheng did not look back. His thank you said everything.

He Yuzhu opened the door and found that Lou Xiaoe had been eavesdropping outside the door.

He shouted in surprise but was covered by Lou Xiao'e.

Lou Xiao'e took him to a place where no one was around to talk.

"Is my dad still that stubborn?"

"It can't be said that they are stubborn. They have experienced more and their ideas are definitely different from ours."

"Do you really want me to leave?"

Lou Xiao'e asked.

He Yuzhu was silent for a moment, put his hands on Lou Xiao'e's shoulders and said, "I hope you can live a better life. Because if you stay here, the future may be difficult."

"Don't you want to marry me?"

Lou Xiao'e suddenly flashed her big eyes and looked at He Yuzhu seriously.

"think."

Lou Xiao'e hugged He Yuzhu, leaned her head on his chest and said: "Then what am I afraid of? I have this background, and you dare to marry me. I am not afraid either. As long as the two of us are together, I will not be afraid of any difficulties. ."

He Yuzhu touched Lou Xiao'e's hair movedly.

He thought: If the gears of fate cannot be turned according to his own ideas, then following the development of fate seems to be an option.