Siheyuan: I am a big capitalist after the founding of the People's Republic of China

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After sending Uncle Guan home, Li Zihang no longer had the heart to go shopping.

He rode his bike leisurely back home, followed by his bodyguards, and completed the task that Li Zihang had asked him to do last time.

This time I will ride the bicycle side by side with Li Zihang.

"My young master, I have found some clues about what you asked me to find out."

Li Zihang didn't even look at him, just focused on riding his bike, waiting for his next words.

"That girl is called Qiu Tong. She is 17 years old and a sophomore in high school. There are five people in her family: her parents and two older brothers. She is the youngest."

"Both her parents were patriots who returned to China after the liberation. Her father's name is Qiu Kaiqi and her mother's name is Wu Xinyi. Her father is the editor-in-chief of the Sijiucheng Evening News. Her mother teaches piano at a university."

"I have two older brothers. One works in a government agency. The other is in college."

"I live in Ya'er Hutong, Shichahai. It's right next to Houhai Lake. It's a medium-sized courtyard."

"Her two older brothers were born in Fuzhou and went abroad with their parents when they were young. She herself was born abroad and did not return to China with her parents until she was 7 years old."

"That lady is currently studying at the No. 1 Middle School in Sijiu City."

"According to reliable information, Qiu Tong has a high level of accomplishment in the arts, whether it is oil painting or piano, he is very outstanding. His academic performance is average."

Li Zihang said expressionlessly.

"Don't let your family know about this."

"Young Master, the Master will ask about your itinerary from time to time. If the brothers conceal it and do not report it, we will not be able to bear the Master's rebuke."

Li Zihang glanced at him. "Why don't you just brush it off? Also, if Grandpa doesn't ask, forget it. But if he asks, won't you just brush it off?"

"I don't want my family to know about this. You guys figure it out on yourselves."

While riding his bike, Li Zihang found that his legs were always sore and painful recently. His calves would twitch from time to time.

He didn't know what was going on. It seemed he had to ask Li Shibai to take a look.

It just so happens that he shouldn't be seeing patients today.

I rode my bike back home unsteadily. This time I had something to do with Uncle Bo, so I went straight in through the gate of Yard 40.

Li Shibai's house in the side courtyard. He pushed the door open and walked in.

I just happened to see Li Shibai drying herbs.

"Uncle Bo, are you free?"

"I'm not idle either. I'm processing medicinal materials!"

"Uncle Bo, please feel my pulse. My legs have been sore and painful lately. My legs even twitch when I sleep at night."

When Li Shibai heard his words, he stopped what he was doing and took him to the central hall to check his pulse.

"Where are my aunt and my younger sister-in-law?"

Li Shibai answered while taking the patient's pulse.

"Your aunt took your brother shopping. Your sister-in-law was asked out by a new colleague she met."

"Your legs are fine. You grew too fast, and your muscles and leg meridians can't keep up with your body's growth. That's why they ache and twitch."

"I'll get you some calcium supplements this afternoon. I usually ask my mother to stew some big bones for you to eat. It can help relieve the pain."

"I think your symptoms will last for a few years. Once your body stops growing or slows down, it will heal on its own."

"Uncle Bo, you're so close to us, but you don't even come to us. No wonder Grandpa Ju scolded you."

"You know nothing. Haven't you noticed how much my father and mother are being so affectionate?"

"If they were young, I wouldn't say anything. They are still like that even at their age. Besides, if I stand with them, people who don't know me would think they are my brother and sister-in-law."

"How do you let me get through?"

When Li Zihang heard this, he smiled and said nothing.

"Got it~ Then I'll go back."

"Go back. I'll bring the Chinese medicine to you this afternoon."

I just came out of Li Shibai's house and met an old man in the front yard while pushing the cart.

"Young Master, are you free now? I have something to ask you."

Li Zihang looked at Yi Zhonghai. He thought, I haven't talked to him in half a year. Is there anything else I need from him?

Suddenly, the figure of Jia Zhang flashed through my mind.

Okay~ I guess it’s still about helping Qin Huairu transfer her household registration.

"Uncle, do you have anything else to ask me?"

"Young Master, can you come with me? This is not the place to talk."

"Then I'll talk to you somewhere else."

Yi Zhonghai’s home in the Central Courtyard.

"Xiaohang, have some tea."

Li Zihang took the teacup, looked at him, and waited for what to say next.

"Young Master, the Jia family came to you a few days ago to ask about transferring your household registration. They received the message you asked Sha Zhu to bring."

"You see, it's not easy for their family either. There are five people in their family, and they rely on you, brother Jia, to make a living."

"Look, can the fee for transferring the household registration be lower? After all, it's really not easy for their family."

Li Zihang looked at Yi Zhonghai expressionlessly.

"Master, why doesn't the real owner show up when I ask someone to do something for me? I always ask you to pass the message to Sha Zhu."

"Is there no one left in the Jia family? Isn't Brother Jia the head of the family? Why do you ask women and neighbors to come forward time and time again?"

"This is not the way a man from Beijing behaves."

Li Zihang has been trained by the old man to be outstanding in the past few years. It is completely different from a few years ago.

He speaks and acts in a way that is hard to find fault with.

Yi Zhonghai didn't know what to say for a moment. Li Zihang's words made sense and there was no way to refute them.

"Uncle, you are already in your forties. You have experienced many ups and downs. No matter in the past or now, you know that gold has a price and it is difficult to repay favors."

"You should be very familiar with the rules of socializing and asking others to do things for you. ~"

"Uncle, don't try to fool me with your neighborly tricks. Although I'm young, I know a lot."

"Then again, I didn't say I disagree with them. But the Jia family, first of all, didn't show up, and secondly, they wanted to get something for nothing. Do you think this makes sense?"

"Well, I paid them to do the work. And I still owe them a favor. That's not how it works."

"And that money is not for me. It's for the Jia family. I'm using the money to help them do something."

"These days, the least valuable thing is face. How can the Jia family be so arrogant as to ask me to do things for them?"

"Uncle, the society is so complicated, and the art of giving gifts and getting people to do things is even more complicated."

"Officials won't put themselves in danger for a few dollars without a reliable middleman. Do you think those who ask for money directly are reliable?"

"You know about the Shawl Guest. My role now is similar. The only difference is that I have to ask for favors myself. I also have to pay for meals and take the lead."

"I didn't tell Brother Zhuzi these words, because he wouldn't understand even if I told him. Uncle, you are an old hand. You know all these twists and turns."

Yi Zhonghai felt mixed emotions after hearing Li Zihang's words. He looked at him with a complicated expression.

"Hey, young master, what you said makes sense. We won't say those unreliable words."

"If you can really get the job done, I'll take care of the rest. Is that okay?"

"Okay, I'll repeat what I said to Brother Zhuzi. Bring the things and money to me. I'll take care of the rest. If it doesn't work out, return the things and money to them. Do you think this is okay?"

Yi Zhonghai thought this was reasonable, so he stopped talking and politely sent Li Zihang back.

Auntie: "Lao Yi, the young master next door is more steady in what he says and does than most adults. Don't talk to him the same way you talk to the people in the yard."

"You haven't figured it out yet~ What he said just now is not something an ordinary person can say. He spoke eloquently and every word made sense. Any rebuttal was blocked."

"You can't blame him. Forget about the kid. If you asked Liu Haizhong to come, he wouldn't be able to say those words."

"And how are you going to deal with the Jia family's matter?"

Yi Zhonghai: "I know what's going on with the Jia family. A wealthy family is indeed a wealthy family. The education they give their children is really incomparable to ordinary people."

"Two years ago, young master, a few words could make him angry. Now he can speak without making any mistakes."

"Oh~ How wonderful it would be if we had a son like this~"

When Li Zihang got home, he told Jiunai to cook more bone soups in the future. He repeated what Li Shibo said.

Jiu Nai: "This little bastard never comes when he has something to do. And he lets you talk on your own. I really love him for nothing."

Li Zihang: "Grandma Jiu, if you can be less clingy with Grandpa Ju, Uncle Bo, and my aunt, it won't be as bad as it is now."

Grandma Jiu rolled her eyes at Li Zihang. This rolling of eyes was very charming. No wonder her own child didn't come over.

A person in his fifties still has charm, and every frown and smile exudes endless charm. The two old people flirt with each other from time to time, who can stand this?

Just like last time in the back garden. Grandma Jiu blamed Master Jiu for blurting out something that made Li Zihang feel embarrassed.

If Li Shibai and the others heard this, they would be too embarrassed to face anyone.

As usual, after dinner, the family sat at the table and chatted.

"Grandpa, Yi Zhonghai came to see me today about the Jia family incident. It looks like they are ready to pay. I will do the job for them, too."

Old man: "Just know it yourself. Do you want my help?"

Li Zihang: "No need, I can just go and talk to Uncle Qi about this matter. There's no need for you to show up."

"There is one more thing. I am going to learn piano in a few days. I have found a piano teacher. But I don't know where to buy a piano. I'll trouble you with this, Grandpa."

Grandma said with some concern: "Grandson, you have learned so many things. Don't just learn half of everything. That won't do."

Li Zihang: "No, don't worry. For photography, I can open a shop directly.

Foreign languages: German, Russian, English. No problem in reading and writing.

Japanese and Korean are easier. I can't learn it in a week like Mr. Shu Ren, but I can learn it in half a year. Same with Korean."

It's no wonder Li Zihang said that. In this era, Japanese has only been officially Sinicized for a short time, and some of its linguistic expressions and spoken language are direct translations from Chinese.

Japanese is full of Chinese characters. If you can read the characters and then learn to speak, plus the skills, it will be much easier to learn. Korean is also similar.

Li Zihang went on to say: "In terms of antiques, I have already mastered porcelain, and I am still learning calligraphy and painting. In terms of miscellaneous items, I have also reached a certain level."

"I don't want to be a master in jade carving, it's just my hobby. As for martial arts, I know the most about it."

"As for studying, you don't have to worry. You'll see the scores on each test paper you sign."

"So I want to learn a musical instrument to improve my temperament and artistic accomplishment."