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

(Thank you again, you are my motivation. If the book is not closed, I will keep writing)

Different things happen at the same time.

After Sha Zhu left, the Li family, young and old, sat together and talked about what had just happened.

Grandma: "Xiao Yushui, if your brother doesn't hand in his salary in the future, tell grandma and I will take care of him."

Yu Shui: "I understand, grandma. I'll go back and do my homework."

A few people watched the light rain leaving and continued chatting.

Uncle Seven: "Uncle, Auntie. Xiaojuan and I will move out soon. But the two boys will still live here to keep you two company."

This one sentence instantly confused the whole family.

Grandma: "We were living here well, why are you moving out all of a sudden?"

Uncle Qi lit up a cigarette and took a puff before saying, "My cadre level is there. The leaders in the bureau have been urging me to move into the leadership compound."

"I have politely declined several times. But as a department-level cadre, I don't want a house. It would easily offend cadres of the same level."

"The people below are also discussing it. If I don't want it, it will be difficult for them to take the house. It's not conducive to unity. Everyone at the top and bottom has opinions."

"It will be hard to find work in the future. So, Xiaojuan and I discussed it several times and decided to move there."

"But don't worry, the house I've been assigned is only 6 kilometers away. I can come back anytime I want."

Old man: "Human nature! This thing is really hard to measure. If you don't take it, how can I take it? If I don't take it, how can the leader take it? If I don't take it, it will really offend those who have urgent needs."

"Just let me know when you move. Feel free to take anything you want to bring with you."

Uncle Seven: "I see. By the way, uncle, that kid Li Huaide has been transferred to the steel mill in Loubancheng through his father-in-law's relationship. He contacted me a few days ago."

When Li Zihang heard the names Li Huaide and the steel mill, his heart was stirred.

"Uncle Qi, is the Li Huaide you mentioned related to our family?"

"According to seniority, you have to call Li Huaide your cousin. It's just that he wasn't in the Forbidden City before. Now he's been transferred back."

When he heard that Li Huaide was actually related to his family and was his cousin, his heart was in turmoil.

Old man: "That kid, he disappeared for so many years, how come he suddenly appears."

Uncle Seven: "During the Anti-Japanese War, he was in the rear. He had been staying in the south with his wife. His father-in-law transferred him back. It happened to be the time when the public-private partnership was short of people. So he was sent to the steel mill to be the deputy director."

"What did he tell you?"

"Nothing! He wanted to go back to the village to worship his ancestors, and he was in charge of the logistics. So he wanted me to take care of him."

"You decide for yourself. Your current position is very critical. Many scarce materials can only be obtained through the second and third brothers. So be clear about what you can't do."

"You are an official to stabilize the relationship over there, to act as a lubricant. So that the second and third brothers can look at me and act like before. So you have to make your position clear."

"Don't get involved in things that you shouldn't be involved in. The country is short of everything right now, and some materials can only be imported from abroad. As long as you don't make any mistakes, the burden will naturally increase."

"Don't be like others who are trying so hard to improve themselves. You will only embarrass yourself if you do so."

"Got it. I'll go back to my room first. You and Auntie should also go to bed early."

In the blink of an eye, the grandfather and grandson were the only ones left in the restaurant that was full of people.

"Grandpa, I have something to tell you."

The old man clinked the teacup in his hand with the lidded cup, motioning him to continue.

"I plan to send those secret guards abroad to study in a few years. In the current environment, it is useless for them to stay in the country. It would be a waste of talent, so I want to wait until they have achieved success in their studies and then come back to serve them."

"Have you decided where to send them?"

"Bald Eagle, the sun never sets, Hong Kong."

"Okay, I'll make the arrangements then."

"Oh, by the way, Grandpa. I want to keep a few people and let them serve as scholars."

As soon as he said this, the old man's eyes became sharp. He put down the teacup and said "confused".

"Boy, do you know that throughout the ages, for thousands of years, every noble family has arranged for their sons and nephews to become scholars and enter government offices?"

"No family has ever sent their servants to the imperial court."

"Do you know why?"

Li Zihang shook his head blankly.

"Don't you think about it? They all come from humble backgrounds, live in misery, and walk in darkness. Once they gain power, will they still be willing to be controlled by others?"

"Remember, once a person is in a high position, any stain can be fatal. When the time comes, they will try every possible means to erase the stain."

"Tell me, if we don't contribute well at that time, we will put our family in danger."

Li Zihang said unconvincedly: "I don't want to control them. I will treat them with courtesy and not ask them for anything. I will just consider it as buying a guarantee for my family."

"I told you that you are a greenhorn, but you still refuse to accept it. Don't ever test human nature. You might end up suffering the consequences."

"I have the resources to arrange for the outstanding younger generations in the clan to serve as scholars. Wouldn't that be safer?"

"Why gamble on that dangerous place?"

"Besides, you think so, but will they think so too? Think about it with your little brain. If a person who has been in the dark since childhood gains power, will those who used to control them be left behind?"

"You are just wishful thinking. When Zhao Kuangyin wore the yellow robe, did he do it voluntarily? He was pushed to that position by the people below him."

"If it really comes to that, even if he doesn't take action, his subordinates might take action against us for the sake of the overall situation."

"If there is no one in their family who holds a high position, those people must not send them to become scholars."

"Don't mention these things in the future. Your seventh uncle is an important candidate for my temple. Some of the younger generations in the clan are also my backup."

"So you don't have to worry about it anymore."

"Your idea is good. But you chose the wrong person. You underestimate human nature."

"If you are in a high position, you can consider those things. You can also suppress them."

"The master is weak and the servant is strong. When the time comes, the positions should be switched."

Li Zihang was confused by this lecture, and suddenly he thought of something.

"Grandpa, what generation do we name people according to in our family?"

The old man was confused by the irrelevant question and could not keep up with his train of thought.

"The virtues of the ancestors are passed down, the family tradition lasts forever, and the benevolent and virtuous continue. The generations are arranged according to these twelve words."

"Then why didn't I name it this way?"

The old man was overwhelmed with thoughts, but he still told the reason.

"You were not with me when you were born. Your father named you in the hope that you would inherit his great ideals and continue sailing."

The sun and the moon alternate, and the stars move.

The next afternoon, after Sha Zhu got off work at noon, with a huge sum of money in his pocket, he took the bus and went to the People's Shopping Mall with great expectations to buy a bicycle and a watch.

Clothes make the man, saddles make the horse. Shazhu put on his leather jacket and big leather shoes today. When I bought the bicycle, I didn't encounter any snobbery or discrimination.

"Comrade, how much is that bicycle?"

The salesperson saw that Shazhu was dressed like a wealthy man and enthusiastically introduced the bicycle to him.

"That's a Forever brand bicycle, 195 each."

"What about the one next to it?"

"That Fei Ge one costs 175 yuan. The one in the middle is a Phoenix one, which costs 180 yuan."

Sha Zhu touched and looked again. Finally, he chose a Phoenix brand bicycle. He opened a ticket, counted out 18 big black cows and paid. Then he asked the salesperson where the watch was.

"When he was taking out the money, the salesperson looked at the money in Shazhu's pocket with his eyes wide open. He wondered where Shazhu came from. He was so rich."

"The watch shop is on the second floor. You can see it as soon as you go upstairs."

"By the way, after you buy the bicycle, don't forget to go to the police station to get it stamped. You will have to pay taxes every year in the future."

"Thank you, comrade. I'll go get the stamp right away."

On the second floor, Sha Zhu looked at the watches on the counter. His eyes were almost dazzled. He tried again and again, and finally gritted his teeth and bought a Seagull watch, because the watch was a domestic watch independently developed by the country this year. It had just been launched and was still in the trial stage. So the price was relatively cheap, only 120 yuan.

Riding a bicycle, wearing a watch and a leather jacket, Shazhu is also very popular on the street. He definitely gets a lot of attention.

Although there are many bicycles in the city these days, if someone has a bicycle, it will definitely be the hottest topic in the neighborhood. People will definitely look up to them.

After get off work in the evening, Shazhu was praised by his colleagues all day. Now he walks with his head held high and his chest puffed out. He doesn't even look down at the road.

In the front yard, Shazhu pushed his bike and deliberately passed by the door of the third uncle's house slowly, so as to show off his bike.

"Hey, Uncle San, here it is. Here it is for you! What is this?"

After saying that, he patted the bicycle seat

"Hey, new bike. Yours?"

The third uncle looked at the bicycle and exclaimed in surprise.

"That's nonsense. It's not mine. If I push it back, wouldn't that be a thief?"

"Good fellow, you are a dung beetle who changed seasons and became a superstar overnight. Tell me, how much is this car?"

Sha Zhu said proudly: "It's not expensive, only 180"

"That's not expensive. I can't save that much money even if I don't eat or drink for a year. You're awesome. You wear a leather jacket and ride a bike. You're a real boss! You're more capable than your father."

Sha Zhu proudly raised his arm and stretched out his hand.

"I'll give you this thing."

"Oh my goodness, this is incredible. You are really rich. You even wear a watch. Where did you get so much money? You didn't do anything illegal, did you?"

"Uncle, you may be jealous, but you cannot frame me."

"I'll show off to you for a while. Tomorrow, I'll have someone come to decorate my house. Bye, I'm going back now."

After saying that, Shazhu and his men pushed the cart back.

The conversation between Sha Zhu and the Third Uncle in the yard soon spread. People were jealous of Sha Zhu and wanted to plot against him. They were all talking about Sha Zhu buying a car and a watch at home. Among them, the Jia family was even more jealous and wanted to snatch Sha Zhu away.