Siheyuan: Xu Damao's New Life

Xu Damao also went straight to the point, "Uncle Chen, since we are all family, I will just speak frankly. I found traces of enemy spies in a yard near the front gate..."

"Where exactly is he? Are you sure he is an enemy spy? If you are sure, I will arrange people to arrest him right away!" Chen Yuanzheng became excited as soon as he heard that it was an enemy spy. He interrupted Xu Damao and couldn't wait to catch him.

"Uncle Chen, don't be anxious. What reward can I get for the information I provide? If Xiao Chen finds clues and subdues the enemy spies..." Xu Damao didn't finish his words, but his meaning was very clear.

Chen Yuanzheng remained silent and picked up a cigarette from the table and lit it up. He was not afraid that his son would be injured in the operation. Choosing this line of work was destined to be accompanied by bloodshed and sacrifice in the future. He was thinking that it was obviously discovered by Xu Damao, but he wanted to put this great credit on his son. Isn't this a fraud? He couldn't get over it.

Xu Damao knew what he was thinking as he watched him frown and think deeply. It had to be said that the older generation was indeed very principled.

"Uncle Chen, I know what you are thinking, but I volunteered for this. I have already made many contributions, and any more would be fine. According to me, the country and the people will not suffer any losses, and we can also reduce some damage caused by enemy agents and recover some losses. I think Xiao Chen has good character. If he can make contributions, he can be promoted faster and contribute more to the country, right?"

It was not known which sentence among Xu Damao's speeches touched Chen Yuanzheng, but it was probably the sentence that the country and the people suffered no losses.

"Okay, let's do as you say, but first tell me the details of the situation so we can discuss it carefully."

Xu Damao explained the details and the two began to discuss the matter. After the discussion, Xu Damao was about to leave when he was stopped.

Chen Yuanzheng said, "Does your family have time this Sunday? Let's have a meal together and sort out the two children's affairs."

"I have time, but there's nothing good to eat outside, so I'd better make something to eat at home. I have two little ones at home and can't go out."

"Okay, then we've made an appointment. We'll visit you on time on Sunday morning."

Xu Damao responded and turned around and walked out of the Public Security Bureau and headed straight for the Housing Authority not far away. He wanted to transfer the house he bought first to his sister's name as a dowry. There were not many people in line this time, and he did not go to find his cheap brother-in-law Wu Qingfeng. It only took him about half an hour to complete the house transfer.

When Xu Damao came to the front door, Zhao Hu was alone in the yard, bored and dazed. "If you have nothing to do, find something to do, read a book or practice boxing, etc. You'll have someone to accompany you when Zhang Long comes back."

"Yes, Master."

Xu Damao had an idea and thought that he should quickly organize the trilogy and try to publish it in China and Hong Kong as soon as possible to bring some spiritual food to everyone.

"Okay, I'm here to deliver some supplies. Someone will come to deliver the antiques and paintings I bought tonight, so just keep an eye on them and ask them to put the things in the warehouse. Also, if someone gives you money or something, just take it. Here's the letter of introduction, just give it to them when the time comes."

Zhao Hu nodded. Xu Damao was too lazy to communicate with this emotionless guy. He went straight to the warehouse to put some supplies and went home.

In the evening, the family had just finished their meal and were sitting in the yard enjoying the cool air.

"Mom, do we have any relatives in the city?"

"We don't have any close relatives. Your Xu family has only one son for three generations, and in your generation, there are only you and your sister. All the relatives on my side have also scattered, and I don't know where they are. Why are you asking this?" Xu's mother asked curiously.

"The factory gave me some job vacancies. I wanted to ask if there were any relatives in my family who needed them. But who knows? I don't have any relatives at home."

"You're that old, there's nothing you don't know, you just don't care about this. Have you ever seen me taking you to visit relatives during the Chinese New Year over the years?" said Xu's father.

Xu Damao chuckled. For so many years, he really hadn't visited relatives like others. "Then what should I do with my job quota? There are still five left?"

"If you are useless, just give me two. I will use my connections to try to become a leader."

"My friend has already taken five places, so I'll give you two more. I'll go ask the hospital for the remaining three or sell them directly." Xu Damao said as he went back to the house and took out two letters of introduction.

"Okay, then I'll take advantage of my son." Father Xu took it directly.

"Dad, I went to the Public Security Bureau today and met Director Chen. We discussed some things, and he also said that he would come to visit our house on Sunday to discuss my younger sister's marriage." Xu Damao took out a cigarette and lit it.

"Pa!" Father Xu slapped his own thigh.

"You little brat, why didn't you tell me such an important thing earlier? Today is Thursday, and we don't have a few days to prepare. My in-laws are officials, so we can't lose face for Yingzi."

"Dad, brother, what are you talking about! I'm going to help my sister-in-law look after the kids." When Xu Xiaoying heard that her future husband's family would come to propose marriage on Sunday, she was too embarrassed to stay and quickly found an excuse to slip away.

"Dad, you don't have to prepare anything, just leave it to me. I'll ask Guangfu to deliver everything early on Sunday morning. You don't have to worry about the chef. I'll just drive Nan Yi and his wife over. It just so happens that Ge Zi also misses her friend."

"Well, let's do it. Yingzi goes out every evening. If she wasn't too young, I would have wanted to marry her right away."

"Age is easy to deal with, but Yingzi hasn't graduated from high school yet. It's better to wait until she graduates to get married. And I have prepared a wedding gift for Yingzi." Xu Damao reached into his pocket, took out a house deed and handed it to Xu's father.

Father Xu took it and looked at it with some surprise. "A courtyard with two entrances? I know you are rich, but you are too generous, right? Did you tell your wife?"

"This yard has just been transferred. You don't know your daughter-in-law's background. How could she care about this? Now she cares about her precious son and daughter and has forgotten me." Xu Damao complained to his father.

"Hey, it all started from this time. Didn't I feel ignored for a while when I had you? Besides, how can you compare with my precious grandchildren when you are so old? I won't talk to you anymore. I'm going to go check on the kids and go to bed."

Xu Damao seemed to have suffered 10,000 points of critical damage from his father, and went to take a bath in a basin of water in a sullen manner.

At night, Xu Damao tiptoed into his wife's room and shamelessly tried to steal the children's food, but was kicked away by his wife.

"What are you making a fuss about so late at night? There is not enough food for two children. Besides, will you comfort the children if you wake them up?" Lou Xiao'e said in a low voice.

"Just one bite, just one bite will do. I just want to try it. My wife is about to be snatched away by these two little guys." The young couple struggled again, but Xu Damao finally got what he wanted, and then went back to sleep happily.