Siheyuan, my new life

Lou Zhenhua took a deep puff of his cigarette and said in a low voice: "We are not afraid of Yang Weimin's big appetite. As long as he dares to accept it, I dare to give it to him. However, my money is not so easy to get. Guo Sanhu and Song Jiefang will not work for many years. After all, they will soon reach retirement age. According to friends in the Ministry of Industry, Yang Weimin has a good chance of taking over Song Jiefang's job. When he becomes the factory director, won't the money he gives now be earned back soon? As for Wu Hongjun, this waste, he is more likely to cause trouble than to accomplish anything. If he hadn't provoked the new director in front of him and angered the newly appointed director Lin, causing Director Lin to order the dissolution of the security department on the spot and suspend Wu Hongjun for investigation, it is estimated that at least more than half of our people in the security department would pass the assessment. After all, more than 20 of them were taught by you personally. . The most urgent task now is to properly arrange these people. I will go to Yang Weimin tomorrow not only for Wu Hongjun, but also for him to settle our group of people, especially those who you have taught, who are the real team of our Lou family. Please tell them privately that as long as they can stay in the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill and work with peace of mind, I will give them an extra salary every month as a subsidy. Although Wu Hongjun has caused trouble, I still have to try my best to save him. First, I am worried that he has noticed what we have done through the Security Department in the past few years, otherwise he would not come here today to ask me for help, and there is a hint of threat in his words; second, Wu Hongjun is the deputy director of the Security Department anyway. As long as we help him get through this level, he will be obedient in the future.”

When Wu Hongjun came this afternoon, the old man was out for something, so he didn't hear the conversation between the two. When he heard that Wu Hongjun dared to threaten Lou Bancheng, a hint of murderous intent appeared on his thin face: "Master, this Wu Hongjun is so bold that he dared to threaten you. Just get rid of him, so that he won't cause trouble in the future."

Lou Bancheng shook his head slightly and said, "The Red Star Steel Mill Security Department just got a new director. Now that Wu Hongjun is dead, the higher-ups will definitely conduct a thorough investigation. It would be bad if they find out something else. Let's wait and see. If Wu Hongjun knows what's good for him, then we'll keep him alive. Otherwise, we'll kill him."

The old man did not insist after hearing this. He picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Lou Zhenhua, and asked in a low voice: "Now that we don't have the cooperation of the security department, how are we going to transport those special steel materials out in the future?"

Lou Zhenhua picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea. He thought for a while before speaking: "Notify the people in the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill. The situation is special now. We should observe for a while first. By the way, remind them not to reveal their tracks, especially not to let anyone notice any abnormality in production."

The old man sneered twice and said sarcastically: "Guo Sanhu and Song Jiefang are busy fighting for power and profit. Yang Weimin, the deputy director in charge of production, has only a superficial understanding of technology. Although the directors of each workshop are retired soldiers, these illiterate guys know nothing. We have people in key positions. Isn't it a piece of cake to fool them?"

Lou Zhenhua smiled and nodded. He was absolutely confident in his butler, Lou Cheng, who had worked loyally for the Lou family for more than 40 years. He picked up the cigarette box and handed it to the other party, whispering: "Uncle Cheng, please inform Tianjin that there is currently no way to supply goods due to special reasons. Let them find another way. Maybe this matter is not all bad. We will have to renegotiate the price when we supply goods in the future. By the way, all future payments will be paid to the account of the Xiangjiang Company. There is no need to keep too much funds in Beijing. Try to convert the cash on hand into gold. We have to be prepared for any eventuality."

Lou Cheng took the cigarette box and lit a cigarette. He blew out a puff of smoke before speaking: "That Wu Hongjun was here just now, so I didn't say anything. Today, Xu Yaozu hosted a banquet for members of nine Beijing Chambers of Commerce to discuss the issue of public-private partnership." At this point, his old face showed a sarcastic smile again: "Several of these people are unwilling to participate in public-private partnerships. They say that these are the industries left by their ancestors and they must not be handed over in their hands, otherwise they would be ashamed of their ancestors. It was you, the master, who had foresight. Five years ago, when the idea of ​​public-private partnership just came up, you took the initiative to propose that Lou's Steel Rolling Mill be used as a pilot for public-private partnership. Not only did you get the title of red capitalist awarded by the higher authorities, but it also did not prevent our Lou family from continuing to make big money."

Lou Zhenhua showed a smug look on his face, and he chuckled softly: "Xu Yaozu and his people are still stubborn until now. I really don't know if they have read all the books into their stomachs. Haven't they heard of trying to stop a chariot with a mantis arm? They don't even think about the time now, and they are still holding on to those bottles and jars. I guess their future will not be good. When they invite you to a party next time, you should try to find a way to refuse. Our family must keep a distance from these blind guys."

Lou Cheng responded, "Okay, sir. By the way, when you go to see Yang Weimin tomorrow morning, will you bring yellow croaker or cash?"

Lou Zhenhua fiddled with the teacup in his hand and said nonchalantly: "Try not to use the gold in the future. The cash will just be a pile of waste paper if it is used up. The last few times, it was ten large yellow croakers each time. Prepare two thousand cash tomorrow. Don't give too much at once, so as not to feed Yang Weimin's appetite too much. Just take it slow and steady."

Lou Cheng didn't say anything, just nodded silently, continued smoking, and waited quietly for Lou Zhenhua's instructions.

Lou Zhenhua put down the teacup in his hand, exhaled a long breath, and then said: "The ancients all knew the principle that a cunning rabbit has three burrows. Our family should also be prepared to deal with emergencies as early as possible."

Lou Cheng raised his head and glanced at the living room; his fierce eyes were creepy.

Lou Zhenhua also noticed Lou Cheng's alertness and said with a smile: "Madam has taken Xiao'e and the cooks and servants to the small building at the back. I am also worried that that idiot Wu Hongjun will say something unspeakable."

Lou Cheng finally relaxed and whispered, "Master, the eldest master followed his wife to Bald Eagle, the second master followed his concubine in Hong Kong, and you are in charge of the capital. Isn't this the retreat you prepared in advance?"

As the housekeeper of the Lou family, Lou Cheng is well aware of many secrets of the family.

Some people in the outside world secretly ridiculed Lou Bancheng for having no son to inherit his family business despite his enormous wealth. His eldest son mysteriously disappeared before the Japanese invaders occupied the capital, and his first wife was so heartbroken that she became a nun; his second son also disappeared on the eve of the peaceful liberation of the capital, and some people said that he was kidnapped by the kidnappers. Later, when delivering the ransom, an accident occurred and the second son was killed by the kidnappers. His biological mother, his aunt, was heartbroken and left home to find the first wife.

At that time, the social order in the capital was extremely chaotic. Some bandits and bullies took the opportunity to kidnap people and extort money. Many children of high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen fell into their hands. Therefore, the affairs of the second young master of the Lou family did not attract special attention from the outside world.

As the chief steward of the Lou family, Lou Cheng certainly knew the truth. The eldest son and the eldest wife were secretly sent to Bald Eagle by the master, while the second son and the concubine were sent to Hong Kong. Lou Cheng's two sons also followed the two sons. Lou Cheng's father was the steward of the Lou family. He began to learn how to handle the affairs of the Lou family from his father at the age of twelve. Similarly, his two sons also followed him to learn. Three generations of their family were stewards of the Lou family and the most trusted people of the Lou family.

Lou Zhenhua smiled and said, "Uncle Cheng, Bald Eagle and Hong Kong are of course the two escape routes for our Lou family. What I mean is that we should also make some preparations in Beijing. In the future, in addition to leaving some cash in this building for emergency use, the rest of the gold and silver will be transferred to the old houses of our family. After all, I am called Lou Bancheng, which is a bit of a big tree attracting wind. It is better to make more preparations."

Lou Cheng also nodded in approval. Indeed, the nickname of "Master Lou Bancheng" was too flashy.

In fact, as a know-it-all in Sijiu City, Lou Cheng knew very well that Sijiu City was definitely a place where many hidden dragons and crouching tigers were hidden. There were many wealthy people hiding behind the scenes, especially some large families that had been passed down for hundreds or thousands of years. No one could figure out the true background of these families. If we only talk about wealth, the Lou family might not even be ranked in the top 100, and might even be outside the top 100.