Siheyuan: I can always stay out of it

Lou Bancheng is not young anymore. The Lou family is large and powerful, and it is far more than just a few people shown in movies and TV shows. The Lou family is actually a fairly large family business.

However, due to the special national conditions, almost all of the Lou family’s assets have been donated. Now only the shares are left, but the family wealth is far beyond what ordinary people can compare to.

Chen Xu is very well aware of the ways of the world and is a veteran.

There is a saying that if you treat others as fools, you are most likely the biggest fool.

What's more, the fact that Lou Bancheng was able to safely develop his current wealth in troubled times is already far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

So, Chen Xu chose to go straight to the point.

After a few polite clinks of glasses, Chen Xu spoke directly without waiting for Lou Bancheng to ask.

"Boss Lou, you asked me to come here just because of what I mentioned to Damao. I dare not say anything else, but I have a small suggestion. If possible, you should leave the mainland as soon as possible, either to a foreign country or to Hong Kong."

"this..."

Lou Bancheng was surprised, and Xu Damao was equally shocked. Lou Xiao'e didn't come. Apparently, Lou Bancheng knew very well the naive nature of his silly daughter, and he didn't feel comfortable letting her know too many things now, such as that the current situation of the Lou family was really not that good.

"Brother, is it that serious?"

Xu Damao actually still had a lucky mentality, but as soon as Chen Xu said this, his mood fell to the bottom.

He never doubted what Chen Xu said, and his brother never made mistakes. Now he asked his father-in-law to leave directly. He must have heard some rumors.

"It's fine for now, but time is running out."

Chen Xu stopped talking after a simple reminder. Lou Bancheng had seen a lot of ups and downs, and he knew that it was already the extreme for Chen Xu to say these words. Chen Xu would not say more, and their relationship was not that good.

The only reason he is willing to come here now is for Xu Damao's sake.

However, he still asked about the guess in his mind.

“Is it because of the ingredients?”

"This is only part of it. The majority is just jealousy."

Lou Bancheng nodded. As for what he was jealous of, he knew it very well without Chen Xu explaining.

"What a troubled time..."

Lou Bancheng sighed. He understood Chen Xu's reminder. This brief exchange ended here, and they continued to eat and drink.

Xu Damao had been rather silent, and he wasn't in the mood to even drink the good wine he usually liked.

Compared to Lou Bancheng's skepticism, Xu Damao completely believed what Chen Xu said.

But this then presents a new problem: what will he do if the Lou family leaves?

After coming out of the restaurant, Chen Xu and Xu Damao left first, while Lou Bancheng was still sitting beside the dining table, thinking.

"Xiao Jiu, you and this Chen Xu should be the most familiar with each other, what do you think?"

"I...I don't know, but this guy is indeed very capable, and he is not someone who likes to shoot without a purpose."

Lou Bancheng nodded. He was not actually that familiar with Chen Xu, but at least he knew something about him. Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e often mentioned him, and he had also heard about Chen Xu's deeds from other people recently.

"Forget it, let's go back first."

Lou Bancheng didn't say much, and no one knew what he was thinking.

But Chen Xu no longer cared. He had reminded Lou Bancheng as he should. As for what Lou Bancheng would do, that was his own business.

Xu Damao remained silent all the way. He returned to the courtyard and followed Chen Xu to the backyard.

Only after entering Chen's house did Xu Damao start asking.

"Brother, what should I do?"

Lin Chan and Lou Xiao'e did not go to the restaurant. They were chatting at home. Seeing the two people come back, Lin Chan stood up and poured them a cup of tea.

Lou Xiao'e was puzzled.

"Da Mao, what's wrong?"

Xu Damao didn't say anything, just kept looking at Chen Xu who was thinking with his head down.

After a while, Chen Xu raised his head, glanced at Lou Xiao'e beside him, and then spoke softly.

"If the Lou family leaves early, you can follow them if you want to develop elsewhere. If the Lou family is unwilling to leave, then you can only abandon the car to save the driver, and the same goes for Lou Xiaoe."

Lou Xiao'e was completely stunned. Chen Xu's words made her stare with her eyes wide open, at a loss.

She didn't know what was going on, but it had come to the point where she had to sacrifice her own party to save her own. It was obviously not a trivial matter.

Chen Xu explained the current situation of the Lou family, and Lou Xiao'e finally understood what was going on.

"Is it so serious? But I have donated all my assets..."

Chen Xu looked at Sha Ezi who had an incredible look on her face and sighed.

"Your family property has been donated, but your wealth is still there. Some people have no bottom line. The essence of society is the law of the jungle. These are nothing more than excuses and opportunities."

"If you find the right opportunity, who cares whether you are a big capitalist or a patriotic businessman? They only care about how much benefit they can get from the Lou family's misfortune..."

Lou Xiao'e is much worse than her father. At least when Chen Xu gave Lou Bancheng a little reminder, Lou Bancheng knew what the cause would be if something happened, but Lou Xiao'e still looked naive.

Instead, Xu Damao next to him nodded silently. He completely understood what Chen Xu said.

Things like harming others to benefit oneself have been happening every day since ancient times.

It is obvious that the Lou family is now unable to protect itself. Although money and power have always been mutually beneficial, that is when money and power are intertwined. You are in me and I am in you. This is called money-power transaction.

In the eyes of some people, a family like the Lou family, which only has money, is undoubtedly a lamb to be slaughtered.

What? Collaboration!

Why should I cooperate with you? If I can just destroy your Lou family, it will still be mine, and it will be quick and easy...

This is what those who are planning to take over the Lou family are thinking.

They won't give you any room for negotiation, and the Lou family is not qualified to compete with them.

Even if Lou Bancheng chooses to spend all his family wealth, it will be of no use. People will suspect that you have hidden a lot of wealth. Then they will arrest you and torture you severely. Only when they have completely tortured you to death can they be sure that you have been drained dry.

As for you, Lou Bancheng, and the Lou family, who ended up with a miserable end and the entire family was wiped out, who would care?

Apart from running away early, the outcomes of the other choices made by the Lou family are almost predictable.

When Chen Xu helped the two analyze the pros and cons, Lou Xiao'e was completely dumbfounded. She never knew that the Lou family had already been pushed to the edge of the cliff, but she, a member of the Lou family, knew nothing about it.

"How could they do this..."

Lou Xiao'e burst into tears. Lou Bancheng protected his daughter too well. This woman still maintained her innocence. It was hard for her to accept this as she had not seen much of the dark side of society.

Xu Damao was much better, at least he could remain calm. Moreover, his brother had already given him a choice, so he knew what to do.

Little Sun, or Xu Xi, stretched out her little paws to touch her mother's face. She was not Little Moon, so naturally she could not speak. She was less than one year old and had no idea why her mother was crying. She stretched out her little hands and babbled in an attempt to help her mother wipe away her tears.

This is what her mother usually does when she cries...

"Go back and have a good rest. This is not something that can be done by one person. There is still time. We can discuss it in advance."

Chen Xu looked at Xu Damao and said.

"Yeah, thanks, bro."

"nothing..."

Chen Xu and Lin Chan watched Xu Damao take his wife and children back to the central courtyard.

"Chen Xu..."

Lin Chan was a little confused. Lou Xiao'e was her only best friend in the city, but judging from her current condition, she probably wouldn't be able to stay there for long.

"No rush, it will be safe for at least two years."