Xu Damao's Thirty-Six Stratagems in Siheyuan

Xu Damao and his group of five adults and children finally arrived at Kyoto Airport.

"Ah, the weather in Kyoto is still nice. It feels good to be home."

When I reached the exit, I saw Fang Xiaoru waving from afar.

Lou Xiao'e was very polite while holding the child, "Sister Ru, I'm sorry for making you wait so long."

Fang Xiaoru smiled and walked forward to pull Lou Xiaoe, "You seem to be so formal, but we are a family, there is no need to suffer. Go home, Sister Fang will cook at home, let's eat and have a good rest. Wenting, Wenming, hello, you will live in Kyoto from now on, Kyoto is quite cold in winter, you need to adapt slowly."

Lou Wenting and Lou Wenming were still quite shy, as they were not very familiar with Fang Xiaoru. After calling people, they arranged for them to sit in the back seat, together with Lou Xiaoe and Lou Boxu.

"Da Mao, I have something to discuss with you on the way."

"Is it a good thing or a bad thing? You won't ask me for money again, will you? I'm a free man with no money in my pocket, so you can't be too pretentious."

"Look at what you said. I'm not short of money now. Haida has revolving funds now, and the advance payment has been paid until next year. There's no way I'm short of money. But this matter is related to Haida Company."

"What's going on?"

"Our college knows that I have set up a factory in Fangshan. The laboratory also bought composite materials from the Haida factory for testing. Isn't this the cause of the trouble?"

"What? Your college wants to invest?"

"Not really, but it sounds like there is a sign of this. Now let me contact Professor Qi Huan. Our college wants to go to the University of California, Los Angeles for an inspection and study. By the way, discuss cooperation with Professor Qi. Our department head will lead the team, and I am also on the list of people going abroad for inspection. You said I have no say in this matter. So I have been waiting for you to come back to discuss it, and then reply to the college. I dare not make a decision on my own."

"Hey, lady chivalrous, you've suddenly become so gentle? Why don't you just call Xu Jun and ask him to discuss it with Brother Huan? Why do you have to wait for me?"

"No, this matter involves too much, and I, a woman, can't make the decision."

"What do you think? Just tell me straight, don't beat around the bush."

"Da Mao, this is what I think. If Professor Qi is willing to cooperate with the School of Chemical Engineering, it can speed up the research of domestic composite materials, and maybe even break through new carbon fiber technologies. Now the School of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, and Fudan University are all researching polymer composite materials and carbon fiber. Currently, many colleges in Japan and the United States are also conducting intensive research. Whoever breaks through first will have the initiative in the field. Therefore, I agree with the college's desire to go for inspection and study. As for whether Professor Qi is willing to cooperate or not, I think your opinion is more critical. So I personally hope to promote a strategic partnership."

"What about the smaller one?"

"Well, the college contacted me this time and told me that the Ministry of Light Industry is also determined to cooperate with us. They said that as long as Professor Qi agrees, he can set any conditions. The only condition is to share the research results."

"Well, Xiaoru, let's go home and give Brother Huan a call tomorrow at a suitable time to ask him what he thinks. Then you can reply to the college leaders and decide whether to go out for inspection and exchange. I am an idle person and cannot make decisions for the experts. Just drive safely. Besides, Kyoto is getting better and better, and there are more and more cars."

"Okay, this matter won't come to a conclusion for a while anyway. I think it's more likely that our vice president and department head will want to go abroad on public funds. Haha, I don't care. I've already been there. If it doesn't work, you can take me out next time. Anyway, I will retire in two years, and there will be many opportunities to go out with you in the future. Right, Xiao'e, let Damao take us around the world in the future."

"Sister Ru, I want to, too. Look, the one in my arms isn't even a year old yet."

"It won't delay your trip, just let Damao carry you on his back. He has done something wrong himself, so he should do more work. Xiao'e, you are so lucky. You are almost fifty and you have a baby."

Lou Xiao'e agreed with Dang Xiaoru's words. She and Xu Damao had four children in this life, and they also had two children in Hong Kong. Having children meant having a future. Moreover, the three older ones were all successful now, so she, as a mother, must be happy.

After arriving at Dongsi, Lou Xiao'e discussed with Xu Damao and decided to let Wenting, Wenming and herself take Lou Boxu to live in Yandaixie Street in the future.

Xu Damao didn't object. His mother-in-law, Tan Yali, was in Kyoto, and at most he could hire a nanny to cook and clean for them. For Lou Wenting and Lou Wenming, it would help them adapt to life in Kyoto more quickly.

At dinner, Xu Nian unexpectedly brought Hu Suian back with him. Xu Damao's eyes lit up.

"Suian, you're here just in time. Your aunt asked your uncle to bring the camera and lens back when you go back later, so I don't have to make a special trip."

"Hello Uncle Mao, hello aunts." Her face was shy.

"Pan Pan, what are you doing on your vacation?"

"Well, I borrowed Brother Hu for a few days and went to Shanghai. I had some things to deal with at the factory in Shanghai. I heard that Mom would return to Beijing today, so we hurried back. Aunt Fang, is dinner ready? I'm starving. I need to eat something. I'm growing stronger. Business trips are tiring."

"Right away, wash your hands and eat. Xiao Hu, just treat it as your own home and don't be polite." Gu Meifang greeted warmly.

"Suian, drink something? In the evening, let me tell you, Professor Fang can drink a lot. You, a young man, probably can't drink as much as she can."

"Da Mao, don't call me that. It's just an associate professor. Suian, our two families are actually quite close. Your aunt and my sister-in-law teach in the same school. Let's have a drink if we have nothing to do."

Hu Suian was quite generous, "Then drink some. It's true. Traveling on business is really hard. I didn't know how hard it is to travel far before. This time I've experienced it. Drink some to replenish your blood."

It's more lively when there are more people at a meal. Hu Suian was so drunk that he fell down. The 56-degree Xinghuachun has a strong aftertaste. With the guest appearances of Xu Damao, Fang Xiaoru, and Xu Nian, the young man drank more than a bottle by himself.

fainted.

"Suian, did you take a leave of absence these days to accompany Xu Nian to Shanghai?"

"I'm going to take a few days off from work. It's okay. The bureau doesn't have that many legal matters that require consultants. My main goal right now is to get a doctorate in law, so the school is on vacation now, so I have nothing to do."

Xu Damao took the opportunity to ask the young man some questions while taking care of Hu Suian.

"Suian, have you ever dated someone before?"

"Uncle Mao, I don't have time to date. I'm a blank slate. Besides, I'm still young, so it's too early."

"What do you think of Xu Nian? My girl seems to have a crush on you. She even asked you to accompany her to Shanghai. You two are alone, so why didn't you create any sparks?"

"Uncle, don't tell me nonsense. Xu Nian and I just went to Shanghai together. I have never been to Shanghai, so I wanted to go and see it. Xu Nian said she would pay for the round-trip fare and asked me to help her check the factory's documents. So we just went together."

"Don't you have any thoughts about Xu Nian?"

"Xu Nian, she's fine, I like her very much. If she doesn't object, we can really do it together." Uh... Hu Suian burped, he was very drunk.

Xu Damao had almost uncovered all of Hu Suian's secrets, and he had almost fallen asleep, so he arranged for him to stay in a side room.

In another room, Lou Xiao'e also inquired about her daughter Xu Nian's thoughts. The answer she got was: They are in a relationship. Otherwise, how could I go on a business trip to Shanghai alone with him? Don't worry, Mom, love will come naturally. I won't take the initiative to bring up the matter of marriage. Do you still need to be reserved?

Okay, this is feasible.