Xu Damao's Thirty-Six Stratagems in Siheyuan

Although he was very ruthless, Xu Damao immediately told Lou Xiao'e and Fang Xiaoru about the report.

Lou Xiao'e didn't take it to heart at all. It didn't matter at all. Whatever.

After Xu Damao had a deep communication with Fang Xiaoru, he told her about the report. Fang Xiaoru was furious, "Which bastard is so idle? If I knew about this, I would beat him to death."

"Lady, that's what I said. We drive a high-end imported car, which does attract some attention."

"What are you afraid of? I'll just open it."

"Hey, I'm a little irritable today. I didn't feel comfortable just now. Do you want me to try harder?"

"Go away. Damao, I really have something to ask you."

"Is it about your college again?"

"Yes, that's right. Didn't Brother Huan transfer the PP composite material technology expert to our college last time? But the college thinks that Professor Qi Huan and I have a close relationship, and wants me to return to the college laboratory to continue working hard on the research topic. I don't want to do that. I don't want to get involved in the current disputes in the laboratory. Just like you said, it's too tiring to do research with a bunch of utilitarian people like them. The gain does not make up for the loss."

"Lady Hero, now that you have figured it out, why are you still depressed?"

"But the college has refused to promote me to professor. I am a little hesitant."

"You, is the title of professor so important? Live life to the fullest and don't care too much about gains and losses. If you are promoted to professor, you will have to supervise graduate students. By then, you will have no time for yourself. It is better to keep the status quo and retire in two or three years. Of course, this is your own decision. I am just giving you a suggestion."

"Well, I'll take a look. It's enough for me to know your attitude. By the way, since we didn't go to Jiangnan this year, you must take me there next year. Now that Xiao'e has given birth to a child, you must not be too hasty."

"Oh, oh, oh, you're jealous. Do you want to have a baby too?"

"I'm not. Don't daydream. I'm so free and easy now. My daughter is studying and making money in the United States. The Fangshan Haida Factory in Kyoto is thriving. I can just lie on the kang every day without worrying. If I put a tight spell on myself, I'd be stupid."

Xu Damao was just joking with Fang Xiaoru. He already had enough children, and someone had reported him a while ago. He didn't want to create any more trouble.

"Lady, since your school has this attitude, I think you should be more humble and stop getting angry with others. You are like a firecracker that explodes at the slightest touch. Okay? If you have any grievances, feel free to call me to resolve them, okay?"

"Yeah, okay. Oh, there's something else I want to tell you. My dad asked you to come home sometime."

"Didn't you say anything?"

"No, just said that you can come over when you are free, I have something to discuss with you."

"Well, since my father-in-law invites me, how can I not go? I'll go there tomorrow. Is the old man in good health?"

"It's fine. In addition to exercising myself, I also take my grandson to practice boxing and study. I also raise two birds and have a lot of fun playing with them."

"That's good, it will make you happy and at peace in your old age."

The next day, Xu Damao went to Fang's house at lunch time.

Mr. and Mrs. Fang Yude are both here.

"Master, I came here specifically to have a free meal today."

In his heart, Fang Yude had already treated Xu Damao as his son-in-law, so he was very happy to see Xu Damao carrying things, especially the bottle of wine.

After eating and drinking, Fang's mother cleared the table. Xu Damao explained his own affairs first.

"Grandpa, I brought two bottles of Qi-boosting pills this time. You and my mom should take one pill every half a month. Keep taking them. I'll bring more to you when you're done. The weather is cold, and you're old, so be careful when you go out to the park. Your age is there."

"Well, OK. I'll take the pills. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I want to live a few more years and watch my children and grandchildren become successful before I die."

"Grandpa, Shuying is doing well in Los Angeles. She is good at making money, so don't be too frugal. Eat and drink when you need to. The factory that Xiaoru opened with her brother-in-law is also making a lot of money."

"Well, okay. Damao, I asked you to come here because I have something I want to consult you about. Can the inner strength method that Shuying has mastered be passed on to the children of the Fang family? I must get your consent on this matter."

"Grandpa, although Xiaoru and I haven't obtained a marriage certificate, in private I am actually your brother-in-law, and you are my father-in-law, the elder. Besides, haven't my other daughters practiced your natural internal skills under Xiaoru's guidance? The Five Elements Qi Refining Art is a Taoist technique, not an internal skill. Xiaoru has it, so you can let your children and grandchildren practice it. But now I know that not everyone can succeed in this Taoist technique. So far, only Shuying and I have achieved some success. So, let them try to practice, and if they don't feel any qi after about a year, don't waste time on it."

"Okay, I know what you mean. Taoism is not easy to come by, I know that. As long as you agree, the copy is in my hand. If you agree, I will let other children try it."

Fang Yude really has the demeanor of a great man. Even with the secret book in hand, he still seeks Xu Damao's opinion.

Hey, you can practice cultivation a long time ago. Is there any need for such a formal announcement?

Xu Damao then discussed some other issues with Fang Yude before saying goodbye and going back. The two of them had a great conversation, and in the end, he even called him dad.

Xu Damao's trip was not in vain. He felt much better all of a sudden. When he returned home, he had some insights. He took some Qi-boosting pills and practiced Qi-refining techniques for a whole night. He felt that he had made great progress.

Time flies and it is already the twelfth lunar month. Another year is coming to an end.

Lou Wenting and her brother have completely adapted to the various conditions in Kyoto. They have more friends and occasionally make plans to play with classmates.

Under Xu Damao's intervention, Lou Boxu began to take a medicinal bath every week. This was also a medicinal bath recipe that Xu Damao developed himself by combining the Taoist art of the Five Elements Refining Qi Jue with his own knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine, in order to strengthen his son's body from an early age.

He also prescribed beauty-enhancing medicinal bath decoctions for Lou Xiao'e and the other two, and they would take a beauty-enhancing bath in the cold winter from time to time.

Live and learn. Xu Damao immersed himself in the study of medicine preparation and could not extricate himself. In addition to practicing martial arts, he spent most of his time developing prescriptions. His life was carefree and fulfilling.

After the Little New Year, Lou Xiao'e suddenly told Xu Damao that she was going to Hong Kong to celebrate New Year's Eve.

"Moth, what's the matter? You have to go to Xiangjiang."

"Firstly, Ningning and the others are too lonely in Hong Kong, and mainly, Zixuan called and said there are a lot of documents that need my signature. Isn't Maoyuan Real Estate in my name? I took the opportunity to go back and finish these things, and celebrate the New Year with Ningning and the others. Do you want to go to Hong Kong to celebrate the New Year? The weather is warm there."

"Xiao'e, I won't go. If you've decided to go to Hong Kong, then go ahead. If Wenting and her brother don't go back, they can spend the New Year in Kyoto. They are now familiar with the Zhidi brothers, so you don't have to worry. Why not let Huohuo and his family go to Hong Kong to spend the New Year as well. As for Panpan, ask her if she wants to go back, and come with us. I'm still worried if only you and your youngest son go back. I will definitely spend the New Year in Kyoto. There's nothing I can do. There are many things in Kyoto during the Spring Festival that I need to deal with personally."

"Okay, if you don't want to go back, then don't go back. I'll be back after the tenth day of the first lunar month in Hong Kong and spend the Lantern Festival with you guys."

"Okay, I'll prepare the things in the next few days, and we'll go to Gubeikou to visit your father's grave and sweep the tomb. Now that the Lou family has a successor, we have to comfort him during the New Year."

When Lou Xiao'e heard Xu Damao say this, she burst into emotion and hugged Xu Damao and kissed him madly, "Damo, thank you."