Xu Damao's Thirty-Six Stratagems in Siheyuan

Summer of 93, Lou's family in Shatin, Hong Kong.

Xu Damao, Gu Meifang, Lou Xiaoe, Lou Boxu, Xu Nian, Xu Zhilu, Lou Wenting, Lou Wenming and Xu Ning, a family of five, were all at home.

"Xiao'e, Meifang, we are holding a family meeting at home today. There are several important things I want to discuss with you.

The first thing is to send the children to school. Jiajia and Wenting have finished their undergraduate studies, and with the help of Brother Huan, they have obtained places for graduate studies at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. They will go to Los Angeles to study, and Wenming will go with them to study for their undergraduate degree at the University of California. This way, the three children will have a companion, and there will be a house. Don't worry, Brother Huan and Sister Hui will take care of everything in the United States. Especially Meifang, don't worry. Another thing in the past few years is that Jiajia and Wenting are now in love, so I mean to let the child go, and our family will be even closer. I hope that Gezi and Meifang, as the child's mother, will give the child their blessings. I mean that this marriage will be settled like this."

As Xu Damao spoke, he glanced at his son Xu Zhilu, then at Lou Wenting. It was a consensual exchange of glances. After listening to Xu Damao's statement, she was very excited.

Gu Meifang and Lou Xiao'e actually follow Xu Damao's lead, and the decisions made by their men are basically final.

"Okay, that's enough about the kid. Now comes the second thing. Maoyuan Real Estate originally owned nearly 8000 houses. Half of them have been sold gradually and orderly over the past few years. Now there are nearly houses left. From now on, we will sell off another half, even if it's slightly lower than the market price. We will only keep one or two buildings. We will invest part of the recovered funds in gold, part in antiques, and part in Shenzhen, Zhuhai, or Shanghai in the mainland. We will also build our own Lou's Building in Shenzhen and Shanghai. We have already bought land in Pudong, Shanghai in the early years. Next, we will strive to buy more land, mainly to build commercial buildings and warehousing and logistics parks. In the future, this is a very promising project in China."

"Pan Pan, Dad suggests that you sell all the properties in Maoyuan that you have and recover the funds. You can invest in the film and television industry, antique industry, and focus on cultural industries. What do you think?"

"Dad, I have basically sold all the houses I own. The cultural company is running well now. We have bought a lot of things from auctions in various places. I also think that the cultural industry can make money."

"Panpan, the cooperation with Kyoto Flour Mill No. 2 ended last year, right?"

"Well, Suian's law firm has taken over all follow-up matters. The remaining balance was in place by the end of last year. Hehe, it's not too late to make money. The equipment and profit sharing have been deposited into the account of Si Nian International Trade. The Second Flour Mill has also launched its own brand of instant noodles, "Temple of Heaven", but I don't think it will last long. The mechanism of the Second Flour Mill is too rigid. But that's not what I'm considering. And this year, I have also started to withdraw my investment in Shanghai's Miaoduoduo instant noodles, and it is expected to be completed by the end of the year and the remaining balance will be recovered."

"Panpan, you're very quick. The transformation is very successful. You're not short of money at the moment, so keep the antiques you have. Wait for the price to rise. The spring of antiques is coming soon. Within ten years, the antiques you have will be worth several times as much."

"That's right, Dad is really amazing. How should I put it? This painting is extremely forward-looking."

"Don't flatter me. You have strong personal abilities, but you still have an important mission ahead. You've given birth to two sons in a row. Don't you think you'd better have a daughter next? Dad hopes that you will have many children."

"Dad, you're also going to take care of the birth of the child?"

"That's right, this is the biggest problem. Without an heir, who will you leave all your property to? Right! Besides, Grandpa Hu is old, he should also want you to have both sons and daughters."

Xu Nian was suddenly speechless and fell silent.

"The last thing is a big deal. Xinxin, you now have experience in the Highways Department. The return date of Hong Kong is getting closer and closer, and the government departments will definitely be reorganized. Now Xinxin is the only one in our family who is on the path of civil servants. I hope Xinxin can continue to work hard and move to a higher level. If you need the cooperation of your family, such as charity work, your family will fully cooperate. Xinxin, do you have the confidence?"

"Dad, you are really well-informed. I think so. I am currently working in the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, mainly dealing with legal affairs in Hong Kong and the mainland. Our direct supervisor is a member of the Preparatory Committee of the Special Administrative Region. He is very capable. He and I studied in Britain and returned. I think he is the right person. I will work hard, Dad, and strive for the glory of our Xu family and Lou family."

"Yeah, that's good. Mom and Dad are proud of you."

"Then, let's raise a toast to celebrate. Tonight our family will go to Xinghaihui for a big dinner. It's also for the three children's graduation banquet. Zixuan, have you reserved a seat?"

"We have booked a large private room with two tables. As per your invitation, my parents will also come."

"What are you waiting for? Let's go, the whole family will go out together."

Xu Damao and Gu Meifang stayed in Hong Kong until almost the end of the month, and after sending their three children off, they flew back to Kyoto. Lou Xiaoe stayed in Shatin temporarily because Lou Boxu was studying in Hong Kong, and agreed to return to Kyoto for the New Year.

"Da Mao, I'll leave my mother in Kyoto to you. She's seventy-six now."

"Your mother is my mother, right? In the twelfth month, the whole family will return to Kyoto to celebrate the New Year. Xinxin, did you hear that?"

"I know. I will take Jing Wei and the other two back."

My son is very smart. He knows what I mean just by listening to what I say.

Time flies. As soon as autumn comes in Kyoto, the temperature drops immediately, and this year it dropped particularly fast.

During the National Day, a family of four came to the Xu family residence on Dongshishi Street, which really surprised Xu Damao and Gu Meifang.

"Oh my god, Shuying, Steven, are these two children yours?" Gu Meifang, who opened the door, looked at the two people holding a child about nine months old each, and asked with her hand covering her mouth, "Shuying, why didn't you call home after giving birth? Come on, come into the yard. Your dad isn't home yet. I'll call your grandfather right away."

Steven and Fang Shuying carried the children into the house, and carried the two children into the east wing with ease, where the Xu Zhiquan sisters settled down.

Xu Damao had just gone to Beiqijia today to visit the three elders in his family, buy supplies, prepare matchmaking, change gas, etc. He was also very surprised to receive the call: Could it be that the Xu family has a high probability of having twins in their genes?

In fact, Fang Shuying's twins were not conceived naturally this time, but artificially assisted pregnancy, IVF, but because of Fang Shuying's strong physique, it was successful at one time: two thousand gold. This is also the reason why she did not call home in advance, because she now feels that this process is a bit cumbersome.

Xu Damao and Fang Xiaoru, who rushed to Dongsi after receiving the call, were even more surprised. Steven and Fang Shuying had actually returned to China for more than three months. Steven's job in China had already been arranged, teaching at the School of Arts of Xiamen University. Fang Shuying also bought a piece of land in Siming District, Xiamen, and registered a company called Anxiang Fuxing International Fashion Company, with the factory under construction.