Xu Damao's Thirty-Six Stratagems in Siheyuan

After chatting with the third uncle Yan Fugui for a long time, I basically understood the current situation of the No. 95 compound. Things have really changed. The second uncle's three sons, except for Liu Guangfu and Guangtian who came to visit Liu Haizhong and his wife with a few things before the Chinese New Year, the beloved eldest son Liu Guangqi has not appeared in this compound for so many years.

Yan Fugui himself regretted that he had gone too far in calculating against his family. Now his eldest son Yan Jiecheng is divorced and has never come back. Even he, as the child's father, doesn't know what this good son is doing now. Yan Jiefang also moved away and didn't come back. Yan Jiekuang lives in another place. Only his daughter got married and didn't forget the kindness of her own father in raising her. She comes back from time to time to do the housework. However, after getting married, she is someone else's person after all, and she has her own family. How many times can she come? For Yan Fugui, it is just a drop in the bucket and can't solve the actual problem.

Alas, raising children to provide for your old age has become an empty talk.

Jia Geng, a "progressive youth" from the Intermediate Court, could not find a good job after returning to the city. He had been a street thief for many years, but he became a petty thief because of his greed. Two years ago, he was sent to Changping Dijie Farm for reeducation by the government. Only He Yuzhu's family was doing well, but now only He Yuzhu and Yu Li lived in No. 95 Courtyard. Their children all had their own houses and moved away long ago. They only went to No. 95 Courtyard to have fun during New Year's Eve or Spring Festival.

Xu Damao left some gifts for the third uncle, the second uncle and other families who stayed in the No. 95 courtyard, and rode his bike to Chen Zhiyong's video hall. He knew that Chen Zhiyong's business was good and his life was happy. That was enough. After all, he was not his biological son, so it was not a big deal to control him too much. Besides, Chen Zhiyong's family was living a very prosperous life now, and Gu Meifang gave them some private money. Xu Damao knew that Gu Meifang gave some private money to Chen Zhiyong and Chen Zhiyu from time to time, but Xu Damao was now rich and powerful, so it didn't matter. It was just a drop in the bucket.

After returning to his home on Dongsishitiao, Xu Damao took the cup of tea made by Gu Meifang and sat in the living room smoking.

"Boss, you went out for the day and I felt a little emotional after you came back. Did something happen to you?" Gu Meifang clearly felt the change in Xu Damao. It really fits the old saying that nothing can be hidden from the person next to you.

"Meifang, it's nothing serious. I just went to the No. 95 courtyard where I used to live. I originally wanted to visit the old neighbors and also visit Zhiyong and the others. Alas, things have changed a lot. Of course, it's not because of me. I just feel that everyone has his own way to go. Good fortune or misfortune, in fact, it is all caused by oneself. So it's not that there is no retribution, but the time has not come. People should still be upright and do things in a down-to-earth manner. Fang, I think I will be able to retire in a few years. Although I don't care about the little benefits of retirement, I still have to enjoy what I should enjoy. So, this New Year, I want to call all the children, including Zhiyong, Zhiyu and their siblings, back. I have to hold a joint family meeting with them. In fact, I want to explain all the family affairs to all the children, and from now on, you, Xiao'e, and Xiaoru and I will just enjoy our own lives."

"Boss, whatever you say is what I support. Wherever you go, I'll go. Xiao'e and Xiaoru are different from me. They are more educated and capable than me. As long as I follow you, I feel that my life is not lived in vain."

"Meifang, everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. How can you say that about yourself? In my heart, you are all unique. I, Xu Damao, must have done great good deeds and accumulated great virtues in my previous life. Only in this life can you three stay with me and love each other. I will take the time to arrange this matter. There are two more things I want to tell you first. One is the Beijing-style Sichuan restaurant hosted by Brother Zhuzi. I think starting from next year, I will no longer distribute dividends. If Brother Zhuzi still wants to use that courtyard, we will just collect some rent. The second is the beverage factory in Pinggu. Now my investment has been recovered long ago, and my two senior brothers have been running it for several years. I should let it go. This is what I should do to my teacher and his family. Let them decide what to do in the future. Brother Lingyun and his family should have a lot of savings over the years, and they have listened to me and have accumulated a lot of real estate. Their lives will definitely get better and better in the future. I am now considered a cultivator, so I want to complete all the matters that should be concluded. What do you think?"

"Boss, I've said before that you should make the decisions at home. Besides, the beverage factory is now run by our wife Huo Huo. You're right. Since returning from Wuyi Mountain, I feel that my cultivation has opened up a whole new path. Now that the youngest Tiao Tiao is in college, it's time for us to live our own lives. In the past, Xiao'e and Xiao Ru were both worried about the world's perspective, so as the boss, you owe them both. I think your idea is right. In the future, the four of us will live together, so that Xiao'e's cultivation will be better, and we can spend the rest of our lives together longer. I support your decision."

Xu Damao pinched out the cigarette butt he had smoked, rinsed his mouth with warm tea, and casually pulled Gu Meifang, who was standing next to him, over to sit on his lap.

"Meifang, OK. Let's do this. Tomorrow I will call Brother Huan and ask him to order a Mercedes-Benz Verano RV for me. From now on, we will drive the RV on the road, traveling and practicing at the same time."

"What car? A small two-bedroom apartment? On the road?"

"Yes, I heard from Xiao'e that there are such buses on the market abroad now. They have kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, refrigerators, and are almost like a small two-bedroom house that can be driven. It is convenient to go anywhere. This is designed for people who travel independently for a long time. When the time comes, we will drive such a car and travel all over the country, to the famous mountains and rivers, fully absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, appreciate the beautiful scenery, and eat all the delicacies in the country. In the future, we will travel abroad and travel around the world. I also want to go to the Antarctic glacier to see how cold it is! Hehe."

"You are just torturing yourself and looking for trouble."

Xu Damao felt that Gu Meifang was right, he was asking for trouble. However, for a practitioner of his level, the progress brought by the different environment might be unexpected.

Holding Gu Meifang in his arms, Xu Damao suddenly had an impulse.

"Meifang, have any of the children come back today?"

"Probably no one will come, but Xiaoru might come here. She called me at noon."

"Okay, no matter if they come or not, go to the kitchen and make some vegetarian dishes and cook some rice. I'll go out and buy some braised beef and stew it. We'll have some wine tonight. I want to drink with you right now?"

Gu Meifang knew what Xu Damao meant. Probably there would be a big battle tonight.

"Okay, I'll go cook. Don't buy too much stewed food. I have a little stupid chicken at home, I can just stew it. Come back quickly, the food will be ready soon."

"Okay, having my wife at home is the greatest happiness."