Siheyuan: If you ruin the reputation of the whole courtyard, I will move out

Looking at Zhang Yu, He Yuzhu said, "Brother-in-law, what do you think of the man named Xu Damao who ruined the compound?" Even a cup of hot tea could not calm his excitement. "Maybe my previous visit to Xu Damao just accidentally triggered a misunderstanding. He may have misunderstood the news of the demolition." Zhang Yu tried to ease the situation. He Yuzhu slammed the table and stood up and shouted, "I'm going to argue with him!"

Zhang Yu tried to calm him down: "Calm down. Acting rashly will only make him think that we must get the land as soon as possible, which will make it difficult to achieve our goal." He Yuzhu looked at him in confusion and asked: "Then what do you think we should do?"

Zhang Yu smiled and said mysteriously, "I'll leave this to time and my personal strategy. Don't interfere for now." Hearing this, He Yuzhu said dissatisfiedly but firmly, "I will never tolerate Xu Damao taking the upper hand."

"It's not that easy to gain benefits under my control." Zhang Yu sneered, his words revealing full confidence. At this moment, He Sisi suddenly appeared and reported: "Mr. Zhang, there is a Ms. Qin who claims to be your old friend who wants to see you." When the surname "Qin" was mentioned, a trace of surprise flashed across Zhang Yu's eyes: "Is it Qin? What's her full name?"

He Sisi then added: "She didn't tell me her full name, but when I asked, she called herself one of your old friends." As she spoke, He Sisi glanced at He Yuzhu intentionally or unintentionally. He Yuzhu joked: "Could it be that I can't forget my old love and want to settle an old account with you?" This sentence made He Sisi laugh.

She complained, "Dad, this is not good. Ms. Qin looks older than my dad." He Yuzhu then curiously asked, "So, who is she?" This question aroused Zhang Yu's interest. He did not answer immediately, but smiled and said, "You will understand when we meet. Sisi, let her in." Following the instructions, He Sisi left immediately and led a dignified lady into the room.

Seeing the visitor, He Yuzhu and Zhang Yu showed surprise at the same time. "Sister Qin!" He Yuzhu blurted out. It turned out that the person in front of them was Qin Huairu, the elder sister of Mrs. Qin Huairu who lost her partner many years ago.

For Zhang Yu, he never expected that the Ms. Qin mentioned by He Sisi was actually Qin Huairu, who had moved out of the compound many years ago. After many years of changes, Qin Huairu's return seemed to have crossed the gap of time, bringing with it the traces left by the years. In his eyes, her face looked particularly vicissitudes. Given her age, Qin Huairu, who was in her early sixties, obviously looked a little old, which was reasonable.

In addition, if Qin Huairu had been well off in the past, she would have chosen expensive clothes and worn luxurious accessories to adorn herself.

Her temperament is completely different from before. In the past, Qin Huairu was as simple as a rural woman, but now she naturally exudes a noble aura, which is very unique.

"Xiao Zhang, nice to see you again after a long time. Zhuzi is here too." Qin Huairu greeted him warmly, as if they were old friends.

However, this was not the case. The friendship between the two of them gradually drifted apart, and all this was caused by some inappropriate behavior of Zhang Yu in the past, which indirectly led to the loss of Qin Huairu's family, and she was completely unaware of all this.

"Is it really you, Qin Huairu?" He Yuzhu asked in disbelief, because she had changed so much in front of him.

"After not seeing each other for so many years, do you look a lot more haggard?" Qin Huairu touched his cheek lightly and kept smiling, but Zhang Yu felt that her smile seemed a little forced.

"How can I let you stand for so long at a party, Sister Qin?" Qin Huairu asked politely.

"Sister Qin, please sit down." Zhang Yu invited her to sit on the sofa, and then asked: "Would you like a cup of coffee? We have hand-ground coffee here."

"It would be great to have hand-ground coffee." Qin Huairu expressed her expectation. He Sisi said apologetically: "We only have freshly brewed American coffee here, but no hand-ground coffee."

Faced with this statement, Qin Huairu did not show dissatisfaction, and said with a smile: "After living outside for a long time, I am used to a cup of fragrant hand-ground coffee. It doesn't matter if I don't have it." Zhang Yu and He Yuzhu exchanged glances tacitly, and then asked: "So in these years, which country has Sister Qin settled in?"

"I am unforgettable in life, especially in Chicago." Qin Huairu's tone was full of pride, "Especially there."

Zhang Yu smiled and said, "Chicago is a good place, known as the heart of China."

However, Zhang Yu was a little unhappy when he heard Qin Huairu's exaggerated description. He couldn't help but ask, "Qin Huairu, what is your purpose in coming back?" He Yuzhu's voice revealed dissatisfaction. The Zhongyi incident made his attitude different from before, and he could never let it go.

Hearing this, Qin Huairu sighed: "I have been wandering overseas for these years, and I miss my hometown and relatives more and more. This time I came to bring my children back."

"Why did you bring the children here?" He Yuzhu asked angrily.

Qin Huairu responded sincerely: "I heard that Xiaodang and Huai work at Yanyu Department Store, so I came here to express my gratitude to you in person. I am grateful for your care for the children over the years."

Zhang Yu added: "They are actually quite talented and determined. Now they have achieved remarkable results and have been promoted to store managers, which they did last year."

Hearing this, Qin Huairu nodded in agreement: "I have seen their progress. Without you, they would not have achieved what they have today."

Zhang Yu on the sofa asked: "Sister Qin, did you come to me just for this simple thank you?"

Facing Qin Huairu's tearful eyes, He Yuzhu's hard heart softened instantly, and his sharp words disappeared under the reflection of these tears. His words were full of care: "Sister, it is better to deal with the troubles at home privately. After all, this is not our business."

Qin Huairu said to Zhang Yu in a firm tone: "Since the children don't want to leave, then let it be. I will support them financially and open a shopping mall with the assistance of Xiaodan and Huai."

Zhang Yu raised his eyebrows and smiled, seemingly provocative but also playful: "Sister Qin, do you want me to run your business for you?" His tone was full of ridicule.

Qin Huairu quickly clarified, "No, no, I don't know enough about the domestic situation. In fact, I want to cooperate with Yan Yu. I will provide the funds, but they only need to operate the business, and Huai will be the general manager."

Zhang Yu pondered for a moment, considering her proposal. "But opening a shopping mall requires a huge amount of money. Do you really have enough savings, Qin Huairu?" The worry in his words was self-evident.

Qin Huairu responded firmly: "I still have several million dollars on hand." This sentence touched He Yuzhu's heart. He was surprised at her actual wealth, and his originally optimistic mood fluctuated slightly.

Zhang Yu changed the subject and asked about retrieving Xiaodan and Huai: "Have you contacted Banggeng? Do they know anything?"

"My original intention in looking for them was to find you. After Banggeng got divorced, the house was sold and he has not been heard from since. Xiaodang and Huai have become estranged from him, and we don't know where he went." Qin Huairu said truthfully.

Zhang Yu offered to help with the investigation and asked: "Where are you now? Is it convenient for me to find you at any time?" His words were full of concern.

Qin Huairu replied, "I am staying at the Kyoto Hotel right now. Please let me know if there is any news. You should also remember our appointment tomorrow."

Tomorrow, "Beijing Hotel" will be my feast. I hope you can bring Xiaodan, Huai and Zhuzi to attend. Qin Huairu invited him warmly. This time He Yuzhu did not resist, but nodded in agreement. Sensing the deep meaning in Zhang Yu's eyes, He Yuzhu tacitly agreed to some ideas in his heart.

He Yuzhu, who was in a complicated mood, just put down the phone and began to ask: "Brother-in-law, do you think helping Qin Huairu like this is a sincere act? How can you completely forget what she did to your uncle back then?" Facing Qin Huairu's departure, He Yuzhu questioned without hesitation.