Siheyuan: Happy Life of Jia Zhang Family

For the inheritance of the Xu family, Zhang Dabao and Lou Xiao'e had an in-depth exchange. When they came down from the second floor, it was almost five o'clock. Lou Tan was looking after the children, and Xu Damao's mother had already started to get busy in the kitchen.

"Da Biao, Damao may come soon, let's discuss it together." Lou Weihua seemed to have made up his mind.

Xu Damao is now busy like a dog every day, but the work of the embroidery factory is slowly getting on track. Although it is busy, it is not so chaotic anymore.

"How much have you collected today?" Xu Damao came to the warehouse and asked the custodian.

"Director, we have received 6,232 pieces today. The warehouse has been sealed and we will not receive any more today. We will have to load them onto trucks and ship them to Tianjin Port in the evening. We will ship 20,000 pieces tonight," the custodian said to Xu Damao.

"I hope we can ship the goods on time tonight." Xu Damao came out of the warehouse and went to the finance office.

"Has the payment arrived? The goods will be shipped tonight," Xu Damao asked the accountant.

"Director, the money has arrived. They sent the money in the United States, and the higher-ups changed it into our currency. This is as it should be, but they change it at the lowest interest rate every day," the accountant said to Xu Damao unhappily.

"At the end of the month, the authorities are still providing export subsidies. We are a state-owned enterprise. Why should we argue with the government about this?" Xu Damao advised the accountant.

"Director, did the higher-ups really say that if we have good performance this month, we will be given a bonus?" the accountant asked Xu Damao again.

"Of course, this is what Director Xu said himself, and Director Li also agreed. When the leaders came yesterday, they saw that we were working very hard," Xu Damao said affirmatively.

"That's great! I wonder if we can get some meat. I haven't tasted meat in half a year." The young accountant is full of longing for his future life.

"I can't guarantee that. Meat is in short supply right now. All the small canteens in the factory have been closed for the sake of saving money," Xu Damao waved his hands repeatedly.

"We can't distribute meat, and there are not many of us eating there. It would be okay if we improve the canteen." The accountant was not very afraid of the young factory director, and Director Xu spoke nicely and did not put on airs.

"I can only try my best to find a solution. It's almost time to get off work, so let's hurry up and settle the accounts. We have money in the account, and we will settle the accounts in batches with those who delivered the goods first. If it all accumulates until the end of the month, there will be too many people, and we won't be able to handle it even if we add more staff," Xu Damao said to all the accountants in the finance office.

After a round of work, it was time to get off work. These days, Xu Damao would go to Lou's house to see the children before returning to No. 95 Yard. Now his mother was also at Lou's house to help take care of the children, and his father was eating alone in the cinema. It was okay for him to cook when he was not busy before, but now he is too busy and tired. He doesn't want to do anything when he gets home, so he doesn't pretend to be and eats dinner at Lou's house.

"Da Mao is back." At six o'clock in the evening, Xu Damao came to Lou's house, and it was Lou Tan who opened the door.

"Good son, do you miss your daddy?" After Xu Damao came in, all his eyes were on the two children. He even went to the bathroom to wash his hands before holding the children.

"Da Mao, I have something important to do. Let's look at the kids later." Lou Weihua called Xu Damao. Only then did Xu Damao see Zhang Dabao who was sitting and drinking tea with Lou Weihua.

"Da Biao is here too? I'll be there right away." Xu Damao returned the child to his mother-in-law and came to the two of them.

"Let's go to the study and talk." Lou Weihua took the two of them to the study.

"Da Mao, I've thought about what you said to me last time, and I feel that what you said makes sense. It just so happens that Da Biao is here today, so let's discuss it together," Lou Weihua said to Xu Damao.

"Dad, what is there to discuss? Just go," said Xu Damao.

"Brother Damao, we are definitely leaving. Who is leaving? How are we leaving? We still need to discuss this," Zhang Dabao spoke.

"If you all go, my father and mother will go with you. They cannot leave their child. This is what I thought. Let my father-in-law and his family leave in the name of visiting relatives and then go to Hong Kong. My parents will leave through special channels on their own. If you all go, I will have to deal with it later," said Xu Damao.

"Go ahead, just get some training as a factory director. There is work to do there. Your wife, children, parents are all gone, and you are alone at home. Isn't this obviously looking for trouble? Who will believe you when you say you didn't know anything?" Lou Weihua spoke again.

"Da Biao, do you have a way to get through? I mean, what if you don't go through the normal procedures?" Lou Weihua asked.

"Yes, let's prepare everything in advance. I can bring anything. Uncle Lou, you should understand what I mean? Anything is fine. Damao doesn't need to go through special channels. I can take him there in the name of the office. You just need to be prepared. The most important thing is that the news must be kept confidential," Zhang Dabao said to the two.

"Da Biao, we've all passed away. The family has to make a living. You can help us for a while, but we can't always rely on you, right?" When Xu Damao heard this, he was a little worried about his future life.

"There are plenty of things for you to do. Life there is much better than here. Don't worry, there are jobs there that pay two to three thousand yuan a month," Zhang Dabao said firmly to Xu Damao.

"Really? So much money in a month?" Xu Damao couldn't believe it.

"It's true. There are ones that are higher than this." Zhang Dabao's words made Xu Damao completely relieved, because he knew that Zhang Dabao had never talked nonsense.

"Da Biao, if you pass away first, please find Xiao'e's two brothers. We haven't been in touch for several years, and we don't know how they are doing?" Lou Weihua suddenly said in a low voice.

"Okay, just write me an address and tell me the two people's names and work units." Zhang Dabao agreed without any hesitation. Finding someone in Hong Kong was really a piece of cake for him.

"Let's go eat. Don't tell the women yet. Tell them when we're about to leave." Lou Weihua instructed the two of them again, and then the three of them came out of the study and came to the restaurant.

Today's dishes were very rich, with fish and meat. The three men also drank a glass of wine. After the meal, Zhang Dabao took Xu Damao and drove towards No. 95 Courtyard.

"Brother Damao, are you willing to manage the factory?" Zhang Dabao asked Xu Damao on the motorcycle.

"Managing a factory is very fulfilling and rewarding. I always thought I couldn't do it, but after trying it, I found that it's not that difficult," said Xu Damao.

"We have a big company over there for you to manage, and there are plenty of platforms for you to showcase your talents, but it will be busier and more tiring than being a factory manager as you are now," Zhang Dabia said to Xu Damao.

"As long as I can support the adults and children, it's enough. What's the harm in being a little busy or tired? This is a man's responsibility," said Xu Damao.

"Well said," Zhang Dabao praised Xu Damao, then returned to Yard 95 and went home to rest.