Xu Damao's Thirty-Six Stratagems in Siheyuan

As soon as Xu Jun arrived in Kyoto, he left the team, applied for flexible time, and went to the No. 95 compound on a certain road.

Entering the familiar No. 95 compound, although there were several houses built in some places, there was no overall change, especially the backyard, which was still deserted.

Xu Jun asked the second aunt at home

"Auntie, is Xu Damao here? I'm from out of town and I want to talk to him about something."

"Oh, Damao doesn't live here now. You can ask the Li family in the Intermediate Court. I really don't know where Damao lives now. If all else fails, you can just go to the steel mill and find him. I heard that Damao is now the Youth League Committee Secretary of the steel mill. You'll know once you ask. Hey, young man, why do you look so familiar to me?"

Xu Jun didn't ask any more questions, left the backyard, and went to the nearby slum.

"Excuse me, is Yuan Ya from the Yuan family living here?"

"Hey, who are you? My Yuan Ya was admitted to university, Kyoto Normal University. Who are you? Why haven't I seen you before?"

"Aunt, I'm Yaya's friend from kindergarten. I've been away from home for a few years and haven't been back to Kyoto for a long time. I wanted to come and see him."

Yuan's mother said with a look of disdain, "Oh, the educated youth have returned to the city. My Yaya will be a cadre in the future. You are an educated youth who has returned to the city. You may not even have a job. Don't come to our Yaya anymore."

Xu Jun had no idea what an educated youth was, and before he could react, the door to the Yuan family was closed. It was good to know that Yaya had been admitted to university.

He had no choice but to go to the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill to look for Xu Damao. Xu Damao received a call from the guard at the Youth League Committee saying that someone was looking for him, but he still couldn't guess who was looking for him.

It was almost time to get off work, so he packed his backpack and rode his bike to the gate. When he saw her, Xu Damao was stunned. It was exactly Lou Xiao'e's face. Could it be his own son? After thinking for a while, he timidly called out, "Huohuo?"

"Hey, Dad, it's me."

Suddenly Xu Damao couldn't hold back his tears. He stopped his bicycle and squatted down crying.

Xu Jun was at a loss for what to do. Xu Damao suddenly stood up, pushed his bicycle, and quickly pulled Xu Jun, "Let's go, get on the bike, and go home."

After about 20 minutes of traveling, Xu Damao brought Xu Jun to Dongsishitiao. "Meifang, hurry up and cook. Today is the highest standard, so serve the main dishes."

Gu Meifang was really not in time to react before she saw Xu Damao bringing a strange young man into the house, then going to the study and closing the door.

"Huo Huo, how did you get to Kyoto? Where's your mother? Where are your brothers and sisters?"

"Dad, don't be nervous. I came here with the American university exchange group and passed by our embassy. It's okay. I'm studying in the United States now. Mom and my little sister are in Hong Kong. Ningning should be studying in the British Empire. He's the best. He skipped a grade in school. He should be studying in the British Empire tomorrow. Dad, why are you so nervous? Is there a problem?"

"Huohuo, did you really come back through normal channels? That's good."

"Dad, you still remember me. I thought you had forgotten me. I am studying in the United States for many years. My uncle is in Los Angeles. I have been in the United States for the past few years. This time there is an exchange meeting for college students from both countries in the United States. I was lucky enough to participate. Because I can speak Chinese, I came with the group. This is my third day in Kyoto."

"Oh my God, Huo Huo, my son, you are finally back. I missed you so much. Is your mother okay?"

"Mom is in Hong Kong, it's OK, but Dad, my mom got married in Hong Kong and gave me a younger sister and a younger brother. But fortunately, this stepfather treats Ningning and Panpan well."

Although Xu Damao was a little surprised to hear that Lou Xiao'e had remarried, he didn't care. Remarriage has been quite normal in the past decade or so.

After a conversation, Xu Damao learned that his father-in-law Lou Zhenhua died of illness a few years ago, but his mother-in-law Tan Yali was in good health, taking care of the children and managing the store. Lou Xiaoe went to Hong Kong and got married in the third year, but the man died in a car accident last year, and now he is alone again.

She gave birth to a daughter and a son, surnamed Bai: Bai Wenting and Bai Wenming.

When Hanhan and Dandan came home from school, Xu Jun realized that his biological father had given him five brothers and sisters over the years, far more than the one sister and one brother that his mother had given him.

Needless to say, the feeling of parting was deep. After introducing their family members one by one, Xu Damao rode his bike to take Xu Jun to the hotel where the exchange group was staying very late at night.

"Huohuo, don't go home anymore. Call me if you have anything to say. China is not like foreign countries, and it is not time for you to be free yet. Tell your mother when you have a chance, and let them have the opportunity to return to China for development. The country will develop rapidly in the future, but several cities in the south will be opened first. There will be opportunities to invest and there will be great returns. Huohuo, no matter where you are, I hope you remember one thing, you will always be a descendant of the Yellow Emperor, and return to China for development when you have the chance. Your family, your house, and your roots are always here."

"Dad, I listen to you. I will definitely come back. Mommy and my brothers and sisters will come back too. It's a pity that I can't see my grandparents when I want to. Please give them my regards. Also, Dad, I have something I want to ask you."

"What's the matter? Tell me."

"I had a friend when I was little, her name was Yuan Ya, she was the same age as me, and now she is studying at Beijing University. I went to her house today, and her mother seemed very powerful. But Dad, she is my designated wife, so you have to help me take care of her. When you have a chance, bring a letter to tell her that I will come back to marry her."

"You little brat, Dad knows about this, and I will definitely tell you. But as to whether you can marry her, Dad can't guarantee it. Times and positions change people, you have to understand this truth. Also, you are in a special position now, don't cause trouble, now is not the time to be free. Do you understand? Participate in your exchange program well, and don't come home again. I am satisfied knowing that everything is going well for you. You must come back, understand. Dad will be waiting for you to come home in Kyoto."

Xu Damao took out a handwritten copy of the Qi Refining Technique from his bag and handed it to Xu Jun. "Son, this is a Taoist technique. When you go back, copy a copy and send it to Xiangjiang so that they can learn to practice it. It would be great if they can get started."

"Dad, is this why you are young?"

"Yes, it's amazing. You try to practice for one year. If you can't do it, give up. There is a physical problem here. I don't know how to screen them out. I can only rely on practice to eliminate them. Huo, take care. Pay special attention to safety outside. Only when you are alive can you have a future. Do you understand? Go back to Hong Kong during the summer vacation and tell your mother that I have always had her in my heart. Although I have remarried, it does not mean that I don't love her or care about the three of you. Everything is fine at home. We have money and we live a good life. You won't have any financial problems when you come back. Don't worry. I'll be waiting for your good news in Kyoto."

"Dad, is this true?"

Xu Damao saw a stone not far from the hotel entrance, walked over, held it in his hand, and then walked to Xu Jun, once again making Xu Jun unable to close his mouth.

"Dad, what magic did you learn?"

"Yes, it's not a fairy art, but a Taoist art. Take good care of the book I gave you and don't pass it on to others. Do you understand? This is the inheritance of the Xu family."

"Oh, okay, Dad, I will definitely listen to you. Also, don't forget about Yuan Ya."