Xu Damao's Thirty-Six Stratagems in Siheyuan

As Yan Jiecheng had expected, under the powerful deception and stimulation of the bubble of interests, as soon as Jia Geng returned to the courtyard, he asked Jia Zhangshi to take out 10,000 yuan from Yi Zhonghai's passbook with great earnestness.

In less than two days, Yan Jiecheng, Liu Guangtian and Jia Geng bought the customs declaration and delivery order for a container shipped from Xiangjiang to Tianjin Port from the middleman. They went directly to Yu Li's store for a feast.

After communicating with Gu Meifang and Fang Xiaoru, Xu Damao submitted his resignation report to the factory within a week. Director Su Dingan tried to retain him symbolically, but Xu Damao was determined to leave. He quickly completed the formalities, packed up his personal belongings in the office and moved back home, basically bidding farewell to his retirement life at the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill.

In Xu Damao's mind, even if he retired in the 1990s, how much pension would he have? Besides, Xu Damao had at least used his position in the steel mill to collect many valuable items, which was enough to cover his expenses.

Flying freely is Xu Damao's greatest happiness now. Money is shit. He is not short of money. The real estate alone will be worth hundreds of millions in the future. Now Lou Xiao'e has given birth to his ninth offspring. What more can he ask for? It would be a waste of life if he didn't take advantage of the present to accompany his beloved concubine and accompany his children to grow up, and wasted time in a boring office reading newspapers, drinking tea, and a bunch of boring meetings and signing.

With nothing to worry about, Xu Damao contacted Fang Xiaoru on the weekend and asked her to bring her children to a restaurant for a gathering.

They also discussed the study abroad for several children, and basically decided that the three sisters Xu Zhiquan, Xu Zhiyu, and Fang Shuying would all go abroad to study.

On Sunday, Xu Damao rode his bike to the No. 95 courtyard house, and it was surprisingly quiet.

The third uncle was still watering the flowers and guarding the door.

"Teacher Yan, ok."

"Hey, Damao, how come you, a senior official, have time to come to the compound today? It's been a long time since we last met."

"Yes, now that I am not accompanying my child to study, I really don't have much time to come to the compound. Besides, I have no place to live if I go back to the compound. Isn't the original house occupied by my apprentice?"

"Yes, Damao. I heard that you resigned from the steel mill. Is that true?"

"Teacher Yan, you are so well-informed. You know about something that happened just a few days ago. It's true that a scholar knows everything about the world without leaving home." Xu Damao gave Yan Fugui a big thumbs up.

"Da Mao, look at what you said. There are quite a few kids working in the steel factory. The news of your resignation has been the biggest news in the Red Star Factory these days. A department-level cadre suddenly resigned. Why did you do that?"

Xu Damao did not directly answer Yan Fugui's question, he just said: I'm going to the backyard to find Xiaoyong, I'll see you later.

Xu Damao heard Yan Fugui talking to himself behind him: Xu Damao really can't live a good life and has lost his mind.

He ignored him and went to the middle courtyard. Seeing that the door of Li's house was closed, he went directly to the backyard to find Chen Zhiyong.

The person who opened the door was Li Weihong.

"Oh, Uncle Xu, you are a rare guest. Come in quickly."

"Wei Hong, Xiao Yong hasn't woken up yet?"

"Well, since he's not at work, he can lie down if he wants."

"Your parents aren't home either? I just saw their door was closed."

"My parents went to the train station today. They said a comrade from out of town was coming, so they went to pick him up. He probably won't be back until tonight. You know, my dad will take me to Tiananmen Square for a walk."

"That's right. I'll go drink with him in a few days. Tell Xiaoyong to get up. I have something to talk to him about today."

"Okay, OK." Before Li Weihong could go into the inner room to hand it in, Chen Zhiyong had already come out.

"Uncle, so early?" Chen Zhiyong scratched his head embarrassedly, looking very apologetic.

"Xiaoyong, sit down. I'm here today because I really have something to talk to you about. You're a father now, so why don't you think carefully about your current work or your future?"

"Uncle, I actually want to work hard, but now I have no use for my skills. I can't get involved in other things in the Propaganda Department, so I'll just do odd jobs first. The salary is not bad."

"Look at your lack of ambition. I asked you to study hard before, but you didn't like it. Now the gap between you and Xiaoyu and Weihong is getting bigger and bigger, don't you have a sense of crisis? You have to set a good example for the children. Teaching by words and deeds is the greatest influence on children, do you understand?"

"Uncle, I know. You broke a big news in the company a few days ago, which woke me up. I was discussing this with Wei Hong yesterday. Uncle, you came at the right time today. I also wanted to discuss this with you."

Li Weihong made some tea and handed it to Xu Damao.

"Uncle, it's true that Zhiyong and I discussed this matter last night. Zhiyong also wants to resign and work on his own. He said he wants to open a video hall or something. I originally wanted to discuss it with you in a few days."

Xu Damao really didn't expect that Chen Zhiyong thought the same as he did.

"Tell me your plans."

"Uncle, I took the opportunity to check out the old Red Star Street Theater these days. It's now idle. I'm thinking of renting it and opening a video hall to play videos. I also went to other districts to check out the video halls. Business is pretty good. They play martial arts movies, which are very popular. I think Wei Hong is very stable now, so I want to try my luck. Otherwise, I might be persuaded to quit by my company in a few years."

"Xiaoyong, uncle didn't expect that you have already been investigated. Not bad, not bad. I came here today just for this matter. Since you have made up your mind, let's think about implementing the specific matters. So a few days ago, I asked Aunt Lou to buy a VCR and a large-screen color TV from Hong Kong for you, as well as the videotapes. Next week, take the initiative to find your master's father, who is my father. You know where he lives. Although he is retired, he has connections in the Cultural Bureau. Ask him to find a way to transfer you to the propaganda department of the street office. Just say that it was me who asked you to do it, and then rent the theater of the street office. You can do the specific operation yourself as you go along. It is safer to find a unit to rely on now, and it will also save Wei Hong from worrying. After all, you are also an employee of a unit, not an individual business owner."

"Uncle Mao, I'm not worried. Being a self-employed person is not bad. As long as it's earned through hard work, everything is worth it."

"Wei Hong, you are a college student after all, so your perspective is different. Xiao Yong, just be happy. Work hard, or your son will ignore you in the future."

"Uncle, I am doing this thanks to you. I will try my best."

"Well, Xiaoyong, don't be afraid, just go for it. As long as you don't do anything illegal, even if you fail, you still have me, your mother, Wei Hong, your sister, and your brothers to support you. Just run it well, and come to me if you have any problems. That's it, you can arrange the details yourself."

Xu Damao drank some tea and casually chatted about Xu Zhiquan and her sister going abroad to study next year. They almost arranged a big dinner for the New Year. In order not to delay the couple's weekend time, he said goodbye to No. 95 Courtyard and rode away on his bike.