Xu Damao's Thirty-Six Stratagems in Siheyuan

On snowy days, we would gather around a copper pot and stew tofu, vermicelli, cabbage, radish cubes, and eat mutton in hot pot. It was both convenient and enjoyable.

In Xu Damao's new house in Beiqijia, several large copper pots were cooking mutton hotpot at the same time, and everyone was enjoying the meal.

It was the first time for Qi Huan and Lou Xiaohui to have such a lively meal. They felt warm all over and said it was so delicious.

"Da Mao, Xu Jun and I are already looking for a factory. We will be able to register a company and start producing composite materials soon after we return. The prospects are very promising. Your investment of more than one million US dollars will double quickly."

"Brother Huan, it's up to you to decide on this matter. I won't participate in your business operations. My only goal is to have you and my aunt take care of my children if they go to study in the United States."

"That's wrong, Damao, we should be clear about the accounts. Your investment of nearly two million may be less than the big capital of the United States, but it is still a huge sum. And it can greatly improve my research efficiency. This is the greatest support for me. I can't take advantage of it. In this way, Xu Jun and I will each get half of the profits and share the research results. And I have brought back the research results so far this time. You can also produce it in the domestic Kai factory according to the current results. It is definitely a leading technology and can make a fortune. This way, I can feel at ease."

Qi Huan drank a glass of wine, stood up and went to his room, then came back with a bag and handed it to Xu Damao.

"Da Mao, this is the copy of the information that Xu Jun and I prepared. I'm giving it to you now. You can do whatever you want with it."

"Brother Huan, I don't understand the technology. This patent belongs to you. You can share it with the domestic market. This is the greatest sentiment. I accept it. As for setting up a domestic enterprise for production, I will definitely hand it over to the person who entrusted it. There is nothing more to say. We are a family. I accept it."

Xu Damao also raised his glass to toast Qi Huan, and handed the information package to Fang Xiaoru who was eating mutton hotpot nearby.

"Lady, take this information. Tomorrow you can discuss it with Brother Huan and Xu Jun. I am an idle person and I want to stay idle forever. I will leave this matter to you."

Fang Xiaoru was very excited. For a person who works in technology, this was like a shot in the arm. Moreover, this technology was the most important and world-leading new technology at present. How could he not be excited?

Not caring about the mutton in his mouth, he took the information package and said, "Okay, Professor Qi, I'll ask you for advice tomorrow."

While eating, Xu Damao and his friends also asked the children to come over and discuss the three girls' plans to study abroad. After a professional analysis, the study abroad plans for the three girls, Xu Zhiquan, Xu Zhiyu, and Fang Shuying, in the second half of the year were almost finalized. They were just waiting for the last semester to get their high school diplomas and go directly to the United States to prepare for preparatory courses.

The beginning of the Year of the Ox was quite prosperous and smooth for Xu Damao's family.

On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, the snow that had been falling for more than four days finally stopped, and the land of Kyoto under construction was covered with thick snow, which was unusually beautiful and clean, and every corner of the construction area was decorated with cleanliness.

Taking advantage of the snow and the camera, Xu Damao took a large group of people to travel in Kyoto. Although they traveled by bus and subway, it was still very convenient and safe.

Qi Huan stood on Jingshan Hill, overlooking the quiet Forbidden City, and said with emotion, "Kyoto is still very impressive. I still want to come back to live in retirement in the future. Xiaohui, what do you think?"

"Okay, I also think that Kyoto has changed a lot now. Although I don't have such a deep memory of the old Kyoto, I think Kyoto will be even better in the future. From now on, wherever you go, I'll go there. Besides, isn't there a house that Damao has reserved for you in Caoyuan Hutong, right? Damao, you're not going to take it back, are you?"

"Sister, the house in Caoyuan Hutong was originally the old house of Brother Huan. Grandpa Qi also left a message, hoping that Brother Huan would come back. He would have people sending him money and food every year. Besides, when you return to Kyoto in the future, you can live wherever you want. Although I am not rich in Kyoto, I am not exaggerating about the place where I live. I really have properties in the east, south, west, north and center. I can live wherever I want. Brother Huan, we have agreed that we will definitely return to Kyoto in the future. Don't think it's not worth it. I am here. I can't guarantee anything else, but there is one thing I can guarantee: you will be healthy and have enough food and drink."

"Da Mao, you said you would come back. Just wait to fulfill your promise."

At Qianmen Meat Market Street, Xu Damao and his party stopped by to have a meal at Quanjude.

Time flies by so fast. On the tenth day of the first lunar month, Qi Huan, Lou Xiaohui, and Xu Jun boarded a plane to the United States to continue their lives.

One day after Xu Jun left, Xu Damao once again summoned Gu Meifang, Lou Xiaoe, and Fang Xiaoru to the Beiqijia residence for a family meeting. All the children, including Chen Zhiyong's family and Chen Zhiyu's family, attended the meeting.

"Children, your eldest brother Xu Jun just left yesterday. Tomorrow, Xu Ning and Xu Yuan from Hong Kong will also be returning. So as a parent, I will tell you some things about my family.

Xiaoyong, Xiaoyu, let's talk about your two first. I have discussed with your mother that after the demolition of Baishui Village, we will distribute three houses in Haidian. One three-bedroom house and the current house in No. 95 Courtyard will be given to Xiaoyong and Xiaoyu, and the three-bedroom and two-bedroom house on the third floor will be yours. Do you have any objections?"

"Uncle Mao, Mom, I don't need that house now, you can just keep it and rent it out."

"Xiaoyong, listen to your uncle Mao's arrangements. We have already discussed it. Just take what's due to you. You have set up your own household now. A man should be responsible and stand up for himself. I, your mother, am already fifty-something years old this year. I can still take care of you for the rest of your life. Besides, Yueyue is only twelve or thirteen this year. I have to take care of the little one first."

Chen Zhiyong agreed and said he had no objection.

Xu Damao also gave Xu Jun, Xu Ning, and Xu Yuan one of Lou Xiao'e's properties in Kyoto. The only house in Yandaixie Street was reserved for the baby in Lou Xiao'e's belly. And Xu Damao already knew that Lou Xiao'e was pregnant with a boy. Yandaixie Street was not the largest house, but Xu Damao had a special liking for it. Although he did not make it clear how many children he had with Lou Xiao'e, Lou Xiao'e still felt the love hidden in his heart.

Xu Damao also made a rough division between the two pairs of twins, Xu Zhiquan and Xu Zhidi, and the properties he had cultivated and the current house on Dongshishi Street.

"Shuying, you will suffer a little loss. Dad will not give you the house. However, your mom and I have discussed that Rumao Baozhai on Qianmenwai Street will be under your name. Twenty percent of the profits of Baozhai will belong to you in the future, so you will not suffer any loss. Basically, the existing properties will be distributed to you in this way. You don't have to earn or fight for it. In the future, whenever each of you children works or starts a business, you must hand over the family public fund to your dad every year. This fund is for honoring our elders, and secondly, to balance you brothers and sisters. Ten fingers are stretched out, and some are long and some are short. What your parents hope to see is that you brothers and sisters are united, friendly, help each other, make progress together, and develop together. This is the greatest goal."