Xu Damao's Thirty-Six Stratagems in Siheyuan

It was really convenient to have a telephone at home. Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e arranged things in Los Angeles at home. Xu Jun's family of three flew to Hong Kong, and Xu Zhiquan's three sisters flew to Kyoto. They had to be home by the 28th.

Unexpectedly, Lou Xiaohui and her husband also said they would fly to Hong Kong to celebrate the Spring Festival. This is perfect, as it will make Hong Kong more lively.

As expected, Xu Zhiquan, Xu Zhiyu, and Fang Shuying each had a full suitcase, and returned to Dongsishitiao after being greeted by Xu Damao and Fang Xiaoru.

"Dad, we each bought a gift, and you are not allowed to fight over it. We will divide it among ourselves."

"Oh, you can divide it up yourself. It's up to you. We don't care."

"We can't help it. The money that Shuying earns is what Dandan and I share with our younger brothers and sisters. She can make her own arrangements. Alas, the box is still too small, and customs clearance is troublesome, so I can only bring this much."

It turned out to be the case.

After dinner, Fang Shuying and Fang Xiaoru drove to Fang's house.

The two sisters of Xu Zhiquan hugged their mother and refused to let go that night. They each gave Gu Meifang a dollar and said, "Mom, Shuying won this in the casino. We each have 5,000 dollars. All of it is yours."

Gu Meifang hadn't seen her precious daughter for a long time, and she was so excited. She got another 10,000 US dollars. She held it in her hand and said, "Handan, you two sisters should use this foreign money. Mom doesn't spend money at home."

"No, we are not short of money in Los Angeles, and we have agreed that every time we go back to Kyoto, we will bring back 5,000 US dollars. Shuying has remitted a lot of US dollars from Huohuo's company to Hong Kong, and will also remit money from Hong Kong to Kyoto in the future. Shuying and I have discussed that after graduating from university, we will return to China and set up a few clothing companies in China. Then my daughter will support you."

"Okay, okay, Mom will wait for you two sisters to raise me."

That night, Xu Damao was left alone. His son and daughter returned to their rooms to enjoy the gifts their sister brought them. His wife, Gu Meifang, was occupied by the two daughters, so he had to practice martial arts in another bedroom in the main house to relieve the loneliness of being alone in the empty room.

Elsewhere, at the old house of the Fang family, Fang Xiaoru and Shuying were happily distributing gifts to everyone. The largest gift was a telescope that could be extended, which was given to Fang Junru's youngest son and cousin Fang Yufan. Cousin Fang Yuchao and cousin Fang Yuyun all received their favorite gifts.

Grandpa Fang Yude, in particular, actually got an item that he himself could not believe: a set of "Shuowen Jiezi" of the Song Dynasty in perfect condition, plus a paperweight that looked like an old item.

"Girl, did you buy this in Los Angeles?"

"Grandpa, I bought these in San Francisco. Zhiyu saw them and said they were great value for money. I spent five hundred dollars on them. Grandpa, I'm glad you like them. I'll buy more for you in the future."

Grandma also got an old item: a gold hairpin inlaid with mother-of-pearl, turquoise and agate.

As for Fang Airu's family, Fang Yiru's family, and my uncle Junru's family, arrangements have been made for everyone else.

That night, Fang Xiaoru and her daughter stayed at Fang's house. The Chinese New Year was coming in two days. Fang Xiaoru discussed with her father during dinner that they would spend the New Year's Eve at Fang's house this year. This was also why Xu Damao asked Fang Xiaoru to avoid suspicion this year after being reported.

"Mom, I bought a gift for my brother as well. No matter what, he is your son and my brother. Even though he is unkind, I won't be so stingy."

"Okay, but Mom doesn't want to be your messenger. You can go there to pay New Year's greetings during the Spring Festival and deliver the gift at the same time."

"Yeah, sure. I just bought some randomly, one for my brother and sister-in-law. Oh, aren't they pregnant yet?"

"No. Even if I was pregnant, that married bastard wouldn't tell me."

"Mom... don't be so resentful. You didn't care much about him before. We don't rely on them to live. It's just a gift, worth a few hundred dollars. I don't need this little money. Here, I'll give you five thousand dollars, spend it as you like." He took out a stack of dollars from his bag and threw it to Fang Xiaoru.

"Shuying, you don't rob casinos often, do you?"

"Well, I won't rob you if I don't want to. Don't worry, I remember my dad's instructions. There is no trace of me in Las Vegas. But I encountered something last month. Before returning to Los Angeles, I met a robber. I broke his limbs and threw him into the trash can. As for whether he died or not, it's none of my business. He dared to rob my money, but I didn't kill him on the spot. I gave him a chance to live a normal life again and again."

"My daughter, you should go there less often in the future. After all, this is not China. If something happens to you, how will I live?"

"Don't worry, you don't even ask my dad. Right now, I'm the only one bullying others, so how can others bully me? I'll take the money from the American devils. Besides, Sister Hanhan and I have agreed that after we graduate, we will open a few fashion factories in Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Kyoto. Just wait for me to support you."

"Shuying, mom doesn't need you to take care of her. You sisters just need to support and help each other. There is one more thing. Several brothers and sisters have started to learn your Five Elements Qi Refining Technique. While you are in Kyoto during the Spring Festival, give them more guidance. In case our Fang family produces another Qi Refining warrior, your grandfather will be relieved."

"Listen to me, I'll try my best."

The twenty-ninth day of the year, New Year’s Eve.

The Xu family and Fang family in Beiqijia and the Lou family in Shatin, Hong Kong are all bustling with activity, with delicious fish and meat in a variety of styles and a strong atmosphere of joy as they welcome the Year of the Rabbit.

On the first day of the new year, Xu Zhiyu brought gifts to the Pu family on behalf of Xu Damao. Grandpa Xu Damao went to No. 95 Courtyard and the Zhang family to pay New Year's greetings himself, with a clear division of labor.

The Pu family was particularly happy. Pu Yulin treated Xu Zhiyu as his granddaughter-in-law. Pu Junluo was even happier. He was holding a Breitling diving watch that Xu Zhiyu bought for him, and a basketball signed by Lakers star Magic Johnson. Pu Junluo was so happy.

"Dandan, how did you get this signed basketball? It's so precious. Oh my God, this is so surprising. How did you know I like basketball?"

"I don't know. We just went to watch a home game. Sister Shuying got it for us. She signed three of them, one for each of us three sisters. You can't watch NBA in China, and I just saw that you like playing basketball, so I gave it to you."

"No, I see, our school basketball team has NBA basketball video materials, otherwise how would I know about Johnson."

Xu Zhiyu didn't know that a basketball made Pujunluo, a well-mannered boy, as happy as a little fool.

However, Xu Zhiyu still took the time to ask Pujunluo if he had any intention to study abroad. Pujunluo answered Xu Zhiyu truthfully that if he wanted to go abroad, he would graduate from Peking University and then consider whether to study abroad. However, Xu Zhiyu's question ignited Pujunluo's desire to go to the United States.

This also greatly accelerated Pujunluo's pace of graduating from Beijing University ahead of schedule.