The Beginning of Siheyuan: The Pig Killer of Qinjia Village

The two of them had just sat down and chatted for a few minutes when the big girl came over with wine and food.

We drank some wine and chatted, and two glasses of wine were finished.

Old Jin sighed. "Alas, the situation in Sijiu City has changed too quickly, but it seems that the situation has stabilized now."

Chang Wei smiled and nodded. "No matter how big the storm is, it will eventually stop. It's inevitable."

Mr. Jin took a sip of wine and continued. "Ah Wei, to be honest, I have three sons. At that time, the eldest and second sons felt that the Kuomintang was powerful and could firmly control the world, so they joined the team without hesitation, wanting to continue the power of the family. I couldn't stop them. As a result, within a few years, several forces fought against each other, and finally they were driven away, some died, and some fled, running to a small place to survive.

What a sin! Can't we just live a peaceful and stable life? The second son died, leaving behind an orphan and a widow, and the eldest son ran away with his wife and children.

But the sin they committed in the past will implicate their families. It is only natural that the father should pay for the son’s debt. I accept it, but the orphans and widows in the second brother’s family, and the honest and decent third brother’s family...” He burst into tears as he spoke.

Chang Wei probably understood why Mr. Jin came so readily and took the initiative to express his true feelings.

Because of the crazy cleansing of spies in the city, he felt a strong sense of crisis. In the past, he would be implicated in such things, not to mention his identity as an old man. So he wanted to seek safety for the orphans of his second son and his third son's family.

He patted Mr. Jin on the shoulder and consoled him. "Mr. Jin, everyone has their own choices. Who could have foreseen the situation at that time?"

Old Jin poured himself a glass of wine and continued to talk. "The orphan of the second son is filial and manages the family. He and the family of the third son are all honest people and have never participated in political affairs. In the past, I could still spend money to avoid disaster, but the current government is different. That approach will not work at all.

But I can’t just watch them fall into danger…”

Chang Wei listened calmly. Old Jin had the illusion of a frightened bird, or perhaps he had foresight. Before the storm, the old people and KMT families would be fine unless the person involved was a spy. But after the storm, they would be investigated and the old accounts would be settled, and that would definitely be a problem.

Since Mr. Jin has such foresight, we can just go with the flow and achieve mutual benefit in advance. Anyway, we can get the advantage.

If he had escaped the disaster more than ten years earlier, it would have been a way of avoiding it. If he had escaped at that time, he might not have been able to escape, let alone lose his family property.

"Mr. Jin, some things are inevitable. You should understand that we have all experienced them, and they have always been like this in every dynasty..."

When Mr. Jin heard Chang Wei confirm his guess, his face changed and he felt even more uneasy.

"Awei, can you please…"

Chang Wei interrupted him directly. "No, I can't protect it. Not only me, but even the people above me don't have the ability to do so. What's worse, even those big shots may not be able to protect it." He was telling the truth, not exaggerating. When the wind blows, even the big shots can't take care of themselves.

Hearing this, Mr. Jin's face turned extremely ugly and his heart sank to the bottom.

As an official, he doesn't know anyone. Moreover, Chang Wei said that none of his superiors have the ability, not even those big shots. That family is just waiting to die...

Seeing Mr. Jin's expression, Chang Wei knew that he had pulled the strings and it was time to give him a lifeline.

"Mr. Jin, just because I can't save him doesn't mean there's nothing I can do. As a friend, I certainly can't stand by and watch him die. I just happen to have a way. I wonder if you're willing to help."

When Mr. Jin heard that there was a way out, he thought this was a life-saving straw, and asked anxiously, "What is the way? As long as we can save their family, it doesn't matter how much money it costs."

Chang Wei smiled faintly. "Mr. Jin, I told you we are friends, it would be awkward to talk about money. This method doesn't cost a penny, it just depends on whether you are willing or not."

Mr. Jin said anxiously. "Don't keep me in suspense, kid."

Chang Wei leaned over to Old Jin and whispered, "Old Jin, if it's your turn, I think all my wealth will be gone. So my solution is to sell off my property as soon as possible and go overseas. From what I know, the control is very loose now, and you can leave at any time."

"This..." After hearing this, Mr. Jin's face changed again and again. At his age, he definitely didn't want to leave his hometown, and he couldn't bear to give up the joy of family life with his children and grandchildren. It was difficult to sell his family property, and he was unfamiliar with the place overseas...

"Mr. Jin, actually Hong Kong is a pretty good place. Even though it's under the jurisdiction of Mr. Gui, at least the people here are all Chinese and they can speak the same language. It would be more comfortable for you to retire there than in Beijing... You decide for yourself." Chang Wei leisurely picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

"Then let's go to Hong Kong." Mr. Jin frowned, pondered for a long time, and finally gritted his teeth. Then he said with difficulty. "But it's impossible to sell the property in a short time, and I can't take the big things with me..."

Chang Wei smiled slightly. This was the reward he wanted. "If you can trust Mr. Jin, I can help you get a discount on the things you can't take away or that are inconvenient to carry, such as yards, antiques, or gold... I know that the Great Unity is not widely used outside. To make it convenient for you, whether you want US dollars or Hong Kong dollars, I can ask my friends to get them for you."

His goal is not just to take Old Jin's property, his appetite is very big... It's all the old people that Old Jin knows, one of them takes the lead, and the others...

There are many properties, and others are worried and afraid, but Chang Wei is not worried or afraid. There are 27 villages behind him, and he can't find some trustworthy people? At this time, the properties have not been generally registered.

Between 1952 and 1955, you could go to the government real estate agency to register and get a real estate deed. Later, the street would requisition it, but after the reform and opening up, as long as you have the deed, it is still yours, provided that it is not a royal palace or mausoleum.

Moreover, the antiques in the hands of these old people are all rare goods, and I guess there is a lot of gold as well... I have ways to help deal with it, and I have the absolute initiative. What right do they have to ask for a high price?

Old Jin was surprised and realized that he had underestimated Chang Wei. He could actually get foreign exchange, which was a problem for the country. The key point was that he was willing to help. This was a big favor.

I know in my heart that Chang Wei will definitely make some money from it, but that is his ability, he deserves it, it is reasonable for him to make some money from you. And he should be used as a role model, the target is their entire circle of old people...

"Awei, are you telling the truth?"

"It's absolutely true, but if you ask me again outside this door, I will definitely deny it."

"Awei, thank you very much. I have a three-story yard in Dashilan. If you don't mind, I'll give it to you."

Chang Wei smiled and shook his head. "Mr. Jin, you are being too formal. I told you, we are friends."

Old Jin looked at Chang Wei in surprise, thinking to himself that this kid has changed. Why doesn't he want the good thing that comes right to him?

Chang Wei smiled faintly. "Mr. Jin, it's not easy to be away from home. We have to be poor at home and rich on the road. Since you have a big yard, you can move all your things to the yard in Dashilan that you mentioned, and settle them together when the time comes. Tell me in advance what foreign exchange you need, I need time to prepare. Mr. Jin, this is all I can do to help you."

"Ah Wei, I won't say anything more. It's my honor to meet you. Let's go." Old Jin raised his glass and drank it all in tears. Then he said seriously, "Since we are going to Hong Kong, it must be Hong Kong dollars. I will deliver the goods to No. 66, Dashilan within one month. Don't worry about the price. I will never let you suffer a loss. As for the others, I will go and talk to them. I promise not to reveal any of your information..."

Chang Wei nodded. It was comfortable to chat with a smart person. He raised his head and drank the wine in the glass. "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Jin. I need time to contact and prepare. Before the 66th of next month, you hand the total price to the tavern owner. I will go to No. Courtyard to confirm it on the evening of the th."

Old Jin nodded, his heart was relieved, and he took the initiative to fill the two people's glasses. "Come on, Awei, have a drink."

Chang Wei was in a good mood, and after clinking glasses with him, he said, "Mr. Jin, you have to pay attention to my friend's affairs as well." He was making two plans, some people would not leave, and some things would be obtained as much as possible.

"Don't worry, I'll just go and look for a familiar face when I leave..."

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