The Beginning of Siheyuan: The Pig Killer of Qinjia Village

"Don't mention those spendthrifts." Lou Zhenhua looked angry, cut a cigar and took a deep puff, then got down to business. "Ah Wei, I plan to leave after the New Year. Hong Kong is developing rapidly and is a place where you can spend money lavishly. If I wait a few more years, the money I let them bring with them will probably be gone."

When he sent his two wives and five sons away, he took with him one third of the family assets, both in terms of manpower and money.

As a result, he has accomplished nothing in the past few years. His subordinates and confidants report that his wife goes shopping and plays cards every day, and his sons spend their days drinking and partying. They all live a life of luxury with their family wealth, and no one does any real work.

Fortunately, he was a businessman and knew that one should not put all his eggs in one basket, so he did not take all his family fortune with him.

Chang Wei smiled faintly and asked, "So sudden? You don't want to wait?"

He had known for a long time that Lou Zhenhua planned to wait until Lou Xiao'e became an adult and had a child before leaving.

As a result, when he was asked to come today, his cheap father-in-law told him that he was leaving, which was very surprising.

Lou Zhenhua shook his head. "After all these years, I still don't trust you? This time, your aunt and I will go, and Xiao'e will stay.

I have packed up her dowry and other things she couldn't take with her, and put them in the old house. Xiao'e knows where they are."

Chang Wei smiled and nodded. "Okay, let Xiao'e go to Hong Kong to reunite with you in a few years. When she gives birth to a big fat grandson for you, there's nothing interesting about staying in the city anyway."

It would be good if Lou Xiao'e's identity was not reported by someone with ulterior motives, but if it was reported, there would be nothing he could do.

And Xian Yi cannot stay in Beijing either, because her father is an old gangster and had contacts with enemy spies.

"Okay, that's a deal." Lou Zhenhua laughed, then changed the subject and said seriously, "Awei, you'll need your connections to gain a foothold over there. The foreigners I know can't help at all. They're greedy and swindle, and can't do anything right."

He originally wanted his son to be the vanguard, but after he opened a factory, he was threatened by local gangs and quit his job, leading a carefree life of luxury.

Chang Wei smiled slightly. He was his father-in-law after all, so it was no problem for him to do this. He answered directly, "Uncle Lou should have heard about the news in Hong Kong. If you need help there, just go to the Bai family."

He believed that Lou Zhenhua had already asked people to inquire about it. To people who were familiar with him, Chang Feng and Chang Biao were so obvious that they must have guessed that they were related to him.

Lou Zhenhua smiled happily when he heard this. "Sure enough, Changfeng Building Materials Company and Kowloon Walled City are the friends you mentioned."

He had asked someone to inquire about it and guessed that Chang Feng and Chang Biao must be related to Chang Wei, and were the so-called friends that Chang Wei mentioned.

These two brothers are not ordinary. One is the boss who controls the only lawless area in Hong Kong, Kowloon Walled City, and is above the rules. The other is a rising star in the business world, with great wealth and power, and a combination of literature and martial arts, and his development is unstoppable.

Let him go to the Bai family. Chang Biao is the son-in-law of the Bai family. This character relationship can be connected. This kid is really not simple. These two people and Chang Wei may be brothers or something. Looking at the photos of the three people, they are three points similar.

Then he can go to Hong Kong and start his business with confidence. He won't have to worry about harassment from social groups. It will be much easier to build relationships with introductions, and the way to make money will be simple and direct.

Chang Wei smiled faintly and did not deny it. "Uncle Lou, you probably won't see them. One is a martial arts fanatic and the other is traveling on the sea. Besides, it's better to go to the Bai family to find Bai Fanyu than to find them. They are a big moneymaker and have all the connections and social power in their hands."

I thought, I can't tell you they are right in front of you, right? You wouldn't believe me even if I told you, and you don't completely trust me.

Lou Zhenhua nodded with great energy. He was ready to show his skills. "Okay, I won't be polite then."

Then he thought for a moment and continued, "Awei, you've pushed Huairu up, you should also make some plans for yourself.

The rules are made by those in a higher position. If you want to be free without restrictions, you have to climb up and become a higher position.

The dowry I left for Xiao'e contains one-third of my Lou family's assets, all of which are hard-earned goods. You can make good use of them..."

He considered that since the storm was inevitable, he could only climb to a certain height to ensure safety, and Chang Wei would have the opportunity to have a platform.

It is conceivable that Qin Huairu, a girl from a village, could be promoted to the position of deputy district chief by Chang Wei. You should know that the deputy district chief of the West District is at the deputy department level, and Qin Huairu, a deputy director, can sit there safely. How could this be possible if the relationship behind her is not strong enough?

So Chang Wei has connections, plus the money he left behind, he is rich and powerful, so his official career will be very successful.

Chang Wei smiled. "Let's talk about this later! It's almost time. I have to go back to the village today."

He didn't expect that Lou Zhenhua was so generous as to leave one third of his family fortune. This money should be considered an investment, right?

In fact, I am also thinking about this. Now I am also a father. The idea of ​​the descendants of Yan and Huang has not changed. They all hope their children will become successful. But not everyone has the opportunity to make the leap. It requires not only personal efforts but also opportunities and platforms.

This opportunity and platform, waiting for an unknown nobleman, is equivalent to the chance of winning the first prize in a lottery. As people of later generations know, whether it is a high-ranking official above the city level or a top tycoon, they all have a deep background, so there is no chance for ordinary people.

But he also wanted his children to live an ordinary life, not to interfere in matters that are not their responsibility. When they reach a certain level, a single thought could lead to hell, so he has been struggling with this issue.

Lou Zhenhua said nothing more. "Just keep it in mind. Your aunt and I have set a date. We will leave on the night of the fifth day of the New Year. You can come and have dinner with us that night."

"it is good!"

Chang Wei agreed and got up to go upstairs.

Afterwards, the father, his two sons and Lou Xiao'e asked Huang San to drive them to Dazhalan. When she heard that they were going back to the village, Lou Xiao'e insisted on going with them to play.

In the Dazhalan yard, Qin Huaiyu and Qin Jingru had already packed everything and put it in the car, waiting for Chang Wei and the others.

Shengli Canning Factory is so big, although Chang Wei's rank is not high enough, as the factory director, how could he not have a car! But he never drives it, usually Chen Xueru drives it, so that she and Qin Huaiyu can go to and from get off work conveniently.

After gathering, Chang Wei drove out of Sijiu City and headed straight for Qinjia Village.

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This side of the courtyard.

Liu Qing brought a dozen neighborhood committee members and rode several tricycles to the gate of the courtyard and stopped.

Then she went straight to the Yan family. The steel rolling mill and other factories had not yet closed for holiday, and only the third uncle Yan Bugui was there.

"Teacher Yan, Teacher Yan~"

Yan Bugui was happily making fried tofu with lard in the house to prepare for the New Year.

Hearing the noise, he quickly shouted for the third aunt to take over and he ran out in a hurry.

"Director Liu, what's the matter?"

Liu Qing went straight to the point and said with a smile, "Teacher Yan, our courtyard has been named a civilized model courtyard. Please notify all families in the courtyard to come to the door to receive the award."

When Yan Bugui heard this, he slapped his thigh excitedly and smiled. "Great, I'll let them know right away."

After a while, all the aunties and young wives in the yard gathered in the front yard.

Although it was cold and snowing, and everyone was rubbing their hands together due to the cold, excitement was evident on their faces.

Model Civilized Compound, this is a collective honor. With the development in recent years, people’s ideas and concepts have also changed, and they attach great importance to honor.

Liu Qing didn't waste any words and announced to everyone standing at the door. "Congratulations to No. 40 compound for winning the honorary title of civilized model compound. I hope everyone will continue to work hard and keep up the good work."

After he finished speaking, Yan Bugui took the lead in applauding. Everyone was filled with excited and happy smiles, and their hands clapped loudly.

Liu Qing pressed his hand and continued, "Now everyone line up and start distributing rewards. Each household will receive five kilograms of flour and one kilogram of pork."

The atmosphere reached a climax now. Not only was there honor but also rewards. Applause rang out again.

To be a role model, you have to let people see it. In order to motivate people, she deliberately announced it at the door.

Look in the alley, many residents from other courtyards who heard the noise came to join in the fun, with envy in their eyes. Why didn’t their courtyard make the evaluation? They must work hard tomorrow. This is the role of role models.

Not only is there honor, but there are also benefits. This is what the subdistrict office did well, and it directly made progress in tandem, not just shouting slogans, but also taking practical actions.

After Liu Qing finished the announcement, he gave a few more words of encouragement and sent his own and the He family's shares back home.

After distributing the rewards, he took his people away.

There are still many courtyards to visit after that. The entire Nanluoguxiang, more than ten or twenty alleys, each alley has a civilized model courtyard.

If it is an alley with many courtyards, there will be two civilized model courtyards, so that everyone feels that they have a chance to get it. If it is too difficult, people will give up on their own initiative.

……

On Qin Huairu's side, the municipal government held a meeting in the morning to make a pre-New Year summary.

She was commended for her success in the pilot project of the tavern, which went through many twists and turns, and for having found a solution that the merchants would readily accept within a month.

With her outstanding performance so far, she will be promoted when the commendation notice comes, if nothing unexpected happens.

After the meeting, Tian Zao said happily, "Sister Huairu, keep going! If you keep working hard, your title of deputy will be erased in a few years."

She was also praised this time. Who is Tian Zao? She is a powerful figure, and it is promoted by the government. In the area under her jurisdiction, all merchants cooperate with her work, whether they are sincere or not, they are all active in public-private partnership.

But she is also very responsible, and is a person who does practical things for the neighbors. She always sends knowledgeable public managers to solve problems for the neighbors while also accumulating credit for herself.

Qin Huairu held her arm affectionately and whispered, "Sister Zao, according to what the boss said, you should also be promoted to the next level."

In recent years, Tian Zao has been at the deputy section level, and has not been promoted due to insufficient achievements.

Tian Zao knew what it was, Chang Wei had mentioned it a few days ago. "Are you talking about the literacy class? Didn't Ah Wei say it hasn't started yet?"

"When the documents come down, we will make preparations in advance. This time we will carry out both at the same time and find typical examples in the literacy classes."

"It's easier for you in the East District. You can just open Huizhen Bistro. I have to spend time looking for a suitable shop. The place is too small."

Qin Huairu said with a smile. "How can this be difficult for you, Sister Zao, who has a lot of support? The street office has public housing, and there are so many neighbors supporting it. It's just a matter of a wave of your hand."

Tian Zao teased. "Hey, Huairu, you are really good at flattering people, aren't you?"

"I learned this from my enemy. Unlike you, Sister Zao, you dare to pinch his ears directly."

"Come on, if the bad guy pinches his ear once, he will be tormented for half the night."

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This is Chang Wei.

He drove slowly, because the snow on the road made it slippery, so he drove slowly. And because he left late, it was already lunchtime when he arrived at Qinjia Village.

In recent years, driven by Chang Wei, half of Qinjia Village has built new houses with blue bricks and gray tiles. The proportion in the other 26 villages is smaller. Qinjia Village has a small population, so it is more obvious that half of them have been built.

Chang Wei had sent a message before, saying he would be back today.

There is nothing to do on the fields this month, and there are people specifically working on pig farming in the village, so everyone is quite idle.

At this time, Qin Zhengshan and his two brothers were waiting at the entrance of the village, wrapped in coats and smoking. When they saw the car, they all smiled happily.

The car slowly stopped, and Chang Wei lowered the window and said, "Uncle, Dad, Third Uncle, why don't you stay at home in this cold weather instead of coming out to suffer the cold?"

Qin Zhengshan looked into the car with a smile on his face. "I heard that the children are back. Please drive to my door. Your mother and the others should have prepared the meal."

Qin Zhenghai also smiled and said quickly, "Close the window quickly. It's cold outside. Don't let the children get cold."

Qin Zhenghe also quickly agreed. "Yes, Yichen is still young, and it's easy for him to catch a cold if a cold wind suddenly blows in."

How Qin Huaiyu has been doing in the past few years, as his uncle, how could he not know? He was jealous, but his daughter was still young. However, his daughter grew up with Chang Wei, and he would have the opportunity to become Chang Wei's father-in-law in the future. He felt much more comfortable when he thought of this.

"Let's talk later. I'll drive over first."

Chang Wei didn't say much and drove directly to Qin Zhengshan's house, which was just a few steps away from the first house in the village.

The three old brothers happily trotted after them.

Qin Zhengshan’s new house has the same layout as his previous one, except that the adobe house has been replaced with a brick house with green bricks and gray tiles. It looks much brighter and cleaner.

Hearing the noise in the kitchen, Meng Xiaoyun, Liu Cuilan, Zhou Xiaomei, Xiaoling and Daling, several other sisters-in-law, all ran out to greet them with smiles on their faces. They took their seats according to their numbers and greeted Qin Huaiyu, Qin Jingru and their three children who had just gotten off the car.

"Oh, Tianyou and Tianjiao have grown taller. Come and let grandma hug you." Meng Xiaoyun lovingly held her two older grandchildren in her arms.

"Huai Yu, come in quickly. It's cold outside. Don't let little Yichen get cold." Liu Cuilan took the plump and white grandson who had grown up to be three or four months old from her daughter Qin Huai Yu's arms with a smile on her face, her eyes full of love.

"My daughter Jingru has grown taller. It's good to live in the city. We have raised such a beautiful girl." Zhou Xiaomei also walked forward with a smile and took her daughter's hand.

After chatting for a while in the yard, Qin Huaiyu and the children were urged into the house.

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