Siheyuan: Fighting against Japanese Aggression in Beijing

Chapter 282 Xu Damao’s Thoughts

The Yi family, Yi Zhonghai and his wife, were also full of envy, "Boss, tell me, has Xu Damao really made a fortune?"

"Didn't you see it? You saw those two girls, too. They were like the maids in the past. They must have become rich. And I heard that people in the south can marry second and third wives. Maybe they are his second and third wives." Yi Zhonghai said with envy.

"That's impossible. Lou Xiao'e won't allow it. I think he's using the Lou family's money."

"I don't know whether the Lou family allows it or not. Anyway, he brought two women with him. They look much younger than Xu Damao! It's really enviable. How can a refugee become a rich man in the blink of an eye? Oh! The world is unpredictable."

"That's right," Li Fengjuan asked doubtfully, "but what do you think he is doing back in the courtyard? The house belongs to someone else? Is he here to show off? He can't really be here to see the Li family kid because of the relationship between master and disciple, right?"

"I can't see through it. I can't see through the Li family kid either. But we should try not to provoke them in the future. No matter what, we can't afford to offend them. Let's just wait for Zhien to be promoted, transferred to civilian work, and come back to be filial to us." Yi Zhonghai said.

When it comes to Zhien, Li Fengjuan's face is full of relief, and she starts talking about Yi Zhien incessantly, and the discomfort she just felt is swept away.

At the Liu family, the whole family gathered in the house and talked about Xu Damao. "Dad, I just came back and heard that Xu Damao is back, right? And he brought two concubines with him. Is this true?" Liu Guangtian asked.

"Nonsense, in today's society, how can there be a concubine? I heard that it was a secretary."

"Aren't all secretaries women? Our factory director's secretary is a man. I think he must be a concubine."

"Nonsense, your factory director is an official, what is Xu Damao? He is just a businessman. A secretary should not be paired with a man. He is not worthy of this position."

"If there is a female secretary, I would not even work as a factory director," said Liu Guangtian.

"You want to be a factory director? But you don't have that destiny. Well, I'm just retired. Otherwise, if I work harder, I should still have some chance. Li Huaide doesn't like me, but Director Yang should like me." Liu Haizhong sighed.

"Dad, are you still thinking about becoming an official? It's not popular now. Many people want to do business! Business is real. Isn't being an official also for money?" Liu Guangtian said, "So, Dad, I think you had a good relationship with Xu Damao before. Why don't you contact him? It would be great if there is a chance to do business together."

Hearing Liu Guangtian's words, Liu Haizhong's heart was moved. He actually thought so too! He just didn't say it out loud.

"Is it okay? We haven't seen each other for more than ten years."

"Dad, let's try it. Anyway, I think Xu Damao respects you. You are the boss in the courtyard now. He will still give you this face." Liu Guangtian deceived him. In fact, even he didn't want to give face to Liu Haizhong now, but he had no choice but to live at home.

"Hahaha, you're right. Let's find a chance and see. Maybe he will come to see me!" Liu Haizhong said proudly.

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At the same time, at Li Kangri's home, the master and his apprentice also talked about opening a restaurant.

"Master, do you mean that you opened a restaurant? It will open tomorrow?" Xu Damao asked in surprise.

"Yes, let's open one first to give your aunt and brother a chance to practice. If possible, we can open more in the future."

"Is the money enough? If not, I have more. You can use it anytime." Xu Damao said with a smile.

"Haha, your master is not short of money either."

"Master, what about you? What are you going to do in the future? You can't go to a restaurant to cook, right? It would be a pity if your skills were buried. Why don't you come with me to Hong Kong? You will definitely have a bright future there." Xu Damao suggested.

"No, I still like China. I'll go over to see Xiangjiang when he comes home in a while."

"Xiang Jiang will go home?" Xu Damao asked in surprise, "Master, what do you mean? Don't you mean Xiang Jiang will..."

"Yes, that's right." Li Kangri said with a smile.

"Master, you are not kidding, are you? How is this possible?" Xu Damao said in shock.

"Nothing is impossible. I have never made a mistake."

Hearing what Li Kangri said, Xu Damao didn't say anything. He trusted Li Kangri's calculations very much. "Master, you can't just sit there, right? How about we do something together?"

"No rush. After the restaurant opens, I plan to open a pharmacy. I will see patients there and do fortune telling. As for business matters, I'll take my time to figure it out. I have to do it anyway."

Hearing that Li Kangri was going to open a clinic and do fortune telling, Xu Damao was very excited. All he wanted was to continue to learn from Li Kangri. After all, he had only learned a little bit back then. So he said, "Master, have you chosen a place? If not, leave it to me. It's my little gift to you."

"not yet."

"Okay, that's good. I also need to find a yard to settle down. I'll arrange someone to look for it right away. Master, do you have any requirements for the location?" Xu Damao asked.

"I don't have any requirements, but the closer to here the better, so we don't have to walk a long way and it's inconvenient." Li Kangri said.

"Okay Master, I'll go ask around and see if there's a suitable place!"

"You've been away for so long. Do you know anyone? It's not easy to handle this matter now without any acquaintances," Li Kangri reminded.

"Hey, look, I actually mistook this place for Hong Kong, haha, Master, do you mean someone introduced it to me?" Xu Damao said with a smile.

"Well, you know this guy, Li Huaide. He has a lot of connections. You can definitely go to him for help. And you will definitely need him in the future, so it's better to get to know him more often."

"Are you talking about Li Huaide? Is he still working in the steel mill?" Xu Damao asked.

"He's gone. He used to be the boss of the factory, but... you know, he has resigned now. He is probably waiting for me these days!" Li Kangri said with a smile.

"Where can I find him then?"

"No need to look for him. He will come when the hotel opens tomorrow. You can catch up then."

"Okay, Master, it's settled. After I choose a place, I will continue to learn fortune-telling from you. I only learned the basics back then." Xu Damao said.

"Okay, if you're willing, but doesn't Sister Xiao'e want you to go back?"

"Haha, Master, my parents, including Ezi's parents, all want to come back. I'm here to explore the way. Once I've settled down, I'll go pick them up. After all, my hometown is the best. In Hong Kong, apart from the high money, I'm not used to anything else."