I am many years in the courtyard

Chapter 396: Think about it again (please subscribe)

"Brother, why do my two big suitcases need to be checked in, but not this one?"

After checking in, Xiaomei asked quietly.

I gave her a blank look and said patiently: "This is a large piece of luggage, and it is most appropriate to put it in the cabin."

"You are a college student. These are pretty basic common sense. Do you still want to ask me?"

"Brother, I've never been on a plane. I thought it would be the same as a train."

Hearing her say this, I was suddenly in a trance.

That seems right. Trains are different from planes. You can carry all your luggage with you directly on the train.

And Xiaomei doesn't have any channels to gain access to some common sense about airplanes. After all, the information dissemination in this era is radio, television, newspapers, etc.

So it’s perfectly normal not to know about checked baggage and carry-on baggage.

"Well, it's okay to know now"

Many years nodded and did not continue the topic.

He has flown on many airlines abroad and there are currently no restrictions on checked baggage.

Generally speaking, air tickets are very expensive, and only rich people or business people can afford to fly.

These people don't carry hundreds of kilograms of luggage out, so naturally they don't care about luggage allowances.

At the very least, it will take several aviation incidents before restrictions on baggage safety, weight and quantity can be regulated.

The three of them boarded the plane and looked at the very small seats. Xiaomei was a little stunned.

Her fourth brother didn't speak the whole time. Even if he took the initiative to talk to him, he would just smile.

As an honest person for thousands of years, this is the character.

Don't like talking!

Regarding this point, Lou Xiaoe was defeated by him more than once and cried in anger.

When others talk to him, he just smiles and laughs.

It was only Xu Xiahao and his three daughters who could make him take the initiative to say a few words. At other times, he was rarely heard speaking.

However, now that he heard that Xiaomei complained that these seats were too narrow, Xu Qianqian said:
"I think it's okay."

"What's okay?"

Xiaomei couldn't help but continued to complain:
"I can't even sit down and move, and I'm so thin. Brother, I really don't know how you can bear it."

Many Years smiled and said nothing.

Today's airplanes are like this, the seats are relatively narrow.

Of course, it wasn't as bad as Xiaomei said, she was just comparing the seats on the train.

There is still space for activities, but getting in and out is really troublesome.

That is to say, foreign airlines will be relatively better if they provide flights with first-class seats.

Not long after getting on the plane, the plane began to taxi and prepare to take off.

Today's flight was not full, just barely over half full.

Xiaomei was very curious about all this, chattering for a while, and then stared out the window.

After taxiing for a while, the plane stopped for a while, then began to accelerate and was about to take off.

"Brother, isn't this too fast?"

Xiaomei, who grabbed the seat belt, turned a little pale.

Because the speed of the plane at this time has exceeded [-] kilometers per hour, and it is about to leave the ground and take off.

"Haha, okay, it's not very fast."

I have been accustomed to the speed of airplanes for many years. In my previous life, I even took a high-speed train. It was a super train with a speed of more than 300 kilometers per hour, the fastest in the world.

Moreover, the speed of most aircraft in this era is actually less than [-] kilometers per hour in the air.

Therefore, generally speaking, it takes more than two hours to reach a distance of one thousand kilometers.

However, the large aircraft of some foreign airlines can now fly at an average speed of more than 800 kilometers, which is already very good.

"Relax, don't be nervous."

Looking around at Xiaomei and Xu Qianqian, the two brothers and sisters, Xu Qiannian smiled and said in relief.

He sits in the middle and can respond to any emergencies at any time.

The feeling of overweight brought about by taking off was a novel experience for both Xiaomei and Xu Qianqian.

With today's aircraft technology, the feeling of overweight is even stronger.

However, time passed quickly, and after climbing to a certain height, the feeling of being overweight was finally not that strong.

When she was flying smoothly at high altitude, Xiaomei relaxed.

When the flight attendant said that she could use the bathroom, Xiaomei got up and went to the bathroom to relieve herself.

For her, flying is a rare experience, so she wants to experience it if she has the chance.

Nuan Nian looked away, smiled and shook his head.

Compared to the previous one, this trip was relatively interesting.

After all, he used to go out alone. Even if he was accompanied by someone, he would always travel with his leader.

So now I have a chirping sister next to me, which makes me really happy.

Today's flight went directly to Baiyun City, so we arrived smoothly at [-]:[-].

After arriving in Baiyun City, the three brothers and sisters had lunch in the city. Just after two o'clock, they successfully boarded the ferry and headed straight to Hong Kong Island.

"Oh, brother, I also want to go shopping at Shisanhang. I heard that the sand noodles here are very good."

On the ferry, Xiaomei's face was filled with regret.

Before coming, she had wanted to take a stroll around Baiyun City.

After all, Baiyun City is a very beautiful place, and she often hears her brother introduce it.

"What kind of noodles are sand noodles? Are they the special noodles here in Baiyun City?"

Suddenly, Xu Qianqian asked curiously, which made the brothers Duan Nian and Xiaomei burst out laughing.

Even the other boat passengers next to me couldn't help but chuckle, it was so funny!

"Fourth brother, Shamian is the name of a place, an island on the Pearl River. During the Qing Dynasty, the British, French and other foreign coalition forces forced the Qing government to sign the Shamian Lend Treaty."

Xiaomei Kepu said that this knowledge was the information she specifically looked up after writing the novel.

This information is not easy to check, after all, the history books do not describe it in such detail.

Mainly because of the books brought back from Hong Kong Island, Baiyun City and other places over the years, a more detailed introduction can be found.

"Fourth brother, I know you are a chef, but you can't just think about food when you hear something, right?"

Hearing this, Xu Qianqian smiled awkwardly and scratched his head.

Along the way, things like this will inevitably happen, and I have become accustomed to it over the years.

Coming out of the Pearl River, we soon reached the sea.

When I saw the sea for the first time, I was a little dumbfounded and kept staring at the endless sea in front of me.

Although Xiaomei had been to the beach when she was in Shanghai, she was equally shocked when she saw the sea again.

Different from the photos I brought back many years ago, facing the sea in person is a completely different feeling.

The salty sea breeze, the rippling blue sea, and the sky and the sea are almost separated by a line. This feeling is naturally very shocking to people who see the sea for the first time.

"Brother, is this Hong Kong Island?"

As time passed, the ferry soon arrived at Victoria Harbor. After Xiaomei saw the Hong Kong Island, she murmured and asked.

In Hong Kong Island in [-], many high-rise buildings had begun to be built.

Many of the 50 to [-]-storey residential houses on Hong Kong Island were built starting in the [-]s.

Many real estate companies were established and developed in the past few years, or more than ten years ago.

The wealthy families in Hong Kong in later generations are basically related to real estate.

The rise of Chinese capital was in the 60s. In the 70s, it began to show its impressive momentum. After entering the 80s, British capital was defeated by Chinese capital.

Therefore, when you look around at this time, there are already many high-rise buildings.

For the two siblings, Xiaomei and Xu Qianqian, who were used to courtyard houses, this scene was really shocking.

Even though Xiaomei had visited Shili Foreign Market several times in the Magic City, there was still a big gap between the building heights of Shili Foreign Market and those on Hong Kong Island.

What's more, the high-rise buildings on Hong Kong Island are very dense.

The strong impact made Xu Qiannian and Xiaomei unable to take their eyes away. Xu Qiannian only made a brief introduction with a smile.

Other passengers on the ferry also looked towards Tsim Sha Tsui and both sides of Hong Kong Island, which are the most prosperous areas.

Not long after, the ferry docked at the Central Pier and everyone got off the boat.

This time, Yu Guangyuan brought people to greet him, which was enough to give him face for many years.

The group of people came to the tenement building, had a brief meeting, and then had dinner.

Xu Qianqian, who had just arrived, wanted to help in the kitchen, but was stopped.

The meals are already prepared, so there is no need to go to the kitchen anymore.

"Many years, is it okay if you come and take your sister and your brother to visit the neighborhood tomorrow?" Yu Guangyuan said at the dinner table.

"No problem. I haven't been here for half a year. I just want to go shopping and buy some things."

I smiled for many years and was not surprised.

What's more, he sent his sister and fourth brother here to work. By the way, it was his responsibility and obligation to familiarize them with Hong Kong Island and integrate into the local area faster.

After the welcome dinner, Xiaomei and Xu Qianqian were taken to the lounge by the staff, and Many Years was called to the office by Yu Guangyuan.

Not long after he sat down, Yu Guangyuan asked about his life in the past six months.

Winter is about to enter in the capital, and the Siberian cold wind is about to pass through.

Even people like Gao Bukun could know in advance that Yu Guangyuan's relationship in the capital must have been noticed.

Of course, the capitalists did not wear thick clothes, so they felt cold.

But Yu Guangyuan's old friends in the capital were wearing fleece clothes, so they were certainly not afraid of the severe cold.

Despite this, Yu Guangyuan still persuaded this side of Hong Kong Island for many years.

To sum it up in one sentence, the mountain is high and the emperor is far away!

There is no use clinging to the courtyard house in the capital.

It's better to be happy and free here on Hong Kong Island.

In fact, Yu Guangyuan hopes to go to Europe in many years, but the latter is a little fox and has been unmoved for several years.

Last year, the Gulf of Aden was cleared of pirates for many years.

It has been peaceful for a long time. At least, in the past six months, although there are still pirates in the Gulf of Aden, they are not very rampant.

Even so, every time you pass through the Gulf of Aden, you will still be affected to some extent.

In addition, Europe is still not so peaceful. In short, it is just a messy word.

His ability has been very outstanding for many years, and sending him there is better than anything else.

China Resources is so big that it does not lack talented people, but the problem is that a big business requires more talented people.

And they are comprehensive talents, not just talents in certain aspects.

Just like in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, there were countless generals fighting wars, but very few diplomatic talents.

Nowadays, it is only 16 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China. In terms of external affairs, comprehensive talents are needed everywhere.

How can it be so easy for a country to cultivate such outstanding talents?
Loyalty comes first, ability comes second.

This is the talent that China Resources needs, and it is also the fundamental reason why Yu Guangyuan has been thinking about it and trying to persuade him for so many years.

"Leader, I see."

Niannian nodded, indicating that he knew about it, and at the same time he was very grateful to the other party for working tirelessly and valuing him so much after so many years.

As a result, Yu Guangyuan pointed at him, nodded weakly, and said helplessly:

"Since you know everything, why don't you want to come to Hong Kong Island? Isn't it more comfortable in China Resources than in your Tiger Squadron?"

"Boss, everyone understands the truth, but my wife and children are all in the capital, and I don't want to be separated from them for a long time."

"Isn't your wife an accountant? Just come to us here on Hong Kong Island."

"Okay, leader, I'll think about it again."

He really didn't think it through.

Originally, according to the plan, it was best for him to stay in the Tiger Squadron. After all, this is an army!
But in the past few years, he has been traveling all the time, and for many years he was still worried that someone would make an issue out of it.

If you were like Qin Minghui, it would be okay.

But he often goes abroad and brings back many gifts from Hong Kong and abroad.

Even if he stopped bringing these gifts back from now on, someone might still make trouble with them.

Therefore, the best way is to stay away from the cold winter and go to the warm spring-like Hong Kong Island.

But it is not that easy to leave the capital and come to live on Hong Kong Island.

Xiaodoubao and her six children have already had a good childhood, and almost all of their friends are in the capital.

If we move out at this time, it's not necessarily a good thing or a bad thing.

Moreover, when their family moves to Hong Kong Island, it will not be so easy for the children to visit their grandparents or grandpa.

Just like after Xiaomei and the others came to Hong Kong Island, they comforted his mother Zhou Hongmei for many years, saying that she could come back once a year.

Ha ha!

Probably can’t do it!
Because once the Siberian cold wind passes through, any disturbance will become very nervous.

It's not an exaggeration to say that a cup of wine is like a cup of tea.

Based on this, I will have to go back to the capital at least every three or four years.

Yu Guangyuan sighed after seeing him say this for many years.

This is the most difficult talent he has come across in many years to convince.

If it weren't for his outstanding achievements for many years, Yu Guangyuan would have ignored him long ago.

Next day, Xiaomei woke up early in the morning. After washing up, she came to urge her brother before she even had breakfast.

"Brother, get up quickly, we are going shopping."

"Why are you going so early?" He has been up for many years, but he is reading:
“Many places are not open yet. It’s so early and there’s not much to see.”

Hong Kong Island is different from Beijing. Many restaurants here are open until twelve o'clock in the evening, or even later.

Many office workers also get off work very late, resulting in many shops not opening until nine or ten.

Of course, there are also places that open very early, such as vegetable markets and street newsstands.

But when it comes to being lively, it must be after nine o'clock at least.

It's only about seven o'clock now, which is very early.

"We can go to Victoria Peak for a walk, or we can go for a walk to the beach."

"Okay, okay, I'll let you decide."

After hearing what Xiaomei said, she put down the book helplessly, then got up and went out.

His fourth brother didn't want to go, he just wanted to work.

But it was still dragged away by many years.

If you want to work, you can do it at any time. Being too honest won't work, as you can easily be bullied.

So the three brothers and sisters left the tenement building, and Duan Nian drove them to the Peak of Victoria Peak first.

In fact, the scenery of the entire Hong Kong Island is not very beautiful.

After all, at this point in time, many landmark buildings are not there yet, so there’s not much to see.

Even so, it was extremely shocking to Xiaomei and Xu Qianqian.

There are many wealthy people jogging on the top of the mountain. Xiaomei is curious and asks why so many white people are here.

"Haha, Hong Kong Island is now under the jurisdiction of the British government. Why do you think there are so many white people?"

Xiaomei suddenly became thoughtful after hearing the words of Xu Qiannian. Xu Qianqian didn't understand these and just looked at the entire Victoria Harbor.

"How many white people are there on Hong Kong Island?"

"About 20, but we Chinese make up the majority of the population, probably more than 300 million."

In the 60s, the population of Hong Kong Island had not yet reached 700 million.

The current total population is probably around 400 million.

By the 80s or so, it will exceed 600 million.

In the future, it will remain at this density of 700 million people, becoming one of the most densely populated cities in the world.

Among the more than 20 white people, most are middle and high-level managers. Almost all British-funded companies are dominated by these white people.

In this era, almost all of Hong Kong Island is dominated by British-owned companies that control most key industries.

For example, water, electricity, gas, docks, airlines, etc., and even public transportation are all covered by British capital.

"Lao Wu, why is this Victoria Harbor called this name?"

Suddenly, Xu Qiannian asked a question, which surprised both Xiaomei and Duan Nian.

The former was usually silent, but he didn't expect that he actually asked now.

"Xiaomei, give your fourth brother some science knowledge."

Xiaomei said something like "Oh," and then said, "Of course it's because the Queen of Great Britain is Victoria, so it's named like this."

"The queen's name?"

After thousands of years of experience, such a beautiful harbor is originally the territory of our country. How can we name a foreign queen?
Seeing that he looked like an angry young man, many years ago and Xiaomei were both a little amused.

How rare!
"Fourth brother, there's no need for this. Hong Kong Island is just a lease. It will return in [-]."

He smiled and continued:

"Besides, you don't have to be so angry. Great Britain can't stand up anymore."

They are all other people's younger brothers, and only the remaining power of the empire on which the sun never sets is left, a paper tiger.

Besides, there are many cities or places around the world named after Victoria, more than 100, so there is nothing surprising.

(End of this chapter)