Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 197 The Lou Family Returns
By the end of 1977 and 1988, the changes in society were overwhelming. Ordinary people were also changing every day, but their basic lives had not changed much. Yan Jiekuang was still an unemployed vagrant, taking care of his children at home. Ji Lian had already gone to live in the school dormitory and did not go home often.

Yan Jiekuang has a lot of experience in taking care of children, and it is very easy for him now. Yang Ruiping often comes over, so now Dapang and Xiaopang are closest to their grandmother. In October, Yan Jiekuang told his mother that Lou Xiaoe was coming back and he might be busy for a while.

Yang Ruiping didn't take it seriously, he just reminded Yan Jiekuang that you are a married man, although Lou Xiaoe is your sister, you have to keep your distance, which made Yan Jiekuang not know how to explain.

In the lobby of the State Guesthouse, Yan Jiekuang met the high-spirited Lou Xiao'e. This was the State Guesthouse, and there were people from the state everywhere. Lou Xiao'e didn't care about that at all, and jumped up and onto Yan Jiekuang, fortunately, Yan Jiekuang was a warrior.

Lou Xiao'e laughed wantonly and hugged Yan Jiekuang tightly, making Yan Jiekuang very embarrassed. Yan Jiekuang tried hard to get Lou Xiao'e off him and said, "This is in Beijing, not Hong Kong Island. Can you be more reserved?"

Lou Xiao'e calmed down and said, "Is it because I saw you were too excited? I will stay here for half a month this time, and you have to accompany me."

"Okay, my lady, where is my godmother?" Yan Jiekuang asked.

"It's upstairs, hurry up, mom misses you so much." Lou Xiao'e said.

The two went upstairs together. When Yan Jiekuang saw Lou Tan, he knew that his godmother was in good health and had not changed at all. She greeted her with a smile. Lou Tan was also very happy and took Yan Jiekuang's hand to talk.

In the evening, the three of them had a meal together. Yan Jiekuang also knew that the two of them came here at the invitation of the local government to see if there were any investment projects, mainly to attract foreign investment. They were in Hong Kong Island and were also foreign-funded.

Lou Tanshi and Lou Xiaoe also seriously asked Yan Jiekuang for his opinion. Yan Jiekuang said, "You can do anything, but you must have a say. We cannot be the sole proprietor now, so the say is very important. The state-owned enterprises here have a long history and there are too many problems. Once a state-owned unit participates, it will affect the profits."

The two understood it as soon as they heard it. That is, investment is allowed, but with autonomy, and other shareholders are allowed, but only with supervisory rights.

Lou Tan also asked Yan Jiekuang which industry would be better for him to work in. Yan Jiekuang directly suggested clothing and would introduce her to an expert in this field in Sijiu City. Lou Tan was very happy.

The next day, Yan Jiekuang arrived at Xueru Silk Shop. Fortunately, Chen Xueru was sorting goods in the shop. She was very surprised to see Yan Jiekuang coming, because in her understanding, Yan Jiekuang was an expert among experts, who had inherited many traditions from his ancestors and would not easily make friends with others.

When Yan Jiekuang saw Chen Xueru, he said, "Sister Xueru, I am your benefactor today. You have to take good care of me."

Chen Xueru chuckled and said, "I can't even invite you normally, but now that you're here, I have to worship you like a Buddha. Do I need you to tell me that?"

"I really have something to talk to you about. Is there a quiet place?" Yan Jiekuang said.

As soon as Chen Xueru saw Yan Jiekuang's attitude, she knew that he had something important to do, so she quickly called him, "Come to my office."

At this time, a young man wearing glasses stood up and said, "Manager Chen, what can I do for you? Do you want me to accompany you?"

Yan Jiekuang was stunned for a moment, and then Chen Xueru explained: "This is Manager Gongfang, Fan Jinyou, Manager Fan."

Yan Jiekuang immediately thought of the culprit who caused his sister to lose the tavern, and said unhappily, "It's a private matter. Does Manager Fan want to get involved too?"

Fan Jinyou stood there awkwardly, not knowing what to say. Chen Xueru reacted quickly and said, "Manager Fan, this is my younger brother. He has family matters to attend to. Please take care of him." After that, she pulled Yan Jiekuang to the second floor.

When Yan Jiekuang walked, he clearly felt a pair of hostile eyes staring at him from behind, but Yan Jiekuang didn't care and followed Chen Xueru to the office.

When they arrived at the office, Chen Xueru asked, "Do you have any problem with Fan Jinyou?" Yan Jiekuang said, "Do you think I should greet someone who harmed my sister with a smile?"

Chen Xueru laughed and said, "I like that you are a person who can distinguish right from wrong and grudges." Yan Jiekuang was stunned.

Chen Xueru said, "What good news has come to me? Tell me about it."

"That's really good news. I have a friend from Hong Kong who wants to invest and build a factory in New Taipei City. So he asked me. I thought it would be better to run a clothing factory, so I thought of you, my sister. You have been in the cloth business for many years, so there will definitely be no problem." Yan Jiekuang said bluntly.

Chen Xueru jumped up from the table and said, "You're just going to give me this overwhelming wealth?"

Chen Xueru was a little bit unconvinced, and Yan Jiekuang said: "Of course, my goal is much bigger than the garment factory, so I thought of you at this time."

Chen Xueru said admiringly: "I know, you are a wise man. It is better for us hardworking people to do this. When will we meet?"

"If you have no problem, let's go tomorrow. You must have heard of this person. She is Lou Bancheng's wife and my godmother." Yan Jiekuang said.

Chen Xueru was very surprised. She didn't expect Yan Jiekuang to find him, so she asked, "Why don't you look for Huizhen?"

"Some things are so different in different fields that it's better to find professionals to do professional things. This is purely a business consideration," said Yan Jiekuang.

Chen Xueru still said with admiration: "You are right, I am very grateful to you, please tell me if you need anything in the future."

Yan Jiekuang looked at Chen Xueru and said, "You can cooperate with my godmother in your own name, but not in the name of Xueru Silk Shop, because your silk shop is a public-private partnership, and it will be difficult to distribute the equity in the future."

Chen Xueru nodded and said, "I understand, don't worry."

After Yan Jiekuang finished chatting with Chen Xueru, he went back to Yuer Hutong. When he got home, Yang Ruiping was coaxing her two fat sons. Yan Jiekuang asked his mother, "Are you tired?"

Yang Ruiping rolled his eyes at Yan Jiekuang and said, "I'm just trying to comfort my own grandson, why should I be so tired?"

Yan Jiekuang said, "Mom, you don't know, Ji Lian is in college now, and she can only come back a few times. I will be busy starting next year, and there will be no one to take care of these two children."

Yang Ruiping thought, yes, if I take care of them all by myself, I really can't take care of them all. There are two more children at home, so he asked, "What should I do then?"

"Mom, please pay more attention to see if there is a nanny who knows you well and can take care of the child. If we hire one, it will also reduce your burden," said Yan Jiekuang.

Yang Ruiping nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll take a closer look and see who is at home and has nothing to do and has a good personality. I'll ask them."

Yan Jiekuang finally felt relieved and went to the kitchen to cook for his mother and two little ones. The two little ones were now able to eat simple meals.

Yang Ruiping was thinking about something thoughtfully, and suddenly her eyes lit up because she thought of someone who was very suitable, that was Yi Zhonghai's wife, Li Cuilan.

(End of this chapter)