A Siheyuan Home Brings Good Fortune

Chapter 205 Trip to Qing Province (Part )

He Yukai left the Banma Forest Farm with mixed feelings. When he really met him, he didn't know what to say.

The man watched the car go farther and farther away, and he always felt that Mr. He from Beijing had a close relationship with him, but how could they have any intersection without any contact? The money in his hand was as heavy as a thousand pounds.

For ten years, he listened to He Yukai's advice. He knew that policies would change in the near future and individuals would be allowed to do business. The news from Beijing must be well-informed and should not be spoken casually.

I made up my mind to work hard and pay back a little more in ten years. When He Yukai arrived in Xiadu, he contacted a car to Haixi. The first thing he had done was done.

The destination of the second thing is more than 800 kilometers away from the summer capital. He is about to meet Zheng Yaoxian, a feared figure in a specific field.

He Yukai returned to Xiadu and took the letter of introduction to the relevant department to register. He learned that there would be a bus going there in three days, which would depart at around five in the morning and was expected to arrive at Haixi Farm in the evening.

Fortunately, it was only three days, which was not a very long time. After finishing what he needed to do, he should go back. There were still things waiting for him in the capital. He had fulfilled a wish, and Zheng Yaoxian could be said to have a crush on him!

He Yukai looked around the summer capital at this time. The Ma Family Army Museum displayed a lot of evidence of warlords' crimes, which made everyone realize that the current life is hard-earned and to cherish the life and people in front of them.

The long-lost delicacies of stuffed skin, dog urine cakes, and sweet mash once again stimulated He Yukai's taste buds.

I have to say that this is the authentic delicacy. Not only is the quantity large and filling, but the quality is also top-notch. You will not be able to eat such good food in the future.

Under market conditions, in order to cater to customers, merchants began to try every possible means to reduce costs, which caused the taste of many delicacies to change and they can never go back to the way they were before. The prices were pushed too low, and even if someone wanted to restore the original flavor of the food, they couldn't do it. Without the drive of profit, who would do such a thing?
Three days passed in a flash in He Yukai's memories, and things and people were no longer the same. After a day's drive, he finally reached his destination.

"Director, this is my letter of introduction. I'm here to see someone named Zhou Zhiqian."

The farm manager is a middle-aged man, serious and taciturn.

He Yukai had no intention of trying to argue. He just needed to meet the person and go through the formalities to take him away. There was nothing else going on here. There would probably be no chance of any contact after this time, so there was no need to waste time.

There are people who care about us at the forest farm, but not here.

"Yes, this person is here with us. I will take you to see him."

Looking at the seal of the unit with the Beijing code name, the middle-aged man knew that this was a confidential unit and he was not allowed to ask about it.

Some people may ask if it is not possible to forge it? Don't be ridiculous. First, no one dares to do so. Second, no printing factory dares to print the letterhead of a secret unit.

However, to be on the safe side, the farm director still consulted his superiors and started the formalities only after receiving feedback half an hour later. These were people in reform and serving sentences, and he thought being cautious was a way of self-protection.

"Zhou Zhiqian, someone is looking for you"

He Yukai started looking for the man following the sound. He saw an old man with gray hair and a worn baseball cap limping towards him with a puzzled look in his eyes.

Zhou Zhiqian probably didn't expect that someone would still remember him at this time?
Maybe his apprentice Ma Xiaowu remembered him, and the man in the distance was obviously not Ma Xiaowu.

He became alert. As a professional, he certainly would not trust others easily. Unless he approved, you could not get a single truth out of him. Even Shadow had accomplished this, which showed how cunning this old man was.

"Mr. He, you guys chat first, I'll go handle the formalities"

After bringing the person over, the manager made an excuse and left. This was no longer something she could get involved in, and whether the excuse was bad or not was none of her business.

"Okay, please."

"Responsibility"

The manager left, leaving Zhou Zhigan confused.

"May I ask you are?"

"Zheng Yaoxian"

He Yukai looked at this man with a joking look, the man who had made the hat-wearing people helpless and who had disintegrated the remaining bald men in Yucheng, the man who had used clueless information to analyze a major operation in his daily life.

This character moved He Yukai to tears even though he knew it was a TV drama and it was based on his liking for the character.

"who are you?"

Zhou Zhigan sat up in shock. He sat up so fast that he almost fell down. What an old name.

This person knew that he could still take him away using normal procedures, and that someone could either be the bald man in a high position or someone belonging to Sister Qian.

But wasn't Sister Qian also affected? Her eyes rolled around.

It is definitely impossible over there. They can't find him here because this place has no value. What's more, he is the only one who came here. It can be said that he has completely disappeared from the sight over there.

He Yukai looked at Zheng Yaoxian jokingly, this legendary figure whose meticulous mind could find important news from unrelated things.

He Yukai looked at Guiziliu in front of him and decided not to tease him anymore, otherwise if he was tricked, it would be a huge shame. Others might not have this ability, but the man in front of him could, because he was Guiziliu.

"Uncle Zhou, stop guessing and look at this"

He Yukai directly took out Aunt Qian's letter and gave it to Zhou Zhigan. No, let Zheng Yao read it first.

"He Yukai?" "Yes."

As soon as Zheng Yaoxian saw the letter, he knew it was real. What even He Yukai didn’t know was that this ordinary envelope contained a secret that he didn’t know about. Only these insiders knew it.

After receiving the letter, the insider naturally knew that it was from one of their own. When he opened the letter and saw Sister Qian's familiar handwriting, he burst into tears.

"Since you are the descendant of Sister Qian, then there is no problem. Boy, don't call me by that name in the future. I still deserve to be called Uncle Zhou.

But I can’t follow you to the capital, at least not now, because I have something important to deal with.”

Zheng Yaoxian felt much more friendly when he knew that the man in front of him was Sister Qian's junior. Sister Qian's junior was his junior.

"Oh? Uncle Zhou, I can go with you."

Of course He Yukai knew where he was going. He suddenly became interested. He had already seen the kite, so why not go and take a look at its shadow?

"Why are you going there? It's not appropriate. It's an old story. It can be regarded as a grudge and a promise! After this is done, I will have no regrets about lying. Let the rest be up to fate!"

"Hey, old man, I'm quite skilled in martial arts and have fought in battles before, so I can take care of you. I've signed a military order to take you back."

He Yukai was determined to go and have a look, and he would go even if Zheng Yaoxian disagreed, without even having to find an excuse.

"Okay, it's time to resolve some things. I'll go in alone then. Don't leave. Wait for me outside."

He Yukai knew that he had to complete the last task assigned to him by his superior Guan Hanqing.

Han Bing’s words: You look more like a bald man than a bald man, and I look more like a Bolshevik than red.

He Yukai was deeply shocked. Perhaps people in the future would not understand this pure and unadulterated belief, but it really happened without any false elements.

The power of faith can be imagined. Everything they do in this world seems to be lived for faith.

He Yukai did not see the famous scene, and Zhou Zhigan did not let him in. He felt complicated when he came out from Han Bing, feeling relieved and relaxed, but not happy. He Yukai understood this very well.

After the end, He Yukai took Zheng Yaoxian back to Beijing immediately. Although it was a few years earlier than the original drama, Zheng Yaoxian was still able to hold on because he was supported by the belief that he must complete the task.

Now that Shadow’s issue has been resolved and he has lost his support point, Zheng Yaoxian can hardly hold on any longer.

After arriving in Beijing, he was arranged to be admitted to the Army General Hospital. The doctor told He Yukai that they were just a little overdrawn and would be able to recover after resting. The key was that the patients needed a certain amount of support.

He Yukai knew that Zheng Yaoxian felt guilty about his daughter, but there was nothing he could do about it. Thinking of this, He Yukai arranged for his daughter and niece, He Qian and He Yuduo, to accompany him.

He Qian is very clever and petty, she knows what her father means and has many ways to go there, so she goes there after class. He Yu is very cute, but if a child thinks He Yu is naive, he will definitely suffer a great loss.

He Yukai believed that the presence of these two people would provide psychological comfort to Zheng Yaoxian, a hero who is not well known to everyone.

As to whether Zheng Yaoxian can transfer his daughter's guilt to He Qian and He Yu and provide Zheng Yaoxian with the belief to live, it is unknown. Now we can only try our best.

Everyone has a belief to support them in life, whether it is for their family or something that has not been done yet. There is always something to worry about, which can keep the elderly going.

Without any beliefs, it would have been difficult for Zheng Yaoxian, who had struggled all these years, to continue. He was too tired. He did not let down this country and his beliefs, but he lost his family and kinship. The price he paid was not small.

There are many Zheng Yaoxian-like characters who have sacrificed too much for the greater good. He Yukai has no choice but to find a way to let these people see a strong motherland. Perhaps this is the greatest comfort to them!
"Thank you for your hard work. Aunt Qian asked me to express my gratitude to you."

Cai Wenqing looked at the dusty He Yukai with a face full of heartache. She also asked where He Yukai was found, and he must have suffered a lot.

"That's not necessary. How is the decoration of the courtyard going?"

He Yukai didn't want to talk about what was happening over there, so he changed the subject.

"It's done. The staff has been trained. We're just waiting for you to confirm the opening time."

Talking about the private dishes, Cai Wenqing regained his wisdom. He cared more about these things after He Yukai left. He knew how much He Yukai valued this matter. Although she personally didn't agree with it, since her man valued it, she should support it. Life is only a few decades long, and it is a very happy thing to be able to do what you like.

"No rush, the first batch of customers will be arriving soon, don't put up the sign for the private restaurant yet."

The reception of the first batch of guests was of great commemorative significance. He Yukai was not in such a hurry. On the other hand, there was no point in opening the restaurant at this time. His private restaurant did not accept ordinary consumers and took a high-end route.

"it is good"

Cai Wenqing knew that He Yukai was still waiting. Since the first restaurant was named after the steel mill, he had to wait for the right time.

The first batch of formal inspection teams have already gone to Hong Kong Island. Although He Yukai and his team were also officially organized last year, they were a non-governmental group and were just preliminary contacts.

When this batch comes over, we will communicate about the investment situation.

The people who came this time had contact with many of Yu Kai's people, and he planned to entertain them in a private restaurant.

Leadership offices

"Leader, this is my plan, what do you think?" He Yukai reported his detailed plan to the leader. Although these did not require the leader's approval, He Yukai still came to report to reassure the leader.

After all, those people can be considered his friends, but their identities are not ordinary. This time they came as an inspection team, so he cannot be careless.

"Do you mean to entertain these distinguished guests from Hong Kong Island in the form of a family banquet?"

"Yes, you can also send someone to participate in person at that time."

Naturally, it would be most appropriate to entertain those people with a family dinner. This was a folk exchange and he didn't want to involve other aspects.

"Let me report."

The leader was also unsure, so he decided to report to the chief and hear his opinion. These people represented whether the work they were about to undertake could proceed smoothly, and they had to be cautious in any deterioration.

"Row"

"When did you get another quadrangle?"

I didn’t realize this kid’s ability before, but now it seems he is no ordinary person. He took over a courtyard house quietly, and it seems the area is quite large.

"Well, someone borrowed money from me, and he wanted to go back to the outside of the Great Wall, so he gave it to me as collateral."

Although it was an obvious thing, He Yukai still didn't want to admit it. After all, knowing it in your heart is one thing, and making it public is another.

"You are kidding me, go back now. I will inform you of the result of this matter. Be prepared. Civilian contact should be possible. The chief should not object to this."

The leader certainly knows the secret here, but he didn't expose it. As long as you don't do anything illegal, these things are harmless and will be freely traded sooner or later. It's just a little early now, so it's not a big deal.

"Okay, leader"

After He Yukai left the leader's office, he thought about going to Zhengyang Gate to look for the junkyard to see how the task entrusted to him was going.

"The ragged Hou has come out to greet you."

"You don't have to scare me like that, right?"

"I missed you a little after not seeing you for such a long time last time."

Looking at the broken pieces of the tea bowl that he almost threw to the ground, He Yukai touched his nose. This level of Qi-cultivation skill was far from enough to that of Master Guan.

"I see you're not thinking about me, but those things, right? Don't worry, I've collected a lot, come in."

Hou Polan looked at He Yukai proudly. After He Yukai left last time, Hou Polan specifically asked Han Chunming and had a completely new understanding of He Yukai.

He Yukai looked at the porcelain prepared by the broken man, his eyes twitched, how much do you despise these things?

Just throw it in the corner like garbage? Am I here to collect junk?
"I say, rag-and-bone, this is a bit unkind of you. Is there anyone who would treat things so badly?"

Although these things are nothing to big collectors like Junk, they are still good things. In the future, even genuine products like this will become less and less. Isn't it a bit too much to treat them directly as garbage?

“Are these considered good things?”

Hou Lao looked at He Yukai with contempt, as if saying that this is all you can do. If this is considered a good thing, then those we have saved are rare treasures.

"Thank you, since it's not a thing, then it must be free. You are really a good person, Junk Hou."

If it is not a good thing, then it is just junk. So let it be junk! What you consider junk is a good thing in the eyes of some people. You are showing off to me, old man!
"piss off"

Hou Polang was just joking, but he didn't expect He Yukai to take further action.

"Okay, tell me how much it costs."

If you are satisfied with the product, you naturally have to discuss the price. There is no need to argue about whether it is a good product or not.

"one thousand"

"Speak well"

"No, these are thirty sets of tableware. I put a lot of effort into it. They are all made in the imperial kiln."

I am not willing to do this anymore. I have spent so much effort to get these things, can't I earn some hard-earned money from them?

"At least twenty sets of folk kilns"

He Yukai looked at the rag-and-bone man speechlessly. How much did he not believe in his accomplishments? He lied with his eyes open. The old man was very bad.

"Good eyesight, take all five hundred. I know that no one taught by Master Guan is a good person. I just wanted to see your skills, but I didn't expect you to recognize it just by looking at it casually."

It's not embarrassing to love you even when your rags are exposed. In their line of work, vision is everything. If your vision is not good enough, you deserve to be fooled. Once you make a purchase, you can leave without regrets. This is the rule.

"Oh? It seems that you have been eating for nothing for so many years, Hou Pao? You have suffered a loss from Chunming, right?"

He Yukai laughed and said, Han Chunming is a very cunning guy. It would be strange if you could take advantage of him. The key point is that the guy doesn't have any sense of dignity as a young man. He can definitely do whatever you ask of him.

"Okay, I have nothing to say."

That's right, the four-poster fragrant wood bed was finally taken by Han Chunming. He Yukai discussed the treasure appraisal for a while and then left. Han Chunming sent the things to the private restaurant.

Han Chunming has already taken the things from Uncle Guan.

"Zhu Zi, how are your preparations going?"

"The hotel has been completely handed over to Ma Hua. During the time you were in Qing Province, I saw that Ma Hua got into shape very quickly and was able to complete the operation independently."

"That's good. You go to the private kitchen to prepare from tomorrow. Customers will arrive in a month at the latest. They are all wealthy families in Hong Kong Island, and their standards are not low."

"The cooking utensils are not in place yet. My master introduced me to a master who made them for me. He Daqing's recipe specifically describes the cooking utensils. I made them according to the recipe description and they should be ready soon."

"That's good. I'll send someone over tomorrow and you can have a good discussion then. This person studied hotel management in Yingjiang."

"Brother, who are you talking about?"

"Uncle Guan's granddaughter, Xiaoqing knows her. Xiao'e, ask your sister-in-law."

That’s right, He Yukai plans to ask Guan Xiaoguan to help check if there is anything wrong with the etiquette. He Yukai plans to use the etiquette of Chinese culture to welcome the distinguished guests from Hong Kong Island.

Now the restaurant over there has been handed over to Ma Hua and Liu Lan, and they are now fully preparing for the private restaurant.

"Brother, my master said that you don't have to worry about the cook. They will contact my uncle and his team and notify us directly when the time comes.

I also said that starting next year we will need at least four head chefs and four assistant chefs. My junior brother is now busy at MCA.

Chef Ma Hua, my junior brother is the second chef, the salary issue has not been determined yet, I am waiting for your confirmation."

"No need for me to confirm, tell Xiao'e to use the standard of Hongbinlou."

"Hongbin Building?"

"good"

He Yukai plans to implement it using the salary standard of Hongbinlou, and even He Yuzhu's fellow apprentices will have nothing to say about it.

"Okay, big brother, I'll tell Moth."

"Um"

Everything is ready except for the east wind. Now as long as we get permission, we can start preparing to welcome the first wave of guests, who will also be treated by He Yukai. He Yukai is very confident in this regard because Tan’s cuisine is absolutely in line with the taste of Hong Kong Island.

"Director He, the boss asked me to tell you that your plan has been approved by the higher-ups. You can start preparing now. The guests from Hong Kong Island will arrive in ten days."

"Okay, thank you for your help. Please tell the leader that there is no problem on my side."

"Ok"

He Yukai knew that the standard had to be high this time. He Yukai was going to conduct the final training for the waiters. Chinese elements had to be integrated into the training, and the charm of China had to be used to influence the upper classes in Hong Kong Island, in order to prepare for Tan’s cuisine to enter Hong Kong Island and to carry out a wave of publicity.

He Yukai planned to go to Hong Kong with He Qian after she graduated from university to set up an investment company. The plan started to take shape, and they would bring Tan's cuisine over as well. In this regard, they would also need He Daqing's support.

Once the subsequent chefs arrive, MCA will be freed.

Although Ma Hua has not yet started learning Tan’s cuisine, he has acquired the basic knowledge. The key is that he has not yet come across the recipes.

Ho’s Private Kitchen will be established in Hong Kong Island in the form of a club, providing a quiet place there and laying the foundation for He Bing to enter Hong Kong Island.

That’s right, after graduating from university, He Bing will go to Hong Kong Island to set up a security company. He Yukai is currently planning this, and relevant personnel are also preparing to report to the leader.

He Yukai plans to expand overseas based on Hong Kong Island, and He Bing is needed to carry out this task. Since He Bing wants to take risks, he should be given the opportunity. The instructors and teachers prepared for He Bing have already been selected.

Hong Kong Island will continue to serve as the frontier for the Ho family's outward expansion in the next twenty years. Especially when coming into contact with or even competing with outside forces, He Bing is indispensable.

It just so happens that Hong Kong Island has many convenient advantages, but the plan is not yet complete.

It still needs to be improved. Originally, Cai Wenqing was the best adviser, but He Yukai did not have the courage to be honest with Cai Wenqing in this regard.

However, there is no need to rush this matter. There is still plenty of time, and Cai Wenqing has plenty of time to slowly accept it.

The key now is to have a large number of talents. Talent is in short supply and we are already starting to feel stretched.

(End of this chapter)