Life in siheyuan era

Xu Damao knew one of Zhou Zhiyuan's habits: he would always buy something at the small shop when entering Ping'an Hutong, and would also greet Zhao Ping and Zhang Shan when leaving.

This habit puzzled Xu Damao, but it didn't stop him from waiting for Zhou Zhiyuan at the small shop. Seeing Bang梗 (Bang Geng) and Tang Yan approaching, he hurriedly came out to stop them.

After a brief chat with Bang Geng, he learned that the meal had long ended, so he continued to stand by the small shop window, waiting.

He also knew another habit of Zhou Zhiyuan's: after the meal, he would always massage Lin Shurong for a while. This was the time for their family of four to sit together and chat, while Qin Huairu would not participate, instead talking with Shen Lanyin in another room.

He wanted Qin Jingru to seize this opportunity to get closer to Shen Lanyin. Qin Jingru had also tried hard to do so, but getting in touch with Shen Lanyin was really not easy. In Qin Jingru's words, "This woman is unfathomable."

After that, Zhou Zhiyuan would drive his old Jeep, taking Shen Lanyin and the three children, Zhou Shuhua, Zhou Shuwen, and Zhou Shuxin, away together.

This was a special feature of the Zhou family. Zhou Shuhua was taken away by Zhou Zhiyuan when she was eight years old, and would come back to stay one night every Saturday evening, and would be picked up by Zhou Zhiyuan on Sunday evening.

According to the Zhou family, this arrangement was to solve Zhou Shuhua's schooling problem. The neighbors believed that Sunshine Primary School was a key primary school.

Only Xu Damao felt that it was not that simple. He had Qin Jingru inquire about it, but she didn't get any definite news.

Faced with Qin Jingru's lack of information, Xu Damao was discouraged. He found that Qin Huairu had also become unfathomable after marrying Zhou Zhining.

But he was no longer focusing on this matter. How to get rich overnight was his current priority. Unable to do it, he was grasping at straws, asking Zhou Zhiyuan for ideas. Seeing Zhou Zhiyuan stop his Jeep, he heard him shout, "Uncle Zhao, Uncle Zhang, I'm leaving."

At this moment, Xu Damao hurriedly walked out of the small shop and said in a low voice, "Zhiyuan, I have something to ask of you."

He and Zhou Zhiyuan could be considered relatives, although this relative looked down on him no matter how you looked at it. But Xu Damao was able to follow the principle of treating those he asked for help with courtesy.

His courtesy was very humble, making it impossible for Zhou Zhiyuan to refuse. He had Shen Lanyin drive the car out of the Hutong, and he and Xu Damao slowly walked out.

But as soon as he opened his mouth, he denied the bright future of getting rich overnight, and said lightly, "There is no such thing as getting rich overnight in this world. You see someone looking glamorous on the outside, but you don't know the effort and hard work they put in."

"...Of course, that includes me. Do you know what I've been doing all these years? It can be said that my achievements today were earned with my life. Without this effort, why would I get support from others?"

"...Let's not discuss others. That era is over. At this time, we should consider what we have and what we can do. The earlier we see and the earlier we act, the greater the chance of success."

At this time, the two of them walked to the entrance of the Hutong. Zhou Zhiyuan stood still and looked at Xu Damao solemnly, slowly saying, "But no matter what you do, don't do anything illegal, because it won't last long, and it will make you have no chance in this life."

Xu Damao stared blankly at his back. Zhou Zhiyuan's action just now made him feel cold all over. Zhou Zhiyuan raised his finger, but it made him feel like there was really a gun pointed at his forehead. With a "Pa" sound, his head exploded.

This feeling made him stunned for a while before he came to his senses, shook his head, and turned and walked away quickly. He was puzzled, Zhou Zhiyuan was inexplicable, as if he would deceive the neighbors in the yard.

Xu Damao felt inexplicable, and Zhou Shuhua was also puzzled, leaning on the back of the chair and asking, "Second Uncle, aren't you quite annoyed with Uncle-in-law? Why did you talk to him?"

Zhou Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Annoyance doesn't necessarily mean keeping a cold face and ignoring him, but not treating him as a close person."

"You three remember, interactions between people should be divided into three circles. Who are the people in this inner circle, this outer circle, and this further outer circle? You must distinguish them clearly."

"The reason I want you three to sleep in one room and study in one room is to let you know that, for each of you, the other two are your closest and most trusted people, connected by bones and tendons."

Zhou Zhiyuan sat in the passenger seat and took the opportunity to conduct education. Zhou Shuhua, Zhou Shuwen, and Zhou Shuxin, sitting in the back seat, nodded gently.

Then Zhou Shuhua asked again, "Second Uncle, why do you respect Grandpa Zhao and Grandpa Zhang so much, and buy them something every time you come?"

Zhou Zhiyuan replied briskly, "This is another way of dealing with people. Your Grandpa Zhao and Grandpa Zhang don't have anything to ask of Second Uncle, so Second Uncle should take the initiative to have a good relationship with them."

"This is also purposeful. Your grandparents live in this Hutong. You don't know when they might need someone's help. You can't make friends only when you need them."

"Moreover, it doesn't take much effort to interact with them. A polite greeting, a bit of cheerful chatting, and a transaction of a few cents can make them very happy. Why not do it?"

This theory was once again affirmed by the three children. Seeing the teenagers' expressions in the rearview mirror, Zhou Zhiyuan's mouth showed a gratified smile, but as soon as he saw Shen Lanyin slowly lowering the corners of her mouth, he couldn't help but feel nervous, "What is she thinking about again?"

Shen Lanyin's associative ability was very strong. She thought of a question from the three circles, "Are Rui Wangzi (Prince Rui) and Han Xue in your circle?"

Faced with this question, he would answer without hesitation, "The first circle."

Shen Lanyin asked angrily, "On par with me?"

"How can they be on par with you?" Zhou Zhiyuan's statement was very firm, "You are the person I love the most, regardless of circles."

This made Shen Lanyin satisfied, humming and saying, "Tell them that even if they are concubines, they shouldn't think of jumping out of the circle."

Shen Lanyin's decision made Zhou Zhiyuan shake his head slightly. Seeing her glare, he immediately replied, "Zhou Zhiyuan will only have one woman in his life, Shen Lanyin."

These words were sonorous and powerful. Seeing Shen Lanyin smile, he immediately climbed onto the bed and said in a low voice, "Our little princess plan hasn't succeeded yet."

Shen Lanyin replied softly, "You've been drinking."

Zhou Zhiyuan chuckled and replied, "Then let's lay the groundwork for implementing the little princess plan."

"You always have a reason."

This is quite a regretful thing. Zhou Zhiyuan suspected one thing because he couldn't complete the little princess plan: when he carefully prepared a plan, it was always unsuccessful.

But when he did it casually, it could flourish.

Fortunately, he knew his own problem and handed over the future development plans of Shen Zhi, Zhou Shuhua, Zhou Shuwen, Shen Jun, and Zhou Shuxin to Zu Feng to formulate.

He had already laid a good foundation for the five children, and then it was to plan well, and finally let them develop freely.

He trusted Zu Feng, and Zu Feng also fulfilled the plan conscientiously, and also changed Li Jing's training plan. What is international economic law? This scope is too general, specifically, let's study international trade law.

Studying international trade law requires studying abroad, which is called knowing yourself and your enemy.

But there is no need for someone like Zhou Shuxin who is obsessed with history to go abroad. It is not easy for him to understand the history left by his predecessors in this life.

Zhou Shuwen and Shen Jun, who are wearing military uniforms, don't need to consider going abroad, of course, rushing out with a submachine gun is another concept.

But Zhou Shuhua must study abroad. Zhou Shuhua, who is devoted to electronic technology research, has become the focus of Zhou Zhiyuan's training.

But he prefers Shen Zhi. Shen Zhi pursues the doctrine of taking things over, but Zhou Zhiyuan has to take the blame for him.

Because of this scapegoat, Zhou Zhiyuan absolutely dare not go abroad. The wanted order for "arresting the doctrine taker Zhou Zhiyuan" has been maintained for a long time in those countries.

Affected by him, Shen Lanyin also dare not go abroad. Although she really wanted to find a place with Zhou Zhiyuan where no one knew them and hold hands and be romantic, she has never been able to do it.

And none of the Zhou family members affected by him dared to go abroad. Those countries investigated very clearly, and even knew that Li Jing was Zhou Zhiyuan's adopted daughter. Fortunately, they knew it too late. After Li Jing returned to China, trying to detain her to threaten Zhou Zhiyuan became a dream.

They investigated very clearly and deeply studied the difference between "godfather" and "adopted father."

They really wanted to figure out one thing, Li Jing used to call Zhou Zhiyuan "godfather", why did she change it to "adopted father" later?

This subject is too complicated, involving the historical changes and cultural changes of that mysterious country. The Chinese people are secretive about this, and foreigners can only scratch their heads in confusion.

But this matter is very simple for Zhou Zhiyuan. He wants to follow the purity of the times in his address. At this time, Li Jing can only be his adopted daughter, not his goddaughter.

And Li Jing also changed her address. She used to run and call "godfather" from a long distance, but in this era, she must call "adopted father."

Later, she became Zhou Shuhua's wife, and still called "adopted father."

When Zhou Zhiyuan visited the in-laws after Li Jing married Zhou Shuhua, he smiled and said, "A woman three years older, holds a golden brick."

Li Jing is three years older than Zhou Shuhua, but Zhou Zhiyuan strongly supports this marriage.

But saying this made Han Xue and Li Jing glared at him at the same time.

He was puzzled, Li Jing was indeed three years older than Zhou Shuhua, he was saying good things, what was their reaction?

Shen Lanyin quietly told him that Li Jing was actually two years older than Zhou Shuhua. In this matter, you can't count by the imaginary age. Women have always competed for every second when it comes to age.

So he understood, laughed loudly and said, "Shuhua, although Xiaojing is a little older than you, you don't love her enough, you have to spoil her and treat her like a younger sister. You have to learn from Second Uncle, your Second Aunt's age is also older than Second Uncle..."

Saying this, he found a slender hand reaching to his waist. Fortunately, his face has only aged a little bit over the years, and his body is still full of toughness, otherwise this pinch and twist could have made him cry out in pain.

Shen Lanyin's hand is still so elegant and slender, but the hand strength has increased geometrically. After all, she has practiced on this part of him for more than twenty years, and the skill of pinching and twisting is absolutely amazing.