My courtyard shelter

After the New Year’s Eve dinner.

Xu Dong handed out the lucky money one by one.

In a rare act of generosity this year, Xu Bin gave each of his nieces and nephews 10,000 yuan. The third child had helped their family a lot this time and he couldn't help but express his gratitude.

It's a pity that the red envelopes of the five siblings were taken away by Yang Lina on the spot before they were warmed up, leaving only the thousand yuan given by their father, which was better than nothing.

Seeing that his parents were in a good mood, Xu Dong coughed, indicating that he had important matters to discuss.

Xu's mother was slightly confused: "You're celebrating the New Year, what do you want to say?"

"Dad, Mom, are you two still used to living here?" Xu Dong asked without answering.

"It's not bad. The climate here is much more comfortable than that of Yanjing. Your dad's back pain has improved a lot, but he doesn't have many acquaintances."

"We get to know acquaintances slowly, so there's no rush." ​​Xu Dong persuaded.

"what do you want to say in the end?"

Father Xu frowned.

"Ahem, Dad, Nana and I have discussed that we will not return to Yanjing after the New Year. Our family will settle here in the future. If you miss home, we will go back and stay for two months every summer vacation."

Xu Dong originally thought it would be difficult to convince his wife.

Unexpectedly, his wife was more active than him.

"Stay? What about Dabao and the others going to school?" Xu Ma asked immediately.

"Keke and Lele will take the college entrance examination in June. They will be asked to apply for the University of Sydney directly. As for Dabao and the other three, they will transfer directly and study here from now on."

Before Xu Ma could react, Dabao became anxious:

"Dad, I want to stay in Yanjing and go to school."

"Haha, Dabao will definitely not be able to let go of Niuniu."

Lele directly exposed the old brother.

Xu Dong patted his eldest son on the back of his head:

"Looking at your achievements, which one is more important, your family or your friends?"

Dabao shrank his head: "That's not what I meant, I just couldn't bear to let go of the little lion and little tiger, as well as my cousin and the others."

"Look, you are not as good as a child as an adult. Even Dabao knows that he loves his relatives."

Xu Ma immediately complained.

"Mom, let's not talk about this or that. What do you and my dad think?"

Xu Dong said straightforwardly.

Father Xu interrupted: "We all live here, what are you going to do with the company?"

"The company is fine. Xinke Seaweed will be listed after the new year. Listed companies are different from ordinary companies. Supervision is very strict. I only need to go back a few times a year. I can work through the computer at other times."

Xu Dong had already thought of a way to deal with it.

He is the chairman, not the general manager. The company is not under his daily control. It is enough for him to supervise. At least in a short period of time, the company will not make any major decisions.

Just develop step by step.

"Lao San, have you really thought about it?"

Xu's mother likes to have a large family around her. Even if they don't live together, they are at least in the same city and can have dinner together on weekends.

Xu Dong nodded: "Think about it, you and my dad are getting older and Yanjing is not suitable for retirement, so this is the most suitable place."

"Mom knows that you are filial. If you want to stay, then just stay."

Xu Ma sighed and finally made up her mind.

As big as the world is, the old man’s body is the most important thing.

Xu Dong smiled with satisfaction, then looked at his eldest brother: "Boss, what about you? Do you want to move here too?"

Coming over with the eldest family can also relieve the homesickness of parents.

"Our family?"

Xu Bin did not answer immediately.

If he had a choice, of course he would be willing to live in a villa, and the climate here is indeed quite good, much warmer than Yanjing. However, their family only has one daughter, and the couple must revolve around her.

Tan Aifang waved her hands quickly: "Your eldest brother and I have to help take care of the children, so we can't leave."

"Why don't you let Jingyi move here too?"

Xu Dong suggested.

"Moving here? Let's not talk about work. How will the in-laws solve it?"

Tan Aifang looked confused.

"Pan Jun is away from home all year round, so this won't affect him. As for Lao Pan, just apply for a job transfer. He will retire in a few years, so he just needs to stay here to retire."

"Changing jobs? Is that possible?"

"Why not? Kangaroo Country is developing faster and better. If we move here, we might have greater development opportunities."

Xu Bin was immediately moved: "Okay, I'll discuss it with them later. If you can come, of course it would be best. I remember that there is a community near our home, and it's not even full yet!"

"Don't force others, you know?"

Father Xu reminded.

"Dad, I know it in my heart!"

Xu Bin nodded.

…

Two months flew by.

On April 1, primary and secondary schools in the capital finally started school.

The severe cold wave at the beginning of the year was much larger than expected and lasted for a particularly long time. It was not until the end of March that the temperature began to warm up.

Xu Dong and his wife took Coco and Lele back to the courtyard house in Yanjing.

The three Dabao brothers transferred to Sydney as early as the end of February and have been enrolled for more than a month now.

When they come back this time, they will stay until the end of the college entrance examination.

The next day, Xu Dong accompanied his wife to Hancheng, mainly to visit his mother-in-law. This winter, the old man caught a severe cold.

Fortunately, Yang's mother has a good foundation, so there is nothing serious.

Not long after returning from Hancheng, Xu Dong received news from Xiang Xin that the rescue team was back, and he immediately organized a small party.

The meeting place is still the same place:

Sanhejiayuan community.

At seven o'clock in the evening, everyone arrived one after another, except Lao Xi.

Xi Guofu was unlucky. In order to compete with Gu Haiyuan for the position of director, he worked hard despite his old age, but eventually became ill due to overwork and could not survive the severe cold wave.

Gu Haiyuan and Ren Li were not much better. Both of them had frostbite all over their faces and were extremely thin. They obviously suffered a lot.

Xu Dong felt guilty. He did not expect this result.

"Lao Gu, when is Lao Xi's funeral?"

"Three days later, there will be a collective funeral. Do you want to go?"

"I won't go." Xu Dong shook his head. He was afraid to see Lao Xi's family: "I personally prepared some condolence money. Please help me pass it on!"

Without Lao Xi as a competitor, Gu Haiyuan successfully became the director of the logistics department. It was more appropriate for him to pass it on.

"Boss, Lao Xi's death has nothing to do with you."

Seeing that the other party was in a bad mood, Xiang Xin hurriedly comforted him.

Xu Dong waved his hand: "Don't persuade me, I'm fine. Okay, let's not talk about this. Tell me how you got through this winter?"

"Oh, it's too miserable."

Gu Haiyuan sighed with regret.

"What's wrong?"

Ren Li rushed to answer: "The destructive power of the cold wave is too amazing. Although the command center has made a lot of preparations and the supplies are barely enough, the low temperature still took a lot of lives."

"Did the rescue team suffer heavy losses?"

Xu Dong frowned.

"The rescue team is fine, but the Nisang people are too miserable. Many people have been frozen to death. I heard from Minister Dong privately that at least one-third of them have been lost."

Xu Dong was shocked: "So many?"

"Old Xu, this is already a miracle. It was originally estimated that one-third would be optimistic, but I didn't expect the ending to be so bad."

Gu Haiyuan sighed.

"Have all the Nisang people withdrawn?"

Gu Haiyuan nodded: "They all withdrew at the end of last month. We followed the command center and were the last group to withdraw."

"It's good that they are back safely. Raise your glasses and let's drink together."

Xu Dong raised his glass and suggested.

"Cheers!"

"Cheers..."

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