He Yuzhu pushed the bicycle out of the factory. When the gatekeeper, Old Zhao, saw He Yuzhu, he smiled and shouted,"Master He, you're leaving so early. Is there something going on at home?”
"Nothing happened at home," He Yuzhu said with a smile."I have something to deal with."”
"Oh, then you've worked hard. Take care."
"Alright, please do your work." He Yuzhu left the rolling mill and rode his bicycle in the direction of the Lou family. Although he hadn't been there for a long time, he didn't forget the route. After more than half an hour, he arrived at the Lou family's door.
He Yuzhu parked his bicycle and locked it. He tidied up his clothes and walked to the door to ring the doorbell. After a while, the door opened. The Lou family's maid, Sister Wang, poked her head out and saw He Yuzhu. She quickly smiled and said,"It's Master He. Come in quickly. Old Master already told me that you would come in the afternoon. I didn't expect you to come so early.”Sis Wang smiled and opened the door wide. She stood sideways and made way for He Yuzhu to enter.
He Yuzhu also smiled and said,"Sister Wang, long time no see. How have you been recently?"”
"Alright, Old Master's family has always been very good to me. It's cold outside.”
He Yuzhu walked in with a smile. Director Lou was sitting in the living room drinking tea. When he saw He Yuzhu, he asked in surprise,"Zhu Zi, why are you here so early? Didn't I call your factory manager to ask you to come in the afternoon?”
"Uncle Lou, it's because I have an apprentice. His cooking skills are no worse than mine now. I'll let him cook for the workers.”
"Oh, that's not bad. You'll be free in the future. Unfortunately, it's a special period now. Even if you have time, I don't dare to look for you. The last time you came was three months ago, right?”
"That's right. We have to be more cautious at times like this.”
Director Lou stood up and said," Let's not talk about this. It's still early to cook. How about we go to the study and play a few games of chess?"”
"Alright, I was a little unwilling to lose to you last time. I was just one stone away from winning.”
"Hahaha, it's up to you this time.”Director Lou led He Yuzhu into the study and sat on both sides of the chessboard. The two of them began to play Go.
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"Zhu Zi, you have to be careful. You will lose in a few steps.”
He Yuzhu thought for a long time, put down the chess piece, and said with a bitter smile,""Uncle Lou, I admit defeat. It seems that I have no chance of winning against you.”
Director Lou laughed happily and said," Haha, Zhu Zi, don't be discouraged. You're still young and have plenty of time to learn. Besides, you're busy at work every day. How can you have time to study Go manuals? Unlike me, I've handed over all my businesses and only left some shares. I have nothing to do all day long. If I'm not at home studying Go manuals, I'll be drinking tea and playing Go with my old friends. If I can't beat your Uncle Lou, then I'll have lived in vain.”
Although Director Lou was smiling, He Yuzhu could see the hidden depression on his face. He pondered for a moment and said to him,"Uncle Lou, have you thought about what to do in the future?”
Director Lou said calmly," What else can I do? I don't have anything now. I can only retire. I'll listen to music, play chess, find friends to catch up, and then find a husband for Xiao'e. Speaking of which, if you weren't already married, I would have married Xiao'e to you."”
"Uncle Lou, have you ever thought of going to the south?" He Yuzhu whispered.”
Director Lou looked puzzled." Go to the south. My roots are all in the north. There aren't many industries there. Besides, although I can't manage things here, it's still fine. I really don't want to leave unless it's absolutely necessary.”
"Then haven't you considered what will happen in the future?”
"What become what?" Director Lou asked subconsciously, but he immediately reacted. His expression changed and he thought for a while before saying,"Zhu Zi, do you think the situation will become worse than it is now?”
"Uncle Lou, I'm not sure about the details, but I've noticed a problem in the past two years. I wonder if you've noticed it?" He Yuzhu said slowly.”"What problem? Zhu Zi, tell me.”
"As you know, natural disasters have been serious in the past two years. Food production has been cut off in many places. Many poor families have starved to death, and some even lost their entire family. But think about it carefully. Although there are many people like you who know how to be cautious, there are still some black sheep who don't know how to restrain themselves. Haven't you realized in the past two years that some rich and heartless capitalists have already lost their families?”
"They brought this upon themselves. What does it have to do with me?" said Director Lou.”
"Of course it matters. These people are the unlucky ones now. Although they deserve it, in the future, when these people are finished, won't capitalists like you, who usually don't attract attention, be conspicuous?”
Director Lou said confidently," It's fine. I've helped the higher-ups a lot back then. I've also given them a lot of money and supplies. The people at the top know me and will protect me.”
He Yuzhu saw that Director Lou still did not understand what he meant after saying so much, so he could only say helplessly,"Alright, Uncle Lou. How long do you think this disaster will take?”
Director Lou thought for a moment and said,"Maybe it'll take another year or two."”
"Yes, at least for a year or two. Think about it. Now, people are so hungry that they don't think too much about it. Then, when the famine is over, everyone will have to work hard for a few more years to fill their stomachs. At that time, people won't think too much about filling their stomachs. But when the country recovers and people can eat their fill, do you think they will think too much when they have nothing to do? Why did so many people starve to death a few years ago?”
"I don't think so. How is that possible? Even if people are dissatisfied, there's still the higher-ups.”
"Yes, even if the people are dissatisfied, there are still those from above. But as the saying goes, there are rich and heartless people among you, and there are also some people from above who only want to fight for power and profit. Think about it, as long as this group of people guides the people to completely defeat you, will you get the support of the majority of the people and climb higher? As for you, it's like a three-year-old child holding a big gold ingot walking on the street. As long as one person can't help but go up and snatch the gold ingot, everyone will follow suit. Do you have the ability to protect me?"
"Zhu Zi, it's not as serious as you think, right?" Director Lou said with a serious face.”
"Uncle Lou, I didn't say these words to anyone. I just wanted to remind you that you've been good to me over the past year. The people above are so busy with a lot of important matters to deal with every day. How can they keep an eye on you? As long as the people below hide it, when your family is broken, it will be too late even if the people above protect you know. Now, only a portion of the people have tasted meat. Although they still want to eat it, they are still suppressed by the higher-ups. However, once there is support from the higher-ups, these people will bring everyone to eat meat. When people eat meat, no one wants to eat coarse grains anymore unless the meat is gone. Therefore, before people think too much and this wind blows, your family should go to the south as soon as possible.”
Director Lou also understood and his expression changed immediately." This, let me think about it carefully. Even if I want to leave, I have to deal with everything at home.”
At that moment, Director Lou lowered his head and fell into deep thought. He Yuzhu also sat quietly and did not speak.
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