Siheyuan: Pretend to be a Pig and Eat the Tiger

Lou Xiao'e's concerns were not unfounded. The Li family was one of the four major families and had considerable political and business influence in Hong Kong. It was one thing for He Yuzhu to be on a business trip and offend him, but the Li family still couldn't extend their influence into Beijing. However, doing business was a different story!

"It's alright, Moth. Leave all the business to Xu Damao. I'll handle the planning from behind the scenes. Even if it doesn't take off, it's fine. It's just a minor move anyway. The key is that I can't stand people who forget their roots. Let's go!"

Finally, escorted by the police, He Yuzhu arrived at the Lou family home. He briefly talked about what happened that night and then went to rest. As for Lou Zhenhua's thoughts, they were naturally within his consideration!

"Moth, tonight..."

"Dad, there are things you should do and things you shouldn't do. Since we came to Hong Kong, the father we used to know is gone. He's become timid and hesitant. If you hadn't been so concerned about everything and strictly followed Brother Zhu's ideas, would the four major families still look down on us? I'm tired!"

"Old Lou, a moth..."

"Forget it, my daughter's all grown up, I can't control her anymore!"

Lou Zhenhua sighed, seemingly ashamed of his inaction, and also as if he felt that he had indeed grown old and lost the vigor of his youth!
"What about the Li family? It would be fine if there were no moths, but tonight's moths were here!"

"It's alright, the Li family won't hold a grudge against us because of Zhu Zi. It's just that Zhu Zi's company is probably in trouble!"

. . . . . .

The next day, the Huo family's invitation arrived, inviting the Lou family and He Yuzhu to the Huo family's banquet!

Lou's mother exuded an air of nobility, Lou Zhenhua was elegant and charming, and Lou Xiao'e was no less impressive, her formal attire revealing her air of a wealthy lady. As for He Yuzhu, he was still wearing a Zhongshan suit!

"Brother Zhu, your outfit is inappropriate for the Huo family banquet. Why don't you change into what I prepared for you?"

"No, Moth, I like this outfit. It's clean and brand new, that's enough!"
Huo Family Manor
He Yuzhu looked at the small circles gathered together, seemingly talking about something. This is how it is at high-level banquets. When attending, men are in one circle and women are in another. Of course, there are exceptions. If a woman is the head of her household, she will definitely be in the same circle as those heads of household.
It's customary for important figures to arrive last. For someone like Lou Zhenhua, arriving early is a sign of courtesy. And He Yuzhu, who isn't yet well-known, is no exception. That's just how reality is. One can be arrogant, but only if one has the capital to be so. Most importantly, one must find their place within the He family; pride is acceptable, but not foolishness!
Right now, he's nothing compared to these big shots, but he has advantages that others don't have, and he'll grow up quickly. I believe that time won't be long!
To be honest, even He Yuzhu, who considered himself worldly-wise, was shocked by what he saw at the Huo family manor. So this was what a wealthy family's manor was like? The low walls and gates were covered with green vegetation, and two stone lions guarded the archway. In the distance, one could see the mountains in the distance.
This house is said to be the ancestral home of the Huo family. The cost of its construction must have been enormous. The green wall covered with vegetation alone required a lot of money and effort, and it also needed dedicated personnel for maintenance, with maintenance costs being astronomical.

Poverty limits people's imagination. The scene before us reveals the true wealth of the Huo family. As one of the four great families of Hong Kong Island, they live up to their reputation. The luxurious manor is brightly lit. Although night has not yet completely fallen, the garden in front of the villa is already filled with all kinds of food. Noisy people gather in twos and threes to exchange information!
"Zhu Zi, feel free to look around, but don't go too far. I'll introduce you to a few people later. These people have a good relationship with the Huo family and share the same ideas, so feel free to talk to them!"

Lou Zhenhua noticed that the banquet hadn't started yet, and one of his business partners happened to be drinking, so he thought he'd go over and discuss the next order!

"Uncle Lou, you're busy!"

He hadn't wanted to hang out with a bunch of old men in the first place; he was just here to broaden his horizons. His company wasn't even fully registered yet, so how was he supposed to answer when people asked what he did? He wanted to see what the so-called upper class of Hong Kong was like first! "Mr. He, why didn't you greet me when you arrived?"

Just as He Yuzhu was feeling bored, Young Master Huo appeared. He was dressed in a black tuxedo with a bow tie, and was very gentlemanly. This was the impression Young Master Huo gave He Yuzhu. These people need to receive etiquette training from a young age. Every movement is just right, and they give people a comfortable feeling without any sense of incongruity.

Compared to Young Master Huo, he was far inferior, but he didn't care. As long as one has enough strength, many details will be overlooked. However, he should still learn aristocratic etiquette when he has time in the future, of course, pure Chinese aristocratic etiquette.

"Young Master Huo, thank you for your invitation, but I'm sure you're very busy, so I didn't mean to bother you!"

"Mr. He, my father would like to see you, is that alright?"

Hearing what Young Master Huo said, He Yuzhu was not calm. His heart was in turmoil. If he respected Old Master Shao the most among the big businessmen in Hong Kong, then Old Master Huo was the most respected.

But how did such a person even know of his existence? He Yuzhu wasn't narcissistic enough to think he was the center of everyone's attention and that others should know him; he had only been on the streets of Hong Kong last night, and such a small matter shouldn't have attracted the attention of Old Master Huo, right?
"What merit do I possess to deserve an audience with Elder Huo, now?"

Then he became extremely respectful and apprehensive. This was only possible because of Old Master Huo. No one else could have made him act this way. Old Master Huo's achievements speak for themselves!

"Yes, Mr. He!"

Young Master Huo found it somewhat amusing to see He Yuzhu's calm yet slightly panicked expression. "Finally, I can see that your mind isn't so calm anymore. It's truly not easy!"
He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Mr. He was very calm in front of everyone, and when he spoke, he revealed a certain arrogance. His eyes had a different kind of vicissitude, which made him seem very complicated.

Logically speaking, this shouldn't have happened. They were about the same age, and he thought he had experienced enough, but compared to this person, he was still lacking.

"Please lead the way, Young Master Huo. We can't keep the old man waiting!"

He Yuzhu was indeed a little excited. Young Master Huo, who was standing next to him, could feel it clearly. He was only a little surprised to see him. The fact that his own master's summons made this usually calm man so excited was definitely not because of his master's identity, but because of what his master had done.

This man's background has been investigated; he came from the battlefield, and it seems that my grandfather knows quite a bit of information that he doesn't.

The people of China have their own unique understanding of patriotism, an understanding she personally experienced from those who came from China. She was deeply moved by that profound sense of national pride during the Olympic bid! (End of Chapter)