Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

He Yuzhu received a call from He Yushui, who told him some surprising news.

Lou Xiao'e is back.

He Yuzhu was taken aback, then realized what was happening. With the reform and opening up in place, Lou Xiao'e really should come back.

He had a suspicion tinged with conspiracy.

When Lou Xiao'e returned, her main purpose was to find investment opportunities in the mainland; finding Sha Zhu was just a secondary objective.

Although the reform and opening up had begun at that time, starting a company was not so easy.

Lou Xiao'e came several times, but couldn't find a suitable opportunity.

Back then, if you wanted to start a company in Beijing, you needed someone backing you up.

Lou Xiao'e didn't have enough funds at the time, and the important figures didn't want her.

She didn't know anyone and couldn't find anyone to speak up for her.

After much thought, the only option left was to follow Sha Zhu and He Yuzhu.

Sha Zhu is a skilled cook, more than capable of being a head chef. The key is that Sha Zhu has a powerful leader backing him.

This is the most important premise for Lou Xiao'e to ask Sha Zhu to open a restaurant.

Unfortunately, Lou Xiao'e never imagined that the people in the courtyard were so cunning, preferring to live a life of hardship rather than let Sha Zhu cooperate with her.

Lou Xiao'e could only watch helplessly as she missed the earliest opportunity.

I don't know what Lou Xiao'e's purpose is in returning in this life.

He Yuzhu was about to go and take a look when he ran into Yang Peishan.

"Are you going out?"

Back then, Yang Peishan received a mediocre evaluation from the higher-ups regarding that incident.

Such a comment ended his career.

The reason I'm still in this position is to reserve it for He Yuzhu.

Yang Peishan was aware of this, and he stayed in his position obediently.

He Yuzhu did not compete with him for power, but only focused on managing his own little plot of land.

He Yuzhu had no intention of hiding the fact that he was going to see Lou Xiao'e.

He had an idea: to upgrade the steel rolling mill's production line.

The steel rolling mill's equipment was mostly purchased in the 1950s, and many of the machines have problems.

Some equipment requires two days of repair after working for one day, which seriously affects the factory's production efficiency.

He Yuzhu wanted to purchase some equipment through Lou Xiao'e.

As for whether it would be successful, he wasn't really sure. The main issue was purchasing equipment, which required foreign exchange.

With foreign exchange reserves currently tight, applying for foreign exchange is extremely difficult.

"Director Yang, I need to see Lou Xiao'e."

"Who?" Yang Peishan couldn't remember who Lou Xiao'e was for a moment.

He Yuzhu explained, "She is the daughter of former Chairman Lou."

When the steel rolling mill was first established as a joint state-private enterprise, it was Yang Peishan who presided over the project. He was very familiar with the Lou family.

"Chairman Lou, how has he been these past few years?"

He Yuzhu shook his head: "You've stumped me. Back in the 1970s, my sister went to Hong Kong and met the Lou family once."

There's been no news about them for the past few years.

Yang Peishan smiled and said, "His family is in Hong Kong, so he should be doing well."

He Yuzhu said, "I guessed right. I have an idea to buy some equipment through her family."

Upon hearing this, Yang Peishan's face lit up with joy: "It would be wonderful if we could purchase the equipment through the Lou family."

The equipment in our factory is outdated, and a lot of it needs to be replaced.

"Then you should go quickly. If needed, I can also go and see Chairman Lou."

He Yuzhu said, "This time, Chairman Lou didn't come back; only Lou Xiao'e came back."

He Yuzhu arrived at the Great Wall Hotel by car and saw He Yushui. She was standing with Lou Xiao'e, talking.

He Yushui saw He Yuzhu's car and walked over: "Brother, you're here."

Lou Xiao'e also greeted He Yuzhu with a smile: "Brother Zhu."

The three exchanged a few words and then prepared to go inside.

Once inside the room, the three of them could finally speak freely. During this time, He Yuzhu also learned some things about the Lou family.

Thanks to He Yuzhu's reminder back then, the Lou family seized the opportunity and made a lot of money.

Another major change is that Lou Bancheng did not die as before.

"Brother Zhu, before I came here, my dad specifically told me to be sure to thank you."

If it weren't for the medicine you gave me, my dad would probably..."

He Yuzhu stopped her: "Don't say that. Hong Kong's medical care is so advanced. Even without my medicine, your uncle won't have any problems."

Lou Xiao'e said, "Don't be modest. The doctors at those hospitals said they were helpless with my father's illness."

My dad got better after taking your medicine.

He Yushui said, "Let's not talk about this."

Lou Xiao'e smiled and said, "Okay, let's not talk about that anymore. Thanks to your reminder, my family made a lot of money from that rainwater harvesting."

My dad said that you own 10% of the family company.

"If it's convenient for you, these shares can be transferred to your names at any time."

He Yushui quickly refused, "Don't say that. I only told you this because I heard my brother's guess."

I don't even know if what I'm saying is right or wrong.

We can't accept that money.

Lou Xiao'e asked with a smile, "Do you know how much these 10% of shares are worth?"

"Really don't want it?"

He Yushui asked curiously, "How much is it worth?"

Lou Xiao'e held up five fingers: "At least fifty million US dollars."

You really don't want it?

He Yushui hesitated for a moment before refusing: "No. My current salary is enough for my family's expenses. Having more money is useless."

He Yuzhu didn't know if this was all of the Lou family's assets, but it still surprised him.

When Lou Xiao'e returned, all her assets combined amounted to less than fifty million US dollars.

It seems that the Lou family has changed quite a bit.

Lou Xiao'e turned to He Yuzhu and asked, "Brother Zhu, what about you? This money was supposed to be for you, so you can take it."

My dad said he knows there's a risk if you take this money if it's in your names.

This money is kept in the company's name; you can withdraw it at any time if you need it.

He Yuzhu waved his hand: "No need. The money is yours to earn, it has nothing to do with our family, we won't take it."

Lou Xiao'e was about to try to persuade him again when He Yuzhu interrupted her.

"Let's not talk about that. What's the purpose of your trip to Beijing?"

Lou Xiao'e said, "Isn't this the result of reform and opening up? My dad wants to come back, so I'm here to scout ahead."

He Yuzhu casually asked, "So what are your plans?"

Lou Xiao'e shook her head with some distress: "Beijing's control is still quite strict, not as convenient as Shenzhen."

He Yuzhu thought for a moment and said, "Beijing is the capital after all, and it will take time before it can truly open up."

If you want to do business in Beijing, you'll need your dad to step in and try to contact his old connections.

Actually, you could choose Shenzhen, as it's closer to Hong Kong.

"Opening a factory in Shenzhen means cheaper labor costs, and shipping to Hong Kong would allow you to make a considerable profit."

Lou Xiao'e said, "Actually, our family has considered this issue."

However, my dad wanted to go back to Beijing, so we came to Beijing first.

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Uncle, if you want to come back, feel free to come back. Now that we've reformed and opened up, we won't pursue things from the past anymore."

I remember you left with the property deed, right?

If you come back to invest, you'll still have a chance to get your house back.

What He Yuzhu told Lou Xiao'e included some policies that are already in effect and some that will be implemented in the future.

He Yushui couldn't help but interject, "Brother, what nonsense are you talking about? I didn't know about these policies."

"If you say that, aren't you afraid of harming Xiao'e and yourself in the process?"

He Yuzhu said, "Don't worry. These policies I mentioned will be implemented sooner or later." (End of Chapter)