Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

After He Yuanhang got engaged, his family began preparing for the Chinese New Year.

The company held its annual meeting last year, so naturally we'll hold one again this year.

This year's annual meeting is much larger in scale and at a higher level. They specifically assigned a team to prepare for it.

The gifts for the annual meeting have all been transported to the warehouse. These gifts are similar to those from last year, and most of them were generously sponsored by He Yuzhu.

According to the information brought by Xu Damao, the people in the courtyard have their eyes on He Yuzhu's annual meeting.

He Yuzhu was not concerned about the courtyard house; he was currently welcoming Ma Hua and his wife.

The couple did well in Shanghai; their restaurant and their "fragrant aroma spreads throughout the city" business were both quite successful.

In order not to disappoint He Yuzhu's high regard for them, the couple went to Shanghai and have not returned since.

He Yuzhu took the opportunity to call him back for the annual meeting. Of course, it wasn't just the two of them who attended; there were also representatives of some outstanding employees.

"Master, I'm back."

He Yuzhu looked at Ma Hua and noticed that his demeanor had changed.

The MCA (Malaysian Chinese Association) used to have a kind and honest appearance. Now they seem more shrewd.

"Thanks a lot."

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Ma Hua's eyes reddened: "Master, I'm not tired. I'm just afraid of not doing well and letting you down."

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Who said you did a bad job? You handled it very well."

To be honest, what you did in Shanghai was somewhat beyond my expectations.

You can stand on your own now.

Have you arranged all the work in Shanghai?

Ma Hua immediately reported the arrangements made in Shanghai to He Yuzhu.

It must be said that real-world experience is truly valuable. After these past few months of training in Shanghai, Ma Hua has made tremendous progress.

Unlike when Sha Zhu was in his prime, even after MCA retired, he was unable to independently manage the restaurant's kitchen and could only assist Sha Zhu.

Qin Huairu always treated Sha Zhu like a workhorse, forcing him to keep working as long as he was able to.

With a chef like Silly Chu around, MCA (Malaysian Chinese Association) gets no experience at all.

"Well done. Zi Cong is waiting for you in the kitchen. Go catch up with him, then go home and rest."

After Ma Hua left, He Yuzhu scratched his head and looked at Huang Taining, who was drinking tea to the side.

"How did you come."

Huang Taining said, "Didn't Jingcheng call me and say that you need to find a factory in Qingdao?"

I just came here to ask.

Did he say something wrong? Why do we have to find a secluded place?

With my connections, finding you a few in the city center wouldn't be a problem.

He Yuzhu said, "I can't tell you the specifics. And don't ask."

Just do as I say, the more remote the place, the fewer people the better.

This time I transported a lot of goods, including household appliances, industrial machinery, and imported cigarettes, wine, and so on.

"I'll give you a portion after I've finished processing it."

Seeing He Yuzhu's insistence, Huang Taining didn't ask any questions: "No problem. Can I borrow your office phone? I need to make a call to Qingdao."

A short while later, Huang Taining hung up the phone: "It's all arranged."

The place was less than ten miles from the port. It was an abandoned warehouse. I had someone clean it up.

Brother Zhu, it's just buying some things from abroad, right?
Why are you making it so mysterious?

"With our status, even if we're smuggling, nobody will care."

He Yuzhu was unwilling to explain, and had no way to explain.

"Don't ask so many questions. I'll be going to Qingdao in March."

Huang Taining said, "I won't ask anymore. By the way, the Haier refrigerator you mentioned is indeed impressive."

Their products sold like hotcakes in Shanghai.

We made a lot of money this time, and our friends in Shanghai even said they wanted to treat you to dinner.

When are you free to go to Shanghai?

"Let's wait until after March. I really want to thank you all. Without you, my businesses in Shanghai wouldn't have been able to develop."

Huang Taining said, "Brother Zhu, you're too kind. You're the one who led us to make money."

After following you for a year, we can even speak with our heads held high at home.

You have no idea what life is like for us at home. Our families have always treated us like silly little kids.

In these families, being loved and valued are not the same.

Their families, out of love for them, would tacitly allow them to use IOUs to make money, but that was all.

Everything they did was dismissed as childish mischief.

This is really hurting their self-esteem.

He Yuzhu ignored his complaints: "Alright, stop complaining to me."

"Are you here to visit your elders?"

Huang Taining nodded: "My dad instructed me to visit some connections in Beijing."

"Brother Zhu, could you lend me your car? I need to finish up those connections as soon as possible."

He Yuzhu didn't ask him which connections he needed to make, just gave him the car keys and let him go have fun.

With the Lunar New Year approaching, He Yuzhu still has a lot to do.

Ma Hua chatted with Duan Zicong for a while before preparing to go home.

The couple rode in the car, carrying large bags, and returned to courtyard number 95.

The couple entered the courtyard and greeted Li Dagen and his wife first.

"Uncle Li, Aunt Li, we're back."

Li Dagen was quite happy to see the two of them return: "I knew you were coming back when your mother brought your son over to clean the house a couple of days ago."

How's it going in Shanghai?

“Okay,” Ma Hua said with a smile; “Shanghai’s development is no worse than Beijing’s…”

People in the courtyard who saw them gathered around, wanting to ask about the situation in Shanghai.

Ma Hua gave a brief introduction and then said, "Let me put my things away first, and then I'll talk to you about it."

MCA brought back quite a lot of things, more than a dozen bags of various sizes.

Yan Bugui stood aside watching, touching the boxes several times. Unfortunately, the items were wrapped too well; he could only feel the cardboard boxes and had no idea what was inside.

"Old Li, what is MCA bringing?"

Li Dagen said irritably, "I didn't see it, how would I know?"

"Old Yan, no offense, but how old are you? Why are you still trying to take advantage?"

Yan Bugui blushed and retorted, "Who said I was trying to take advantage? I'm just curious about what good things Shanghai has to offer."

I've never seen this before, have I?

Most of the people in our compound have never left Beijing, and everyone is curious.

Is that so?

Finally, it was addressed to the other people in the hospital.

He dragged everyone down with him.

The others were indeed curious, but they didn't say anything.

Qin Huairu spoke up at this moment: "Old Yan is right. Most of us will probably never leave Beijing in our lifetime."

We just wanted to know what kinds of things are sold in Shanghai.

She was drawn out by the commotion outside.

Looking at the things that Ma Hua and his wife brought back, they thought about taking them home.

Knowing that Ma Hua wouldn't give it to her, Qin Huairu ran to the front yard, hoping to join forces with Yan Bugui.

She knew that Yan Bugui would be tempted by what Ma Hua brought back.

With Qin Huairu taking the lead, the others who were just passing by also joined in the commotion.

Li Dagen looked down on these people's behavior and couldn't be bothered with them, so he went back to his front door and sat down in a chair.

Seeing that Li Dagen wouldn't step forward, the others turned their attention to Yan Bugui and Qin Huairu, hoping that these two would take the lead.

Yan Bugui and Qin Huairu exchanged a glance and tacitly dropped the matter.

Ma Hua has lived in the courtyard house for several years, and everyone knows his temperament.

This is a carbon copy of Ho Yu Chu. Whoever Ho Yu Chu is on good terms with, that's the kind of relationship the MCA (Malaysian Chinese Association) will have with them.

If He Yuzhu ignores someone, then MCA will ignore them too.

They are precisely the kind of people the MCA doesn't want to deal with. (End of Chapter)