He Daqing, do you know how I've lived these past years?

Yi Zhonghai hadn't gone far when Liu Haizhong, staring maliciously at his retreating figure, muttered:

"You eunuch's son, what right do you have to be in charge of assessments, what right do you have to manage all the fifth and sixth grade workers?"

"Damn old hag! I even knelt down and begged for forgiveness yesterday, but you still didn't give me the director's promised gift. You're even worse than Jia Gui! From today onwards, I swear I will never live under the same sky as you. I, Yi Zhonghai, will definitely become the boss and outshine you!"

He glanced at He Yuzhu, who was sneaking out of the cafeteria warehouse, and sneered.

Sha Zhu, you really weren't wrong about calling him "Dad." I was going to take care of you out of respect for Jia Gui, but you shouldn't have bullied Guang Qi. I'll make you pay for this later!

A moment later, Liu Haizhong, who had just stepped out of the factory gate, was stopped by the newly appointed head of the security department.

"Liu Haizhong, Jia Gui asked me to look after you. If you do anything in the future that doesn't violate the rules, you can tell me."

Liu Haizhong's eyes lit up, and he quickly pulled out cigarettes from his pocket to share.

"Section Chief, I think I just overheard a level-seven worker in the factory conspiring with He Yuzhu in the canteen to steal meat."

The head of the security department hesitated for a moment and said:

"Jia Guixin told me about He Yuzhu's situation. He said that as long as it's not too much, we should let him go, since he's quite pitiful."

With his dry lips smacking, he also expressed his gratitude and said goodbye.

He gradually became happier along the way.

Hai, you know what, even though Jia Gui was dismissed, he still has colleagues helping him. He hasn't forgotten us younger brothers. Hmm, from now on, we won't target He Yuzhu anymore. Let him be.

……

North Korea

"General, negotiations have failed multiple times. With the New Year approaching, orders have been given to hold the position and construct fortifications."

Leyou nodded, took the letter handed to him, smoked a cigarette, and walked back to the command post.

A moment later, his expression also turned serious.

He recalled how he had hesitated when he received a telegram from his wife before, but in the end he wrote a letter and sent it back.

Because the two opposing countries received support from fifteen nations, plus medical aid from several others, both sides exercised restraint after withdrawing from Hanyang last year. However, minor skirmishes continued, especially the heavy losses in the fourth and fifth campaigns.

In September, the Leisure Department received instructions to go to Shangganling.

In October, a large-scale battle broke out between the two sides at Shangganling.

……

Jiajia Village outside Sijiu City

"Brother Gui, I have received your letter, Brother Gui."

Early in the morning, the village chief, wearing a coat, knocked on Jia Gui's door.

"I'm coming"

A soft voice rang out, and then the courtyard gate opened.

"Sister-in-law, here is a letter from Brother Gui."

The woman took the letter and found the writing strange. It contained the village chief's name, but with an additional image of a large sword with a hilt.

After thanking the village chief, the woman took the letter, closed the door, and went inside to show it to her husband.

Jia Gui also got out of bed, snatched the letter, and began to examine it carefully.

After a moment, he said to his wife:

"Wife, pack up all the valuables in the house first. Just bury some small yellow croakers under the jujube tree in the yard. I have to go to the city later. We'll talk about the details when I get back. Look after our son."

After saying that, he hurriedly ran out, got on his bicycle, and left.

Half an hour later, Jia Gui arrived at the gate of the Lou residence, panting heavily.

A black sedan was parked in front of the door, with Lou Zhenhua sitting in the driver's seat, constantly smoking.

Upon seeing Jia Gui, he also hurriedly got out of the car.

"Captain Jia, are you here to see Madam Zhuang?"

Jia Gui nodded and said:

"Yes, there's something else that concerns you too, you can come along as well."

Lou Zhenhua immediately pushed open the courtyard gate, picked up the bicycle that Jia Gui had ridden, and walked inside.

But seeing this eagle-shaped mansion in front of him, he couldn't help but sigh.

After Jia Gui closed the door, he met Jingxian, led by Lou Zhenhua.

"Madam, the CEO has sent a letter. Please take a look."

Jingxian took the letter Jia Gui took out of his pocket and read it carefully.

After a moment, he sighed and said to Lou Zhenhua:

"Zhenhua, Weiguo is asking if you're moving your whole family south to Hongxianglu Port. If you expand your existing businesses, you'll be subject to regulation. If you stick to the same businesses, you can do as you please. Kowloon Walled City will protect you, and Jia Gui will go with you. I'll write you a letter, and you'll be escorted along the way."

Lou Zhenhua couldn't help but light a cigarette and fall silent.

After half an incense stick's time, he said hoarsely:

“Madam, I’ve received news that many of us in the business world have had our houses reclaimed. Because I donated most of my assets from the beginning, I’m still able to live here.”

"Although I really want to move south, my Lou family has lived in Beijing for generations, and most of our businesses and properties are still here. I'm truly reluctant to leave my homeland."

Jingxian nodded, then looked at Jia Gui, who hesitated for a moment before saying:

"Madam, I've been targeted since I returned. I accept the boss's arrangements, but I'd like to stay for a couple of days. I have some things to settle with you."

Jingxian nodded and said:

"Alright, when the time comes, gather all the people who have returned from their mission and are heading south, then disguise yourself as members of the Changsheng Escort Agency and travel south with them. They will take care of you once you arrive at Kowloon Walled City."

"As for Zhenhua, you should move out of this Western-style house first. Some of the property deeds can be given to relatives, and some valuables can be hidden with them. You have to be prepared for the worst when you do things. We will help you move out in the next few days."

Jia Gui hesitated for a moment and said:

"Madam, aren't you all heading south together?"

Jingxian looked up and walked to the window, gazing at the setting sun in the west, and slowly said:

"The master and the others have been gone west for so long without any news. Wei Guo sent Chen Si to investigate, but apart from a telegram sent when they arrived in Kunlun, there has been no reply until now. I will wait here for the master to return."

Jia Gui remained silent after hearing this. For the past two years, the adjutant Mulan had still been in a coma.

Lou Zhenhua then said:

"Madam, I have several large courtyard houses here. You can choose whichever one you like and move in directly. I have someone clean it every month."

Jingxian took the house deed, looked at it, and said:

"Let's go with No. 8 Nanluoguxiang. It's where Xiaohuangying used to work, and the surrounding area is full of workers. It would sound better for Weiguo to live there, since he wants to be integrated into the community."

Lou Zhenhua nodded.

That evening, after everyone finished dinner, they packed their things and began moving.

The Lou family moved to a dilapidated courtyard, and some of the servants were paid extra to go home.

The guards took turns guarding the remaining shops, leaving only the steward and his son, along with Xu Zhangshi, who was Xu Damao's mother (I can't remember what her name was before).

Jia Gui followed Jingxian and the others to No. 8 Nanluoguxiang. After moving their things, they said goodbye and headed towards No. 95.

"Master Jia, what brings you here?"

Yan Bugui looked at Jia Gui, who had just entered the courtyard, with surprise and asked.

Jia Gui nodded, offered a cigarette, and then walked towards the central courtyard.

"Uncle, you've arrived! Come in quickly, I've already gotten married!"

"Huai Ru, come out quickly, my uncle is here!"

Jia Gui grabbed Dongxu, who was shouting excitedly. He Yuzhu, who was standing nearby, heard the noise, opened the door, saw Jia Gui, snorted coldly, spat, and slammed the door shut.

Jia Gui said helplessly to Dongxu:

"Dongxu, listen carefully."

I'm going to a faraway place. You can either bring your wife with me, or we'll have a better life there.

If you stay here, stay away from that old woman in the backyard, be wary of Yi Zhonghai, and don't have any contact with idiots like He Yuzhu.

Jia Dongxu looked at Huairu coming out of the house and said in a low voice:

"Uncle, since you can't take my mother with you, I won't go with you. It wasn't easy for my mother to raise me. Although she can be unreasonable sometimes, I can't abandon her."

Then he said loudly:

"Huai Ru, this is my eldest uncle, Jia Gui."

"Uncle, this is my wife, Huairu."

Qin Huairu, having heard tales of Jia Gui's deeds from her neighbors and Dongxu during her time in the courtyard, sweetly called out:

"Uncle"

Jia Gui also smiled and took out a small stack of banknotes from his pocket, handing it to Huai Ru:

"Good child, I couldn't attend your wedding, so this money is for the wedding gifts and the child's well-being. From now on, live a good life with Dongxu."

Suddenly his eyes lit up and he shouted loudly:

"Hey you, Yi Zhonghai! Come here."

……