Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

"Brother Zhu, do you know I have a few highly skilled people around me?"

Sha Zhu nodded and affirmed, "Flying knives, and that master chef, right!"

“Yes.” Li Aimin nodded in affirmation.

"They said themselves that after their generation, it would be extremely difficult to become a martial artist."

"First, good martial arts training materials are hard to find. Second, people nowadays don't have the patience; everyone is after money."

Thirdly, the saying "too much of one's own faults" is an old cliché.

Li Aimin spoke of this with great emotion.

After meeting the master, he thought about learning some kung fu from him.

But after a few days of practice, he couldn't take it anymore.

His training methods are too torturous!

It wasn't just physical torture, but also mental torture...

"Can you believe he can roast chestnuts with his bare hands in a hot pan full of gravel?"

Li Aimin gulped down a glass of wine and said with a sigh, "The key is that the chestnuts were all roasted, but his hands weren't even scratched."

If Li Aimin were from the internet age, she would definitely curse: "Outrageous grandma opens the door for outrageous—outrageous to the point of being a grandma's house."

"Doesn't he have a single apprentice?" Sha Zhu shook his head in disbelief as he drank.

These are things passed down from our ancestors; they can be lost just like that.

It's such a pity!

"Yes, but unfortunately, I didn't want to learn it halfway through."

"It's not just one, it's several."

"So he became disheartened and didn't want to teach anymore."

When Li Aimin mentioned this, Sha Zhu couldn't understand it better than anyone.

He's taken on a few apprentices in the past two years, and apart from Mahua, the others are simply...

All sorts of weirdos and monsters have appeared, and they think they're better than their teachers after only two days of learning.

What's worse is that it's not just one person who thinks this way.

"What's wrong with young people these days? Why are they all so impatient?"

This topic really hit home, and everyone present had something to say.

Even Yang Jianguo could sense the restless energy surging within the young man's heart.

Yes, confused, bold, and blind, yet so determined and fervent.

Like our predecessors who fought for their ideals, even though they didn't know where the way out lay.

But they are still willing to take the plunge and search for a way forward.

To demonstrate the spirit and energy that a young person should have.

The changes of the times are silent; many things seem to appear suddenly overnight.

However, the signs and developments preceding its appearance are always traceable.

Just like the aerobics and fitness that are starting to spread recently, and the qigong therapy behind them.

Yang Jianguo saw it with his own eyes on his secretary Wu Mei's desk.

There was a yellow book on 'Qigong Therapy' lying there.

Not only her, but many people also have this yellow book on their desks with a woman's image printed on it and the words 'Qigong Therapy' written on it.

For a moment, Yang Jianguo even thought it was some kind of internal publication.

"Boss, if there's nothing else, I'll go back to work now."

After giving her work report, Han Xi announced her departure.

She certainly hoped to stay here a little longer.

However, her deliberate attempt to avoid doing so drew Yang Jianguo's dissatisfaction and criticism.

The reprimand I received last time is still fresh in my mind.

"Ah."

Yang Jianguo nodded, but suddenly stopped writing: "Xiao Han, have you studied Qigong therapy?"

"qigong?"

Han Xi paused for a moment, then realized and said, "Oh, you mean that qigong book that claims to cure diseases?"

"I haven't read it myself, but many people in my workplace are. Would you like to read it too, boss?"

Han Xi suddenly realized that her judgment might have been wrong.

That Qigong therapy was so effective that even Yang Jianguo took notice of it.

However, this cannot be explained by science!

"No, no need."

"Why didn't you read it? Can I ask you?"

Seeing that he didn't show any particular reaction, Han Xi hesitated for a moment but decided to tell the truth: "I think we should trust science more, because it can't be explained by science."

"Hasn't someone provided a scientific explanation?"

"It's not enough, it's far-fetched, and there's no direct evidence; it's all just some indirect tricks."

Yang Jianguo smiled and nodded, saying, "You did a great job, you can go now!"

Well done. This is the first time Han Xi has received such high praise.

Stepping out of the office and seeing Wu Mei sitting at her desk diligently studying 'qigong', Han Xi felt that she was not far from reaching that position.

But is she really going to be a resident office secretary?

It seems like this job isn't as fun as my current one.

At least, she can broaden her horizons by following her superiors around.

See how he handles various matters, and learn from his way of thinking and methods.

These are also things that Han Xi longs for.

Han Xi would never admit that she still harbored a sliver of unrealistic fantasy.

If you know him well enough and have more in common, you can become confidants who can talk about anything.

So, will he...?

Han Xi had no idea what would happen when this moment finally arrived.

But for now, she is looking forward to that moment.

And they felt horrified, terrified, and intensely excited about it.

Human nature is always so contradictory.

Yang Jianguo had no idea that he had become a woman's obsession.

Actually, he was thinking about another woman at that moment.

Lou Xiao'e~

She hasn't been seen in public for over two months.

Even important meetings with Loongson were conducted by delegates to assistants.

This is not in line with her usual way of doing things.

Yang Jianguo had a premonition that she was avoiding him.

but why?

Did you give up completely because you weren't getting a response?!

If that's the case, it's good news for both sides.

But he didn't think things would be that simple, because according to the information he had, Lou Xiao'e had not been in contact with any men.

Not only did she not go out, but after returning to Jiangdao, she became a recluse.

A few days ago, he even flew directly to the other side of the ocean to go to London, saying he wanted to rest and recuperate.

She needs to rest quietly. At her age, what kind of quiet rest does she need?

That was the life Lou's father should have lived, and that was the excuse he should have made.

So, what exactly is it that I don't know?

Yang Jianguo really wanted to find her and get to the bottom of things, but he couldn't...

He didn't want Lou Xiao'e to misunderstand anything, not only because of their complicated relationship.

There's also the issue of trust; it doesn't sound good to say that someone has planted a thorn in her side.

Especially considering the relationship between the two, this behavior is extremely hurtful.

But this is necessary...

Yang Jianguo rubbed his temples in frustration. Lately, he'd been facing more and more of these dilemmas.

What led him to this situation, starting from when he began working at the Ministry of Works?

But he did not regret his decision, and his reform plan was being implemented.

Those families who would have been homeless and faced tragedy.

Under his leadership, stability was restored!

Life isn't exactly good, but at least we're not desperate.

Yang Jianguo wouldn't take credit for it, but at least he knew what he had done.

That's enough to bring peace to one's conscience.

A person must always be true to themselves and their conscience.

Because this determines when you leave this world.

The feelings range from relief and acceptance to painful regret and guilt.

Yang Jianguo did not want to suffer both physical and mental torment before his death.

Chapter 466 The Plan, Tianxia Manor

Ai-min and Sha-zhu are going to open a restaurant together, and Xiao-dang wants to get involved too.

Her skills are now no less than those of Sha Zhu, the advisor.

Having learned from Ma Hua for so long, and with Sha Zhu giving him extra lessons, it would be unreasonable for his skills not to be good.

With two chefs and a wealthy patron, the deal was done.

However, if Li Aimin is going to do something, he's definitely going to do it on a large scale.

“Let’s contact all those veteran craftsmen in Beijing and see if we can poach them.”

I'm planning to name this restaurant "Tianxia Zhuang" (天下庄).

Li Aimin revealed all his thoughts, which surprised Sha Zhu and Xiao Dang.

Tianxiazhuang brings together cuisines from all over the world.

It encompasses all the cuisines of the world.

Here, there's no dish you can't get.

The restaurant is divided into an outer building and an inner courtyard. The inner courtyard is for entertaining distinguished guests, and the head chef must be the master chef.

They serve delicacies from land and sea, emphasizing color, aroma, and taste; the presentation must be impressive.

The outer restaurant serves ordinary diners, usually with apprentices in charge of cooking, and focuses on home-style dishes.