Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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There was a faint smile on his face, which was peaceful and indifferent, without any trace of embarrassment, as if the storm he had just experienced was just a breeze encountered when going out, which passed by without leaving any trace.

Du Guanghe saw He Yuzhu from afar, and the heart that had been hanging in his throat suddenly seemed to have found its home, and fell back to its original place with a "thump".

He let out a long breath, and the suppressed tension in his chest slowly came out with this breath.

Without thinking too much, he hurried forward.

"Finally you're out! I was so worried!"

Du Guanghe's voice rose and trembled a little, his excitement was evident in his words, and his words were full of concern.

He Yuzhu's mouth corners lifted, his smile deepened, and he responded gently: "Don't worry, you see I'm not hurt at all, I'm fine."

Du Guanghe's face was still filled with worry, his brows unconsciously twisted into the shape of a "川" character. His eyes were filled with reproach, and he couldn't help but say, "How could you be so reckless as to go into danger alone? It must be so dangerous! What if something unexpected happens? What will we do?"

He Yuzhu shook his head slightly, his expression instantly becoming serious and solemn. His gaze deepened as he explained, "If I let you go, you definitely won't be able to handle Zhao Yunhai. He's ruthless and merciless, with no moral compass. He has a complex network of connections in this area. If I go, at least I can rely on my past friendship with him, and maybe there's a glimmer of hope that I can resolve this matter."

After hearing this, Du Guanghe felt as if someone had poured a bucket of cold water over his head. The care and worry in his heart instantly turned cold.

Doesn't this clearly tell him that he is no match for Zhao Yunhai!

I felt a little disappointed, but after thinking about it carefully, I had to admit that what He Yuzhu said was the truth.

The moment Liang Feixing and Wei Wuji saw He Yuzhu appear, the anger that had been accumulated in their hearts because of his rash trip instantly rose up.

After all, He Yuzhu's journey was too dangerous, with dangers lurking on every side, which really frightened them. They were worried all day long and had no peace of mind.

But when their eyes passed He Yuzhu and caught a glimpse of Zhao Yaojie following behind him, the anger on their faces froze instantly and was then replaced by deep surprise.

They subconsciously glanced at each other, their gazes filled with unconcealed doubts, as if silently communicating, "Why is he with He Yuzhu?"

Seeing this, Zhao Yaojie's lips curled up slightly, a perfect, sincere smile plastered on his face. He took a few steps forward and said loudly, "Let's let go of the past. As the saying goes, there's no friendship without fighting. Now, I've joined hands with Mr. He and started a business together."

"Doing business together?"

Liang Feixing and Wei Wuji blurted out their lines in unison, as if they had rehearsed them in advance. Their voices were filled with surprise and curiosity, almost overflowing.

Zhao Yaojie nodded firmly, his expression firm, "That's right! From now on, all the sugar produced by the sugarcane factory will be sold to Mr. He. After this setback, we have truly witnessed Mr. He's extraordinary strength and sincerity. This cooperation is a win-win for all parties involved."

After hearing this, Liang Feixing's face was full of astonishment, and his heart was in turmoil. He was so shocked that it was difficult to describe in words.

He widened his eyes, and kept thinking about what had happened before. He could never have imagined that things would take such a drastic turn.

However, he was a man who had been in the underworld for many years, so he quickly forced himself to come to his senses and tried to accept this shocking fact.

After all, the fact that He Yuzhu was able to bring Lin Wanting and Zhao Yaojie back to Hong Kong this time, the amount of information contained behind this is really too huge.

This alone is enough to prove that even the renowned master Zhao Yunhai is helpless in the face of He Yuzhu.

You have to know that Master Zhao Yunhai is a well-known powerful figure in this world. He is ruthless and decisive. Everyone in the underworld knows him. Most people would not even have time to hide when they meet him, let alone make him so helpless.

However, this was clearly not the place for a deep conversation.

There are crowds of people all around, and the noise is endless. The conversations of pedestrians, the honking of vehicles, and the shouting of shops are intertwined, making it difficult to calm down.

So, everyone got on the vehicle that had been prepared long ago.

Cars were speeding through the busy streets like arrows. The tall buildings, colorful neon signs and passers-by on the streets were all transformed into blurred light and shadows, flashing past the window as quickly as slides.

Afterwards, everyone changed to a ferry, which was like a nimble whale, bravely breaking through the waves on the sparkling sea.

The sea breeze, carrying the unique salty and humid scent of the sea, blew towards them, and the sound of the wind seemed to be mixed with the song of the waves, as if cheering for their return.

After some twists and turns, we finally arrived at Hong Kong Island.

As soon as they stepped into the headquarters in Sheung Wan, Liang Feixing and others seemed to have traveled through time and space into a completely different world.

The spacious and bright lobby is luxurious and magnificently decorated.

The marble floor was gleaming, reflecting the dazzling crystal chandeliers above their heads. The chandeliers were like shining stars, emitting dazzling light, making the entire lobby sparkle and leaving them stunned.

He Yuzhu immediately called over his secretary Huang Qianrou. She was an eye-catching presence in the workplace. She was wearing a neat professional suit that was tailored to fit her figure precisely, showing her professional and capable temperament.

Huang Qianrou's posture was as straight as a pine tree, and every step she took was graceful and calm. Her high heels made crisp and rhythmic sounds when they touched the ground, as if playing a melody of the workplace.

She came in front of everyone and cleared her throat gently. Her voice was like a yellow oriole singing in a valley, crisp and somewhat steady. Then she began to explain clearly.

As Huang Qianrou continued to tell the story, the expressions of Liang Feixing and others gradually changed from indifference at first to concentration, and finally to astonishment.

It turns out that He Yuzhu's influence in Sheung Wan is like a giant dragon entrenched here, so powerful that it is astonishing.

Take the office building they are in now, for example. Its exterior design is unique and magnificent.

As you step into the lobby, the high ceilings and crystal chandeliers that shine like stars illuminate the entire lobby with splendor.

The office area on each floor was equipped with the most advanced office facilities at the time, including high-speed typewriters, accurate calculating machines, and convenient communication equipment. Everything demonstrated He Yuzhu's forward-looking layout in the business field.

The office building next door is equally magnificent, with its glass curtain wall reflecting dazzling light under the sunlight. It is also owned by He Yuzhu.

Not only that, He Yuzhu's business empire has long extended to Wan Chai, Po Kei Wan, Kwun Tong, Kowloon and other places.

In these prosperous areas, many industrial buildings are being built at full speed.

At the construction site, tower cranes stand in rows, and construction workers are like hardworking ants, working busily and orderly. The roar of machines interweaves into a symphony of construction.

Among them, two industrial buildings have been successfully completed and officially put into production.

When you walk into these two factories, you can hear the continuous roar of machines, which is a symbol of productivity.

The workers are dressed in uniform, operating various equipment skillfully, and busily shuttling between the assembly lines, creating a scene of bustling activity.

The factory mainly produces hardware, machine tools, electronic components, transistor radios and other products. Its products are rich in variety and high in quality, making it extremely competitive in the market.

At this point, Liang Feixing and the others finally woke up from their dream and truly realized that the scale of He Yuzhu's business was like a vast and boundless commercial ocean, bottomless and boundless, beyond their imagination.

Thinking back to Master Zhao Yunhai’s business, it was nothing compared to this and not worth mentioning.

When He Yuzhu first heard about the vast sugarcane forest stretching to the horizon, he couldn't help but think that such a huge industry might all belong to Zhao Yunhai.

The sugarcane forest was rolling in green waves, and the breeze was rustling, as if telling of the strong power of the owner behind it. In his mind, he instantly pictured Zhao Yunhai making a fortune in this sugarcane business.

But when he went deep into the local area out of curiosity and asked questions, he was shocked to find that he was wrong.

This piece of sugarcane forest actually has a "hidden secret". Only a small part of it is firmly controlled by Zhao Yunhai, and the rest of the fertile land belongs to the famous landlords on Luzon Island who are so famous that the ground will tremble with their stomping of feet.

These big landlords usually have their own thoughts and fight openly and secretly for the interests of land, water resources and other interests. The conflicts between them have long been no secret in the local area.

But when it comes to the sugarcane industry, they are well aware of the principle that "unity is beneficial to both sides, while separation is harmful to both sides", so they put aside their past grudges and work together.

They planned sugarcane planting together, jointly held shares in the sugar factory according to their proportions, and connected the upstream and downstream of the sugar business.

Relying on his own business acumen, Zhao Yunhai took on the heavy burden of daily operations and management.

He shuttled through the sugarcane fields every day, communicating with sugarcane farmers about the key points of planting, and keeping a close eye on the production process in the sugar factory. Although he was very clever and managed the industry in an orderly manner, after the interests were divided among the various levels, the profit that fell into his pocket was far less than what He Yuzhu had initially imagined, which gave He Yuzhu a new understanding of this complex industrial ecology.

He Yuzhu glanced at everyone, thought for a moment, and said in a warm tone:

"Everyone, don't rush to leave these days. Just enjoy yourself here. Hong Kong may not be a big place, but it has a lot of fun. The night view of Victoria Peak is dazzling. Standing on the top of the mountain and looking down, the entire Hong Kong Island is ablaze with lights, as if the Milky Way has fallen to earth. The sand at Repulse Bay is as fine as powder. It's soft and comfortable to step on bare feet. The waves gently lapping against the shore is so relaxing. Everyone, relax and take this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the market environment here. In the future, we will have countless opportunities for cooperation, and there will be plenty of time to show our talents!"

However, the situation here is complicated, the affairs are numerous and intricate.

There was an endless stream of merchants coming and going every day. The camel caravans carrying spices from the Western Regions would be greeted by local merchants as soon as they entered the city gate. The silk caravans from the south of the Yangtze River were also busy loading and unloading goods at the dock, with the sounds of bargaining rising one after another.

There are mountains of documents that need to be processed, including government decrees, tax accounts, and trade agreements, each of which needs to be reviewed and approved.

Coordinating relations among all parties was even more difficult. The interests of local gentry, conflicts and disputes between chambers of commerce, and communications with government officials, all of which came like a surging tide.

In such a situation, one person must be left here to take full responsibility for related matters in order to maintain the normal operation of this important commercial center.

At first, the first person that He Yuzhu thought of was Zhao Yaojie.

In an instant, the way Zhao Yaojie usually did things appeared in his mind as clear as yesterday.

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No matter what kind of affairs Zhao Yaojie faces, he is always so organized. Even when faced with difficult problems and others are overwhelmed, he can remain calm. With his extraordinary wisdom and calm temperament, he can handle things properly. Everyone sees and admires this ability.

But He Yuzhu's heart was as clear as a mirror. Zhao Yaojie's deep eyes often flashed with eager longing for the distant place.

He is like a fully-fledged eagle. Although he is temporarily imprisoned in a small cage, he never stops yearning for the vast sky.

If one is tied to this small world for the rest of his life, dealing with trivial matters all day long, wouldn't his ambitions gradually be extinguished?

Thinking of this, He Yuzhu frowned slightly, pursed his lips, and pondered for a moment, as if weighing the weight of each word in his mind. After a long while, he slowly added, "Zhao Yaojie can leave first. As for who will replace him, either of the other two junior brothers can come over for a regular shift change. With this arrangement, as long as one of the three is always stationed here to help me out and deal with any possible emergencies, it will be fine."

Not only that, He Yuzhu raised his eyebrows, a look of determination flashed in his eyes, and he made the decision on the spot without hesitation. His decisive look made it seem as if this important decision concerning everyone's fate was just as easy as a child's play.

He puffed out his chest and, in a booming voice, readily agreed, "I'll open up a brand new route from here, braving the wind and waves all the way to Luzon Island!"

He knew very well that once this route was opened, it would be of great significance.

From then on, travel between the two places became as convenient as visiting relatives, with merchant ships and passenger ships loaded with hope shuttling between the two places.

The ship could not only transport a wide variety of goods, such as silk, porcelain, spices, etc., to facilitate the exchange of goods and promote the prosperity of trade, but also deliver news from all sides. Whether it was anecdotes or the development of the situation, everyone could know it first.

More importantly, it can lay a more solid foundation for deeper cooperation between the two sides in the future, and work together to open up a broader world.

After careful consideration, He Yuzhu weighed the pros and cons, carefully planned the itinerary and transportation route, and resolutely decided to transport a batch of goods to the destination and hand them over to Zhao Yunhai for sales.

This batch of goods covers a wide range and is extremely rich in categories.

Among them, the exquisite silk is gorgeous in color. Under the sunlight, the silk threads sparkle with a warm and soft luster, and are smooth to the touch. Each piece seems to embody the hard work of the weavers in the south of the Yangtze River; the porcelain with excellent texture is even more ingenious, with smooth lines and even and delicate glaze. No matter whether it is the simple and majestic bottles and jars, or the exquisite and compact bowls and plates, each piece seems to be whispering about the perfect fusion of the craftsmen's ingenuity and superb skills.

At the same time, Zhao Yunhai, who was far away on Luzon Island, was also busy.

He shuttled between local markets and farms, actively contacting suppliers and purchasing all kinds of grain and agricultural and sideline products.