Siheyuan: Walking the Path of Qin Huairu

Xu Jianshe also knew his own situation. He knew that if he went home at this time, his parents would be furious with him. They might even break his legs in anger. In that case, it was uncertain whether he could be released back to the capital. So he did not want to put himself in danger. He did not go home at all. He followed He Yuzhu and his group back to Yushui County.

It was already one o'clock in the afternoon when they arrived at the county town. He Yuzhu again proposed to treat Deputy Director Tang to a meal. Since the three of them also wanted to eat, Director Tang readily agreed.

We arrived at the state-owned restaurant. There were six people in the group, four of whom were wearing police uniforms. They sat there looking very impressive. The waiter was also very nice. It was winter, and there were not many dishes. There were only potatoes, radishes and cabbages.

He Yuzhu ordered braised pork, stir-fried pork with shredded potatoes, chicken stewed with mushrooms, and Chinese cabbage stewed with tofu, and that was it. There were only these four dishes. He Yuzhu had no choice but to say to the waiter, "We are six grown men, and we all have big appetites. How about this? You increase the number of dishes to ensure that the six of us are full. Just add the extra money if necessary."

Then, He Yuzhu ordered another bottle of white wine. The weather was too cold, so everyone drank some wine to warm themselves up.

The steaming dishes were served on the table. He Yuzhu picked up the wine glass and said, "Deputy Director Tang and the two police comrades, thank you for your hard work today. Because of your help, things went so smoothly. Come, I'll toast you a glass."

Xu Jianshe and Wang Lixin also echoed, "Thank you, thank you."

Everyone was hungry, so they ate and chatted. Wang Lixin raised his glass and said, "Police officers across the country are one family. If you need our assistance in handling cases in the future, just come to Daqianmen Police Station to find me. We will fully cooperate with you."

Deputy Director Tang did not forget to tell He Yuzhu to make sure that the embroidery factory set up a branch in Yushui County. He Yuzhu also said with a smile: "With my wife here, this matter is almost certain, you can rest assured."

After having a good meal and a few drinks, they found out that there was a train to Beijing at 4pm, so they checked out of the hotel and rushed to the train station. It was so cold, and nowhere was as comfortable as home.

Xu Jianshe had no money. He basically gave all his salary to his parents. He saved some private money and gave it to Yingzi to keep for him. He was worried that his money would be searched by Mrs. Xu if he returned to his hometown. So He Yuzhu paid for all the expenses of this trip.

Xu Jianshe said, "Brother-in-law, thank you and my sister for your help. I will return the expenses of this trip to you later."

He Yuzhu said sincerely: "Money is only a thing outside of one's body. Your sister Huizhen treats you and Yingzi like her own brothers and sisters, and never haggles over money. You must remember her kindness!"

Xu Jianshe nodded his head like a hammer of garlic: "I know, from now on, if Sister Huizhen needs me and Yingzi, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

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As time passed, winter turned to spring, and the earth turned green, Xu Huizhen and Han Qingqiu came to Yushui County again.

This time, Xu Huizhen sent another apple sapling to Xujiawan, which she had cultivated in the space. The saplings in the space grow fast, and they are about two years old. If they are planted this spring, they will bear fruit in autumn or next year.

He also brought a lot of branches, which were also cut from the fruit trees in the space. They can be directly grafted onto the existing apple trees, and they will bear fruit this autumn. As for the grafting technology, there are fruit farmers in Xujiawan Village who can do it, so he doesn't need to worry about it.

If you ask why Xu Huizhen knows about fruit tree planting, it is because in her previous life, after the reform and opening up, Xujiawan became a famous apple planting base. Although Xu Huizhen lives in the city, her parents in her hometown have been tinkering with fruit trees for many years, and she has learned a little bit from them.

Xu Huizhen was looking forward to the high-quality apples that would grow in the fall. The country would face difficulties in the next few years, and it would have to repay the huge debt owed to the Soviet Union. According to her limited historical knowledge, many of these debts were repaid with grain and minerals.

She thought that these apples might be used to pay off the debt, because in this era, there were no fruits as good and big as these in foreign countries. Everyone likes good things.

If the planting is successful, the next step is to expand the planting area and increase the yield. I hope that God will bless her and her wish will come true.

Another task of this trip is to prepare for the establishment of a branch of the embroidery factory in Yushui County. With the approval of the superiors, a branch of straw handicrafts will be established in Yushui County to radiate the surrounding areas of Yushui County. The Daqianmen Embroidery Factory will radiate the suburbs of Beijing. With two-pronged approach, both places will flourish.

This time, they were warmly welcomed by the Yushui County Government. The county magistrate personally hosted a banquet for Xu Huizhen and Han Qingqiu to express his gratitude to them. Xu Huizhen also shared her plans.

Xu Huizhen has made plans. She will gradually develop net buckle crafts, hand hook crafts, etc., to expand this road. The specific operation and management of the factory are all the responsibility of the Yushui County Government. Daqianmen Embroidery Factory is responsible for sales, product research and development, etc.

Xu Huizhen was really shocked when she saw the straw and rattan products sent by various communes. She didn't expect that there were experts among the people. She only mentioned her requirements last time, and everyone was able to draw inferences from her and make so many beautiful handicrafts. It can really be said that the eight immortals crossed the sea and showed their magical powers.

Han Qingqiu looked at the products and nodded with satisfaction, caressing them lovingly.

According to Director Kuai of the office, many pre-liberation craftsmen have left their hometowns. In Yushui County, there were many craftsmen with superb skills in this field before liberation. In recent years, the country has advocated thrift and diligence, and some products with complicated workmanship have no consumer market, so their skills have no place to be used. Usually, they weave baskets, crates and other more practical tools.

Few people make products that are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and good-looking but not practical. This time, they have a place to use their skills. Everyone is very enthusiastic.

Because the Yu Shui County branch currently mainly produces straw and rattan products, which have nothing to do with embroidery, it is named Yu Shui County Handicraft Factory. After the system is sorted out, other projects can be added.

In order to improve work efficiency and reduce costs, the two sides negotiated and delegated the collection and rough processing of raw materials to each village, which can make full use of farmers' spare time and increase their income, and also facilitate management and reduce risks.

Taking advantage of her position, Xu Huizhen secured a work quota for Hu Yingzi's elder brother Hu Guanghui and second brother Hu Guangcan in the handicraft factory. Originally, she didn't want to manage that family because no one in that family was ambitious in her previous life.

However, in his previous life, because his father died young, the family had many children and poor economic conditions, so he found a wife who was unruly and unreasonable. The Hu brothers turned against each other and never had any contact with each other until they died. She was the culprit.

No matter what, he cannot marry the wife from his previous life. If he is given a job, he will naturally be able to find a better wife. This can also avoid the tragedy of his previous life.

Since a job has been arranged for the second brother, we have to be fair and arrange one for the eldest brother as well. Otherwise, given the nature of the Hu brothers, they might fight for a job.