Chapter 459 Hong Kong Island
"What do you mean, Zhuzi? Is that wrong?"

"That's definitely not right.
Don't you think about it? More than 100 years ago, Hong Kong Island was a small fishing village that no one wanted. It was small and had a small population. How could it develop?
You don't think that every place is like our Daxia.
At the order of the leader, everyone started to industrialize, and in 10 minutes, Beijing changed drastically, with chimneys all over the city! "

"Is not it?"

Hearing the neighbors' obvious questions, He Yuzhu didn't know what to say.
"Of course that's not right. You take things for granted because you live in Daxia. That's why you think so.
If you knew a little more, you would know that things are totally different outside.

Just talking about opening a factory,

Does anyone remember what was the first thing we did in Beijing when we just started industrialization in 53? "

It was 1953, 13 years ago. With so many things happening every day in Beijing, when the neighbors suddenly heard He Yuzhu bring up this issue, they were stunned for a moment.

Seeing the confused expressions of the neighbors, He Yuzhu didn't care and continued,

"It's roads. In 1953, when Daxia just started industrialization, the first thing Beijing did was to expand its road network.

The city walls of our old city were also demolished from that time.

You should also know that road construction is not profitable. Who would do such an unprofitable thing in Hong Kong Island?
Another thing is that Hong Kong Island is so small and has such a small population. How much industry can it have, how many products can it produce, and how prosperous can it be? "

Then He Yuzhu looked at Lou Zhenhua and asked,
"Dad, if I remember correctly, Hong Kong Island has only become a transit point for our Great Xia in recent years. It has only gradually become wealthy after engaging in entrepot trade!"

After hearing He Yuzhu's series of words, the neighbors didn't know whether he was right or not, but it didn't matter. There was still Lou Zhenhua, the person involved who had just returned from Hong Kong Island.

When Lou Zhenhua saw that everyone was looking at him, he laughed and nodded.

"What the pillar said is correct.
When we first arrived in Hong Kong in 60, it was only slightly better than those coastal counties in Daxia.
Most of the industries and businesses were relocated from Daxia after 49.

That is to say, in recent years, our country has signed several large orders with foreigners, which requires a large amount of foreign exchange. We have exported a considerable number of industrial products through Hong Kong Island, which has made a lot of money for the local area.
Otherwise, Hong Kong Island will remain the same as before.
Not to mention Songhu and our Beijing, even Guangzhou, which is not far from Hong Kong Island, is not much better than Hong Kong Island. "

Got confirmation from Lou Zhenhua,

The neighbors were a little surprised as to why what they had heard before was not accurate.

However, Yan Bugui's focus at this time was very different from that of his neighbors. He was more concerned about how the Lou family, who had been in Hong Kong Island for 5 or 6 years, was doing now.
"By the way, Mr. Lou,
Since Hong Kong Island was developed with the support of our Great Xia,
So, you, the staff of the Hong Kong office, are the breadwinners of those businessmen, so your status must be very high."

As a big businessman who has been in the business world for decades, Lou Zhenhua knew what Yan Bugui meant when he heard his words.
I couldn't help but laugh and shook my head.

"Teacher Yan, you are wrong. Our Daxia's foreign trade is handled by the import and export company. It has nothing to do with our office. Those businessmen in Hong Kong don't need to beg us.

Our Hong Kong office is responsible for purchasing advanced industrial equipment.
For those advanced technologies, we have to beg others, instead of others begging us, so how can we have any status? "

At this time, He Daqing also heard something was wrong.
But on New Year's Day, he didn't yell at Yan Bugui, but stood up and started to chase people away.
"I say, everyone, although there are not so many rules and regulations now, and various rituals are no longer performed, it is still late after all, and we still have to cook.
What do you think?

Should we follow the example of the steel mills and food factories and celebrate the New Year together in our courtyards, or should we celebrate separately as before and go to our respective units for the New Year celebrations in the evening? " As long-time neighbors, when He Daqing said this, the neighbors knew that he was ordering them to leave.
For neighbors, celebrating the New Year together is just nonsense.
Your He family is the richest family in Siheyuan. Not only do five people in your family work, but they all have high salaries.
Just take He Yuzhu as an example. As a militia captain, administrative level 8, his salary of 277 yuan is dozens of yuan more than the total salary of Liu Haizhong and his four sons.
Not to mention that except for the White Widow, no one in the He family has a salary less than 50.

With such family conditions,

My father-in-law came back from Hong Kong Island. Instead of treating us to a meal, he even asked us neighbors to chip in money for the New Year. He is even more stingy than the stingy Yan Bugui.

"Lao He, since you are busy cooking, let's go back first.
Just wait till the evening to go to the company for the annual reunion party.

As for the Siheyuan, it will remain the same as before, just live your own life."

"Yes, yes, Lao He and Director Lou, let's just live our own lives as before. We don't need to bother you anymore."

Seeing that the neighbors had already left the yard in twos and threes to go home while they were talking, He Daqing not only did not try to keep them, but also curled his lips, sneered and whispered,

"When I wanted to spend the New Year with you, I was tricked by a single word.

Who the hell are these people? "

Hearing He Daqing's complaints, Lou Zhenhua was also deeply touched. He had just returned not long ago, and before he could even sit down, some people were already suspecting that he had embezzled money in Hong Kong Island.
"Lao He, I remember that when I left Peking, all the neighbors in the Siheyuan were fine.

It's only been a few years, how come it has become like this?"

"Hey, this matter can't be explained in a few words. Anyway, after you finish your job report, take the child and his uncle back to Hong Kong Island as soon as possible."

Seeing this, Lou Zhenhua didn't ask any more questions and turned to look at He Yuzhu.

"Zhu Zi, are you okay?"

Hearing this, He Yuzhu smiled and shook his head.

"I am still in charge of the militia as before, and I cook for the big boss from time to time."

Hearing that He Yuzhu could still cook for the big boss, Lou Zhenhua felt relieved, and then took Lou Xiao'e and the deaf old lady back to the backyard to talk.

Seeing this, He Yuzhu knew that the father and daughter must have a lot to talk about, so he didn't go over to disturb them.

Then he went out to look for his son and daughter.

As soon as we arrived outside the courtyard, we saw He Qing, Huaihua, and Xiaodang standing at the gate, covering their ears as they watched He Ying, He Yuejin, and other older children holding incense sticks and setting off firecrackers.
Hearing the footsteps, he turned around curiously and then rushed towards He Yuzhu.
"Dad, hold me. My brothers are setting off firecrackers. I'm a little scared!"

(End of this chapter)