A leisurely life reborn in the fiery age

Chapter 414 The sky is falling apart! (Ten thousand words updated, please vote for me!)

Hong Kong Island.

Lee's Manor, Tsing Yi Island.

Today, TVB and Mainland China broadcast "Dream of Red Mansions" on the same day, but it is impossible for TVB bosses to catch up on one episode in one day.

After TVB re-engraved the tape, Zhao Yazhi sent it back. Everyone in the family came to watch it, including Ji Xiang Ruyi and Xiao Ba.

My father seems to have developed a different feeling for an actor from Mainland China. If he doesn't care about such exciting things, Xiaoba will probably be sent to see a psychiatrist.

Elders such as Lou Xiao'e, Lou Xiu, Nie Yu, Gao Weihong, Liu Xuefang, etc. sit on the big couch in the middle. Cao Yongshan, He Pingshi, Zhao Yazhi, Zhou Huimin, Tian Ling, Xiao Qi, etc. sit on the sofas on both sides. Other boys may stand Behind, or sitting on the ground...

"Ding dong ding..."

As the TV series started, forget about the scum like Jia Yucun. Until Jia Yucun escorted Daiyu to Beijing, the water scene appeared. Zhao Yazhi smiled at Lou Xiaoe and others: "This shot alone will definitely make Hong Kong Island citizens They marveled at the beauty of the mainland’s scenery.”

Vivian Chow also praised: "The soundtrack is also so beautiful!"

Nie Yu reminded: "Dad is not at home, so you don't have to flatter him!"

Liu Xuefang frowned: "That's almost enough. I just finished quarreling with Xiao Qi. You still can't hold me now?"

Liu Xuefang sighed after hearing this: "No wonder. The filming of this TV series was not good, and the reason why people cry so much was not captured clearly."

After watching it for a while, Lou Xiao'e wondered: "Although it's pretty good, but...that's it, right? Is it too exaggerated?"

Ji Xiang turned around and said with a soft smile: "Mom, dad won't like such pretentious people."

Sure enough, Daiyu's back soon appeared on the TV, standing in the cabin guest room, looking at the people on the shore through the bamboo curtain, her delicate hands on the bamboo curtain...

Ji Xiang and Ruyi jumped up with a startled smile, just because a girl full of fairy spirit appeared on the screen, with the words "Lin Daiyu" written next to it.

Nie Yu nodded and agreed, "Vivian is prettier than her."

Zhao Yazhi explained with a smile: "It's already pretty good. Look at the prince's palace and the Duke's palace in Hong Kong dramas. That's what they call a house. At least these are real scenes, which is amazing."

"Why is she crying?"

So I feel inferior to this elder sister.

Nie Yu chuckled and shut up after being looked at by Lou Xiu.

But for just a moment, no one thought about anything else...

The two of them quickly sat down as soon as their heads shrank. Xiaoba, who was absent-mindedly just going to follow the crowd and get up, also sat down obediently.

Gao Weihong explained with a smile: "To watch this drama, you'd better be familiar with Red Mansions. TVB also filmed Dream of Red Mansions in 1975. You will know after a comparison. Keep reading."

Everyone remained silent and continued to look down.

Ji Xiang shouted.

Zhou Huimin suddenly became shy, shook her head repeatedly and said: "She doesn't have her temperament."

The children snickered. Of course they knew why several mothers cared so much about this TV series and Lin Daiyu. They wanted to see what kind of girl could keep their fathers at peace for decades. Return to youth.

Lin Daiyu's hands are also very beautiful.

When they saw the maids in the Rongguo Mansion running around the Duke's Mansion after hearing that their cousin had come to Beijing, a group of people shouted with disdain, "Is this also called the Rongguo Mansion?"

Zhao Yazhi quickly comforted several angry mothers-in-law: "It was just one frame just now, and there will be more soon!"

Zhao Yazhi and Zhou Huimin laughed, how lucky they were to marry into such a wealthy family.

"Shut up!"

Seeing the little girl Xue Yan coming to deliver the medicine, Daiyu burst into tears. Ruyi couldn't stand it anymore and said with a look of disgust.

Lou Xiao'e and Nie Yu also felt this way in their hearts. Lou Xiu and Gao Weihong were speechless for these illiterate people. Fortunately, Li Xing was also familiar with the Red Mansion and helped explain: "Daiyu's mother was newly deceased and her father was too sick to support her, so she could only be given to her." She was fostered at her grandmother's house. In addition, she was actually only six years old when she entered Beijing, so she was a bit older for the TV series."

Compared with the Li family's palace, it is far behind.

She was well aware of her daughter's excellence. She also knew how much Liu Xuefang had done behind the scenes, taught her many truths and sophistication, and encouraged her.

Nie Yu admitted it: "Okay, okay...it's okay that I was wrong!"

But the scene of Lin Daiyu has passed...

"Wow!!"

She was envious of girls with such beautiful hands. Her hands were not good, they were a little thick. Lou Xiu and Nie Yu's hands were okay, but not as good-looking as Gao Weihong's.

"Out again!"

They have indeed watched "A Dream of Red Mansions" and performed it countless times...

"Wow~~~"

Several women scolded, their eyes fixed on the TV screen.

Ji Xiang, Ruyi and Xiao Ba shouted again. Daiyu got off the boat and arrived at Jia's house. After Zhou Rui's family got off the sedan, they immediately felt something was different.

But when they watch "Dream of Red Mansions", just remembering the relationships between the characters is already pretty good...

Let Lou Xiaoe "tsk, tsk, tsk".

The ladies in charge stopped talking.

But before they could say anything, several pairs of slippers flew over with shouts: "Sit down!!"

Lou Xiao'e was not very convinced and muttered: "I have also watched "A Dream of Red Mansions"..."

That fairy spirit and beauty made Gao Weihong exclaimed: "It's a real performance, this one is really a real performance!"

After one episode, Lou Xiaoe told the boys to get lost, and the daughters-in-law left on their own, even though they all looked gossipy.

After the juniors left, Liu Xuefang said: "Don't be suspicious, Yuanzi will not be confused, at least not with this girl."

As he said that, he glanced at Gao Weihong vaguely, but said nothing more.

Even if there is something between the two of them, it is not considered a fault.

Lou Xiao'e also believed in her husband: "It's not the kind he likes..."

Gao Weihong thought for a while, then made a point, and said with a smile: "What Sister Xuefang said just now makes sense. Although the TV series is good, the description of Daiyu is unfair. Although Daiyu also loves to cry in the book , but she is by no means timid. Moreover, she is smart, eloquent, and economical, and has a clear mind. I like her better. Of course, I don’t know what the actor is like. "

Nie Yu rolled his eyes and said to Lou Xiao'e: "Call Daxue and ask what's going on?"

Lou Xiao'e disagreed and said: "Why don't you laugh to death from her? Forget it, with her here, you don't have to worry about these things at all. Besides, there will be nothing wrong in the first place, just to see what a character he values ​​​​is like." It’s over!”

……

Sijiucheng, Fangjiayuan courtyard.

When Li Yuan arrived, Wang Shixiang had guests.

Wang Shixiang was very happy to see Li Yuan arriving, and his wife Yuan Quanyou poured him tea and served snacks.

Li Yuandao: "Aunt Yuan, didn't you buy a small courtyard? Why do you still live here?"

Yuan Quanyou said: "The house I bought has those furniture installed. This is the Wang family's old house. I have lived here for decades. I am used to it and I don't want to leave."

Li Yuandao: "Then let me think of a way to get those people out? It's unreasonable to keep doing this."

Yuan Quanyou shook his head and smiled: "No, just wait until they want to move. It won't be easy for them either."

Wang Shixiang explained: "Some of them used to be allocated by work units, but then so many changes happened and the work units were gone. Now it is difficult for them to find a place. Forget it, there is room to put the furniture and things anyway, so why bother To embarrass them?"

Li Yuan smiled and gave a thumbs up.

In fact, this is also the reason why the two families have maintained close contact over the years.

Wang Shixiang introduced him to the guest at home: "The young man's name is Ma Weidu. I just met a kid who is quite talented in literature and entertainment. He is the editor of "Youth Literature" and published a novel " "The Moon Is Full Tonight" has been well received."

Of course, the response was good. The story of a factory belle falling in love with a young man in the workshop was the originator of Shuangwen. In that era, could he not be killed?

Ma Weidu was also interested. He extended his hand to Li Yuan and said, "Dr. Li has long been a legend in our circle. I am lucky to meet him today."

Li Yuan was puzzled: "Your circle?"

Ma Weidu chuckled and said, "I also grew up in the compound."

Li Yuan didn't like his grandson's sense of superiority, so he joked: "If you don't speak like this, you will be the translator around the Japanese on TV."

At this time, it became clear how good this kid was. Not only was he not annoyed, he also said in a loud voice: "You really have a good eye. I dropped out of school in the fourth grade. When I was sent down to the countryside at the age of fourteen, I was really there." I worked as an actor in an art troupe for a few days. I'm embarrassed to mention my first role. In "Red Lantern", after Grandma Li sent an emergency signal to Li Yuhe but it didn't work, Li Yuhe asked his mother, what happened? Grandma Li went to the door. The outsider pointed and said: There is a dog outside the door! Come on, we are that dog!"

Several people burst out laughing, and Li Yuan sighed inwardly. No matter how he evaluated this person, it could be seen that none of the people who could get through it were simple.

Wang Shixiang said to Li Yuan: "Xiao Ma is a nice person. I went to Shenghai on a business trip and saw a bowl in the Youyi Store. So I sent a telegram to ask for money and bought the bowl."

Ma Weidu's eyes narrowed when he smiled, and he said: "The foreign exchange coupons are priced at 30,000, and I really can't afford them, otherwise I would definitely have won them myself."

Wang Shixiang was also happy and said: "What a good bowl. Qianlong enamel bowl with yellow ground and consecrated rouge red color with landscape patterns."

After saying that, he got up and went to the back room to take out a wooden box. After opening it, a beautiful-looking carmine bowl was revealed.

Wang Shixiang said: "Look at its outer wall. The glaze is yellow and well-proportioned, showing a luxurious charm. The interior of the consecration uses rouge red to depict landscapes and towers, and the near feet are decorated with enamel painted fringes. The painting technique is simple and capable, and the artistic conception is extraordinary. The shape of the vessel is clear and beautiful. Elegant, the glaze color is bright and bright, the glaze surface is crystal clear, and the texture is also very delicate. There is a blue material on the bottom of the bowl signed 'Made in the Qianlong Year'. Genzi, this is a big leak!"

It was indeed a big leak. In the original time and space, a few months later this bowl was sold at the Sotheby's Spring Auction in Hong Kong for HK$7.5 million. A few years later, another HK$2,100 was sold. A sky-high price of tens of thousands.

Li Yuan said to Wang Shixiang: "Brother Wang, you can't let this young man work in vain. If you help me, I won't mention paying you. How much do you think I should give this young man according to the rules?"

"No, no, no!"

Ma Weidu said repeatedly: "Mr. Li, if you think highly of me, never mention the word "money" again. Mr. Wang taught me so many things, but he never mentioned the word "money". I'll run an errand for him. , if you still take money, wouldn’t you be ashamed of me?”

Tsk tsk, this is a human essence!

The favor was not directly attributed to Li Yuan, but to Wang Shixiang, which made both parties feel comfortable.

Although this man only went to elementary school for four years, he has a very thorough understanding of people's hearts.

Wang Shixiang said: "Xiao Ma, he is a rich man, there is no need to save money for him. According to the rules in the industry, you can also get 10%."

Ma Weidu said seriously: "I really can't accept it, otherwise I will be embarrassed to come to my door again in the future. If Mr. Li really remembers me, he will go to Hong Kong Island tomorrow. You can send someone who knows the way to take me." That’s it.”

Li Yuan looked at Wang Shixiang and laughed, and Wang Shixiang also laughed.

Yuan Quanyou said to Li Yuan: "The pony people are pretty good."

Li Yuan nodded and said: "I'll give you a phone number. Just call after you go to Hong Kong Island. But Xiaoma, if you really want to sell something good, just sell it to me directly. The price is affordable. I mean, according to Hong Kong The price of the island. Business is business, don’t be embarrassed.”

He still didn't bother to take advantage of this advantage.

Then he said to Wang Shixiang: "Forget the ordinary things. I still don't want to let the fine treasures go out."

Ma Weidu quickly promised: "Mr. Li, don't worry, if there are good things, I will only sell them to you!"

After saying that, he excused himself as something happened at work and took the first step.

After he left, Li Yuan said to Wang Shixiang: "This person is already well-known in the industry, and with his drive to study and study, he can become a big player in the future."

Wang Shixiang didn't care about this and said: "How can a big or small family be bigger than you? At my age, life is based on days, but you are okay, living on a yearly basis. So looking back, the most precious thing is It's not money that matters, it's time. Yuanzi, I vaguely heard here that a lot of Ming and Qing porcelain is sold on Hong Kong Island every year, so you didn't go there to pick up the leaks?"

Li Yuandao: "I arranged for people to watch, but there is still nothing worth taking action."

Wang Shixiang wondered: "It shouldn't be."

Li Yuan snickered in his heart, of course he should, because he was the one who let it out.

The inventory in his hand was too large to be of any use, and Wang Shixiang kept helping him acquire treasures.

The tens of thousands of pieces of porcelain recovered from British museums are released two or three times a week, worth hundreds of thousands, which is really not worth much money.

But if the money is accumulated and invested in U.S. stocks or the Nikkei Index, the turnover will be considerable.

When the domestic economy develops well in the future, we can open an auction house and sell to rich locals, and all the money earned will be invested in industry.

Just keep the real treasures in your hands.

Li Yuan invited: "Go to Hong Kong Island with Aunt Yuan and have fun for a few months. Go and see for yourself."

Wang Shixiang said regretfully: "I work for the State Administration of Cultural Heritage now, and am a member of the National Cultural Relics Appraisal Committee. I can't leave. A lot of good things have been leaked out in the past two years, and I'm anxious. It's a good thing it fell into your hands. But when it fell into the hands of foreigners, I felt it was my incompetence that caused it.”

His appraisal will not allow the sale unless he proves the authenticity.

Except for some extremely precious cultural relics, especially bronzes, they are now put out on a large scale.

He is responsible for the cost.

Li Yuan smiled and said: "Take your time, don't rush."

Wang Shixiang complained: "It's okay if I don't have money. You approved such a large quota for me. I can't spend the money and get the good things back. How can I not be in a hurry? The reason for teaching Xiao Ma is to find a helper."

However, he had an open-minded temperament and was done with it after complaining. He took Li Yuan to read the new book he had written. After a while, he remembered something and said, "I have another private matter to ask you for help with."

Li Yuandao: "You say."

Wang Shixiang said: "My brother and Liang Sicheng were Huaqing classmates and roommates in the same dormitory. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War and the establishment of the cultural relics cleanup committee, it was Mr. Liang Sicheng who recommended me. Hang Liwucai, the chairman of the damage committee, thought that I was a rare talent. I was assigned to work in the Pingjin Regional Office of the Loss Clearance Association as an assistant representative. At that time, I was just a young man in my twenties. Such a precious opportunity allowed me to learn from everyone, which was a kindness to me. . On behalf of the country, I have recovered more than 2,000 cultural relics that were robbed during the Anti-Japanese War. Among them, Ma Hezhi's "Red Cliff Fu Picture Scroll" from the Song Dynasty is a national treasure and has become famous for it."

Li Yuandao: "Mr. Liang Sicheng... passed away?"

Wang Shixiang said: "He also has a son. His son's name is Liang Congjie, and he is now an editor at the China Encyclopedia Publishing House. There were two foreign encyclopedia delegations visiting China, and Liang Congjie served as the translator throughout the whole process."

Li Yuan clicked his tongue and said: "Grandfather Liang Qichao, father Liang Sicheng, this Liang Congjie is under a lot of pressure."

Wang Shixiang sighed: "Who said otherwise? During the war, Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin took him to flee to Sichuan. In such a difficult environment, Lin Huiyin taught him Shakespeare and Beethoven every day and read "Hunter's Notes" together. How could he? How can he not be proud? His temper has become a bit hot-tempered and he has offended many people. Now he is struggling in the workplace. In addition, during those years, his wife divorced him and took away their son in order to draw a clear line with him. . From then on, his character became even sharper."

Li Yuan nodded and said: "Let me say hello. But I don't think a person like him will stay in the unit for long. If you need it again, you can just call me directly. Mr. Liang Rengong and Mr. Liang Sicheng both He is a senior I respect, and he can do something without violating his principles."

Wang Shixiang asked curiously: "Yuanzi, your principle is..."

Li Yuan smiled and said: "Of course you shouldn't abuse good people and don't engage in loss-making business!"

Wang Shixiang burst out laughing.

Yuan Quanyou also smiled and said: "No wonder you two fell in love."

Li Yuanqi said: "Brother Wang is not such a person."

Yuan Quanyou said: "Yes, you did something he wanted to do but couldn't do. Doesn't he admire and like you?"

Li Yuan tilted his head and said, "Wait a minute, Aunt Yuan, please let me figure it out first. Is this a good word or a bad word?"

"Hahaha!"

……

Fuyou Street.

Qin Daxue walked out with a deep expression. The moment he saw Li Yuan, the awe in his eyes disappeared and turned into a bright color, and he walked over quickly.

After opening the car door and getting in, he smiled and said, "How long have you been waiting?"

Li Yuandao: "It didn't take long. After we parted, my heart has been waiting here."

Qin Daxue chuckled and glanced at her husband softly.

After she broke her promise and stopped abiding by the agreement to retire at fifty, Li Yuan didn't say love words to her for a while.

After Li Yuan fastened her seat belt, he asked, "Are we arguing again?"

Qin Daxue originally didn't want to say it, but when she was questioned by the man who loved her, she still couldn't help complaining: "You are so naive and unreasonable, you are too optimistic, it is purely blind optimism!"

Li Yuan smiled and said: "Forget it. You have done your best. I originally wanted to advise you not to speak anymore and just watch them build a tall building, entertain guests, and then the building collapses. But this thought is wrong. The truth still has to speak out. Yes. It’s very rare that you can stick to your opinions without compromising or wavering.”

Qin Daxue did not feel better after hearing this, and became even more angry: "My opinion? How can it be my personal opinion? If it is my personal subjective opinion, don't I have the consciousness to obey the overall situation? But that is real scientific data ...Forget it, don’t mention it anymore. Go home, go home.”

Li Yuan said softly: "In this land, the height of justice is often higher than anything else. Oh, let's just go home and make delicious food tonight." Qin Daxue looked at the road. Said: "This is not the way to go to the school of governance."

Li Yuandao: "I know, I didn't plan to pick him up at first."

Qin Daxue: "..."

Li Yuan smiled and said: "There is still some time, let's go for a drive, go to the countryside to see the scenery, watch the sunset, and enjoy the evening breeze."

Qin Daxue said warmly: "It doesn't have to be like this. I can adjust myself to the pressure at work."

Li Yuan despised: "Duplicity!"

After saying that, he stepped on the accelerator and drove out of the city.

Even if there is a lot of dissatisfaction, after all, it is his wife who has given birth to children for him, so how can he really care about it...

……

When the sun completely set, the Crown car drove into the garage.

Qin Daxue did not follow Li Yuan to Hengziyuan to entertain guests, but went back to Yuanziyuan to bathe and change clothes...

When passing by the kitchen, he found Zhiguo cooking hard, and Li Yuan was quite satisfied.

When I arrived in the living room, I saw Xiao Jiuzheng sitting on the sofa with Chen Xiaoxu, Zhang Li, Deng Jie, and Zhang Lei, waiting for the broadcast of "Dream of Red Mansions".

Seeing Li Yuan come in, the group of people quickly stood up. Li Yuan waved his hand and motioned for them to continue watching.

He sat down next to his daughter Xiaojiu and watched for a while.

Seeing Chen Xiaoxu glance at him from time to time, he smiled at her and said, "I performed Daiyu's soul, not bad."

Chen Xiaoxu said softly: "Is there nothing wrong with it?"

Li Yuandao: "Except that I didn't explain clearly why Daiyu cried, everything else is fine."

Chen Xiaoxu's eyes lit up, he smiled, turned his head and continued watching TV.

After a while, Xiaojiu glanced at her father and saw that he was staring at the TV in a trance. She didn't know what he was thinking, but she always felt that there was a strong sadness in his heart...

Although she didn't understand the reason, she felt distressed.

He looked at the four hairpins in the red building again and sighed in his heart.

……

Chen Xiaoxu and the other two stayed in the palace for three days. The next day, when Li's mother, sister-in-law and her family arrived, they were really surprised to see the four of them specially dressed in ancient costumes, and they liked them very much.

Li Yuan asked Zhi Guo to find the tape, and asked the whole family of old ladies and sisters-in-law to watch "A Dream of Red Mansions" with Daiyu, Baochai, Feng Jieer, and Qin Keqing. They cried, laughed, and felt sad.

On the fourth day, Chen Xiaoxu and others will be sent back.

Li Yuan looked at Chen Xiaoxu who was hesitant to speak, patted her on the head, and said warmly: "You and I have a affinity, let's call her godfather from now on."

Chen Xiaoxu looked at him, nodded slowly, and called: "Godfather."

Li Yuan smiled and said: "Go ahead. Have a good time filming, and when you get to Hong Kong Island, go to your home and recognize yourself. You have a lot of godmothers."

Chen Xiaoxu: "..."

Zhang Li couldn't help it and laughed.

Li Yuan asked: "Do you want to come with me?"

Zhang Li was shy and kept her head down.

Every fool knows what it means to have such a godfather...

It's just that she's not that philistine and is embarrassed to speak.

Chen Xiaoxu was probably afraid of being laughed at when he went back, so he asked someone to keep him company and made the decision for her: "She will come too!"

Seeing that Zhang Li had no objection, Li Yuan also patted her on the head and said: "My family has more boys than girls. Now I have two more. Go ahead and visit the class in a few days and take you out to play."

Only then did Zhang Li raise her head and call out: "Goodbye, godfather."

Li Yuan nodded and watched the driver drive the four people away.

……

"You are rich!"

In the car, Deng Jie was so envious that she even complained to herself: "Actually, I can also be called godfather! Ouch, with such a godfather, how can I not be successful in the future? Sister Lin, Miss Bao, will you two remember this in the future? Give my sister-in-law a hand!"

Chen Xiaoxu knew that Deng Jie was deliberately making fun of them, so he tilted his face and said, "You can accept us as your godmother."

Zhang Lei almost died laughing when she heard this, but she also felt sad. It would be great if she played Lin Daiyu. Maybe everything today was her fault.

In fact, she was the one who was originally cast. Apart from Le Yun, she was the most beautiful person in the Red Mansion crew.

But as soon as Chen Xiaoxu changed his clothes, everyone stopped talking.

There is nothing I can do about it, I was born with Lin Daiyu, and no one can match her charm.

This is life.

After Chen Xiaoxu and Deng Jie were fooling around for a while, the car arrived at a relatively grand guest house in Chengdong. When the four of them came back with some gifts from the Li family, many people from the crew gathered around them, talking in all directions.

When they heard that Chen Xiaoxu and Zhang Li had both worshiped Li Yuan as their godfather, and met Li Yuan's wife, mother, sister-in-law and other family members, some of their messy thoughts disappeared.

Something will happen, and he has already complimented the two of them.

Chen Xiaoxu and Zhang Li talked to everyone for a while and then returned to their dormitory.

Zhang Li looked at Chen Xiaoxu and asked softly: "Are you thinking about this?"

Chen Xiaoxu said softly: "Last night, my husband and I were walking in the garden. He told me that if you know there is nothing you can do about it, you should be at ease with it. If you know why you can't do it, you should be compassionate."

"..."

Zhang Li turned her eyes around a few times and asked, "What do you mean?"

Chen Xiaoxu said: "In the face of helpless situations, we must learn to face them with a peaceful mind. This is personal cultivation. My godfather hopes that I can be a cultivated girl. He said that he hopes that I can be a well-educated girl." Live this life well and don't let him down. I don't want to let him down..."

At this moment, Zhang Li was full of respect for Li Yuan.

She knew that if Li Yuan wanted to do something to Chen Xiaoxu, it would be effortless.

However, he was able to guide a girl who was about to lose herself back to the right path of life.

What a great man.

……

Xiaojiu left again, this time to the south.

Maybe I heard that there is misty rain in Jiangnan...

Li Yuan was not in a hurry to return to Hong Kong Island. He lived in Qinjiazhuang, giving massages to his parents, brother and sister-in-law every day, and walking with his mother.

Sometimes I drive them around.

In May, the largest and most costly forest fire since the founding of the People's Republic of China broke out in Xing'anling, Heilongjiang Province.

Li Yuan quietly went north alone.

Four hundred and four cubic meters of space means four hundred and four tons of water at a time.

The rescue operation that originally took twenty-eight days and cost hundreds of lives was shortened by half, with almost no casualties.

Some were surprised, others were surprised, and no one knew who was helping behind the scenes.

For a time, the custom of worshiping Wong Tai Sin became popular in the Northeast!

In June, July, August and September, there are no major events in the country.

Oh, by the way, there is one thing. "A Dream of Red Mansions" has been criticized by experts and scholars from all walks of life. In fact, it is just a mutual criticism between Zhou Ruchang and Feng Qiyong in the red academic circle. It is a relatively lively thing.

For this reason, Li Yuan specially invited the crew to have a meal at Datang Restaurant and told them whether the TV series was good or not. What the experts said did not count, but what the common people said. He also took his two goddaughters to Qinjiazhuang. After playing for two days, they relaxed and allowed them to receive the simplest praise and love.

In early October, Li Yuanzheng and Zhiguo were helping the family collect corn in the field. At noon, they were eating steamed buns with watermelon on the field when they saw a car driving over.

Mei Changning got out of the car with a constipated look on her face. When she saw Li Yuan slapping a watermelon open with one hand and generously letting him eat it, she couldn't laugh or cry.

After greeting several elders of the Li family, Mei Changning took a piece of watermelon without caring about the image. He ate it all like Zhu Bajie and asked for another piece.

After eating half a watermelon in one breath, I finally took a breath.

Li Yuan looked at him and laughed happily. After Mei Changning wiped the corners of his mouth and hands with a handkerchief, he looked at Li Yuan and said: "Can you tell the truth, is the stock market reliable? After following your family and dumping it, Hong Kong stocks are now It’s gone up to three thousand and nine. Grandma’s little reports accusing me of incompetence are almost piling up on other people’s desks.”

Li Yuan smiled and said: "Aren't you very smart? Why did you touch me to cross the river? Can you touch me?"

Zhiguo chuckled at the side.

Mei Changning shook his head and said: "I firmly believe that it is true. You will not give up such a huge wealth just to play a trick on me. The financial newspapers on Hong Kong Island have confirmed that the Li family has short-sold all the stocks they hold. Calculate that your family lost heavily."

Li Yuan laughed and scolded: "Nonsense! Our family left the market at 600 points, with an average of 3,300 points. This is also called a loss. What is a profit?"

Mei Changning said helplessly: "People are tracking your Datang's funds, saying that not only Hong Kong stocks, but also Japanese and US stocks are short-selling, and they don't understand what the Li family wants to do... Now other people want to invest their funds again, I was holding on tight. But in the current situation, there is a huge shortage of money in all aspects, especially foreign exchange. Some of the big bosses above have begun to talk to me."

Li Yuan chuckled: "Are you afraid of them?"

Mei Changning understood and said, "Then just wait."

Li Yuandao: "The Li family is short selling."

Mei Changning was startled when he heard this. The hand he had just stretched out to pick up the watermelon retracted and he looked at Li Yuan blankly.

Li Yuandao: "Do you know Buffett?"

Mei Changning knew something and asked for advice: "Tell me about it."

Li Yuandao: "In the 1960s, when this man was only 30 years old, his financial company controlled more than 100 million U.S. dollars. The U.S. dollar at that time was worth much more than it is now. In the past eight years, the stocks he bought have skyrocketed by 100%. Forty-six, the Dow Jones only rose 9% that year. But at its highest point, he chose to short-sell all the stocks held by the company. No one could understand it. Then the next year, the stock market crash began. , the stock market directly cut by 50%. Such examples abound in his investment career. In August this year, when the U.S. stock market was at its hottest, Buffett once again short-sold all stocks."

Seeing Mei Changning's eyes brightening, Li Yuan said with disdain: "You have turned a deaf ear to what I tried to persuade you last time. They want to jump in, why are you trying to stop them? They will know it hurts once they die. These money are worth a penny. If it doesn’t fall into your hands, do you need to worry so much?”

Mei Changning laughed angrily and said: "Your family has a big business, that's easy to say. Of all the things outside, none of them cost money? If you have sufficient funds, you will have enough manpower, and you will have to lay many lines..."

"Definitely!"

Li Yuan laughed and scolded: "Why are you talking nonsense to me? This is not what I should hear, and I don't want to hear it. Don't even think about one day suddenly coming to your door to help you save someone. Get involved in these things. , where is the time for peace and quiet?"

"Eh!"

Mei Changning shook his head and said with a smile: "You are really judging a gentleman with a villain's heart. The only advantage I have in this life is that I don't cheat my friends. I just want to talk to you, so that I won't be raped by you on Hong Kong Island one day. After being beheaded, there is no place to redress the grievances. Yuanzi, your family has been very lively recently. Your second daughter-in-law came to visit with a lot of European ladies and ladies, and many people from the American conglomerate families also came. You guys. The home is very dazzling now.”

Li Yuan sneered and said: "What nickname do those dogs call me behind my back? Do you think I don't know?"

"Hahahaha!"

Mei Changning almost died from laughter and burst into tears. After a while, he asked Li Yuan: "Are you really good at making that kind of medicine? A man named Li Huaide sold you out in prison. He also said that you The prescription should belong to the public..."

Li Yuan smiled and said: "Then why no one comes to me to ask for it?"

Mei Changning chuckled and said: "They do want to, but they have to dare! But there are a few who really want this medicine..."

Li Yuandao: "One million dollars, ask them who wants it, and I'll sell it to them."

Mei Changning didn't mention this incident anymore. Before leaving, he thought of something again and said, "I'll build a short position when I get back, but I won't take advantage of you in vain. Your Xiaojiu... Hey, I was a little agitated last time I saw you. Scared. Yuanzi, are you going to let her continue killing like this?"

Li Yuan shook his head and said: "My perspective is different from yours. In my opinion, her journey was purely to save people in need, and her merits are immeasurable. You couldn't do what you were supposed to do. Now that a child has done it, you are secretly enjoying it." That’s it, stop whining blindly. Does anyone have something weird to say? Just tell him and don’t let me slap him.”

Mei Changning had nothing to say to this rotten guy who was protecting the calf, so he turned around and left.

She originally planned not to see him for at least three months, but just a week later, Mei Changning showed up again, and she was so excited that she didn't know what to do.

This day is October 20, 1987.

"crazy!"

"Totally crazy!!"

Mei Changning ran all the way into Li's house, picked up Li Yuan, who was watching TV with Li's mother, and walked out. As he walked, he shouted out of control: "Yesterday, the Dow Jones index fell by 508 points in six and a half hours." point, a drop of more than 20%, 500 billion US dollars wiped out, and one-eighth of the gross national product of the United States disappeared. This is the largest drop in the U.S. stock market since World War I!"

Li Yuan said with a smile: "Where are you going to take me?"

Mei Changning said: "A few old comrades want to see you! Yuanzi, you are so fucking awesome!!"

Li Yuan threw away his hand and said: "What a bastard! My wife tells you every day that it is overheated and overheated, but you don't listen to any of it. What's the use of my words? The obvious data is there, and the financial value-added is far away." It has exceeded the actual economic prosperity index. It is obvious at a glance. What can I say? An Ning, you are not happy. At present, the domestic economy is largely affected by the Western economy. This time, the losses are heavy, and the country has also followed several Have a hard time."

Mei Changning calmed down, looked at Li Yuan and said: "Is it that simple? The experts at the Institute of Economics of the Academy of Social Sciences are scratching their heads now, and they can't figure out why the US stock market crashed. Yuanzi, go tell it. Let’s talk.”

Li Yuan shook his head and said: "If you tell us in advance that they won't tell you, why do you think it's better to be wise after the fact? Let them just think about it in hindsight. In addition, yesterday was just the beginning, and it won't just fall for one day."

Mei Changning took a breath, looked at Li Yuan for a while, then turned and left.

If this is really just the beginning, the country may really be implicated...

……

Things are indeed beyond anyone’s imagination!

People decades from now, including stock investors, probably won’t remember the horror of this stock market crash.

October 26th, the second Monday.

On the first day that the Hong Kong stock market reopened after a four-day break, the Hang Seng Index plummeted by 1,121 points, a drop of 33.3%. The building opposite the Hong Kong Stock Exchange fell to the ground. Hundreds of people.

The Nikkei Index plummeted by 1,096 points, and countless people jumped from the rooftop.

The plunge in Asian stock markets fed back to Europe and the United States, causing another sharp plunge in European and American stock markets.

The Dow Jones Index fell by 8% in New York, 7% in Paris, 10% in Zurich, and 11% in Frankfurt. This was the so-called second "Black Monday."

Throughout October 1987, the stock market crash caused huge losses in major stock markets around the world. The U.S. stock market lost US$800 billion in value, Japan lost US$600 billion, the UK lost US$140 billion, the Gulf lost US$32 billion, and Hong Kong lost US$30 billion.

This stock market crash caused a total loss of nearly 1.8 trillion US dollars in the world's major stock markets, which is equivalent to 5.3 times the direct and indirect economic losses of the First World War.

But in this tragic stock market crash, there were actually beneficiaries.

For example, plum cucumber...

One month before the stock market crash, this old cucumber announced a stock offering to raise funds, raising 10.3 billion.

Another example is the Lam Pak Yan Group, which suffered a lot from the stock market crash and became a Hong Kong rich man with a net worth of tens of billions.

There are also families such as Li Zhaoji, Zheng Yutong, and the chartering king. Although they also suffered heavy losses in the stock market crash, because their families have a large business and strong reserves, the blood rewards not only allowed them to make up for their losses, but also provided them with food. Fat head and big ears.

Of course, the one who gained the most was the Li family of Tang Dynasty.

Withdrawing in advance, he avoided the terrible stock market crash. Later, through several funds under Hang Seng Bank, he aggressively shorted U.S. stocks, Japanese stocks, and the Gulf stock market, doubling the Li family's wealth again!

At the end of December, funds previously withdrawn from Japanese stocks flowed back into the Nikkei Index.

Like a giant underwater crocodile, it lurked again.

With Hang Seng Bank covering it up, it is now completely impossible for outsiders to find out the specific wealth of the Li family...

From the beginning to the end, Li Yuan has been staying in Qinjiazhuang or Liyuan for more than half a year.

Accompanying his elderly parents, brother and sister-in-law, he and Qin Daxue would go out for a day from time to time, or visit old friends.

Ordinary and pleasant.

It’s just a pity that these years have passed by so quickly. In the blink of an eye, it’s 1988...

……

(End of this chapter)