Chapter 2217
Serving Tea and Greeting Gifts
Lou Xiao'e was worried that her husband would be "sold off cheaply".
This concern, regardless of when Lou Xiao'e first had it, has always been there.
This is also why He Yuzhu acts without thinking and does things on a whim, which causes her to have this concern.
Just like the judgment on silver last time.
Looking back now, Lou Xiao'e still feels somewhat resentful.
In less than a year, it has increased five or six times!
If she had seized this opportunity, she would already be the richest person in Hong Kong Island, without any gender distinction.
But He Yuzhu casually mentioned it to Hu and He, and they didn't take it seriously, so they just casually invested ten or twenty million.
He earned less than 100 million.
Not only her, but Mr. Huo also joked about this countless times in front of Lou Xiao'e.
She said if she had known that her husband, Mr. He, had this Midas touch,
He must have been willing to gamble his entire fortune back then.
Of course, this was definitely a joke.
But this also shows that Mr. HUO was unwilling to accept the situation.
If He Yuzhu had been more serious back then, he could have confidently guaranteed that silver prices would rise.
Then these people are definitely going to make a big move.
Of course, saying these things now is somewhat of an hindsight perspective.
After all, even if He Yuzhu had really made that guarantee, no one would actually gamble their entire fortune.
But this also shows how precious He Yuzhu's words are.
Lou Xiao'e is now worried that He Yuzhu might suddenly start talking to Mr. Chen about ways to make money again.
That's where the dilemma lies.
She knew that He Yuzhu was a human being, not a god, and that opportunities were rare and hard to come by.
He Yuzhu was right the last few times.
This doesn't mean He Yuzhu can stay right forever.
In business terms, there is no such thing as a consistently correct judgment.
But Lou Xiao'e was still worried.
She worried that even if He Yuzhu was right, people wouldn't take it seriously, and in the end, He Yuzhu's words would be wasted.
She was also worried that He Yuzhu might say something wrong, and that people would look down on her man in the future.
Lou Xiao'e now wishes she could drag He Yuzhu to Hong Kong Island and lock her up in her mansion.
Let's keep He Yuzhu's mistress in a 'golden house'!
In fact, ever since He Yuzhu made his prediction about gold and silver, he had secretly vowed never to pretend to be a charlatan again.
Therefore, Lou Xiao'e's worries are indeed a bit unfounded.
He Yuzhu warmly received his daughter-in-law, and for this meeting, he went to the cellar of his old courtyard and searched for a long time before finally finding a set of jade ornaments that he had received years ago in the 'garbage dump'.
It was when the storm was just beginning, and He Yuzhu went to the steel mill warehouse to collect scrap (wooden furniture).
The jewelry, which was wrapped in gold and red brocade, was found in a hidden compartment at the bottom of a mahogany bed. It was a complete set of jewelry, including bracelets, earrings, necklaces, hairpins, and so on.
The style does seem to have originated from the palace.
It's probably something treasured in the original owner's family.
There were also a few small yellow croakers placed together.
When He Yuzhu discovered it, he restored the hidden compartment and didn't dare to touch it or tell his family.
One concern was that if Lao Li and his group found out he had this thing, they would ask him for it again.
Another concern is that once the storm is over, the original owner's family will come looking for them again.
If He Yuzhu hadn't known that his daughter-in-law's family was also very wealthy and worldly, he might not have brought this set of things over.
Given He Yuzhu's position, it's indeed quite difficult for him to choose a gift.
His ancestors didn't produce any famous figures, so there's definitely no trace of a lineage.
Some of the things he had received in the past, like paintings by Shen Zhou, were not suitable as gifts for his daughter-in-law. As for the other furniture, he was even more embarrassed to bring it out.
The key point is that he knows very well that he definitely owes something to his son, He Xinghua.
He Xinghua is neither He Ping nor Xiao Lao Si.
Even if He Yuzhu doesn't give his two sons anything when they get married in the future, they can still accept a cup of tea from their new brides without any guilt.
But He Xinghua felt that if he didn't bring out something rare and special, he would be letting the little guy down after calling him "Dad".
That's why I remembered to take out this set of things.
Once He Xinghua and his group arrived in Beijing, they naturally had a place to stay.
He Yuzhu doesn't need to worry about that.
With the gold trading concluded, Lou Xiao'e has now resumed contact with this area.
Or perhaps Lou Xiao'e has become more closely connected with this area.
Just like when He Xinghua returned to Beijing this time, Lou Xiao'e cleaned up the small Western-style house where she and her daughter used to live for her son.
This is also where He Yuzhu first met Lou Xiao'e.
He Yuzhu parked his car in the courtyard and looked through the windshield at the Western-style building whose exterior walls had clearly been renovated, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
He was busy in the kitchen when Lou Xiao'e, still slightly chubby, came down the stairs and tiptoed to the kitchen doorway to peek at him, occasionally twitching her little nose.
And he swallowed his saliva many times.
It all feels like yesterday.
But now, everything has changed.
"Dad!" Hearing the commotion in the yard, He Xinghua excitedly came out to greet him.
He Yuzhu finally came to his senses, smiled at He Xinghua, and got out of the car.
Following behind He Xinghua, a girl with a chubby face and wearing a dress ran out.
She hid behind He Xinghua, but her little head kept glancing towards He Yuzhu.
This scene made He Yuzhu feel somewhat dazed again.
Of course, He Yuzhu knew that it wasn't Lou Xiao'e; Lou Xiao'e wasn't this pretty when she was a child.
It's like the little girl is shy when she sees him now.
When Lou Xiao'e first looked at him, she clearly showed a bit of timidity towards a stranger.
He Yuzhu sighed inwardly. He was indeed getting old; a simple return to a familiar place had brought up so many emotions.
Seeing He Yuzhu get out of the car, He Xinghua pulled the girl behind him and introduced her to He Yuzhu: "Dad, this is my fiancée, Zhu Liqian."
"Qianqian, this is my dad."
"Uncle, hello!" The little girl was very polite and bowed to He Yuzhu.
"Liqian, hello!"
"You are very beautiful!" He Yuzhu's words were naturally just a polite remark.
When an elder tells a younger person they are beautiful, it is a well-intentioned compliment.
Once inside, they sat down according to their status as host and servant, and the little maidservant brought him a cup of tea with trembling hands and feet.
Although her engagement ceremony with He Xinghua had already taken place, this was her first time meeting her future father-in-law, so she was naturally nervous.
"Grandpa, have some tea!" The girl blushed and whispered, offering the tea with both hands.
Judging from her slightly bent knees, she probably wanted to kneel down, but she just held back.
Born into a wealthy family, they were very particular about rules and regulations.
Etiquette, including the use of titles, always has its own set of rules.
Just like when Carol Chu addressed him as 'Grandpa' when she served tea earlier.
This is the term used in the South to refer to one's father-in-law.
He Yuzhu smiled and accepted the ginseng tea the girl had brewed, taking a small sip. (End of Chapter)