Everyone agreed in unison, and then everyone raised their glasses together and drank again.
Next, everyone stopped talking about these heavy topics, and just talked about other things casually.
Yan Shaoqing and the others had never been to the Spring Fair, and they were very interested in it, so they asked Xu Shiyan to tell them what it was like over there in Yangcheng.
They say that there is a modern society, but what kind of modernization is it?
Without mentioning investment cooperation, the atmosphere became more relaxed, and Xu Shiyan didn't mind talking to them about other things.
So he told some stories about his trip to Yangcheng, where there are many high-rise buildings and factories.
Foreigners gathered at the Spring Fair, merchants from all walks of life came across the ocean, and domestic companies competed for success.
Yan Shaoqing and others were dumbfounded.
In their eyes, Shenyang is a very good city, but compared with the open frontier cities such as Yangcheng mentioned by Xu Shiyan, it is simply too different.
“If I have a chance in the future, I really should go out and take a look.
Otherwise, everyone is like a frog in a well, thinking that they are very powerful in this one-third of an acre of land."
"Yes, we really should go out and see the developed coastal cities.
It’s definitely useful to learn from other people’s advanced concepts and broaden your horizons.”
Xu Shiyan agrees with this. If you don't go out, you will never know how big the outside world is.
Xu Shiyan and Qu Jiacheng had a pretty good chat. They were talking nonsense all over the world, which made them quite happy.
Over there, Xu Chenghou and his wife took the children who had eaten well and went back to their room to rest. Xu Shiyan drank and chatted with these people until very late.
It was almost ten o'clock when Yan Shaoqing and others left, and Xu Shiyan also went back upstairs to rest.
I slept until eight o'clock the next morning, and was still a little confused when I woke up.
After breakfast, Xu Shiyan took his parents, wife and children for a walk around the county town.
Xu Chenghou visited the county town when he was young, and he still remembers the appearance of the old county town.
So I gave pointers to my children and grandchildren, telling them what they used to do here and where they used to be.
As he spoke, he also expressed various emotions. Today’s county is much more prosperous than before.
The family wandered around all morning and bought some when they saw something they liked.
Find a place to have a meal at noon, and drive to the city with the guys from Dandong in the afternoon.
It was already evening when we arrived in the city, and as usual it was another welcome feast.
Several city leaders also came to meet Xu Shiyan and have a meal together.
Of course, the city leaders are not so eager to settle anything with Xu Shiyan.
They didn't say anything, they just chatted with Xu Shiyan and showed their friendship as a landlord.
Xu Shiyan said he wanted to take the children to the beach for a stroll. On the 18th, the city arranged for people to take Xu Shiyan and the others to Donggou.
Donggou, the former Andong County, will be renamed Donggang in 1993.
In those days, people who went to the Changbai Mountains to make a living, besides going out to hunt in the mountains, had another way out, which was to go into the mountains to cut trees.
In the winter, wood is cut in the mountains, and in the spring the wood is tied into rafts and floated down the river.
At that time, the drainage was divided into south-flowing water and north-flowing water.
The north flowing water floats along the Songhua River to the shipyard, and the south flowing water flows from the Yalu River to Andong.
The water flow in the south is stable and the discharge time is long. If the weather is bad, the journey will take more than two months.
Beiliushui is relatively short and can be reached in half a month and twenty days on a good day.
However, the current in Beiliu is fast and there are many dangerous shoals. If you are not careful, you will be destroyed and people will be killed.
Therefore, many Pai Gangs like to take the southern route, and Anton has become a well-known wooden capital.
Today’s Donggou can no longer see the scene of Mudu back then.
But this side is close to the sea. For children who have never seen the sea, no history and culture can compare to the sea in front of them.
With the help of the accompanying person, the group got on the fishing boat and went to Dalu Island for a long time.
The accompanying people also told Xu Haiyuan, Xu Jinping and the others about the Sino-Japanese War of 1894, the inscription on Mao Wenlong's resistance to the Jin Dynasty, and the navigation lighthouse built here by England.
The children were fascinated by what they heard, and at the same time they despised the corruption of the imperial court at that time.
Xu Shiyan thinks this is quite good. It allows the children to play and receive education, which is quite meaningful.
Of course, photos are also indispensable. Xu Shiyan took a camera and took many photos of his parents, wife and children.
I also asked the accompanying staff to help me take a group photo of their family.
After having enough fun on the island, they took the boat back to Donggou and had a unique lunch here.
Although this is not the season when seafood is at its most plentiful, the staff is still very attentive and helpful in arranging it.
Dandong is most famous for its yellow clams, noodle fish, and crabs.
This made Xu Haiqing extremely happy. He just ate it once he caught it. If his stomach couldn't hold it, he probably could have kept eating.
Xu Shiyan and his party stayed in Dandong for two days and wandered around.
Xu Shiyan also took Xu Haiyuan and others to climb the Hushan Great Wall.
The children had a great time playing and didn't miss home at all, but Xu Shiyan and his wife couldn't.
There are so many things at home, how can you play outside all the time?
So, on the evening of the 19th, I said goodbye to the people here.
After repeated attempts to persuade Xu Shiyan to stay, the people in Dandong bought a lot of things for Xu Shiyan and asked them to take them home and share them with relatives and friends.
Xu Shiyan couldn't refuse, so he had no choice but to accept.
Then I quietly told the person at the Agriculture Bureau that I would order a batch of seafood here this winter, so I could prepare more.
The other party was very happy. The entertainment these days was finally not in vain, and he could earn more money this winter.
Early in the morning on the 20th, Xu Shiyan and Su Anying drove back from Dandong.
There were no messy things to delay the return journey, so it was faster to drive. In two days, we finally made it back to Donggang.
At home, Su Anfen, Su Anzhen and others cook for Mr. Chu every day and burn the kang for both sides.
We received a call from Xu Shiyan in advance and knew that they would arrive home around the evening of the 21st.
So everyone prepared the meal and waited at home.
In the evening, Xu Shiyan and his wife drove home.
When Xu Chenghou and Zhou Guilan got out of the car, they felt that their legs were soft and they felt like walking on cotton.
This is due to long hours of driving and sluggish blood circulation.
"Uncle, aunt, you are finally back. How was your journey? Was it smooth?"
Ji Tongzhong and others heard the sound of the car parking and hurried out to greet them. They happened to come forward and supported Xu Chenghou and his wife.
“It was nice to go out, the food and accommodation were good, and we also spent a few days playing around.
I'm just thinking about my family and I'm worried, so I'd better come back early." Xu Chenghou said with a smile.
This trip back, I finally settled my worries and wandered around again.
I have never been to Dandong before, and I went to see it this time.
The old man was satisfied. Even though he was tired from the car ride, the smile on his face never stopped.
"Brother Chu, have you been lonely since you haven't been at home these days?
This time I have nothing to think about. From now on, we two brothers will play chess and drink tea all day long." Xu Chenghou saw Chu Xuanhuai and said with a smile.