When she came to Qin Province and taught at Yage Women's School for more than four months, it was impossible not to hear Mr. Zhu's name. If it were someone else, that would be fine, but Mr. Zhu is Bai Gui's master, and with this relationship, she
, it would be strange if she didn't hear it for so long.
After knowing the origin of this jade cicada, she was so moved that she could not attach anything to it.
Even though this jade cicada was just a small gift casually given to Bai Gui by Mr. Zhu, but it involved the teacher's sect, the jade cicada gave it another layer of meaning.
a long time.
The bedroom door opens.
Bai Gui and Xunzi walked out with a rosy face.
Little Chiyo is in the courtyard, playing with the two dogs Wangcai and Laifu.
When she was in Kyoto, she encountered Hatsumomo having an affair with a guest more than once at Tatsudai's house, so she was already used to this kind of thing.
Two dogs gathered around Bai Gui and barked affectionately.
Xiaochiyo also walked over in small steps and began to talk to Bai Gui about his recent experiences and memories of the scenes together in Tokyo. His eyes were full of happiness.
Several people were sitting on the railing of the corridor in the courtyard, basking in the afternoon light.
The atmosphere is harmonious and warm.
"I'm going to cook."
Xunzi felt that the company was almost done, so he stood up and said softly.
Dinner will be ready soon.
It's sukiyaki, and a bowl of hand-rolled soybean noodles.
There are Chinese and Japanese dishes.
"Mr. Bai, there is news about the sale of our two-story building in Bunkyo District, Tokyo. A few days ago, it was handed over from Tokyo..."
"Now the price of that house has reached 5,000 yen, and the price is still rising steadily. Many people want to buy this house."
While eating, Xunzi suddenly mentioned something.
It's about selling a mansion in Tokyo.
After Baigui brought Xunzi and Xiaoqianyo to Qin Province, the mansion naturally became empty, so he planned to sell it.
It's not that he lacks the money, he just wants to get rid of some thoughts.
From now on, I will basically never go to Japan again.
Even if I go..., I won't stay in Tokyo for long.
So the mansion he bought while studying abroad was sold.
"I remember when I bought that house, it was... 1,300 yen. Now it has increased to more than 5,000 yen. It has doubled so many times."
When Bai Gui heard this, he couldn't help but laugh.
Sure enough, his original decision was right. It is better to rent than to buy. If the time comes, then sell it, and you can actually make a fortune.
"Mr. Bai is a national-level writer, literary giant, and historian. If you say you want to sell your old residence, there will definitely be a large group of people rushing to buy it."
"I heard that the Bunkyo District government wants to turn this place into a tourist attraction."
Xunzi replied with a smile.
Although in the past ten years, Bunkyo Ward is the cultural and educational center of Tokyo, where various colleges and universities are concentrated, and the number has steadily increased during holidays, it has not yet reached the point where it has doubled several times. It cost 1,300 yen when I bought it. Now
The fact that it can be sold for five to six thousand yen is entirely due to Bai Gui’s celebrity effect.
"You should put an end to the matter of selling the house..."
"After the sale, you can keep the original 1,300 yen for yourself, and donate the remaining excess to the education of Qin Province. After all, when I first stayed in Japan, it was Qin Province that funded my study abroad.
, Now is the time to repay my hometown."
Bai Gui pondered for a while and said.
He studied in Japan and took the path of specially appointed five schools to study abroad. Although he was competing with students from all over the country to obtain the qualification to study abroad, in terms of funding, the Qin Province actually also contributed a considerable amount of money, and then the
The embassy issues them uniformly.
Over the years, he has donated a lot of money to Qin Province and even the whole country.
The current treatment is just following the old practice.
And it is reasonable to leave 1,300 yen to Kaoruko and Chiyo. Kaoruko is his wife and Chiyo is his god-sister and is supported by him. The three of them live in that mansion.
Time passed, and he already had a certain relationship, and he didn't need the money, so he left the money to Xunzi and Chiyo to make their lives better in the future.
"Onisan, you...when will you come to see us again next time?"
Xiaochiyo suddenly realized something and asked hurriedly.
One thousand three hundred yen, for a literary giant like Bai Gui, is only a fraction or a tenth of the royalties. But for ordinary people, it is a huge amount of money.
It is difficult for a wealthy family in the countryside to come up with so much money at once.
Although Bai Gui usually leaves money for them and gives quite a lot, the amount is usually only a few hundred yen. Thirteen hundred yen is the first time.
"Don't worry too much."
"I will make time to come back and see you."
Bai Gui walked up to Xiao Chiyo, knelt down, rubbed Xiao Chiyo's head, and smiled gently.
He didn't know when he would see Xunzi and Xiaochiyo next time.
It could be a few months, a year, or several years.
or even longer.
If you have weak feelings for him, this little time is enough to wash away all memories.
If... you have deep feelings for him, it is better to leave some thoughts behind than to leave nothing at all.
…
After learning that Bai Gui had returned to Chang'an, Wu Huaiyuan and Liu Mingda came to invite him to a banquet to talk about their old friendship.
Bai Gui helps Bai Huaigu with the enrollment in the nursing home, which inevitably requires the use of connections, and the Wu family is a very knowledgeable person in Qin Province. If you pay a little attention, you can know the news about Bai Gui in Chang'an.
Restaurant.
Changan Restaurant.
A sky-high box.
"I am very happy to see Brother Mingda and Brother Huaixian again after not seeing each other for many years."
Bai Gui held the wine, drank it all in one gulp, and said with a smile.
Although he had not seen Wu Huaixian and Liu Mingda for many years after he went to study in the United States, the three of them had a very close relationship when they were in the normal school, first grade, and Dongda University.
The feelings are still there.
But it is inevitable that speaking is no longer as casual as before.
The three of them talked about everything.
It's just that when it comes to some immediate matters, it's a bit ambiguous and empty talk.
After a good meal and wine.
"I don't know when Brother Meihe will bring his brothers and sisters out. We will also take our respective inner rooms to get together and get to know each other."
Wu Huai first put down his wine cup, took a mouthful of Songhua fish meat, and asked.
Although he and Bai Gui held their weddings on the same day, afterward, they both had just gotten married and were inseparable with the bride. They couldn't care less about their brotherhood, so they didn't visit their respective homes after the wedding.
.
Furthermore, he had just returned to China at that time and was very busy with various affairs and could not spare any time.
In addition to him, there is Liu Mingda. Liu Mingda got married later than him and Bai Gui, and they got married last year.
Therefore, the wives of the three of them have not met yet.
As for Xunzi, the two of them have met before, but this is an outer room, different from a real wife's room.
"This matter... is easy to talk about."
"I have been in Qin Province for the past month. You two can decide on a specific time and I will take Xiuzhu there."
Bai Gui nodded and agreed.
These are just small things, there is no reason not to agree.
However, he could see a trace of insincerity in Wu Huaixian and Liu Mingda's expressions.
Maybe they really just want to meet each other and maintain friendship as friends, but according to Bai Gui's guess, Wu Huaixian and Liu Mingda's purpose should be more than that. They may want to use Bai Xiuzhu's line to climb up to Bai Xiongqi's center
Senior officials…….
This is not something difficult to understand.
Mrs. Wu Zhou Ying of the Wu Mansion was the goddaughter of the Queen Mother of the West, but now in the early Republic of China, the backstage backers of the Wu Mansion had long since collapsed. Although the Wu Mansion later found a new backer, it was not the same as before.
Compared with the Qing Dynasty, it is inevitably inferior.
Since ancient times, businessmen who only talk about business cannot go far, and they can only make a small fortune. When they reach a certain level, such as Wu Mansion, a giant businessman in Qin Province, they must get involved in officialdom, otherwise they will not be able to do business for you.
It’s okay to give it to others, so why should I give it to you?
"Then... Brother Meihe has agreed that in three days, I will still hold a banquet here and we will get together."
Wu Huaixian's tense expression softened and he put on a smile again.
"The three of us have a feeling of being classmates, it's just a matter of trivial matters."
Bai Gui smiled.
The gourd chicken business in Bailu Village owed the Wu Mansion a lot of favors. This was also the case when he stayed in Japan. After returning to China, he caused a lot of trouble for the Wu Mansion.
The favor you owe must be repaid!
Although the Wu government did not force him to do this, it is reasonable to reciprocate kindness.
"Brother Huai Xian, brother Mingda..."
"You know that I am a very restless person. I plan to go abroad again in a few days to study history. Together we will have more research results. So I will leave the matters at home to you two."
After drinking a few glasses of wine, Bai Gui said.
International students who can stay in Japan and come back do well.
Moreover, his vision and knowledge are basically far ahead of those in China.
The time in China when we open our eyes to see the world is not long.
Now that he has used his personal connections to help Wu Huaixian and Liu Mingda, it is reasonable and reasonable for them to help take care of his own home.
Taking care of you with benefits will last longer.
As for going abroad to other countries, it was just an excuse that Bai Gui made after careful consideration.
This reason is extremely appropriate.
He is a scholar of history, so traveling to other countries to conduct scientific research is extremely normal and no one will doubt him too much.
At this time, it is reasonable that the carriages and horses are slow and there are not many letters.
There won't be too much doubt.
"Brother Meihe, you and I are brothers. Since you choose to trust us, we will not let you down. I will help take care of your family affairs..."
Wu Huaixian patted his chest and assured.
It doesn't look like Bai Gui is begging them to help take care of him, but with Bai Gui's current fame, identity, status, and connections, there are so many people who want to help take care of Bai Zhai that they can fill up a whole street, but Bai Gui doesn't
I don't trust these people, but I believe in the character of Wu Huaixian and Liu Mingda.
Besides, how much effort can be put into taking care of a white house?
