When Hong Yanwu finished speaking, he started to smile playfully as usual.
But Hong Lucheng was such a shrewd person, how could he be fooled so easily? His fig leaf was pierced with just one sentence.
"It sounds nice. But why do I feel that you are not telling the truth? Good person? You, a 'good person', are doing it very cost-effectively. How much can people earn by producing these things? The price is not what you say it is? But you
The ignorant foreign devils must have taken the lion's share. Is this your adult beauty? I think you are obsessed with money. Even your relatives are plotting against you. You are so philistine in helping."
But despite being bullied by his father, Hong Yanwu's face was not red and his heart was not beating.
He said plausibly, "Dad, you are biased against me. First of all, I will not deliberately lower my cousin's price. Instead, I will try my best to take care of them. Secondly, everything must be mutually beneficial to last. I want to purely help, as long as I can
My eldest cousin and the others will be embarrassed too. What’s more, I have a clear conscience myself. If nothing else, is my idea worth the money? I want to buy people’s hearts, so I don’t have to tell them to sell foreigners. They are more
You have to accept my kindness. On the other hand, I can find others to make what I want. But it is difficult for Longkou Village to sell things on its own. Isn’t this unfair? Isn’t it getting paid according to work?”
Hong Lucheng was a little annoyed at being contradicted and slapped the table.
"You're quite reasonable! If you weren't my son, I wouldn't bother talking to you. Do you understand? The point I'm talking about is not that you earn more or less, but that you understand that you can't make all the money. If a person is too
If you are greedy and want to reach out for money when you see it, you will suffer a lot. No matter how good the opportunity is, you must know how to assess the situation. Don't forget that the big group in Longkou Village does not include you. If you have to get involved, you must have a precaution.
What? This is taking unnecessary risks! What if you wait a little longer? There will be a good time for you to make money in the future! My silly son!"
The old man was full of emotions and scolded him, but he was really thinking about his son.
Hong Yanwu felt his heart heat up when he heard this, and he opened his mind to the excitement.
"Dad, you are right. I also understand this truth. To be honest, if I just want to live a comfortable life for myself and have some money to spend, of course there is no need to get involved. Unfortunately, not, some people, some
Things can't wait. I have many things that I have to start doing as soon as possible. I have to think of ways to make more money..."
Then, Hong Yanwu told him how he founded a clothing night market and how he helped others make a living. He also told him how he had been buying antiques, calligraphy, paintings and handicrafts.
Of course, these things that had been hidden all this time surprised Hong Lucheng even more.
The old man was surprised and confused when he heard this. He frowned and wanted to speak several times along the way.
But now that Hong Yanwu had started talking, he couldn't hold it back anymore.
It seemed that these secrets had been hidden in his heart for too long, and he had to vent them all at once and release all the pressure.
So he didn't give his father a chance to interrupt, and continued talking completely on his own.
"Dad, I am living a good life now. But I really can't bear to see those people who have the same experience as me, who have taken the wrong path in the 'movement', and cannot live a normal life.
Don't keep making mistakes like this. I know best that these people are not all bad. They also understand friendship and filial piety. Therefore, when I can, I feel that I should help them. If even I don't
If you help them, no one will help them. Isn’t this a matter of accumulating virtue?”
"Dad, more importantly, haven't you noticed those precious things that are meaningful and valuable, but are gradually lost due to people's neglect and contempt? Take our calligraphy and painting as an example, from the late Qing Dynasty to the present,
How many good things have gone abroad, not to mention the ones that were ruined by ourselves during the 'movement'. In recent years, with the increase in overseas tourists, the prices of these cultural heritages have gradually begun to rise. But even if they double, they are still at a bargain price.
Isn’t it a pity that if I’m not here to keep as many good things as possible, then foreigners will have to take advantage of them?”
"Let's talk about Mr. Shan again. How educated is he? His research on ancient architecture is almost unparalleled. Who can repair our old house well without others? But his skills cannot be retained because there is no one.
No one cares about it. Nowadays, when it comes to architecture, the books published are all Western-style. Mr. Shan spent half his life and worked hard to summarize the ancient architectural craftsmanship and took photos. The publishing house actually refused to publish it, saying that it would only be published at its own expense.
Okay. What if this knowledge is going to be lost? Isn’t it a pity? If nothing else, what should we do if we want to repair our old house again in the future? Should we also make a fool of ourselves with red and green tiles? Can you accept it?
?”
"And you and Mom, you used to say that the preserved fruits in our capital city are delicious, the pastries are exquisite, and there are many varieties. But now those preserved fruits sold outside are just big lumps of sugar. As for the pastries, rice sticks are as good as steel sticks, and peaches are
It's so hard that it could kill someone. Even a sweet-toothed kid like Hong Jun doesn't like to eat it."
"What's going on? No one does it well anymore. They all want it to be easy, cheap and trouble-free. I'm worried now. If our family can reopen 'Yan Mei Zhai' one day, maybe we can even make pastries.
The oven master can’t be found, so is the old shop still an old shop? Have you ever thought about this?”
"Hey, this is what makes me anxious and afraid. Our reform and opening up is a great thing. It can introduce advanced foreign technologies and lifestyles, and it will also promote the improvement of people's livelihood and economy. But the side effect is,
It is easy to blindly worship foreign values and culture. What we people do now is too absolute, black and white, and rushes in, regardless of the consequences. Originally, the 'movement' has caused many traditional good things to be lost forever. But if this kind of
If the situation continues to not improve, it is adding insult to injury. Can you imagine how bad the capital will become in a few years?"
"I have thought about it. Most of our lives will be completely Westernized and lose our local characteristics. Maybe there will be no tofu, no soy juice, no fried liver, no Chinese medicine, and no craftsmen. What will be replaced is not a model, just knowing
The pursuit of large-volume and low-priced domestic products means that foreign products are all over the place. When the time comes, we will drive cars and live in high-rise buildings, but I am afraid we will always have to say goodbye to courtyards, toon trees, grape trellises, and goldfish tanks. If everyone only knows how to watch TV at home, there will be no more
People like to sit together and chat. In that day, even if everyone is rich, will you still feel happy?"
"So I'm not willing to give in. I just think about what I can do for the future, what I have to do for the future. I want to keep as many things that I care about as possible. I don't want my home to become less like home.
, let the capital become a place with only steel and concrete, let alone you and mom living in such an environment. My idea is very simple, everyone will make mistakes, but those who make mistakes should at least have a chance to change.
So what if this is put in the era, in society? Can I try to change something...
At this point, Hong Lucheng's expression was simply horrified.
Because no matter Hong Yanwu's focus, bold speculations and wishes, they are all so different and different, which are beyond the imagination of ordinary people. They sound like whimsical nonsense.
But it also has the power to move people's hearts, and it can even reveal a kind of... sincerity.
"This...is this what you are saying? But...but how could you have such thoughts? Do you know the magnitude of what you are going to do? 'Taking into account both the past and the present, benefiting both the old and the new'! This was how Liang Sicheng and Chen Zhanxiang used to be.
Have you proposed it? But it didn’t happen in the end. Why? Because the country can’t afford it. It’s too unrealistic. If you think you can do such a big thing on your own, it’s simply... it’s simply..."
"Overestimating your capabilities? Daydreaming?"
Hong Yanwu took over the words again, "Dad, you think too highly of me. To be honest, I know that my abilities are limited, and I don't have the public-spiritedness like the two masters Liang and Chen. I am just a humble citizen. I want to be honest."
It’s just our family’s own life. At most, we can take care of our relatives and friends. But after all, we have to rely on the big environment to survive. If we can do something, it is better than nothing.”
"Like Mr. Shan's wish to publish a book, I have already helped him realize his wish by paying 10,000 yuan. And I also have plans to publish what Uncle Li wrote. Not to mention, my cousin is also summarizing the medical case plan.
Write a book? I will do the same. Maybe even Tailor Su and Master Wang, I can find a way to let them leave something behind."
"In addition, for our 'Yanmei Building' and 'Yanmei Zhai', I am also trying to find ways to find the past masters of the pastry shop. Quanzi and I are also pestering a skilled master to pass on the craftsmanship. I think
, compared with all things, I am afraid that the inheritance of knowledge and skills is the most important. If we can really save these good things until the day when people realize their value, maybe the sea and the sky will be different. I am afraid that in the future
Before that, it was completely cut off.”
"Look, no matter how small or subtle the things I do, they will always make a difference. Haven't you always taught us that we must tell the truth, be conscientious, and be good people? I admit that I have not done that in the past.
, I didn’t even understand why I did this in the past. I thought it was too stupid and would put me at a disadvantage. Doing the opposite would be an advantage. But now I understand a little bit. These nine words you said are the true meaning of human nature.
The true meaning of living forever.”
"People live like this, not for anything else. They do it for their own inner peace and well-being. Only when you live with this kind of mentality can you be happy. Only then can you eat well and sleep peacefully. As a result, people will get less sick and live longer.
.This is the same principle as 'radish and cabbage keep you safe', this is the principle of 'good intentions will be rewarded'."
"So I also want to live like this, and I will try my best to move closer to your request in the future. Of course, to be honest, this is still too difficult for me. But speaking of conscience, I can still do it. As for being a good person, this standard is actually quite defined.
It's vague, and it sounds too noble. I consider myself selfish and can't do anything selfless. I have to get some benefits for myself whenever possible. But I will never be a bad person again. This is my son's
From the bottom of my heart..."
After Hong Yanwu finished speaking, his mouth was so dry that he felt uncomfortable.
But he didn't dare to move from his nest to get a drink of water. He just raised his eyes and looked at his father. His eyes were full of eagerness to understand.
Hong Lucheng's expression was serious and he just looked back at him with his lips pursed.
Fortunately, after a long time, his father finally spoke in a gentle tone.
"Tell me carefully about the things you did without telling me, and I'll listen to see if there are any leaks. Drink some water first, and tell me in detail from beginning to end..."
"Hey!" Hong Yanwu responded happily, taking a cup of tea from his father's hand as if he had drank honey.