Qi Baohong cleared her throat and said: "I listened to what you said, sir. I agree with your suggestion. I will go home tonight and talk to my brother about the matter. He understands better than me, and I, a girl, don't understand this either.
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Her words gave her a step down, and everyone could see that she was a face-saving person.
"Because there are still many things to deal with, I won't leave you two here now. Please forgive me. I can only send you to the door, not any further."
Yong Shijing said politely.
Seeing what he said, Qi Baohong had no choice but to stand up with Zhang Li, and walked to the gate accompanied by Yong Shijing and Yong Ganping.
When passing their room, Yong Ganping asked: "Miss Qi, is there anything you want to take?"
"No need, I have everything at home, so there's no need to go to such trouble."
Qi Baohong glanced at the room where she lived and said casually.
When Yong Ganping saw her saying this, he stopped talking.
Zhang Li took two hurried steps, reached for the door, and then stood aside to let Qi Baohong go out first.
After sending them out, Yong Shijing also walked out of Xie's house, stood on the stone road at the door, and said to Qi Baohong: "Miss Qi, after you go home, please be sure to let Brother Zun know that the current situation has changed, and some things are urgent.
Time to surface.
At this time, does Brother Zun want to see the truth come to light, or wait for someone to fish in troubled waters? I would like to communicate with him in person about his specific thoughts."
Qi Baohong nodded, "Sir, I understand. I didn't have time just now. Before I leave, may I ask your last name?"
Yong Shijing couldn't help laughing when she heard this: "It's my fault and rude to make the girl laugh. Now let me introduce myself formally. I am the chief inspector of the 'Yong Wang Wei' who is responsible for inspections and inspections. My surname is Yong.
Shi Jing.”
Qi Baohong nodded in greeting and said: "Mr. Yong, I will tell my brother what you want, but if there is anything I will communicate with you in advance. If there are no special circumstances, we will meet at the time you mentioned."
Yong Shijing clasped her fists and retorted: "That's right, thank you for your trouble, Miss."
After Qi Baohong and Zhang Li said goodbye, they walked along the alley toward the east entrance.
Yong Shijing and Yong Ganping stood at the door and did not turn back. Instead, they took a few steps outside and looked around the alley.
At this time, there were only two or three scattered stalls selling food and braised food in the alley, lighting up carbide lamps and quietly waiting for customers to arrive.
As the night gets darker, you can already feel the coolness in the wind, making you want to wrap up your clothes involuntarily.
Yong Shijing looked around at the houses across the alley. Because they were all bungalows, the situation was clear at a glance.
The light coming from some windows is bright, and you can tell at a glance that they are electric lights.
Some of the lights are dim and shaky. The lights used for lighting at home must be kerosene lamps.
Due to the wars in the past century, candles, which were once commonly used among the people, have become unaffordable for ordinary households due to limited production and increased production costs.
Kerosene lamps are economical, not subject to geographical restrictions, and have readily available raw materials. They have gradually become the main lighting tool at night for people who cannot afford electric lamps and candles.
When Yong Shijing was still studying with Yong Ming, she saw many photos taken by Yong Ming when he traveled in Europe from his English teacher. Those cultural buildings that were completely different from the customs and customs of China left a deep impression on him.
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Especially the night views of some streets and cities, with the lights from street lamps and buildings reflecting, mixed with the starlight in the night sky, are so beautiful that people love them very much after seeing them.
After seeing the photos, Yong Ming had a special exchange with him. Chinese civilization has always been ahead of the world, and it has been ahead of Europe for thousands of years in the field of science and technology.
If the Manchus had not taken advantage of the internal conflicts of the Han people in the late Ming Dynasty to gain dominance by entering the customs, hindering the development of the national economy represented by capital and production scale that had sprouted and flourished in the late Ming Dynasty, how could China have grown so fast in the past two hundred years?
Why is it gradually lagging behind the West because of its narrow view of national development that is "closed to the outside world"?
Falling behind led to the outbreak of the "Opium War" 82 years ago.
The seemingly powerful Manchu Dynasty was defeated by the powerful ships and cannons of the West.
China, with a history of five thousand years of civilization, has lost its independence and sovereignty and has become even weaker. The country and nation have reached a moment of life and death.
The Republic of China, founded eleven years ago, only injected life-sustaining potion into the body of this sick country. It did not make the country healthy and strong, let alone develop.
Yong Ming was worried about the country and the people, but because of the responsibilities he shouldered, all he could actually do was to relieve the people's worries to the best of his ability on the premise of protecting the Yong clan.
As a close person to Yong Ming, I can deeply understand his deep inner worries, and I am willing to do my best to share these worries with Yong Ming and help him realize his ideals in life.
Yong Shijing looked at the conditions of the residents in Andu Si Lane and felt that they were a microcosm of the current country.
The bungalow across the alley represents the vast rural areas and small and medium-sized towns in China. The ordinary pastoral life, although quiet and peaceful, lacks a solid foundation to deal with strong winds and waves.
The two-story building on Xie's side is like one of the few cities in China that already has a certain modern society. It has a somewhat complete foundation for survival, but after all, it is "outstanding", without resources, and lacks development prospects.
The stone archways without door panels at the east and west ends of the alley are like a country that has opened its borders. Although there are borders, there are no defenses. People can come in and out, just like going shopping.
Yong Shijing looked at the buildings in the alley, lamenting the fate of this country, and at the same time planning the actions to be carried out later in Xie's house.
Yong Shijing paid great attention to the buildings on both sides of Xie's house.
He found that there were many lights exposed in the building on the right side of Xie's house, which was towards the west end of the alley, that is, towards the main road.
On the other hand, the building on the left side of Xie's house is completely dark and uninhabited. Although there are only four doors, that is, four families, there is something strange about it.
This is the direction to Yuhua Lane. This house is supposed to be in a good location and is convenient for living. How come it is unoccupied?
Yong Shijing looked at the situation in the alley quietly and said to Yong Ganping: "Gan Ping, what do you think of the actions behind Tonglu?"
"Uncle Clan, I think the problem is definitely not as long-term as yours, so I'd better listen to your opinion."
Yong Ganping answered Yong Shijing's questions respectfully. When there was no one around but the two of them, he was used to calling Yong Shijing according to the seniority in the clan, which seemed affectionate and warm.