Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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However, at the current stage, He Yuzhu's work focus is still firmly focused on the development and construction of the machinery factory and vehicle factory.

Although he had already carefully drawn up the grand blueprint of the chemical plant in his mind, in order to actually put it into construction, he had to proceed step by step until the second phase of the project started.

Even so, it is always a good idea to prepare for a rainy day.

Now, a series of basic work needs to be carried out immediately, including detailed leveling of the planned land, construction of new roads connecting various places, and construction of the basic factory workshop framework.

These basic tasks are both complicated and trivial, involving many details and links. It is estimated that it will take two to three months to complete all the work properly in an orderly manner.

During this critical period, He Yuzhu resolutely decided to devote all his energy to it without reservation and threw himself into the inspection work of purchasing production equipment and crude oil.

The current market situation is extremely special. The global oil market presents an unprecedented situation, and the price of oil is simply lower than anyone can imagine.

On the international crude oil trading market, the price of a barrel of crude oil is less than one dollar, which is only 10 cents after conversion!

This price can almost be said to be at a historical low, providing an extremely rare opportunity for subsequent crude oil procurement by chemical plants.

However, He Yuzhu, with his keen business sense acquired through years of working in the business world and his deep insight into market trends, knew very well that such a low price was only a fleeting temporary phenomenon and would definitely not last long.

Through extensive collection of industry information and in-depth research into the economic situation, he accurately predicted that by the 70s, oil prices would experience a rocket-like surge, easily breaking through the one-dollar mark.

At that time, the sharp rise in energy costs will inevitably trigger a series of chain reactions, and the value of land resources will also rise accordingly.

Although there are many other families living and working on this planned land, there are also large tracts of rolling farmland around it, presenting a simple pastoral scenery.

But for He Yuzhu, who has already established a firm foothold in the business field and is wealthy, these are not insurmountable problems.

He has ample funds and extensive connections. Once he makes up his mind, with his strong financial resources, he is fully capable of acquiring all the property rights on this land and buying all the land directly with lightning speed, thus clearing the way for the subsequent large-scale construction work.

The action taken today was only the first step in the grand plan in his mind.

After leading a group of senior managers of the company to inspect the land on site, professional surveyors were urgently needed to enter the site quickly.

These surveyors need to be equipped with advanced and precise measuring tools, and maintain a rigorous and serious attitude to conduct all-round and accurate measurement of the land.

After the surveying work is successfully completed, we will invite experienced construction experts to carefully prepare a factory construction plan based on the detailed survey results, which will be detailed to every tiny corner and every key link, laying a solid foundation for subsequent construction.

In addition, given the critical role of power supply in future factory operations, experienced employees with excellent communication skills must be carefully selected to be specifically responsible for connecting with China Light and Power Company.

These employees must not only have solid professional knowledge and be able to accurately explain the factory's electricity needs, but also have excellent negotiation skills so that they can have in-depth and effective communication with the other party's leaders.

In the busy work that lasted all day and raced against time, all matters gradually got on track with the joint efforts of the team, and every detail was arranged in a clear and orderly manner.

When dusk silently enveloped the earth like a huge piece of black silk, He Yuzhu dragged his heavy and exhausted body as if filled with lead and slowly returned to the home of the two sisters.

He raised his hand and gently pushed the door open, his movements showing fatigue.

Inside the house, Ruan Tao had sharp eyes and caught sight of He Yuzhu's figure at the first moment.

She quickly stood up from the soft sofa, her originally bright eyes lit up instantly, and a brilliant smile bloomed on her face, just like a bright and beautiful flower blooming freely under the warm spring sun.

She walked quickly forward, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze, full of concern. "Are you exhausted? You look exhausted. Go wash your hands! The food will be ready soon!"

At that time, Ruan Mi was busy in the kitchen with full concentration, with beads of sweat on her forehead, but her hands were flying up and down in front of the stove very skillfully, constantly stir-frying the dishes in the pot.

As she moved, the ingredients in the pot jumped happily, and the kitchen was instantly filled with bursts of soul-stirring aroma. The rich fragrance went straight into the nose, making the glutton in the stomach wriggle wildly and surge up.

As soon as He Yuzhu entered the house, his eyes accurately caught sight of Ruan Tao's figure. He walked briskly up to Ruan Tao, his eyes full of unconcealable tenderness, and stared fixedly at her beautiful face that seemed to be carefully carved by God.

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Her face was as white as jade, and her features were so exquisite that they were flawless, like a rare work of art.

He Yuzhu couldn't contain his emotions, so he slowly moved closer and placed a gentle kiss on her pretty face, which was as delicate as a piece of jade. Then he turned around reluctantly and walked towards the bathroom.

Ruan Tao had never expected him to do such a sudden thing. Her whole body trembled violently as if she had been electrocuted. Her originally fair face turned red in an instant, just like a ripe, red apple, so beautiful and tempting.

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and there was a hint of shyness in her eyes. She glanced quickly towards the kitchen, feeling uneasy, afraid that her sister's sharp eyes would catch this subtle movement.

Her movements were light and quick, as if she had done something shameful. Then, like a rabbit that was suddenly disturbed, her figure flashed and she ran towards the sofa in a panic, her steps a little messy, and she almost fell on the sofa.

Her chest was heaving violently, and her heart was beating like a wildly beating drum, and it took a long time to calm down.

Not long after, the bathroom door slowly swayed, and He Yuzhu's figure appeared from it.

He walked steadily towards the kitchen, came to the stove, and rolled up his sleeves skillfully. His natural and smooth movements showed his familiarity with kitchen affairs.

He glanced at the ingredients and quickly set to work preparing dinner, chopping vegetables, seasoning, and stir-frying, each movement done in one go.

With the tacit cooperation between the two, time passed quietly, and soon, four dishes and a soup were neatly placed on the table.

The dishes on the table are like carefully crafted works of art. The bright red braised pork is glossy and moist, making people salivate at the first sight; the emerald green and tender stir-fried seasonal vegetables are bright in color, as if they still carry the fresh scent of the fields; the fragrant steamed fish is intact, with the aroma of shredded green onions and steamed fish soy sauce blending together; and there is also the steaming egg drop soup, with golden egg drops faintly visible in the soup, exuding an alluring warm aroma.

He Yuzhu hummed a little tune and carefully took out three bottles of beer from the refrigerator. He opened the bottle caps skillfully with a "hiss" sound, and foam overflowed slightly.

The three of them sat around a dining table covered with a checkered tablecloth. The table was filled with delicious dishes, steaming hot and emitting an enticing aroma.

While enjoying the sumptuous dinner, they chatted happily with each other, and their laughter echoed in the room.

After three rounds of drinks, everyone's face was slightly flushed, and the atmosphere at the table became more harmonious and warm, like the warm sun in winter.

He Yuzhu cleared his throat, a hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes. Feeling that the time was almost right, he finally got to the point and talked about the house.

"The house being built by Hongtu Construction Company is almost finished. I took some time out to check it out a few days ago. Wow, the neighborhood, the layout of the houses, everything about it feels pretty good."

He Yuzhu said excitedly, his face filled with uncontrollable anticipation, "Do you think we should buy a house there and move in?"

Upon hearing this, Ruan Mi's chopsticks holding a piece of braised pork stopped in mid-air, and the shiny braised pork soup slowly dripped down the chopsticks.

She frowned slightly, her brows twisted into a faint "川" shape, and asked with a puzzled look on her face, "Isn't this place good? We live well here, we're familiar with the surrounding facilities, and we have harmonious neighborhood relations. Why do you want to move out so suddenly?"

He Yuzhu leaned forward slightly, explaining seriously and patiently, "Look, the place we live in now is a rental, after all. Every time I come back here, I always feel empty, as if I'm missing a sense of belonging. Plus, the space is a bit cramped. I have to be careful when moving around, and it's not spacious or comfortable enough. But the house I saw recently is different. It's much larger, with three rooms. If we move in there, living together will be no problem at all. It'll be much more convenient and comfortable for daily living, and for occasionally hosting friends over, and our quality of life will improve significantly."

However, when Ruan Mi heard this, her face didn't show any expectation at all. Instead, she frowned slightly, gave He Yuzhu a cold look, and said unhappily with a hint of resentment in her tone, "Forget it, who wants to live with you? I don't want to be tied down by you so early. I want to enjoy more free time alone."

After Ruan Mi finished speaking, she tilted her head slightly and glanced sideways at her sister. There was a hint of cunning in her eyes, as if she was hiding some unknown little thoughts, just waiting for her sister to understand them herself.

After a brief silence, she coughed lightly, cleared her throat, and spoke again, her voice neither hurried nor slow, with a hint of persuasion. "Besides, we have to go to school in the fall. Have you really forgotten? Once you start school, your class schedule will be packed. You'll have to spend most of your weekdays on campus, and you'll definitely not be able to come back here often. So, buying a house isn't that urgent or necessary anymore."

After Ruan Mi's reminder, He Yuzhu seemed to be struck by an electric current. His whole body froze for a moment, and then he woke up as if from a dream.

His eyes were wide open, his face full of regret, he suddenly raised his hand and slapped his head hard, making a crisp "pop" sound.

Then, he spoke in frustration, his voice full of self-blame: "Oh, what on earth was I thinking about? How could I have completely forgotten this! Look at my memory, it's so bad, I really shouldn't have done this!"

My thoughts drift back to New Asia College, the institution that carries countless knowledge and dreams.

The address of New Asia College was originally firmly located on Prince Edward Road in Kowloon, where it witnessed the youth of successive generations of students and left behind countless unforgettable stories.

However, as time goes by, with the continuous expansion of the school and the increasing demand for teaching, the wave of development has forced it to make changes.

Today, after a series of changes, New Asia College has moved to the beautiful Nongpu Road, opening a new chapter.

At that time, the site of the Chinese University of Hong Kong was finally determined to be in the Sha Tin area.

Sha Tin was still in the midst of a large-scale construction boom at that time. The construction site was filled with the roar of machines, the noise of people, tower cranes standing in rows, and construction workers busy shuttling around.

Since various facilities, such as the interior decoration of the teaching building, the shelving of books in the library, and the installation and debugging of laboratory equipment are not yet complete, the school has not yet been officially put into use. It will take some time before it can welcome students with its complete appearance.

The two sisters worked diligently during their high school studies and accumulated a solid knowledge base. In the entrance examination, they relied on their profound knowledge base and outstanding and stable performance in the examination room to successfully pass the layers of selection and successfully obtained the pre-university qualification of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, opening a new chapter in their lives.

Although they had not been to school for several months, the knowledge they learned from books was inevitably a little unfamiliar, and some complex mathematical formulas and difficult classical Chinese passages became vague in their memories.

Fortunately, they all have a tenacious attitude towards learning. During this period, they have worked hard to make up for the gaps in knowledge through self-study, online communication and other methods.

As long as you can perform normally in the upcoming preparatory examination, fully demonstrate the results of your review during this period, and pass it successfully, you will be able to enter New Asia College smoothly in the fall and start a new chapter in your life.

In contrast, due to personal planning and other reasons, He Yushui has to wait until autumn to apply for the preparatory examination. He can only watch his companions take the lead, while he has to work harder to prepare and strive to make a splash in the exam.

In this way, the two sisters will enter university a whole year earlier than He Yushui.

He Yuzhu stood there, quickly calculating the timeline in his mind. Suddenly, he slapped his forehead, his face full of regret, realizing that he had forgotten this important thing.

He quickly turned around and said to the two sisters with a tone of urgency and apology, "Oh, I'm so sorry, I actually forgot such a crucial thing! It's all my fault. Think about it, once the university semester starts, study and life will definitely be very busy. How about this, how about we buy a house near New Asia College? That way you can go to school conveniently without wasting too much time on the road, and it will be convenient for you to go home on weekends, killing two birds with one stone. You can also study quietly in your own little home during the week, how great is that."

When Ruan Tao heard this, her originally slightly tired eyes suddenly lit up, like bright fireworks suddenly blooming in the night sky.

She didn't even have time to think about it before answering without hesitation, "Of course! You don't know, if I still lived here, I'd have to commute back and forth between school and home every week. The journey is so long, and every time I set out, looking at the seemingly endless journey, I get anxious. And I have to change transportation several times, sometimes taking the bus, sometimes the subway, and sometimes even a long-distance bus. The whole journey is exhausting and too tiring."

If it was before yesterday, Ruan Tao probably wouldn't have responded so directly.

In the past, she was always cautious and measured in what she said and did. When communicating with others, her words were full of politeness and distance.

However, last night was undoubtedly a major turning point in her life.

On that moonlit night, she mustered up the courage to give her body to He Yuzhu without reservation.

When the first ray of morning sunlight shone into the room and onto the two embracing bodies, the relationship between them had undergone a qualitative change.

The change was so obvious, as if there was an invisible thread tightly entwining the two of them.

So at this moment, she no longer spoke in a reserved, polite manner as before, and her inner thoughts rushed out like a flood that broke through a dam, without any scruples.

Ruan Mi frowned slightly, tapping the table unconsciously with her right hand. After a moment's hesitation, she slowly said, "Why do we have to buy a house? We can live in the girls' dormitory. Think about it, the school dormitories are well-equipped with private bathrooms and air conditioning, which makes daily living very convenient. And living in the dormitory means we can interact more with classmates, which is great. We can come back on Sunday and get together with our family, so it won't interfere with anything."

As soon as she finished speaking, she narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at her sister with suspicion. That inquiring look seemed to have real power, as if to see through Ruan Tao, as if she wanted to dig out the hidden secret from her sister's expression.

This look made Ruan Tao panic. Her heart suddenly tightened and began to beat uncontrollably, like a frightened deer.

She hurriedly lowered her head to eat the dishes, shoveling rice into her mouth with chopsticks. She wanted to bury her face in the bowl, for fear that her sister would see something from her expression.

She knew in her heart that the subtle things between her and He Yuzhu were like a flame hidden in the corner, and her sister must never know about it.

At least at this sensitive moment, the time is not yet ripe and it is not the time to confess to my sister.

Once my sister finds out, the consequences will be disastrous and may trigger a series of unpredictable troubles.