The development of the Special Economic Zone can be called a rapid development, and the seaside villas that could be called "luxury houses" in those days have become the "old houses" of the Longkou Industrial Zone compared with the modern communities and skyscrapers that have sprung up in the surrounding areas.

But home is home after all, and it feels very close to be back here.

What made Charter and Xia Yao even happier was that the mother-in-law Tian Qiuju, the eldest sister Zhang Hui and the second sister Zhang Lin completed something they couldn't have imagined before, helping Wu Xiulan, the mother who returned to the SAR after her grandmother's death, find an old wife.

"Uncle Qian, sit down, it's all a family, what's polite."

Qian Shuchun is a teacher at Longkou Middle School, his wife died early, and his only daughter went to Hong Kong. After retiring last year, I was in a panic, and set up a newsstand at the entrance of the community, and by the way, I helped the dairy company sell bottled yogurt. Every time Xiao Jiahui and Xiao Supeng came back from Hong Kong, Tian Qiuju would go to him to buy yogurt, and the children would return the cans after drinking.

Tian Qiuju knew that this kind of thing had to be nodded by the children, so she mentioned it to Zhang Hui and Zhang Lin in private. Considering that their grandmother had passed away and they didn't have as many worries as before, the sisters immediately raised their hands in favor, so after some matchmaking, they finally pulled the two together.

The first time they met, Qian Shuchun was a little nervous, and Wu Xiulan also felt very embarrassed, so she simply took her grandson who had been reunited for a long time to visit the neighbor's house.

On this occasion, Tian Qiuju couldn't leave, and urged with a smile: "Old Qian, if the children let you sit, you can sit, come and come, eat fruits." ”

The handsome young man in front of him is not only the son of his wife, but also the founder of Hong Kong NB Electric and Hong Kong NB Real Yàn Room. Internationally renowned physicist.

The state advocates the freedom of marriage, find an old wife, and spend the rest of your life together. This is Xiulan and her due rights, Qian Shuchun cheered himself up in his heart more than once, but when he really faced it, he suddenly lost his confidence, as if he had done something wrong, and he was uneasy.

He couldn't let go of what the charter said, Xia Yao hurriedly opened the suitcase and said with a smile: "Uncle Qian." I heard from the eldest sister and the second sister that you don't smoke or drink, and we don't know what to buy for you, so we can only buy two sets of clothes. You go back and try to see if it fits, and if it doesn't, take it to Hong Kong next time to change. ”

"You see, how filial the children are."

The daughter was very thoughtful, and Tian Qiuju was very pleased. Qian Shuchun's old face turned red. He took the clothes and said hesitantly, "Too...... Too...... It's too polite, come back all the way back...... What other clothes to buy. ”

"You are an elder, this is all as it should be, what is polite or not polite."

"Yes, Uncle Qian, from now on we will be a family, I will no longer be polite to you, and you don't have to be so restrained. When you have time, wait for your son-in-law and daughter to come back. Let's get together again. ”

"What are you talking about, so lively?"

As he was talking, the second brother-in-law You Shaojun and the second sister Zhang Lin walked into the living room with a large bag and a small bag, Xia Yao jumped up excitedly, first gave her a warm hug, and then said with a smile: "Second sister, how did you do it?" I'm almost 30 years old, and I don't want a child yet. ”

"Even you are a mother-in-law, isn't this career-oriented?"

Zhang Lin glanced around, and knew what was going on without seeing her mother Wu Xiulan, pointed to her younger brother on the sofa, and asked with a wicked smile: "Uncle Qian, my brother didn't embarrass you, right?" ”

"Where...... Why, okay, you brothers and sisters talk, I'll go to the kitchen to see if the chicken is stewed. ”

Seeing that Uncle Qian was busy running to the kitchen, Tian Qiuju couldn't help but smile and said: "You sisters and brothers are talking, I'll call your mother back, this old Xia is real, I know that the children will come back today, and I don't know how to go home early." ”

The elders were gone, and the four of them were left in the living room.

You Shaojun was about to speak, and Zhang Lin suddenly asked curiously: "Charter, what about Qingqing, you also went out with your mother?" ”

"I went to the real yàn center, that girl misses the old and wants to see her Aunt Zuo."

"Alone?"

"Well, so adults, what's not to worry about?"

"You're so bold."

"I didn't go to school alone when I was her age," he smiled, then turned around and asked, "Brother-in-law, the real yàn room is so busy, how did you have time to come back?" ”

"I'll send you this."

You Shaojun took out a triangle from his bag and said in a metaphorical tone: "Professor Alferov knows that you can't play anything else, so he will assign you this task." Tomorrow at two o'clock in the afternoon, I will prepare for the rehearsal, and I want to tell you not to be absent. ”

He can't play stringed instruments such as violin, viola, cello, double bass, and harp, English pipe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon and bassoon also need a certain level, not to mention French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba and double tuba, and in the NB real yàn chamber orchestra, he is also playing cymbals and triangles.

The "musical instrument" that You Shaojun took out almost made Xia Yao and Zhang Lin laugh, and the charter was also ridiculed, and asked with a wry smile: "There are so many people in the real yàn room, why is it me?" ”

"You have to ask Professor Alferov, he is the conductor, he has the final say."

"What about you?"

You Shaojun's face was straight, and he said matter-of-factly: "Professor Guo finalizes the sound drum, Li Shengqu beats the big drum, Jiang Meimei beats the small drum, I don't want to beat the qualification, I can only pay for dinner if I want to participate in the dinner." ”

This Nobel Night is not as good as the last time, when several major local TV stations in Hong Kong, the grass chicken channel that Hong Kong people don't watch, and more than a dozen overseas Chinese TV stations in Taiwan and Singapore broadcast live. You enter for free, and I pay to be an audience. ”

"Your name is already on the band's list, how can you say that you can change it?"

"Then I'll let my family Qingqing be the representative, she is very musical, and she is also very interested in it."

"Don't think about it, you can't hide from this errand, the CUHK Student Union has already let off the wind and wants to raise 30 million Hong Kong dollars at the dinner, if you don't knock on the triangle, God knows what tricks they will come up with."

Xia Yao forced a smile. Pretended to be indignant and said, "Those children are too lawless." ”

"People even dare to scold the Governor of Hong Kong, please cooperate. Just make a few jokes, it's already very face-saving. Besides, it's a happy event, isn't it nice for the big guy to be happy? ”

As Yau Shaojun said, this is a good thing, which can not only advertise the NB room and NB electrical, but also strengthen the relationship between the room and several universities in Hong Kong. I didn't want to disappoint the students, so I took the triangle and smiled: "Okay, I'll reluctantly cooperate." I hope they don't make any more moths when the time comes. ”

"The key is whether you have the time or not."

Zhang Lin took out a stack of invitations from Xiaokun's bag, sighed and said, "It's been less than 36 hours since you came back, and I have already received 22 invitations for you and received nearly 100 calls to inquire about your whereabouts." There is Mr. Gu's. There is Mr. Lee's. There are Mr. Ho's, there are the Governor of Hong Kong, and there are also the Hong Kong branch of the New H Society, the Provisional Legislature, and the future Special Chief Executive. Mr. Gu and Mr. Li both said that it doesn't matter if you don't go to the banquet, they can touch your head with you before the dinner starts. ”

She is the second Zhang family member to enter the board of directors of NB Electric since Liu Siwei, and she has been busy representing the charter and Liu Siwei to participate in various social gatherings in the past three years. It can be said that those people called her as soon as possible.

The charter took the invitation and looked at it, and said thoughtfully, "I have been hiding for three years. The company has been silent for three years, and it seems that it will not be able to take a stand. ”

"yes. There are some things that can't be avoided. With only a few months left before the return, so many pairs of eyes are staring at us? ”

Xia Yao was accustomed to the indisputable life of the past three years, and asked with a puzzled face: "Second sister, we have already expressed with practical actions that we will no longer care about the company's affairs, why do we still want to express our position?" ”

"Xia Yao, many things are not as simple as you think. You must know that NB Electric is not only the first and only multinational company in Hong Kong in the true sense, if you count diamond capital, Xinsheng investment and Jiangnan Road and Bridge, it is also the highest market value and the largest company in Hong Kong, although we do not have much actual investment in Hong Kong, but in a sense it has become a symbol of Hong Kong enterprises. ”

Zhang Lin shook her long hair, and then said: "Not to mention, there are six Nobel laureates, which is not only the pride of Hong Kong, but also the pride of Chinese people in China and the world. Our every move will affect Hong Kong's business and education circles. ”

Unlike those real estate tycoons, NB Electric has developed through guò constantly expanding the boundaries of technology, and there is not so much investment in Hong Kong, so there is no contradiction with the people of Hong Kong. Coupled with the NB real yàn room with the ambition of Hong Kong people again and again, it has always had a very good reputation.

So much so that it has unconsciously become a business card of Hong Kong, and many foreigners even know Hong Kong because of NB Electric or NB Real Yàn Room, and Hong Kong people are also proud of NB Electric and NB Real yàn Room.

From the bottom of his heart, the charter did not have any good impression of the first Hong Kong SAR government officials, especially the future chief executive who had no experience in governing and always "did wrong things with good intentions" and made a mess of Hong Kong. But what didn't happen, and he couldn't give his opinion, let alone express even the slightest hint of dissatisfaction.

What's more, he didn't want to get involved in politics.

He put down the invitation and said quietly: "It's okay to get together, after all, I haven't seen you for several years." ”

"Then I'll reply to Mr. Gu like this, and ask CUHK to arrange to find a quiet place for you to sit down and have a good chat."

"Okay."

The family is reunited, and they are happy.

After spending the night at the beach house, the next morning I went around the center and then took the bus back to Hong Kong to participate in the first and last cramming rehearsal before the orchestra's "Nobel Night".

He didn't knock when he should have knocked it, and he always made trouble when he shouldn't, so that Professor Alferov was so angry that he almost threw his baton over, until he felt so-so, and everyone boarded the bus to CUHK with their respective instruments.

As if they had made an appointment, Guo Junru, Yin Pengjun and Jiang Meimei sat straight to the last row as soon as they got in the car, and left the middle position.

"Is there time this weekend?"

"Someone else asked, definitely not."

Guo Junru took out his mobile phone and texted old friends such as Huang Li'an, Sun Xiaoguang, Wei Huaming and Xie Jingwen with a smile: "That's it." When the time comes, call Xia Yao and the children, and we will find a place to gather. ”

Without waiting for the charter to speak, Jiang Meimei suddenly said, "Let's go to sea." Quiet at sea. ”

Yin Pengjun shook his head and said, "The weather is so cold, what kind of sea do you go out of?" Or go to the real yàn center, eat hot pot, or barbecue. ”

"That's a good idea, it's settled."

The charter was happy, and couldn't help but smile and asked, "Do you want to call Yangzhi and Wushou?" ”

Guo Junru glanced at it, covered his mouth and said, "I want to scream." The question is whether they have time, and where they are going now, the reporter is following, or don't call it. Otherwise, don't even think about being quiet after a meal. ”

"Yes, people are afraid of being famous, pigs are afraid of being strong."

"What to say, what to say, the last few. Don't make sense of it! ”

Cai Yangzhi turned around. The crowd couldn't help but laugh, and Professor Alferov, who could not understand Mandarin, and the two former Nobel laureates showed curious expressions.

"Zhang, what do you say, let's laugh too."

"It's nothing, Professor, we're just thinking about what CUHK students are going to give you a problem at night."

Professor Alferov was stunned. He immediately shook his head and said, "If you want to come out, it's also for Cai and Chen, what does it have to do with me." ”

Charter touched his chin. "To liven up the atmosphere, they're likely to give you the best conductor award first, and if it were me, I'd definitely do it." ”

"Then I will be very honored to accept it."

Surely he was not telling the truth, Professor Alferov glared at him fiercely, and said angrily: "Zhang, my dear triangular player, there is still some time, for the evening performance, I suggest that you look at the score again, especially the third and sixth measures in A major." ”

Everyone laughed again, and the charter was like a child who had made a mistake, and nodded again and again: "Yes, yes, I'll read it now." ”

It was 5 p.m. when I arrived at CUHK, and the university was very enthusiastic about the arrival of the bigwigs in the NB room, including the four Nobel laureates. However, the charter didn't have time to greet them, and as soon as they got off the bus, Zhang Lin, who arrived early, was taken to a small restaurant on campus.

Almost all the richest people in Hong Kong were there, and when they saw that Mr. Gu was about to get up to greet him, he hurriedly held it down and apologized vigorously: "Mr. Gu, Mr. Li, Mr. He, Mr. Shao, I have been rehearsing for an afternoon, and I have made you wait for a long time." ”

While motioning for the waiter to serve coffee, Mr. Ho quipped: "It's three years to leave, and it's harder to find you than to find the Secretary-General of the United Nations." Mr. Zhang, if it weren't for Dr. Cai and Dr. Chen winning this year's Nobel Prize in Physics, would we have to wait another three years? ”

"Mr. He is right in his criticism, I will definitely leave a phone call for your seniors before going abroad next time."

"Joke, joke, come, try the dim sum first, it's very good."

"The dinner will start in a minute, and I'll have to save some stomach."

The charter smiled, and said without self-deprecation: "I don't have any musical cells, I always make mistakes in the afternoon rehearsals, Professor Alferov may call me to open a small stove in a while, seniors, let's get down to business." ”

The most accomplished scientists, playing for the winners, are the "traditions" of the NB Shi yàn room.

Mr. Gu didn't want to waste time and asked bluntly: "Charter, I heard that Prince Mateb, President of Diamond Capital, and Alexander Zimmerman, President of NB Bank, both came to Hong Kong yesterday?" ”

"Gu Lao is very well-informed, and there is indeed such a thing."

Seeing that Mr. Gu looked at him, Mr. Li put down the cup and asked, "Mr. Zhang, there are no outsiders here, can you reveal if you have any plans?" ”

Before the signing of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, in order to stabilize Hong Kong's economy, BJ was worried about the withdrawal of large conglomerates and foreign capital from Hong Kong, and was preparing to set up a "political insurance" in Swiss banks. You protect me 100 million, and I pay you 100 million; You want to insure 10 billion, and I will compensate you 10 billion, trying to relieve the concerns of the "big boss".

NB is an unusual move, which has obviously attracted attention from all sides.

Mr. Gu must have asked for BJ, while Mr. Li represented his Huang He department, because NB Electric's every move will directly affect the stock market and Hong Kong's economy.

The charter did not directly answer their questions, but said lightly: "Seniors, although I have not been in Hong Kong for the past three years, I am not ignorant of many things that have happened in Hong Kong, especially the series of measures taken by the central government to ensure the stability of Hong Kong's economy after the return to the motherland.

What I don't understand very much is that on such a heavy issue, both the Chinese side and the British side have ignored the demands of the middle class and grassroots citizens, knowing that they are the majority, and whether Hong Kong's economy can develop steadily depends on them, not just on our companies. ”

Mr. Li was confused, and thought for a while before asking in a low voice: "Mr. Zhang, does this mean that you have doubts about Hong Kong's economy?" ”

NB Electric only cooperated with them, with little competition, and even cross-held each other's shares.

Before the great crisis, the charter felt the need to remind them of the need to give them a heads up, and confirmed with a stern face: "To be precise, we have always had doubts about the economic structure of Hong Kong, and there was a debate about the industrial structure long before the NB real yàn room became independent from NB Electric.

For example, when most young people in a city are constrained by a unit, because they want to provide a building, they dare not change jobs and dare not pursue their interests and dreams, does such a city still have a future of development?

Young people exchange their youth for bricks, one piece a month, and just one unit in 2 years; After the change, it is their children's turn to continue the game of changing bricks, and the cycle continues; And those who sit on a lot of bricks continue to develop other youth exchange games, so that everyone can continue to change.

We believe that this model is very dangerous, and if the whole economic environment is shaken, the consequences will be unimaginable. And our analysts have just found that the entire Southeast Asian economy, including Hong Kong, has a serious problem, so we must take precautions to make some preparations, and it has nothing to do with whether Hong Kong returns to the motherland. (To be continued......)