At about 3 o'clock in the afternoon on January 17, 1977, we took the flight and arrived at Hucheng International Airport.

After we got off the plane, Zhou Xiaoming's father, my godfather, and the local welcome group headed by Zhou Zhenguo picked us up and put us on a bus.

They were going to take us to an international hotel in Shanghai.

On the way, we admired this beautiful and western-inspired city!

I feel that this city is very different in the mainland, and the whole cityscape and architecture are full of Western modernist atmosphere! The atmosphere of these cities is very free and casual, and the citizens are dressed in colorful clothes, and they are holding hands, smiling, and strolling along the road!

On the banks of the Huangpu River, on Nanjing Road, there are all kinds of European-style buildings, which are like a physical museum of Western architecture, which is reminiscent of the chaotic, crazy and prosperous scenes of the thirties and forties of the twentieth century, when it was the bridgehead of the Westerners to conquer the Asian continent and the adventurer's paradise!

After moving into the hotel, the U.S. delegation maintained the way they lived in the capital, so Xiaoda and I lived in a suite, Xiaoming and Ouyang Fengxing lived together, and Yanfang still lived with a female reporter.

After we put away our luggage and belongings, we all drank coffee at the café of the hotel and enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the Huangpu River.

Dr. Lonier happily invited me to sit with him and chat.

Dr. Lonier said, "Jack! I love the view! It's a city full of life! ”

I said, "Yes! Because it was originally a museum of Western culture, it was also a testing ground for Westerners to transform Orientals! Therefore, I love the city too! However, the city raises the question for me, when Western civilization collides with Eastern civilization, is it the West that saves the East, or does the East save the West?! ”

Dr. Lonier smiled and said, "Oh! Jack! This is a very interesting question! I'd like to hear your answer to this question! May I? ”

I said, "Of course!" In my opinion, the West and the East are like two strangers at first! One day, the two men met face to face on a single-plank bridge! Everyone wants to move forward, and as a result, collisions and conflicts arise! It should be said that everyone is a master and has wisdom! After their eyes met, the East automatically lay down on the single-plank bridge and let the West step on it! Westerners think they have won! However, the Oriental people have practiced qigong, they don't care about being stepped on, they get up, shake off the dirt on their bodies, and then, the Oriental people stand up and go in their own direction again! The best ending is that everyone passes through this single-plank bridge! The whole process tells us that everyone is saved because of the humility of the East! Because, under the single-plank bridge is a volcanic crater filled with hot magma! ”

After Dr. Ronier applauded, he smiled and said, "Jack! Your story is so wonderful! I feel that humility and tolerance are valuable virtues! But, I feel, lying on the ground and letting someone else step on me! This must be a terrible feeling! ”

Everyone laughed!

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During the two days of January 18 and 19, Uncle Zhou and his team arranged compact and orderly activities for the US delegation.

The delegation visited various large enterprises and residential communities in Shanghai, and visited the bases of famous manufacturing enterprises in Shanghai, such as ships, aircraft, automobiles, electromechanical, textile, and electronics.

The members of the US delegation were very shocked by the mainland's perfect industrial system and exquisite industrial technology!

Prior to this, the US personnel always believed that the mainland was not very backward, and that its level of development had only stayed in the 34s of the 20 th century, and had even regressed to the situation of the last years of the Qing Dynasty!

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At 8 a.m. on 20 January, except for me, Xiaoda, Xiaoming, and Yanfang, the other members of the US delegation were all going to return to Hong Kong City directly from Shanghai.

The four of us saw off Dr. Ronier, Ouyang Fengxing and other acquaintances in the hotel parking lot.

Because Ouyang Fengxing had been in the mainland before, and he had the dual identity of Taiwan's military intelligence agency and CIA, he was very worried that something would happen to him, so he followed the delegation and returned to Hong Kong City first.

After seeing them off, the four of us went back to my house with Xiaoda, and we chatted in the living room of the house.

I said, "Xiaoming! When are we going to visit your parents at your house? ”

Xiaoming smiled and said, "My dad told me, at 10 o'clock this morning, my dad came here and picked us up and took us to my house!" When the time comes, I'll check out and go home! The three of you should change to a three-bedroom suite! ”

I said, "Okay, Xiaoming! Now, you and Xiaoda go to check out and change rooms! Wait, your dad is here, and we can go with him!" ”

So, Xiaoming and Xiaoda went out to the front desk of the hotel to run errands.

Yanfang and I were chatting in the living room.

Yanfang smiled and said, "Ah Cai! The bracelets and rings my sister gave me are so beautiful! I want to take it! ”

I said, "Yanfang, don't bring these valuable things in the mainland, show off your wealth!" It's easy to attract robbery! ”

Xiaoming smiled and said, "Okay! Back home! I'll show it to my mother and other family members! ”

Soon, Xiaoming and Xiaoda checked out and changed rooms and came back.

The four of us moved our luggage and belongings to our newly opened three-bedroom suite.

We had just put our luggage and belongings in our new suite when Uncle Zhou Zhenguo rang the doorbell and came to our room.

At this time, I saw that Uncle Zhou's hair was all white, and he was a little thin and haggard!

Suddenly, my nose was sour and tears flowed down on their own!

Uncle Zhou rushed over and hugged us one by one!

Uncle Zhou smiled and said, "Alas! It's been a few years, and you've all grown up! Yanfang has also changed from a little girl to a beautiful big girl! These days, I'm busy serving foreigners, and I don't have time to gather and talk with you! Let's go home! Your Aunt Xue has prepared a large table of wine and food at home! ”

So, we brought our personal documents, weapons, cash, etc.

Xiaoming brought his own luggage and belongings.

Then, everyone followed Uncle Zhou out of the room first and arrived at the hotel's parking lot.

Here, everyone took Uncle Zhou's business car to Zhou's house!

On the way to Zhou's house, Uncle Zhou took us to the Bund, Confucius Temple and other places for sightseeing, and Uncle Zhou's adjutant also helped us take pictures.

At noon, we arrived at the courtyard of the Zhou family!

The Zhou family is a large European-style villa with a large courtyard, parking lot and garden.

Our car was parked in the parking lot of the yard.

After we got out of the car, Aunt Xue and several of Xiaoming's cousins greeted us in the yard.

Aunt Xue came over and hugged me, and he said with tears in his eyes, "Godson! You've finally come to visit your godmother! Let's go inside and have tea and talk! ”

Then, Aunt Xue took me and Yanfang's hands, and everyone followed Aunt Xue and Uncle Zhou into the house.

Entering the house, Aunt Xue asked Xiaoming, Xiaoda and Yanfang to chat with Xiaoming's four cousins.

I followed Uncle Zhou and Aunt Xue to chat with Uncle Zhou in the office at home.

When we got to the office, the three of us sat on the couch over tea and chatted.

Aunt Xue smiled and said, "Ah Cai! You're just in time for the rain! If it weren't for you to ask Xiaodong to send us 5 million yuan! Our house was robbed by someone else! We just bought this villa for 300,000 yuan! My brother's family used to live in a prefabricated house in Zhabei District, and I spent 150,000 yuan to help them buy a smaller villa next door to our house! In this way, everyone can take care of each other in the future! ”

I said, "Yes! Relatives get together, do things and live life etc a little better! You use this money to improve your life! In the past few years, Xiaoming and I have worked hard outside, and we have not taken care of you, and we have also been helped by the family! Alas, what a misery it has made you elders! ”

Uncle Zhou smiled and said, "Alas! Ahh You are the most capable and sensible person among so many of our children! Now, how are you working and living in Port City? ”

I said, "Alas! Needless to say, in business, everyone is doing a great job! In terms of business, we have been doing business and engaging in companies! I do make a lot of money! Recently, I built a 1,300-hectare seaport and logistics base with Lao Mei, and at the same time, I have a lot of land reserves! In terms of cash, we are not short of funds for investment and living! In terms of life, now, me, Xiaoda, Xiaoming and Dr. Wei have the object of starting a family, and next year, we plan to get married and start a family in Hong Kong City! ”

Uncle Zhou smiled and said, "Okay! Ahh You're an all-rounder! Nothing will bother you! How's Xiaoming's situation? ”

I said, "Xiaoming is very good in business!" I also work very hard in my studies! He went with us to participate in Lao Mei's training camp, and he also received many awards for meritorious service in the CIA! However, Xiaoming is not interested in doing business and running a company! In terms of life, his love object is called Xue Meifeng, she is the daughter of a wealthy Taiwanese businessman, and at present, their relationship is quite good. I gave Xiaoming millions of dollars and helped him buy a villa, and now, Xiaoming has lived in his own villa! ”

Uncle Zhou said: "Alas! Xiaoming has lived a prosperous life since he was a child, and he is spoiled by us! He doesn't like to do things that he doesn't like to do! Ah Cai, in the future, you can help Xiaoming more! Xiaoming is very good, and he is also a smart and good boy! ”

I said, "Okay! Uncle Zhou and Aunt Xue, you can rest assured, now, although we work in the CIA, our department is a civilian unit, and we generally rarely come into contact with killings, so it is still a relatively safe place! ”

Uncle Zhou said: "Alas! You've done a lot of work for HQ! When the conditions are ripe, you will gradually withdraw from the front line! If you walk a lot by the river, you will definitely have to get your shoes wet! ”

I said, "Okay! If there is a chance, I will definitely let Xiaoming return to you, you don't have a relative by your side, and you can't take care of your elders! ”

Aunt Xue smiled and said, "Ah Cai! Now, there's no need to rush these things! Now, you and Uncle Zhou can still take care of ourselves! I heard Xiaoming say, at the moment, your port company in Port City is recruiting employees, right? ”

I said, "Yes! Xiaoming also told me that Aunt Xue has several nephews and nieces who are not working, if Aunt Xue can rest assured, this time, let them go to Hong Kong City with us! In our company in Hong Kong City, there will be no problems with food, housing, work and income! We'll all arrange it for them! ”

Aunt Xue smiled and said, "Ah Cai! That's great! In this way, you have really done our Xue family a great favor! This time, I will let the four children, Xue Ren, Xue Yi, Xue Li and Xue Ying, go to Hong Kong City with you to live and develop! ”

Uncle Zhou said: "Ah Cai! Do we need to clear the border with the four of them? ”

I smiled and said, "Don't!" You just give them a regular letter of introduction! It's a hassle for you to go through the border crossing procedures! We have our own channels, we guarantee that they have legal status outside the country and arrive in Port City safely and conveniently! ”

Uncle Zhou smiled and said, "Understood! Now, your business capabilities are really strong! You really need to make a lot of money to maintain this situation! ”

Aunt Xue smiled and said, "Ah Cai! We're pretty much done talking here! Lunch is almost ready! Let's go down and talk to them! ”

So, Uncle Zhou, and Aunt Xue left the office and went downstairs to the living room to chat with everyone.

Aunt Xue introduced me to four cousins, who are:

The eldest boy, twenty-five years old, named Xue Ren, returned to the city to know the youth, and had no job at home.

The second boy, twenty-two years old, named Xue Yi, returned to the city to know the youth, and had no job at home.

The third girl, twenty years old, named Xue Li, is unemployed and is learning to sing Yue Opera.

The fourth girl, eighteen years old, named Xue Ying, is unemployed and is learning to sing Yue Opera.

They are all children of Liyuan, therefore, they are all handsome guys and beautiful embryos, and they are also very decently dressed, but in terms of temperament, they seem a little melancholy and confused.

After introducing the siblings, everyone went to the restaurant for dinner.

Aunt Xue prepared a hearty and authentic Shanghai cuisine for us!

After everyone took their seats, they began to eat and chat like a family.

Xue Ren smiled and said, "Ah Cai! It's such a pleasure to meet you guys! Xue Yi and I just went to Yunnan to cut the queue and return to the city, and now, we are working as temporary porters in the port! Xue Li and Xue Ying learn to sing in the opera school! My aunt told us that let's go to Hong Kong City with you to live and develop, which makes us full of hope for life again! We really want to go to Port City with you to develop! We won't get you in trouble like this, will we? ”

I smiled and said, "Brother Xue Ren! Your visit to Port City is our thought and hope! No hassle! We are a family, plus, we also have the ability to arrange your work and life! You just have to go with confidence! ”

Aunt Xue smiled and said, "Xue Ren, Xue Yi, Xue Li, Xue Yi, Ah is the big boss who values love and righteousness!" When you get there, you just listen to Ah Cai and Xiaoming's arrangement, just do your own work, and if you have the opportunity, you can go back to Shanghai to visit your parents and us! You know? ”

The four of them were all tearful and thought that Aunt Xue nodded!

At about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, after we finished eating, Uncle Zhou and I drank tea and chatted in his office.

Uncle Zhou said: "Ah Cai! I heard Xiaoming say, this time, you also went to Dr. Wei's house, visited his parents, and picked up his younger brothers and sisters to go to Hong Kong City to develop, right? ”

I said, "Yes! It must be very difficult for them to live in the countryside! We went to the Wei family to visit the elderly, sent them letters, sent some gifts, and we discussed with the old people that the younger brothers and sisters of the Wei family would go to the port city to work and live! ”

Uncle Zhou said, "Okay! Tomorrow morning, I'll ask my secretary to take you to Wei's house!" He's been there and knows the roads there well! The day after tomorrow, I will arrange your flight to Yangcheng, as well as your pick-up and accommodation in Yangcheng! After that, you'll make your own arrangements! ”

I said, "Okay! The Wei family has two boys and two girls, and they are 18 to 13 years old, Uncle Zhou! Prepare a few decent outfits and shoes for them, and help them write a letter of introduction to know their specific situation! So, now, let's head back to the hotel and rest! ”

Uncle Zhou said, "Okay! These specific things, I'll leave it to you Aunt Xue and Xiaoming to do! It's a long way to go from Hucheng to Weijia Road, tomorrow at 8 o'clock in the morning, the three of you will wait in the hotel lobby, and I will let Xiaoming and the secretary pick you up! ”

So, after me, Xiaoda and Yanfang said goodbye to Uncle Zhou, Aunt Xue, Xiaoming, Xue Ren, Xue Yi, Xue Li and Xue Ying, Uncle Zhou's secretary drove us back to the hotel to rest.

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