141 Xujia, Shaoxing
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Shaoxing, Zhejiang, Xu Xilin's family home. Xu Xilin died, but the influence of the Xu family in Shaoxing and even Zhejiang has not weakened, Xu Wei, Xu Xiqi, Xu Xiji The three brothers are still local celebrities, Xu Wei is an educational academic, Xu Xiqi is the president of the Chamber of Commerce, Xu Xiji is engaged in pharmacy, and all of them are talents.
Xu Xilin once took their brothers to study in Japan together, joined the Liberation Society together, and revolutionized together. He not only influenced the Xu brothers, but also cultivated a large number of revolutionary talents in Shaoxing Datong School.
"Everyone has read Bicheng's letter, let's talk about it, do you want to go for a trip to Nanhua?" Xu Wei asked.
"Why not? Now Nanhua is engaged in large-scale construction, building railways and setting up iron factories, which has attracted many people to Nanyang, and I have heard that the merchants of Wenzhou have run over. I'm thinking about going and looking at it, and if the opportunity is good, I'm also investing in the local area. ”
Xu Xiqi said.
Businessmen are the most practical, businessmen in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are well-informed, and the news of Meihua's investment promotion in Shanghai and Guangzhou cannot be concealed from them, and some people in the Shaoxing Chamber of Commerce also mention that they want to do business with Meihua.
"I don't care, I just care about pharmaceutical research." Xu Xiji said lightly, "But in this matter, it's best to ask your sister-in-law's opinion." ”
"Of course!" Xu Wei nodded.
The sister-in-law of the Xu family is called Wang Zhenhan, that is, Xu Xilin's wife, who once stayed in Japan with her husband, joined the Restoration Society together, and participated in the anti-Qing revolution together, and is a rare heroine.
Wang Zhenhan became friends with Qiu Jin, but unfortunately his husband sacrificed and his good friend also sacrificed. After Xu Xilin's death, she raised her son Xu Xuewen alone. The Xu brothers have always admired this sister-in-law very much.
Xu Xiji said again: "The eldest nephew is also eighteen this year, and he should go out to see the world." Didn't Lu Bicheng say that Nanhua is going to build a dedicated university? Enthusiasm School is the brainchild of the eldest brother, but unfortunately it was burned down, and now there is a chance to rebuild, although it is far away in Nanyang, but our Xu family should be involved in it. ”
"That's right." Xu Xiqi is in line with the Tao.
There is Lu Bicheng's care. Whether it is the continuation of Xu Xilin's ideal of running a school or the development of the future generations of the Xu family, it will be guaranteed.
Seeing that both brothers agreed, Xu Wei nodded solemnly. Now that he is the head of the Xu family, he has to take on more responsibilities. Including the planned Zeal University, it is estimated that he will also realize it.
Then the Xu brothers found their sister-in-law Wang Zhenhan, and when they heard that the Xu brothers were going to Nanyang, Wang Zhenhan was very surprised and hesitated.
"Second uncle, are you going to Nanhua?" Xu Xuewen looked at several uncles excitedly.
"You also know Nanhua?" Xu Wei asked with a smile.
"How can you not know? How majestic it was that they defeated the Dutch and founded a nation! What are the teachers and classmates in our school talking about? Xu Xuewen said excitedly.
"What are you talking about?" Xu Weidao.
"Some teachers feel that Nanyang is remote and backward. Barbarian land, uncivilized, nothing remarkable. The classmates think they have the ability, and there is a classmate from Guangdong in our class, who said that her uncle flew a plane in Nanhua, but she was angry. He also said that their family has thousands of acres of fertile land in Nanhua, and they have to ride a horse to finish it. ”
Xu Xuewen said.
"Then do you want to go to Nanyang?" Xu Wei asked with a smile.
"This-" Xu Xuewen turned his head to look at his mother Wang Zhenhan, but unfortunately Wang Zhenhan was blind due to excessive infection in his early years. I couldn't see my son's eager eyes.
Going overseas, for a young man in his teens and twenties, there is an indescribable temptation. It means that you can see a lot of advanced things.
Wang Zhenhan has also been abroad, how can he not know his son's thoughts, and he knows that the young man's heart is about to fly out when he listens to that tone.
Going to the unfamiliar Nanhua, she was a little worried.
"Although I'm blind, my heart is not blind, but Nanhua is really that good?" Wang Zhenhan asked.
"It's true that the current conditions are not good, but there is something to hope for. This matter was invited by Mr. Lu Bicheng, who is now the vice minister of education of Nanhua, and her lover is the minister of industry of Nanhua, so it is expected that her words will not be false.
And she also said. The South China government is willing to prepare for the establishment of a dedicated university to realize the ideal of national education for the big brother army. I thought about it, the current situation in the country is in chaos, and the warlords from all walks of life are divided, and going to Nanyang is a good opportunity for our Xu family and the old department of the Restoration Society. After all, we don't have anything to do with Nanhua. They are warmly invited, and their intentions are sincere.
In the past, the Liberation Society also received funding from Chinese businessmen in the south, and had good cooperation, although they have not been in touch for many years, but the relationship is still there. ”
Xu Wei explained.
"The second brother is right. Sister-in-law, you don't know, Nanhua's gang doesn't have a good relationship with the Kuomintang, they don't want to deal with the Kuomintang, they have their own system, and we should be friendly with Nanhua for this. ”
Xu Xiji interjected, looking a little gloating.
Tao Chengzhang, the new leader of the Restoration Society, was killed, and the people of the Liberation Society knew in their hearts who the murderer was, but there was no evidence, although the Liberation Society was now scattered, and the bigwigs of the organization did not advocate retaliation, but most of the members did not look down on the Kuomintang in their hearts. The grudge between the two sides is too deep.
Xu Xiji's words made Xu Wei frown, he was now disheartened, he just wanted teachers to educate people and engage in academic research, but he didn't want to participate in the political struggle, but he also held his breath in his heart and did not refute his brother's words.
Hearing Xu Xiji mention the political struggle, Wang Zhenhan's hesitation in his heart disappeared immediately, for the sake of her son, she seemed to want to leave this place of right and wrong, and Lu Bicheng mentioned the preparation of a dedicated university to continue Xu Xilin's ideals, she couldn't refuse this kind of kindness.
"Alright! Just do it according to the second uncle's opinion! However, our family will not be involved in political struggles in the future, and we can make money, educate teachers, or concentrate on pharmaceuticals. Wang Zhenhan admonished.
Her opinion, the Xu family brothers couldn't help but listen, Xu Wei and the others nodded solemnly.
In fact, after Xinhai, the Liberation Society had withdrawn from the political stage of the Republic of China, and the young people who had been enthusiastic at the beginning shifted their energies to education, business, and other aspects.
Xu Xuewen was secretly excited, his classmate was a woman, and his father was the manager of Occidental Petroleum in Shaoxing, and he was soon transferred back to the capital of South China as a government official, and she could go back to school with her.
"This way we can finally not be separated, I really want to try what it feels like to fly a plane." Xu Xuewen thought beautifully in his heart.
The female classmate once accidentally said that her uncle, who was a pilot, was not only good at fighting, but also flew a plane to soak a girl.
This made Xu Xuewen remember it deeply, thinking of the blue ocean in the legendary South China Sea, Xu Xuewen's heart flew away all of a sudden. All of them have been abroad for generations, so how can they let the young Xu Xuewen not go out to wander in China...... Three Mr. Xu. I've taken care of my tickets and luggage. ”
A stocky middle-aged man smiled at Brother Xu Wei.
"There's Mr. Lauwood." Xu Wei arched his hand.
The name of Mr. Wu in front of him is Wu Ming, a manager of the Meihua Company who is about to be transferred back to Nanhua, and he is also the comprador of the Western Petroleum Company in Shaoxing.
"It's an honor to be able to spend time with you in Shanghai. The heroic deeds of the Xu brothers. Admirable. I have been here for two years, and every time I mention Mr. Xu Xilin, people will praise him, but unfortunately God is jealous of talent. ”
Wu Ming sighed.
Shaoxing has flourished since ancient times, and the charm of Jiangnan has edified generations. Whether in business or in literature or committed to scientific research, a large number of talents have emerged in all walks of life, no wonder the headquarters is so concerned.
Hearing Wu Ming mention his brother, the Xu family brothers felt gloomy in their hearts, and at the same time felt proud.
Judging from the enthusiastic attitude of this Manager Wu, the Xu family will definitely be valued when they arrive in Nanhua, thinking of this, Xu Wei is secretly relieved.
"This is my brother's only son, Xu Xuewen. Learn the text, say hello to Mr. Wu. Xu Wei said to Xu Xuewen.
For Manager Wu, who is about to accompany the Xu family to Nanyang in the whole city, Xu Wei does not dare to underestimate him. The other party is a well-known comprador in Shaoxing, and many businessmen in Shaoxing have to rely on him for food.
"I've met Mr. Wu, hello Mr. Wu." Xu Xuewen said respectfully.
"Haha. I know you, you're Lily's classmate. Call me Uncle Wu in the future! Wu Ming smiled heartily, looking at Wu Xuewen, who was a talent, his eyes were full of appreciation.
"Huh?" Xu Xuewen looked at Wu Ming with an enthusiastic face in front of him with some surprise, and raised his head to see a young cardamom girl walking towards with a smile. That blue school outfit was all too familiar.
"Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao will arrive. This is the little girl Wu Lili. Wu Ming said, looking at his generous daughter with a proud face.
After some greetings, Wu Ming smiled: "Hehe." Three Mr. Xu, let's go to the boat and talk in detail! ”
"Okay." The Xu brothers arched their hands, and they also had a lot of questions about Nanhua that they wanted to ask Wu Ming.
The adults walked away in amusement. Xu Xuewen and Wu Lili, two young men and women, were left to watch the scenery at the bow of the boat.
Xu Xuewen secretly looked at Wu Lili's clean face, and when he found that the other party looked at it, he immediately turned his head.
"I'm glad you're here too." Wu Lili said, her voice was a little weak, but Xu Xuewen heard the sweetness hidden in her words.
"I didn't expect it to be so fast. When my uncle told me the other day that he was going to go to the South Seas, I was very happy. Do you say that the sea in the South Seas is as blue as this one? Xu Xuewen said with a smile.
"Hmm. It is very clear and transparent, and you can see the corals at the bottom of the water. There are also a variety of tropical fish in the water, which is very beautiful. The colorful baker on the beach, the coconut trees on the shore, a variety of fruits, and the comfortable sea breeze, the South Seas are really beautiful. ”
Wu Lili longed, and said that it would be better if she could walk on the beach with her beloved, and the sky would be sprinkled with a round of bright moonlight.
"Is it possible to fly a plane there, fly over the blue ocean, fly over the dense rainforest?"
Xu Xuewen asked, looking at Wu Lili expectantly. This question is very important to him, he has always dreamed of the blue sky, and Nanhua seems to be the only place where he can achieve this dream.
"Of course. We have one in our house! I've been there. Wu Lili puffed up her chest proudly, and the budding buds were already quite large.
However, he was directly ignored by Xu Xuewen, he grabbed Wu Lili's hand and asked anxiously: "Really?" Can I give it a try? ”
"You?" Wu Lili looked at Xu Xuewen's eager eyes, nodded and said, "That's my uncle's baby, I'll take you to ask him when the time comes, he loves me the most." ”
A day later, when the ship arrived in Shanghai, Wu Ming took the Xu brothers straight to William's Garden in the Public Concession.
Looking at the pavilions, fountains, rockeries, and flower-filled manors, Xu Wei sat in the car, secretly surprised in his heart. In the concession, where every inch of land is valuable, people who can live in such a place must be extremely powerful.
"Manager Wu, what is this?" He asked.
"This is the home of the owner of the Shanghai headquarters of Meihua. He said that you were coming, that he wanted to see you. He's a good talker. Wu Ming said with a smile.
As soon as I got out of the car, I saw Lin Yimin standing at the door, smiling and walking over.
"Brother Wu, it's been hard all the way." Lin Yimin said with a smile.
"It's not hard, Mr. Lin. This is President Xu Weixu, this President Xu Xiqi Xu, and this is Mr. Xu Xiji. and Ms. Wang Zhenhan and her son-in-law Xu Xuewen. ”
Wu Ming enthusiastically introduced, and then introduced Lin Yimin: "This is Mr. Lin Yimin, my boss, young and promising. ”
"Brother Wu laughed." Lin Yimin smiled and warmly invited the Xu family brothers to enter the door.
Lin Yimin's enthusiastic attitude made the Xu brothers very useful, and they walked into this magnificent house with a little trepidation.
Looking at the glittering place covered with precious marble, the spacious ballroom, all kinds of trendy furniture, and the famous masterpieces on the wall, Xu Wei sighed in his heart.
"This house is amazing! I don't think there are many in Shanghai. Xu Xiqi first exclaimed. He's a businessman, so he's more sleek and open.
Lin Yimin nodded and said with a smile: "The house is a little big, and it feels a little empty." Someone else sent it, but I couldn't refuse, so I had to stay. The boat to Nanhua only took a few days, and a few Mr. Xu lived here with peace of mind, allowing me to fulfill the friendship of the landlord. ”
Xu Wei looked at Wu Ming and saw that he had no objection, so he nodded with a smile and said, "Then bother." ”
"I believe that Brother Wu has already told you about the situation in Nanhua, and I will not repeat it. In short, we have a sincere heart for the Xu family and the comrades of the Restoration Association, and hope that the two sides will work together to create a great cause. If there is anything you need help with, just ask, you can help. Lin Yimin said sincerely.
He has attracted a lot of investment these days, and the funds are needed by Nanhua, but at the same time, he also needs talents like Xu Wei, so the arrival of the Xu family makes Lin Yimin very happy.
"Thank you, Mr. Lin, for your kindness. Going to Nanyang has indeed given us a new opportunity, and it is also my ambition to open a school and cultivate Chinese talents. Xu Wei said with a smile.
What he said was that the Liberation Society did not go to South China to fight for power, but only wanted to run education and cultivate talents.
Lin Yimin nodded, seeing the sincerity in the other party's eyes, he turned to Xu Xiqi again: "Nanhua is a hot land for investment, I believe that Mr. Xu will not be disappointed after the inspection, I hope that Mr. Xu will have the opportunity to promote Nanhua more, so that more businessmen from Jiangsu and Zhejiang can invest in Nanhua." ”
"Of course. In recent years, Shaoxing Chamber of Commerce has maintained a good cooperative relationship with Meihua Company, isn't it? Xu Xiqi said with a smile.
"That's right. Boss Xu has helped me a lot, and I believe that we will have more opportunities for cooperation in Nanhua. Wu Ming said with a smile.
Wu Lili secretly looked at Xu Xuewen who was sitting next to her, the elders were talking, but the two juniors couldn't interject, they were not interested in their topic, and they felt a little depressed.
"Uncle Lin, is Sister Lin here? I'm going to see her. Wu Lili interjected.
"Sister Lin?" Lin Yimin was stunned for a moment, and then remembered that Wu Lili gave her daughter Lin Shuyi a nickname Sister Lin, and he smiled: "Upstairs." ”
"Xuewen, let's go up and see Sister Lin!" After speaking, he grabbed Xu Xuewen's hand and went upstairs.
"This minx!" Wu Ming looked at the pair of young men who disappeared on the stairs and scolded with a smile, and everyone laughed and said nothing. (To be continued) RQ
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