Men and women eating in the courtyard

"Second brother? You don't seem surprised?"

Ji Yuxiu introduced the situation in the bureau and the current public security situation, and looked at Li Xuewu in confusion.

"Or did you know that it would happen..."

"I am a human, not a god--"

Li Xuewu looked at her with amusement and asked, "What did Director Zheng say?"

"Just asked to make an emergency plan..."

Ji Yuxiu introduced hesitantly: "The whole bureau is preparing for this matter, and everyone has canceled their vacation."

"Well, the factory is the same."

Li Xuewu sighed and said: "In an extraordinary period, we are constrained and have to do it."

"You are not old enough and have not enough experience, so don't rush forward for this kind of thing."

"Yes, second brother, I understand."

Ji Yuxiu naturally understood her second brother's evaluation of herself.

"It's just inevitable in the work. I'm a little unsure about these problems, so I want to ask you for advice."

"We are family, I won't hide it from you."

Li Xuewu nodded slowly, took the teacup handed over by Gu Ning, and asked: "Is the child asleep?"

"Yes, Mom and Jingru are upstairs."

Gu Ning nodded, responded softly, and sat quietly beside Li Xuewu.

She naturally wouldn't take the initiative to interfere in such things, and even the ideological education activities in the unit would be avoided if possible.

If there was really no way to avoid it, any materials to be written would be brought home, and Li Xuewu would write and add words, and then write after setting the tone.

In terms of controlling the current situation and the situation, the family unanimously believed that Li Xuewu had enough experience and long-term vision.

Even his father who was far away in Jinling could not hide his appreciation and attention to him, which was what Gu Ning had always relied on.

Li Xuewu took one step at a time in Beijing, and impressed the leaders above with his practical actions and work achievements.

He also left a reputation of being a capable person within the system, which really made his parents who were far away in Jinling proud.

If you want to talk about ideology and politics, I am afraid no one can be more advanced than Li Xuewu. He has made it impossible for him to go abroad.

He only has a badge on his chest now, but as long as he attends important occasions, that small piece of achievement earned through military exploits and labor is enough to protect him from bullets and shelter the whole family from wind and rain.

It was Li Xuewu's suggestion that his father went to Jinling.

In the subsequent storms, Li Xuewu was able to predict in advance and send the news to his mother in time.

Either write a letter home or make a phone call, and talk about the family and trivialities and remind them.

Of course, after reading those letters, Gu Ning felt that they were more verbose than usual, with one sentence on the left to take care of your health in the strong wind, and one sentence on the right to pay attention to the cold in the dampness.

She didn't understand what these words meant, but her parents cared more about him, relied on him more and paid more attention to him.

Therefore, Gu Ning respected Li Xuewu's opinions and suggestions in the professional field.

At least in her opinion, Li Xuewu has the absolute right to speak in her and his family about thoughts, politics, situations, etc.

Since Li Xuewu can take care of his own home and his family, how can she let him sit here and talk with Ji Yuxiu alone?

Husband and wife are of one mind, support each other, and share weal and woe.

Ji Yuxiu is Li Xuecai's partner, that is, her future sister-in-law, this is called sharing weal and woe.

After dinner, they have to talk about serious matters. Even if she doesn't express her opinion, just sitting here can make Ji Yuxiu feel her attention.

Of course, it can also make Li Xuewu feel her attention to his family.

She understands these principles, or she gets along with Li Xuewu day by day, and her mother never tires of telling her.

Finally, after having a child, getting along with Li Xuewu's family, and having a better living and working environment, she has the patience and determination to step out of her own world to look at these problems and think about these problems.

As long as Li Xuewu is by her side, she can have absolute confidence to think, feel, and grow.

Therefore, she often hears people talking behind her back at work, or talking to her face to face with hidden meanings and implications.

Some people would say that she, with her strong background, made Li Xuewu successful.

In fact, she would rather say that Li Xuewu also made her successful.

Aren’t husbands and wives supposed to make each other successful and depend on each other?

That’s why there is the saying that we wish to be lovebirds in the sky and branches on the ground.

——

"We have received some news and intelligence," Ji Yuxiu said with some concern: "Someone wants to harm us."

"Who? The branch?"

Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows, then raised his head and said, "Is it the one who made the public speech on August 7?"

"It is right to make emergency plans and strengthen defenses."

He took a sip of the teacup, thought about it, and then said, "But there is no need to panic."

"The other party's target is not you, but this system, and the people at a deeper level in this system."

"Second brother——"

Ji Yuxiu was stunned by his words, and the confusion in her eyes also revealed her inner thoughts.

"I still don't understand what you mean. Do you mean that this matter will affect...?"

"You only need to remember one sentence."

Li Xuewu put down the teacup in his hand, pointed at her, and reminded her: "No desire, no strength."

"As long as you have no desires and no demands, it doesn't matter. Do you understand?"

He did not directly answer Ji Yuxiu's question, nor did he confirm her guess.

Because no matter how she guessed, the limitations of cognition would also limit her thinking, and she could not see through the fog and illusion.

Only by standing from a perspective other than history and looking at these issues from a global perspective can we see the essence of the problem.

But this essence can only be understood by Li Xuewu in the current environment, and it can only be understood by anyone else, not by words.

If you fool history from the perspective of time, history will also be fooled by time.

Therefore, Li Xuewu always maintains the attitude of a bystander, and it is better to be safe than sorry.

Regarding the questions and speculations raised by Ji Yuxiu, he thought about it and talked about his arrangements in the factory.

"Our factory belongs to the industrial system, and the key tasks and main contradictions are different from those of powerful departments such as the branch."

"Therefore, we cannot do emergency mobilization like the branch, and we cannot make emergency plans in a big way."

"But we have already discussed and arranged relevant plans and preparations to deal with special situations in various forms."

"Including the factory guards, security departments, militia companies and other effective strong backbones to maintain the stability of the factory area and employees."

"While building the dam, we must also fully consider the importance of propaganda and ideological education in work, and fully coordinate..."

He said these words as if they were going in the opposite direction and were irrelevant.

But just looking at Ji Yuxiu's slightly frowned and thoughtful expression, you can know that she should understand what he meant.

"The course of history is jointly promoted and written by countless people," Li Xuewu said softly: "It is beyond human intervention and influence, otherwise it would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot and overestimating one's own strength."

Gu Ning couldn't help but look at him when he heard him speak so bluntly, and put his hand on his leg to remind him to pay attention to the scale.

Ji Yuxiu is still young after all, and she is passionate about her career, loyal to her unit, and has strict requirements for herself.

In fact, from an objective and fair perspective, it is a very excellent and advanced performance.

But she is Li Xuecai's object, and she is the sister entrusted to him by Li Xuewu's bad friend Ji Weidong.

At this time, he must stand up and express a more individual attitude and thinking.

You can say he is selfish, or you can say he is utilitarian.

Since Ji Yuxiu called him the second brother, these words are naturally said to his younger brother and sister-in-law.

Rather than advising the cadres of the branch.

Besides, at this time and place, if Ji Yuxiu is a cadre of the branch, he can't sit here.

——

"It's too dark. If you don't want to stay, let Jiankun take you."

Before eight o'clock, Ji Yuxiu had already got the answer she wanted. Perhaps there was still a trace of confusion, but her eyes were suddenly clear and she insisted on going back.

Liu Yin handed the child to Qin Jingru to take care of, and also came down from the stairs.

This is her son's home. Whether it is to keep guests or to send them off, only her son and daughter-in-law can speak.

She only told her future daughter-in-law to be safe and visit Han's house more often.

Now Ji Yuxiu's brother, Ji Weidong's wife Han Yating, is still living in her mother's house.

Ji Weidong sneaks back every few months to see his wife and children.

But his work is more important, and he has no time to rest, whether in public or private.

Their family has a house, but they are worried about leaving Han Yating alone at home, even if they hire a nanny.

Therefore, after comprehensive consideration, Han Yating lives in her mother's house, and Ji Yuxiu, as an aunt, often visits her nephew.

Liu Yin treats her as her own daughter. She can't give her much support in work, but can only care and guide her more in life.

The contact method from Hongcheng to Beijing is too complicated, so Ji Yuxiu's parents, that is, her in-laws, have only met once.

But the kindness of Liu Yin and Li Shun's family to Ji Yuxiu, especially the care of Liu Yin as a mother-in-law, even the Ji family couple who were far away in Hong Kong were grateful and relieved.

Although there was no telephone contact, nor sensitive correspondence.

But Ji Yuxiu could bring home some fashionable things that were not available on the market every month.

These were all purchased by the Ji family couple in Hong Kong, and they specifically asked Ji Weidong to bring them to the Li family through special channels.

Although it was the Li family who married a daughter-in-law and took care of Ji Yuxiu, Ji Yuxiu was also their daughter.

They were relieved and happy to find such a caring and caring in-laws in Hong Kong.

With their family's power, it would be easy to find a better family for their daughter.

But the two had a common opinion on the arrangement of their daughter.

Although the Li family was not rich, it definitely had unlimited potential, and was more humane and homely.

This marriage was decided by the eldest brother Ji Weidong, who valued Li Xuewu's development more.

The Li family has four children, all of whom have their own development direction.

The eldest family naturally takes root in school and focuses on technology.

The eldest couple are both educated and qualified people, and they work in the same unit.

Needless to say, Li Xuewu, the second child, has a similar background to Ji Yuxiu.

Although the third child, Li Xuecai, has not graduated yet, the singleness of his major and the family tradition have basically determined his future development direction.

The fourth child is a daughter, who is taken care of by Li Xuewu and works in the Red Star Factory. Her future is also limitless.

No one can find fault with Ji Weidong's choice of marriage, let alone any opinions.

But the more this is the case, the more Liu Yin cannot let others talk about it, even if it is a compliment.

Therefore, she has many instructions for Ji Yuxiu's safety and life.

Li Xuewu and Gu Ning are brothers and sisters-in-law, and they have more understanding and concern from their peers.

Gu Ning stood beside her. Although he didn't say anything, he made her feel cared for and loved.

Li Xuewu, the second brother, was more like a parent. Seeing that she insisted on going home, he arranged a car to take her home.

"It's all nonsense. You are a lesbian after all. Even if you have a gun, it won't be of any use."

He waved his hand, motioned to Han Jiankun and said, "Hold her car on the roof, and then go to the warehouse to move a few boxes of the specialties I brought back."

"It's too troublesome, second brother——"

Ji Yuxiu said with some embarrassment: "I eat and get food, so you can't blame me for the milk when you get home."

"If you don't take it, the milk will come to you."

Li Xuewu smiled and teased her: "Second brother gave it to me, so you are no longer a heretic."

"You can keep some for yourself and send them to Han Yating."

He nodded and said: "Although the supply and marketing department of the factory has everything, it is a fresh specialty after all. Try it."

"Thank you, second brother and second sister-in-law——"

Ji Yuxiu knew that this was the care of her second brother, so she accepted this friendship.

If the second brother really wanted to bring something home, he could just arrange for a driver to take it there, so there was no need for her to take it back.

It was just because her mother-in-law told her to pay more attention to and visit her sister-in-law.

My sister-in-law is doing well, and they get along well.

My nephew is also young and won't care more or less.

But after all, my sister-in-law has an elderly person at home, so she can't go empty-handed every time she goes to visit.

Although she also earns a salary, these gifts are also considered an expense.

No matter how much she earns or how little she earns, this is because the second brother cares for his future younger siblings.

After all, he is not married yet, and Li Xuecai has no income. When they get along, they sometimes have to spend her money.

The last time she came back, Li Xuecai also mentioned to her that her second brother asked him if he had any pocket money in his pocket.

The second brother not only gave him pocket money, but also reminded him not to be stingy with his partner.

Everyone has a living, no matter how much they earn, it belongs to the second brother.

This kind of concern for their younger brothers and sisters is really like being an older brother, and it also makes Ji Yuxiu and Li Xuecai respect their second brother from the bottom of their hearts.

It's not that I have any objections to the eldest brother Xuewen, I respect him equally, but I feel a sense of reverence for the second brother as a parent.

Therefore, when she was in trouble and didn't understand something, the first thing she thought of was to come here and ask.

"I'm going back, Mom, I'll come see you again."

Ji Yuxiu called her very cordially, and said goodbye to her second brother and second sister-in-law when she got in the car.

It wasn't until the command vehicle drove out of the street that the three of them walked back.

"Yuxiu won't be in any danger at work, right?"

After listening to the conversation in the living room, Liu Yin asked worriedly: "Isn't she working in the office?"

"Yes, I work in the office."

Li Xuewu couldn't explain to his mother, so he could only follow her words and comfort him: "So don't worry, there is no danger."

Worried that his mother would think too much, he added: "Yu Xiu came here just to ask if there are any problems in their unit."

"Oh, that's right——"

Liu Yin only responded vaguely, and the worry on her face dissipated a lot.

Gu Ning understood better and took his hand and looked into his eyes.

Li Xuewu didn't want to fool her, he just smiled confidently, put his arm around her shoulders under the moonlight, and walked along the corridor to the foyer.

——

The wind direction changed, the journey became confusing, and Ji Yuxiu was not the only one who was knocked unconscious.

On August 20, that is Wednesday, Zuo Jie of Dongfeng Club found Li Xuewu.

It happened that Li Xuewu was in the city and came to discuss business with Dongcheng Supply and Marketing Branch.

At the same time, we also came to see the renovation of five literary and art propaganda theaters, as well as several motorcycle sales outlets in the city.

Zuo Jie called the security office, and the security office contacted Li Xuewu's command vehicle through the radio.

Li Xuewu made an appointment with him to have lunch together and headed to the noodle shop.

Stop looking. There are at least a dozen noodle restaurants called Qianjin in Sijiu City, and even more restaurants called Dongfeng and Tuanjie.

If you want to invite someone to dinner, you must agree on the address, otherwise the person will have to ride around the city looking for you.

This kid was so anxious to find him, not just on a whim, but because something happened to a member of the Youth Club.

Of course, everything has already happened, and the wind will naturally spread back.

"Brother Wu, something's not right -"

As soon as Zuo Jie came in, he said mysteriously: "Why do I feel like something is going to happen?"

"You feel quite smart," Li Xuewu looked him over, motioned to the noodle bowl opposite him and said, "Go tell your fortune, you'll definitely make money."

"Don't be rude to me. You're still telling fortunes. I'm almost done."

Zuo Jie took out his chopsticks from the chopstick cage and stamped them. Seeing that there was no one around, he whispered: "The news from Li Yuanchao is that someone is going to make trouble at the Foreign Affairs Office."

"Including you know Zhao Weidong, Xie Qianjin and others," he introduced: "There are also Zhang Haiyang and others brought over by Li Yuanchao."

"Those guys who often hang out in front of the club have received news that they want to participate..."

Now that it was important, I didn’t even bother to eat the noodles.

Like an underground worker, he talked angrily and even called out the organizer's name.

Li Xuewu listened for a while and had no reaction, but Zuo Jie became more and more vague as he spoke.

"Brother Wu, do you know this?"

"I don't know. Where can I go?"

Li Xuewu glanced at him, pointed at his noodle bowl again and reminded: "If you don't eat it, it will be lumpy."

"Hey, I was so panicked that my feet were numb!"

Zuo Jie picked out a chopstick and ate the noodles with soybean paste, and said vaguely: "I don't care about anything else. I'm just afraid that the whole camp will be burned -"

"Pick us up again!"

He raised his eyebrows and said, "This matter is going to get serious, and everyone involved will be investigated."

"You think Li Yuanchao revealed this out of good intentions? He is cowardly!"

"Um--"

Li Xuewu nodded and motioned for him to eat.

"This guy is very smart. He doesn't dare to participate because he is afraid that others will say he is not responsible."

Zuo Jie said while eating: "So you gave me the news, and you must have asked me to suppress this matter in the name of the club."

"At that time, he will say that the club will not let him participate in this matter, or there will be other actions on the club's side, etc."

"but--"

He was like a hamster, with noodles stuffed in his mouth, and said with a serious expression: "No matter what, the members of Youth Club are more or less involved in it."

"If the higher-ups investigate, a club like ours may not be able to resist being struck by lightning..."

"Being able to think of this proves that you are mature," Li Xuewu nodded and praised, "You can also think about things."

"Brother Wu, don't praise me, I am self-aware—"

Zuo Jie was a little embarrassed by what he said. He ate noodles and said, "I just followed you and learned a little bit."

"If you really ask me to pick it up, I really can't pick it up."

"There's been a lot of progress."

Li Xuewu nodded with approval, looked at him and said, "Don't panic about things that are affected by the club. If you are upright, you will not be afraid of the shadow."

"Just do whatever you have to do."

He nodded at the table and explained: "Don't you organize various learning activities?"

"Reading thousands of books is worse than traveling thousands of miles. In the past few days, we have organized members to go out more, even if it is to climb mountains."

"If you go out..."

Zuo Jie stopped chewing the noodles in his mouth and thought carefully about Brother Wu's proposal. His eyes lit up and he muttered: "I know..."

Afraid that he was too loud, he lay down on his stomach, swallowed the noodles in his mouth, and asked in a low voice: "Can we let the higher ups know our attitude just around the capital?"

"Eat well——"

Li Xuewu did not answer his question, but ordered his noodle bowl again and said, "I eat fried noodles everywhere!"

"Eat all the noodles in the bowl first, and then think about other things."

After finishing speaking, without waiting for Zuo Jie to say anything else, he stood up and said, "I still have work to do. After eating, you can go back by yourself."

"Okay, Brother Wu——"

Zuo Jie turned around and responded with a smile, already planning his next move in his mind.

With Brother Wu’s guidance, can this bad thing turn into a good thing?

When this is done well, it does not seek to get attention and care from above. It only cultivates and unites members and has a huge impact on potential members.

Not to mention that running a club is thankless, but today, who dares to underestimate Li Xuewu, the president of Dongfeng Club?

Well-informed and powerful.

Even if there is a slight disturbance in these four-nine cities, the club will provide timely feedback and research.

Youth Club does not yet have such cohesiveness, and members are still ignorant of this resource.

But don't worry, Li Yuanchao's "informant" is already a manifestation of cohesion.

Now it depends on how Zuo Jie makes use of this opportunity.

——

There is an old saying in China that there is no smoke without wind.

There is another saying that is groundless.

Ji Yuxiu's sensitivity and Zuo Jie's reaction are not groundless worries.

As Li Xuewu expected, things really got out of hand.

On Friday, August 22, Li Xuewu, the first deputy leader of the security team who had been preparing for a long time, asked for instructions and reported to him.

With the approval of Li Huaide, director of the management committee, and Dong Wenxue, leader of the security team, a safety control drill was implemented for all units of the Red Star Factory in Beijing.

This exercise came very suddenly and unexpectedly.

The radio station also received the notice at short notice, but Yu Haitang, who was in charge of broadcasting and publicity, discovered that the signature date on the notice was yesterday.

In other words, the preparation time for this exercise can be estimated to at least yesterday.

The approval was given one day in advance. I believe that not many people in the Red Star Factory knew about this matter.

The sudden announcement on the radio broke the noise and busyness of the Red Star Factory.

Most people had no idea what was going on and probably didn't even care.

Maybe some people realized it later, or had some information from other channels, and their faces turned pale at this time.

According to the content of the safety drill signed by all leaders of the Red Star Factory Management Committee in the broadcast, it was emphasized that in order to achieve actual training and match the actual drill effect, all controls are real and effective.

In other words, since the shift started in the morning, the sudden increase in security forces at the gate was armed with live ammunition.

The orders they received were to protect the factory and implement safety control. No one was allowed to enter or leave the factory without a warrant from the headquarters.

On construction sites, all workers are told to strictly abide by labor disciplines and are strictly prohibited from absenteeism from work. Once discovered, they will be dealt with seriously.

Other safety-controlled areas include existing residential areas, sales outlets and theaters that are being renovated in the city.

This also includes international hotels located in the city.

All key areas are protected and controlled by guards, security departments and militia companies.

There is no news in the notice about when the exercise will end or resume, and we are just waiting for the order from the exercise command.

Even in the broadcast, the Red Star Factory Exercise Command asked employees at home to avoid going out on the streets as much as possible.

It was very serious and sudden, but the planned and targeted exercise was very supported by the factory employees during this period.

Even the factory employees at home chose to stay at home as much as possible when facing neighbors coming in and out.

In terms of obedience, workers in this era are definitely the most reliable force.

Of course, the broadcast also emphasized many times that this was an exercise.

The Red Star Factory has cut off all external contacts and only retained necessary communication lines.

The factory leaders are in charge of key departments and are ready for battle.

The employees in the workshop only felt that this exercise was formal and it was really the case.

They were restricted from obtaining certain information rights, so they naturally didn't know what was happening outside.

The employees in the agency noticed something from the solemn expressions of the leaders, but they were all quiet, and no one dared to discuss or speculate at this time.

Exercises are not a joke, and the command center will punish such behavior by spreading rumors.

Therefore, the whole factory was silent, doing what they should do, and not caring about it.

Li Xuewu invited Li Huaide to sit in the exercise command center, and he went into the city to be responsible for mobile reconnaissance.

Do you think only Red Star Factory knew that something was going to happen? In fact, Liangmahe Industrial Zone was silent at this time.

It was not as strict as Red Star Factory to control the situation, but most of them closed the factory gates and strengthened the security force.

Li Xuewu's command car was driving on the street, and it was obvious that there were fewer pedestrians on the street.

Ordinary people may not know what happened, but when the time comes, they can feel a little danger.

Therefore, Li Xuewu in the car had a solemn face, and his secretary Peng Xiaoli and driver Han Jiankun were silent.

A cold wave suddenly came in the summer of late August, and people were so cold that they were sweating and shivering.

——

"Leader? Why are you here?"

Zhao Laosi looked again carefully and made sure that he was not seeing things. It was Li Xuewu's car that arrived at the door.

Before Li Xuewu got out of the car, he had already rushed out of the security room.

The gate of the club's vehicle entrance and exit opened, and Li Xuewu's command car drove in.

Zhao Laosi greeted Li Xuewu as soon as he got out of the car and took the initiative to say hello.

"How is the security work?"

"Don't worry, I'm watching it."

Zhao Laosi reported very seriously: "All security guards are on duty, and all entrances and exits have mobile forces."

"Some members' families have moved into the guesthouse, and we have strengthened security and protection work in this regard."

He walked with Li Xuewu towards the management office, and introduced as he walked: "Logistics has purchased enough food reserves..."

It was very comprehensive, involving emergency plans and security and defense work, as well as issues in key supervision areas, and he spoke clearly.

"How come you have time to come today?"

Yu Li heard Li Xuewu's voice and entered the outer courtyard, and came out of the office in surprise.

She asked worriedly: "Didn't you say that there was something going on in the factory today?"

"I went to the city to do business, and I came here to take a look," Li Xuewu explained casually: "Otherwise I would be worried."

The severity of the situation can be seen from the last sentence.

Li Xuewu definitely did not come to take a look, otherwise he would not have explained that he was worried.

Since the establishment of the club, Li Xuewu has not been worried about it, let alone this time.

Yu Li had received his arrangement a long time ago, and sent sensitive information reminders to all members two days ago.

So, the club in the backyard was full these days, and even people from other courtyards moved in.

There is no other way. Compared with the dormitory or residential area of ​​the unit, this place is safer.

At least if something really happens, they have room to maneuver, otherwise their families will suffer as well.

"Zuo Jie took people out," Yu Li introduced the situation in the club to him as soon as he entered the house, "he said he was organizing a field trip."

"All the members of the Youth Club were taken away by him to climb the Great Wall outside the city."

"He is very smart--"

Li Xuewu nodded, his face was not smiling much, showing seriousness and earnestness.

"We still need to do a good job of service and guard the gate."

He glanced at Yu Li and Zhao Laosi and said, "This club has complete operating procedures, so don't be afraid of anyone who comes."

"We should talk about the matter, but we will never let any kid in."

On the way here, his car encountered several chaos, and some kids were riding their bikes and rushing around.

Li Xuewu knew that the organizer must have failed to coordinate so many people, which caused a certain amount of chaos.

He was very worried that this chaos would be used by someone with ulterior motives to target some of his plans.

This club is very important to him, including the family members living in the backyard.

Relatively speaking, whether it is a courtyard house in the city or a villa in a sea freight warehouse where people rarely leave, Li Xuewu's choice of his home is the safest.

The courtyard house has the protection of the street, the protection of the recycling station and the protection of the neighbors, so there will be no problem at all.

Haiyuncang Villa, Li Xuewu still hasn’t figured out which neighbors live on the same street.

It can only be said that this street is relatively quiet. Even when we meet in the morning when going to work and after get off work in the evening, we are always in the car and rarely meet.

Therefore, few people know where Li Xuewu lives, and his safety is guaranteed.

But this is not necessarily the case for other member families, especially those in family homes.

He had warned Yu Li once before, but he was still worried and said it again today.

After Zhao Laosi responded and went out to make arrangements, Yu Li reported some secret arrangements in a low voice.

"Why is he back at this time?"

Li Xuewu heard Yu Li's final introduction that his father-in-law, Lou Yu, had returned to the city at this time and was at the club.

"It was said that the higher-ups organized a democratic meeting."

Yu Li reached for the tea cup and wanted to help him make a cup of tea, but he held her down with his hand.

"Don't bother me, I have to leave now."

Li Xuewu stood up and said to Li: "There is still something waiting for me over there. Tell him and ask him to be careful."

As he spoke, he walked to the door. He turned back and added: "The road is far away and you can see the horse's power, and time can see the people's hearts. Don't believe everything you say."

"Is this the right thing for me to say?"

Yu Li sent him out and said with some embarrassment: "After all, he is old. It seems that he is looking forward to this meeting."

"Three feet of ice does not freeze in one day."

Li Xuewu said as he walked out: "I didn't mean to stop him, I just told him to be careful."

"But it would be good for him to come back to the city and feel the current atmosphere."

He gave Yu Li a meaningful look and said, "I won't give up until I reach the Yellow River, otherwise he will still blame me for deceiving him."

"Don't be as knowledgeable as him—"

Yu Li persuaded him and said: "After all, he is an elder of that era. He has too many worries in his heart and too many involvements in his body."

"Understood, I fully understand -"

Li Xuewu smiled slightly and said, "If I don't understand, he can't go down the mountain even if he wants to."

"It's better to block than to open up. You have to be kind and not overbearing."

"You know it too!"

Yu Li looked at him with a smile and asked, "Are you going to be very busy recently?"

"There are too many things to do in the factory, so I have to travel."

Li Xuewu walked to the car and explained to Li: "I may go to Steel City next week to accompany the leader for investigation."

"Have you received the gift I asked Guodong to bring you?"

"I got it, don't waste it next time," Yu Li said with some happiness but also some embarrassment, "I don't need much."

"Smells perfect for you."

Li Xuewu smiled and said: "I heard from others that foreign girls like to use this kind of thing."

"Just lie to me——"

Yu Li saw that Li Xuewu's voice was very low and knew that it was inconvenient for him to continue speaking, so she just lightly cursed and made no further moves.

Watch him get in the car and leave, then go to the backyard.

——

"What's going on?"

As soon as Li Xuewu's car arrived at the gate of the Red Star International Hotel in Dongjiaomin Lane, he saw a lot of yellow hair crowded here.

He opened the car door and jumped out of the car, and asked seriously to the security section chief who was standing at the door to maintain order.

The head of the security section was also full of lawsuits. When he saw the leader coming, he hurried over to explain.

"If there is a situation, leader, over there at the Foreign Embassy..."

Before he finished speaking, three Mercedes-Benz cars drove over and parked behind his car with a creak.

"plum!"

Chantal got out of the car in panic, looked behind her, and hurried over.

She still had the stability and grace of the past, let alone quality and etiquette. She ran to Li Xuewu and quickly explained in French what happened at the Foreign Affairs Office.

"You mean, the staff of the foreign embassy will come to the International Hotel to take shelter temporarily?"

Li Xuewu narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at her and asked, "Or are only the employees of the Sentaya Group in need of this kind of protection?"

"Does it make any difference?"

With a panicked expression, she no longer had the time or extra thought to judge Li Xuewu's words.

At this moment, she was grabbing Li Xuewu's arm with green and white fingers, wanting to ask him for help.

"Ms. Chantal, please calm down."

Li Xuewu said seriously: "I don't think your husband will agree with your opinion."

He looked beyond Chantal to the three cars and said, "I can tell you frankly that the International Hotel welcomes any international friends to live and work here."

"However, I suggest you confirm with Mr. Counselor whether his car is going to come in."

"But……"

Just as Chantal was about to speak, she saw the three cars suddenly turned around and drove away quickly in the distance.

Things happened too fast and too suddenly. The car didn't turn around that fast, but Chantal didn't have time to react.

She watched helplessly as her husband abandoned her and left her here alone.

"Leader, these people..."

The person in charge of the security department gestured to Huang Mao who was blocking the door, and asked in a very embarrassed manner: "Do I need to be released?"

The reason why he asked so anxiously was because there were more and more little boys in front of the International Hotel, that is, in Dongjiaomin Lane.

"Let go——"

Li Xuewu did not hesitate for even a second and said simply: "Follow the procedures and help them check in."

"Yes! Release -"

The person in charge who received the order for the safety control exercise would certainly not let anyone in easily.

Now, with Li Xuewu's order, he finally didn't have to block these frightened people at the door.

Seeing that several little guys were eager to try and wanted to rush up, Li Xuewu pulled the pale Chantal into the courtyard.

"Woo-woo-"

Perhaps because of fear or sadness, Chantal staggered and fell to the ground when she followed Li Xuewu into the gate.

She couldn't help it anymore, sobbing softly, and Li Xuewu took the initiative to help her up.

Under the protection of a group of security guards, all the foreigners blocking the door entered the International Hotel courtyard.

And those almost crazy little guys stared at them and didn't dare to rush here.

But the head of the security department didn't dare to relax his vigilance and called more people to the gate.

According to Li Xuewu's order, anyone who needs help from the International Hotel should be helped as long as they don't violate the regulations.

"Woo-woo--"

Chantal, who was protected by Li Xuewu, was still in shock. She sat in the lounge, looking at the situation on the street through the window. She couldn't hold back and burst into tears.

She looked like Louis XIII, who was dragged out of the palace and sent to the guillotine.

Li Xuewu signaled the waiter to pour a glass of warm water and gently patted her back to comfort her.

What can you do to him? This is a noble lady who has just been abandoned by her husband. Can he just leave her alone?

What's more, this is a cooperative business. He has to extend his hand of justice both publicly and privately.

"I really didn't expect it. How could he do this to you? It's too wrong."

Li Xuewu comforted softly: "Ms. Chantal, you didn't expect your husband, Mr. Adrien, to abandon you, right?"

"Woo-woo--"

(crying even louder)

He is so good at persuading people!