fictionpage Chapter 122 Quantum Mechanics When in doubt
Chapter 122 Quantum Mechanics When in doubt
Chapter 122 Quantum Mechanics When in doubt
Qin Huairu is rarely seen in front of the water tap in the courtyard nowadays. She has now earned the title of "laundry girl of the courtyard"!
Without Qin Huairu busy at the tap, Sha Zhu was nowhere to be seen squatting at the door.
When Shen Zhishou was fetching water, Yi Zhonghai also brought a bucket to fetch water.
"Xiao Shen, when are you planning to move?"
"It'll be ready soon, just wait a few days!"
Shen Zhishou hasn't completed the formalities yet.
Because of Section Chief Wang Chenggong's kindness, he could only postpone the move.
"Now that you're gone, who knows who will move into the back room!"
Yi Zhonghai looked quite emotional.
It seemed that Shen Zhishou was quite popular in the courtyard.
Shen Zhishou just smiled and said, "That depends on how the housing management department arranges it. It'll definitely be workers from our steel rolling mill, maybe even people we know!"
"Too!"
Yi Zhonghai remained silent.
He didn't really want people from the steel rolling mill to come, since his reputation at the mill had been greatly affected because of Jia Dongxu's affair.
But this is something he can't control.
Even before, he didn't have the power to control who moved in.
After collecting the two full buckets of water, Shen Zhishou carried one bucket in each hand and walked briskly.
Looking at Shen Zhishou's steady posture, carrying a bucket of water in each hand, Yi Zhonghai felt a little envious. Shen Zhishou's strength was truly remarkable in this era.
Shen Zhishou carried the water back to the back room, poured it into the vat, and then asked Yu Li what they wanted to eat for dinner.
"Eat steamed buns!"
Yu Li replied with a smile.
"Sister Xiao'e bought meat and brought over some flour too. You're in luck!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Zhishou chuckled foolishly.
Who can I reason with about this?
He never imagined that he would end up living off a woman!
He clearly didn't want to be a kept man!
But, being a kept man is actually quite delicious!
Since you're living off a sugar daddy, you definitely have to serve him well.
Making steamed buns is still quite quick.
Shen Zhishou truly witnessed Lou Xiao'e's lack of skill; she couldn't even manage a simple bun, so she could only watch obediently from the sidelines.
"Sister Xiao'e, you really are destined for a life of luxury!"
Yu Li looked at Lou Xiao'e with a teasing expression.
Lou Xiao'e smiled awkwardly; she was also a little embarrassed.
She's not this clumsy at other things. It's just that when it comes to cooking, she's completely clueless.
"I don't know why, I just can't cook. It looks so simple, but it's a completely different story when I actually try!"
"It's okay, from now on, I'll take care of the cooking, and you just need to eat!"
Yu Li chuckled.
"Then I won't be polite!"
Lou Xiao'e didn't stand on ceremony with Yu Li.
She's not bad at anything else, but when it comes to cooking, she's really hopeless.
While the steamed buns were steaming, the three chatted and the topic of Lou Xiao'e going to work came up again.
It was at this point that Lou Xiao'e revealed the reason why she hadn't worked: her family wouldn't allow it.
"Sister Xiao'e, what about the thing I mentioned before, about you helping out at the neighborhood office?"
"I asked, and they said it's not necessary!"
Lou Xiao'e was somewhat disheartened.
She said she was just there to help, but she was still looked down upon.
After hearing Lou Xiao'e's words, Shen Zhishou understood what was going on.
The situation outside is getting tense, and with fighting breaking out in the southwest, stability is the absolute priority right now. Lou Xiao'e's background is ultimately a potential problem, and even the neighborhood committee has to consider all aspects of the situation.
"Sister Xiao'e, actually, there are ways for you to go to work!"
Previously, Lou Xiao'e had no relationship with Shen Zhishou, and he was unwilling to get involved. But now that Lou Xiao'e is his woman, he can't just stand by and watch.
"Shen Zhishou, do you have a solution?"
Lou Xiao'e looked at Shen Zhishou excitedly, "You know, I have nothing to do every day, I'm really bored!"
"Honey, if you have a solution, tell me right now!"
Yu Li reached out and nudged Shen Zhishou's arm.
Shen Zhishou smiled and said, "Sister Xiao'e, if you change your identity and reduce or even stop contact with the Lou family, there won't be any problem!"
"You mean, cut ties with your family?"
"That's roughly the idea!"
Shen Zhishou nodded. "Sister Xiao'e, although I don't know what your father is thinking, I guess quite a few members of the Lou family are no longer in Beijing!"
"Yes, my brothers went to the port city a few years ago!"
"And my father's first wife, and all his concubines, have passed away!"
"Now, there are only a few members of the Lou family left in Beijing."
Lou Xiao'e quickly recounted the Lou family's situation to Shen Zhishou, adding, "I don't know what my dad was thinking. We've basically handed over all our family's businesses in Beijing."
"Your dad's hoping for the best!"
Shen Zhishou quickly understood Lou Bancheng's idea.
"Back then, your dad must have been summoned by higher-ups countless times to discuss commercial planning and development in Beijing and even the whole country, right?"
"Yeah, how did you know?"
Lou Xiao'e nodded vigorously. "During that period, my father was in particularly good spirits. He was full of energy every day, saying that he wanted a new look for the new country. But later, my father was rarely called to meetings, and his condition deteriorated day by day."
"So, where do you live now?"
"It's the same place as before!"
"Where is it? The little villa?"
"Yes, is there a problem?"
Lou Xiao'e noticed that Shen Zhishou's expression was somewhat serious, and subconsciously asked a question.
"A tall tree catches the wind!"
Shen Zhishou shook his head. "In the past, the Lou family had businesses, influence, money, and manpower. But now, all the Lou family has left is money!"
"The Lou family these days is like a child carrying gold through a bustling marketplace!"
"In many people's eyes, they are a delicious piece of meat, and they are waiting for an opportunity, an opportunity to divide and devour the Lou family!"
"Sister Xiao'e, you're already married. These people won't behave too badly, so it shouldn't implicate you. However, if the Lou family doesn't leave, their fate is sealed!"
In the original storyline, even without Xu Damao's denunciation and Liu Haizhong's intervention, the Lou family would have inevitably suffered misfortune; this is beyond doubt.
No matter what Lou Bancheng does, this is a dead end with no solution!
Given his family background, and the prevailing circumstances, he was destined to become a small wave swept up by the giant tide, eventually disappearing into the sea.
"I suspect your father had the same suspicion and must have made some arrangements in secret, but having been valued before, he still harbored a last sliver of hope!"
"Is there really no way to do it?"
"No!"
Shen Zhishou stated firmly, "There is no way to break this deadlock. Even if he donates all his assets, no one will believe he has given up his entire fortune!"
"Yu Li, would you believe it?"
Shen Zhishou looked at Yu Li and asked a question.
Yu Li shook her head vigorously and said, "I don't believe it!"
"Anyway, if it were me, I couldn't possibly donate all my assets. I need to make a living, and make a good one!"
"look!"
Shen Zhishou shrugged.
This is human nature!
Judge others by your own standards!
People tend to think that others are the same kind of person as themselves, or even that others are inferior to them!
The Lou family's status determined everything.
Lou Xiao'e became depressed because of the abuse.
Why did talking about his own work suddenly turn into the Lou family facing annihilation?
"Sister Xiao'e, I'm not exaggerating!"
"I think your dad's reason for not letting you work is similar—he wants to minimize the Lou family's presence as much as possible!"
"However, some things cannot be made up for later."
"But my dad helped a lot during the war!"
Lou Xiao'e was unconvinced.
"No one can deny that."
"But is it undeniable that there's nothing to hide about the Lou family's rise to power?"
One more thing: a great favor can turn into enmity!
Those who have been helped by the Lou family can help the Lou family once or twice, but they cannot help the Lou family forever. Therefore, the disappearance of the Lou family will become the most appropriate choice at some point.
However, Shen Zhishou would never say such a thing directly.
He believed that Lou Bancheng himself understood this as well.
But people, they never turn back until they hit a brick wall.
But sometimes, once you hit a wall, it's too late to turn back.
In the original storyline, Sha Zhu went to find a high-ranking leader and saved Lou Bancheng and his wife. Does Sha Zhu really have that much influence?
In Shen Zhishou's view, it was nothing more than a graceful retreat, and whether he had the intention of settling his karmic ties with Lou Bancheng was unknown.
But when the top leader intervened, some people saw it as a clear distinction between gratitude and resentment.
Is there really a necessary connection between the Lou family's departure and the high-ranking leader's retirement?
Nobody knows!
Lou Xiao'e remained silent for a long time before saying, "Is it only if my family leaves that we can be safe?"
"must!"
Shen Zhishou smiled and said, "Actually, you don't need to think too much. Your older brother and the others went to Hong Kong, which is not far from the mainland. They can understand the situation in the mainland."
"If the situation improves in the future, it's not impossible for them to come back!"
It's already 1962!
The timing of the Lou family's departure, while not the best, wasn't bad either.
"Of course, if the Lou family wants to leave, it would be best to find a good reason, such as going to Hong Kong for medical treatment!"
The battle in the southwestern snow-capped mountains is still unresolved. If Lou Bancheng leaves at this time, he will inevitably be seen as deserting and as pessimistic about the situation. Therefore, he cannot leave now.
Even if we have to leave, we have to wait for news of victory to come back!
If you win, it's normal to have a few drinks to celebrate, and then something unexpected happens.
Currently, China's medical technology still lags behind.
Lou Bancheng is going to Gangcheng for medical treatment. Given his previous contributions, it shouldn't be too difficult for him.
"I...I'll go back and discuss it with my family!"
Lou Xiao'e was already somewhat flustered after hearing Shen Zhishou's words.
"Sister Xiao'e, if your father asks who told you all this, ————"
"I told you I figured it out myself!"
Before Shen Zhishou could finish speaking, Lou Xiao'e quickly interjected, indicating that she would not involve Shen Zhishou.
Shen Zhishou shook his head and said, "Sister Xiao'e, I want to say that you can tell your father the truth. If your father wants to see me, then I can meet with him."
"Aren't you afraid of being implicated?"
"What if my dad betrays you?"
"Sister Xiao'e, your father is a smart man. Otherwise, the Lou family wouldn't have been able to build such a large business."
11
Shen Zhishou didn't think Lou Bancheng would betray him, after all, he was already sidelined.
As for why Lou Bancheng was sidelined?
It's multifaceted!
But there is one point, which can be said to be the most important.
Lou Bancheng even made his son leave!
Lou Bancheng's actions clearly demonstrate a lack of trust and leave the Lou family a way out.
This kind of behavior is human nature, but some people can put a different word for it and call it "speculation"!
This tactic was most common among large families in ancient times.
Bet on both sides and you'll be successful from all sides!
Being a fence-sitter isn't exactly popular.
Yu Li listened to Shen Zhishou's conversation with Lou Xiao'e and looked at Shen Zhishou with some concern, worried that he would be implicated, but she ultimately said nothing.
If Shen Zhishou had a distance between himself and Lou Xiao'e, Lou Xiao'e would feel uncomfortable.
Women all hope that men will treat them well, rather than hiding their feelings.
If Shen Zhishou kept a distance from Lou Xiao'e, then what about towards her?
Now that Shen Zhishou is so concerned about Lou Xiao'e's affairs, he will definitely be even more concerned about her affairs.
"I see!"
Lou Xiao'e nodded.
Seeing this, Yu Li immediately said, "Alright, the steamed buns should be ready. Let's eat!"
Today's buns aren't made with fermented dough, but with cold water dough. Although the dough isn't as soft as fermented dough buns, it's thinner and chewier.
In fact, whether it's steamed buns made with fermented dough or steamed buns made with cold water, the first meal is always the best.
Knowing Shen Zhishou's appetite, Yu Li controlled the number of steamed buns very well.
"I'll send two over to Sister Qin!"
"Go, go!"
Shen Zhishou had no complaints about Yu Li's care for Qin Huairu. They were both his women, and Yu Li's lack of possessiveness was an important factor in maintaining stability in his harem.
As Li carried the steamed buns out, Shen Zhishou hugged Lou Xiao'e and gently comforted her, saying, "Sister Xiao'e, don't worry. The situation is still relatively good. At least, there won't be any major changes in the next two or three years."
"If your dad doesn't want to leave, I'll try to persuade him to go!"
"Besides reasoning, I also know a little bit about physics!"
In Shen Zhishou's opinion, it would be better for the Lou family to leave as soon as possible.
Otherwise, if something happens to the Lou family, it will inevitably implicate Lou Xiao'e.
As for whether Lou Xiao'e will leave with the Lou family?
Shen Zhishou did not consider this.
If Lou Xiao'e wants to leave the Lou family, Shen Zhishou will only wish her a peaceful life.
Of course, this also meant that he and Lou Xiao'e were now completely cut off from each other.
Conversely, if Lou Xiao'e stayed, Shen Zhishou would naturally protect her and help her find a relaxed job.
Shen Zhishou did not say these things to Lou Xiao'e, nor was it appropriate for him to say them.
Promises are the most meaningless things.
Because people's hearts are fickle!
What is physics?
Lou Xiao'e was surprised, her attention diverted by Shen Zhishou.
Shen Zhishou brandished his fist in front of Lou Xiao'e and laughed, "See, that's physics. When in doubt, use quantum mechanics!"