Return To 1977 Chapter 1007: Heterogeneous

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Why must we have a family dinner for New Year’s Eve dinner?

Why do you have to eat dumplings made by yourself?

Because it is kind and informative, it can bring the whole family together into this meal.

Even if such meals are put on the table one by one, they will be cold by the time you eat them.

The heart-warming taste cannot be compared to the superficial and bells and whistles provided by the hotel.

But some people never seem to understand such a simple truth.

Far away in a villa in Repulse Bay, south of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong.

The eldest grandson of the Hong family has always judged this New Year's Eve dinner based on whether the dishes are expensive enough.

Their tongues seem to be born with the ability to taste the price.

Even though the taste is similar, Fulinmen, known as the "Rich Canteen", is much more preferred than Taipanlou and Fulin Hotel, which are lower in consumption level.

So this New Year’s Eve dinner worth 28,880 meals is no longer food, but the pure taste of money.

If we follow Hong Yankang's understanding, I'm afraid there will be a gold brick in front of everyone that does not need to be cooked.

His family will also think that eating it will be more delicious and better for their health.

Speaking of this, it really makes people feel cold and sad from the bottom of their hearts.

Because Hong Yankang knew very well that the family's money worship and selfishness were entirely due to the genes of his biological father, Hong Fucheng.

The real evidence is that even after the Republic of China and the United Kingdom issued a "Joint Statement" jointly announcing the return of Hong Kong in 1997. Out of concern for the future of the Hong family, Hong Fucheng's attitude finally changed.

He actually took the initiative on this New Year's Eve and planned to let his eldest son go to the mainland for activities on behalf of the family, in order to hook up with a high-level mainland official to ensure the safety of the Hong family after the handover of Hong Kong.

But the indifference and cruelty he showed towards the matter of finding relatives was really incomprehensible and unacceptable.

This scene still takes place in the "cigar room".

Hong Fucheng blew out a puff of thick smoke from his mouth and his throat trembled.

He just repeatedly emphasized to his eldest son what he considered to be extremely important instructions.

"I don't know what Hong Kong will be like after 1997. The British have actually softened. This is a magnitude 10 earthquake. In short, we need to plan ahead and find the best way out."

"You must try your best. Don't forget that our family cannot immigrate to those developed countries openly like other people. If not, we will have to give up everything here and go to those poor countries. The land is suffering. So how can the Hong family talk about the future? So this matter is actually more important than taking care of our property."

"Of course it costs money to do things, especially things that cannot be rushed. But you must first settle things in Hong Kong before setting off. Don't leave any hidden dangers, so as not to be delayed by traveling back and forth. Things. In addition, you should pay attention to the fact that if the water flows slowly, there will be no rabbits. ”

"Let me tell you, officials are actually very simple. Smart people understand that personal relationships are more important than official matters, and it is difficult to withstand the test of money. For them, in fact, just giving face and establishing a personal relationship is enough. For example, in the early stage You can try to find opportunities in many ways, but don’t invest too much. In addition to normal social activities, you can send gifts, electrical appliances, jewelry, etc. It’s okay to talk about investment matters, but don’t fall behind. Reality."

"The mainland is very poor. Those poor-legged cadres only know TV and gold and silver. Maybe they can't tell the difference between old and new. Don't give jewelry or antique calligraphy and paintings. They don't understand. According to my estimation , one million in communication expenses should be enough, you can raise it based on this amount and take it with you."

"But you must pay attention to one thing. Our investment must select key investment targets. When you get along with those officials, you must avoid the kind of selfless and unhuman cadres. Don't just look at the size of the officials. Level. Although in theory, the higher the level, the more control it will have. But it depends more on the inner nature of this right. If it is really arranged, the specific jurisdiction is more important than the level..."

It's just that although these words are Hong Fucheng's summary of the secret of success in his life, they are really not what Hong Yankang cares about.

Probably because he grew up with his grandfather and mother, he is the only one who is different among the grandsons of the eldest son,

The wisdom in his flesh and blood is still tied to the distant capital, and he has never put money before emotion.

He only cares about one thing.

"Dad, I have remembered everything you said, and I will definitely do what you said. But I also want to look for our old house, and my second uncle and second aunt's place. You don't have anything." Can you tell me?"

But Hong Fu accepted it, but he just dealt with it in a perfunctory manner.

"You said it yourself, it happened thirty years ago. We all know what happened on the mainland. It is impossible for our old house not to be confiscated. Their lives will not be easy. Even very Maybe it's not there anymore. It's just making me unhappy if I keep thinking about it. It's better not to waste your energy and time. There is a saying in mainland China: "Look forward." ', let him go by the past..."

Hong Yankang couldn't help but be excited this time.

"Dad, why do you say that? After all, they are our relatives. My second uncle is your half-brother. You have not heard from each other for more than 30 years. Don't you care at all and don't want to Know their current situation"

"Even if you can forget it, I can't forget them. I still remember the last lunch before we left Beijing. It was the second aunt who held up her body to prepare it for us when she was ill."

“Not only did she have the kitchen at home prepare some of your and mother’s favorite dishes, but she also specially asked people to go out and buy a lot of snacks, such as bean juice, burnt rings, roasted mutton, and sesame tofu... That’s right. You can’t eat it when you get to the south.”

"Especially my favorite food, Ai Wo Wo and Donkey Roll. My second aunt asked the family's coachman to take the concierge Lao Zhang to Niujie, and paid a lot of money to ask for freshly cooked ones for me. Yan Zheng also likes to eat these, but that day he He didn’t argue with me at all, and he even gave me his almond tofu. It was as clear as yesterday.”

"Dad, my second uncle left all the property of the Hong family to us. With the life you live now, can you safely ignore them? Can you really sleep peacefully?"

Hong Yankang couldn't help but feel emotional as he spoke.

For Hong Fucheng, he didn't know that it was these extremely harsh words that finally touched his heart.

It’s because there are important things currently entrusted to the eldest son, so he has to make some compromises.

He could only find another reason in embarrassment and changed his tone.

"Yan Kang. You are in your forties, why are you so impulsive? Let me tell you the truth, in fact, you don't understand. I don't let you go to them. It's not because I don't want to, but because I'm afraid of something like that. What a human tragedy."

"You should know that there is a novel in "The Selected Works of Maupassant" about the reunion of a congressman and his son who was born in his early years. The son later became an idiot. Such a tragedy is not impossible in reality ."

"If a similar situation really happens in our family. Think about it, can I still feel relaxed in the rest of my life? Can you still feel relaxed? It's not that I don't miss them, but I don't dare to think about it."

"Of course, if you have thought about it clearly and have the courage. I have no objection to you looking for them. If you really find them, your second uncle and second aunt are not in a good financial situation. Of course you can help. But You must not forget the main purpose of your trip, and don’t put the cart before the horse.”

"Also, don't blame me for not reminding you, you must pay attention to your own safety. Didn't you read the newspaper? The news said that people in mainland China will kill people just for a few hundred yuan. It seems that the public security is not very good. You go this time , if you really want to find them, you must dress low-key when meeting them, the more casual the better.”

"You know, even though we are relatives, poverty will change people's hearts. Your uncle and aunt have never endured hardship in the past. When Japan invaded China, they still had 600,000 people at home. God knows what they are now. What kind of character. I have seen refugees with my own eyes. Once people don’t have enough to eat, they will become ghosts and do all sorts of immoral and cruel things.

"Taking a step back, even if they haven't changed, they still have children. It's really hard to say what they will grow into in such an environment. After all, the system is different. You have never seen the Red Party. How ruthless our troops are. They are all born with beards, can eat raw meat, and drink blood to quench their thirst..."

No matter what Hong Fucheng said, Hong Yankang never refuted.

As he reached middle age, he regained his strength.

Although the cigar smoke and his father's demeanor only made him feel disappointed and inexplicably depressed.

This conversation not only made him see his father's heart more clearly, but also made him completely lose his last attachment to this family.

But no matter what, he can finally go back to the capital to take a look.

Finally, he has a chance to find the past that has haunted him and his relatives who have been separated for many years.