Chapter 486

Those who were born overseas, although they still have yellow skin, maybe they have become banana people with yellow skin and white hearts, and may not be willing to come back to find their roots. Only those who ran from the country to overseas would have this idea.

Hearing that the person on the other side of the phone was Hou Guangbi, Su Xinghui was both surprised and happy. He said to the other side of the phone, "Is it Mr. Hou? I am Su Xinghui, the Town Mayor of Pengjiawan Town, Shangjun County!"

Su Xinghui said this in Shangjun dialect. As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a sob coming from the other side of the phone. The sobbing became louder and louder, and after a while, it became a heart-rending cry.

Su Xinghui quickly said, "Mr. Hou, please don't be too excited."

The crying on the phone slowly became smaller. After a long time, Hou Guangbi also said in Shangjun dialect, "Town Mayor Su, please forgive me for being rude. It's just that I haven't heard the hometown sound for more than forty years, and suddenly hearing the hometown sound, my mood is too agitated."

Su Xinghui said, "It doesn't matter, this just shows that Mr. Hou is overseas, but his heart is tied to his hometown!"

Hou Guangbi said, "I am ashamed! I have been away from my hometown for more than forty years, and now I am in my twilight years. I often think of falling leaves returning to their roots, but I don't know what the domestic situation is, and I have fears!"

This can't blame the Hou family. They fled the country with the GMD defeated army. In the past few years, they were still class enemies. Even after the great turmoil, the domestic situation has changed several times. Plus, foreign media have demonized the domestic situation. How can they not have fears in their hearts?

If it were an ordinary person, it would be fine. When the Hou family fled the country, they were the enemies of New China. It would be a strange thing if they dared to come back.

Su Xinghui said, "Please rest assured, Mr. Hou. Now the domestic political situation is stable, the economy is developing very fast, and we welcome overseas Chinese who are willing to return home to invest. Even those who had different political concepts from our party in the past, as long as they are willing to return, and as long as they still love the country, we will let bygones be bygones."

Hou Guangbi didn't continue this topic. He asked, "Town Mayor Su, you should know that I bought your painting from Joao and asked him about your contact information. Then I want to ask, is the Zhuangyuan Alley you painted still there?"

Su Xinghui said, "Zhuangyuan Alley is of course still there, otherwise how could I paint it? Not only is it still there, but it is now a key cultural relic protection unit in Shangjun County, which has been renovated and protected by the county government."

Hou Guangbi said, "Is what you said true?"

Su Xinghui said, "Mr. Hou, I guarantee with my personality that what I said is absolutely true. Zhuangyuan Alley now maintains the original appearance of history and glows with new brilliance. In the future, it will definitely be a witness to the long culture of Shangjun County."

Hou Guangbi asked hesitantly, "Town Mayor Su, that, is there still a Hou family in Zhuangyuan Alley?"

Su Xinghui said, "Of course there is. Now there is a person named Hou Dali. I am a friend of his. He now has several children, and it is also a big family. I think he should be your nephew, right?"

Hou Guangbi said excitedly, "Yes, Dali is my nephew. Is he still alive?"

Su Xinghui laughed heartily, "Of course he is alive. He is living very well. He is doing business by himself, and he is considered a rich man in our Shangjun County."

Hou Guangbi said, "Town Mayor Su, thank you! Can you help me contact Dali?"

Su Xinghui said, "Of course I can. Tell me your contact information, and I will tell him your contact information when I return to Shangjun County next time."

Hou Guangbi thanked Su Xinghui a thousand times, and then told Su Xinghui his contact information. Su Xinghui recorded it seriously.

After hanging up the phone, Su Xinghui was also full of emotions. Such an old man in his seventies, away from his hometown for decades, not only could not come back, but even the news of his hometown was blocked. Su Xinghui could understand his mood very well, especially when he heard Hou Guangbi's wailing, Su Xinghui felt heavy in his heart. He said in his heart that he must help this old man return to his hometown.

After finishing the call with Hou Guangbi, Su Xinghui went to Qi Jian's room and told him that he had something to do and would return to the county town the next day. Qi Jian told him to go if he had something to do, and he would watch in the town.

Su Xinghui called Zhang Kaishan again, saying that he would go to the county to find him the next day. Zhang Kaishan said he would wait for him in the office the next day.

Early the next morning, Su Xinghui rushed to the county government and came to Zhang Kaishan's office.

Zhang Kaishan smiled and said, "Why, you just went to the town, and you came to me for something today?"

Su Xinghui said, "It's like this, Uncle Zhang, do you know the Hou family in Zhuangyuan Alley?"

Zhang Kaishan nodded and said, "Of course I know the Hou family. They are the descendants of Zhuangyuan Hou, right? It seems that there is only one Hou family left in Zhuangyuan Alley now?"

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "Yes, only one is left, and the others left the country with the GMD defeated army before liberation."

Zhang Kaishan said, "Why are you talking about this now?"

Su Xinghui said, "Because last night, someone from the overseas Hou family called me."

"Overseas Hou family?" Zhang Kaishan said in surprise, "How could they call you?"

Su Xinghui told Zhang Kaishan about the twists and turns. After Zhang Kaishan heard it, he asked, "What do you say the Hou family does in France?"

Su Xinghui said, "That Joao said that the Hou family is a famous rich merchant in Paris, France, and they have many industries under their name, involving many industries."

Zhang Kaishan became excited, "Is Mr. Hou Guangbi wanting to come back? That's a good thing. The county welcomes the Hou family to come back, and also welcomes them to invest in the county!"

Su Xinghui said, "Mr. Hou Guangbi is now in his seventies. Of course, he wants to fall leaves to return to his roots. However, he also has concerns in his heart."

Zhang Kaishan said, "Did he tell you what concerns he has?"

Su Xinghui said, "Many people in their family used to work for the GMD and fled with the GMD. They are a bit afraid to come back. In addition, Mr. Hou Guangbi's brother, Mr. Hou Guangji, was a progressive person before liberation and always supported our party. But during the turmoil, their family was criticized because they had overseas relations, and Mr. Hou Guangji and his wife died of grief and indignation. I guess this will also make Mr. Hou Guangbi have some knots in his heart."

Zhang Kaishan nodded slowly, "You can tell Mr. Hou about our party's policy, and wasn't Mr. Hou Guangji's unjust case rehabilitated after the turmoil? Their family also implemented the policy and returned their family's courtyard to them. This should be able to make them feel at ease, right?"

Su Xinghui smiled and said, "Uncle Zhang, the Hou family's courtyard has not been returned to their family members completely. There are still several courtyards lived in by others. If they come back and see it, I guess they won't feel comfortable in their hearts."