Chapter 491

Hou Dali's father, Hou Guangji, never became an official in his life and was very sympathetic to the Communist Party. He was a progressive gentleman. Therefore, he had no shame in his heart and naturally would not follow the Kuomintang to Taiwan. He stayed in Shangjun County and also joined the ranks of welcoming the People's Liberation Army into the city, becoming an object of unity. The Hou family lived a good life for more than ten years.

However, when the turbulent era arrived, everything changed. Because the Hou family had relations in Taiwan and overseas, they became class enemies again, were beaten down to the ground and stepped on with ten thousand feet, almost never to turn over. Their family was also driven out of the old house of the Hou family, and the old house of the Hou family was occupied by other revolutionary masses.

Hou Dali's parents died of serious illness one after another because of worry and anger. Hou Dali's brother Hou my lord smuggled abroad and has had no news since then. Only Hou Dali and his wife were left to live. It was hard to wait until the end of the turmoil, and the country implemented policies and returned this courtyard to their family.

Hou Dali and his wife never had a proper job. He relied on selling stamps to support a whole family.

Hou Dali's life was also full of vicissitudes and very miserable. However, he spoke lightly now, as if he were telling someone else's story. This made Su Xinghui very admirable. Only after experiencing all kinds of disasters and seeing through the world can one have such plainness, right? ===== CHAPTER 493 =====