Chapter 848

Those born overseas, although they have yellow skin, might have become banana people with yellow skin and white hearts, and might not be willing to come back to seek roots and ancestors. Those who have this idea are only those who ran from the country to overseas, right?

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, Town Head of Pengjiawan Town, Shangjun County!"

Su Xinghui said this in Shangjun dialect. As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a sob from the other side of the phone. The sobbing sound became louder and louder, and after a while, it became a heart-piercing 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, "Mr. Town Head, please forgive the old man for being rude. It's just that I haven't heard the hometown sound for more than forty years. Hearing the hometown sound suddenly, 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, "The old man is ashamed! I have been away from my hometown for more than forty years. Now I am in my twilight years, often thinking of falling leaves returning to their roots, but I don't know the situation in the country, and I am afraid!"

This can't blame the Hou family. When they fled the country, they were the defeated army of the GMD. In the past few years, they were still class enemies. Even after the great turmoil, the situation in the country had changed several times. Coupled with the fact that foreign media had demonized the situation in the country, how could they not be afraid?

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 was a strange thing that they dared to come back.

Su Xinghui said, "Please rest assured, Mr. Hou. Now the political situation in the country is stable, economic development is also very fast, and it also holds a welcoming attitude towards overseas Chinese who are willing to return to invest. Even those who had different political concepts from our party in the past, as long as they are willing to come back, as long as they still love the country, they will not be blamed for the past."

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

Su Xinghui said, "Zhuangyuan Lane 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, 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. The current Zhuangyuan Lane not only maintains the original appearance of history but also radiates new brilliance. It will definitely be a witness to the long culture of Shangjun County in the future."

Hou Guangbi asked hesitantly, "Town Head Su, that, is there still any Hou family in Zhuangyuan Lane?"

Su Xinghui said, "Of course there is. Now there is a person named Hou Dali, whom I consider a friend of different generations. He now has several children and 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 and said, "Of course he is alive. He is living very well. He is doing business himself and is considered a rich man in our Shangjun County."

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

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

Hou Guangbi thanked Su Xinghui repeatedly, 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, who had been away from his hometown for decades, not only couldn't 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 Comrade Comrade Comrade Qi Jian's room and told him that he had something to do and would return to the county the next day. Comrade Comrade Comrade Qi Jian told him to go if he had something to do, and he would keep an eye on it 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, just arrived in the town, and you came to find me today?"

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

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

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "Yes, only one family is left, and the others left the country with the defeated army of the GMD 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. Zhang Kaishan asked after listening, "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 has many industries under its name, involving many industries."

Zhang Kaishan became excited: "Is Mr. Hou Guangbi you mentioned 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 already in his seventies. Of course, he wants to fall leaves to return to their 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 originally worked for the GMD and ran away 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 had always supported our party. However, during the turmoil, their family was criticized because they had overseas relations. Mr. Hou Guangji and his wife died of worry and anger. I estimate that this will also make Mr. Hou Guangbi have some knots in his heart."

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

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