Chapter 854: Going Abroad to Visit Relatives

Hou Dali said: "Third Uncle, are Second Uncle and the others all well?"

Hou Guangbi sighed: "Your Second Uncle wanted to return to Shangjun to take a look all his life, but he didn't wait for this day. He passed away the year before last, and several of your other cousins also passed away. Now only I and your two cousins are left, but there are still many people in your generation, and there are even more in the next generation."

Hou Dali felt very comforted after hearing this. Although only his family remained of the Hou family in the country, the Hou family overseas could be considered to have spread their branches and leaves, with a prosperous population. It's just that several uncles had passed away, which also made him feel sad.

After sighing for a long time, Hou Dali said: "Third Uncle, I heard that you have the idea of returning to your roots. When do you plan to return?"

Speaking of this, Hou Guangbi hesitated a little. Hou Dali said: "Third Uncle, the domestic situation is very stable now, and the country has always welcomed overseas Chinese to return as guests. Today, Mayor Su and our County Minister of the United Front Work Department have both guaranteed to me that the county will warmly welcome you to come back and take a look."

Hou Guangbi pondered for a moment and said: "Dali, you haven't been abroad yet, right? How about this: you come to us first to take a look, is that okay?"

Hou Dali turned his head to look at Su Xinghui and Liu Xiancai. Su Xinghui could understand Hou Guangbi's meaning. He let Hou Dali go out, actually wanting to use this matter to test whether the domestic political climate is really as relaxed as Hou Dali said. If even Hou Dali cannot go abroad freely, would they dare to return?

In addition, Hou Dali made the call in front of government officials. How could Hou Guangbi be sure that what Hou Dali said was his true words? If Hou Dali went to Paris, France, and said those words in front of him, they should be believable.

Su Xinghui's mind turned rapidly, but Liu Xiancai was hesitant. Hou Dali wants to go abroad? Is there any risk in this matter? Liu Xiancai dared not make this decision. With his style, he must ask the county leaders for instructions.

Su Xinghui made a prompt decision and nodded to Hou Dali. Hou Dali understood and said to the phone receiver: "Third Uncle, okay, I also want to visit you."

Hou Guangbi was very happy and said: "That's good. When can you come to France, how many people are coming? After you decide, call me to notify me. We are waiting for you in Paris, and all your expenses to Paris will be covered by me."

Hou Dali said: "Okay, Third Uncle, I'll go back and discuss it."

The two said a few more words before hanging up the phone reluctantly.

Su Xinghui said: "Uncle Hou, how about this: I will take you to see Secretary Ji and County Magistrate Zhang with Minister Liu to discuss the matters of your going to France."

Hou Dali nodded: "Okay."

Liu Xiancai then called Comrade Ji Tao. Comrade Ji Tao told them to come over immediately. The few of them went to Comrade Ji Tao's office together and saw Comrade Ji Tao and Zhang Kaishan sitting in Comrade Ji Tao's office waiting for them.

Su Xinghui introduced the identities of Hou Dali and his wife to Comrade Ji Tao and Zhang Kaishan. Comrade Ji Tao walked to Hou Dali and said to him kindly: "You are Mr. Hou Dali. Hello, the county has wronged your Hou family!"

Hou Dali only felt that his throat seemed to be blocked by something, and he couldn't speak. For so many years, which leader of such a high level had said such kind words to him? After a long while, he said with a hoarse throat: "Thank you, Secretary Ji!"

After Comrade Ji Tao shook hands with him, he shook hands with his wife, and then Zhang Kaishan also shook hands with them.

Su Xinghui brewed tea for them, and they sat down together.

Su Xinghui helped Hou Dali report the situation of his phone call with Hou Guangbi just now to Comrade Ji Tao and Zhang Kaishan. He said that Hou Guangbi wanted Hou Dali to go to France to meet.

Comrade Ji Tao pondered for a moment after hearing this. Going abroad is no longer a big deal now, but he also has to make a judgment: after Hou Dali goes abroad, will he stay abroad and not return? ===== CHAPTER 856 =====