"Is he leaving now?" After Liao Zhen went out, Zhang Yongcheng took Ye Zhun back to the lobby and asked in surprise.
She thought Liao Zhen was coming fiercely and a fight was necessary today. Unexpectedly, there was loud thunder and light rain.
"It's a good idea to leave." Xiang Nan nodded and smiled, "Xiao Zhun, go over there and read first. Mom and I have something to talk about."
Ye Zhun ran over to study, and Xiang Nan pulled Zhang Yongcheng to sit down, "Honey, I have something to discuss with you."
"Okay, what's the matter?" Zhang Yongcheng asked doubtfully.
"I want to move, to Macau, what do you think?" Xiang Nan asked.
In two years, Japan will fully invade China. North China, South China, and East China will all be invaded. When the time comes, there will be a hail of bullets and artillery fire, and it will be difficult to resist even if you have a lot of skill.
After the Japanese occupied Fashan, they burned, killed, looted and committed all kinds of evil. The original population of Fashan was more than 300,000, but after the occupation, only about 70,000 people remained.
The people were devastated and starved to death everywhere. Ip Man's family was reduced to extreme poverty because their ancestral home was occupied and their family property was taken away. The family can't even afford porridge, so if a gentleman doesn't set up a dangerous wall, he can never stay in Faoshan any longer.
Xiang Nan wants to move to Macau.
Macau was one of the few neutral zones during World War II that did not suffer the baptism of artillery fire. Therefore, personal safety is somewhat guaranteed there.
"Why do you want to move suddenly?" Zhang Yongcheng asked in surprise.
Xiang Nan had never mentioned this matter to her before. Now she suddenly proposed to move, which really puzzled her.
"Too many people in Fashan know my name. From time to time, people come to challenge me. To be honest, I feel very annoyed." Xiang Nan said, "Then it's better to move somewhere else. No one knows me. No one knows me." Knowing me, we can live our own lives in a down-to-earth manner. What do you think?"
"Husband, do you really think so, are you really willing to give up kung fu?" Zhang Yongcheng asked in surprise and joy.
She originally didn't like her husband doing kung fu. It would be really great if he could really quit.
"Kung Fu still needs to be practiced. After all, these are troubled times. If you know how to punch and kick, you won't be easily bullied. It's better to be prepared than to use it, and to be prepared if you can't use it." Xiang Nan waved his hands and said, "But I promise you, if it is not necessary, I will It’s just that you don’t know how to fight with others.”
Zhang Yongcheng thought for a moment, then nodded without any further persuasion.
It is not easy to get such a commitment from him.
"If you agree, we will prepare to move in the next few days." Xiang Nan added.
"Well, don't forget, Brother Quan will invite you for tea tomorrow." Zhang Yongcheng added.
Xiang Nan nodded, "I know everything."
…
Another day later, Xiang Nan came to Shan Restaurant for an appointment with his friend Zhou Qingquan.
Zhou Qingquan is a wealthy businessman in Fashan and a progressive person who wants to save the country through industry.
Ip Man and he have been friends for more than ten years and have a close relationship.
"Master Ye, good~", "Master Ye, good morning~"
When we entered the teahouse, people greeted us all the way.
The Ye family is a famous family in Faoshan. Ip Man is not only top-notch in martial arts, but also top-notch in popularity, so he is highly respected.
Xiang Nan greeted him all the way to the counter.
"Master Ye~" Wu Chilin, the owner of the teahouse, greeted him proactively.
Xiang Nan smiled and cupped his hands, "Is Brother Quan here?"
"Just arrived, I'm waiting for you above." Wu Chilin immediately smiled.
"Okay." Xiang Nan nodded, then walked upstairs, entered the box, cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Brother Quan, I'm sorry, I'm a little late."
"You are late every time." Zhou Qingquan joked with a smile.
"Sorry, I'm busy." Xiang Nan smiled.
"What else can you be busy with," Zhou Qingquan said with a smile, "Just drink tea, eat and work hard."
"Hey, it's more than that. To be honest, I've been busy with a big thing recently." Xiang Nan waved his hand.
"What's going on?" Zhou Qingquan asked curiously.
"I'm moving." Xiang Nan whispered.
"Moving?! Why?" Zhou Qingquan asked doubtfully.
"The Japanese are coming." Xiang Nan lowered his voice and said, "A gentleman doesn't stand behind a dangerous wall, not to mention I have a wife and children. For their sake, I have to move."
"How did you know the Japanese were coming?" Zhou Qingquan asked in surprise.
"It's all in the newspapers. The Japanese and the Kuomintang government signed the "Hemei Agreement", and the Central Army has to withdraw from Yanzhao. If North China is not protected, how long can South China last?" Xiang Nan explained, "According to me It is estimated that within two years, Japan will launch a full-scale invasion of China, so we cannot be careless."
Zhou Qingquan fell silent, and then said after a moment, "Then where are you going to move?"
"Macau." Xiang Nan replied, "That is a territory controlled by the Portuguese. For the sake of international influence, the Japanese are unlikely to burn, kill and loot there, so it should be safer."
"Then why not go to Xiangjiang?" Zhou Qingquan asked doubtfully.
"Hong Kong is now under British control. Britain and Germany are old enemies, but Germany and Japan are allies. Germany intends to unify Europe, and Japan intends to unify Asia. A world war is about to break out.
At that time, the enemies of friends will be enemies, and the enemies of enemies will be friends. The Japanese will definitely occupy Xiangjiang, so moving to Xiangjiang is not reliable.
Portugal is weak and is no longer the maritime hegemon it once was. Neither Germany nor Japan will take it seriously, so it can survive in the cracks. Macau will also become the only neutral zone. Xiang Nan explained.
Zhou Qingquan was stunned.
He did not expect that Ye Wen, a martial artist, could have such insight into the general trend of the world.
Moreover, listening to his analysis, it turned out to be very thorough and logical, which surprised him.
"Brother Quan, I know you want to save the country through industry. But now that you are building a factory in Fashan, it will be occupied by the Japanese in two years. Not only did you fail to save the country, but you became an enemy.
So let's go and go to Macau together. At that time, you can open any factory you want. But don't stay in Fashan. This is no longer a peaceful and pure land. "
"I'll think about it." Zhou Qingquan nodded and said without mentioning investment again.
The meaning of Xiang Nan's words is very clear. If you invest in building a factory in Fashan now, the factory will be taken away by the Japanese in the future, which is equivalent to capitalizing on the enemy. So no need to ask anymore, he will definitely not invest.
And I should also think carefully about whether to invest in Fashan again.
If you really can't save the country, but become an enemy, you will regret it.
…
After drinking tea, Xiang Nan returned home and went to the study with Zhang Yongcheng.
"Husband, I have done calculations. Our family now has 85,000 yuan, two shops, and 560 acres of paddy fields..." Zhang Yongcheng reported to him.
Xiang Nan nodded.
In the past three to five years, although prices have been rising year after year, they are generally stable, with one stone of white rice costing only twelve silver dollars. Unlike in 1937, after the full-scale war broke out, the authorities printed money aggressively, leading to inflation and soaring prices.
In just a few years, prices have increased dozens, millions, or tens of millions of times. By 1948, a bowl of rice cost 20,000 to 30,000 yuan, and a pack of matches cost several thousand.
So for now, the Ye family is still very wealthy.
"Honey, come with me to Macau tomorrow." Xiang Nan said.
If you want to move to Macau, you must first buy a house.
Zhang Yongcheng nodded.
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