Living in a Siheyuan

Chapter 126 Preparation before leaving

Two or three days after Li Ping'an talked with Lou Zhenghua, Director Yang called Li Ping'an to his office.

In Director Yang's office, Director Yang looked at Li Ping'an and said, "Ping'an, you have been in our factory for four years, right? You have been doing a good job during this time."

"Look, this is your transfer order."

After saying that, he gave Li Pingan a work transfer order.

Li Pingan took it and took a look. It was a transfer order for him to work in the Ministry of Commerce.

Director Yang continued, "To be honest, I really don't want you to leave. You have made a lot of contributions to our factory. Our steel mill needs capable people like you."

"But this is the decision made by the higher-ups. Even if I am reluctant, I have no choice but to let you go."

Li Pingan said to Director Yang: "Director Yang, don't worry. No matter where I go, our steel mill is my hometown. You are also my old leader. I will never forget our factory."

"Ping An, you must work hard in your new position. I have high hopes for you." Director Yang patted Li Ping An on the shoulder and said earnestly.

Li Pingan nodded heavily, "Director Yang, I will definitely live up to your expectations."

Leaving Director Yang's office, Li Ping'an felt both expectations for the future and reluctance to leave the steel mill.

This was his first place of work, and there were many people and things he was familiar with.

With the transfer order, Li Ping'an came to Li Huaide's office again.

Li Huaide was very surprised when he saw the transfer order in Li Ping'an's hand.

This guy actually has such great ability that he went to the Ministry of Commerce without making any noise. Although I don't know what Li Ping'an is doing there, it's much better than the steel mill.

Li Huaide said to Li Pingan reluctantly, "I originally wanted to work hard with you in our steel mill, but I didn't expect you to leave. It seems that even the people above you recognize your ability. Work hard after you leave!"

Li Pingan also said: "Thank you Director Li for your guidance over the past few years. To be honest, I really don't want to leave our old friends."

Li Huaide patted Li Pingan with relief and said, "It's okay. Come back when you are free. You are always welcome to have tea here."

After chatting with Li Huaide for a while, Li Ping'an went to say goodbye to Liu Zhiwei and Zhou Changming, and handed over his work.

Liu Zhiwei and Zhou Changming were also surprised by Li Ping'an's sudden transfer. They were also reluctant to let him go. After all, Li Ping'an played an indispensable role in their current positions.

But the transfer order had come down, so I couldn't stay. I could only say a few goodbye words.

As for the handover of work, it was still up to the factory to arrange it. Li Pingan also recommended Ji Qingshan, who was already an old employee.

After all, it was Ji Qingshan who brought him here when he first came, and the two of them have had a good relationship in recent years.

Returning to his office and looking at everything familiar here, he could understand Lou Zhenghua's feeling of being reluctant to leave his hometown. It was estimated that he would not be able to come back in the next ten years.

In the evening, Li Ping'an returned home.

Yu Li was still virtuous and prepared all the meals.

During the meal, Li Pingan said to Yu Li, "Yu Li, I have been transferred to the Ministry of Commerce. We may have to follow Uncle Lou and his family to Hong Kong."

"What? You don't work at the steel mill anymore?"

Yu Li asked in surprise.

"Yes! Do you remember that Uncle Lou went out some time ago?"

"How could I not know this? I've been out for more than three months."

"Uncle Lou was sent by the Ministry of Commerce to check on the situation in Hong Kong. When he came back this time, he had almost settled down there. He wanted to take us with him to help him."

"I was approached a few days ago and I agreed. I thought it would take a few days to get any news. I didn't expect the transfer order to be sent to Director Yang today."

"I'll go to Uncle Lou's house to ask him about the details. We'll have to pack up and leave in the next few days."

After listening to Li Ping'an's explanation, Yu Li felt it was very sudden, but this was her man's choice and she could only follow his lead.

"How long will it take us to get back?"

"That's hard to say, let's see what happens then."

"Ping An, what about our house and some things we can't take away?"

"I'll ask Aunt Wang to take care of the house for us. Just buy a big lock for the front door and lock it."

"As for things that cannot be taken away, such as bicycles and sewing machines, I will send them to your house. Let your father and Haitang ride them. You can deal with the other things as you wish. The journey is quite long this time, and we have to take both a boat and a car, so try to bring as little as possible."

Yu Li was also reluctant to part with everything in her home. This place was packed up bit by bit by her and Li Pingan.

Even when I was renovating the house, I was the one who slowly renovated it. Now I suddenly have to leave. Thinking about it, Yu Li's eyes were red.

Li Pingan held her hand and said, "Don't worry, we will be back in a few years. We will still live here then."

With Li Ping'an's comfort, Yu Li felt much better.

Knowing that Lou Xiao'e and others would accompany her this time, Yu Li felt less worried.

After dinner, Yu Li began to rummage through the drawers and pack her things.

Li Pingan drove to Lou's house.

Seeing Li Ping'an, Lou Xiao'e was the first to run out.

She happily pulled Li Ping'an and said, "Ping'an, why are you here now? Have you eaten?"

Li Pingan pinched her nose and said, "I missed you, so I came to see you!"

Li Ping'an's direct words made Lou Xiao'e's face turn red. After looking around to see if there was anyone around, she quietly said, "Then come find me later!"

Lou Xiao'e looked like a child. She was still as innocent as a little girl. Li Ping'an also touched her head lovingly and said, "I'm going to talk to Dad first. I'll come to you later."

The two of them talked and came to the living room.

Mother Lou also happily poured water for Li Ping'an.

Lou Zhenghua smiled and said, "Ping An, did you receive the notification?"

Li Pingan nodded and said, "Yes, Dad, I didn't expect you to get it done so quickly."

"Time is tight this time, we need to get there as soon as possible to open up the situation. So they gave me the green light all the way."

I guess Lou's mother already knew about it, but she didn't show any reaction.

But Lou Xiao'e asked doubtfully: "Dad, what did you and Ping An talk about? Where are you going?"

Li Pingan was also surprised that Lou Zhenghua had not told Lou Xiaoe about this until now. So he also looked at Lou Zhenghua.

Lou Zhenghua said with a smile: "I was planning to tell you when we leave. Since you ask now, I will tell you."

"This time, it's not just Ping An and I who are going. We are all going to Hong Kong. Ping An and I have already planned this. Ping An's formalities will be completed soon."

Lou Xiao'e was a little unhappy when she heard the news, "Okay, you all know it, but you're just hiding it from me, right?"

Li Pingan looked at her pouting lips and said with a smile: "Yu Li only found out tonight. Before, things were not confirmed and I was afraid of any unexpected changes, so I didn't tell you."

I heard that Yu Li only knew about this today. I also thought that I could see Li Pingan every day if I went there. Lou Xiaoe became happy again.

"That's great. If we go over there, we can be closer, right? Then I can hang out with Sister Yu Li every day."

Lou Zhenghua said: "This time we won't be close to each other, we will live together. I have already arranged a house over there."

Lou Xiao'e was very excited to be able to live with Li Ping'an.

"That's great. Then I can be with Sister Yu Li every day again."

Mother Lou looked at her silly daughter with some worry and asked, "Can't you think about how to deal with your relationship with Ping An?"

Afterwards, Lou Zhenghua took Li Pingan to the study.

Li Pingan said, "Dad, when are you going to leave?"

Lou Zhenghua thought for a moment and said, "I've started dealing with some things these days. Let's try to finish it in about a week, and then we'll go over."

Li Pingan felt that a week was enough time for him to handle some things, so he agreed.

"So where are we going this time?"

"We have a lot of stuff and people with us this time. It would be too troublesome to take a bus to Guangzhou and then transfer to a boat. I'll contact someone in the next few days, and we can charter a boat directly in Tianjin Port and go directly to Xiangjiang. This will save a lot of trouble."

Li Pingan had no objection to Lou Zhenghua's arrangement, as it would save him a lot of trouble.

Lou Zhenghua looked at Li Ping'an and said, "Ping'an, I only have Xiao'e as a daughter, and I don't want to treat her too badly. I heard about it when I went there this time. There are several wives in Hong Kong. Let's go there this time. How do you plan to arrange things between you and Xiao'e?"

Li Ping'an didn't expect Lou Zhenghua to suddenly ask this question.

He thought about it and realized that after this time, Yu Li would gradually know about his relationship with Lou Xiao'e. Instead of that, it would be better for him to explain it to Yu Li as soon as possible. That would also be an explanation to Lou Xiao'e.

So he said, "Dad, don't worry. I will give Xiao'e an explanation this time. I will also explain it to Yu Li when the time comes."

Lou Zhenghua nodded with satisfaction. Although they were together by accident, his daughter's heart is now on Li Pingan, and she has a child with Li Pingan.

If it continues like this, he will definitely not be happy. If Yu Li and Li Ping'an can accept Xiao'e, then it will be perfect.

The two discussed in the study for a while, and as it was getting late, Li Ping'an said goodbye and left the study.

Lou Zhenghua knew that his daughter might be waiting for Li Pingan outside, so he didn't disturb them and let Li Pingan go down by himself.