When the first snow fell in Beijing, it was only a few days before Yuan Shikai planned to be emperor.

In the main hall of the Xu family in Dongsi and Wujo, Xu Yu-quan and Xu Yu-ri each occupied a sofa and were talking.

Xu Youquan said: "My father followed Secretary Xu for many years, and this time the Secretary of State also stepped down and returned to Tianjin. It seems that his father will have no chance to make a comeback."

Xu Youli said: "Brother, don't be too pessimistic. Things are unpredictable. My father didn't say that the president was doing something wrong. In my opinion, the road to restoration will not last long."

Xu Youquan said, "After that being said, the overall situation has been decided now. Military power and financial power are all in the hands of the president, and it is difficult for others to do anything." Seeing that Xu Youli did not speak, Xu Youquan continued, "Fourth, it's time for us to make plans for ourselves."

Xu Yuli looked at Xu Yuquan with a suspicious look and said, "Brother, what do you mean?"

Xu Youquan raised his legs and said, "Fourth brother, don't you understand what I mean? My father tried to prevent the president from restoring the throne. How could the president not get bored? In the past, Secretary Xu was protected by him, and now even he has left Beijing to escape from the world. Who can protect our family?"

"My parents are now in their hometown in Henan. According to my opinion, it is better to take advantage of the fact that no one has started to liquidate their father and quickly sell the investments in our city. It is also easy to put them in the pocket. If there is any trouble..."

Before Xu Youquan could finish his words, Xu Youli interrupted, "Brother, this is a big deal. How can you act rashly without the intention of a father?"

Xu Youquan said: "The fourth brother, you are smart, why do you have to worry about things when you are serious? My father is in his hometown in Henan, where the transportation is inconvenient, and it will take several days to shoot the telegram. If one day the president really remembers to liquidate our family, it will be too late by then."

Xu Yuli shook his head, not seeming to agree with his elder brother's words: "Brother, carefully study what Secretary Xu told you and me before he left... My father always said 'Watch the change'. Now the situation is unpredictable, and things may turn around if they are not sure. Let's be patient and wait."

Xu Youquan put down his legs, sat upright and looked at Xu Youli carefully for a long time, and said, "Fourth brother, I really underestimated you. You can calm down... OK, OK, OK, I'm also for our family's good. Since you said that, let's wait and see."

While talking, Xu Youquan was about to get up and leave. Suddenly he remembered something, sat down again and said, "Fourth, I forgot to tell you that you were not at home yesterday. Hongye came to send a telegram saying that your friend in Hangzhou Poetry Club was sick, and it seemed to be quite serious."

Xu Youli did not have any friends in Hangzhou with poetry clubs, but it was just used to fool Liu Yueqin. When he heard Xu Youquan's words, Xu Youli was stunned for a moment, and only came back to his senses a few seconds later and asked, "Brother, did cousin Hongye mention what disease my friend is?"

Seeing that Xu Youli's face changed, Xu Youquan was suspicious and asked, "Fourth, why did your friend not send you a telegram directly but asked Hongye to notify you? Whose friend is?"

Xu Yuli returned to his senses and hurriedly said, "What kind of friend can he be? We are just the few in the poetry club. We can chat with each other. I guess our address is unknown. I am afraid that we sent the wrong message. Brother, go and accompany my sister-in-law. I will hang up the phone to Hongye now."

When Xu Youquan heard his answer, he stood up and patted him on the shoulder, and teased, "Look at your nervous look, I won't ask you, hurry up and hang up the phone, I'll go back to the house."

After calling Huang Hongye, Xu Youli realized that Xiang Ning was unconscious because of the unknown cause of the high fever and coma. The foreign doctor said that she was infected with the virus, and the local doctor said that she had a cold and used all Chinese and Western medicine, but the high fever did not improve again and again. Qiao's mother in Yanxiang Pavilion was afraid that Xiang Ning would give her illness to other girls, so she asked someone to bring a letter to Huang Hongye, hoping that Xiang Ning could move out of Yanxiang Pavilion to choose another residence. Huang Hongye knew that Xu Youli had feelings for Xiang Ning and did not dare to take action without authorization, so she sent him a telegram.

On the phone, Huang Hongye said: "Yuli, from the meaning of Qiao, if Xiang Ning continues like this, she is determined to move her out. Although you asked me to pay her monthly, Xiang Ning is the one from her in the Xiang Pavilion after all..."

Xu Youli was a little uneasy and said, "Brother Hongye, is there any better foreign hospital in Hangzhou? Should she be sent to the hospital for treatment?"

Huang Hongye said: "There is, there is, but it is..."

Before Huang Hongye could finish speaking, Xu Youli hurriedly took over and said, "Then send it quickly, I'll pay the fee."

Huang Hongye said: "Yuli, you know that I don't mean that, so this is not a matter of money." After a pause, he continued: "If you decide to take her out, then..."

Huang Hongye did not continue to speak. Xu Yuli, who was on the phone, finally understood why he wanted to say something but stopped. Xiang Ning was a girl from Yanxiang Pavilion. If he came to the hospital for treatment, he would have to redeem her. Regardless of whether he could recover or not, he would have to take on the responsibility of taking care of Xiang Ning in the future. But if he ignored her now, Qiao's mother would definitely move her out and let her die.

Xu Yuli was in love with Xiang Ning, and she was willing to ignore her. After lit a cigarette, Xu Yuli took a sip and then spoke again: "Brother Hongye, then I'll take you to the hospital."

Huang Hongye said: "Yuli, have you really thought about it?"

"Yeah!" Xu Youli said in a deep voice.

"Okay, I'll help you. But, I have to make a long-term plan for the aftermath. When will you come to Hangzhou?" Huang Hongye asked.

Xu Youli fell into deep thought again, and the ash in his hand fell on his body and could not be noticed. After a full half minute, Xu Youli said: "I may not be able to go there for a while. You also know that the current situation will change at home anytime and anywhere, so I can only stay in Beijing."

"Brother Hongye, I'm thankful for you. You can redeem her close maid together, so that someone can take care of her. After a while, the limelight will pass and the situation will stabilize. I will thank you in Hangzhou again."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Yuli pinched the cigarette butt hard and collapsed softly on the sofa. He didn't know why he made such a choice, and knew that his parents would not allow him to marry a woman from a brothel. He found that his heart was aching and he couldn't control himself and ignore this woman.

Xu Youli suddenly sat up, took out another cigarette from the cigarette box, raised her feet, and lit the cigarette. After taking a slight sniffle, Xu Youli looked at the pendulum bell beside one wall, and after a while, a sip of cigarette came out.

He got up and walked towards the window. Xu Youli stood for a long time and fell into deep thought. The heavy snow outside the window seemed to have a lot of emotions like Xu Youli, which were thriving and storming all over the sky.
Chapter completed!