allonlinenovel Chapter 1161 Sweet Time for a Family of Three
Chapter 1161 Sweet Time for a Family of Three
In the evening, the sea breeze blows gently in Victoria Harbour, and the setting sun dyes the sea surface golden.
Su Zhengyang and his family of three strolled along the seaside promenade, with plainclothes guards not far behind them, but they all kept their distance. Xiao Hong sat on his father's shoulders, pointing excitedly at the ships passing by on the sea.
&34;Dad, what kind of boat is that?&34;
"That's a fishing boat," Su Zhengyang pointed to a sailboat in the distance, "In the past, fishermen here used to go fishing on boats like this."
Yang Qiyue held her husband's arm, looked at the beautiful harbor in front of her, and said softly: "It's hard to imagine that such a beautiful place was once our deepest pain."
"Yes," Su Zhengyang's voice lowered, "More than ninety years ago, England's warships sailed in from here. At that time, China was poor and weak, and could only watch this land being ceded..."
"Dad," Xiao Hongan seemed to sense his father's mood change and patted his father's head gently with his little hand, "Dad, are you unhappy?"
"No," Su Zhengyang smiled and took his son down, letting him stand on the railing of the corridor. "Dad is very happy now because he will soon be back in our arms."
"What does it mean to return to your arms?" Xiao Hongan asked innocently.
"That is to say," Yang Qiyue explained gently, "this is our home, and now we have to go home."
"Oh," Xiao Hongan nodded, not quite understanding, and pointed at the warships on the sea and asked, "Are those our ships?"
"Yes," Su Zhengyang stroked his son's head, "That's our Chinese warship, it's here to protect us. From now on, no one will be able to hurt us from here anymore."
As the sun sets, the silhouette of the Chinese warships stands out against the golden sea. Su Zhengyang looks at this familiar yet strange harbor, with mixed feelings in his heart.
"Qi Yue," he said softly, "Do you still remember the history you read in school? At that time, I was thinking that one day, I would let this land return to the embrace of China."
"Now, you did it," Yang Qiyue leaned on her husband's shoulder, "and it was faster than anyone thought."
"Not just Hong Kong City," Su Zhengyang's eyes became deep, "One day, every inch of land we have lost will be taken back."
"Dad," Xiao Hongan suddenly pointed at the sunset in the distance, "It's so beautiful!"
Su Zhengyang picked up his son and let him sit on his shoulders: "Yes, it's very beautiful. This is our port city. You must remember that every inch of land and every piece of sea here was bought with the blood and tears of our ancestors."
In the afterglow of the setting sun, the figures of the family of three gradually lengthened. At this moment, they are not only a family, but also witnesses of a new era on this land.
In the next three days, Su Zhengyang and his family of three traveled to every corner of the port city.
On the first day, they went to Central.
On the bustling streets, Eastern and Western cultures blend together. Yang Qiyue held Xiao Hongan in her arms, looking at the old British-style buildings on the street and the Chinese-style plaques, and couldn't help but sigh at the unique style of this city.
"Look," Su Zhengyang pointed to a Victorian-style building, "This is the HSBC Bank. Many Chinese businessmen were exploited here in the past."
Rickshaw drivers were pulling foreigners back and forth on the street, and vendors were shouting and hawking their wares. Xiao Hongan was very interested in the rickshaws on the street and kept pointing at them.
&34;Dad, I want to sit in that!&34;
"Don't sit on that one," Su Zhengyang touched his son's head, "That's for foreigners."
They walked along Queen's Road, with shops lining both sides. Tea houses were filled with aromas, newspaper vendors' stalls were piled high with newspapers, and Westerners in suits and leather shoes and Chinese in long gowns passed by.
The next day, they arrived at the top of Victoria Peak.
From the top of the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the entire Victoria Harbor. There are all kinds of merchant ships moored in the harbor, and in the distance are neatly lined up Chinese warships.
"Qi Yue," Su Zhengyang pointed to the distance, "Look at those warships, they are our confidence."
Yang Qiyue nodded: "Yes, China today is no longer the country that was bullied by others."
Little Hongan was running happily on the lawn at the top of the mountain, and was occasionally cast curious glances at by foreigners passing by.
On the third day, they went to Stanley.
This small fishing village, nestled between the mountains and the sea, still retains the most original port city style. There are all kinds of small shops on both sides of the narrow streets. At the market on the seaside, fishermen are selling fresh seafood.
"The fishermen here have been making a living on this sea for generations," Su Zhengyang said, "This sea area originally belongs to us."
They had morning tea in a teahouse. Little Hongan was very happy to have egg tarts for the first time.
"It's delicious!" he said in a baby voice.
In the evening, they arrived at the beach in Tsim Sha Tsui.
As the sun sets, the silhouettes of Chinese warships stand out against the golden sea.
"Qi Yue," Su Zhengyang looked at his son sleeping in his arms, "When Xiao Hongan grows up, this will be a whole new world for him."
"Yes," Yang Qiyue snuggled up to her husband, "With you here, I believe it will happen."
Looking at this city that is about to undergo a huge change, Su Zhengyang is full of determination. The three-day tour has made him more determined: this city that carries too many humiliating memories will surely usher in a new life in his hands.
In the meeting room of the British Chamber of Commerce Center, smoke filled the air. A dozen British businessmen in suits were having a heated discussion.
"Everyone," Chamber of Commerce President Williams knocked on the table, "Su Zhengyang has been in Hong Kong for three days. Should we go and pay him a visit?"
"Visit?" a red-faced businessman sneered, "Visit a barbarian? Don't forget, it was this man who grabbed Ambassador Romanov's neck at the negotiation table!"
"James," Williams frowned, "Now is not the time to talk about this. The situation is stronger than people, and we must adapt to the new situation."
"What new situation?" James said angrily. "Why should these yellow monkeys manage the port city? We have been operating here for nearly a hundred years and have established a complete trade system. Now we have to hand it over to others?"
"That's enough!" Williams slammed the table heavily, "Your idea is the most dangerous. Look at those warships and soldiers outside. China today is no longer the country that was at the mercy of others."
A middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses said, "Williams is right. We must face reality. I have been observing for the past three days. Su Zhengyang took his wife and children to various places in the port city. It seemed like a family trip, but in fact he was showing us his determination and confidence."
"That's right," another businessman echoed, "A man who takes his wife and children to leisurely tour the enemy's territory is either ignorant or well-prepared. Obviously, Su Zhengyang is the latter."
"So what?" James said unconvincedly, "Are we going to give up our privileges in the port city? Those docks, warehouses, and..."
"Privileges?" Williams sneered, "James, are you still living in the last century? Those privileges obtained through unequal treaties should not belong to us. Now, we have to consider how to survive under the new rules."
"I agree with Williams," said the man with gold-rimmed glasses, "I suggest that we visit Su Zhengyang as soon as possible. Instead of sitting here complaining, we should find new opportunities in the new era."
"It's time to stop those speculative businesses," said an old businessman, "but I believe China will support legitimate trade. After all, they also need the port city as a trade window."
"It's settled," Williams stood up, "I'll arrange a visit tomorrow. Ladies and gentlemen, times have changed, and we have to change too. Otherwise, we will be eliminated."