Siheyuan, a comfortable life under Zhengyang Gate

"Do you know why my brother doesn't like to come to places like bars anymore?"

"why?"

"My buddy is so handsome. There are too many monsters in this place. They all want to eat my flesh."

"I've seen narcissistic guys, but I've never seen anyone as narcissistic as you."

"You call this narcissism, Lao Wang, you are too superficial, buddy is just stating the facts."

"You...Okay, I can't argue with you, let's drink."

Seeing Yang Yukun describe narcissism in such a pure and elegant way, Wang Aiguo could not find any words to refute.

I have to admit that Yang Yukun is indeed handsome and has great temperament. He is worthy of being the most beautiful man in the city.

"You have to ask me to come here. Tell me, what's going on?"

Yang Yukun picked up the wine glass and took a sip. This foreign wine is good and it is authentic.

Unlike other bars that use branded imitations of liquor in pursuit of profits, this is one of the reasons why the Zui Sheng Meng Si bar is doing so well.

Of course, most people can’t really tell the difference because they don’t understand wine.

"It's been such a long time since we last met, I miss you so I invite you to come out and have a get together."

"Nonsense, we have known each other for so many years, you know I don't like to come to these places, if you really want to treat me to a drink, would you arrange it here?"

"I have my eyes on a resident singer in this bar and want to sign her to my company."

I sincerely invite Yang Yukun to drink.

The reason for arranging it here is that Wang Aiguo took a fancy to a resident singer at the Zui Sheng Meng Si bar.

He came once yesterday, but the resident singer didn't come because he had something else.

Look, he is here again today.

By the way, they arranged a dinner at the Zui Sheng Meng Si bar, and asked Yang Yukun to help check the performance of the resident singer.

"How's your company doing lately?"

"I released an album of old song covers, which received a good response and gained a little fame in the capital.

Next, I plan to find someone to write songs for them and tailor an album for them.”

Seeing Yang Yukun asking, Wang Aiguo chatted with him about the recent situation of Cuican Media.

Didn’t he sign two resident singers from the bar before, and released an album of old songs and new versions for these two singers some time ago?

The company didn't make much money, but it mainly helped to raise the fame of the two singers in the company, and let the music circles in the capital know about the existence of a company called Brilliant Media and these two people.

Wang Aiguo planned to press on with his success and find someone to tailor an album for the company's two singers.

"Come on stage, come on stage, this girl is the resident singer that my buddy has chosen."

At this moment.

A petite girl came onto the stage holding a guitar.

"This voice is quite interesting." Yang Yukun glanced at the girl singing on the stage. She had a very unique smoky voice.

"She has a nice voice, right? This girl's name is Zhou Xun, and she hasn't signed with any company yet."

"She has a nice voice, but I think she is more suited to acting. She is very spiritual."

"Xiao Kun, you're not a director, so as an outsider, don't make random comments."

"I just said it casually."

"What do you think about me signing her, I think she can be a diva?"

"Since you think so highly of her, just sign her."

"I'll go talk to her later."

"You continue to wait, I'll leave first." Yang Yukun put down his wine glass, looked at the time and prepared to leave.

"Sit for a while. It's only seven o'clock now. It's still early."

“Go home and sleep. Staying up late harms your health. Go to bed early and get up early to keep healthy.

Do you know why I don’t look older than my 30s and look like I’m only 18? It’s because I seldom stay up late and go to bed before 9 o’clock.

Stay up late less, it will not only damage your kidneys, but also cause baldness. "

"Nonsense, stop scaring me."

"Believe it or not, let's go."

"Really leave."

"Bye-Bye."

"Let's have dinner at my place tomorrow night."

"Not tomorrow night, I have an appointment, Brother Xiaowu wants us to eat at his place."

"The night after tomorrow."

"There is no 30th this year. The day after tomorrow is New Year's Eve."

"That's true. Let's make an appointment next year. When Teacher Peng comes back from his hometown in Shicheng County, we can get together."

"That's okay."

"Slow down."

Yang Yukun waved his hand without saying anything, walked out of the Zui Sheng Meng Si bar, and drove home.

Xu Jingping and the children have returned and are watching TV in the living room.

"Woof woof woof..."

"Dad, you are back."

"I'm back." Yang Yukun rubbed the Black Panther's head: "Wife, when did you come back?" "Just a while ago." Xu Jingping and the children had just arrived home half an hour ago.

"Brother Xiaowu asked me to go to his house for dinner tomorrow night."

"Okay, let's go see Master Peng and the others tomorrow."

"okay."

"Dad, look, this is the New Year's goods we bought today."

"I bought so many firecrackers and fireworks."

"Yes."

"But fireworks are not allowed now. Didn't your teachers tell you about this at school?"

"Ah, it seems the teacher told us about this. What should we do then?"

We went to the street to buy New Year's goods today. Xiao Zongzi, Pingping and Xiao Yumi bought a lot of fireworks and firecrackers.

Now that setting off fireworks is not allowed, what should they do with the fireworks they bought?

"It's okay. Mom and Dad will take you to the countryside to release it when the time comes."

On December 1 last year, the imperial capital officially implemented a ban on fireworks.

The purpose is to protect the safety of state, collective property and the lives and property of citizens, prevent environmental pollution and maintain social order.

Dongcheng, Xicheng, Chaoyang, Haidian, Fengtai and Shijingshan are areas where setting off fireworks is prohibited. However, setting off fireworks is still allowed in rural areas far from the urban areas for the time being.

We can’t set off fireworks at home this year. If Xiao Zongzi, Pingping and Xiao Yumi want to set off fireworks, I can only take them to the countryside far away from the city.

"Fireworks are not allowed in the city, how did you buy them?"

"It's right where I bought the firecrackers before. No wonder they're not showing them off now. It turns out they're selling them secretly."

Xu Jingping didn't remember for a moment that setting off fireworks is not allowed now. No wonder those shops that used to sell fireworks no longer have them on display.

At this time of year in previous years, fireworks and firecrackers were placed in very conspicuous positions.

After hearing what Yang Yukun said, Xu Jingping remembered that fireworks are now banned, and the production, transportation, carrying, storage and sale of fireworks are prohibited in prohibited areas.

If I had thought about it earlier, I wouldn’t have bought fireworks this year.

Pingping said, "Dad, I want to set off fireworks now, can I?"

"No."

"Ok."

"After the New Year's Eve dinner the day after tomorrow, Dad will take you to your aunt's place to set off fireworks. They haven't banned it yet."

"This is the only way. I can still go see my aunt."

Little Yumi said, "Brother, you forgot that my aunt and the others went to my second aunt's house. My aunt and the others are not at home."

"Yes, Fourth Aunt and Little Aunt have gone to Second Aunt's house to celebrate the New Year. They won't be back until after the New Year."

Xiao Zongzi said, "Whether my aunt is at home or not, it won't affect us going to her house to set off fireworks."

"Yes."

"Okay, it's getting late, time to go to bed." Xu Jingping turned off the TV and asked Xiao Zongzi, Pingping and Xiao Yumi to go back to their rooms to sleep.

…………

"Oh, it's so lively here. The old lady, the master, Uncle Guan, Uncle Niu, my aunt... are all here."

"Xiao Kun, Jing Ping, you are here."

"Dad, Mom!"

"Uncle Kun, aunt!"

"Brother Xiao Kun."

“Yeah yeah….”

In the morning, Yang Yukun and Xu Jingping went to see masters such as Peng Changhai.

Just after one o'clock in the afternoon, Yang Yukun and Xu Jingping arrived at Han Chunming's house.

Han Chunming greeted Yang Yukun in the morning and asked him to come over to help prepare dinner.

Yang Yukun and Xu Jingping came to Han Chunming's house and found that their master, Uncle Guan, Uncle Niu and others were all there.

In addition to Han Chunming's family, there are Yang Huajian's family of five, Mao Ditu's family of six, Li Chengtao's family of four, and Su Meng's uncle's family of three.

Xiao Zongzi, Pingping, Xiao Yumi and Black Panther are also here.

"The chef is here." Mao Ditu said with a smile, "Chef, we have prepared the ingredients, now it's your turn to perform."

"You guys can do it. We have two chefs, Xiaowu and Taozi, here."

"You cook delicious food. You have to be the one to do this important thing since you're in charge of the cooking. The other two are only fit to help you."

Han Chunming laughed and said, "Map, what you said is really heartless. Have you not eaten enough of the food cooked by your buddy? You actually despise your buddy's cooking skills."

"Although your skills are not bad, Xiaokun's skills are better. Do you admit it?"

"I……."

"No more words to say." Mao Ditu said with a smile, "I'll leave it to you guys from now on. Come on, Lao Yang, let's go have some tea."

"The three chefs have worked hard. You can have a few more drinks later."

They were not needed in the kitchen, so Yang Huajian and Mao Ditu went to the living room to drink tea and listen to their elders reminiscing about the past.

Yang Yukun, Han Chunming and Li Chengtao stayed in the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Yang Yukun is the chef, while Han Chunming and Li Chengtao are responsible for assisting and following his instructions.

The kitchen is the key place, cooking skills are king, they just do whatever they are told to do. (End of this chapter)