Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 259 Damao Shows Off
Ever since Yan Jiekuang gave up the restaurant, he has devoted himself to the renovation of his several houses and shops. He would follow Wang Xuan around whenever he had nothing to do. Now Wang Xuan has become Yan Jiekuang's little follower. He also followed Yan Jiekuang's advice and formed a fixed decoration team, which pays salaries.

After the decoration team was established, the first big job was the house that Yan Jiekuang owned next to the Summer Palace. The house was very large, covering an area of ​​nearly 1,500 square meters. Yan Jiekuang had no plans to live there, he planned to turn it into a private museum, but he required that the original flavor of the house be restored during the decoration.

Afterwards, he told Wang Xuan to divide half of the team to renovate his shop. There was no rush to renovate the courtyard house, but the shop had to be renovated as soon as possible. Wang Xuan took the money given to him by Yan Jiekuang and left with full confidence.

Now Yan Jiekuang had some free time again. When he had nothing to do, he would teach his apprentices and spend time with the children. Sometimes he would go to help Yan Bugui. In fact, he was not in a hurry to expand the business. He was waiting for Ji Lian, Xu Jingli and Xiao Dang to graduate. He planned to be the man behind the scenes, and leave the front matters to the female generals.

In April, Sijiu City was full of spring, and there were more people on the streets. Yan Jiekuang brought the children back to the courtyard today. They did not go to the No. 95 Courtyard first, but went directly to Yan Bugui's store, because Yan Bugui and his wife were usually in the store. As soon as the children entered the store, they ran to Yang Ruiping, shouting "Grandma! Grandma!"

When Yang Ruiping saw that it was Da Pang, Xiao Pang and Shi Li, her face lit up with joy. She hurriedly came out from the counter, hugged each of them one by one, and said to the little ones, "What do you want to eat? Grandma will get it for you."

When Little Fatty heard this, he said, "Grandma, I want to eat fruit leather." Big Fatty quickly said, "I want to eat soda candy."

Shi Li looked at Big Fatty, then at Little Fatty, without saying anything. Yang Ruiping turned around, kissed Shi Li, and said, "What do you want to eat, Lili?"

Shi Li gave Yang Ruiping a big smile and said, "I'll just eat my brother's."

Yang Ruiping burst into laughter when he heard this. At this time, Yan Bugui also walked in from outside, holding a big frame in one hand. Yan Jiekuang hurried forward to take it. Yan Bugui didn't hesitate to throw the big frame to Yan Jiekuang and ran to the children, saying, "Hey, little darlings are here. Grandpa will treat you to soda." After that, he hugged and kissed each of them, and then went to get the soda.

Yan Jiekuang carried the large basket to the vegetable stall and said, "There aren't many people here today."

The clerk of the vegetable stall is Aunt Li from the yard next door, a plump and cheerful aunt. Aunt Li said, "A group of people just left, and we just have some free time. You have to bring the children over, otherwise it will be boring if we just chat."

Yan Jiekuang laughed and said, "Okay, come over when you have nothing to do."

These three children are the treasures of the store and anyone can amuse them for a while. Yan Jiekuang watched his father take out the Arctic Ocean and open it for the children.

Yan Jiekuang helped Aunt Li pack the vegetables. As he was packing, he said, "Dad, the weather is about to get hot. If you have time, come with me to my house and bring the freezer in the basement over. I'm sure it will sell well if you have some ice cream, soda, beer, etc."

Yan Bugui said, "It should have been brought here a long time ago. It's all wasted at your place. But doesn't it consume a lot of electricity?"

Yan Jiekuang said disdainfully: "If you sell more, the electricity bill will be covered, and it will also be convenient for the people in our store."

Yan Bugui nodded and continued to tease Da Pang and the others. Yang Ruiping said, "Old Third, you're not going to your restaurant?"

Yan Jiekuang said: "No need to go, we have Wang Qing and my disciples, they are doing a good job."

Yang Ruiping smiled and said, "Then if you have nothing to do, bring your children over and help us here."

Yan Jiekuang said: "Sure, I can still cook for your dad if nothing else."

At this time, Xiaopang suddenly said, "My dad's cooking is the best."

Yang Ruiping laughed, patted Xiaopang's head and said, "Grandma knows."

At this time, a man came in from the door. He was wearing a suit, shiny leather shoes, a bag on his left arm, curly hair, big sunglasses, and a small mustache. Yan Bugui hurriedly went up to him and asked, "Comrade, what do you need?"

"Hey, Third Uncle, why don't you recognize me?" said the curly-haired guy.

Yan Jiekuang knew it was Xu Damao as soon as he heard it, but Yan Bugui didn't recognize it and asked, "Who are you?"

Yan Jiekuang said, "Brother Damao, your outfit is quite fashionable. No wonder my dad didn't notice it."

At this time Xu Damao took off his glasses and looked at Yan Bugui. Yan Bugui smiled and said, "Who was it? It turned out to be Damao. Have you made a fortune?"

At this time, Xu Damao said proudly: "It's not bad. I just set up a trading company. Business is pretty good. This order is only about 30,000 to 50,000 yuan."

Yan Bugui was shocked when he heard this. This was a big deal. He smiled and said, "So you are here to pay back the money?"

Xu Damao was stunned. He came here to show off. He had forgotten that he still owed the store money. He said awkwardly, "Yes, Uncle Yan, let's see how much I owe you in total?"

Yan Bugui smiled and said, "No need to look, it's a total of forty-three yuan."

Xu Damao said jokingly: "I remember it clearly enough."

"That's right. In the entire compound, only you and Xu Delin owe my family money. You are forty-three and Xu Delin is twenty-five." Yan Bugui said.

After a few words, Xu Damao felt embarrassed. He took out fifty yuan from his bag and handed it to Yan Bugui, saying, "I'm not short of money now. OK, keep it. No need to give me the change." Yan Bugui said with a smile, "You are a big businessman. You have a big vision. Thank you, Damao."

Xu Damao turned around and left. Yan Bugui's face turned red because of what he said, and he also spent seven dollars.

Xu Damao left. After a while, Liu Haizhong came in wearing a Zhongshan suit with his hands behind his back. Yan Jiekuang took a look and was surprised. His hair was combed like it had been licked by a dog. How much hair wax must have been used on it?

Liu Haizhong walked in and went straight to Yan Bugui, saying, "Old Yan, give me a bottle of your most expensive wine and a pack of your best cigarettes."

Yan Bugui frowned, wondering what was wrong today, why did they come here one after another to show off, but he still greeted them with a smile and said, "Okay, our store is small, Fenjiu is the most expensive, 4.8 yuan, Daqianmen is our most expensive cigarette, 59 cents a box, 5.9 yuan a carton, a total of 10.7 yuan."

After saying that, he turned around and went to get the goods. Liu Haizhong took out a wallet from his pocket. This was a new item. Yan Jiekuang was watching secretly from the side. Liu Haizhong took out eleven pieces and put them on the counter.

After a while, Yan Bugui also put the wine and cigarettes on the counter, then collected the money on the counter and turned around to look for money. Liu Haizhong said, "No need to change. I am the general manager and I don't keep change in my pocket."

Yan Bugui smiled happily and said, "You are the general manager now. You are much better than Xu Damao, but Xu Damao has made a fortune."

Liu Haizhong sneered and said, "How can he make a fortune? He is just an employee of our company. I am the legal representative and general manager of the trading company."

Yan Bugui still smiled and said, "If I had to, it would have to be you. You look like someone who can do great things. Where is your company? I'll go see it if I have a chance."

Liu Haizhong was stunned by the question. There were only two people in his company, so how could there be an office space? It was just a shell company. Liu Haizhong stammered and said, "Well, the company hasn't found a house yet. There will be more employees in the future, so there won't be enough space. Well, I have something to do at home, so I'll leave first."

After saying that, Liu Haizhong picked up his cigarettes and alcohol and left in a hurry. As soon as Liu Haizhong walked out of the store, the clerk and Yang Ruiping laughed. Yan Jiekuang gave his father a thumbs up and said, "When it comes to the ability to confront people, you have to be the best."

Yan Bugui smiled and said, "Who asked them to show off here? I feel uncomfortable if I don't say anything to them, but I still welcome them to come often."

Yang Ruiping asked in confusion: "Why?"

Yan Bugui picked up the seven yuan and seventy cents, shook it, and said, "I can get more than seven yuan for free. This is such a good thing."

The aunties in the store were so happy that they couldn't help themselves. Yan Jiekuang was also happy. His father was really talented. Yan Bugui said, "It's just right. At noon today, the third child will go back and make braised pork, add a dish for everyone, and give each person a bottle of soda."

Everyone said in unison: "Thank you, Teacher Yan." Yan Bugui waved his hand and said: "Don't thank me, thank our General Manager Liu and Deputy General Manager Xu."

Everyone laughed again, and the store was filled with joy. Only the three little ones didn't know what was going on. Everyone was happy, and they joined in the fun.

When it was almost noon, Yan Jiekuang took the vegetables and meat back to the courtyard. His father was doing the cooking. When Yan Jiekuang got home, he steamed the rice and used a big pot to make two stews, chicken stewed with mushrooms and braised pork stewed with potatoes. They were all home-cooked dishes and tasted better this way.

Yan Jiekuang cooked a stew in a big iron pot, and the whole yard was filled with fragrance. Shi Xiaoya picked up a few children from school at noon, and the children smelled the fragrance as they entered the yard. A group of children rushed directly into Yan Bugui's kitchen, "Third Uncle, I knew it was you cooking as soon as I smelled it. We're in for a treat today." Yongchang said happily.

Yan Jiekuang turned around and said, "It will take a while. Get your own bowls and chopsticks. Don't forget to wash your hands. I'll call you later."

After the children left, Shi Xiaoya asked, "Do you want my help?"

"No need, sister-in-law, you just need to look after the children. My dad is being generous today and is going to give the waiters extra dishes." Yan Jiekuang replied without turning back.

Yan Jiekuang did a lot, because he did not forget the group of guys at the purchasing station. In a short while, the two stews were ready. Yan Jiekuang then made a dish of roasted eggplant, a dish of stir-fried green beans, and finally a dish of tomato soup.

Yan Jiekuang shouted outside, "Sister-in-law, serve them food first. I'll go to the west courtyard and ask someone to bring some food."

Shi Xiaoya agreed, and Yan Jiekuang went out of the yard to call Erxiao and Lin Song to bring the food. Erxiao called two more people, and several people rushed to Yan Bugui's kitchen.

As soon as Yan Jiekuang entered the courtyard, he saw Jia Zhang coming out of her house holding a large bowl and running to the central courtyard. Yan Jiekuang frowned and said to the people behind him, "Hurry up, it will be taken away by others soon. You have to carry it to my father first."

Several people went into the kitchen to carry rice and dishes. Shi Xiaoya walked over and said, "Aunt Jia just came and insisted on having a bowl of braised pork. I couldn't resist, so I served it to her."

Yan Jiekuang knew his second sister-in-law's temper, so he said, "It's okay, have you finished serving?"

Shi Xiaoya nodded, and Yan Jiekuang continued, "If it's not enough, go to my dad's place for more."

After saying that, he left with a few people carrying the food.

(End of this chapter)