Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 349 The Show Begins

At around seven o'clock, there was a commotion outside the door. Yan Jiekuang stuck his head out and looked towards the door. At the door, Xu Damao was greeting three guests with a smile on his face.

Yan Jiekuang took a closer look and saw that the person in the lead should be the director of the textile factory, and the person following behind him was obviously the representative from Hong Kong. He was wearing a Pierre Cardin suit, leather shoes, and a shiny gold watch on his wrist, which was quite eye-catching. The people behind him should be his entourage.

The group walked towards the middle courtyard. Xu Damao introduced the situation of the quadrangle to a few people. Yan Jiekuang watched them enter the middle courtyard. At this time, Jia Dongxu and his wife came out. Xu Damao smiled evilly and said, "Brother Jia, let me introduce you. These people are the leaders of the textile factory. They are having a meal in the middle courtyard today."

Jia Dongxu didn't say anything, while Qin Huairu showed a puzzled expression. The director of the textile factory smiled and said, "Sorry for disturbing you. It's mainly because of He Yuzhu's cooking skills that attracted our factory's Hong Kong manager, Manager Fang. Oh, this is our factory's Hong Kong representative."

After hearing the words of the textile factory director, Jia Dongxu and his wife both showed surprised expressions. Qin Huairu pulled Jia Dongxu back to the house in a panic.

Xu Damao had expected the couple's reaction and was very proud of it. However, the director of the textile factory showed a puzzled expression and looked at Xu Damao. Xu Damao said, "These two have never seen the world. Don't worry about them. Let's take our seats. I will introduce you to some highly respected managers in the hospital."

Several people walked to the dining table. Yi Zhonghai and his companions stood up. Xu Damao introduced them to each other. After everyone sat down, Xu Damao went to the kitchen. He Yuzhu was also busy with his apprentice. When he saw Xu Damao coming in, he said, "Director Zhang is here?"

Xu Damao said, "Now that everyone is here, let's serve the food. You should get out of here right away. I was asking you this just now."

He Yuzhu turned around and said to Chang Li and Chang Chuang, "Okay, I'll leave this to you two. I'll go out first. I haven't seen Director Zhang for a long time."

As soon as He Yuzhu arrived at the hospital, he greeted Director Zhang enthusiastically. Director Zhang also introduced him to the Hong Kong representatives, saying that they came specially to eat his food. He Yuzhu said, "I've almost finished cooking. I've asked them to serve the food. Wait a minute, who is this?"

Director Zhang was stunned and said, "This is our factory's Hong Kong representative, Manager Fang."

He Yuzhu turned to look at Xu Damao and said, "Then, who is Qin Jingru?"

Xu Damao quickly came up to interrupt He Yuzhu and said, "Let's talk later, let's talk later, sit down first."

He Yuzhu knew that something must have happened here, so he became confused and stopped talking, deciding to wait and see.

After a while, the apprentices started to serve the dishes, and Xu Damao was busy pouring wine for a few people. Yi Zhonghai saw that Xu Damao had spent a lot of money and it was all Maotai liquor.

Beijing-style Sichuan cuisine is He Yuzhu's specialty. As the dishes came up one by one, Xu Damao began to prepare and eat them. While eating, they chatted. After Manager Fang had eaten a few dishes, he gave He Yuzhu a thumbs up and said, "It's really authentic."

While Xu Damao was serving the dinner, he also kept an eye on the Lotus Gate.

At this time, Qin Jingru's silvery voice came from the front yard, "Aunt Wang, I'm doing the laundry. I'm bringing my girlfriend back for a quick meal."

Widow Wang's voice was also heard, "Jingru, that's great, you bought so many delicious foods."

When He Yuzhu heard this, he stood up and stared at the Lotus Gate. He wanted to see how the fake Hong Kong representative would react.

Xu Damao was secretly delighted and stood up as well. He said to Manager Fang, "That's our neighbor. I heard that his girlfriend is also a Hong Kong representative. Let me introduce her to you."

Director Zhang was also full of curiosity. He looked towards the door and saw Qin Jingru coming in arm in arm with a tall and handsome young man. When Xu Damao saw him, he was dumbfounded. This was not Huang Weiren.

The neighbors of the courtyard were also shocked, wondering why it wasn't Huang Weiren.

Qin Jingru said with a smile on her face: "Oh, I'm eating it. I know it's Zhuzi's Sichuan cuisine as soon as I smell it. Let me introduce my boyfriend to the neighbors, Lin Jun."

Lin Jun smiled and nodded to everyone, saying, "Hello, neighbors. I am Jingru's boyfriend."

Xu Damao suddenly woke up and said, "That's not right, isn't your partner Huang Weiren, the representative of Hong Kong?"

Manager Fang was stunned for a moment. He knew that Huang Weiren was his driver, but he came here in the textile factory's car today, so he didn't use him.

Qin Jingru said, "Don't talk nonsense. Huang Weiren is the driver of the Hong Kong representative of the textile factory. He is my friend. Don't spread rumors and destroy the reputation of the textile factory."

Lin Jun said at this time: "Yes, Huang Weiren is a friend of both of us, please don't slander him."

At this time, Manager Fang woke up as if from a dream, stood up and said seriously: "Mr. Xu, you have to be responsible for your own words. We are here to invest, not to cheat. I believe in the character of my driver and he will not do such a thing."

Xu Damao was dumbfounded, not knowing how to explain. He looked at He Yuzhu, who pretended not to see anything. Director Zhang also became serious and said, "Xu Damao, we are very grateful that you invited us to dinner, but we cannot slander the people from Hong Kong."

After saying that, he turned around, looked at He Yuzhu and said, "Thank you for your hospitality. It tastes the same as before. We won't drink anymore. Let's go to the textile factory as a guest some other day. I'll treat you."

After saying this, he stood up and left with the Hong Kong representatives and their entourage.

Qin Jingru's silver bell-like laughter came from the middle courtyard. Qin Jingru said to Lin Jun, "Let's go to my sister's house for dinner. She knows you're coming and has prepared everything."

After saying that, he took Lin Jun's arm and went to Qin Huairu's house, leaving several neighbors stunned.

Xu Damao completely offended the people in the textile factory. He felt like a clown, fooled by Qin Jingru. He threw the cup to the ground and walked away angrily. Yi Zhonghai said, "Don't waste the good food and wine. This is really a loss of both the wife and the army." After saying that, he took a sip of Moutai.

He Yuzhu now finally understood that Xu Damao had set a Hongmen Banquet for Qin Jingru, but he didn't expect that Qin Jingru would kill him instead. He Yuzhu laughed and said, "This is really interesting. Come, Uncle Yi, Uncle Liu, let's continue drinking. Disciples, disciples, come to the table and eat." After saying this, he did not forget his disciples.

The neighbors in the front yard were still not satisfied with what they saw. They all said that the little girl Qin Jingru had become so amazing and it was a great surprise for Xu Damao.

Widow Wang curled her lips and said, "Qin Jingru doesn't have that kind of brains. I guess the idea must have come from Qin Huairu."

Yan Jiekuang gave Widow Wang a thumbs up and said, "Aunt Wang is still very smart and persuasive." Widow Wang looked at everyone proudly.

Yang Ruiping, his mother and Xiao Hai returned to the west wing. Back in the backyard under the grapevines, Yang Ruiping said, "Qin Huairu is really amazing. He broke this game steadily and accurately."

"Well, yes, this game was broken at the perfect time. Xu Damao must have vomited blood." Yan Jiekuang said.

Yan Jiekuang went to make tea, brought it under the grape vines, poured a cup for his mother and one for himself. Yang Ruiping asked, "You've already watched the show, why don't you go back?"

"Don't worry, I'll wait until my dad comes back before I leave." Yan Jiekuang lit a cigarette and said.

Yang Ruiping said: "Your second brother and his wife will be back soon, nothing will happen."

Yan Jiekuang asked, "Do they have anything to do today?"

Yang Ruiping said, "It's a commendation meeting. Your brother has made great contributions, so his family members must attend. Shi Xiaoya went there."

"My second brother is really awesome. I guess he'll get promoted soon," Yan Jiekuang said.

Yang Ruiping took a sip of tea and said, "He definitely doesn't want to. He just wants to stay in his current position. I heard him say that."

Yan Jiekuang said: "My second brother does everything for work. He is a workaholic."

Yang Ruiping sighed and said, "That's right. He only married Xiaoya, who is so good. If it were someone else, they would have divorced long ago."

Yan Jiekuang said: "That's right, my second sister-in-law has paid a lot, she has been silently waiting for my brother since he was in the army."

Yang Ruiping nodded and said, "Among the three daughters-in-law, I love Xiaoya the most, but Xiaoya is still so sensible and hardworking."

Yan Jiekuang said, "Mom, don't worry. If you have any problems in the future, just tell me. My second brother's family affairs are my affairs."

Yang Ruiping nodded with relief. At this time, there was a noise outside. The two turned around and saw that it was Yan Bugui and Yongchang who came back. Yan Jiekuang stood up and asked, "Dad, you are back. How are the ones in my family?"

Yan Bugui smiled and said, "Go home. Your little fat boy is really smart. It won't be a problem for him to earn some pocket money."

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "Okay, now that you're back, you can ask my mom about the big show. I'll take the two little ones home."

After saying that, Yan Jiekuang shouted, "Xiaohai, Xixi, let's go home." Xiaohai and Xixi ran out from the back garden, and Yan Jiekuang took the children to the van and returned to Yuer Hutong.

When they got home and knocked on the door and entered the yard, Tian Guixiang said excitedly, "Jie Kuang, guess how much money I made this afternoon?"

Tian Guixiang said, "In just one afternoon, we sold forty sets for twenty yuan. How about that?"

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "That's amazing. Don't worry, I'm at home. You can go to a busy place and have a look. I think it will sell better there."

Tian Guixiang nodded and said, "Oh, by the way, Ji Lian is back and is in the backyard."

Yan Jiekuang led the two children to the backyard. Xiaohai and Xixi skipped and jumped to find their mother. Yan Jiekuang saw that the light was on in the study, so he walked in. He saw Shi Lei, Dapang, Xiaopang, and Shi Li were counting money.

Yan Jiekuang asked: "How is it? What is the harvest?"

The fat boy said with great joy, "That's great. Two cents for one book, five cents for three books. It only takes one afternoon. I can buy a lot of books for only three dollars."

Yan Jiekuang said, "That's right, but you can't go all day. You can only go in the afternoon after taking a nap, and you have to be back before dinner, understand?"

Xiaopang didn't care at all and said, "I know, don't worry."

Yan Jiekuang didn't care whether they would split the money or how they would split it, and went straight to the central hall in the backyard. Ji Lian listened to the children talking about their experiences at their grandmother's house with great interest. Yan Jiekuang knew that she simply wanted to be with the children and spend more time with them.

Yan Jiekuang didn't disturb them. He made himself a pot of tea, picked up the newspaper and went to the yard.

(End of this chapter)