Siheyuan: A Very Happy Era

Chapter 390 No loss in blood

"fine!"

When Chen Wen'an heard Li Guoqiang's refusal, he quickly waved his hand and said, "Although everyone has not been very wealthy over the years, I have saved some money.

Besides, you call me uncle, so it's only right that I give you some money.

If you feel embarrassed, then help me get more good things in the future, like this wine, I really like it. "

After saying that, he reached out for the wine glass and drank it all, then exhaled a breath of alcohol with a bit of intoxication.

"That"

When Li Guoqiang heard what Chen Wen'an said, he showed a hesitant look on his face, then nodded and said, "Okay! Since you have said so much, it would be very ignorant if I don't accept it.

However, there is one thing I need to make clear to you. Because these good wines and teas are hard to come by and the prices are relatively high, the amount you can get with this thousand yuan is not much. You can only get about 20 kilograms of wine and 2 kilograms of tea."

"This"

When Chen Wen'an heard this, he couldn't help but frown.

You know, now a bottle of ordinary Moutai costs only more than ten yuan. According to Li Guoqiang, this kilogram of wine is more than twice as expensive as Moutai.

This made it easy for him to wonder whether Li Guoqiang was deliberately offering him a high price.

However, even so, he couldn't do anything to Li Guoqiang.

After all, the supply of goods is in the hands of Li Guoqiang. The only thing he can do is to choose whether to ask Li Guoqiang for help.

As he thought about it, he couldn't help but think of how Song Guochang had been getting along very well with his superiors in recent times.

If he can't get these good things and reduce Song Guochang's advantage, then it won't be long before he has to give way to Song Guochang.

Thinking of this, he immediately made a decision in his heart, and then waved his hand and said, "It's okay, just take as much as you can. It would be better if you can get some game or something, so that I can take it to entertain Director Li."

In fact, the person he wanted to invite was not Li Huaide, but Li Huaide’s father-in-law.

After all, he is a big shot in the department. If he can get in touch with him, his room for advancement in the future will be completely opened up.

Otherwise, how could he spend so much money just to get a job for Li Dawei.

"Okay!"

When Li Guoqiang saw Chen Wen'an nodded in agreement, he felt a little happy and quickly opened his mouth to agree.

Although he had no interest in helping Chen Wen'an get things, he was still happy to exchange things for money, and a high price at that.

After all, for him, those good wines and teas amounted to at least several hundred kilograms in his small world, and were still increasing with the passage of time. It was a good thing to be able to exchange them for some money now.

What's more, didn't Chen Wen'an promise to help his father Li Dawei get a job?

In this way, he is making huge profits without any loss.

Therefore, he naturally had no reason to refuse.

As for whether giving the things to Chen Wen'an would affect Song Guochang's career, that was not within his consideration.

After all, he never agreed to it, and could only get these good things for Song Guochang.

Besides, he didn't ask for a penny for the things he gave to Song Guochang before, which was enough to repay Song Guochang for his care for Xiangmi Zhai.

Afterwards, he and Chen Wen'an talked about the situation of Xiangmi Zhai while drinking.

Chen Wen'an didn't care much about this, and didn't even think about taking over Xiangmizhai's business.

In his opinion, as long as he can continue to climb up, money will come to him on its own, and he won't need to bother making money at all.

Otherwise, as a department-level cadre, he could only get a little over 100 yuan a month at most. How could he possibly come up with 1,000 yuan all at once?

This is because there are people below who respect him.

Not long after, Yu Jiaxue came in carrying plates of steaming hot food, which included the large castrated chicken that Li Guoqiang brought, as well as a dish of braised spare ribs and a dish of stir-fried meat.

From this we can see that Chen Wen'an and Yu Jiaxue's living standards are really good.

"Come on, Qiangzi, eat it while it's hot. I don't know what you like to eat, so I just made a few dishes. Try them and see if you like them."

Soon, Yu Jiaxue brought all the food and dishes together, then sat down opposite Chen Wen'an, on the right hand side of Li Guoqiang, and greeted him enthusiastically.

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Wen'an also laughed and greeted, "Come on, Qiangzi, try this braised spareribs first. This is your aunt's specialty."

As he spoke, he picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of braised pork ribs and put it into Li Guoqiang's bowl.

Looking at that situation, no one would believe him if he said he was not Li Guoqiang's biological uncle.

"It's okay, I'll do it myself!"

Upon seeing this, Li Guoqiang hurriedly opened his mouth to politely decline, then picked up the bowl and chopsticks and began to eat with big mouthfuls.

As soon as the food entered his mouth, his eyes lit up slightly.

It’s true that Yu Jiaxue, my cheap aunt, is a pretty good cook.

Although I can't catch up with Sha Zhu's cooking skills, but for a housewife, this cooking skill is already very outstanding.

Since it tastes good, he naturally wants to eat more.

Soon, he finished his bowl of rice, then stood up and got another bowl.

Seeing how much Li Guoqiang enjoyed eating, Yu Jiaxue couldn't help but smile happily, then she chuckled and said, "Eat slowly, don't choke by accident."

"Ok!"

Upon hearing this, Li Guoqiang agreed vaguely and then hurriedly started eating.

When Chen Wen'an saw Li Guoqiang like this, he couldn't help but feel confused for a moment. He didn't understand whether Li Guoqiang was really that cunning, or whether those words he said before were just accidental?

Just as he was thinking about whether he should say something more to test Li Guoqiang, he heard a soft "bang" sound. Then he turned his head and saw that Li Guoqiang had already put the bowl and chopsticks on the table. It was obvious that he was full.

Then, without waiting for him and Yu Jiaxue to say anything, Li Guoqiang smiled and said, "Well, uncle, aunt, you guys eat slowly, I'm full."

Hearing this, Chen Wen'an and Yu Jiaxue looked at each other, then looked at the table where half of the dishes were already missing, and suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

As far as they could remember, they had rarely seen anyone get full so quickly after eating with them.

Generally speaking, when they eat with others, they chat while eating.

Especially for Chen Wen'an, talking about things while eating has become his habit.

Yu Jiaxue quickly reacted and quickly smiled and praised: "You young people are so energetic! Even eating a meal is like fighting a war.

Then you are full, sit down for a while."

"no need!"

Li Guoqiang shook his head, then said softly: "Aunt, it's getting late now, and I still have things to do in the store. I'll go back first. I'll come to visit you and uncle next time when I'm free."

"You..." Yu Jiaxue was slightly stunned, and then said with some surprise: "You are leaving now?"

Originally, she was thinking that after dinner, she would have a good chat with Li Guoqiang and get to know this nephew in depth!
"Ok!"

Li Guoqiang nodded, then said a little embarrassedly: "My uncle asked me to do something before, and I wanted to go back and do it as soon as possible."

"is it?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Jiaxue quickly turned her head to look at Chen Wen'an, with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

Although Li Guoqiang is a very outstanding young man, she couldn't think of anything that Chen Wen'an, the district committee director, needed Li Guoqiang's help with.

"Correct!"

Seeing Yu Jiaxue asking, Chen Wen'an nodded hurriedly and explained, "I just wanted to invite Director Li from the steel mill to dinner and ask him to help find a job for Qiangzi's father! So I asked Qiangzi to help get more of this good wine."

As he spoke, he pointed to the small wine jar on the table.

"Oh~"

When Yu Jiaxue heard this, she suddenly realized something. She quickly turned her head to look at Li Guoqiang and said, "Do you have any money? If not, I'll go get you some."

After saying that, she wanted to get up and go to the inner room to get the money.

Compared to her uncle Chen Wen'an, she really treats Li Guoqiang as her own family member.

Not to mention, she liked Li Guoqiang's figure, appearance and temperament so much that she was willing to spend a little money on him.

"Need not!"

Seeing this, Li Guoqiang quickly reached out and pulled Yu Jiaxue, then shook his head and said, "Aunt, I have my own money, so don't worry about it!"

After he finished speaking, he saw that Yu Jiaxue seemed a little unconvinced, so he took out a small stack of banknotes from his pocket and showed it to Yu Jiaxue.

"Yo!"

When Yu Jiaxue saw the money, she couldn't help but say in surprise: "I didn't expect you to carry so much money with you!"

"this."

Hearing this, Li Guoqiang glanced at Chen Wen'an, then explained softly, "Actually, this money was given to me by my uncle!"

After hearing this, Yu Jiaxue was stunned for a moment, then frowned slightly and looked at Chen Wen'an, wanting Chen Wen'an to give her an explanation.

After all, it's obvious at first glance that this amount of money is a lot. Even if their family is not short of money, they can't give so much money to their adopted nephew Li Guoqiang all at once!

If Li Guoqiang develops the habit of coming here to get money, it will be difficult to deal with in the future.

"Whoa!"

Seeing this, Chen Wen'an hurriedly explained, "I just feel that I haven't helped take care of Qiangzi for so many years. Now that we finally meet, I'll help give him some money to do the work!

This is a small token of our love to him from us, his uncle and aunt.

Besides, if Qiangzi can't use up all the good tea and wine he brought back, we can drink it ourselves!"

"That's true!"

When Yu Jiaxue heard Chen Wen'an say this, she immediately nodded in agreement.

Then, she turned her head to look at Li Guoqiang and asked softly, "Qiangzi, is this money enough? If not, I can get you some more."

"enough!"

Upon hearing this, Li Guoqiang said hurriedly, "This money is enough. My friend can't help me get much. Even if you give me more money, I can't spend it."

"That's it!"

Yu Jiaxue was slightly stunned, then nodded and said, "Okay, then go and do your work first! Next time you are free, come over to my house more often!"

"Row!"

Upon hearing this, Li Guoqiang nodded and agreed, then stood up and walked towards the door.

Seeing this, Yu Jiaxue also hurriedly got up and sent Li Guoqiang to the gate of the courtyard. Then, after Li Guoqiang's figure disappeared on the street, she reluctantly returned to the house to accompany Chen Wen'an for dinner.

As she was eating, she suddenly thought of something and asked hurriedly, "Hey, I forgot to ask just now, is Qiangzi married? If not, my niece from my mother's family is still single! I can introduce her to him."

"Don't!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Wen'an hurriedly spoke up to dissuade him, "Don't mess around. Qiangzi is not only married, but his wife is already pregnant. You don't need to worry about it."

"Fine!"

When Yu Jiaxue heard that Li Guoqiang was already married, she immediately felt a little regretful.

Originally, she was thinking that the benefits could be kept within the family and that the relationship could be strengthened!
On the other hand, Li Guoqiang didn't know that his cheap aunt Yu Jiaxue had already wanted to introduce him to a date. He was riding his bicycle and had just returned to Xiangmizhai when he met Wu Cai'e coming out of the store.

"Hey! Qiangzi, you're back!"

"Ok!"

Li Guoqiang looked at Wu Cai'e, who had a look of joy on her face, smiled slightly, then nodded and asked, "Aunt Wu, are you here to see me?"

"Yup!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Cai'e nodded hurriedly and said, "I came here to tell you about your Aunt Zhen."

"That!"

Li Guoqiang didn't feel surprised after hearing this. He just nodded and said, "Then let's go into the backyard and talk! I just happen to have something to tell you."

After saying that, he pushed the bicycle into the store and walked to the backyard with Wu Cai'e, while also saying hello to Shang Xiuzhen, Shen Fengxia and others.

Not long after, they sat down at the table in the backyard, and Pan Qiaoyan brought them a pot of tea.

After Pan Qiaoyan poured the tea and returned to the front shop to continue working, Wu Cai'e said softly: "Qiangzi, don't blame me for being nosy. Your Aunt Zhen was too worried about Xiao Huzi before, so she said such things without thinking.

As a grown man, there's no need for you to take this matter to heart all the time, right?

Moreover, you charge 10 yuan for each acupuncture treatment for Xiaohuzi, which is too expensive.

Can you tell me now why you do this?

I don't believe you are the kind of person who is blinded by money and would not help someone in need!"

"Ah!"

Li Guoqiang was slightly amused when he heard this, and then he laughed and joked: "Aunt Wu, you think too highly of me, don't you? I'm not as noble as you say, otherwise, we wouldn't have become like that!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Wu Cai'e couldn't help but glared at Li Guoqiang with some reproach.

(End of this chapter)