Seeing Xu Dalong, Zhou Chen felt a mix of emotions.

Images of Xu Dalong from his previous life flashed through his mind.

Xu Dalong was actually quite pitiful. He was born with a disability, a limp, and his mobility was not very convenient. Because of this, he never married or had children.

But Xu Dalong is very filial, both to his parents and to his seventh son, Xu Laoqi.

Xu Laoqi had no children, and Xu Dalong, as his nephew, took care of him as he grew old until his death.

Even biological children might not be able to do this.

Zhou Chen had visited Xu Laoqi a few times and knew that Xu Dalong was a simple, honest, kind, and simple-minded person. Unfortunately, due to his circumstances, he remained a bachelor his whole life.

Later, when he went to the small mountain village again, he never saw that kind face again, because Xu Dalong had an accident while chopping firewood on the mountain. The villagers felt sorry for him and built a grave on the spot where the accident happened, thus ending his tragic life.

Xu Dalong's sudden appearance at the construction site was quite unexpected for him.

However, when he thought of his master Xu Laoqi's injury, he instantly understood.

After a brief moment of distraction, Zhou Chen smiled, extended his hand, and said, "Hello, Da Long."

Xu Dalong seemed surprised that someone was willing to shake his hand. When he saw Zhou Chen extend his hand, he was at a loss and looked a little flustered.

Zhou Chen didn't laugh, and continued, "Da Long, I'm your uncle's only apprentice. From now on, we're brothers, so don't stand on ceremony with me."

Xu Dalong grinned sheepishly, looking even more embarrassed.

Seeing this, Xu Laoqi took over the conversation, inviting Zhou Chen to sit down and chat while they ate.

Twenty minutes later, dinner ended, and the workers dispersed.

With no outsiders around, Zhou Chen asked Xu Laoqi how he had arranged things for Xu Dalong.

"I'm planning to talk to the supervisor and see if Dalong can do some lighter work on the construction site. I just don't know if the supervisor will give me that favor. My only worry is that Dalong's legs aren't very strong, I'm afraid..."

Xu Laoqi frowned; he wasn't sure about this request either.

The construction site has restrictions on hiring. Xu Dalong has difficulty walking, so according to the rules, the construction site will not hire him.

But as a foreman, he had some connections and prestige, and as his uncle, he certainly wanted to find a job for his nephew.

“Master, I have a way to make money and I want to do it with Dalong. Why don’t you let Dalong try it? If Dalong does well, I guarantee that with this business, Dalong will never go hungry in the future, and he can even easily get married.”

Zhou Chen said seriously,

In fact, the moment he saw Xu Dalong, he wanted to change the fate of this honest and simple man. Although the two did not have much interaction, he highly respected Xu Dalong's character and considered him a trustworthy person.

Moreover, he does need a reliable helper.

"Disciple, you're not kidding your master, are you?" Old Seven Xu asked uncertainly.

Zhou Chen smiled wryly, "Master, why would I tease you? I'm serious. You might as well listen first. If it fails, you can ask the site supervisor for help. It will only delay Da Long for a few days."

Upon hearing this, Xu Laoqi immediately became interested. "Alright, then tell me, and I'll get Dalong to work for you."

Zhou Chen then gave a brief description of the business he was going to do.

"Stinky tofu?"

Xu Laoqi heard an unfamiliar term: stinky tofu. He didn't know what it was; it was the first time he had ever heard of it.

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "Master, don't underestimate this kind of snack. If you sell it well, you can earn more than working on a construction site. Moreover, this is not tiring and can be considered a skill."

When he heard it was a craft, Xu Laoqi was somewhat tempted, but then he couldn't help but worry, "Can Dalong learn it?"

“I will teach him step by step. Master, you can rest assured. Even if he fails, I will have him come to the cafeteria to help me. As long as I have food to eat, he will never go hungry.”

Knowing Xu Laoqi's concerns, Zhou Chen simply moved the construction site canteen out.

"Since you've said so, apprentice, I'll agree on Xiaolong's behalf, and thank you on his behalf as well." Xu Laoqi knew that Zhou Chen genuinely wanted to help him, or more accurately, to repay his master, which was why he thought of letting Xu Dalong run this stinky tofu business.

Otherwise, Zhou Chen wouldn't have needed to ask.

At first, Xu Laoqi thought Zhou Chen wanted Xu Dalong to help out at the construction site canteen, but he didn't expect him to be starting a new business.

The only thing that puzzled him was why Zhou Chen would make stinky tofu, but Xu Laoqi didn't ask. He respected Zhou Chen's privacy. He only needed to know that Zhou Chen was a trustworthy person and wouldn't harm Da Long.

After discussing it with Xu Laoqi, the matter was settled.

For Xu Dalong, it was just a matter of Xu Laoqi saying a word.

After collecting yesterday's food allowance and settling wages with Li Juan and Wang Lan, Zhou Chen calculated how much money he had on his way home.

The profits of the construction site canteen are basically fixed and hardly change, unlike other businesses where the same people eat there every day. After accumulating these days, he now has more than four thousand yuan.

Two thousand yuan is more than enough as capital for a stinky tofu business.

After all, neither the tofu itself, the main ingredient of stinky tofu, is expensive, nor are the oil, sauces, and other ingredients.

It's estimated that the most expensive item will be the portable trolley.

In his previous life, he worked for a vendor who sold stinky tofu very well. He knew the entire process of making stinky tofu, and even knew how to make the soul-stirring sauce.

If he hadn't had the construction site canteen business, he originally wanted to make stinky tofu.

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