Fu Linchuan handed out the menu, saying, "Take a look and see what dishes and meats you'd like to eat."
Everyone was a close friend, and since Fu Linchuan was treating, no one stood on ceremony.
We're all so busy, it's rare for us to get together.
What's more, it's cold outside, so having a steaming hot pot inside is incredibly comforting.
The meat has all been served, but Zhang Xianglong hasn't arrived yet.
Fu Linchuan asked Sun Xiangdong, "Besides factory matters, what has Xianglong been busy with lately?"
Fu Linchuan just closed a big deal a couple of days ago, and he gave Sun Xiangdong and Zhang Xianglong a lot of bonuses.
The factory has been busy lately, but it's a bit less busy than before.
Sun Xiangdong stared blankly, "I didn't notice either. We each have our own tasks. I usually keep in touch with Chen Dafa and such. Apart from being busy with work at the factory, I really haven't paid attention to what he does."
“I’ve been staying at the factory these past few days; I haven’t gone home.”
Fu Linchuan nodded. He was just asking because he was worried that something might happen to Zhang Xianglong.
There was no familial affection between him and Sun Xiangdong and Zhang Xianglong, but it was stronger than familial affection.
The two of them came from Wangshan County to start the factory in Xuancheng, and followed him without caring about anything else.
Of course, he didn't mistreat either of them.
First, they rented a house, and then they bought a house for the two of them in Xuancheng.
He does not have enough funds for Kyoto at the moment, but there will be no problem with the follow-up.
Moreover, given the direction of their current business development, Sun Xiangdong and Zhang Xianglong will naturally be able to easily acquire whatever they want to buy in the future.
He brought the person out, so of course he had to ensure their safety.
"Okay, let's eat first, chat while we eat, and then wait for him for a while."
Just as everyone was excitedly putting meat into the pot, Zhang Xianglong rushed in.
"Sorry everyone, I'm late. I'll punish myself with three drinks."
Fu Linchuan laughed and said, "I think it's fine. Who told you to come so late?"
As he spoke, Fu Linchuan filled a small wine glass and pushed it over.
Zhang Xianglong took off his cotton-padded coat, hung it aside, rubbed his hands together, took the wine glass, stood there, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.
Fu Linwei and the others joined in the cheering, "Great drinking capacity, one more!"
Under the lamplight, Fu Linchuan seemed somewhat dazed.
Zhang Xianglong was wearing a high-necked shirt underneath.
While he was drinking, how did he see something he shouldn't have?
Could it be that he's seeing things?
Fu Linchuan narrowed his eyes, picked up the teacup beside him, took a sip, and still looked at Zhang Xianglong.
He drank a second glass of wine.
Fu Linchuan pursed his lips. He wasn't mistaken; it was indeed him!
Zhang Xianglong is late. Did he go to find a woman?
Fu Linchuan was originally very happy to invite everyone out for a get-together and dinner.
But now, he felt very depressed.
Keep in mind that Zhang Xianglong's wife and children are still in Xuancheng.
They had originally planned that in a few days, when the children's winter vacation started, Sun Xiangdong and Zhang Xianglong's wives would bring their children to Kyoto.
I'm spending the New Year in Kyoto this year.
If Zhang Xianglong goes out to find other women, how can he face his wife who is still struggling to support the family?
Fu Linchuan preferred to believe that Zhang Xianglong had just fallen somewhere.
After all, he wasn't always like this.
As they ate and chatted, Fu Linchuan casually asked, "Did you just come from the factory?"
Zhang Xianglong's hand froze for a moment, then he laughed, "Yes, I just happened to have some drawings for an order to work on. Things can't be put off forever. I got so busy revising them that I forgot about them. I checked the time and rushed out."
Sun Xiangdong laughed and said, "You're really something. We thought you were lost."
"How could I? Da Chuan is treating us. We're all from Xuancheng, so we have to come." Zhang Xianglong drank the three cups of wine he had just drunk. Although the cups were small, his face was slightly red.
After finishing the meal, Fu Linchuan paid the bill and said, "Big brother, second brother, let's go to the courtyard house tonight. You haven't been back to see Grandpa and Grandma for several days, have you?"
"Yes, I was planning to go back today too."
Fu Linchuan nodded. "You two ride in my car. Su Jie, come along too. After all, you're a lady. I'll take you home first."
Su Jie smiled and said, "Okay, thank you, Linchuan."
As they walked out of the hot pot restaurant, Fu Linchuan looked at Sun Xiangdong and Zhang Xianglong and asked, "Are you two going home or somewhere else?"
“Go home, I’ll go to the factory first thing tomorrow morning,” Sun Xiangdong said.
"Then I'm not going to worry about you guys." Fu Linchuan glanced at Zhang Xianglong. "Xianglong has had a bit too much to drink. Go back and keep an eye on him."
Sun Xiangdong supported him, saying, "Don't worry."
Zhang Xianglong felt he hadn't drunk too much. "Da Chuan, I'm fine, just a little tipsy."
Fu Linchuan thought for a moment, but there were too many people around, so he couldn't say anything.
He'll find an opportunity to ask him about it.
They are brothers; they can't just go astray after doing well in Kyoto.
How do we explain this when Sun Cuie and the others arrive in a few days?
Looking at his wife, doesn't he feel guilty?
After finishing his final exams in the first semester of his junior year, Fu Linchuan had a lot of free time.
That day, while busy with business at the factory, Fu Linchuan assigned a lot of work to Sun Xiangdong.
"These are urgent. Please work overtime tonight and give them to me first thing tomorrow morning."
Sun Xiangdong put the things away, saying, "It's nothing, don't mention how hard it was. You've worked the hardest. I've already taken your money, and you still give me so many bonuses. Meeting you is like I've burned incense in my past life."
Fu Linchuan stood up and laughed, "You've got some ambition. If you earn more in the future, give me more too, and I won't mind."
"Okay, if I can earn it, I'll give it all to you." Sun Xiangdong said, taking the things and going back to work.
In the afternoon, Fu Linchuan sent Zhang Xianglong out to do some work. Before leaving the factory, he told Zhang Xianglong to come to his house at six o'clock.
He knew that no matter what Zhang Xianglong did, he would definitely be home before six o'clock.
Fu Linchuan drove out of the factory and bought meat, vegetables, and wine.
He arrived at the house he had rented for Zhang Xianglong and the others ahead of time.
After washing his hands and putting on an apron, he began by slicing the pork belly and then stewing it in a pot.
In another pot, pork ribs were stewing.
Then he started picking, washing, and preparing the vegetables.
After the two meat dishes were cooked, he started to stir-fry the vegetable dishes.
After the four dishes were cooked, Fu Linchuan wiped the table clean and took out the newly bought steamed buns and put them on a plate.
As he was setting out the dishes, the door opened.
Zhang Xianglong is back.
As soon as Zhang Xianglong entered, he was very surprised. "The whole house smells so good. I thought I had come to the wrong house. Da Chuan, you're here so early. I thought you would be here at six o'clock. I rushed back early."
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