The next morning, the scarred man took Liu Guodong to transfer the ownership of the house. Liu Yanran decided to put the courtyard house in Liu Guodong's name, and would return the monthly dividends to Liu Yanran, leaving him only with living expenses. This made Liu Guodong the first college student to be burdened with mortgage debt. Liu Yanran gave Qin 15,800 yuan for the house, meaning that even if Liu Guodong received 200 yuan in dividends each month, it would take him more than six years to pay it back. However, Liu Guodong was quite happy to become a homeowner.
Speaking of the man with the scar, his name is Gao Feng. Although he looks fierce, he is actually a soldier. His face was injured during the war and he did not receive timely treatment, so he looks scary, but he is actually a good person.
His large group of brothers, including Liu Zhi, were actually all soldiers. This was all thanks to Fang Xu. Liu Yanran was originally worried about finding someone to help her, but she helped to bring in so many brothers on leave.
Of course, Liu Yanran didn't let them help for nothing. She had originally planned to give them 20 yuan each as a reward, but they refused to accept it. So Liu Yanran asked them to have a meal at the hot pot restaurant, which was about to open for trial operation tomorrow. She also promised them a 20% discount on their meals at the hot pot restaurant in the future, which made these young men very happy.
Fang Xu certainly wouldn't miss the chance to eat hot pot, and he even brought his brother Fang Ling along. Fang Ling also brought White Rabbit candy and a large watermelon. "Comrade Liu, long time no see."
"Brother Fang, Fang Xu and I are best friends. She is like your sister, so you don't have to be so reserved." Liu Yanran accepted the gift gracefully and asked them to take a seat.
Everyone sat down around the table, and Fang Xu helped greet everyone warmly.
At this time, the hot pot restaurant was steaming and filled with fragrance. Liu Yanran served pot after pot of fresh vegetables and meat. After all, they were all young men with big appetites, so Liu Yanran prepared more.
The hotpot bases prepared by Liu Yanran include spicy lamb ribs hotpot, mushroom chicken soup hotpot, salty spareribs hotpot and pickled fish hotpot. These four hotpot bases just meet everyone's taste needs. The 20 people were divided into four tables, and each table could taste different delicacies.
In addition, Liu Yanran also prepared a variety of sauces, including sesame sauce, chili sauce, seafood sauce and chicken and mushroom sauce that she personally made, so that everyone can find the taste that suits them.
Two refrigerators were also purchased in Beijing to ensure the freshness and taste of the food. Although it was already August, the temperature was still high. To bring a touch of coolness to everyone, Liu Yanran specially prepared iced glutinous rice balls, iced porridge, and iced milk tea.
These icy desserts not only relieved the heat but were also delicious, winning unanimous praise from the crowd. They praised Liu Yanran's attentiveness and thoughtfulness, and praised her cooking skills.
The hot pot restaurant was steaming hot as people gathered around, feasting heartily. Fang Ling picked up a piece of chicken and smiled at Liu Yanran, saying, "Sister, your cooking skills are incredible. We must come here often." He then put the meat into his mouth and chewed it carefully.
After hearing this, Liu Yanran smiled brightly: "Of course, as long as you brothers like it, I welcome you to taste my cooking anytime." Her eyes sparkled with confidence and joy.
At this time, Liu Zhi put down his chopsticks, stood up, raised his glass and said, "Let's drink a toast. I wish Sister Yanran's hot pot restaurant a prosperous business and a lot of money!"
Everyone responded and stood up, raising their glasses, their faces smiling and their eyes showing sincere blessings.
"Cheers!" With a cheer, everyone drank the wine in their glasses at the same time.
Afterwards, everyone started chatting, drinking, and eating meat happily. Laughter echoed throughout the hot pot restaurant, making people feel a strong family atmosphere.
In this joyful atmosphere, everyone felt immense happiness and contentment. They fully savored the delights of delicious food and felt the deep bonds of friendship among one another. This heartwarming scene was deeply moving, as if time had stood still.
After eating and drinking to their heart's content, Fang Xu patted his round belly contentedly and sighed with satisfaction, "Oh, I was so full after this meal! Yanran, thank you so much for your hospitality. Next time I have the chance, I will definitely bring more friends to support you!"
"Haha, you're so polite. As long as you like the food here, you're always welcome to come back!" Liu Yanran smiled gently, her eyes full of sincerity.
At this moment, there was a sudden loud noise at the door, and everyone turned their heads to look, only to see a few ruffians swaggering in. As soon as they entered the door, they started making loud noises, completely disregarding the feelings of the people around them.
"Where's the boss? Come out quickly! We want to eat!" one of the gangsters shouted arrogantly.
"Sorry, we are closed today. You can come back tomorrow." Liu Yanran hurriedly came forward with a professional smile on her face.
"Stop talking nonsense! We are going to eat today, why are you talking nonsense? Bring me all the delicious food and drinks. This area is under our control." Another gangster glared at Liu Yanran fiercely and threatened.
Hearing this, Liu Yanran's face instantly turned very ugly, but she still suppressed her anger and patiently explained: "My dear customer, we will only start the trial operation tomorrow, and all the shops here are our own. Isn't it inappropriate for you to cause trouble like this?"
"Inappropriate? Humph, then you'll have to taste the beating!" The gangster said, raising his fist to hit Liu Yanran.
However, at this moment, Gao Feng and his brothers quickly stood up, with majesty in their eyes.
"What do you want to do?" Gao Feng shouted harshly, with a hint of unquestionable majesty in his voice.
The gangsters were frightened by Gao Feng's aura. They stopped what they were doing involuntarily and looked at him with some fear.
"We were just joking, don't be angry, big brother!" one of the gangsters stuttered.
"Are you kidding? Your behavior has seriously affected our dining experience. Get out right now! Otherwise, don't blame us for being rude!" Gao Feng warned mercilessly.
The hooligans knew they couldn't afford to offend Gao Feng and the others, so they turned around and left in shame.
Watching the gangsters leave, Liu Yanran said to Gao Feng gratefully, "Thank you, Brother Gao Feng. If you hadn't helped me in time, I really don't know what I would have done."
"You're welcome, Sister Yanran. If you encounter something like this in the future, just tell me. I will never let these people bully you." Gao Feng comforted.
After this little incident, everyone continued to enjoy the food happily and the atmosphere became more harmonious.
"It's really thanks to you guys, otherwise my store would be in trouble before it even opens." Liu Yanran said gratefully.
"You're welcome. This is what we should do. If you have any trouble in the future, just come to us." Gao Feng said, patting his chest.
Everyone continued to enjoy the food and the atmosphere became even more lively.
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