The fat man described his vision to Lou Xiao'e: "I love the design of Suzhou-style gardens. Pavilions, terraces, bridges, and flowing water—they please the eye and delight the soul. I'll live in the back garden, fill the pond with lotus flowers, and raise fish. When the lotus flowers bloom, the deep red, purplish-red, pink, and light blue blossoms will create a beautiful scene; at night, I'll fall asleep peacefully to the sound of frogs croaking..."
After finishing speaking, the fat man looked up at the sky again and said, "My biggest wish used to be to earn enough money to go back to my hometown and renovate the yard. The location of my yard is particularly good. You can see the orchard behind the house, and there is a stream to the left of the door. Every year when the fruit trees on the mountain bloom, I can capture the green mountains and the tender green stream! The flowers all over the mountain and the babbling stream complement each other, making it an excellent place for relaxation."
Lou Xiao'e was unknowingly immersed in the picture described by the fat man.
So beautiful...
In the past, when she read "Dream of the Red Chamber", she also fantasized about living in the Grand View Garden, appreciating the bamboo in Xiaoxiang Pavilion, admiring the flowers and plants in Hengwu Garden, exploring the yellow chrysanthemums in Qiushuangzhai, and watching the lotus flowers in Ouxiangxie.
Unexpectedly, the dream that Girls' Generation meticulously crafted was also the life that the chubby guy longed for.
For a moment, Lou Xiao'e felt as if she and he were of one mind.
The feeling was like a gentle breeze or warm sunshine, rippling the surface of a spring pond.
"..."
The fat man excitedly described the scene for a long time until his mouth was dry, but when he turned his head, he found that Lou Xiao'e had actually lost in thought.
He stopped talking and just quietly stayed by her side.
After a while, Lou Xiao'e finally snapped out of the dreamlike scene and ran outside before the fat man could say anything.
The fat man was worried about her and watched from a distance. Only when he saw her disappear into the public restroom did he finally feel relieved.
Oh, it turns out he needed to pee.
When Lou Xiao'e returned, she poured cold water on Fatty's idea: "I don't approve of your idea of creating a Suzhou-style garden."
The fat man wasn't a chauvinist; he was quite receptive to advice.
Upon hearing this, he said, "I would like to hear the details."
Lou Xiao'e cleared her throat: "First of all, your Qili Pavilion mainly serves Shandong cuisine."
The fat man interrupted her: "No, no, no, we originally focused on Huaiyang cuisine."
Lou Xiao'e was a little irritable: "Hey, don't interrupt! That was before you became an apprentice, but now you are Master Lu's last disciple, the true master of Lu cuisine!"
The fat man sighed, "I understand, we still have to take the route through the eight major buildings..."
This guy, it turns out he knew what he was doing.
Lou Xiao'e laughed and patted him twice: "You're such an annoying person! You know everything perfectly well, but you still act like you're having a fit."
The fat man protested, "How am I having a hysteria?"
Lou Xiao'e also became domineering: "You have it!"
The fat man surrendered: "Alright, alright, then it's settled. I'll go back today and call Yu Li and my second sister together to discuss it, and then you guys can meet up and agree on the specific investment ratio. Then this restaurant will be on the agenda."
Lou Xiao'e suddenly said, "I won't show up. Let Xiaoxiao talk to Yu Li."
The fat man thought for a moment and said, "Then let's run this restaurant under the names of Qiqi, Xiaoxiao, and Tiantian."
Lou Xiao'e's eyes lit up. Brilliant! No wonder he's the man she's set her sights on; he always has so many ingenious ideas.
If she had met Fatty first, instead of Xu Damao...
Unfortunately, life doesn't offer "what ifs".
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Lou Xiao'e took Chen Mengxiao back to Hong Kong.
Sha Zhu's restaurant opened as scheduled.
He even held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, inviting several familiar families, setting off firecrackers, and hiring a drum and gong team to make it a lively affair.
The fat man's family was also among those invited.
At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, he saw two young men, Tian Kai and Zhao Long.
These two people originally came from the factory with him. They worked at Qilige at the beginning, but later left Qilige due to differences in their ideas and some of their own problems, and sought better opportunities elsewhere.
Unexpectedly, this time, Sha Zhu's performance and the stage he set up also brought them over.
Like Fatty, Sha Zhu's team was also composed of veterans from the Red Star Factory canteen.
People like the MCA, LTD, and NYC... they all came with him.
Among the crowd, Xu Damao was indignant: "This is just a fly in the hole, and they're still having a ribbon-cutting ceremony? Aren't they ashamed?"
Beside him, Yi Zhonghai scolded him, "On such a joyous occasion, if you can't speak properly, then shut your mouth!"
The term "fly restaurant" was, of course, taught to them by Fatty, originally to spite Yan Fugui.
Didn't he say that Shazhu was his family's dog?
Once, Xiao Dang was complaining in the shop when Fatty overheard him and casually said, "His family's Yan Jiecheng runs a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. At best, he's just a small-time vendor. How could he possibly support your stupid dad, who's such a big shot?"
When Xiao Dang went back and taught Sha Zhu this, hey! It really hit the nail on the head for Sha Zhu.
The next day, Sha Zhu blocked the door early in the morning and almost made the Third Uncle faint with anger.
He kept telling Yan Jiecheng to fire him, but Yan Jiecheng ignored him completely.
He's the boss, he's the manager; even if it's his own father eating at a street food stall, he still has to pay for the food!
Xu Damao brought Xu Xiyue along today as well.
After the fat man confronted him last time, he was angry for several days, and then somehow he came to his senses.
Now they treat Xu Xiyue even better, the father and daughter are inseparable, which makes Qin Jingru jealous.
Yu Li and Chen Mengqi also arrived. The two of them pulled Xiao Dang aside and asked her, "How's it going? Is it fun being the boss, Manager Jia?"
This made Xiao Dang so angry that she jumped up and down...
Sha Zhu greeted all the guests, his forehead covered in sweat.
Upon seeing the fat man, he quickly pulled him aside: "I need to discuss something."
The fat man said succinctly: "Release!"
Silly Zhu...
"Hey, can I borrow two of your waiters?"
The fat man slapped him aside, saying, "Two? You've got some nerve. If you're not lending them, get lost!"
Sha Zhu was getting anxious: "How did you manage to find so many good-looking waitresses? I've been looking in the brothel for days, and I haven't found a single decent one!"
The fat man pointed at He Yushui, who had been helping with the arrangements: "Are you out of your mind? Why don't you ask Sister Yushui to help you find it?"
"Her? You mean the textile factory!"
Sha Zhu finally understood and left the fat man to discuss it with his sister.
This heartless and ungrateful behavior is utterly foolish.
"..."
He turned his head and found Xu Damao standing behind him.
The fat man was so scared he almost punched him!
Xu Damao asked him ominously, "What are you two whispering about?"
"It's nothing. Sha Zhu has become a boss and wants to get married again. He's taken a liking to your Qin Jingru."
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