Just like Yu Li, even though she talks a big game, all she really wants is for him to back down, to figure out who is older between her and Lou Xiao'e, and which of their two children is more important to him. She needs to make a clear stance.
Instead of stubbornly insisting on explaining, what's the point of explaining now that things have already happened?
The more the fat man explained, the more guilty he seemed, and the more she cried and made a scene.
They've been married for a long time, so of course the fat man wouldn't make the mistake mentioned above.
Naturally, he went along with everything Yu Li said, agreeing with whatever she said, and responding with "Oh yes, yes, yes" no matter what she said...
Sure enough, Yu Li cried and fussed for a while, but then she couldn't continue. Instead, she started to worry that she would make her eyes swollen from crying and that Lou Xiao'e would outdo her.
Yu Li hit the fat man hard several times, using all her strength.
But he was thick-skinned and didn't feel any pain when hit; instead, it hurt Yu Li's hand.
Yu Li threatened him resentfully, "You just wait, I'll deal with you when we get home tonight!"
The fat man persisted shamelessly: "Get me cleaned up, you absolutely have to. Get me the tiger bench, the chili water, everything. I'm handing over my 100-plus pounds to you..."
Yu Li both loved and hated him. In desperation, she used her ultimate move: she lightly pinched a piece of skin on the fat man's arm with her fingernail and then rotated it 180 degrees clockwise!
The fat man yelped in pain, quickly rolling up his sleeves to protest, "They're all bruised!"
Yu Li put her hands on her hips, looking a little guilty: "Get out of here and go make me some of your signature dishes. If you make me lose face in front of Lou Xiao'e, hmph."
The fat man said dismissively, "Fine, I'll get lost then."
Then she went downstairs to cook without any hesitation.
For him, today's first wave of crisis has been dealt with.
The fact that Yu Li didn't insist on divorcing him or make a scene, or threaten suicide, means that the matter is already halfway over.
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7 p.m., the agreed time.
Lou Xiao'e got out of the taxi parked across the street and looked at the Qilige sign that was already lit up, feeling a mix of emotions.
She had actually arrived a while ago. She had been sitting in the taxi, looking at her watch, just waiting.
The driver was already impatient, but since the man was rich and was being paid in Hong Kong dollars, we figured we could wait a little longer for the sake of the money.
Lou Xiao'e did not deliberately arrive half an hour or an hour late, because that would be tantamount to admitting defeat.
Not only did she have to be on time, but she also couldn't let Yu Li find any fault with her.
Therefore, when Lou Xiao'e stepped into the gate of Qili Pavilion, it was exactly 7 p.m.
The lobby on the first floor of Qili Pavilion is still bustling with business, with tables turning over frequently.
As soon as Lou Xiao'e entered, Liu Lan led Liu Jia, Liu Jing, and two other waitresses to greet her.
The two women looked at each other. Lou Xiao'e didn't recognize her at all, but Liu Lan did: "Lou Xiao'e, right? You're still so young."
Lou Xiao'e asked uncertainly, "Thank you for the compliment. Who are you?"
Liu Lan chuckled self-deprecatingly: "I'm Liu Lan, don't you remember me?"
Liu... Lan, Lou Xiao'e suddenly remembered, these were the people from the kitchen of the Red Star Factory, who used to follow Wei Pangzi's lead. Now that he's gone out on his own, he's naturally brought all these old guys over.
Lou Xiao'e suddenly realized: "It's you! It's been so many years, and you're still the same as before."
Hearing Lou Xiao'e's obviously flattering words, Liu Lan could only manage a wry smile; family members only know their own situation.
When Fatty called her over today to ask her to help mediate between Yu Li and Lou Xiao'e tonight, Liu Lan learned that Lou Xiao'e had actually given birth to Fatty's son!
She was only 25 when she got together with the fat man, and now she's 45. Time waits for no one.
Looking at Yu Li and then at Lou Xiao'e, Liu Lan felt even more bitter.
They both have great anti-aging techniques, and with their good dressing and skincare routines, they look like they're only 30 years old.
And she, spending all her time in the kitchen amidst smoke and fire, has truly aged...
Lou Xiao'e exchanged a few words with Liu Lan, and her attention naturally shifted to the twins Liu Jia and Liu Jing.
The two waiters had left a deep impression on her when she last came here.
Not only are they a pair, but what's even more remarkable is that they're both so beautiful.
At that time, Lou Xiao'e was already making a mental rant about the fat man, thinking that men turn bad as soon as they get money!
But today, seeing Liu Lan and the two of them waiting at the door to welcome her "honorable arrival";
Lou Xiao'e knew she had misunderstood the fat man. Thinking about it, it made sense; with two such beautiful girls right under Yu Li's nose, if she didn't keep a close eye on the fat man, she wouldn't be Yu Li.
Liu Lan and two other waiters led the person to the stairwell and then stopped following.
Liu Jia led the way, with Liu Jing following behind, and the two of them carried Lou Xiao'e slowly upstairs.
Once they got upstairs, they found that the fat man was already waiting for them.
Upon seeing the boss, Liu Jia pulled Liu Jing away to a safe distance, showing great tact.
The fat man hurriedly instructed Lou Xiao'e, "Um, be a little lenient with her later..."
Lou Xiao'e retorted, "Why?!"
"Alright, alright, just give me some face. You can talk, but you can't hit me."
"What if Yu Li lays a hand on me?"
The fat man coughed twice: "No, that won't do. Don't worry, I'll have someone keep an eye on you."
Lou Xiao'e rolled her eyes and said, "What a jerk!"
Seeing that she had agreed, the fat man wiped the sweat from his forehead and said to her, "Then I'll go downstairs to cook. Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
The words "I'll take care of everything" finally reassured Lou Xiao'e.
Seeing that the boss had left, Liu Jia and Liu Jing quickly followed and led Lou Xiao'e into the private room.
Lou Xiao'e wasn't in a hurry to leave. Looking at the two twins, she asked them, "Is the boss good to you?"
Liu Jia didn't know what she meant and didn't know how to answer; but Liu Jing replied innocently, "The boss is so good to me and my sister..."
Liu Jia quickly tugged at her sleeve, and Liu Jing knew she had said the wrong thing again, so she shut her mouth in annoyance.
Seeing this, Lou Xiao'e simply asked Liu Jia, "How much salary does Yu Li pay you a month while you're here?"
Liu Jia looked at Liu Jing, who spoke up when she shouldn't have, but when it was her turn to speak, she became silent again.
Liu Jia subtly kicked her, and Liu Jing finally reacted, telling the truth: "My sister and I earn 1200 a month!"
Liu Jing said it was 1200 per person, but Lou Xiao'e misunderstood and thought it was the total for both of them.
She was thinking to herself, "Yu Li is really generous, giving so much."
These days, Lou Xiao'e hasn't been spending her days sightseeing and neglecting her duties.
She had a thorough understanding of the business environment in Beijing.
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