"If there is anything we can help with, the He family is happy to do our part."
The He family has more money and a wider network of connections.
Helping out is just a matter of saying a few words.
Of course, this only applies to people like Ruan Qiushui whom he admires.
Ruan Qiushui was not only skilled at managing her subordinates, but also had a keen business sense. In particular, her business model for Xueji (a skincare brand) was unprecedented and could be considered a business template.
People like this are worth investing in.
It's a pity that Ruan Qiushui is already married and has children, otherwise he really wanted to marry her and contribute to the development and growth of the family.
I wonder if Ruan Qiushui has any plans to get a divorce?
"Thank you in advance, Mr. He. If I need anything in the future, I will definitely let you know."
Ruan Qiushui offered He Fangbo a cup of tea instead of wine.
Coal mine owners, it's understandable that they're rich and powerful.
It's fine to befriend this kind of person, but as for helping them with investments? Forget about it.
She needs absolute control over her company. She won't let anyone interfere unless absolutely necessary.
"good."
He Fangbo was very satisfied and returned the favor to Ruan Qiushui.
…
When Ruan Qiushui returned home, she saw Gu Changshu and Gu Xiaoxiao reading and studying in the yard.
"How's your studies going? Are you under a lot of pressure? The exam is in a couple of days, are you nervous?"
Ruan Qiushui approached.
"Third sister-in-law, I feel very relaxed."
Gu Changshu closed the book, looking confident.
"Third sister-in-law, I also think it's fine."
Gu Xiaoxiao was very confident about the exam.
"Alright, I'll wait for you to graduate successfully."
Gu Changshu and Gu Xiaoxiao didn't go to university for fun.
The pressure began when they learned that Ruan Qiushui had gone directly from being a student to a mentor.
I didn't want to embarrass my sister-in-law, and I wanted to bring her honor.
The two of them kept each other company, not only completing four years of university knowledge ahead of schedule, but also discussing with their advisor about graduating early.
Two days later, their instructors will give them a graduation exam. As long as they get 80% correct, they will be able to graduate successfully.
"By the time you graduate, the Imperial Cuisine Restaurant will be opening. You can go there and practice your skills. Your sister-in-law will pay you a salary."
Ruan Qiushui really couldn't bear to give Zhou Yi any more trouble.
It just so happens that my younger siblings are graduating, so they can get some early experience and lay the foundation for their future careers in the pharmaceutical industry.
"good."
Gu Xiaoxiao and Gu Changshu were in high spirits.
They studied hard to repay their third sister-in-law, and that day was finally coming.
…
The excitement surrounding the monthly large-scale auction held by Gujin Auction House had not yet subsided, and the name of Yushanfang, which was known as the state banquet restaurant, was already circulating among the high-ranking officials and nobles in Beijing.
The He family.
"This Ruan Qiushui is really interesting. She puts so much thought into such a small restaurant."
He Fangbo flipped through the brochures and menus sent by the Imperial Cuisine Restaurant and grew to appreciate Ruan Qiushui even more.
How can Ruan Qiushui get a divorce?
"Brother, it's just a restaurant, how can it be so powerful?"
He Laosan happened to return and, upon hearing his elder brother's words, felt that Ruan Qiushui was all show and no substance.
On his way back, he overheard someone mention the Imperial Kitchen.
In his opinion, it was nothing more than using the guise of a state banquet to invite three incompetent chefs to fill the space.
"Really? Then try this."
He Fangbo pushed a box of exquisite pastries in front of He Laosan.
"The plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums are all depicted with remarkable realism."
"Brother, where did you buy this? It looks delicious."
Old He was surprised. Looking at the four pastries in the box, he picked up his favorite bamboo-shaped pastry and took a bite.
"This pastry is absolutely amazing. Not only is it shaped like bamboo, but even the filling has a bamboo-like fragrance. And it's not sticky at all; it melts in your mouth."
Old He closed his eyes and savored the memory, looking like a lovesick fool.
He's not a womanizer or a gambler, he just loves to eat.
This pastry has completely won him over.
"Brother, let's make this clear first, all these pastries are mine."
Old He was very protective of his food, clutching the remaining pastries and box to his chest while watching He Fangbo warily.
What if my older brother finds out how delicious this pastry is and tries to take it from me?
"Do as you please."
He Fangbo glanced at He Laosan with some disdain, drooling all over the pastries; he wouldn't eat them.
"Brother, you still haven't told me where you bought these pastries?"
Seeing that his elder brother had no intention of competing for it, He Laosan relaxed and pressed him for the origin of the pastries.
"here."
He Fangbo simply pushed the promotional brochure and invitation from the Imperial Cuisine Restaurant to them.
When He Laosan saw the words "Two boxes of pastries specially sent" written on the label, he realized that his elder brother had already eaten one box by himself.
"Big brother, since you don't like sweets anyway, why don't you give me that box of pastries?"
Old He San, taking advantage of the situation, looked pitifully at He Fangbo.
There are only three pastries left in this box. Even if he eats slowly, he can finish them in six bites, and that won't be enough for him to savor.
If we could get my older brother's box, he could eat such delicious pastries again tomorrow.
"It's gone."
He Fangbo turned his face away, refusing to look at his third brother's pleading eyes.
He had tasted one piece of the pastry after it was delivered, but then he couldn't resist and ate the whole box.
"Huh? It's really gone?"
Undeterred, He Laosan walked up to He Fangbo and looked him over, trying to see if his elder brother had hidden the pastries.
"Alright."
He Fangbo grabbed his third brother's hand, which was about to lift his clothes.
"If you really think it's delicious, go to the Imperial Kitchen and reserve a table. Then you can eat as much as you want."
After finishing his sentence, He Fangbo turned and left.
I'm confident that my third brother, a real foodie, will be able to handle the matter of going to the Imperial Kitchen.
"Yeah, how come I didn't think of that?"
He Laosan slapped his forehead and quickly sent someone to reserve a table at the Imperial Kitchen.
"What? The Imperial Kitchen is already fully booked?"
"Then what are you standing there for? Go find out who's made the cut. Find someone easy to take the job and just throw money at them to make them give up their position."
"Lunch or dinner? Of course, the earlier the better."
After a furious outburst, He Laosan hung up the phone, satisfied.
The Wang family.
"Xin Yue, I heard that Ruan Qiushui has opened another restaurant?"
At lunchtime, Wang He wiped his mouth and looked at Wang Xinyue, who was going back to the old house for lunch.
Ruan Qiushui is quite resourceful; not long after the auction house opened, she opened a restaurant.
If it weren't for that old man Shen Yongjun preventing the Wang family from getting involved, they would have had a share in Xueji and Gujin Auction House.
"yes."
Wang Xinyue lowered her head and took a sip of soup.
"The Ruan family has certainly prospered, but unfortunately they are all heartless and ungrateful; they won't even lend a hand to their in-laws."
The father was somewhat unwilling, and his tone was incredibly sarcastic.
They promised to get his two sons some kind of official position, but it turned out to be a marginalized, idle post that was completely useless.
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