Chapter 308 Xiulan's New Partner
Qian Baozhu took a sip of hot tea. He resigned from the hotel a year ago, and it really took a lot of effort.
Before leaving, she threw away her apron, picked up her kitchen knife and turned away, which made the guy who loved to meddle in other people's affairs very angry.
"Why do you want to open your restaurant in the area of Shichahai and Houhai?"
Zhou Jianguo was amazed. After doing this job for a month, he felt like a balloon and the fat on his body returned.
He is white and fat, and his eyes are so wide that they can't close when he smiles.
"After much thought, I decided that place was the most suitable. Brother Cai helped me find connections at the Housing Authority, which is how I was able to snatch that place."
It is actually a courtyard facing the street. The place is not very big, but it is enough for a small restaurant.
The owner of the house wanted to go abroad, so he asked an acquaintance to put the house up for sale, and he took Afen to see it.
The house is in a dilapidated state, and it can be seen that it was once a slum. It will cost a lot of money to renovate it.
The people who viewed the house before him were not very happy about it, but he thought it was really good.
It took all the family savings to buy this house, and my two caring daughters also gave me some money.
However, the money for the renovation will have to come from selling some braised beef this year. He has even thought of a name for the restaurant: "Drunk Eight Immortals."
After the house is renovated, you still need to apply for a business license.
Take your time, don't rush.
Xie Da Jiao nodded. "That location is pretty good too. Beyond the Yinding Bridge, the scenery behind the sea is quite beautiful."
The surface of Houhai Lake is sparkling, and there is a circle of willow trees planted on the shore.
Perhaps it is because the tree is very old, the trunk is thick and the twigs are drooping, and when the wind blows, even the catkins are not so annoying anymore.
In the summer, when the lotus flowers are in full bloom, it becomes more pleasant to eat there.
Wu Shengli also looked at the meat in the man's hand with envy.
"Old Qian, you are so lucky. Even women who are in confinement after childbirth can't gain weight as fast as you do. Afen is really good to you.
Unlike my wife, who has made some money but never gives me a good face."
His face showed indignation and envy.
But when he said the last sentence, he lowered his voice unconsciously and turned his head to look around, for fear that Diao Yulian would hear him.
Xia Yuanqing had been silent the whole time, but now he was laughing so hard that he almost spit out his tea.
"Old Xia, you're still laughing. Look, that bitch pinched me. The flesh on my waist is all purple.
I am a grown man and I am not a tough guy. I was angry last night.
Hey, guess what?
This woman took the initiative to make me braised pork, but it tasted worse than what I made. What a waste of meat!
Wu Shengli spoke in a mean manner and had a boastful expression on his face as if saying, "My wife cooks meat for me and she has me in her heart."
Zhou Jianguo hissed, his teeth felt sore from drinking tea.
"Just be content. At least you have a wife. There are still many single people in this alley.
I have been a bachelor all my life and have not had the pleasure of having a wife and children in my home for decades.
It makes me sad just thinking about it. If you say this to anyone, you will definitely get beaten up."
"Old Wu, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but as a grown man, you should be content.
I've been using the big spoon for so many years, but the kitchen work is still done by men who are more talented."
Qian Baozhu shook his head and sighed.
When they were on a blind date, his daughter Afen heard that Lao Qian's ancestors were chefs, and she looked at him differently.
This is also what Xie Da Jiao meant. He is now training his eldest son Xie Yi to go into the kitchen.
In the future, he, Xiulan and Xiaotong will be able to enjoy their lives.
Now that my good granddaughter Chengzi has found a boyfriend, this difficult task will fall on her father Xie Yi.
When he is not at work, he takes oranges with him for a walk, but of course he doesn't go there empty-handed.
The backpack is filled with all kinds of woodworking gadgets, and you know what, they are really popular among foreigners.
Orange chatted with the man and negotiated the price, and the money went into his pocket.
His business is more like an antique shop. If it's not open, it's fine. But once it's open, it can make money for several months.
Then he advised Wu Shengli: "If you think so, your wife said that you did it for your own good.
Isn't she earning money for this family? Now that your parents are gone, there are fewer people who are kind to you.
Beating is love, scolding is love, don't you feel anxious when she ignores you? "
Wu Shengli thought about it and realized that this was the truth, and his mouth suddenly opened wider.
"I just said that my Yulian has feelings for me, but my wife is too shy to say it out loud. I understand."
"That's right, as long as you understand, come on, let's go."
"Old Xie, you actually regretted your move. I won't play with you next time. No wonder Xie Yi said you're a bad chess player."
"No, I don't. Old Zhou, you've got it wrong. Xie Yi is such a jerk with his words, he's even spreading rumors about his father."
"Old Xia, I can't believe you're regretting your move."
"I really can't play anymore. Old Wu, stop grinning. It's your turn now. Hurry up."
Lin Xiaotong and Xie Yi were listening to what they were saying by the window and looked at each other.
"At first I thought our dad was a quiet guy, but I was wrong."
"That was before my father got married. He found out that my mother liked refined and educated men, so this guy immediately acted like a liar.
Listen, he is obviously a bad chess player, but he puts the blame on me.
Wife, I feel so wronged."
"Hey, don't put your hands close to my ears. I'm ticklish. Get away."
"Get out of here, you're crushing my homework.
By the way, Chengzi will be starting elementary school in the second half of the year, and the teacher said she could transfer to the Peking University Affiliated Elementary School."
Xie Yi didn't say a word before he came up to him again, and scared away the big orange cat that was sleeping on the windowsill.
Big Orange wagged his tail and left the sticky two-legged beast to look for sesame seeds.
"My daughter is so miserable. Her good days are coming to an end. The Red Star Primary School in this alley is okay, mainly because it's close to home.
If I go to the Peking University Affiliated Primary School, I will have to be picked up and dropped off, but my dad will definitely be happy to do that.
By the way, my dear, is the lease of the small house near Beijing University about to expire?"
The rent money saved up is quite a lot, but it is pure luck to meet a tenant who takes good care of the house, otherwise I will have to pay for the repairs myself.
Previously, a freshman from out of town came to her and said he wanted to rent a house for the summer vacation. She did not agree immediately, but was cautious and asked a female junior she knew about it.
Sure enough, she ran into this boy. He was a frivolous person in the class.
He maintained ambiguous relationships with several male and female classmates at school, but eventually declined.
After all, there were several single female classmates living in her small yard, and she couldn't let a hungry wolf in.
"Oh, yes. It expires in May, and I'm going to live with my daughter in Shanghai, so I have to rent it out again."
In fact, she was thinking about whether she could convert the house into a shop, as the location was right at the corner of the street.
Because it is just a small courtyard with several rooms on three sides, the two sides facing the street can be converted into outward-facing shops.
Moreover, it is located near Kyoto University, so there is a good market for selling stationery or takeaway food.
"Let's wait until the child comes back from her aunt's house and ask her what she thinks. After all, she will be the one who wants to go to school in the future."
"Wife, what do you want to eat for lunch? I'll make it."
"You didn't finish the bacon from before? Just stir-fry a few dishes. I'll go wash the vegetables. Mom will be back soon."
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Gao Xiulan is busy selling sportswear on Xiushui Street. Today she is wearing a red Plum Blossom brand sportswear, and of course a cotton jacket on the outside.
There are two white stripes on the arms and legs, and the colors are red and blue.
1980s Plum Blossom brand sportswear
Wearing it, she will definitely stand out in the crowd. Of course, the person Gao Xiulan brought today is also quite strange.
The stall owner nearby looked at it curiously for several times, and finally couldn't help but ask.
"Sister, this isn't your daughter, is it?
Why doesn't she look like the round-faced girl from last time? Does she look like your man? "
The smile on Gao Xiulan's lips paused for a moment, and she poked the person next to her with her elbow.
"This isn't my daughter, she's a distant relative, my second niece, I guess. She's afraid of strangers, and I feel a little embarrassed."
The "second niece" smiled innocently, showing her full teeth, nodded at the other party, and said nothing.
With his hands in his pockets, the man had a large frame and was wearing a blue sportswear that was one size too large and a bit loose on him.
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