Zhong Yuan saw the image on the TV screen indicating the disc had finished playing and exclaimed, "Hey, what a nice weekend! Didn't you two go out on a date?"
Jiang Xiaoli turned her head and answered, "She went out and came back."
Zhong Yuan walked over to the VCD player, squatted down, and started searching. "I'll recommend a really good movie to you!"
Suddenly, he was grabbed by the collar and lifted up.
Zong Jia gave him a wink, "Come in and let's talk."
After saying that, he walked towards the bedroom.
Zhong Yuan looked at Jiang Xiaoli with a bewildered expression, and she gave him a helpless look.
Seeing the exchange of glances between the two, Dafu couldn't help but ask, "Little Pear, what's wrong?"
Jiang Xiaoli chuckled twice and told him about the disc incident.
Dafu laughed gleefully, "He deserves it! I don't even know how long it will take for my house to be renovated. It's so embarrassing to live with him."
Jiang Xiaoli tried to persuade him to stay, saying, "Brother Dafu, it'll be so deserted here if you move out!"
Dafu said nonchalantly, "You can live in both places. You definitely won't live here anymore after you graduate in a couple of years."
"That's true." She nodded, then suddenly remembered something. "By the way, Dafu, when are you planning to find a girlfriend?"
Dafu was taken aback by her sudden change of topic. "That's up to fate, no rush."
She continued, "So, what type of girl do you like?"
Dafu scratched his head. "I really haven't thought about this question. If I had to give a reason, I'd say someone with a good personality. I don't like people who are too pretentious."
Jiang Xiaoli thought back for a moment and realized that Chang Yue was a martial artist and not pretentious at all.
She nodded silently. Yes! They both know martial arts. If they were really together, they might even be able to spar.
Yes, it's a martial arts exchange, nothing more.
Seeing that she was just smiling and not saying anything, Dafu asked, "Why are you suddenly asking this?"
Jiang Xiaoli smiled and said, "Let's show some concern for the employees' personal lives."
Dafu chuckled lightly, "President Jiang, rest assured, I will definitely not let personal feelings affect the company's interests."
She waved her hand, "Our company doesn't have any rules against office romances. If the time is right, then go ahead and talk. The company rules are there, so as long as it doesn't affect your work, you can talk as you like."
Dafu didn't catch the implication in her words and just nodded. "Hehe, let's talk about it later. I'm too busy with the establishment of our branch office to have time to date right now."
Jiang Xiaoli observed two seconds of silence in memory of Chang Yue.
At this moment, Zong Jia and Zhong Yuan, who looked dejected, came out of the bedroom.
Dafu teased, "Dayuan, still bragging to me about your abundant stock?"
Zhong Yuan squatted down next to the box of discs, sorting through the "contraband" while complaining, "You talk as if you've never seen them before."
Dafu shrugged. "Whose fault is it if you don't tidy up your things?"
Zhong Yuan had a bit of a desire to take revenge on society.
He looked at Zong Jiayu with a resentful expression, "Brother Zong, if you ask me, you probably don't know as much as Xiaoli. Why don't you interrogate her?"
Jiang Xiaoli's eyes widened. "Brother Yuan, I didn't say a word just now!"
Zhong Yuan nodded. "Yeah, you've already seized everything from my little warehouse, what else can you say?"
Then he spoke up again, "Brother Zong, we just went in to talk, and Dafu definitely talked to Xiaoli about this kind of thing. Why don't you talk to him too?"
Dafu rolled his eyes. "Dayuan, are you implying that everyone should be on good terms?"
Zhong Yuan nodded, "We're brothers, I'll enjoy the good times, and you'll take the blame when things get tough."
Dafu was speechless. He and Jiang Xiaoli had the same expression, staring at Zong Jiayu with innocent big eyes.
Zong Jia sighed, "Meeting you all is truly my blessing."
Seeing that he didn't intend to continue chanting, Jiang Xiaoli smiled and hugged his arm, humming a song.
"Listen to me, thank you, because of you, the four seasons are warm!"
Zhong Yuan paused in packing up the "contraband," and couldn't help but give her a thumbs up. "Little Pear, it has to be you!"
Zong Jia was caught up in their mess, and one of the "suspects" was actually his own girlfriend.
He suddenly lost the energy to argue. "Fine, we'll all live together. I don't care what you want to see, but don't put it in the common areas, okay?"
Zhong Yuan and Da Fu nodded in unison, "No problem!"
Zong Jia turned to look at the little girl hanging on his arm, "You too, don't be so curious."
Jiang Xiaoli blinked her sincere big eyes. She wasn't sure, but she said, "I'll try my best!"
Zong Jia felt a lump in his throat and said nothing more.
The four-person criticism and criticism session has now concluded.
Just then, Li Guizhi came and knocked on the door. "You guys, quickly wash your hands and come eat!"
Jiang Xiaoli was the first to run away. Looking at the table full of delicious food, she exclaimed, "Wow, Mom, you really went all out today! You made so much delicious food!"
Li Guizhi reached out and gently stroked her nose. "Today is my last shift, so I made a few extra dishes for you."
The three brothers on the other side quickly tidied themselves up and came over.
At the dinner table, Jiang Xiaoli asked, "Mom, is everything ready at your shop?"
Li Guizhi served them soup, saying, "Alright, alright. With Xiaoyuan and Dafu helping me today, the three of us have taken good care of things. You'll see when you go tomorrow."
She chuckled, showing no remorse whatsoever for being a daughter and expected to help out, "I've ordered a big flower basket for you; 'Gui Zhi Xiao Guan' will definitely have a grand reception tomorrow!"
Zhong Yuan quickly asked, "Little Pear, how many did you order? Dafu and I ordered some too!"
Dafu also said, "Yes, there's not enough space to put a few flower baskets at the entrance."
Jiang Xiaoli looked at Zong Jiayu, "How many have we ordered?"
Zong Jiayu replied, "Xiao Lizi and I ordered a total of 10, some big and some small, so we should be able to set them up."
Early Sunday morning, the group of them followed Li Guizhi to "Guizhi Restaurant".
The shop sign was covered with a red cloth, and the entrance was filled with flower baskets of all sizes.
The lively scene attracted many people to stop and watch.
At 10:15 a.m., precisely at the auspicious time calculated by someone, Li Guizhi tore down the red cloth from the signboard.
The four characters "Guizhi Xiaoguan" were revealed.
Zhong Yuan acted as the atmosphere-setter and lit the firecrackers.
Li Guizhi's private restaurant opened for business.
"Guizhi Restaurant" has only six private rooms, including one room for its own family and two large and four small rooms. The spacious courtyard is not furnished with dining tables. Apart from the view, there are only two stone tables and benches for waiting guests.
All six private rooms were booked at noon today, mostly by clients of Zongjia and Zhongyuan companies.
The first group of guests arrived at 11:20 a.m.
Zhong Yuan greeted him with a broad smile, "Mr. Wan, hello, hello! Thank you for bringing your family today. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!"
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