Du Shaojie did not plan to use this storefront for himself. He entrusted the real estate agency to rent it out. After deducting the agency fee, the monthly rent would be deposited into his account on time.
Previously, his (Hong Kong dollar) account balance was 2.51 million Hong Kong dollars. After paying for the house and various expenses, there was still 1.49 million Hong Kong dollars left.
After finishing his business, he and Wang Liwen spent two days together and returned to Guangzhou.
Hong Kong is not his home ground, and he has no intention of developing here, but it does not prevent him from investing in real estate in Hong Kong.
"Brother, I'm so miserable. There is no winter vacation this year. I will only have a few days off during the Chinese New Year."
Because Du Xiaomei is doing an internship, she has to abide by the schedule of her unit and can't go back for the Chinese New Year.
While having dinner in the old street, she couldn't help but sell her misery to Du Shaojie and Liang Meiqin, but it was useless.
Liang Meiqin smiled secretly. She booked a flight for the day after tomorrow so that she could go home and reunite with her family.
"How about I call my mother and send a telegram to Xiaoya to ask them to come to Yangcheng for the New Year."
Du Xiaomei had a good idea, but when she called back, Wang Yuxiu refused to come.
She had no way to convince her mother, so she didn't send a telegram to Xiaoya.
Du Shaojie hadn't decided whether to go back or not. After all, he had only been away from home for a few days, and he couldn't stand running so much.
But the Chinese people's New Year is an obsession. No matter how far away, they will find a way to go home. If it doesn't work, they can only leave their elder sister alone in Yangcheng.
After sending Liang Meiqin away, Du Shaojie was not idle. He began to count the profits of [Barbecue Restaurant], [Xichuan Restaurant] and [Seafood Restaurant] last year.
These three restaurants alone brought him nearly 1.2 million yuan in net profit last year, and [Xichuan Restaurant] and [Seafood Restaurant] still have great development potential.
The year-end bonus has been issued, which is equivalent to three months' salary for employees.
Du Shaojie has done a good job in this regard. Now, external investment has begun to flow into the mainland, and cities like Shenzhen and Yangcheng have accepted a large amount of funds.
But to be honest, many business owners are not friendly to workers at this stage, and they exploit them severely. The term sweatshop is also a product of this stage.
Therefore, his employees respect him very much.
No matter how good the pie is, it is not as good as the real money in hand. Who doesn't understand this truth?
"Xiaomei, go and tell the company and ask for a few days off. I finally asked someone to book two tickets for the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month. Let's go back to celebrate the New Year and come back on the eighth day of the first lunar month."
Du Shaojie didn't leave his elder sister alone in Guangzhou after all. The two planned to fly back to Xijiang on the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month.
The airfare is too expensive for many people, but it doesn't matter to him.
"Brother, you are so great!"
Du Xiaomei was very happy and asked for leave from the internship company the next day.
Generally, companies are more tolerant of interns. No one will make things difficult for her if she asks for a few days off to go home for the New Year.
It's human nature.
Xichuan Restaurant, BBQ Restaurant and Seafood House are all closed from the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month and will not reopen until the 8th day of the first lunar month.
Most people will go home for the New Year, and among those who stay is Liao Yongxin.
Du Shaojie and Xiaomei have packed their luggage and will take a flight tomorrow morning.
"Boss, Master Liao complained of severe stomach pain today, and the two of us accompanied him to the hospital. It turned out to be acute appendicitis, and the doctor said he needed surgery."
After dinner, Du Shaojie and Xiaomei were chatting in the room, and suddenly the phone rang.
He walked over to answer it. The call was from Yan Dabao from Xichuan Restaurant.
Yan Dabao was also one of the people who stayed behind. He had nothing to do in the afternoon, so he chatted with Liao Yongxin, and as a result, he encountered this incident.
"Wait at the hospital, I'll be there soon."
Du Shaojie asked about the specific situation and then hung up the phone.
He now needs to pick up his master's wife and then go to the hospital. Hospitalization and surgery require family members to sign, and his master's wife must go.
"Xiaomei, I may not be able to leave tomorrow. Go back by yourself. If it's hard to buy a return ticket, call me and I'll help you find a way."
Du Shaojie felt a little embarrassed. He had planned to go home with Xiaomei for the New Year, but he had to break his promise.
Liao Yongxin was his master, and he couldn't ignore him even if it was a minor operation.
With such a delay, there was no need to go back.
"Brother, it's not your fault. I'll explain it to mom when I go back."
Du Xiaomei was also helpless. This was an emergency, and she could understand.
Du Shaojie nodded, and without further ado, he immediately went to pick up his master's wife, and then went to the hospital together.
Acute appendicitis would not be life-threatening as long as the doctor was sent to the hospital in time. Liao Yongxin had the operation that night, and the doctor said that the operation was very successful. If there was no major change, he would be discharged within a week.
Nowadays, the appendectomy is not performed by laparoscopy, and the incision is slightly longer, but as long as there are no complications, it's fine.
Liao Yongxin's health is still good, and he may be discharged in a few days.
"Boss, you guys go back first, I'll stay here at night."
Yan Dabao had nothing to do, so he volunteered to stay in the hospital.
Du Shaojie took a taxi to send his wife back, and it was late at night when he got back to the old street.
He was confused for a few hours, then sent Xiaomei to the airport and refunded his ticket.
In the evening, he went to deliver food, replaced Yan Dabao, and stayed in the hospital for one night.
By New Year's Eve, Liao Yongxin's condition had improved a lot. The doctor said that he would be able to go home and recuperate in four or five days.
"Shaojie, Dabao, today is New Year's Eve. You should all rest. I will stay with Lao Liao in the hospital tonight."
When Du Shaojie went to deliver lunch, his wife told him and Yan Dabao not to come again today.
Liao Yongxin also meant that. How could he go to the hospital during the New Year? It was unlucky. Anyway, there was food and drink in the hospital, and he would not be hungry. There was no need to deliver food every day.
Du Shaojie and Yan Dabao then left the hospital.
"Dabao, go and call the few people who stayed behind to come over and have the New Year's Eve dinner at my place in the evening."
It was only a little after noon. Du Shaojie asked Yan Dabao to call all the people who stayed behind from [Xichuan Restaurant] to the old street.
In addition, there were two people who stayed behind in [Barbecue Restaurant]. He also called them when he went back.
There were some ingredients at home, and Yan Dabao and others brought a lot of things when they came, so there was no need to worry about the New Year's Eve dinner in the evening.
"Boss, you take a break, we'll do it." They
were all in the same business, so there was no need to worry about no one cooking.
Du Shaojie was also happy to be free. Yan Dabao and others were preparing the New Year's Eve dinner, and he strolled out to buy some New Year's goods.
Because the incident happened suddenly, he didn't prepare anything. Fortunately, there were still many shops open on the old street.
Du Shaojie walked around and bought Spring Festival couplets, blessing characters, fireworks and firecrackers, and also bought some cooked food and fruits. Who told him not to prepare New Year's goods in advance?
Fortunately, there was no shortage of rice, flour and oil at home, so he was not hungry.
Carrying things back, he met Uncle Chai in front of a flower stall.
"Ajie? Didn't you go home for the New Year? Why are you still wandering on the street?"
Uncle Chai felt very puzzled. He had met Du Shaojie a few days ago. Didn't the other party say that he was going back to his hometown for the New Year?
Du Shaojie explained a few words, saying that his master suddenly got appendicitis and was hospitalized, so he had to stay for the New Year.
"Is that so? It's okay. I'll send you some New Year's goods later."
Uncle Chai obviously had something to do, and left in a hurry after speaking.
Du Shaojie looked at the flower stall and asked the stall owner to send two large pots of kumquats to his home.
"Xiao Yang, Xiao Wu, you two come over and paste Spring Festival couplets with me."
In addition to Yan Dabao, there were four other people who stayed behind to eat at Du Shaojie's place.
Two of them helped Yan Dabao to cook, and the other two helped Du Shaojie to paste Spring Festival couplets and blessing characters. Two pots of tall kumquats were placed at the door of the yard, which looked a bit like the New Year.
Afterwards, Du Shaojie set off a few firecrackers at the door and started eating.
Although there were not many ingredients, Yan Dabao still made eight dishes and a soup.
He had all kinds of wine here, including white wine, beer, and red wine. The six people ate, drank, and chatted.
Du Shaojie saw that it was almost time, so he turned on the TV. Because his TV was bought early, it was black and white, but everyone still watched it with relish.
There was a Spring Festival Gala today, which was considered the first "Spring Festival Gala".
Except for him, Yan Dabao and others were deeply attracted by the Spring Festival Gala program from the beginning, without blinking their eyes.
"My mother and the others should be watching the Spring Festival Gala right now, right?"
After Xiaoya was admitted to university, the family also bought a TV. Otherwise, when the three siblings were not around, Wang Yuxiu would definitely be very lonely.
This was the first time that Du Shaojie had spent the New Year alone outside, and he felt a little uncomfortable.
But looking at Yan Dabao and others, he felt that he had nothing to be sad about. Every year during the New Year, there are always people who stay behind, and some people can't go back to their hometowns for various reasons.
"Ajie, you guys have made quite a sumptuous meal. I have some things here, you can take them. It's the New Year holiday, and you can't buy them outside for the time being."
At this time, Uncle Chai walked in, carrying a lot of things in his hands.
There were chickens, ducks, fish, meat, and some vegetables.
"Uncle Chai, thank you. Come, let's have a drink together."
Du Shaojie and Uncle Chai were not polite. They took the bags from each other and invited them to sit down.
Uncle Chai quickly waved his hand and said, "I have to go back. My family is waiting."
Du Shaojie couldn't stop him, so he got up and sent him out of the yard.
After dinner, Yan Dabao and others went outside to set off fireworks. Du Shaojie stood at the door, looking at the fireworks all over the sky, and his mood suddenly improved. It was
the first day of the new year.
Du Shaojie got up early in the morning to prepare some food, and then sent it to the hospital.
"Master, I see that you look good. You should be able to be discharged in two days."
The main purpose of delivering food in the morning was not to give Liao Yongxin a happy new year.
People are generally more fragile when they are sick, and more care is also good for the patient's recovery.
"Haha, my health has always been great. The doctor said that I recovered very well and I can go back in two days."
Liao Yongxin was in good spirits and had no complications.
As he was talking, Yan Dabao and two employees of [Xichuan Restaurant] walked in. They came to visit Liao Yongxin, and the ward suddenly became much more lively. (End of this chapter)
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