In the evening, after the restaurant closed, Feng Haidong and his wife took his parents home.
To take care of his elder sister, Lu Yaobin specifically asked the van driver to stay at the restaurant and wait until evening to take Feng Haidong and his family home before returning himself.
When the van driver dropped them off at their doorstep, Feng Haidong slipped him 100 yuan.
The driver didn't want it, but Feng Haidong forced it on him anyway.
After watching the driver drive away in the van, Feng Haidong hurried home.
That evening, Feng Qifan, the son, stayed at his grandparents' house, while Lu Yue went back with her father, Lu Yaobin, and Zhou Xiaoxiao.
So tonight, only Feng Haidong, his wife, and his parents are left at home.
When Feng Haidong returned home, he arranged for his parents to sleep on the large bed in the bedroom, his wife to sleep in his son's bed, and he himself planned to sleep on a makeshift bed on the floor in the living room.
After hearing Feng Haidong's arrangement, Lu Wanling said, "It's almost October now, the ground is too cold, you can't sleep on the floor, can you?"
Feng Haidong smiled and said, "It's alright, I've prepared everything."
As he spoke, Feng Haidong brought out the bedding he had prepared in advance from the house.
Upon seeing this, Lu Wanling couldn't help but say, "You're really something! This bedding you're using is brand new. I was planning to use it for my son in the winter."
Feng Haidong said, "It's okay, I have an old bed sheet underneath. I'll sweep the living room floor clean, mop it, lay a mat underneath, and then put these on top. That way, it won't get dirty."
Seeing this, Feng Chungu couldn't help but say, "We've come here to cause you trouble."
Lu Wanling quickly said, "Dad, what are you saying? How is it that you and Mom are causing us trouble? If that's the case, then haven't I been troubling you and Mom all along in town?"
Feng Haidong said with a smile, "Mom and Dad, I'm sorry to have troubled you. You were very helpful at the restaurant tonight. Our house is still a bit small. When I earn more money, I will definitely move to a better house next year. If not, I will buy a three-bedroom house so that you can come and stay with me more often."
Upon hearing this, Liu Guifang immediately said, "A three-bedroom apartment? How much would that cost? Haidong, you've only been in business for a short time. You can't afford to waste money so soon after you've only made a little."
Feng Haidong understood that his mother still held the old-fashioned view that money should be saved as much as possible and not spent casually unless absolutely necessary.
Moreover, in her mother's mind, as long as there is one house to live in, there is no need to buy a very big house.
Feng Haidong smiled and said earnestly, "Mom, we definitely have to buy a house. Think about it, Wanling is going to give birth at the end of the year. Then there will be two children in the family, and the house we live in now will be too small. When the children grow up, they can't keep sleeping in the same room as us, can they?"
Hearing this, Liu Guifang had no way to refute it.
Feng Chungu thought for a moment and said, "Haidong, you are right. After Wanling's baby is born, this one-bedroom apartment will indeed be too small for you two children."
Feng Haidong said, "Dad, you think so too, right? So I'm thinking of expanding our store next year, and then I'm planning to buy a big house."
Lu Wanling was somewhat surprised: "You want to expand the store next year?"
Feng Haidong, looking very serious, explained his plans to his parents and wife.
"My idea is to expand the store's operations next year. Our restaurant is definitely not good enough now, the space is too small. Next year I want to find a larger store to expand our existing operations and also make it easier for me to add some new dishes."
Lu Wanling was surprised again upon hearing this: "You're going to add new dishes? Are you planning to open a restaurant?"
Feng Haidong laughed and said, "Of course not. I am aware of my own cooking skills. I can do some home-style dishes, but I definitely can't run a proper restaurant. However, if I have money in the future, I can hire Brother Sun to be my head chef."
Lu Wanling couldn't help but laugh when she heard this: "You're going to hire Brother Sun? Brother Sun is a real chef, and he even has a chef's certificate. I think you're more likely to work with Brother Sun at most."
Feng Haidong said, "That's right, I was saying that I want to cooperate with Brother Sun. We'll work together to open a big restaurant, and Brother Sun will be the head chef."
The elderly couple, Feng Chungu and Liu Guifang, were amused by their son and daughter-in-law's conversation.
Feng Chungu said, "Haidong, don't be too ambitious."
Feng Haidong said, "I know Dad, so I can only think about opening a big restaurant for now. My plan for next year is to open a larger restaurant first, so I can add a few more dishes, mainly various aquatic products, along with grilled fish, crayfish in the summer, and crabs in the winter."
Upon hearing this, Liu Guifang said, "Haidong, are you going to cook all the river delicacies?"
Feng Haidong said, "Yes, Mom. Next year, my brother-in-law and the village will definitely start aquaculture. They will definitely need to use up all that aquaculture. I will use it to expand my business. If I can't use it all, I can supply it to other restaurants in the city, or even ship it to other places."
Feng Chungu thought for a moment and asked her son, "Are you planning to ask your second brother-in-law for help?"
Feng Haidong was somewhat surprised when his father asked this question: "Dad, you guessed it?"
But Liu Guifang said, "Your second brother-in-law is no good. I think you shouldn't consider him. You expect him to help you? You might as well find someone else yourself."
Feng Chungu said, "What are you talking about? No matter what, he is Yunmei's husband."
Liu Guifang said, "All you do is spoil your daughter. I always thought Yunmei's husband was no good, but after Yunmei made a scene with you, you finally agreed. Is Yunmei really doing well now?"
Feng Chungu's expression became somewhat downcast after being told that by her husband.
Seeing this, Feng Haidong quickly said, "Mom and Dad, please don't argue. I will definitely ask my second sister about this matter later. After all, we are family. If my second sister's husband can help, I hope to entrust the transportation to him. If not, I will consider someone else."
Before his parents could speak, Feng Haidong said, "Besides, our Feng Village isn't without transport companies. It's the one Uncle Bao'an contacted who delivers goods to me every day. We can cooperate."
Feng Chungu said, "Haidong, you're right. No matter what, your second brother-in-law is family. It would be best if we could cooperate."
Liu Guifang said, "As long as you have a backup plan, that's fine, Fourth Brother."
Feng Haidong and his wife exchanged a glance, feeling somewhat helpless about their parents' different attitudes towards their second sister's family.
Feng Haidong quickly changed the subject and continued to explain some of his plans for next year.
His parents and wife listened attentively, and they all found it somewhat unbelievable that Feng Haidong's plan was so comprehensive.
After hearing Feng Haidong's plan, you might think he really could pull it off.
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