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The car slowly stopped in a residential area.
Car lights left long trails of light on the streets at night.
The eight people who arrived earlier were already waiting by the roadside.
The figures stretched out and intertwined under the street lights, appearing to be in perfect harmony with each other.
"We're here."
Grandpa Qi led everyone to the Lai Fu Hotel not far away.
It was the peak dinner time, and the restaurant was bustling with activity. The sign hanging at the door was particularly eye-catching in the night.
My aunt was busy greeting guests at the door. When she saw them, she immediately came forward and greeted them warmly.
"Oh, you're finally here. Come in, I've prepared a seat for you."
"Binzi, you've grown a lot taller after not seeing you for a few years!"
"Aunt, your restaurant business is booming!" Huang Wenbin exclaimed.
At the same time, he asked with some concern, "But, there are quite a few of us, so we won't cause you any trouble, right?"
"This kid has learned to be polite. Isn't it his duty to take care of his nephew?" The aunt said with a smile, "Your grandfather Qi called last night to give instructions. I went to the market this morning to buy the freshest crabs and have been waiting for you to arrive. Come on, children, follow me."
My aunt invited everyone to the Laifu Shop next to the hotel.
"The private room has been prepared for you a long time ago. Usually, the neighbors come a lot, so there are only small tables over there. We just added two private rooms to this restaurant, thinking of receiving guests during the holidays. When we heard that you were bringing friends, we had to reserve the private room for you."
My aunt introduced everyone and led them to the private room prepared specially for them.
"Thank you, aunt, for thinking of me." Huang Wenbin said sweetly.
Xu Mengyao looked at the neatly divided shop in the hall.
There is a large window on the left wall of the door, which is usually open to welcome guests.
The area behind the window is surrounded by an L-shaped glass counter.
There is a row of lighters on the counter.
The first layer is a variety of cigarettes and some snacks.
The second layer contains various condiments.
There was a wooden frame against the wall.
The shelves are filled with various liquors, beers and a small amount of foreign liquor.
On the right side of the door is a transparent glass wall, next to which are various fruits stacked in an orderly manner.
The house is filled with the scent of fruit.
"Aunt, there have been huge changes here. I thought you only sold daily necessities." Xu Mengyao asked curiously, her eyes wandering among the dazzling array of goods.
"Yes, people now have better living conditions and higher requirements for quality of life. During the day, I pick some fresh and good-looking fruits and sell them at the door, and then collect them at night. This store is so big, it would be a waste to just use it as a small shop." My aunt said regretfully.
"It's pretty good. The store is neatly arranged and looks nice. I see that Big Head Brother's business is so good. I hope you guys can rest without being disturbed."
My aunt whispered, "That's fine. We're all living on the second floor of the shop now, and we've added more seats upstairs to accommodate customers. With business booming, it's hard to find a cook, and your big-headed brother is watching. If it weren't for the fact that he spends all his time cooking and sleeping, I would have arranged his marriage to Xu Li a long time ago."
"Haha, are you so anxious to have a grandson?" Xu Mengyao joked.
"That's not good. I had taken good care of your big-headed brother when we were in our hometown, but we suffered a flood later. I don't know what happened to the girl now." My aunt said with some concern.
"Aunt, this is called a blessing in disguise. Aren't we living a better life now? And don't mention that girl again. What would Sister Xu Li think if she heard it?" Xu Mengyao quickly advised her.
"Don't mention it, I just have been feeling uncomfortable and it makes me feel better to tell you. Xu Li is a good girl too. She helps your big brother every day and lives here with us without any status and never complains. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to think about arranging a marriage for her." The aunt sighed, with a touch of emotion in her eyes.
"If you and your uncle both approve of this daughter-in-law, you can buy Sister Xu Li a gold ring or something to get her married first. She must know best how busy the store is. Once you find a chef who is free, let them hold the wedding. Grandpa and his family were very satisfied with Sister Xu Li when they saw her last time when they came to Haicheng." Xu Mengyao gave her advice.
My aunt nodded with satisfaction.
"That's a good idea. I'll tell her later. Please come in and sit down. I'll serve you the food." My aunt nodded with satisfaction.
"I'll go with you." Xu Mengyao followed her aunt to the restaurant.
From today's dinner, you can see that Big Head Brother has put a lot of effort into it.
There were sixteen dishes in total, with half from the north and half from the south, and each dish was delicious.
Grandpa Qi opened a bottle of white wine and shared it among everyone, then raised his glass and said:
"I hope you enjoy this welcoming banquet. Let's just order a little wine. You still have auto repair classes tomorrow, so get some rest tonight, okay kids?"
Everyone immediately stood up and answered in unison: "Yes, we will complete the task."
Xu Mengyao also stood up with tea in her hand.
"Thank you all for your hard work, brothers. After you finish your studies tomorrow morning, let's go shopping in Haishi this afternoon. It's not easy for everyone to come here, so let's go to Nanjing Road and buy some things for our families. The budget allowance of 100 yuan per person is our family's subsidy for you."
Several people blushed and shouted excitedly, "Thank you, Second Sister."
"You're welcome, and thank you for trusting me, Big Brother. But everything we do has specific rules and regulations, with clear rewards and punishments. I like to be upfront. We're in the freight business, and the first rule is that drinking is strictly prohibited. I repeat, no drinking and driving. I won't keep anyone who breaks the rules. I hope everyone will take my words to heart. The benefits will only get better and better in the future. Our Huang family can guarantee that your income will be at least several times that of regular employees. Work hard, and you'll get the same housing benefits as other large factories."
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