Siheyuan: Rebirth 54 years ago, neighbor is stupid

Xu Huizhen smiled brightly and responded, "Of course I am sure. You don't know how miserable my situation is. Not only am I not making any profit, I'm actually losing a lot. If it weren't for the dividends from here, I really don't know how I would have gotten through this year."

"That's why I want to ask you for some advice on business management." She continued, "Since you lack a mature manager here, I will volunteer to serve as one for a period of time."

"I will not change the existing rules and regulations. Everything will remain the same. I will only be responsible for managing the accounts and handling some trivial matters in the pub."

"This way, I can learn more and share my experience with Sister Jiang."

It seems that he feels that his words are not very convincing.

So she added: "However, my own business is indeed not successful, and there is no evidence to prove that I will do well here."

"So I hope you can give me a chance and let me try it."

"I promise that if any changes need to be made, I will discuss it with you first and will never make decisions on my own. I will leave when Sister Jiang is able to take on the position of manager."

"Moreover, not only do I not want a salary, I am even willing to transfer a portion of my shares to you in return!"

When Xu Huizhen added these words, she seemed a little nervous and her speech was a little incoherent.

Fortunately, I finally expressed what I wanted to say clearly.

After listening to this, Li Zhenmin thought for a moment and thought this was a good idea.

This is a win-win situation for both parties. Jiang Tao on his side can grow quickly, and Xu Huizhen can also gain experience from them to improve herself.

As for Xu Huizhen's ability to manage the tavern, Li Zhenmin has great confidence in her. Although the Zhengyangmen Tavern is in a loss, it is not her responsibility. If it weren't for Xu Huizhen, the tavern would probably lose more.

So after thinking for a while, he replied, "Okay, sure. You can come around the fifth day of the New Year. We can arrange a specific time then."

"It's three months in total. You can choose to leave after three months. I won't take your shares, but apart from providing food and accommodation, I won't pay you any extra salary."

The reason why he did not ask for the other party's shares was, firstly, because he had a good impression of Xu Huizhen, and secondly, because he knew something about her family situation and felt that there was no need to ask for other people's shares because of this.

But at the same time, he would not pay the other party a salary. After all, he still had to maintain the proper attitude.

.........

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it is New Year's Eve.

This is the busiest time of the year in the courtyard house. Plus with the gift subsidy from the provident fund this year, the whole courtyard is filled with a joyful and festive atmosphere.

Yi Zhonghai invited Qin Huairu to enjoy the reunion dinner together this year.

The Jia family did not feel sad because of the departure of Jia Dongxu and Jia Zhang. Instead, they felt that this year was happier than ever before because there were fewer quarrels and sarcastic remarks.

The Lee and He families chose to bring their two families together to share a reunion dinner.

At the dinner table, He Daqing tasted the wine while constantly praising Li Tieguo for becoming a big boss and making the lives of the people in the courtyard better and better.

However, Li Zhenmin sensed something strange in He Daqing's subtle changes in expression.

Although he seemed to be trying hard to create a lively and cheerful atmosphere on the surface, in fact, Li Zhenmin could feel that deep in his heart he was full of envy for the current living atmosphere in the courtyard house.

Of course, Li Zhenmin understood that He Daqing's happiness for his brother and his relief for his son and daughter-in-law were true emotions from the heart.

As expected!

As time went by, after three rounds of drinking, He Daqing began to feel drunk and became more and more excited. His voice gradually became louder, with a bit of boldness and pride: "Old Li, if I hadn't left Sijiucheng, would I still have the final say in this compound now? Hahaha, back then, I was the leader of Nanluoguxiang! Old Li, do you think I'm right?"

Hearing this, Deputy Director Li smiled and nodded in agreement.

He Daqing got a positive answer, and his interest became more and more high. He continued: "Zhenmin, uncle, I am really grateful to you. Without you, Zhuzi probably wouldn't even be able to find a wife, let alone the achievements today..."

"Uncle, you are too polite. Zhuzi is a sincere and kind-hearted person, and he is also a great cook. Even without my help, he can make a name for himself with his own abilities." Li Zhenmin quickly waved his hand and said modestly.

However, He Daqing shook his head and said seriously: "No, no, no, I know my son. Although Zhuzi is honest and simple, he is sometimes a little silly. Otherwise, why do people always call him Sha Zhu? However, his cooking skills are really good, which I am quite satisfied with."

With the effect of alcohol, He Daqing talked more and more, as if he had opened a chatterbox and kept talking.

Just when Li Tieguo was about to persuade him to stop drinking, He Daqing suddenly became quiet again, staring ahead with a dazed look, as if he was lost in his memories.

After a while, he changed his previous excitement and slowly said: "Old Li, do you think I am a failure? I didn't care about my son and daughter, and ran off with a widow..."

His voice was low and hoarse, filled with deep remorse and regret.

"Why was I so foolish?" he continued, his tone full of resentment towards himself. "It was not until I went to Baoding that I realized that my own stupid son was still the best. Someone who is not my own child is still not my own child."

These words seemed to touch the softest part of his heart, making his eyes slightly moist.

"I don't have any other ideas now. I just hope that Shazhu can give birth to a son or daughter. Then I will be satisfied even if I die..." His voice became lower and lower, and finally turned into a murmur. At this point, a tear slipped from the corner of his eye, rolled down his cheek, and dripped onto the ground.

Everyone was confused, this seemed wrong...

At this moment, He Daqing picked up the wine bowl again, raised his head and drank it all. Then he drank a few more mouthfuls, and then put the empty bowl heavily on the table, making a crisp sound.

Li Tieguo was about to dissuade him, but he saw He Daqing's body suddenly shake, and then he fell asleep on the table, snoring.

Everyone rushed forward to check and found that he was already drunk and unconscious.

The others looked at each other...

He Yuzhu stood up immediately and said, "I'll carry my dad back. You guys eat first."

He quickly carried He Daqing back to the bed, then hurried back.

However, the atmosphere at this time was obviously a little heavier than before.

He Yuzhu looked at Li Tieguo and Li Zhenmin and asked, "What did my dad mean by that just now, Uncle Li, Brother Zhenmin, did my dad suffer over there?"

Li Tieguo thought about it and replied, "Maybe it's not as serious as you think. After the New Year, you can go to Baoding with him and take a look. If you can't make it, bring him back. There are houses over there in the apartment, so there's always a place to live."

Li Zhenmin added, "I'm afraid it won't work if you go with me. If something really happens, given Uncle's stubborn personality, he will definitely not let Zhuzi go with him when he is sober. So it seems like he knows Uncle's true situation over there, so it's better to go there secretly."

"This place is not far from Baoding. Zhuzi and I will ride a motorcycle there. It won't take long. It's faster than taking a train."

He Yuzhu was completely confused after hearing this.

Since Li Zhenmin said so, his father was probably not having a good life in Baoding.

But if he is not caught in the act, my father will never admit it even if he is beaten to death.

And if Li Zhenmin goes with us, we will have an extra helper if anything really happens.

"Okay, then let's go on the Lantern Festival. We'll go there then. It's better to resolve the issue as soon as possible."