Siheyuan: A blessed place to start

"Mom, didn't I tell you yesterday not to cook in the morning? I'm going out to buy soy milk and fruit!"

Qin Huairu served him a bowl of hot porridge and said, "Why spend that money? It won't cost much to make it at home!"

"Hey, we have to improve the food every now and then!"

"Yeah, my brother is right, the soy milk at the entrance of the alley is really delicious, I can drink a big bowl of it at a time!"

"You are just a little greedy cat!"

Qin Huairu pressed He Jingjing's forehead, and the mother and daughter smiled at each other.

Banggeng was stunned at the side, the family was having a great time and looked very happy.

Behind him, Sha Zhu had just come back from emptying the urine bucket. Seeing the room full of laughter and chatter, he actually stopped and hesitated.

Although he doesn't want to be a jealous person, as long as Banggeng is around, his happy days are getting further and further away...

"Dad, come in quickly, wash your hands and have dinner. Look, my brother bought so many delicious foods! There's your favorite fruit!"

Xiaodang saw Shazhu hesitating at the door, so he quickly stepped forward and pulled him into the house.

Sha Zhu snorted awkwardly and laughed, "Bang Geng is really grown up. He knows how to respect his elders and take care of his family. Not bad, not bad!"

As he said this, Sha Zhu finished the soy milk in one breath and burped from drinking it.

Xiaodang and He Jingjing were so amused that they laughed out loud, and Qin Huairu also pursed her lips with a look of happiness on her face.

"Bang Geng, you should also sit down and eat while it's hot. You two haven't eaten together for a while. Come back early tonight and I'll make you some braised pork and some side dishes. You two can have a couple of drinks!"

This was a good joke that made Qin Huairu happy, so drinking was no longer a problem.

If it were in the past, Qin Huairu would have punished him even if she had to chase him two miles away.

Shazhu didn't refuse and acquiesced silently, while Banggeng nodded enthusiastically.

"That's great, thank you first, mom. I'm really craving for wine..."

"Brother, I think you are a drunkard. So is your silly dad. You get drunk as soon as you touch alcohol. Jingjing, how about we make a bet?"

Xiaodang chatted with He Jingjing while drinking soy milk, and the two sisters even made a bet on who would get drunk first.

"I bet Shazhu will get drunk first, because he always drinks the most."

He Jingjing said this while coaxing Sha Zhu to laugh. Xiao Dang almost burst out laughing. "Okay, then I'll bet on brother to win! I bet he gets silly dad drunk tonight!"

The two sisters sang in unison to liven up the atmosphere in the room. Banggeng stroked his beard awkwardly and glanced at Shazhu, but Shazhu was unusually serious.

This made it a little difficult for Banggen to handle.

It is obvious that this is extreme dissatisfaction with oneself!

If that's the case, then there's no need for him to hide it.

"Silly dad, are you free tonight? Is the restaurant busy? If you are busy, forget about this drinking party!"

Banggeng had no intention of giving in. Qin Huairu sensed the tension and walked out of the kitchen, giving Shazhu a change.

"Ahem, your silly dad isn't that busy lately. He hasn't been working overtime these past few nights, so he must be free. What do you think, Silly Zhu?"

Qin Huairu had already helped make the decision, so Sha Zhu simply took advantage of the situation to back off.

"I'll listen to your mother. Even if I don't have time, I'll make time to come home!"

"That's fine. I'll show you my skills tonight. After all, I learned a few moves from my silly dad. Give me a chance to show off tonight."

These words almost made him lose the chance to snatch the Shazhu away. Overtly and covertly, these two men have begun to compete with each other.

Only Qin Huairu was like an outsider and didn't understand the relationship between them at all.

In fact, the restaurant's business is not very busy during this period.

Deeply affected by the last incident, the restaurant's business has been declining day by day.

In the past, Shazhu often worked overtime until 9 or 10 o'clock in the evening, but now it is not the case.

From the time the store opens in the morning until it closes in the evening, there are only a few tables of customers.

Seeing that there were no customers, Lou Xiao'e became very anxious.

The work in the kitchen has become less stressful. Yan Jiekuang no longer has to stick his butt out to peel potatoes during the day, and Sha Zhu no longer has to fly around with a big spoon.

In the office on the second floor, Lou Xiao'e could only stand in front of the window and watch the Zui Xiang Lou across the street being packed with guests every day. It was really a bad feeling.

And the worst thing is that he hasn't figured out a good way to deal with it yet.

The general manager’s office on the second floor of Zui Xiang Lou.

These days, Xiao Weiguo is no longer obsessed with antiques, but has started his business seriously.

As the old saying goes, the most frightening thing is that serious people start to take their careers seriously.

"Dachengzi, has anyone who has come to eat at the restaurant recently found anything wrong?"

If it was a deliberate frame-up, no one could avoid it, but it was possible that a gang committed the crime and they all came to scout the area, so Xiao Weiguo specially called Dachengzi back to stay in the store.

Dachengzi shook his head frankly, "I haven't found anything yet. I have secretly observed everyone who has finished their meal downstairs, but I haven't found anyone suspicious yet!"

"Well, don't target everyone. It would be hard to explain if someone sees you."

Dachengzi smiled calmly, "I understand, General Manager, I'll take care of this matter!"

"If the situation is really like the one on the other side, we can't hide from it! We can't prevent the dirty deeds of this kind of mastermind!"

"Then what shall we do!"

Dachengzi is the best at fighting openly, but he is not good at playing dirty.

Xiao Weiguo waved his hand, implying that he didn't need to worry about this matter. "Just keep an eye on it. The Chefs Association has sent an invitation letter today. We still have half a month to prepare. When the competition starts, the top three will not only receive prize money, but more importantly, fame and fortune."

"If the group that framed Champagne House really wanted this, then we can't hide from it."

After saying that, Xiao Weiguo lit a cigarette and smoked it silently.

Dachengzi sighed deeply at the side. In fact, it was not just Zui Xiang Lou that was in a panic recently. The invitation letter from the Chefs Association had already arrived, and there were rumors everywhere. Originally, neighbors were friendly competitors, but now everyone looked like a bad guy when they went out.

Although Xiao Weiguo did not like these things, he was in the light while the enemy was in the dark.

Although this kind of behind-the-scenes tripping is not decent, it is effective quickly. The Champagne House opposite is a living example.

It was full of life before, but in just a few days, two waiters quit.

Opening the store every day means losses. Even the richest man can’t afford to lose that much money!

"Hey, Chef Wang, you looking for the manager?"

Dachengzi just went out and happened to meet the chef.

Chef Wang is usually in the kitchen. He rarely comes out, but when he does, it is always for important business.

"Yes, I want to talk to the manager about something!"

Dachengzi nodded and said, "Okay, then you go ahead and get busy!"

Chef Wang smiled naively, then knocked on the door and entered the office.

"General Manager, I want to talk to you about something!"

"Brother Wang, please don't be polite to me, just call me Weiguo!"

Chef Wang was shocked when he heard this, "That won't do. In a restaurant, you are the manager and the host. You have to call him that to follow the rules."

Xiao Weiguo nodded and suggested that he sit down, "Okay, whatever you want, just tell me if you have something to say!"

Chef Wang sat down and breathed a sigh of relief. Although the kitchen had no business interfering with what happened in the front hall, everyone knew the rumors that had been spreading all over the street recently.

"Weiguo, I've been preparing for the competition you asked me to do, but I recently discovered something that's a bit strange. After thinking about it, I still feel it's necessary to inform you."

Chef Wang obviously discovered the problem, and Xiao Weiguo felt as if his eyes had brightened. After all, what is meant to come will eventually come.