Next is the issue of construction period. European architecture is too complicated, especially the carvings on the exterior walls. In comparison, He Yuzhu's design appears much simpler.

Once the frame is built, all that’s left is to install the glass, which is a fairly simple process.

However, the choice of glass will not be cheap, and large pieces of special glass are required, and they must be strong enough.

But this is not a big problem. Many high-rise buildings abroad use glass curtain walls, and this kind of glass is not difficult to purchase.

When domestic glass technology develops further, it can be replaced, and the replacement will be just as convenient.

He Yuzhu's idea is to use the main building as an accommodation area, and the secondary building for entertainment, office and catering.

As a five-star hotel, the catering part cannot be ignored.

He is very familiar with this aspect.

There are many places worth visiting on Hong Kong Island, and they even have a mountain climbing experience.

He Yuzhu also had the idea of ​​buying a villa here, but he finally gave up the idea. His eldest son was in the navy and his second son was studying at the National Defense University. They were more suitable for other places, so there was no need to buy a villa.

Next time I come to Hong Kong Island, I will just stay at the hotel. They are not frequent visitors anyway.

A few days later, the design drawings came out. Both drawings were very exquisite and the designer spent a lot of effort on the details.

Xu Huizhen was amazed when she saw He Yuzhu's design.

"Zhu Zi, was this your idea?" she asked.

“Yes, look at this, even after 30 years, this design is still unique.

And your design, while gorgeous, may be too common," He Yuzhu placed the two drawings side by side, "and the time and cost of construction will also be different.

"For example, how long does it take to carve the exterior wall?"

“My design is the simplest and the main structure is easier to construct.

In the future, interior decoration and equipment updates will be more convenient and faster.

“This design has many advantages, especially the interior decoration, which emphasizes the sense of space and creates a luxurious feeling through the reflection of lights and crystals, although it is not expensive.

"He Yuzhu explained incessantly. Fortunately, Xu Huizhen didn't know much about it, but for a designer, a rich imagination is essential.

After weighing the pros and cons, Xu Huizhen finally chose He Yuzhu's design. The key issue was the cost.

She was not a woman who gave up easily, but the cost did make her give up her original idea.

The design company carried out architectural planning based on He Yuzhu's ideas, which was relatively simple, but more consideration was needed in terms of pipeline layout, interior decoration, and the integration of the main and auxiliary buildings.

He Yuzhu finally had some free time, and he decided to visit the residence of Mrs. Lou, Lou Xiao'e's mother.

He bought some dried seafood and brought the gifts to the Lou family villa.

He Yuzhu came to visit today, so Lou Xiao'e did not go to the hotel to greet him.

"Mrs. Lou, it's our first meeting. This is a small gift from me. Please accept it.

He Yuzhu said politely.

"Mr. He, I haven't thanked you enough for what happened before!" Mrs. Lou said with a smile, "If it weren't for you, I don't know what Xiao'e's situation would be like now.

“In fact, everything is just a coincidence, and Xiao’e made the right decision herself.

"He Yuzhu did not brag about himself. After all, he just helped Xun and Xu Damao set up a trap. Unexpectedly, Xu Damao's life became even better. This man's aura as a protagonist is too strong.

However, after moving out, he had little contact with the people in the compound, and Nan Yi also sold his house in the compound and bought it to his third uncle.

Now they no longer go back, and there is no need to go back.

"Please take a seat!" Mrs. Lou invited He Yuzhu to sit down. After he sat down, she asked, "I heard that your father learned Tan's cuisine?"

“Yes, I used to work in the Tan family’s restaurant, but later I was transferred to the steel plant.

"After He Yuzhu said this, Mrs. Lou suddenly looked a little embarrassed.

When she married Lou Bancheng, she was a concubine. After the original wife passed away, although she was the second wife, she became the main wife directly.

Since the steel plant in Loubancheng needed a cook, she naturally actively sought a position from her family.

She didn't know who took over specifically, but most people probably wouldn't be happy to move from a big hotel to a factory kitchen. However, He Daqing was not a member of the Tan family and his skills were not the best, so it was inevitable that he would go.

"Your father has been wronged.

“Mrs. Lou can only apologize.

“It’s okay, the steel mill is not bad, especially later on, life there is actually much better than in the restaurant.

"He Yuzhu waved his hand and quoted an old saying, 'A blessing in disguise? '" The same logic applies.

"Mrs. Lou smiled and then asked about He Yuzhu's family situation, and He Yuzhu answered her questions one by one.

He did not stay for long. After chatting for a few words, he stood up and said goodbye. He made this trip for Lou Xiao'e's sake. He cooperated with Lou Xiao'e instead of the entire Lou family.

Judging from Lou Xiao'e's situation, she has no inheritance rights in the family. Everything belongs to her brother. If she wants to leave an inheritance for her children, she has to rely on her own efforts.

Of course, she owned part of the Lou family's shares and dividends, which was the legacy left to her by Lou Bancheng.

She used to do business with her remarried husband. The division of property after the divorce allowed her to accumulate a lot of wealth, so she decided to return to the mainland to find He Yuzhu for cooperation.

She knew He Yuzhu's cooking skills, but she didn't expect him to develop so well, but there was no problem in working together.

And the prospects are promising. Apart from the concept of chain stores, there are not many that can be realized in the mainland.

After sending He Yuzhu away, Mrs. Lou said to Lou Xiaoe, "Oh, what a pity! If I had known this would happen, I should have let you marry him.

"Mom, what are you talking about?" Lou Xiao'e was speechless, "He was already married when I got married.

"Besides, my dad will never let me marry a chef, so don't mention this matter in the future, otherwise the cooperation may not be able to continue.

"Okay, but are you going to stay single?" Mrs. Lou asked.

"I have a son!" Lou Xiao'e said, "I am busy with my career now. This cooperation is very promising. I know Zhuzi's craftsmanship and the formula he provides is absolutely fine.

When the chain stores grow bigger, I can also leave a family business to my sons.

“When they can run it, I’ll retire.

"Okay!" Mrs. Lou knew that she could no longer persuade her daughter. Both of her daughter's marriages were unhappy. Maybe it was fate?

As the Spring Festival was approaching, He Yuzhu and his group finally returned to the capital.

He Yuzhu asked Ma Hua to bring his fellow apprentices to greet them. After all, they brought too many things and the quantity of supplies purchased this time was huge.

After returning to Beijing, they changed into thick cotton clothes at the airport.

Xu Huizhen and Cai Quanwu went home directly, while Jiang Defu and An Jie followed He Yuzhu to the He family and stayed in the guest room at the back.

Accompanied by He Yuzhu, Jiang Defu visited the courtyard house: "I also lived in a courtyard house on the island. It was spacious, unlike now, where living in a building is too crowded, although it is much more convenient.

“My place is also very convenient, with running water and toilets. If the technology is in place, it will be very convenient.

"He Yuzhu smiled and said, "I don't want to live in a building. I'm used to the courtyard, and I always feel cramped living in a building.

"That's true!" Jiang Defu nodded in agreement, "But I have many friends and I can't bear to leave.

"That's right!" He Yuzhu nodded in agreement, "Come to my house when you have time. By the way...are Wenxuan and Yafei on holiday?"

"Yes, it's winter vacation!" Jiang Defu also nodded to confirm, "They have a vacation every year, unless there is something big, otherwise they will take a vacation.

"That's great, our two families can celebrate the New Year together.

"He Yuzhu seemed very happy.

A few days before the New Year, He Wencheng went home for vacation, and then he became a "universal tool man", constantly picking up people, first his eldest brother and sister-in-law, and then the Jiang family.

Jiang Defu has five children. The eldest and the second oldest are soldiers and are now serving in the army.

The third and fourth children are twins, Jiang Weimin and Jiang Yafei. Jiang Weimin used to go to the countryside, but has now returned to the city and works in a factory.

The fifth sister, Jiang Yaning, is also married. She chose to stay on the island after graduation. Her husband is the political commissar of the island base, and she became an elementary school teacher, following Anjie's path.

Because Jiang Yaning couldn't come during the Chinese New Year, after all, she was married.

So, the two families got together, the atmosphere was very lively, and the Jiang family members wandered around the house.

Preparation for the New Year's Eve dinner began on the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month. Everyone who could help joined in, so efficiency was naturally very high. For example, the eldest daughter-in-law and the second daughter-in-law of the Jiang family and the three children of the He family all helped with cooking.

On New Year's Eve, He Yuzhu showed off his cooking skills. He prepared two tables of sumptuous dishes by himself, and he could make two dishes from one pot.

He took out the Xifeng wine, and the two families sat together to enjoy dinner. The dumplings had to be wrapped before midnight.

"Come on, let's have a drink together!" He Yuzhu raised his glass. As the host, he naturally had to liven up the atmosphere.

After a few days of getting along, everyone became familiar with each other. There was no longer the strange feeling of a first meeting, but instead it was very lively.

Especially the eldest and second sons of the Jiang family, and He Wenxuan. The three of them are now soldiers and have common topics and a close relationship.

Jiang Defu looked at them with great satisfaction, and raised his glass with He Yuzhu repeatedly.

During the Spring Festival Gala, they turned on the TV and watched the show while eating.

Last year was the first Spring Festival Gala, and this year is the second year. The program is rich in content, which was a rare joy for that era when entertainment resources were scarce.

However, there was one person who seemed not to adapt to this atmosphere, and that was Jiang Weimin.

He had a soft personality since childhood and was often bullied, and Jiang Yafei always stepped in to solve the problem.

But when the educated youth went to the countryside, he took the initiative to sign up. After all, he was the only male in his family. If he didn't go, would the girls take his place?

After returning to the city, he found a job, but his performance was inferior to that of his brothers and sisters.

When he arrived at the He family and saw He Yuzhu running the hotel, his heart was touched.

The next morning, He Yuzhu got up early to exercise, which was his habit.

Jiang Weimin also got up not too late and came to He Yuzhu with a hesitant look on his face.

"Weimin, is there anything you want to say to your uncle?" He Yuzhu saw through his thoughts at a glance.

"Uncle He, what do you think about me quitting my job and starting a business?" Jiang Weimin put forward his idea.

He Yuzhu laughed and said, "I thought it was some big deal!"

"If you want to do it, then do it!"

“It’s not difficult. As long as you are really determined, you can stay and work in my hotel for a while to gain experience.

"

"And I also plan to expand other businesses. If you are willing, you can join me. If you want to start your own business, you can learn how to run a business first, and then go back to do it yourself.

Jiang Weimin smiled and immediately replied: "Uncle He, I will study here for a while, and then come here after I resign.

"Okay, you can live at home, don't be polite!" He Yuzhu waved his hand, and the matter was settled.

During breakfast, Jiang Weimin said to Jiang Defu, "Dad, I plan to resign as soon as I get back.

"Resign?" Jiang Defu was stunned. "Why do you want to resign?"

“I want to go to Uncle He’s restaurant to learn for a while, and as for whether to start my own business in the future, I’ll decide when the time comes.

"Jiang Weimin then looked at He Yuzhu.

He is too weak in character and always appears timid in front of Jiang Defu.

At this time, He Yuzhu also said: “Weimin’s situation in your home may be the most difficult, and the children will inevitably feel a little lost.

Now he is willing to go out and explore the world, which is a good thing.

Jiang Defu understood immediately after hearing this.

When Jiang Weimin was sent to the countryside to farm, he still felt gratified, after all, Jiang Weimin was originally a farmer.

However, after the educated youth returned to the city, there was a clear gap between them and the other four children in finding jobs, and Jiang Weimin had a softer personality.

"Then I'll leave it to you, brother!" Jiang Defu did not mention Jiang Weimin's name directly, but said to He Yuzhu somewhat awkwardly.

"What's the problem?" He Yuzhu patted Jiang Defu's arm. "I have cooperated with Lou Xiao'e, who we received in Hong Kong Island before, and we plan to open a hot pot chain store. I also plan to open a food factory and cooperate with Xu Huizhen to operate a five-star hotel.

"There is still a lot to do!" He Yuzhu continued.

“For the people, I will be unceremonious when the time comes, work is work.

"He Yuzhu emphasized.

Jiang Weimin said firmly: "Uncle He, please rest assured, I will work hard!" He was full of expectations in his heart. Although he had a soft personality, he did not want to alienate himself from his brothers and sisters.

Everyone in the Jiang family was happy about this, except Jiang Yafei, who felt a little unhappy because she was the daughter-in-law of the He family after all and did not want to cause trouble for her husband's family.

However, because Jiang Weimin is her twin, her relationship with her two brothers and sister is different.

So she decided to keep silent for the time being and wait and see. If Jiang Weimin performed poorly, she must step forward and take him home.

He Wenxuan noticed his wife's mood, and after returning to the room, he said to her: "Don't worry about Weimin, my father will definitely be able to take care of him.

Jiang Yafei didn't expect her worries to be seen through, she explained: "He is too soft-hearted, I'm afraid he won't be able to adapt.

"He Wenxuan comforted her, "People are always growing up. How do you know he can't do it?" He put his arm around his wife's shoulders and said, "Believe in my father's ability. He is very powerful!"

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