Siheyuan: Five mouths waiting for food at the beginning

"My health is just like this. Mr. Zhao, please give me some face and have a couple of drinks, how about that?"

What could Zhao Shanhe say? He could only accompany him. According to the old lady, the old man's appetite had improved a lot since Zhao Shanhe came over today. He ate more than usual. The old man really drank two cups as he said.

He originally wanted to drink more, but his body didn't allow it. He started coughing after drinking. No one dared to let the old man drink anymore, for fear that he would really have problems.

The old man told Min Rou's father to treat Zhao Shanhe well, and then went to rest, as his body could not take it anymore.

Zhao Shanhe and Zhao Shanhu drank two cups with Min Rou's father and then stopped. They exchanged some polite words and left.

After Zhao Shanhe and others left, Min Rou's father asked Old Lady Min, "Mom, how is my father?"

"You know the old trick, it's just like that. He's waiting for you in the room. He'll let you come over after the guests leave."

Min Rou's father went to the old man's room. The old man stopped coughing and was obviously in good spirits today. "Do you have a lot of questions? I never interfere with your children's marriages. Why did I suddenly interfere?"

"Dad must have his reasons for doing this. Originally, I wanted to find a politician for my daughter, but since you agreed, I naturally have no objection. Is it because of your Zhao Shanhe? I have never seen Dad be so polite to a young man."

"Well, it's because of him. He is different from others. I have never seen such an outstanding young man. Your father and I are far inferior to him.

He is about the same age as you, but he is already at the deputy leadership level. Your father, I, retired and enjoyed this treatment. Moreover, he did not get to this position by flattery, but by relying on real skills. Do you think this young man is amazing? It is hard not to like him.

I admire his technology very much. He has brought many industries in our country to the world's leading level. If I were younger, I would really like to cooperate with this young man on a project and contribute to the country.

There aren't many people your father admires, and this young man must be one of them. How can I not be happy if someone like this comes to visit me and become my relative?"

"Dad, I understand."

"You don't understand. This is a truly unique person. He is only in his early 40s and his future achievements are limitless. He is no better than the people you know."

"You guys, I don't even want to talk about it, your eyes are fixed on it. Do you think I don't understand your little thoughts? You just want to use my daughter to get further? You don't have the slightest awareness of contributing to the country. Not only do you have extraordinary skills, but you are also training talents for the country with a group of Ph.D.s from Peking University and Tsinghua University. Such talents deserve respect."

"Dad, but he is not as pure as you say. Isn't his brother still doing business? Don't you hate people who are only interested in profit?"

"Can others compare with him? How many jobs have been provided by his business and how much foreign exchange has been created? You know nothing about it. Even the country is protecting him and the higher-ups are paying attention to him. You should be happy to be related to such a person."

Min Rou's father was speechless. It turned out that if he liked a person, whatever the person did was right, and whatever the person did was wrong in the old man's eyes.

"Okay, go ahead. I'm tired today. You want to go up, right? You've already caught some people's attention, so perform well."

The old man ordered them to leave, so Min Rou's father had no choice but to leave.

Zhao Shanhe walked out of the old man's villa and asked, "How did you negotiate? Is the date set?"

"No, I didn't expect it to be so smooth. I haven't checked the date yet. I left my contact information and will make an appointment when I find a good date."

Zhao Ansong flattered him, "Uncle, you are awesome."

"Okay, you little brat, stop flattering me and hurry up to prepare for the wedding. Don't let my granddaughter suffer."

"Brother, the old man has a weird temper. He didn't mention the child at all when he came in. He kept talking to you. Father-in-law Ansong was late, and he didn't give you any face. He just scolded you and then decided the matter directly."

"Shanhu, you just haven't seen many researchers. The old man is considered good. I have seen many people with weirder tempers. These technicians won't flatter you. No matter who you are, they will say whatever they want and look down on you.

He is very straightforward in everything he does, and doesn't even give face to his leaders. If he has a bad temper, he will just scold his leaders, no matter who they are. This kind of person is the purest, and he puts his mind on scientific research. Social etiquette is nonsense."

"Everyone is competing in skills. If you have good skills, you will be recognized. If you don't have good skills, you can stay wherever you like."

"Brother, how do you deal with them?"

Zhao Shanhe chuckled and said, "Didn't you see the old man's attitude towards me and you? For me, it must be recognition. You said that I, a young man, can be on equal footing with a group of old men. Doesn't that already show how awesome I am?"

"Indeed, the old man is so enthusiastic about you that he treats us like air."

"By the way, which unit does your relative work in?"

"He is the director of a certain district's finance bureau."

"Oh, when Ansong gets married, let your in-laws show up in front of Brother Li. After all, you are Brother Li's god of wealth."

"Brother Li is still considering your face, big brother."

"I've already said that my nephew's marriage was arranged by me as his uncle, so I won't prepare a wedding gift for him. The main reason is that I really don't know what to give him."

"Brother, look at what you said. If you can come then, it will be to give him face. Why do you want a wedding gift?"

"Sister-in-law, what you said is right. No matter how face-saving it is, I have to go to my eldest nephew's wedding. He is my own nephew.

I really don’t know what wedding gift to give. This kid already has a car, a cell phone, a house, and all the appliances. It’s too difficult to prepare a gift for my nephew.”

An Song came up to Zhao Shanhe with a smile and said, "Uncle, I have enough of these, but I really lack something else?" This kid has been more lively than An Tong since he was a child. He is both smart and playful.

An Tong, An Song, Xu Sheng, and He Dong, why does Zhao Shanhe admire He Dong the most? It is because He Dong has both the steadiness of An Tong and the intelligence of An Song, and he is also polite. He is the best among the four. The other three have more or less obvious shortcomings.

"What is missing?"

"If you are short of money, just bring a red envelope with you to the banquet."

Zhao Shanhe smiled and said, "You kid"