Love in the Siheyuan: Starting from Jia Dongxu

"Dongxu, your family and career are progressing at the same time." Zhang Daniu said loudly at the dinner table.

"It's all because of Brother Wang's kindness, otherwise I wouldn't be able to display my abilities." Upon hearing this, Jia Dongxu quickly waved his hand and picked up the bottle to pour wine for everyone.

"Brother Daniu is really generous. He decided to build a house without any discussion. This will allow him to make progress in both his family and his career in the future."

"Well, that's right. We have to toast Brother Wang." Zhang Daniu led everyone to toast Wang Tongming.

"Let's all move forward together." Wang Tongming raised his glass.

After drinking it all in one gulp, Jia Dongxu quickly poured wine for him. Wang Tongming said, "Dongxu, he's a talented person. Didn't he win a second-class merit yesterday? Police station chief Zhang wanted to ask me to take Dongxu away, but that won't work. If he leaves, won't we be missing a person?"

"In order to stop him, I had to give Xiao Jia the position of Section Chief. Otherwise, I would not be able to keep Xiao Jia."

"Brother Wang, you are so powerful. We can't let the police station poach you." Zhang Daniu said from the side.

After hearing this, the others realized that promotion is not only given for meritorious service. If you don’t get promoted, you will be poached.

"Thank you, Brother Wang. I don't want to suffer in the police station. It's more comfortable to be under Brother Wang's command." Jia Dongxu said hurriedly, pouring wine for several people, "Come, come, let's toast to Brother Wang. From now on, everyone will work diligently and make Brother Wang worry less."

Wang Tongming nodded at Jia Dongxu and said, "Hey, I like what you said. It makes me feel less worried. Come on, do it!"

We drank four bottles of wine during the meal. Fortunately, tomorrow is Sunday, otherwise we would not be able to get up.

Zhang Daniu was drunk, so he pulled Jia Dongxu aside and said, "Dongxu, the chef's dishes today are great. I tell you, I haven't eaten such delicious dishes in all these years."

"That's not easy. My brother is interested in taking on the banquet job. If you want to prepare a banquet in the future, just find him." Jia Dongxu pointed at Sha Zhu who was in the kitchen.

"He is the chef of Fengzeyuan. It costs at least 15 or 16 yuan to serve a banquet outside. For the future banquets of you brothers, I pat my chest and say it will be 10 yuan." Jia Dongxu said.

"Brother Daniu, let's talk about the inheritance of cooking." Jia Dongxu said, "My brother's father was the famous chef He Daqing in the old city, and his master was the master chef of Fengzeyuan. With this level, I'm not afraid of being laughed at if I tell others. Which other chef has this background?"

"Brother, are you really going to accept the banquet?" Wang Tongming said from the side.

"I have an older brother who is planning to host a banquet. I'm worried about where to find a chef to cook for five tables of guests. The dishes today are really good. If he is willing, I won't ask for a discount. Normally, it's 5 yuan per table. Just five tables like today will do."

"That's great, Brother Wang. Just tell me the time and place, and I'll definitely be there," said Jia Dongxu.

"Okay, then let's go to this place next Monday and talk about it." Wang Tongming gave the address to Jia Dongxu.

After the meal, several people said goodbye and left. Although it seemed that they drank a lot, they didn't seem to be drunk too much.

After Jia Dongxu sent the people away, Sha Zhu said, "Dongxu, how much is one meal?"

"15 yuan, according to today's dishes!" said Jia Dongxu.

After hearing this, Sha Zhu said happily, "My father has this much food for a meal. So, am I on the same level as my father?"

"No need to make a fuss. Director Wang has a lot of food to eat. Whether it's good or bad, it doesn't matter how much money you pay. Isn't it just a matter of trying it? It's just that we two brothers have to remember this favor." Jia Dongxu said. Even if the food you cook is delicious, it will be useless if no one knows about it. You have to start from small and work your way up.

"Okay, okay, from now on, whenever he wants to host a banquet for me, I won't charge you!" Sha Zhu said proudly.

Jia Dongxu said with a smile, "Haha, you're going to lose a lot. He has several daughters and boys. When they get married and have children, you will lose some of them."

"It's settled with just one word from my boss." Sha Zhu patted his chest.

Sha Zhu turned around, not knowing what to say, and patted Jia Dongxu, "Dongxu, how about I prepare two more dishes and we drink some more? Today is a big happy event."

"Stop making trouble. We have to go to Changping tomorrow. Have you prepared your vacation for tomorrow?" Jia Dongxu said.

Shazhu was stunned. This Jia Dongxu was so boring. He had never seen men so happy. What was wrong with having a few drinks to celebrate?

"Come on, come on, have a couple of drinks with me, and I'll tell you."

Jia Dongxu raised his wrist to look at the watch. It was 7:. He had been eating for two hours, so it was still early.

"Okay, go get two dishes. I'll drink with you."

At this time, Mr. Yan came up and said, "Dongxu, your dish is full of oil. Let me help you clean it."

As he said this, he walked out with the bowl of food on it.

When Jia Dongxu saw this, he didn't know what to say. This old man Yan probably felt cheated because he didn't get to eat. It would be better to let him take the leftovers. It would be difficult to wash all these dishes.

Jia Dongxu thought about how Jia Zhangshi washed dishes noisily every day after the chefs left, and he couldn't help but shook his head. It would be difficult to wash dishes without detergent.

Soon Sha Zhu finished cooking and took out a bottle of Fenjiu, "Here, this is the last bottle of wine my father collected. Let's drink it today."

"I'll have a few drinks with you, you drink more." Jia Dongxu said quickly. If he drank another half bottle, he would vomit. It would be shameful to waste food, so he couldn't drink anymore.

The two of them drank for a while, and Yan Bugui came back with the bowl. He looked at the dishes on the table and his heart began to move again.

"Hey, you two are drinking? Come, uncle will drink with you!"

As he said that, he sat on the table and went to get the bottle of wine.

Jia Dongxu frowned, "Uncle, Zhuzi saw that I was going to build a house too, and I just happened to be short of 100 yuan. Uncle, would you like to lend me 100 yuan?"

"How can I get the money, uncle?" Yan Bugui said as he went to get the chopsticks.

"If you start using chopsticks, you have to borrow money. Even 50 yuan will be fine." Jia Dongxu said, "Uncle Yan may not know that Uncle He will be back soon. We can pay back the money soon."

Yan Bugui heard that he had to borrow money to get chopsticks, which was unacceptable, so he quickly got up and left. This dish is quite expensive, and he has to borrow money to eat it once. He is a neighbor, this is too calculative.

"Zhu Zi, see, this guy is just so naughty." Seeing Yan Bugui leaving, Jia Dongxu said with a smile.

Sha Zhu had been worrying about the lack of several dozen dollars for building a house these days. Seeing Yan Bugui's expression, he said, "It's okay. If this stingy old man pays 10 dollars today, I, He Yuzhu, will also think well of him."

"You, please don't miss him. When he comes back, I will squeeze you dry." Jia Dongxu said with a smile.

"Just him, let's think about it." Sha Zhu said, pouring a glass of wine, "Dongxu, I'm not sure where to go on Monday."

"You said you are the successor of Tan family cuisine, the son of famous chef He Daqing, and the apprentice of the chef of Fengzeyuan. Let my mother help you pack your clothes tomorrow and ride your bike. It will be a good idea." Jia Dongxu said from the side.