Time Traveling: The Man and Wife Heads the House

Zhang Chi withdrew his drifting thoughts, and greeted the first group of guests who came over.It was Gu Zuocheng, Gu Xicai and Gu Xibao who came.

"Father, elder brother, younger brother, you all came early. Father, are you in good health?"

Gu Zuocheng's health improved a lot, he didn't need to use crutches, and his back was straight.

He nodded, stood at the door, looked up at the plaque, and then at the banner next to it, "Warmly celebrate the trial opening of Mingxiang Teahouse"!

"Xihe, what does this trial operation mean?"

Zhang Chi hurried forward and came over to explain: "Father, this is just a gimmick. Trial opening means trying. If the business of the teahouse is not good, we can continue to improve and make another official opening. If the business is good, we will also We can have another opening ceremony, and it will be lively again to attract people.”

"This is open for three days, and the whole store is [-]% off. What's the saying?"

"In these three days, as long as people who come in to drink tea, when paying the bill, we will only charge [-]% of the original price."

Gu Xicai said: "Isn't this a loss?"

Zhang Chi whispered: "We won't lose money, just earn less. But it will attract customers. As long as they are willing to come in, we will be successful."

Gu Zuocheng has been doing business for so many years, Zhang Chi understood it as soon as he said it.Laughing, "I can't see that you have so many tricks."

Zhang Chi rubbed his nose and laughed along with him, "Father, I thought you were praising me."

"Yes! Just to praise you!"

After Gu Zuocheng finished speaking, he laughed and entered the door.

When Zhang Chi saw Gu Xibao walking behind, he suddenly remembered that Gu Xibao had a son two months ago.

"Xibao, I've been busy all this time. I didn't go to congratulate you after you gave birth to a son. It was my negligence."

Gu Xibao smiled and said, "Second brother-in-law, I know you're busy, so why bother? Second brother has already congratulated you on your behalf. You are a family. If he came, I will count it as you."

Zhang Chi liked Xi Bao's straightforward temperament, and laughed loudly: "Okay, when the little guy turns [-] years old, I will definitely be there in person."

Standing in the lobby, Gu Zuocheng nodded when he saw the brand-new lobby.

"Well, I did put some thought into it. It seems... there are fewer seats than before."

"Father, you have a really good memory, and you still remember the previous arrangement. I think people who come to drink tea should like to be quiet, so I arranged the seats a little more apart, and made a screen with green plants, which is more private .”

Gu Xicai said: "Zhang Chi, fewer seats means fewer customers, and this will reduce income, right?"

"Brother, the number of seats in the lobby is only four less than before, but I added two boxes at the back, which can accommodate more than 20 people at most. If all seats are full, there will be more than a dozen more. It's just , I don’t dare to hope that all the seats will be filled as soon as it opens.”

Gu Zuocheng said: "Don't be proud, and don't underestimate yourself."

"Yes. Father, why don't we sit in the box?"

"No. It's opening today, we'll just sit in the lobby and it'll be more lively."

"Okay, I'm going to have tea now."

Zhang Chi went to the counter to make tea, while Gu Xihe sat and talked with Mr. Gu.

Gu Zuocheng said: "This place is all made by Zhang Chi?"

"Yes, Dad. Zhang Chi had someone repaint the walls, paint the tables and chairs, clean out all the old tea, and put in new tea."

"Now he can tell the difference between good and bad tea?"

Gu Xihe said awkwardly: "Uncle Cui helped to bring in the goods this time, but Zhang Chi and I are reading the tea scriptures you gave. I think next time we buy, we can go by ourselves."

"Well. Always relying on others is not a long-term solution. Skills must be in your own hands to be safe."

"Dad said so."

Gu Xicai said: "Father, Xihe has read so many books, so he understands this truth."

"Well, I just asked a few more words."

While talking, Zhang Chi brought over a tray with a teapot and four tureen cups on it. The first cup was placed in front of Gu Zuocheng, the second cup was of course for Gu Xihe, and the third cup was for Gu Xicai.

Gu Zuocheng saw that his face was flushed and there was still a thin layer of sweat, so he waved his hand, "Go and entertain other people! Just let the other guys come."

Zhang Chi paused the hand that put the teacup, and said with a smile: "It's rare for father to come over, of course I will entertain him personally."

Gu Xibao turned his head and looked around, and found the problem, "Second brother-in-law, why didn't I see the buddy? Only Uncle Cui is here."

Zhang Chi quickly added water, and said disapprovingly: "The old guy quit, and the new guy hasn't been recruited yet. But I've already written a recruitment notice, and someone should come soon."

"Don't you do it? The guy in this teahouse was Wang Jiang, right?" Gu Zuocheng looked at Gu Xicai, "I remember he is a relative of the eldest daughter-in-law's family. Why didn't he do it?"

Gu Xicai hurriedly said: "I haven't heard Yinghong mention it, so I don't know much about it."

Gu Xihe said: "Father, it's his freedom to do it or not, we can't force it."

Gu Zuocheng thought about Gu Xihe and Zhang Chi's temperament, believed that they would not do anything wrong to others, so he let go of this topic.

He picked up the teacup, opened the lid, and looked down at the tea in the cup. It was bright yellow and clear, with a fragrant smell. The tea leaves inside were as thin as needles and white as silver.With a move in his heart, he picked up the cup and put it to his nose to smell it, and took another sip.

"Yeah. That's right. It's white silver needles, right? The taste is sweet and fragrant, and it's top-grade."

Zhang Chi picked up the tray and said with a smile: "Father is really an expert. You can tell what it is after just one sip. This is indeed a silver needle. Now that the weather is hot, this tea is warm in taste and cool in nature. , more suitable."

Gu Zuocheng looked up at him, "Yes. You're right. It seems that you have done a lot of research on tea!"

Zhang Chi rubbed his nose, "Where is it? I just started learning, and I'm still far behind."

"Well, it's good if you're willing to learn. You don't know it all at once, do you?"

"Father is right."

"Okay, you go greet others! It's good that Xihe is here with me."

"Okay. Father, take it easy."

Zhang Chi took a look at Gu Xihe, and then went to greet others with a tray.

Although it is not a new store opening, Mingxiang Teahouse has no sense of presence on this street, and this action is not much different from reopening.With Zhang Chi and Gu Xihe's previous publicity, coupled with people's curiosity, there were indeed quite a few people who came in to drink tea on the opening day.

Zhang Chi greeted them warmly, his face almost stiffened with laughter.He rubbed his face from time to time, thinking to himself, I am selling tea or laughing!It's more tiring than working all day!

Fortunately, Gu Zuocheng, Gu Xicai and Gu Xibao only sat for a while and then left. Gu Xihe helped him a lot.

By the time the last wave of guests left, it was already dark.Zhang Chi checked the accounts with Uncle Cui for a day, and saw the data, which was similar to what he imagined. There was no loss, but not much profit.

Thank Uncle Cui and let him go back first.

Zhang Chi stretched his waist and sighed, "It's so tiring! But it's worth it. If there are so many guests every day, I'll feel relieved."

Seeing his exhausted appearance, Gu Xihe felt very distressed, but he didn't know what to say, so he could only seriously say, "I will."

"Let's go! Let's pick up Xiao An. It's so late, Xiao An should wait."

When Gu Xihe decided to come to Zhang Chi to help, Gu Xihe went to find his father.I hope he can agree with Xiao An to go to school in the Gu family's school, because Gu Zuocheng is the patriarch of the Gu family, as long as he nods.

Gu Zuocheng was hesitant at first, after all, Xiaoan is not Gu Xihe's biological son, and his surname is not Gu.

Gu Xihe said: "Father, Xiao An is indeed not my son, but I will love him as my own child. If Zhang Chi and I have no children in the future, Xiao An will be my only son, and he will inherit my family." And I believe that the children taught by Zhang Chi and I will not be wrong."

Gu Zuocheng said angrily: "What are you talking about? How could you not have a child of your own? If Zhang Chi can't have a baby, you should take a concubine earlier so that we can flourish for our Gu family!"

"Father, I don't know how to take concubines. Even if Zhang Chi can't have children, I only want him. I married him because I like him, not because I want him to have children for me. Besides, I have both my elder brother and my younger brother." Son, you already have two grandchildren, and I'm not missing one."

"you!"

Gu Zuocheng looked at Gu Xihe's serious look, but calmed down, "Xihe, I think Zhang Chi's kid has changed a lot, he's very different from before. If you want to live with him, you can't do it. It's just... Forget it, children and grandchildren have their own blessings, so I don't worry about it anymore. Don't worry about Xiaoan, I will take care of it."

"Thank you father."

Back home, Gu Xihe didn't tell Zhang Chi about these things, Zhang Chi was so busy, he couldn't bother him anymore.

The teahouse opened today, knowing that they didn't have time to pick up Xiaoan from school, Gu Zuocheng offered to ask Gu Lishi to pick up Xiaoan from school, let him stay at home first, and then go home to pick him up after they finished their work.

Gu Zuocheng thought so thoughtfully, but Zhang Chi was puzzled, "Isn't the old man looking down on me and Xiaoan? How could it be..."

Gu Xihe looked at him and laughed, "Father wants to open up! Even if Xiao An doesn't have my surname, he is still my child!"

Zhang Chi was so absorbed in thinking about the teahouse that he didn't bother to ask more questions.

So as soon as the business in the teahouse was over today, the first thing they had to do was to go to Gu's house to pick up Xiaoan.

Zhang Chi just stood up, but with an "ouch", he fell down on the chair again.Only now did he feel that his left leg was so sore that he couldn't even stand up.

"Brother Chi, what's wrong with you?"

Seeing Zhang Chi's appearance, Gu Xihe stood up in fright, walked in front of him in two steps, and supported him.

Zhang Chi forced a smile and said, "It's okay, but my legs hurt a little, maybe it's because I stood for too long today, just sit and rest for a while."

"Leg hurts?"

Gu Xihe squatted down, rubbed Zhang Chi's leg, and said angrily, "Brother Chi, it's all my fault! If I can do more, you won't have to work so hard."

Zhang Chi lowered his head and could only see the top of Gu Xihe's head, but he could imagine that this guy's eyes must be red, and maybe he was crying.

He raised his hand to touch his head, and said in a low voice: "What's yours, mine, this teahouse belongs to us. Besides, you're not idle today, are you?"

"But…"

Gu Xihe's voice was a little choked up, he didn't want Zhang Chi to see him cry, and he didn't dare to look up.A heart is sour and astringent, and then there are fine and dense pains.

Zhang Chi didn't expose him, just leaned lazily on the back of the chair, smiled and said, "It doesn't matter! I take care of the teahouse, and you take care of Xiao An. I greet the guests, and you prepare the tea. My leg hurts, and you give me a massage." .The division of labor is clear, isn't that great?"

Gu Xihe didn't speak any more, just rubbed Zhang Chi's left leg attentively.Zhang Chi only felt that his originally numb and sore legs gradually became hot in his hands.

The room was very quiet, only Gu Xihe's heavy breathing could be heard. Zhang Chi sighed secretly, raised his hand, and gently lifted his chin. Sure enough, he saw his red eyes and tears. s eyes.

Gu Xihe lowered his eyelids, his long eyelashes trembling slightly, but he didn't dare to blink, he didn't want to cry in front of Zhang Chi, and he didn't want him to see his distressed appearance.

"Xihe."

Zhang Chi sighed softly, gently took his shoulders, and hugged him in his arms.

In summer, spring clothes are thin, and Zhang Chi soon feels a burst of heat and humidity in his chest.Zhang Chi knew why he was crying. To be honest, he also had the urge to cry, but he was a man, so he could bear this bit of hardship.

He has a lot to say, but he feels that everything is superfluous.For so many days, he could feel Gu Xihe's affection for him, and it's not like he didn't have feelings for him.However, he felt that it was not enough, he wanted Gu Xihe, and wanted him to accept himself willingly.He admits that he is a selfish person and does not do things that are not sure.

After an unknown amount of time, Gu Xihe finally broke away from Zhang Chi's embrace, stood up, lowered his head, and said softly, "Brother Chi, are your legs better?"

Zhang Chi stood up and moved his left leg. The pain was still there, but it was obviously less than before.

"Much better, thank you, Xihe."

Gu Xihe didn't look up, "Let's go pick up Xiao An? He should be in a hurry."

After speaking, go out first.

"and many more."

Gu Xihe stood still and turned around.

Zhang Chi took out a handkerchief from his pocket, gently wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, and then took Gu Xihe's hand.

"Xihe, walk slowly, I can't keep up."

Gu Xihe didn't break free, and let Zhang Chi hold hands, but the red ears betrayed the tension and excitement in his heart.

When they arrived at Gu's house, Gu Zuocheng was sitting in the living room drinking tea, Xiao An was snuggling in the chair with her schoolbag in her arms, and when she heard the voices of Gu Xihe and Zhang Chi, she immediately opened her eyes, jumped off the chair, and rushed to Zhang Chi. On Chi's lap, Nuo Nuo called out: "Father, Daddy, why are you here?"

Gu Xihe's heart melted when he heard his aggrieved voice.

He stepped forward and hugged Xiao An, and said softly: "Your father and father's leg hurts, and father hugs you."

Xiao An immediately became nervous, "Father's leg hurts again? Xiao An helps father massage."

He watched Gu Xihe massage Zhang Chi's legs a lot, so he naturally learned it.It's just that his strength is too small, Zhang Chi feels like scratching an itch.

Seeing the tired faces of the two, Gu Zuocheng put down his teacup, and said calmly, "Is it very tired today? I won't keep you guys here, go back to rest earlier. Soaking Zhang Chi's legs in hot water will make them feel better. "

Zhang Chi nodded, "Thank you father."

Gu Zuocheng said again: "Xiao An is a good kid, if you can't take care of him in the future, send him to me."

"Yes."

On the way back, Xiao An insisted on walking by himself, carrying a small schoolbag, holding Zhang Chi with one hand, and Gu Xihe with the other, and said loudly: "Father, Daddy, you two are tired, I don't need you to hug me You can go by yourself."

Zhang Chi smiled and patted his head, "Yes, Xiao An is an adult, and he can no longer be hugged by Daddy."

On an early summer night, it was cool and pleasant, with a bright moon hanging high, and the three of them walked home slowly under the moonlight.

Gu Xihe looked at the three shadows, two big and one small, under the moonlight, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.Isn't this the life he was looking forward to?