Siheyuan: Pretend to be a Pig and Eat the Tiger

The final outcome regarding Dong Yong is unknown. All that is known is that he left China. This was said by Zhang Hua. There are exchange methods from above. As long as it doesn't affect the He family, He Yuzhu doesn't want to get involved, nor can he!

However, the Dong family seems to have given up a lot of vested interests, which is of great benefit to the Zhang family and their side. As a result, the Dong family has gradually declined.
Time flies, and two years passed quickly. He Yuzhu also ushered in 1980. As time went by, the policies became better and better, and He Yuzhu successfully obtained another business license and started a completely commercial business.

It was only then that the people in the compound realized that He Yuzhu had already set out two years earlier and opened eighteen branches in Beijing.

After discussion, the Yan family also began to make intensive preparations to open a restaurant. They couldn't make it that big, but a small-scale one would be fine.

Even if you can't make a lot of money, you can still make a little. Yan Jiecheng, the eldest son of the Yan family, couldn't hold back any longer and made trouble for Yan Bugui a few times before it was over!
"Dad, my idea is that you should invest at least five thousand yuan in me, plus the one thousand yuan I've saved, that'll be enough. I'll give you dividends later, it's better than putting money in the bank, what do you think?"

"Jiecheng, forget about the investment. Consider it a loan to you. Of course, the interest rate will be slightly higher than the bank's. Your mother and I are getting old and can't afford to take risks. Of course, we also want to see you succeed, but we've saved some money over the years for retirement. In case..."

Yan Bugui left the He family's restaurant; they wouldn't even dare to dream of such a huge investment, they couldn't afford the renovation of just the three-story restaurant.

Although I've saved a little money over the years, it's not much when you calculate it carefully. So, all I can do is get a fire safety exam. I just need to rent a small shop, put in some tables, chairs, and cooking utensils, and that's it.
The key issue now is finding cooks, especially skilled cooks who aren't paid much. Without cooks, the food won't taste good, there won't be any customers, and without customers, how can we make money?

Looks like I need to have a talk with He Yukai. I wonder if Zhu Zi has any disciples or followers. Jie Cheng is all talk and no action; he wants to invest money without even finding a good cook, and he's so full of himself... really...

"Dad, I'm your son. You can't expect me to pay interest, can you? The restaurant hasn't even opened yet and we're already in debt. How can that be okay?"

Yan Jiecheng was speechless. He didn't expect the old man to still be thinking about such nonsense. He was the eldest son in the family. How could he bear to borrow so much money to open a restaurant?

"That won't do. Even close brothers keep clear accounts. You have two younger brothers. If one takes a cut and the other takes a cut, what are you going to do? You can't just leave them none of your retirement money, can you?"

Yan Bugui shook his head vigorously, saying, "It's impossible to give it to you directly. Money in the bank earns interest, would you get that if I gave it to you?"

The most important thing is what if you fail? There's no guarantee of success in business. If you lose money, you lose everything. What future is there if everyone's eyeing your wallet?
Look at He Yuzhu. After He Daqing left, he single-handedly supported the He family and in a short period of time, it became the number one restaurant in the compound. The He Family Restaurant became more and more famous and became a must-visit place for people from other places. Then look at our own eldest son. We can't compare.

I recently heard that He Yuzhu bought a four-courtyard house and specially set up a Tan Family Private Kitchen for He Daqing. The renovation has already started.

Then look at his eldest son, who's over forty and still needs his father's support to open a restaurant. They're from the same compound, and the eldest son even has his parents' support. How come there's such a big difference? Useless! Yan Jiecheng was full of disappointment. His wife thought they could borrow the money, and whether they would pay it back was another matter, but his father insisted on a written IOU, which was impossible!

"Okay, interest it is. I'll pay it. You lend me five thousand, and I'll settle the interest at seven percent after one year. How about that?"

Yan Jiecheng looked at He Yuzhu, who was at the height of his success, with a face full of resentment. He was making a fortune every day, while he was still stuck in the factory with a fixed salary. If he didn't go into business now, he would miss his chance. Many of the factory leaders had started to go into business and make big money. He also wanted to make big money. He couldn't just wait like this!

"Sign it!"

Yan Bugui knew his boss would agree, and he had even prepared the necessary documents. When it came to money, even father and son couldn't get away with it; they had to do it!
Yan Jiecheng was speechless. Was this guy really going to take him for granted? He'd even prepared the paperwork. No wonder he was that stingy old man who calculated everything!
But Yan Jiecheng didn't even consider that Yan Bugui was at least willing to lend money. He could have asked others if they were willing too. Haha, Yan Bugui isn't bad at all, being willing to lend you money to do business.
However, asking for interest is indeed a bit excessive, and the calculation is a bit too much. No wonder Yan Jiecheng's expression is not good!
While the Yan family was preparing, He Yuzhu's private kitchen also started. There was nothing at the entrance of the courtyard house, and no signboard was hung up. The business model was that good wine needs no bush, and it was all about word of mouth in a specific circle.
"Old man, our private kitchen is now open. We don't accept walk-ins; only specific people come to eat here. Our main focus is on seclusion."
I've already spread the word through personal connections: the staff here not only need to be friendly, but more importantly, they can't say anything carelessly. I hope you'll be careful, otherwise, people won't come back!

"Old Li, this place specializes in Tan family cuisine. It's said to be owned by He Yuzhu. The security measures are very good, so don't worry."
"Hey, you disappeared after leaving the capital. Where have you been making your fortune these past few years? Don't forget your brother if anything good happens!"

"Haha, of course, we're old brothers, so I'll naturally take you along if there's a project. After leaving the steel rolling mill, we went outside to take a look."

Wandering in the glamorous world of Hong Kong Island has really made me grow up, and I don't want to come back. After all, Beijing is home, and I can't forget it.
"I'll always be a wanderer away from home. Now that things are better, I'm coming back to visit and maybe find some opportunities to make money!"

"Wow, you've struck it rich! All dressed up and surrounded by beautiful women, unlike us, who look like country bumpkins!"

"Haha, Lao Wang, you flatter me. You guys just missed the opportunity. Look at He Yuzhu, he started two years ago. Back then, you probably didn't think much of him at all, right?"

Li Huaide looked at Director Wang with a half-smile. This guy still wants to make a lot of money after retirement, but how many resources can you offer now?
Look at Ho Yu-chu, he started two years ago, and now he probably has as much money as many Hong Kong tycoons.

"We can't compare. They are highly valued by the leaders, they were the first to try something new, and their status in Beijing's business world is extraordinary. We are not up to par, we're falling behind!"

Factory Director Wang smiled awkwardly. In the beginning, those of them who often ate at the steel rolling mill did support He Yuzhu, but that was all; they didn't offer much help.

Now that I'm retired, I can't even find a path for the next generation. The older generation plants the trees so the younger generation can enjoy the shade; if I didn't plant any trees, how will the younger generation enjoy the shade? (End of Chapter)