Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

Normally, Yan Bugui and his wife's words would be very persuasive. But the Yan family is not normal.

Compared to the Li family, Yan Jiecheng and his wife need to be more wary of Yan Bugui and his wife.

The restaurant's operating rules were all agreed upon in advance, and Hao Min and Yu Li were in charge of the finances.

Their restaurant had just opened and was just starting to make money, so there were basically no conflicts between them.

Yan Bugui, however, was different.

They knew Yan Bugui's personality all too well. If Yan Bugui controlled the restaurant's finances and saw how much money was being made, could he possibly resist?
Regardless of whether others believe it or not, Yan Jiecheng does not believe it.

"Dad, you should just forget about it. We've already hired staff for our restaurant. Adding you would just mean more money."

"You can fire two people."

Hao Min said, "Resign? That won't do."

“Why not?” the third auntie retorted.

Hao Min began to calculate the accounts for her: "The restaurant is co-owned by Yu Li and me, and she owns 60% of the shares."

She, as the major shareholder, didn't even send anyone to the restaurant. Yet we, as minor shareholders, did. That's inappropriate.

Even if we swallow our pride and talk to her about it.

Then let me ask you, we can arrange for people, can she arrange for people too?

Yan Bugui and the three aunts fell silent.

Hao Min continued, "If Yu Li arranges for my Uncle Li and Aunt Li to join as well, our restaurant will have four people in their seventies."

There are only a few people in our restaurant.

When people go inside and see, they'll realize it's not a restaurant, it's a nursing home.

Yan Jiecheng chimed in, "That's right. You four old folks can't do many things anymore."

If you can't do the work, then let someone else do it.

There are too many other people and goods, and they can't finish the work.

Wouldn't our restaurant be in complete chaos? Who would bear the losses caused then?

Are you willing to take on this responsibility?

Yan Bugui and his wife didn't dare to breathe loudly, for fear that Yan Jiecheng would ask them for compensation.

Fearing that Yan Bugui and his wife might make further unreasonable demands, Hao Min stood up and said, "Mom and Dad, we run a restaurant, and we have to be responsible for our own profits and losses."

This isn't just playing house in a courtyard house; it's about getting everyone in the courtyard to play with you.

"Alright, I'm exhausted, I can't chat with you anymore. I'm going back to rest."

The three women stood up, wanting to speak to stop Hao Min, but they didn't know what to say.

Yan Jiecheng didn't want to chat with Yan Bugui and his wife either, so he said directly, "Mom, my dad taught me from a young age that the greatest filial impiety is for children to be unable to support themselves."

Even within a family, finances should be kept separate.

What does it mean to be clear about finances?

Is it considered keeping finances separate when we ask you to manage our accounts?

Even if Hao Min and I agree, Yu Li won't.

"Alright, I have to get up early tomorrow to go buy goods with Li Zhenjiang, so I won't talk to you anymore."

Yan Jiecheng also got up and left the Yan family.

The three women watched him leave, then turned to Yan Bugui and urged, "Say something!"

Yan Bugui said dejectedly, "What do you want me to say? The student surpasses the master. Boss's accounting skills are now no worse than mine."

The mistake was that I shouldn't have asked him for interest; I should have just invested directly.

If we had done it that way back then, the restaurant would be owned by the two of us. Yu Li wouldn't have been involved.

The three women said, "Who would have thought they could actually make the restaurant successful?"

At that time, they had neither money nor manpower. That's just fate.

When Hao Min first wanted to open a restaurant, Yan Bugui had already inspected it and saw no hope of success.

Therefore, Yan Bugui did not dare to gamble that Hao Min would succeed.

Investing involves risk, but borrowing money is risk-free.

The couple knows exactly what to choose.

They never imagined that they would make a mistake that would lead to eternal regret.

Hearing the sounds of laughter and playfulness coming from the Li family across the street, including the voice of their own grandson, the couple became even more depressed.

Xu Damao walked in with a smile: "Zhenjiang, I heard your restaurant is doing quite well."

Li Zhenjiang walked over with a smile and handed Xu Damao a cigarette: "What's so great about it? It's nowhere near as good as your father-in-law's business. Xu Damao, not to be rude, but Zhang Yan has been waiting for you for so many years."

Why are you still sulking?

"It would be so good to remarry her sooner."

Xu Damao said, "Why are you such a spoilsport? If I were to remarry her just because her family is well-off, what kind of person would I be?"

"Dude, if you can get rich, so can I. Just you wait and see."

Yu Li walked over and asked with a smile, "Xu Damao, have you found a way to make money? If you have a chance to get rich, don't forget our family."

Xu Damao laughed and said, "I was just saying, there's no sign of me getting rich yet."

Yu Li said, "How could it be nowhere to be seen? You have a chance to make a fortune right in front of you."

Xu Damao asked curiously, "What opportunity?"

Yu Li said, "I heard that Lou Xiao'e opened a factory in the south that specializes in making clothes."

Those clothes were all exported.

Let me tell you, those clothes are incredibly popular.

Isn't your family related to the Lou family?
You can go to Lou Xiao'e and ask her to wholesale it to you.

Xu Damao was in a bad mood. He had considered this idea before.

The problem is that Zhang Yan's business is a collaboration with Lou Xiao'e, and that's exactly what they do.

Zhang Yan was in charge of cooperating with Lou Xiao'e.

He had no right to compete with Zhang Yan for this opportunity.

Li Zhenjiang quickly gestured to Yu Li to stop talking.

Yu Li could only say, "It's just a suggestion. If you don't want to, then forget it."

Xu Damao lost interest in chatting and turned to go home.

In the Intermediate People's Court, Yi Zhonghai was chatting with Liu Haizhong, instilling in him the idea that Qin Huairu was better than his own son.

Because of the move of the Liu Guangtian brothers at the beginning of the year, Liu Haizhong was greatly affected and had no choice but to join Yi Zhonghai's elderly care group.

Yi Zhonghai was afraid that Liu Haizhong would change his mind, so he often pulled him aside and talked about the benefits of having the Jia family help him take care of his parents in his old age.

Xu Damao glanced at Liu Haizhong a few more times before heading towards the backyard.

By this time, he had already figured out which businesses would make money.

This business involves reselling steel.

The country is developing rapidly, and there is a shortage of steel everywhere.

Some people can make money without doing anything, just by holding up IOUs.

Xu Damao wanted to stand up straight in front of his daughter, so he came up with this idea.

He wanted to earn money through his own abilities, so he didn't ask He Yuzhu for help.

Without seeking help from He Yuzhu, he had no connections within the steel rolling mill.

Liu Haizhong caught his eye.

There was nothing he could do; Liu Haizhong had such a good apprentice. When his second aunt was hospitalized, Lan Jianyun even went to visit her in the hospital.

Xu Damao happened to run into him that time.

Qin Huairu's willingness to support Liu Haizhong is also related to this.

With Lan Jianyun speaking up for him, the workshop director could only turn a blind eye to Qin Huairu.

When Yi Zhonghai saw Xu Damao walk by, he felt somewhat dissatisfied before he could even greet him.

"Old Liu, look at Xu Damao, he's so desperate now that even dogs won't pay him any attention."

Liu Haizhong's heart was still broken by his son, and he had no intention of joining Yi Zhonghai in targeting Xu Damao.

"Old Yi, just say less. No matter what, it was Xu Damao who ran out to make a phone call and saved my wife's life."

"By the way, I also wanted to ask you, what exactly is your grudge against Xu Damao? Why can't you stand him?"

Even Yi Zhonghai didn't know the answer to this question.

He and Xu Damao have indeed never gotten along, but the fact that he's being targeted like this is still related to his retirement plans.

According to the deaf old lady's plan, He Yuzhu and Xu Damao will become enemies.

Whenever the two cause trouble, he can step in to uphold justice, win He Yuzhu's gratitude, and establish his own prestige.

Unfortunately, things didn't go according to his plan. (End of Chapter)