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The next day, Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong worked together for another day. They earned even more that day.

Upon returning home, Liu Haizhong did not invite Yan Bugui after receiving his hint.

At home, Auntie Er was also busy. Following Liu Haizhong's request, she hired several nannies.

"I think these three people are suitable. One is quite hardworking, one is a good cook, and the other is relatively young."

I've never seen anyone with bangs before, so I don't know which one to choose.

"Da Mao, give me some advice."

Xu Damao said directly, "Of course, choose the one that cooks the best."

"Now that Grandpa Liu has made money, he'll definitely eat well from now on."

The second aunt said, "I think it's better to be younger, so she can help us if anything happens to us."

Xu Damao smiled and said, "Second Aunt, you're overthinking it. Once you have the money, Guangqi and the other two will definitely come back."

"Will I still need her help then?"

Aunt Er laughed: "I forgot about that. You're right, Guangqi and the others should come back in a couple of days."

After saying that, Xu Damao added, "Uncle Liu, I'm going to celebrate the restaurant's opening tomorrow, so I won't be going to the rebar factory."

I've already told them to go to the rebar factory to find you.

Remember this: if they don't pay you, don't let them haul the goods.

Liu Haizhong patted his chest and agreed. He was particularly enthusiastic about receiving money.

The happiest thing for me every day is collecting money at the gate of the rebar factory.

On the Intermediate Court side, Yan Bugui sat down opposite Yi Zhonghai, fuming.

"They've turned their backs on us so easily."

Yi Zhonghai said, "What, didn't Lao Liu invite you to dinner?"

Yan Bugui said, "That's right, I was just trying to be helpful by talking to him about how to do business."

He, on the other hand, pretended not to understand me.

Yi Zhonghai said, "You don't even look at who he hangs out with."

"He's hanging out with Xu Damao, how can he be on our side?"

Yan Bugui nodded helplessly, pondering how to get closer to Liu Haizhong.

Qin Huairu walked over with a cup of tea: "What kind of business does Xu Damao do?"

Their bags were empty in the morning, but came back bulging.

Yan Bugui said, "I didn't find out. However, I guess it's a business of buying and selling."

Yi Zhonghai coldly replied, "Speculation and profiteering."

Yan Bugui said, "Old Yi, don't say that. It's not appropriate to talk about that now."

These days, things have changed. The old ways don't work anymore.

Yi Zhonghai's face darkened. He hated change the most.

Change means being out of control and not following the established patterns.

This also means that his retirement plans may change.

This was something he couldn't allow.

Yi Zhonghai wished the world could remain the same as it was before.

Unfortunately, everything has changed.

Those who cannot adapt to change are destined to be eliminated.

They should have been eliminated in the first place.

It was the move that the deaf old lady made to scheme against Lou Xiao'e that saved Yi Zhonghai's retirement plan.

Without Lou Xiao'e's financial support, they wouldn't have been able to put on a show and keep Sha Zhu tied up in the courtyard.

The next day, Xu Damao went out dressed formally.

Yan Bugui asked curiously, "Da Mao, aren't you going with Lao Liu today?"

Xu Damao smiled and said, "I'll go to the restaurant."

Li Dagen and his family also went out dressed neatly. They were also going to a restaurant.

Yan Bugui asked in confusion, "Old Li, is your whole family going too?"

Li Dagen said, "Of course. Old He came over that day and specifically told me to come along."

Yan Bugui said sourly, "Why didn't you tell me?"

No one answered his question.

The restaurant opened to a large number of people. Li Dagen's family, Xu Damao's family, Wu Tiezhu's family, and Chu Yurong all went along.

Yan Bugui also wanted to go, but he was afraid that they wouldn't invite him and would make him pay for it.

He secretly went to Chaoyangmen and looked at the outside of the restaurant.

Its high-end appearance intimidated him, and he didn't dare to go in. A little while later, Liu Haizhong also came out carrying a leather bag.

"Old Liu, aren't you going to Lou Xiao'e's restaurant?"

Liu Haizhong said, "I don't know the Lou family, so what would I be doing there?"

Besides, I have other things to do.

Yan Bugui asked in a low voice, "Just tell me, and I promise I won't tell anyone else."

Liu Haizhong was reluctant to talk about making money with others. Even if he were to, it wouldn't be now.

They'll only tell others once they've made enough money.

"What are you talking about? I'm in a hurry, so I'm not going to talk to you."

Liu Haizhong hurriedly left the courtyard house.

Yan Bugui could only watch his retreating figure and sigh inwardly.

Yi Zhonghai leaned closer: "Did Lao Liu tell you?"

Yan Bugui shook his head: "No, he's wary of me."

Yi Zhonghai asked, "He wouldn't do anything illegal, would he?"

These days, only illegal activities make money quickly.

Yan Bugui thought it made sense and tentatively said, "Why don't we go and see? If he's been led astray by Xu Damao, we can try to save him."

Under the guise of rescuing Liu Haizhong, the two secretly followed him.

Liu Haizhong never expected the two to be following him, and he walked along happily the whole way.

Xu Damao and his group arrived at the restaurant.

Li Dagen and his wife were shocked by the restaurant's decor.

The couple had never been here before, and at first glance, they couldn't believe it.

"The restaurant is so nicely decorated, does anyone come to eat there?"

Li Pan smiled and said, "Mom, there are a lot of rich people in Beijing now, and also a lot of foreigners."

Business will be good.

Zhou Sujuan said, "This restaurant is much more upscale than your sister-in-law's restaurant."

Xu Damao said, "Aunt Li, you can't compare them. Yu Li's restaurant is a people's restaurant, and most of the customers are ordinary people."

This restaurant is different; only wealthy people come here.

The elderly are often unable to keep up with the changes happening outside.

Li Dagen and Zhou Sujuan were unable to accept these things quickly.

Xu Damao was secretly observing the restaurant's waiters.

Li Zhenjiang nudged his arm: "Does it look good?"

Xu Damao snapped out of his daze and glared at him: "Don't think I didn't see it, you were peeking at the waiter just now too."

Should I tell Yu Li?

Li Zhenjiang nudged him: "I just wanted to check out the restaurant's service and learn a thing or two. I'll tell Yu Li when I get back."

Xu Damao said, "You really should let Yu Li come over and learn properly."

Li Zhenjiang couldn't refute this point.

The service at Yu Li Hotel was far inferior to that of this hotel.

Xu Damao suddenly spotted a familiar face and walked over to him.

"Liu Lan?"

Liu Lan laughed and said, "Who do we have here? It's you. Xu Damao, it's been a while, and you're dressed quite smartly."

Xu Damao sized up Liu Lan. She was wearing a suit jacket, a short skirt, stockings, and leather shoes.

"Likewise. You're a respectable person too."

Liu Lan laughed and nudged him: "You can't expect anything good to come out of a dog's mouth."

The lobby manager saw what the two were doing and came over to reprimand Liu Lan.

Xu Damao asked curiously, "Who is she? She's so amazing?"

Liu Lan complained, "Who else could it be? Director Lou specially invited this manager from the south; all of us waiters are under her management."

Okay, I'm not talking to you anymore. I have to go to work.

Xu Damao finally asked, "Where's Brother Zhu?"

Liu Lan said, "He was entertaining distinguished guests upstairs. That's when I realized that his father-in-law's identity was extraordinary."

Xu Damao's face showed surprise: "Really?"

“Of course it’s true.” Liu Lan told her what she knew.

Her gossipy nature hasn't changed. (End of Chapter)