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Xu Damao wanted to scare the two away by using He Yuzhu's reputation, but he miscalculated.

Not only did it fail to scare the Liu brothers away, it also blew Liu Haizhong out.

Liu Haizhong said, "I haven't been to Shazhu's restaurant yet, so I'll go check it out."

Xu Damao wanted to slap himself for using such a reason.

Saying you're going to see your daughter is a better reason than this.

Now that things have come to this, there's nothing he can do.

"With so many of us, going out to eat will cost a lot of money."

Liu Haizhong said, "You want to pay money to eat at his restaurant?"

Xu Damao said, "Look at what you're saying. Even if Uncle Yan goes to Yan Jiecheng's restaurant, he still has to pay for it."

If we go to Brother Zhu's restaurant for a meal, how can we not spend money?

At most, we'll give them a discount.

Now that Liu Haizhong is rich, he doesn't care about the cost of a meal. With a wave of his hand, he said, "It's not like we can't afford it, let's go and try it."

Xu Damao had no choice but to accept the outcome. Before setting off, he said, "You can go, but don't tell Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui."

The two of them didn't get along with Brother Zhu, especially Yi Zhonghai.

If he goes there, we won't even be able to eat properly.

Liu Guangtian also disliked eating with Yi Zhonghai. Every time they ate together, Yi Zhonghai would say things like, "One shouldn't be too selfish," and "There are no bad elders in the world."

They're so tired of hearing it.

"Dad, I think we should listen to Brother Da Mao. Brother Zhu's restaurant is frequented by wealthy people."

Bringing along two uncles, one older and one younger, is a bit too much of a embarrassment.

Xu Damao added, "Guangtian is right about that."

Many leaders eat at Brother Zhu's restaurant; if they cause trouble, we'll lose face too.

Liu Haizhong listened to advice and agreed to Xu Damao's suggestion.

“You’re right. Old Yi and Old Yan are out of touch with the times and are still clinging to the old ways. They’re definitely not very sociable.”

Xu Damao smiled and said, "That makes sense. Uncle Liu, we are successful people now. We should learn from successful people."

"You know, if we go out with them, people will think we're not presentable enough, and that would look really bad."

Liu Guangfu retorted, not to be outdone, "Yes, Dad looks like a big boss now. The two old men are just like the old men in the alley."

"Just treat them to a meal in our courtyard. Absolutely do not take them out to meet anyone."

Hearing that so many people looked down on Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong readily agreed and chose to keep it a secret from the two of them.

Xu Damao looked at Liu Haizhong and said, "Uncle Liu, why don't you change your clothes? If we dress better, we'll look more presentable when we go out."

Liu Haizhong glanced at Xu Damao, who was dressed in a suit and tie and did look quite energetic.

He's making money now, and he's a boss, no less. This time, he went to He Yuzhu's restaurant with a condescending attitude, not wanting He Yuzhu to look down on him.

He went home and asked his second aunt to bring out his expensive suit.

The Liu brothers, Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangtian, also went back to their room to change their clothes.

Before long, the three members of the Liu family came out looking refreshed.

Xu Damao gave Liu Haizhong a thumbs up: "Uncle Liu, your outfit makes you look more than ten years younger, almost like the mayor on TV."

Liu Haizhong, who idolized officials his whole life, was overjoyed to hear Xu Damao's praise.

He waved his hand dismissively and said generously, "What do you want for lunch? It's on me. Guangtian, go get the money from your mother."

After taking the money, the group went out together.

Their numbers were already large, and especially since they were dressed so well, they were naturally attractive.

Yan Bugui asked in surprise, "Old Liu, where are you going, all dressed up like this?"

Yi Zhonghai also turned his head and looked at Liu Haizhong. A hint of envy flashed in his eyes.

He couldn't even remember the last time he bought new clothes.

Liu Haizhong said with a smile, "We're going out to discuss business. Old Yan, you and Old Yi can continue playing chess. We're leaving now."

Having been reminded earlier, Liu Haizhong did not tell Yan Bugui the truth.

Yan Bugui didn't suspect anything, assuming they were genuinely going to discuss business, so he didn't ask any questions. Looking at Liu Haizhong's retreating figure, he felt both envious and regretful.

I envy Liu Haizhong for being able to make money, but unfortunately, he spends all his money on clothes.

In his opinion, spending so much money on clothes was simply not worth it.

Liu Haizhong clearly couldn't guess what he was thinking; he was currently enjoying the envious glances of others outside.

At that moment, he finally understood why Xu Damao always wore a suit and tie.

This thing is just too attractive.

Those neighbors who used to look down on him all came over to fawn over him.

Yi Zhonghai snorted: "Old Liu has fallen from grace, he's actually hanging out with Xu Damao."

Yan Bugui thought to himself, "If I had known Xu Damao could make money, I would have followed him too."

As long as you can make money, it doesn't matter who you associate with.

It's a pity that the few people who can make money don't include him.

He could only play chess with that old man, Yi Zhonghai, in the courtyard every day.

"Old Yi, stop talking. In today's society, everyone envies the rich."

"As long as you have money, anything you do is right."

Yi Zhonghai said angrily, "Nonsense. Filial piety should always be upheld, no matter the time."

A person who is not filial will be looked down upon wherever they go.

Yan Bugui was too lazy to argue with him, so he directly used a general.

Inside the restaurant, Bi Xiufeng kept apologizing to He Yuzhu, saying that she insisted on coming along.

He Yuzhu didn't seem to mind: "Alright, I didn't say anything."

The factory next door to me is about to start up. I'd like to thank you for coming.

The factory is not in production yet, and there isn't much work to be done.

You can come to work anytime you're willing.

Mengna said, "Master, Ma Hua and I have already discussed it, and I can start work now."

Chen Xiaofang also chimed in, "Brother Zhu, I'll go to the factory to resign in a bit. Once the paperwork is done, I can come over."

Bi Xiufeng didn't expect He Yuzhu to be so easy to talk to, so she thought of Miao Jianye.

Miao Jianye's timber mill wasn't doing well either. He and his wife had already discussed starting their own business.

The only problem is that we can't find a way.

Bi Xiufeng then asked, "Brother Zhuzi, can my Jianye come over?"

He Yuzhu thought about it and decided it was fine. Overall, Miao Jianye was a pretty good person.

He's starting construction on his factory tomorrow and needs a lot of people. Having his own people with him will give him more peace of mind.

"If he's willing, he can come over. I'm currently discussing the land purchase with the government, and we've basically finalized the agreement."

Once it's finalized, the land needs to be leveled first, and I'll have Jianye keep an eye on it for me.

Construction of the factory will begin next spring. Jianye will be in charge then.

Bi Xiufeng was overjoyed and immediately agreed.

He Yuzhu said to her, "Don't rush, go back and discuss it with Jianye."

This is a private company, not a guaranteed job. Once you've made your choice, there's no turning back.

Bi Xiufeng said firmly, "Brother Zhu, you don't need to say anything. We've already considered it."

Look at Yu Li and Hao Min, they opened a restaurant early on and they're living a great life.

Our secure job only pays about forty yuan a month.

It's not even as much as what they earn in a day. There's nothing to consider. Just tell us what to do, and we'll listen to you.

He Yuzhu didn't mince words and readily agreed. He was indeed lacking reliable manpower at the moment.

Then He Yuzhu took them to the factory next door and explained their work assignments. (End of Chapter)