Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

Yi Zhonghai and his companions rushed to the Chaoyang Hotel, only to find that the hotel was not yet officially open and they wouldn't let anyone in.

The group was unwilling to give up, so they could only wait outside.

The hotel's security captain specifically assigned a security guard to keep an eye on the three people.

These security personnel are all retired soldiers; their professionalism is beyond question.

He Yuzhu's treatment here is high, so they have no reason not to obey orders.

Yi Zhong also felt the gazes of several people and felt particularly uncomfortable.

He didn't have the guts to argue with these people, so he went and sat down some distance away.

There is a small playground set up at the entrance of Chaoyang Hotel for children.

Some tables and chairs were set up nearby, which conveniently benefited Yi Zhonghai.

Yan Bugui did not go with them, but instead went to the cargo transport channel.

When he sees a truck carrying vegetables coming, he'll take the opportunity to ask it a few questions.

This is his professional habit.

Qin Huairu wasn't idle either. She wandered around outside the restaurant and then approached a few security guards.

"Hey bro, I have a question for you. When is Sha Zhu coming over?"

One of the security guards, only twenty-five years old, felt particularly awkward when Qin Huairu called him "brother".

"Ma'am, I told you, we don't have anyone named Sha Zhu here."

Upon hearing the word "auntie," Qin Huairu was stunned. It took her a while to react.

She was so focused on how to entice the young man to speak that she forgot her own age.

Qin Huairu gave an awkward laugh: "Shazhu is He Yuzhu, the owner of your store."

He's my neighbor, we're really good friends, so just tell me.

Upon hearing this, the security guard's attitude towards Qin Huairu immediately changed.

He Yuzhu's treatment of the store's employees is something they all remember.

If it weren't for Qin Huairu's age and the fact that she was a woman, the security guards would definitely have taught her a lesson.

Qin Huai's attempt to be clever backfired.

The security guards noticed that they didn't get along with He Yuzhu, so they kept a closer eye on them.

Yan Bugui, having learned the news, rushed to Yi Zhonghai's side in shock.

"Old Yi, do you know how much money Sha Zhu's restaurant makes in a day?"
I did the math, and even with their cheapest dishes, they make at least 50,000 yuan a day.

Perhaps due to excessive excitement, Yan Bugui stated the calculation results directly without waiting for Yi Zhonghai to ask.

Yi Zhonghai, who hadn't taken it seriously at first, looked up in shock upon hearing the result.

"You didn't miscalculate?"

Yan Bugui was dissatisfied. What he was most proud of in his life was his precise calculations.

He might admit he's bad at fishing, but he'd never admit he miscalculates.

Could I have miscalculated?

Yi Zhonghai thought about it and realized that Yan Bugui was right; with his abilities, he certainly wouldn't have made a mistake.

Even if a mosquito flies past Yan Bugui, he can calculate how much flesh is on it.

"They really are capitalists, sucking the blood of workers so ruthlessly."

Yan Bugui, fearing that Yi Zhonghai had gone too far, quickly stopped him.

"Don't forget why we came here. These things can't be said."

Yi Zhonghai suppressed his dissatisfaction after thinking about his purpose for today.

Soon, it was 10 a.m.

The restaurant is ready to open, and guests can now enter.

Yi Zhonghai and his group went inside.

Liu Lan already knew that several people were coming, and she also knew that they were very difficult to deal with.

She personally came to greet a few people.

"Are you here for dinner? Please have a seat here."

Qin Huairu looked at Liu Lan with a hint of envy in her eyes.

She and Liu Lan were about the same age, but now she looked like they were ten years apart. Liu Lan was wearing a small suit, her face was shiny and she didn't have a single wrinkle.

On the other hand, her clothes were just ordinary clothes, with oil splatters from fried chicken legs on them.

His face was covered in wrinkles, and his hair had turned white.

Suppressing her discomfort, Qin Huairu smiled and said, "Liu Lan, what are you doing? Don't you recognize us?"

Liu Lan said, "Qin Huairu, you are guests here to eat. It is my duty to serve you well."

Labeling him as a customer made Qin Huairu feel a pang of jealousy.

She didn't want to be a guest; she wanted to be the host.

Fearing that her dream would be thwarted, Qin Huairu stopped Liu Lan.

“We’re not here for a meal. We’re here to see Sha Zhu. Tell him we’ve come to see him.”

Liu Lan's expression changed, and her tone became serious: "Qin Huairu, let me remind you, you shouldn't have called him 'Silly Zhu' a long time ago."

Also, the restaurant welcomes you to come and eat.

If you come here to cause trouble, don't blame us for calling the police.

Yi Zhonghai glared at Liu Lan with displeasure, but didn't dare to say anything.

Liu Lan knew these people very well and had already arranged for security guards to stand by.

Upon seeing this, Qin Huai cursed inwardly as a good-for-nothing.

She could only awkwardly correct herself: "I just said it by accident. That's how we all say it in our compound."

As luck would have it, Geng Guangjian's son, Geng Maoling, brought his friends to the Chaoyang Hotel.

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's words, Geng Maoling immediately stepped forward.

"No, we don't call people that in our family."

Geng Maoling is actually doing quite well now. He works as a salesman in a factory and often has to treat clients to meals at restaurants.

Geng Maoling obtained some coupons from Xu Damao and frequently brought his clients to the restaurant for meals.

The restaurant knew about his relationship with He Yuzhu, so in addition to coupons, they would also give him some additional discounts.

Don't underestimate these seemingly insignificant things; if used properly, they can play a very important role.

Putting everything else aside, the fact that the factory leaders treated everyone to a meal at Chaoyang Hotel, and that Chaoyang Hotel offered such a big discount, is a very prestigious thing.

Geng Maoling benefited from this, so naturally he wouldn't allow anyone to sabotage it.

Qin Huairu was embarrassed again: "It's Maoling. What are you doing here?"

Fearing being pestered, Geng Maoling quickly said, "Auntie, I'm having dinner with my boss, so I won't talk to you anymore."

After saying that, Geng Maoling respectfully said to Liu Lan, "Aunt Liu, our family has not been disrespectful to Uncle He; it was their own behavior."

Liu Lan smiled and said, "Alright. I know. You should go and keep your boss company. I'll ask the waiter to give you a 20% discount later."

Upon hearing this, Geng Maoling repeatedly expressed his gratitude.

After Geng Maoling left, Liu Lan turned around and said, "Qin Huairu and He Yuzhu aren't at the restaurant. If you want to eat, you're welcome; if not, please leave."

"If this affects the restaurant's business, don't blame us for calling the police."

Yi Zhonghai glared angrily at Liu Lan, without saying a word. He was only a bully at home; once he left the courtyard and no one else was there, he wouldn't dare to lose his temper.

Liu Lan didn't even bother to reply to them and was about to leave.

Qin Huairu didn't let her go: "Liu Lan, we haven't seen each other for so long, don't go."

Liu Lan was stopped by Qin Huairu and could only say, "I still have to work, what are we talking about?"

Qin Huai held Liu Lan's arm tightly, feeling the fabric of Liu Lan's body, and was reluctant to let go.

Although Liu Lan's clothes are work clothes, the fabric is quite good.

This is Lou Xiao'e's factory in Shenzhen, which specializes in producing high-quality fabrics.

“You’ve known He Yuzhu for over twenty years, how come you’re still working as a waiter? He should at least give you a manager position.”

Liu Lan pried Qin Huairu's hands off before speaking: "Be a manager? Do you think being a manager is that simple?"

Besides, I'm a lobby manager now, so I'm no longer a manager.

I have to go to work, I don't have time to chat with you.

Before leaving, Liu Lan specifically hired a security guard to keep an eye on the three people. (End of Chapter)