Back to the ancient restaurant

Li remembered that everyone had never seen his boss like this before, and for a moment he couldn't help but stare at the two people embracing at the door, stunned on the spot.

Sensing the strange gazes of everyone, Li Hong blushed deeply and pushed people away from his neck.Glancing at the crowd behind him, he glanced at Li Zi'an, pretending to be calm and smiling, he nodded and greeted everyone.

Li Hongshen and Li Zi'an have very different personalities, and their overall temperament makes everyone feel that they are as far away from him as if they are separated by a natural moat.His attitude towards him was naturally not as affectionate as when he was facing Li Zian, Li Hongshen didn't care about it, and Li Zian took him to the backyard.

When passing by Huang Mingcheng who looked puzzled, Li Zian remembered that he had a guest to meet.It's just that when Li Hongshen came back, the two hadn't seen each other for a long time and had no intention of discussing business anymore.After saying sorry to Huang Mingcheng, he found an excuse and sent him out of the house first.

After Huang Mingcheng, Li Hongshen asked about the other party's identity.

Li Zian took Li Hongshen to the private room of Tingtao Pavilion at the back, seeing that there was no one else, he stretched out his hand and took Li Hongshen into his arms.Smelling his unique breath, Li Zian couldn't help but sigh again: "You're finally back."

Hearing Li Zian's voice full of longing, Li Hongshen's heart was so soft that water dripped out.He responded lightly, leaned on his shoulder and let out a sigh of relief, the fatigue of the past few days disappeared.

The two stood in the house like this, listening to the rustling sound of the wind blowing bamboo outside, without moving for a long time.After an unknown amount of time, Li Zi'an reluctantly let him go when he heard Li Xiaobao's laughter coming from outside.

"Is the journey going smoothly? How long has it been?"

"It's been nearly 20 days. I was supposed to arrive yesterday afternoon, but when I arrived in Huangshi Town, I happened to meet my cousin and the others, so we came back together."

The capital city is at least 1000 miles away from Huangshi Town, and it takes about [-] days to walk at a normal speed, but Li Hongshen arrived in more than half a month, and Li Zi'an knew how to get there without thinking about it.

Stretching out his hand to touch Li Hongshen's slightly tired face, Li Zi'an frowned and said distressedly: "I'll send you back to have a rest first."

"It's hard to say that I'm tired from the carriage ride all the way, the main reason is that it's too bumpy. It's hard to keep your feet on the ground. Just talk to me."

After Li Hongshen finished speaking, he forced Li Zian to sit on the stool.

The two haven't seen each other for a long time, and they both have a lot to say, but they don't know where to start.After a long silence, Li Hongshen remembered the person he met at the door just now.

At first I thought he was here for dinner, but it wasn't time for dinner, and he didn't look like a guest, so I asked Li Zi'an.

"He is Brother Huang's father, and he came here to discuss business with me."

Hearing Li Zian's words, Li Hongshen couldn't help being puzzled. "Business? What kind of business?"

Regarding the cooperation with Huang Mingcheng, Li Zi'an originally wanted to discuss with Li Hongshen.Seeing him ask now, so I told him the whole story from the beginning to the end.

After Li Hongshen listened, he fell into silence.After thinking for a while, frowning, he looked up at Li Zian: "What if my opinion is to refuse? Will Brother Huang be embarrassed in the future?"

Hearing this, Li Zian shook his head. "What's embarrassing? Even though we were classmates before, it's true that we have classmates. But now I focus on business, and I have to support my family. If he cut off contact with us because of this, it can only mean one thing." Things, this person is not to be friends with."

After speaking, Li Zian then asked Li Hongshen the reason for refusing to cooperate with Huang Mingcheng.

"Brother Huang's family has been in business for generations, and his vision is very vicious. Since he can take the initiative to find you to cooperate, it means that the interests of your shop are enough to attract him. We can only take the lead in cooperating with him, and we can't get the big one at all. You have worked hard Suffering is making wedding dresses for others?"

Li Zi'an himself thought the same way, but with his current strength, if he refused, there would be no guarantee that no one would follow his way of operating in the future.When the shop in Huangshi Town opens, it will be difficult to expand it.Because at that time, such shops will bloom everywhere, and it will not be so easy to grab what you want from others...

"I understand what you mean, but seeing Brother Huang's father's eagerness, if he wants to refuse, he will definitely not give up in the future."

Seeing Li Zian's frown, Li Hongshen reached out to smooth his brows.Warm fingers flicked between Li Zian's eyebrows, which made Li Zian's heart skip a beat. He stretched out his hand and pulled Li Hongshen's hand from his forehead, and put it to his mouth and bit it in revenge.

Li Zian's mouth was not strong, it was just that, the itchy touch made Li Hongshen tremble, and he almost lost his composure.Li Hong rolled his eyes at him, pulled out his right hand vigorously, touched the teapot on the table, and found that the body of the teapot was still warm.He reached out to pour himself a glass of water, and took a sip to moisten his throat.

"Actually, it's not difficult to make him give up on his own."

Seeing Li Hongshen's dignified expression, Li Zi'an leaned forward very flatteringly, and said, "I just ask for your advice."

"You can tell him directly that you want to open your own shop, there is no way he will force you."

As soon as Li Hongshen's words came out, Li Zian's heart couldn't help but move when he heard them.It's just that the shop in Huangshi Town has just stabilized. If you want to open a branch shop elsewhere, capital and contacts will be a big problem.

"I have always planned to open a branch shop, but this place has just stabilized, and I don't have much money at hand, and manpower is also a big problem."

"You have opened this shop for so long, and I know a thing or two about it."

After speaking, Li Hongshen described Li Ji's characteristics, then tapped the table and said, "Now, I definitely have enough money for the initial stage of the branch shop, what you need to consider is to find a few masters with better craftsmanship. "

Hearing this, Li Zian shook his head.

"Actually, you are only partially right. The food and taste of the food shop are one aspect, but the location is more important. I chose the location of the shop here because it is next to the school, and because it is far from the pier. Relatively close. The coolies on the pier, the merchants passing by, these are invisible sources of customers.”

When Li Zian said this, Li Hongshen remembered that there are quite a few coolies on the wharf who often come here to eat.

As a result, the issue of location is the most important.After all, no matter how skilled the master chef is, it is useless if no one eats it.

Li Hongshen has been to far more places than Li Zian, and the next moment several place names popped up in his mind.

"Well, whether it will be possible or not, we still have to go to the field to see it. At present, these can only be empty talk."

Therefore, Li Hongshen suggested that Li Zian take the opportunity to go to various places to make a decision. It is the best if it is suitable, and if it is not suitable, you can choose another place.

In the shop, Mother Li and Sister-in-law Li's skills were not bad, and they improved by leaps and bounds after being taken by Li Zian for a period of time.Apart from the fact that private banquets may not be feasible, if a few people are allowed to bring them by themselves, it will not be a problem at all.Li Zian thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Li Hongshen smiled and said: "I have been to these places, and I will take you there in a few days."

Hearing what Li Hongshen said, Li Zian immediately turned his head to look at him.

"Are you with me? It's going to be Qiu Wei in a few months. You should put your studies first. It's not impossible for me to go by myself." Thinking of the family background that Li Hongshen didn't want to mention, Li Zi'an was startled .Quickly opened his mouth and asked: "Did you suffer any grievances at home? If you say that, you are not going to participate in the Qiuwei? Don't give up your bright future because of some insignificant people. What other people say and do, you Just let them bark."

Seeing Li Zian's excitement, Li Hong couldn't help feeling warm.Smiling and nodding, looking at Li Zi'an's handsome face, he took a deep breath and hesitated for a moment before saying: "I haven't suffered any grievances at home, just like you said before, I don't have any ambitions here. I studied before, but I want to take a gamble. But I want to be a leisurely wanderer, express my love for mountains and rivers, sing to the moon with people who are close to me, and drink tea. Now that I have figured it out, it is better to act rashly and live according to my heart."

Li Zian stared at Li Hong's deep smiling eyes, knowing that what he said was not a lie.But he could also see that Li Hongshen must have encountered some difficulties during his trip.But he didn't want to say it, and Li Zian didn't want to force it either.

"Okay, I respect your opinion whatever you want."

After all, the two looked at each other and smiled while picking up their teacups and taking a sip.

"Since it's decided, the sooner the better. This kind of thing should be done sooner rather than later."

Hearing this, Li Zian nodded to Li Hongshen.

Because of Li Hongshen's return, Li Zian pushed a few guests who came to book a private banquet that day.After a busy day in the shop, the two left Mama Li, Uncle Yang and others to clean the shop, and then went home together.

The moon was bright and the stars were thin, and the two of them walked together with Fugui'er under the moonlight, heading towards Li's mansion.

Because the weather has not completely warmed up, there are not many pedestrians on the road.Except for some lights at the entrances of restaurants and restaurants, the street was silent.

Li Zian held Li Hongshen's hand, felt his fingertips were slightly cool, and rubbed him with a sigh of relief.Fu Guier, who was walking by the side, also joined in the fun and arched Li Zi'an's legs with his huge head, and was pushed away by him in disgust.Fu Guier leaned to the side with a whimper of grievance, and at the same time turned his head to look at Li Zian, looking very aggrieved.

The two couldn't help laughing out of Fu Gui'er's appearance, reached out and rubbed its head, and the two of them and the dog continued to walk home.

In a private house at the entrance of the town, the shouts were loud. It was obviously cold outside, but the people inside were all sweating and shirtless.

After a while of commotion, Li Ziqiang in the corner cupped his hands triumphantly at the crowd, and pulled the money in front of the crowd towards him.That haughty look made everyone feel anxious for a while.And a burly man sitting among the crowd saw Li Ziqiang like this, he snorted coldly and turned his head to look at the young man beside Li Ziqiang.Seeing that the other party nodded slightly, he turned around.

In the dark place outside the house, Li San'er leaned against the wall and heard the noise coming from the room and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

Tomorrow will be a nice day again...