Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

When Xiao Dang comes back, an industry with a future value of hundreds of billions will have begun to emerge.

Lou Xiao'e planned to start making arrangements immediately after returning home.

“Xiao Dang, your Aunt Lou just said that she wants to open Tianxia Manor on Jiangdao Island.”

"Great news, Aunt Lou wants to go into partnership?"

Young people are quick-witted and better able to distinguish between public and private matters.

Personal relationships are personal relationships, and business is business.

Just like in Tianxiazhuang now, we need to let Shazhu do it himself.

The rules are definitely a mess, and everything is based on feelings, closeness, and distance.

He won't last more than a few years.

If he hadn't slunk away, Tianxiazhuang would have had to close down.

Now, Tianxia Manor has its own rules, and Shazhu is in charge of the kitchen.

The rest are all handled by specialists, and he has no right to interfere.

Just focus on earning your salary and bonuses, and do a good job with the new 'canteen' business.

“Here’s what I’m thinking: Aimin and I will jointly invest, and you and Zhuzi will contribute manpower.”

"We'll discuss and handle all the management, administration, and personnel matters together."

"The kitchen will be managed by you and Zhu Zi. If there are any problems, we'll communicate in time and do our best to run the restaurant well."

What Lou Xiao'e was talking about is actually the current model of Tianxiazhuang.

The only difference was that the person in charge changed from one person (Li Aimin) to two (Lou Xiao'e and Li Aimin).

"I have no objection." Xiao Dang said thoughtfully, "There are actually a bit too many people in the kitchen right now. I have a senior apprentice who can go and take charge of cooking."

"If it really opens, I can go over and help out temporarily. I can help my master decide on the dishes according to the tastes of the people of Jiangdao..."

The two of them started discussing it, one after the other.

It seems they intend to strike while the iron is hot and finalize the matter on the spot.

Seeing their eagerness, Yang Jianguo laughed and said, "Shouldn't you two ask Zhuzi and Aimin what they think?"

Tianxia Village has nothing to do with Lou Xiao'e now.

Even if one person is in charge, they cannot represent the entire village.

Lou Xiao'e chuckled and, supporting Xiao Dang's hand, said, "Your Uncle Yang is right. When are we going to get everyone together?"

"Aunt Lou, how about tomorrow?" Xiao Dang replied.

Lou Xiao'e immediately agreed, and the business deal was now settled.

"Uncle Yang, my mother said that Grandpa Liu is still in the hospital?"

Speaking of everyday life, we can't forget about Liu Haizhong, who caused quite a stir last time.

Old Liu is still in the hospital, but not because he hasn't woken up.

The problem is with the money!

"Neither Guangtian nor Guangfu was willing to contribute money. Old Liu seemed determined to let his son manage him, and he also refused to spend any money."

"What about the hospital? Are they just going to let them drag this out like this?" Lou Xiao'e asked curiously.

Yang Jianguo smiled faintly and said, "Old Liu is a veteran in the steel rolling mill. Even if things don't work out, he has his employer's backing. The hospital can't possibly kick him out, can it?"

Lou Xiao'e nodded knowingly, understanding.

This is backed by a company, so the hospital isn't afraid you'll renege on your promise.

If it were someone else, they would have been kicked out long ago.

"But it can't keep dragging this on."

Xiao Dang sighed helplessly. Having such troublesome neighbors must be exhausting.

You said you were starving and had no money.

We've been neighbors for decades, so we'll cover for you first.

But you...

The father and son were arguing over medical expenses, trying to see who would back down first.

Since you're already at the hospital, why not go check out the neurology department on which floor?

That person must have something wrong with their brain.

After a satisfying meal, Yang Jianguo went to pay the bill, only to find out that Lou Xiao'e had already paid.

That's not quite right either; Lou Xiao'e directly got a card at Tianxiazhuang.

I pre-deposited 10 yuan into it; all I have to do after I finish eating is mention her name.

After leaving the restaurant, Lou Xiao'e did not say anything about letting Yang Jianguo and Yingzi use her card from now on.

Sometimes, excessive enthusiasm can push people away.

Besides, she had already thought things through.

"Which way should we go? Should we wander around or take a taxi back?"

Lou Xiao'e looked at Yingzi and smiled, "Yingzi, may I speak with Jianguo alone for a moment?"

Yingzi paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded, saying, "Why not?"

A hint of sadness flashed in Yingzi's eyes as she turned and walked towards the alley entrance.

Yang Jianguo saw this and, after Yingzi left, said, "Xiao'e, I think it's better to clarify some things."

This can't go on any longer; if it continues, all three of them will get hurt.

Hearing his opening remarks, which clearly indicated he was about to lay his cards on the table, Lou Xiao'e was not surprised at all; on the contrary, she seemed relieved.

"That's what I wanted to tell you. Let's go back to how things were before."

Under Yang Jianguo's astonished gaze, Lou Xiao'e left gracefully, having made her decision.

As he passed Yingzi, he paused and whispered, "Thank you, Yingzi, I'm returning it to you."

Although... I never actually possessed it.

But this was the only pride she could retain; she let go gracefully, leaving each other with dignity.

And the bonds forged from that brief yet enriching experience.

I watched as she got into the car alone and disappeared from sight.

Yingzi asked in confusion, "What did she say?"

Yang Jianguo, who had somehow appeared beside her, said strangely, "She said that the child is the child, and my identity with her is only that of the child's father and mother."

"Apart from that, nothing has changed. She will remain the single, wealthy Jiangdao resident, Lou Xiao'e..."

Yingzi turned to look at him and asked, "And what about you?"

"Me?" Yang Jianguo lowered his head, thought for a moment, and said seriously, "I am still that ordinary steelworker, Li Ying's man."

Her eyebrows stretched into a thin slit, and Yingzi tilted her head to lean on his shoulder.

"I'm sorry, I've caused you trouble."

Yang Jianguo sighed and shook his head, saying, "It's not you, it's me... I'm the one who's causing trouble."

He shouldn't have continued to maintain contact with Lou Xiao'e in the first place.

They say it's for work, but isn't this just using work as an excuse for ambiguity?

The fact that things have developed to this point is largely due to the blurred lines between him and Lou Xiao'e.

Yingzi sensed the crisis and expressed her compromise by actively accepting it.

It was his own fault for not making her feel safe with Lou Xiao'e.

So how can we blame all of this on her?

Chapter 528 Talking Nonsense, Interesting Life

The son is mine, and he is yours.

We are the parents of our child, but our relationship is limited to that of friends or partners.

I will neither sleep with you nor interfere in your life.

Lou Xiao'e's meaning was very clear.

Just before Yang Jianguo was about to reveal his true colors, she chose to let go and leave gracefully.

Because of these few short days together.

Not only did he and Yingzi feel awkward and uncomfortable, but Lou Xiao'e felt the same way.

And even stronger.

After all, they slept together every night.

And she was all alone from beginning to end.

Lou Xiao'e is a conservative and sentimental person, but she is also a smart person.

So, when her own patience was about to reach its limit.

She knew that the other person's patience was probably just as great as hers.

Therefore, she decided to confront Yang Jianguo before he could.

Yang Jianguo's subsequent actions made her very glad that she had done so.

She's just a person; if she can't even hold onto this last bit of stubbornness...

For Lou Xiao'e, this was also a tragedy.

The matter has been resolved satisfactorily, and although there are regrets, it has at least come to an end.

As for the children, Yang Jianguo agreed with her point of view.

I am the father of the child, and that is an unchangeable fact.

Yang Jianguo couldn't provide him with much companionship or a normal environment, but he could at least do what he could within his capabilities.

Try to participate in his life as much as possible so that he can have a relatively complete childhood.

"That sounds a bit like an asshole."

After hearing his story, Sha Zhu really didn't know what to say.

What a...

What the hell!

Yang Jianguo sighed and smiled bitterly, never expecting to become such a scumbag.

He had considered all sorts of possibilities in his life, but the one thing he never imagined was becoming a scumbag.

But it was precisely that one and only that was realized.

"You can't say it like that, this matter... this matter!"

Sha Zhu tried to think of a suitable adjective several times, but couldn't find one.

If I had to say it, this is fucking bullshit.

"Don't mention it, let's drink."

Yang Jianguo picked up his glass and clinked it with his.

"Yes, drinking, drinking, it's all in the alcohol."

Sha Zhu didn't waste his brains; he wasn't cut out for it.

Him!

I'll cook a meal and appease my wife.