Chapter 154

Li Zhiguo smiled and left. It was actually very simple to get promoted. All he had to do was build a good base among the masses. However, he was a little skeptical. Did this sister know that he had connections in the neighborhood office?
"Second aunt, Brother Li doesn't understand the affairs of the neighborhood committee?" Liang Ladi asked casually, feeling very confused.

Doctor Liang replied, "He knows much more than your uncle. Ladi, are you attracted to Li Zhiguo?"

"Second aunt, I, I didn't..." Liang Ladi blushed and felt embarrassed.

"What a pity. It's useless even if you like him. His relationship with Qin Huairu is very stable, and they are about to have their second child.

This is not the old society anymore, I can only marry one."

Dr. Liang advised him not to get further into trouble.

"I understand, Second Aunt." Liang Ladi lowered her head and said nothing.

"Hey, kid." Doctor Liang didn't say much. You have to think about this matter in an open-minded way.

……

But Li Zhiguo rode his bicycle to the Sanjin courtyard and found his brother-in-law resting in the courtyard. He had already returned from the countryside.

"Brother-in-law, you're here." After Qin Guangyou opened the door, he hurried to help push the bicycle.

"Don't even bother going into the courtyard. Take your bike and take me to the canteen in front of the front door. From this afternoon on, you will learn how to cook. If you can't learn well, you will have to go back to your hometown."

This time, Li Zhiguo played the role of a strict brother-in-law, because his mother-in-law and father-in-law had already taught his brother-in-law a lesson yesterday and scolded him badly.

"Brother-in-law, I will study hard and become a chef in the future."

Qin Guangyou didn't feel aggrieved at all. His mother had already told him yesterday that his brother-in-law had originally planned to arrange for him to work in the street office, and maybe he could become a street official in the future.

As a result, he didn't get his junior high school diploma, and his brother-in-law was so angry that he didn't even have a meal. This was a sign of his failure to live up to expectations.

"Yes! I will ask He Daqing to teach you well."

Not long after, the two arrived at the front door cafeteria. There was nothing to do in the afternoon, so He Daqing went to the private room to take a nap. This was normal, as a chef could not be busy all day.

After Li Zhiguo finished talking about his brother-in-law, he asked his friends to go to the kitchen to familiarize themselves with the environment. He then started chatting with Lao He in the private room.

"Lao He, the organization has another important task for you."

"What kind of important task is this? My brother has a wife, but I'm still single. It's boring."

He Daqing already knew that Xu Huizhen had announced that she was getting married to her brother, and there was no hope anymore.

Siheyuan, backyard!

"Sister Qin, why did you come back at noon?"

Xu Damao was washing dishes when he suddenly saw Qin Huairu returning to the yard.

"I took sick leave this afternoon. Xu Damao, why didn't you go to work?"

Qin Huairu wondered who was causing such a bad atmosphere in the courtyard.

“I have to go out to show a movie tomorrow, so I’ll take a day off today.

Sister Qin, you are about to give birth. Did the doctor say whether it is a boy or a girl? "

Xu Damao put down the dishes and chopsticks, no longer in the mood to wash them.

"Doctor Liang said it was a boy, and I think so too, but your brother wanted a girl."

Qin Huairu touched her belly and it was definitely a boy. It felt the same as when she was pregnant with her first child.

"Boys are better. In the future, we can have more children to support our old age."

Xu Damao was so happy that his mouth was grinning. Li Zhiguo would have no shortage of children to support him in his old age, and some were even planning to have a third child.

"I think so too."

Qin Huairu didn't talk much because Xiao Guanxiang ran out of the house.

……

Inside the front cafeteria!

"Lao He, I'm talking about you getting married."

Li Zhiguo gave out a cigarette and said, "Maintain an army for a thousand days but use it for only a moment."

"Really? You want to introduce me to a wife?"

He Daqing sat up straight immediately. The only thing he lacked now was a wife.

It doesn't matter if there is no room at home. There are many empty rooms in my brother's house. If he finds a wife, it will be lively living together. Besides, he can marry into the family!
"Have you heard of Deputy Director Li of the Steel Mill?"

Li Zhiguo has not been wasting time over the past year. Knowing both yourself and your enemy, you can win every battle.

"You mean that Li Xinmin? I heard from Sha Zhu that he was demoted to the workshop. Is my wife related to him?"

He Daqing was puzzled. These two things had nothing in common.

"I'm talking about Li Xinmin's wife." Li Zhiguo said this lightly, but it was as shocking as a bolt from the blue.

"What, someone else's wife? I'm not interested." He Daqing was disappointed and slumped in his chair, feeling uncomfortable.

"Wait for me to finish. Li Xinmin's wife was so beautiful that she could make the moon ashamed and the flowers ashamed. After her ex-husband died, she became a widow with a daughter.

After she remarried Li Xinmin, she has not had any more children and is now only in her early thirties.

The most important thing is that her father is a high-ranking official. Otherwise, Li Xinmin, an ordinary canteen director of an office, could have become the deputy director of a steel mill."

Li Zhiguo just didn't believe that Lao He would not be tempted. It was just that Sha Zhu's level was not high enough, otherwise there would be no point for Lao He.

"Let me sort it out first. Li Xinmin's wife is a widow, right? She has a daughter, and her father is a big leader. This is a good match for me.

You see, my wife is gone, but I still have a daughter to take care of, and now she is also the canteen director, which is perfect.”

He Daqing sat up straight again and asked, "What's her name? How do you introduce her to me?"

"Old He, let me make it clear in advance, you can't just run away after getting the beauty.

You also have to take care of the canteen at the front door, train a few more reliable apprentices, and you also have to teach my brother-in-law carefully."

Is Li Zhiguo worried that teaching his apprentice will starve him to death?

"Why should I run? It's good to work here. The salary is high, there are bonuses at the end of the year, and I have the freedom to work. No one controls me."

He Daqing had experienced the failure of quitting his job before, so he cherishes his current job very much. He is looking for a wife, not a government official.

"It's good that you understand. Li Xinmin's wife is called Bai Yanni. What a coincidence, she has the same last name as the widow Bai...

This is the situation.

Tonight, I asked Chen Xueru to invite the wife of the street director, the wife of Director Ma of the grain station, the wife of a government official, and this Bai Yanni to come here for dinner..."

The reason why Li Zhiguo waited until now to take action was that he was looking for an opportunity, and now he finally found one.

The concubine Chen Xueru runs a silk shop. She currently has two stores. She has long sold more than just silk, but also various high-quality fabrics, including many imported goods.

By going through the neighborhood committee, wouldn’t we be able to contact the person?

Even if He Daqing fails, he will still force Li Xinmin to divorce.

This matter cannot be delayed any longer, for I am afraid that Li Xinmin will turn things around someday and it will be difficult to deal with him. Keeping him in the factory may cause trouble.

He Daqing was stunned for a moment before he reacted, "Oh, you said you would come tonight, it's almost too late.

I'll ask someone to prepare the food right away, and I'll go out to get a haircut and change clothes."

"Okay, we can make it in time. The appointment is at 6:30. If we go earlier, we won't be able to get everyone together."

Li Zhiguo shook off the ashes from his cigarette and remained calm. He had more than one plan.

"Oh, this is a big deal, how can I not be anxious?"

He Daqing ran downstairs and hurriedly asked the kitchen to prepare the ingredients and twelve dishes.

He rushed out to get a haircut, and bought a new set of clothes and a pair of leather shoes at no cost.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and bought a watch. Sha Zhu had a salary that was enough to support Yu Shui, so he wanted to solve the issue of getting married first.

He Daqing brought back new clothes and a watch in a bag and would put them on after cooking.

……

At this time, Li Zhiguo arrived at the street office. He was just strolling around, but unexpectedly he met the director who was coming back from outside.

"Li Zhiguo, it's done. The district has agreed that both the silk shop and the tavern will be used as high-level public-private partnership pilot projects. You will also serve as the public manager of the tavern, shouldering all the responsibilities."

The director looked very happy. This solved the problem of the bankrupt joint venture stores. The district attached great importance to this matter.

"That's great! I'll take office tomorrow!"

The big stone in Li Zhiguo's heart fell. As long as he kept the dividends from the shares, his concubine could continue to support him and let him live a life of luxury?

In the original drama, Xu Huizhen was able to finally take back the contract for the tavern by relying on the dividends for the next ten years.

Besides, the tavern and the yard at the back will be worth one hundred thousand dollars when it is renovated.

Is this something that ordinary people can afford? Even if Yi Zhonghai is promoted to an eighth-level fitter in the future, he can save more than 10,000 yuan in ten years without eating or drinking, and that is still in the future.

It was during the period just after the founding of the People's Republic of China that there were many rich people. Otherwise, after the reform and opening up, there would not be so many rich people to do big business.

"I'll ask the neighborhood committee lady to cooperate with you. You guys should study it and after signing the new contract for high-level public-private partnership, you should start operating the joint-venture stores that are on the verge of bankruptcy or have already closed down as soon as possible."

The director also wants to see results as soon as possible to reduce resistance to high-level public-private partnerships.

"No problem, I'll settle the bill, don't worry."

Li Zhiguo chatted for a while, then went to the silk shop to call his concubine, and went to Xu Huizhen's place together, intending to make a five-year plan, and he would be a hands-off boss.

He can also keep abreast of the situation in both stores at any time through the two informants, He Yumei and Zhao Yali.

It's still afternoon and the tavern isn't busy, so there's no need to waste time.

In the backyard, he was holding little Xu Jingli, Old Cai was sitting next to him, Chen Xueru and Xu Huizhen were sitting at the table, facing each other. They would have to continue competing in the future.

Li Zhiguo took the lead in breaking the deadlock, "Tomorrow I will come with the neighborhood committee director, and you can sign the new contract.

This contract is the same as before. The share dividend remains unchanged, but the redemption portion is replaced by dividends of 5% per year. It is signed for seven years, but after seven years, there should be another three years.

The next thing to do is to help the street solve the problem of bankrupt joint venture stores. As I said before, 25% of the dividends will be given to the head office.

It is equivalent to the model of the head office holding the branch office, creating more jobs and generating more profits for the government. " "Thank you, Brother Li!"

Xu Huizhen showed her white teeth. The stone she gave was really worth it.

Chen Xueru followed up and said, "Huizhen, let's see who has more joint venture stores?"

"Let's compare. Brother Li is now the official manager of the tavern. Sister Xueru, I am no worse than you."

Xu Hui was really confident. Wasn't it because of Brother Li that Chen Xueru was able to win before?

Cai Quanwu moved his lips, feeling that his wife was still going to lose, as Boss Chen and Brother Li had a special relationship.

Li Zhiguo replied: "Well, let's make a simple five-year plan..."

After they finished discussing it, it was getting late, so he said, "Huizhen, come to the front door cafeteria and have a meal together later.

Xueru, listen to this, although tonight is a banquet for the leader’s wife, I want to introduce Bai Yanni to He Daqing.”

"what?"

When these words came out, the three people present were stunned.

Cai Quanwu couldn't help but say, "Introduce her to my elder brother. Who is Bai Yanni?"

Chen Xueru explained: "This Bai Yanni is not simple. Her father is a big leader, and she is now in her early thirties..."

After hearing this, Xu Huizhen said, "Then I will help more. My eldest brother has always wanted to find a wife, so we have to help him."

"Yes, Huizhen, you need to pay more attention to it."

Cai Quanwu fully agreed and asked his elder brother to get married earlier and stop thinking about his wife every day.

"Okay, I'll go pack some food and go home later."

Li Zhiguo looked at his watch and decided to retreat.

……

6:30 in the evening, Qianmen Canteen!
The guests invited by Chen Xueru arrived one after another. Most of them were acquaintances. Including Xu Huizhen, there were exactly ten people at the table.

Today's main character Bai Yanni is also here. She is in her early thirties, with a big face, fair skin, and a figure that cannot be considered fat.

She looks much better than Zhang Xiantao and the like. Although still not as good as the runaway White Widow, white skin can cover up a hundred uglinesses, and plus she knows how to dress, she's really okay.

After Xu Huizhen found out, she ran to the kitchen on the first floor and said, "Brother, the one wearing green satin, I've shown it to you, it's not bad at all."

"Really? I'll get ready and change my clothes. The dishes are already cooked."

He Daqing quickly took off his sleeves, excited.

"No, big brother, you have to serve the dishes. I can't introduce you. Our table is full of women."

Xu Huizhen also wanted Lao He to get rid of being single as soon as possible. Others kept coming to her place every other day, and last time he even said he wanted to move in with her, which had a bad influence.

"Yes, yes. Then I'll put on my shirt and go."

He Daqing hurriedly changed into new clothes, put on a watch and white sleeves, then went upstairs with two plates of food.

In the private room upstairs, everyone had already started eating. Chen Xueru prepared a fine silk scarf as a small gift for everyone present, and the scene was quite lively.

"Xue Ru, where did you hire the chef who makes such delicious Sichuan cuisine?"

Bai Yanni is from Shuzhou and grew up there. She has a special liking for Sichuan cuisine.

After hearing this, Xu Huizhen was stunned for a moment, and suddenly realized that she was just here to make up the numbers, and Brother Li had already planned it out.

Chen Xueru smiled and said, "Sister Yanni, the chef I hired is not simple. He is an apprentice of Fengze Garden Luan Xuetang. He is proficient in palace Tan family cuisine and Sichuan cuisine. I found him with great difficulty. He is both the chef and the canteen director. He only makes stir-fry in the restaurant."

"Oh, you guys really spent a lot of money."

Bai Yanni picked up another piece of twice-cooked pork as she spoke. It tasted so authentic, and the black bean paste in it couldn't be bought outside.

"The food is here!"

He Daqing just happened to arrive, holding a tray with two basins on it.

"Hey, this tastes like salty Shaobai and Xiangwan?"

Bai Yanni's eyes lit up. If twice-cooked pork is a home-cooked dish in Sichuan cuisine, then these two dishes are only served at banquets and are two of the nine-bowl dishes.

"Oh, you know how to eat. You can even smell the food."

He Daqing's eyes widened the moment he walked in. The one with the green satin, wasn't she the young widow who had just spoken? Her surname was Bai, and she was no worse than Bai Hehua. They were a perfect match.

Chen Xueru said hurriedly: "Sister Yanni, this is the chef of our restaurant, his name is He Daqing, he is in his early forties and lives with his little daughter.

He also has a younger brother who is Xu Huizhen's man."

Xu Huizhen followed up by saying, "He is my eldest brother. He cooks delicious dishes and is also very good at taking care of children."

"Hey, I'm just a cook."

He Daqing put the dishes on the table and said, "My dears, please eat first. If you want anything else, just tell me and I will make it right away."

After he said that, he ran to the outer door and sat at the foot of the wall. He learned this from his younger brother, and it seemed that this could attract the young widow's attention.

Bai Yanni tasted the new dish and said with a smile, "It's delicious. It suits my taste very well."

A middle-aged woman nearby joked, "Yanni, if you like it, why don't you just take the chef back with you."

"Sister Wang, what are you talking about? I already have a man." Bai Yanni treated it as a joke and didn't take it too seriously.

Sister Wang said indignantly: "It's better not to have that useless man of yours. I heard he has become a workshop worker."

Chen Xueru quickly played a game, "Sister Yanni, isn't your man the factory director? Why is he leaving the workshop?"

"This..." Bai Yanni was embarrassed and her face was dull.

They say three women make a drama, and now gossip has started to spread.

Xu Huizhen realized that Sister Wang was one of their own and was the one who brought Bai Yanni here.

As they were chatting, Chen Xueru suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Huizhen, you are marrying Lao He's brother. Will you marry him, or will he come over?"

Xu Huizhen was moved. "Of course he married into my family. He handed over all the family assets and wages to me. He also took care of my daughter with my ex-husband. The men in the He family are very good at taking care of children.

Also, we've already agreed that if we have children in the future, they'll also have my last name."

"Huizhen, you have good taste. You found someone who is obedient and family-oriented."

Chen Xueru said that almost all of these were taught by Li Zhiguo.

Bai Yanni's eyes lit up and she quickly asked, "Hui Zhen, are you a widow too?"

"Oh! My husband died in a car accident before my daughter was out of confinement.

It was Lao He and his brother who helped take care of the child, and later he got together with his brother. "

Xu Huizhen was not afraid of being exposed. She wanted to settle Lao He's marriage as soon as possible so that she could live a better life.

"That's great!" Bai Yanni was a little envious. She also wanted to find someone who was obedient, good at cooking, and able to take care of children.

Sister Wang immediately joked, "Yanni, the younger brother is gone, but the older brother is still here, why don't you call Lao He in to have a chat."

"This, this is not good!"

Bai Yanni was a little excited, but also a little embarrassed, as she wasn't very familiar with the people at the table.

Chen Xueru said hurriedly: "What's wrong with that? Lao He is an honest man, and he won't spread rumors if he says a few words. Lao He, Lao He!"

"Here I come, at your command!"

He Daqing hurried in and said his brother's catchphrase, which made Xu Huizhen a little confused. If it weren't for the wrong hairstyle, she would have suspected that the person standing in front of her was her husband Cai.

That night, He Daqing rode his tricycle to send Bai Yanni and Sister Wang back home.

Sister Wang got off the car first, and Bai Yanni still had some time to go home, so they started chatting.

"Lao He, aren't you a chef? Why do you ride a tricycle?"

"Hi, it's my brother who used to drive a tricycle. He got separated during the war a few years ago and suffered a lot. I met him a few years ago.

So, they found him, arranged a job for him, and even arranged for him to get married.”

He Daqing only flatters himself. He should also learn from the immorality of Li Zhiguo.

Bai Yanni nodded, "That's great. By the way, how old is your daughter?"

"I'm eleven years old and still in primary school. I lost my mother when I was young, and I raised him all by myself."

"Very good, Lao He. It's been so many years. Why didn't you look for another one?"

"Hey, don't you want to raise your daughter? Besides, I haven't met the right person. Others think I'm a cook and look down on me."

"Oh!" Bai Yanni was silent. After a while, they arrived at the gate of the family compound and the tricycle stopped.

He Daqing quickly got out of the car and came over to lend a hand, helping Bai Yanni down.

"Lao He, I really like the dishes you cook. My dad also likes the same thing.

If you are not busy tomorrow, please help me cook a meal for lunch. My dad is coming over for dinner."

"Okay, I'm not busy. I'll make sure it's delivered to you."

He Daqing's heart was pounding, feeling that there was a way. He stood there, watching Bai Yanni enter the family compound. Under the dim street light, she seemed to look back at him.

After a long time, He Daqing rode his tricycle quickly back to the courtyard, then went straight to the backyard and found the bad boy washing his feet.

"Li Zhiguo, hurry up, help me analyze it!"

"What are you analyzing so late at night? Let's go to your house and talk about it!"

Li Zhiguo lifted his feet from the basin as he spoke, and Xiao Jingru beside him quickly helped him dry his feet.

Li Zhiguo asked Xiao Jingru to go to bed first, and he followed her to the central courtyard in slippers.

"Hey, Lao He, what time is it now? If Uncle San hadn't asked me to play chess, I would have fallen asleep."

"Li Zhiguo, please help me. I will never forget your kindness. If you don't analyze it for me, I won't be able to sleep."

He Daqing nodded and bowed. In order to get a wife, he was willing to pretend to be the grandson.

(End of this chapter)