Siheyuan: A Very Happy Era

Chapter 625 talks about shrimp, you love me.

In the blink of an eye, another week has passed.

During this period, Sha Zhu used the funds provided by Lou Xiao'e and the house introduced by a high-ranking leader to open a Sichuan restaurant.

The business they were doing every day made Old Yan's family extremely envious.

Although they have now turned their restaurant into a Chongqing hot pot restaurant, business is still pretty good, at least they are no longer losing money.

However, compared to Sha Zhu's large Sichuan restaurant, this is nothing.

The most painful thing in this world is not losing money, nor making money, but watching others make money.

Besides, He Daqing and Yi Zhonghai, those two old guys, were also living a very enjoyable life, eating meals that Sha Zhu brought back from the Sichuan restaurant every day.

The only thing that made Yi Zhonghai a little uncomfortable was that he had to watch He Daqing's expression every time he ate.

At this time, seeing that the eldest and third uncles in the courtyard were gradually living a better life, Liu Haizhong, the second uncle, couldn't sit still any longer. He immediately approached Xu Damao to start a business selling rebar together.

Because he had an apprentice who was the factory manager of the Third Steel Plant, he quickly built up his business.

As for Lou Xiao'e, after helping Sha Zhu open the Sichuan restaurant, she simply appointed her cousin as the restaurant's general manager, and then left Sha Zhu's side under the pretext of taking He Xiao back to Hong Kong to study.

Actually, she originally wanted to confront Sha Zhu and tell him that she was with Li Guoqiang, but Li Guoqiang directly stated that he didn't need her.

Left with no other choice, she could only take a compromise and choose to go back to Hong Kong to avoid Li Guoqiang finding it an eyesore to see her with Sha Zhu.

Little did she know, she was indeed underestimating Li Guoqiang's stinginess.

In Li Guoqiang's view, he was taking advantage of Sha Zhu, and he didn't care whether Lou Xiao'e wanted to be with Sha Zhu or not!

However, since Lou Xiao'e is willing to stay by his side, he won't mind.

That afternoon, Li Guoqiang had just returned from handling group affairs at No. 99 Courtyard. Before Qin Huairu, Xiaodang, and Huaihua could come back from get off work to have dinner with him, Xu Damao showed up uninvited, dressed in an expensive designer suit.

"Wow! You're getting more and more successful!" Li Guoqiang raised an eyebrow as he looked at Xu Damao's dapper appearance, and then praised him without reservation.

"Not at all, I just made a little money, nothing compared to your success!" Xu Damao said with a smile, waving his hand modestly.

"Alright, stop rambling on and on. Just say what you need to say." Li Guoqiang rolled his eyes in disdain.

Seeing this, Xu Damao's heart tightened, and he didn't dare to keep anyone in suspense any longer, so he hurriedly explained:

"Well, here's what happened. My former business partner, Director Li, once let slip while we were drinking that I knew a super rich boss."

Then he kept asking me to introduce him to people, saying that he had a big business deal this time and that if I didn't introduce him, he wouldn't include me in his social circle.

"How about you do me the honor of coming with me tonight to take a look?"

"A big business? How big?" Li Guoqiang asked with great interest.

"I heard that if it works out, we can earn at least 50 yuan this time!" Xu Damao excitedly held up two fingers.

Keep in mind, this was 80 in the 50s!

Although in the end he might only get 20% at most, that would still be 100,000 yuan.

Moreover, despite his seemingly glamorous life now, all he has earned over the years is less than 100,000 yuan.

In addition, he usually spends money extravagantly, so he hasn't saved much money at all.

Therefore, he was very eager for this deal.

"50! That's a bit much!" Li Guoqiang raised an eyebrow and then chuckled as he joked.

"Of course, this amount of money is just a drop in the ocean for you," Xu Damao said somewhat awkwardly.

"Alright, since you've come all this way to ask for my help, it wouldn't be right for me not to go with you. Just come find me, and I'll drive you there."

Seeing that Xu Damao was self-aware enough, and considering his interest in the pairing of Li Huaide and You Fengxia, Li Guoqiang hesitated for a moment before nodding and agreeing.

"Alright! It's settled then. I'll come over to invite you at 7 pm!" Xu Damao was overjoyed when he heard this, and then hurriedly made an appointment with Li Guoqiang.

After Li Guoqiang said there were no problems, he got up to say goodbye and went home. He was thinking about how to maximize his interests when he met with Li Huaide and You Fengxia that evening.

However, because he was unsure whether Li Guoqiang would be interested in the deal, he couldn't make up his mind after thinking it over.

Then, seeing that it was almost time, he hurriedly packed up and ran to Li Guoqiang's house.

By this time, Li Guoqiang had already sent Qin Huairu, Xiaodang, and Huaihua away, so Xu Damao didn't witness anything inappropriate.

Although most of the people in the courtyard had already guessed that Qin Huairu and her two children had an ambiguous relationship with him, they still had to be discreet to avoid causing any unnecessary trouble.

"Well, it's about time, let's go!" Xu Damao said to Li Guoqiang with a fawning smile.

"Okay, let's go then!" Upon hearing this, Li Guoqiang stood up and walked towards the door.

"No, um, you're going to go wearing this?" Xu Damao asked with some surprise when he saw Li Guoqiang wearing a Tang suit and old cloth shoes.

"What? Is there a problem?" Li Guoqiang raised an eyebrow and then asked with a chuckle.

Although his Tang suit looks quite ordinary, it doesn't mean that he can easily get his hands on it.

In terms of price alone, a complete set would cost at least several thousand yuan.

Moreover, his purpose in going there was simply to see what kind of people Li Huaide and You Fengxia were; he had no intention of getting to know them or doing business with them, so there was absolutely no need for him to cater to them.

Moreover, at his level of status and position, personal preference is the most important thing; there's no need to use external things to prove one's strength.

However, to be fair, if he wanted to prove his abilities, the Santana he drove was more than enough to prevent him from being looked down upon.

"No, no problem!" Seeing that Li Guoqiang looked completely unconcerned, Xu Damao naturally didn't dare to offer any opinions.

Soon, he followed Li Guoqiang out, got into the black Santana, and headed to the agreed-upon location.

Upon arriving at the location, Li Guoqiang discovered it was a nightclub with booths and private rooms, decorated in a style reminiscent of old Shanghai, suggesting it was opened by people from that area who had come to Beijing. "You've probably never been to a place like this before, have you?" Xu Damao asked with a chuckle as he led the way into the nightclub.

"Yes, I haven't been here yet!" Li Guoqiang nodded and answered calmly.

For him, even if he were to go somewhere, it would have to be a nightclub in Hong Kong, where he could have the most fun.

However, he had already grown tired of it after those first ten years or so.

So when he returned to Beijing, he never wanted to come to a place like this.

Now we can take a good look at what the atmosphere is like here.
If things go well, then he can bring Qin Huairu, Xiao Dang, Huaihua, and the others over to play from time to time.

"Then you'll follow me later, and I'll give you a proper introduction!" Xu Damao said immediately with a caring expression.

He did this not to mock Li Guoqiang for being ignorant.

He was just worried that Li Guoqiang hadn't come before, and that he might make a fool of himself and anger Li Guoqiang.

"Hmm!" Li Guoqiang gave a noncommittal hum, then walked casually into the hall, as if he were walking in his own backyard, without any restraint.

Seeing this, Xu Damao breathed a slight sigh of relief, but then couldn't help but curse himself for meddling in other people's business.

After all, Li Guoqiang was based in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is a place for the wealthy, so even if a nightclub is decorated luxuriously and fashionably, it's probably just so-so in Li Guoqiang's eyes.

Soon, Xu Damao shifted his attention and began looking around the hall.

Before long, he saw You Fengxia singing on the stage and Li Huaide sitting in a booth below the stage, acting all high and mighty. He then hurriedly waved to them.

When Li Huaide saw Li Guoqiang next to Xu Damao, he frowned slightly, then quickly smiled warmly and waved to Xu Damao.

Seeing this, Xu Damao quickly walked a few steps and sat down next to Li Huaide.

Then, he saw Li Huaide looking at You Fengxia singing on stage with admiration. He could only hold back from introducing Li Guoqiang and looked at the stage, a hint of greed and annoyance flashing in his eyes.

From the day he met You Fengxia, he had been thinking about getting her.

However, relying on Li Huaide's support, You Fengxia never gave him a kind look, to the point that he was now filled with anger whenever he saw You Fengxia.

If it weren't for his desire to do business with Li Huaide and make some quick money, he probably wouldn't have bothered with You Fengxia, that ungrateful woman.

"What are you talking about? You love me~"

As a captivating song drifted over, Li Guoqiang's gaze gently fell upon You Fengxia's alluring and charming face.

In addition, the black tight-fitting lace dress was also very eye-catching.

If we disregard other factors and focus solely on appearance, figure, and temperament, You Fengxia is undoubtedly a stunning beauty.

No wonder she managed to bewitch a seasoned veteran like Li Huaide!
Just as Li Guoqiang was leisurely leaning back on the sofa and turning his gaze elsewhere, You Fengxia's eyes also quietly fell on Li Guoqiang.

After all, Li Guoqiang was so handsome and tall that she felt thirsty just looking at him.

If she weren't worried about upsetting Li Huaide and ruining her money-making plan, she would have wanted to run over and get to know Li Guoqiang better.

Not long after, a Hokkien version of "Love Liar, I Ask You" gently came to a close, and Li Huaide immediately clapped his hands and applauded.

Seeing this, Xu Damao also clapped along.

Only Li Guoqiang kept his eyes on the lights in the hall, as if he hadn't noticed anything at all.

Seeing this, You Fengxia swayed her hips as she walked toward Li Huaide, while also becoming somewhat curious about Li Guoqiang.

After all, since she started her career, she had never met anyone like Li Guoqiang who didn't take her, this great beauty, seriously!

"You Fengxia, you sang well! But I think you're a con artist in love!" Xu Damao couldn't help but retort as soon as You Fengxia sat down.

"Aren't you one of those people? You cheated this person and that person, and in the end, you lost everything. I heard that your own wife even had a child with you. You still have the nerve to say that?" Upon hearing this, You Fengxia couldn't help but retort.

"Hey, why are you bringing up something you don't want to talk about?" Xu Damao's face darkened, and he asked somewhat unhappily.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing! You two always start arguing the moment you see each other!"

At this moment, Li Huaide saw that the atmosphere was becoming tense and hurriedly reprimanded him.

"How can she talk like that?" Xu Damao said indignantly.

"Alright, alright, let's get down to business!" Li Huaide waved his hand and said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, Xu Damao suddenly remembered Li Guoqiang, and hurriedly stood up, earnestly introducing him to Li Huaide and You Fengxia:

"Um, Mr. Li, You Fengxia, let me introduce you. This is the important person I told you about before, Li Guoqiang."

Then again, you all share the surname Li, so maybe you were even one family five hundred years ago!

"Oh?! This is the big shot you were talking about? You're not kidding me, are you?" Li Huaide raised an eyebrow and asked with some skepticism.

In his opinion, Li Guoqiang looked too young and handsome, not like a big shot at all, but rather like a pretty boy.

Although You Fengxia had concealed it well before, his sharp eyes could still tell that she had secretly looked at Li Guoqiang countless times.

This made him feel very uncomfortable, and his opinion of Li Guoqiang naturally became very poor.

He had originally thought that Xu Damao could really introduce him to a big shot so he could make more money!
To his surprise, instead of a pleasant surprise, he was met with frustration.

If it weren't for his lingering interest in Xu Damao, this sucker, and his desire to set a trap for him, make a hefty profit, and then flee far away...

He probably wants to kick them out right now.

(End of this chapter)