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The couple with Liu Haizhong have always had a deep affection for Liu Guangqi.

In the hearts of this couple, there is only one kind of son, and that is Liu Guangqi.

As for Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu, they were more like money-losing assets.

In any case, in the hearts of Liu Haizhong and his wife, their eldest son was more important than the other two combined.

Originally, the Liu brothers, Liu Guangtian and Liu Haizhong, had tricked Liu Guangqi and his wife by keeping them hanging before the New Year.

Liu Haizhong and his wife also experienced the benefits of keeping Liu Guangqi hanging on.

Normally, we should persevere.

Unfortunately, the Liu family was not normal. With just a little persuasion from Liu Guangqi, Liu Haizhong and his wife changed their minds.

When Liu Guangtian and his brother returned in the evening, they were greeted by their warm and welcoming parents.

This was a scene that the two of them had longed for but could never have.

Unfortunately, seeing this scene now fills the two of them with worry.

"Dad, Mom, what are you doing? We didn't do anything wrong, did we?"

"Yes, we didn't do anything wrong, and there's nothing wrong with the family's accounts."

When faced with the situation, Liu Haizhong couldn't bring himself to back down and spoke softly to his two sons.

The second aunt stepped forward and said, "Who said you did anything wrong? Your father and I just saw how hard you were working."

Why do you drink so much every day?

Liu Guangtian was relieved: "You don't understand. Someone inviting you for drinks means business is good."

If no one asks you, you won't be able to do business.

Besides, we weren't drunk.

The second aunt then asked, "Did you drink at Zhuzi's restaurant again today?"

Liu Guangfu drank a cup of strong tea and put down the cup: "How can I go to Chaoyang Hotel to drink every day?"

I ate at a restaurant in Zhenjiang today.

Liu Haizhong suddenly remembered what Yan Bugui had mentioned to him a couple of days ago.

Xu Damao had many social engagements and often took people to restaurants. His most frequent restaurant was Li Zhenjiang's.

Yan Bugui, seeing this, was envious and told Liu Haizhong that he hoped Liu Guangtian and Liu Damou would take Xu Damao to Yan Jiecheng's restaurant a few times.

He did this in an attempt to fabricate a pretext to manipulate Yan Jiecheng.

Xu Damao went to Yan Jiecheng's restaurant out of respect for him, which was equivalent to him helping Yan Jiecheng attract customers.

According to the rules, Yan Jiecheng should be given a commission.

"Why don't you go to Yan Jiecheng's restaurant?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Guangtian knew that Yan Bugui was behind it all.

"Dad, why are we going to Yan Jiecheng's restaurant? He's just as stingy as Uncle San. For the same dish, the price is the same, but the portion size at his restaurant is one-fifth smaller than at Li Zhenjiang's restaurant."

Liu Guangfu chimed in, "You wouldn't believe it, but their plates are all a size smaller than everyone else's."

Isn't this blatantly a scam?

Liu Haizhong was taken aback, then couldn't help but laugh: "This is something only the Yan family would do."

Liu Guangtian said, "Who says otherwise? The people we ate with were all big bosses."

They're not short of money, they're short of face.

If we take people to restaurants like that, will they be willing to do business with us?
Li Zhenjiang was different; every time he ate out, he would bring a dish and some fruit.

"If I gave you the choice, which restaurant would you go to?"

Without hesitation, Liu Haizhong said, "Of course we'll go to Li Zhenjiang's restaurant."

When going out to eat, it doesn't matter what we eat, the important thing is to save face...

Liu Haizhong was about to say something when he was glared at by his second aunt.

"We really can't go to Yan Jiecheng's restaurant. But aren't you going to Zhu Zi's restaurant?"

Liu Guangfu said, "We would like to go, but the problem is that Brother Zhu's restaurant is expensive."

You can't expect everyone to go to his restaurant.

It's not worth it.

Liu Haizhong also realized what was going on and got back to the point: "How many times a month do you guys go to Zhuzi's restaurant?"

"Why are you asking this?" Liu Guangtian and the other man looked at Liu Haizhong warily.

Seeing the attitude of the two men, Liu Haizhong was about to lose his temper.

The second aunt quickly said, "What else could we mean?"

Your dad and I would also like to try Zhu Zi's cooking.

"Even though my family has made money, I haven't been to a restaurant yet."

Liu Guangtian and his companion were much less wary of the second aunt.

They never imagined that Auntie Er would help Liu Haizhong scam them. "You mean this? If you have the chance, Guangfu and I will take you to try it."

Auntie said, "You're all very filial. But I'd like to eat the dishes Zhu Zi makes."

The Liu brothers were so startled that they spat out the tea they were drinking.

"Mom, are you still half asleep?"

"Yes."

Auntie Er said, puzzled, "How can you talk like that? Zhu Zi's cooking is delicious, is it wrong for me to try some?"

Liu Guangtian glanced at Liu Haizhong: "Normally, of course it would work. But our family isn't normal."

My dad, along with his uncles, really offended Brother Zhu.

Do you think Brother Zhu would give you that kind of face?

Liu Guangfu added from another perspective: "Even if Brother Zhu doesn't mind, we're not qualified to eat it."

Brother Zhu is a big boss now, and there are very few people who can get him to cook.

The director of the steel rolling mill, that's a high rank, isn't it?

He went to the restaurant, but he couldn't see Brother Zhu.

Do you think you have that much influence?

The second aunt couldn't help but mutter, "He's just a cook who serves people. What's with the airs?"

Liu Guangtian was too lazy to continue talking to his second aunt.

Do you look down on He Yuzhu?

You also need to have the right to look down on He Yuzhu.

"Well, if there's nothing else, Guangfu and I will go back and rest. We have to go out early tomorrow morning."

Liu Haizhong slammed his hand on the table: "You two think you're so great? I can't even have a chat with you guys anymore, is that it?"

The two brothers quickly sat back down.

Liu Guangfu said, "Dad, we didn't say no. We just want to eat at Chaoyang Restaurant."
We have something to do with Brother Da Mao tomorrow, so we really don't have time.

So, the day after tomorrow, my second brother and I will treat you to a meal at Chaoyang Hotel, is that alright?

I told Zicong to let him cook himself.

Liu Haizhong was about to agree on his own.

Auntie Er realized what was going on and said, "Why go? Why waste money like that?"

"No, you're the one who said you'd never eaten there before, and you're the one who said you wouldn't go. What exactly do you want?" Liu Guangtian said with a troubled expression.

The second auntie acted shamelessly: "I'm just concerned about you, is that not allowed?"

Your father and I want to know what you've been doing outside.

care?

This was a joke to the Liu brothers.

The two didn't believe that Liu Haizhong and his wife would suddenly show concern for them.

What worried them more was that Liu Haizhong suspected them of tampering with the accounts.

"You should have said so earlier. I thought there was something wrong between us."

Liu Haizhong said, "Don't you have anything wrong with yourselves at all?"

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu exchanged a glance and reached a tacit understanding.

"You wouldn't believe us even if we said no. We were just treating everyone to a meal, and it cost a bit too much."

A few times when I went to Brother Zhu's restaurant, I ordered a few extra bottles of wine.

It's normal to socialize outside, and Liu Haizhong doesn't care about that.

Why did you go to Zhu Zi's restaurant? Will you go again next time?

Liu Guangfu said, "Of course it's to build relationships. Some leaders are of high rank, and you can't go to a restaurant without going to a nice one."

We're going to invite a leader from the Construction Bureau the day after tomorrow.

Liu Haizhong glanced at the second aunt.

Auntie Er asked, "Is Zhuzi going too?"

Liu Guangfu blurted out, "Brother Zhu might go. But it's not certain."

Liu Haizhong and his wife nodded: "Alright, you must be tired too, go back and rest."

Liu Guangtian and his companion, unaware of anything amiss, got up and went back inside to rest.

Liu Haizhong couldn't wait to call Liu Guangqi.

However, she was stopped by her second aunt.

"We'll fight again tomorrow." (End of Chapter)