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After finishing their meal, Liu Guangtian and his group didn't leave. They remained in the private room, waiting for Xu Damao.

In particular, Tang Yanling and her two best friends wanted to meet Li Huaide after hearing about his legendary deeds.

I only have a good sense of humor and I'm not too keen on meeting Li Huaide.

"Uncle Xu told us to leave after we finish eating, so let's just do as he says."

Chai Ning said with dissatisfaction, "Bang Geng, don't you know any manners?"

Uncle Xu tells us to leave, so should we just leave?
Why don't you worry about Uncle Xu's health?

If he drinks too much with Director Li, we can still take him home.

Tang Yanling vaguely guessed what Bang Geng was thinking, but she didn't care.

The shameful thing was done by Qin Huairu, and had nothing to do with her.

She left her child behind and followed them out, her purpose being to find opportunities to make money.

Now that the opportunity is right in front of her, how could she bear to give it up?

"Banggeng, don't sit here anymore. Go find Aunt Liu and ask her to cook a dish for Grandma to take back."

It'll save him from constantly berating us at home as ungrateful wretches, saying we're eating and drinking well outside without ever inviting him.

Cui Xin and Chai Ning covered their mouths and chuckled.

Bang Geng blushed, stood up, and went out to find Liu Lan.

Since Xu Damao started eating out, the Jia family has been unable to take advantage of him anymore.

As time went on, Jia Zhangshi's craving for food returned.

She didn't dare to cause trouble for Xu Damao, so she could only stay at home and sarcastically curse him as an ingrate.

Bang Geng perfectly inherited Jia Dongxu's cowardly nature, lacking the courage to stop Jia Zhangshi.

Tang Yanling argued with Jia Zhangshi several times, but she didn't gain any advantage.

There was nothing Qin Huairu could do; though she didn't say anything, her actions clearly showed her support for Jia Zhangshi.

In addition, there's Yi Zhonghai, an elder who claims to be the worst person in the world, pointing fingers at her.

Tang Yanling had no choice but to compromise, and every time she went out to eat, she would think of bringing some leftovers back for the Jia family.

They heard Xu Damao's voice and went out of the house.

"Uncle Xu."

Liu Guangtian recognized Li Huaide and quickly went over to him, saying, "Director Li."

Li Huaide didn't remember Liu Guangtian and asked, "Who are you?"

Liu Guangtian explained, "I am Liu Haizhong's son."

Li Huaide then remembered.

Liu Haizhong was the dumbest idiot under his command.

He had no grudge against He Yuzhu, but he insisted on offending him and ended up losing his official position.

"You're Liu Haizhong's son. I remember now, you lived in the same courtyard as Xu Damao, right?"

“Yes.” Liu Guangtian nodded. “I live across the street from Brother Da Mao. I’m working for Brother Da Mao now.”

Li Huaide then looked at the others: "Are these all your neighbors?"

Xu Damao then introduced everything to Li Huaide.

After hearing about Bang Geng and Tang Yanling's background, Li Huaide took a few extra glances at them.

He had a deep memory of the name Qin Huairu.

"You are Qin Huairu's son."

Bang Geng's face darkened, and he ignored Li Huaide.

Tang Yanling stepped forward: "Director Li, you still remember my mother-in-law?"

"I remember, of course I remember," Li Huaide laughed heartily.

As the group went downstairs together, Li Huaide quietly pulled Xu Damao aside and said, "I remember that Zhu Zi and Qin Huairu have never spoken to each other. How come you're hanging out with her son?"

Xu Damao said, "Adults' grudges are adults' business, and children shouldn't be involved."

Li Huaide agreed.

They are not He Yuzhu, and cannot understand He Yuzhu's dislike and resentment towards Qin Huairu and Yi Zhonghai.

Liu Lan appeared at the restaurant entrance.

"Director Li, how was it? Were you satisfied with the meal?"

Li Huaide smiled and said, "I'm satisfied, but why are all the dishes made by Duan Zicong?"

"What about Zhu Zi's other apprentice, Ma Hua?" "He's in Shanghai. He also has a restaurant there," Liu Lan explained.

Li Huaide nodded: "So that's how it is. I remember Ma Hua was extremely loyal to Zhu Zi. If Zhu Zi opened a restaurant, he would definitely follow him."

Liu Lan said, "Of course we have to follow along, right? When He Yuzhu said he wanted to open a restaurant, Ma Hua was the first to stand up when asked."

I'm happy as long as you're satisfied today.

I'll tell He Yuzhu when he gets back.

Li Huaide left satisfied, still holding the remaining half-bottle of wine in his hand.

Xu Damao and the others also returned to the courtyard house together.

When Yan Bugui saw the group return, he also saw the six lunchboxes in Bang Geng's hand.

His old habit kicked in again: "The aroma on you smells like Sichuan cuisine."
You went to Chaoyang Hotel for dinner, right?

Everyone had already seen Yan Bugui's nose, so there was no point in arguing with him.

But no one paid him any attention. Banggeng carried his lunchbox and went into the Intermediate People's Court.

Yan Bugui snorted: "If you won't let me eat, I won't find a way."

He went directly to Yi Zhonghai and told him about Bang Geng bringing a lunchbox.

Yi Zhonghai was fully aware of his purpose but did not expose him.

The two of them are now in the same boat; neither of them can escape.

Yan Bugui wanted to take advantage of the situation, and Yi Zhonghai also hoped to put pressure on the Jia family through Yan Bugui.

Without Yan Bugui, Qin Huairu might not have necessarily sent him such good dishes.

The two chatted idly inside the house. Jia Zhangshi watched Qin Huairu serving vegetables to Yi Zhonghai and asked about the stalks.

Did you run into Sha Zhu today?

"No." Bang Geng's answer was concise and clear, without saying a single extra word.

Tang Yanling spoke up, "Grandma, we didn't see Uncle He today, but we did see Director Li from the steel rolling mill."

Qin Huai paused in her hand as she picked vegetables, then continued picking vegetables for Yi Zhonghai as if nothing had happened.

Jia Zhangshi was stunned for a moment before remembering Li Huaide: "You're talking about him."

Didn't he leave? When did he come back?

Tang Yanling kept her eyes on Qin Huairu, and seeing Qin Huairu's expression, she immediately knew that her guess was correct.

"Can't he come back after leaving? I heard he's doing foreign trade now and earns tens of millions a year."

At the same time, a look of greed appeared in the eyes of Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu.

The nature of two widows will not change.

"What kind of business does he run that makes so much money?"

"They say they do everything, like color TVs, washing machines, refrigerators, computers, etc. They're in the foreign trade business. They import whatever makes money."

To put it another way, Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi may not have a proper understanding.

When it comes to home appliances, the two are quite familiar with them.

"Wow, he makes so much money!" Jia Zhangshi said enviously. "His business is much better than Sha Zhu's."

Qin Huairu said, "Mom, Li Huaide is a scoundrel. You can't believe what he says."

Although she said she couldn't believe it, Qin Huairu actually did. The evidence was Li Huaide's past performance at the steel rolling mill.

Tang Yanling said, "I don't think he's lying. He's with a woman in her thirties."

Her clothes were similar to those of Aunt Chen and Aunt Bi.

Qin Huairu believed it even more now, and felt even more regretful.

She just couldn't understand why none of the people she was close to were rich.

Those who didn't get along with her are all doing better than the rest of them.

With something on his mind, Qin Huairu didn't pay attention when picking vegetables and gave all the good ones to Yi Zhonghai.

Madam Jia said with dissatisfaction, "Are you blind? Why are you feeding that old man who has no descendants so well?"

He eats and drinks for free at our house, and he even drags that stingy old man Yan Bugui along.

Do you think we're rich landlords?

Qin Huairu snapped out of her daze and, seeing the dishes she had prepared for Yi Zhonghai, quickly brought them back.

She wouldn't let Yi Zhonghai eat too well. (End of Chapter)