Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

The matter was quickly settled.

However, neither Yi Zhonghai nor the restaurant owners Yan Jiecheng and Banggeng could make the decision.

The one who truly has the authority is Jin Qihao.

Yi Zhonghai then had Bang Geng drive him to find Jin Qihao.

"We feel that relying solely on business operations will take too long to defeat Sha Zhu."

Why not hold a cooking competition?

If we beat them in the cooking competition, everyone who goes to Chaoyang Hotel will know that their restaurant's cooking is inferior to ours.

People who eat out aren't stupid; they won't turn down a good restaurant and go to that lousy one.

I estimate that Sha Zhu's restaurant won't be able to stay in business for more than a year.

To be honest, this is a really good idea.

Jin Qihao had to admit that Yi Zhonghai's idea was good.

"Who came up with this idea?"

“This was a decision we made together.” Yi Zhonghai didn’t give a direct answer, playing a trick on Jin Qihao.

This is the trick he and Qin Huairu are best at.

They lived in a courtyard house, and they always spoke in such a secretive manner, only saying things that were beneficial to themselves.

However, Jin Qihao was not a resident of the courtyard house and would not believe him.

“Brother Yi, Sha Zhu has a powerful background. To deal with him, we must work together and not hide anything from him.”

Yi Zhonghai felt somewhat embarrassed, but even more so, ashamed and annoyed, sensing that Jin Qihao did not trust him.

Not daring to fall out with Jin Qihao, he brought up Li Huaide instead.

Jin Qihao then realized that Li Huaide was hanging out with Yi Zhonghai.

"Didn't he swindle your money? Why are you still associating with him?"

After being persuaded by the people in the hospital, Yi Zhonghai's attitude towards Li Huaide improved a lot.

This prompted them to speak well of Li Huaide.

"He was also deceived by Sha Zhu and Xu Damao. The matter had already been investigated and clarified at the time."

It was Xu Damao who leaked the information to Shazhu, who then arranged for someone to find out the information and report it.

Li Huaide has returned this time to seek revenge on Sha Zhu and Xu Damao.

Jin Qihao remained skeptical: "Isn't Li Huaide on good terms with Shazhu?"

Is he going to turn against Sha Zhu?

Yi Zhonghai said dismissively, "What's so good about them? They're just fair-weather friends."

Li Huaide had been Sha Zhu's superior for many years and had always taken special care of him.

That idiot Zhu, so ungrateful, actually reported Li Huaide.

Li Huaide is a petty person who holds grudges and seeks revenge.

If he finds out the information, he'll definitely want revenge.

Jin Qihao still had some doubts: "That Li Huaide should know about Sha Zhu's background, right?"

Even if he finds out, would he still dare to seek revenge on Sha Zhu?

Yi Zhonghai chuckled: "You overestimate him. He wouldn't dare to actually seek revenge on Sha Zhu."

He just wanted to make Sha Zhu suffer a big setback.

He doesn't dare let Sha Zhu know yet, and he's been keeping it a secret from Sha Zhu all this time, not letting Sha Zhu know that he's going back to Beijing.

I'm telling you, this guy is untrustworthy.

He approached us because he wanted to use us against Sha Zhu.

After I get my revenge, I'll go and try to win over Sha Zhu.

He's a two-faced scoundrel.

If Yi Zhonghai continues to speak ill of Li Huaide, Jin Qihao's suspicions will not disappear.

Yi Zhonghai's wariness of Li Huaide and his deliberate slander of Li Huaide ironically made Jin Qihao somewhat believe Li Huaide.

"You mean, Li Huaide can be used?"

"It can be used, but we need to be wary of him," Yi Zhonghai said.

"Then how about this, you arrange to meet Li Huaide, and I'll go see him." Jin Qihao thought for a moment and decided that he needed to see him in person to put his mind at ease.

Yi Zhonghai then had Bang Geng contact Liu Guangtian and arrange a time with Li Huaide.

Upon receiving the news, Li Huaide smiled and said to You Fengxia, "Finally, there's been progress."

You Fengxia tied Li Huaide's tie: "I think Jin Qihao is much more troublesome than Yi Zhonghai. We need to be careful."

Li Huaide said confidently, "Don't worry. Dealing with people like them is my specialty."

Jin Qihao is just so-so.

If he were truly shrewd, he wouldn't have blindly listened to Yi Zhonghai and entrusted such a large enterprise to him. Let's go.

"We've received so many benefits from He Yuzhu, it's time for us to do our part."

You Fengxia accompanied Li Huaide to the restaurant, where they met Jin Qihao.

"You must be Mr. Jin."

Jin Qihao looked Li Huaide up and down: "Director Li, it's an honor to meet you."

Please have a seat.

Li Huaide led You Fengxia to sit down, ignoring Yi Zhonghai across from them.

"May I ask what business you have with me, Mr. Jin?"

Jin Qihao smiled and said, "It's nothing. Brother Yi told me that you gave them an idea to use a cooking competition as an excuse to go find Sha Zhu."

Li Huaide did not deny it, explaining, "I just came up with this while chatting with Liu Guangtian and a few others."

Why are you targeting Sha Zhu? As far as I know, you two are on good terms.

"Just because you were reported for smuggling?" Jin Qihao asked tentatively.

You Fengxia said, "Isn't that enough? He can crush Yi Zhonghai as easily as crushing an ant."

He had many ways to deal with Yi Zhonghai.

But he chose to use a method that would harm us.

He never considered us friends at all.

Li Huaide stopped You Fengxia: "If it's just a business matter, I don't care much."

Money is an external thing. You can't take it with you when you're born, and you can't take it with you when you die.

It's gone, but I can earn it back in no time.

The problem now is that his report has cut off my network of contacts.

All my old connections have been arrested.

Fengxia's uncle was also arrested.

If I don't do something, I won't be able to explain myself to those relationships.

No one will help me in the future.

It's not that I want to deal with him, it's that I have no choice but to deal with him.

Jin Qihao nodded, agreeing with Li Huaide's reasoning.

People like them, who have squandered their fortunes, can easily make a comeback.

The most difficult part is managing the network of contacts you have.

Their biggest loss is losing their network of connections.

Having confirmed Li Huaide's sincerity, Jin Qihao no longer concealed anything.

"Your idea for a cooking competition is excellent. I've heard you're an expert."

I just want to ask you, in your opinion, who is better, our restaurant's head chef or the head chef of Chaoyang Hotel?

This is what Li Huaide excels at.

Li Huaide gave a very professional review of the food at the two restaurants.

"I haven't eaten food from Chaoyang Restaurant for several years."

I don't know his current skill level.

However, I think as long as He Yuzhu doesn't get involved, your restaurant has a chance of winning.

Jin Qihao was somewhat impressed by Li Huaide's words.

Li Huaide is far more capable than Yi Zhonghai; he truly deserves to be a leader.

"Is Sha Zhu's cooking really that good?"

Li Huaide nodded: "He doesn't usually use his full strength when cooking."

"If he really puts his all into it, I think there's no one in the entire city of Beijing, no, in the entire world, who can compare to him."

Jin Qihao felt that Li Huaide was exaggerating, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

He really couldn't understand what was so good about He Yuzhu's cooking skills.

The deaf old lady schemed for over a decade to get to eat He Yuzhu's cooking, even risking her life in the process.

Even after all these years, Li Huaide still fondly remembers the dishes He Yuzhu made.

"It's a pity I didn't get the chance to taste the dishes that Sha Zhu made himself."

Yi Zhonghai said indignantly, "I just don't believe that Sha Zhu's cooking is that delicious."

Director Li, don't embolden others.

Li Huaide shook his head: "Yi Zhonghai, knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle."

If you always judge people like that, how can you understand your opponent's strength? (End of Chapter)