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Chapter 942 Buying a House and Settling Down
The next morning, Suning saw He Yongqiang dressed up in a new outfit. At this time, Sha Qiang was still looking forward to his blind date.

"Suning, after breakfast I will take Yongqiang out, you stay in our tavern to look after the store." Old man He, who was eating breakfast at this time, looked at Suning and explained.

"Okay! Master, there is something I want to discuss with you." Thinking of what he had been thinking about all night last night, Su Ning felt it necessary to talk to Old Man He in advance.

"You said."

"Master, I noticed the shop next door has been empty for a long time. Later I found out it was a public house owned by the street, so I want to scrape together some money to buy it and open a small restaurant."

"Humph! Do you have money?"

"Master, I want to borrow some from Mr. Chen from the silk shop. With my skills, I can definitely make a prosperous business."

"Suning, have you really thought it through?" When Old Man He heard that Suning had already thought of borrowing money, he realized that he could no longer stop it.

"Master, I plan to sell breakfast and lunch next door, and will continue to come to our tavern to help in the evening." Su Ning naturally knew what Old Man He was most worried about, so he looked at Old Man He and made his promise.

"Hey! Actually, the house next door also belonged to our He family, but it was confiscated by the street office a few years ago, leaving only this property left by our ancestors."

"Master, if I really reach an agreement with the street office, it would be like I'm reclaiming your property in disguise."

"Okay! I'll lend you the money to buy the house, but you have to promise to pay it back within a year."

"Thank you, master."

"Well, I'll take He Yongqiang to Dashilan for a blind date this morning. After we come back, I'll take you to the neighborhood office."

"Okay, Master."

At this time, He Yongqiang's mind was full of thoughts about the blind date he was about to meet, and he didn't care much about what Su Ning and Old Man He were discussing.

Besides, he really hated doing business from the bottom of his heart and was fed up with being ordered around by the tavern's customers every day.

In fact, Old Man He also knew that it was impossible to force Suning to stay in the tavern forever, and helping Suning acquire the vacant property next door would be the most advantageous solution for him.

As the father and son were walking towards Dashilar, Sha Qiang suddenly looked at Old Man He with confusion, "Dad, why are you so nice to this Suning?"

"Hey! Aqiang, this Suning is a skilled worker. If you don't help him take over the shop next door, the street office will soon arrange for him to move somewhere else." Old man He has been doing business in Daqianmen in the old city for so many years, and naturally he has his own set of survival rules and cleverness.

"But if we really lend him so much money, what if he refuses to pay us back in the future?" At this time, Sha Qiang immediately expressed his biggest worry.

"Silly boy, sign the loan agreement in advance! Besides, he's unfamiliar with the city and will have to rely on our He family from now on."

"..."

At this time, He Yongqiang was naturally in a confused state, not quite understanding what was going on, otherwise he would not have done the stupid things he did later.

……

Soon, Old Man He and He Yongqiang arrived at Dazhalan. Before long, they saw the matchmaker coming with a girl.

When He Yongqiang saw the girl in front of him, his eyes almost fell out, because he felt that this was the wife he had always dreamed of.

But Old Man He's face changed drastically, because this girl was not Xu Huizhen at all.

"Aunt Ren, what is going on here?" Old Man He looked at the matchmaker in front of him and questioned her in a bad tone.

"Huizhi, Yongqiang, go and talk over there first." At this time, the matchmaker did not respond to Old Man He immediately. Instead, she sent He Yongqiang and the girl aside.

"Thank you, Aunt Ren."

After He Yongqiang and the girl shyly and excitedly walked aside, the matchmaker, Aunt Ren, and Old Man He walked over and whispered, "Old He, Xu Huizhen was injured in the wine cellar yesterday and refused to come for the blind date today, so we asked her cousin to come over temporarily."

"Then...then what happens next?"

After understanding the whole story, Old Man He was dumbfounded. The main reason why he chose Xu Huizhen was because the Xu family was a wine-making family.

As soon as he saw that the girl in front of him, who looked pretty, was actually a country girl, the arrogant old man He naturally did not want to marry such a country girl.

"Why not just find an excuse and say that Xu Huizhi has been betrothed to someone else and then have Xu Huizhen marry him?"

"Okay! This is the only way now."

He Yongqiang and Xu Huizhi's blind date was undoubtedly very successful. It can be said that the man was in love and the woman was willing to be together.

Soon, He Yongqiang reluctantly parted with Xu Huizhi and the others, and was still in an excited state when he returned to the tavern.

"Yongqiang, it seems that you are very satisfied with the girl?" Because he understood the development of the situation, he naturally tried to suppress his smile and looked at Sha Qiang in front of him.

"That's right! Huizhi looks like a fairy. I will marry her in this life." Seeing Su Ning, who is of the same age as him, Sha Qiang immediately explained with excitement.

"Huizhi?" Su Ning's heart moved and he was certain of the next plot.

"Hmph! Suning, I'll take you to the street office now." Old man He, who had gone to the room to get the money, heard what He Yongqiang said, and immediately snorted coldly in disapproval.

"Okay, Master."

Then Suning also took out his own letter of introduction and family tree and family precepts and other identity documents. These were naturally all legal information provided to Suning by the system, and they could definitely withstand detailed investigation in this era.

Immediately afterwards, Suning followed Old Man He to the street office and explained the specific situation to the staff.

At this time, Suning was naturally a glorious class with nothing, and it also complied with various policies and laws and regulations.

In addition, the settlement policy in this era was very relaxed, and the street office quickly helped Suning to complete all the procedures. Then Old Man He also paid 5.8 million yuan for Suning.

Suning witnessed the high efficiency of the street office with his own eyes and was shocked by this amazing operation.

"Suning, I heard that you bought the shop next to the tavern?" At this time, the neighborhood committee aunt who came to the street office to do business came to Suning and asked.

"Director's wife, it was my master who lent me money to buy it." Suning immediately brought out Old Man He to take the blame. After all, the source of funds was the most important issue.

"Well, I heard that you are a good cook. Are you planning to open a small restaurant?" The neighborhood committee director looked at Old Man He beside him, then looked at Su Ning again and asked.

"Yes! Aunt Director, I plan to sell breakfast and lunch at the small restaurant next to the tavern. In the evening, I will still return to my master's tavern to help out."

"Very good! You can be considered to have settled down in the city."

"Auntie, remember to come to our restaurant for breakfast next time!"

"Haha, great! I'll definitely come and support you later."

In fact, anyone with a discerning eye would think that this was Old Man He buying back his own house in disguise. After all, the property next to the tavern was confiscated according to the law.

But the neighborhood committee lady wasn't going to say anything, after all, the house nominally belonged to Suning. ...

Suning got the key from the street office and opened the store. He immediately couldn't help feeling surprised and excited, realizing that he hadn't been so excited for a long time.

Happy Suning immediately started cleaning the small restaurant, and then Old Man He handed a freshly written IOU to Suning for signature.

"Suning, I will lend you a total of 7 million this time, and the remaining 1.2 million will be used as your starting capital." At the same time, Old Man He also handed over 1.2 million, which shows that Old Man He has thought of everything.

"Thank you, Master." At this moment, Suning couldn't help but be deeply moved and took the money and signed.

"Suning, do a good job! The master has almost emptied his family's savings this time."

"Master, don't worry! I will definitely pay it back within a year."

"Well, from now on you only need to go to the tavern to cook at night, and Yongqiang will be responsible for the shopping during the day."

"it is good."

In fact, Suning can provide the funds for opening stores on its own, but the source of some funds is difficult to explain.

You know, Suning doesn't want to be caught as a dog spy, he just wants to enjoy his life in peace and stability.

Therefore, it is necessary for Suning to borrow some start-up capital from others first, which perfectly explains all the problems.

In fact, He Yongqiang is a very lazy guy. Although he gets along very well with Suning, he still did not come to help Suning clean up the restaurant.

The tables, chairs and benches in the small restaurant were all ready. After Suning cleaned it inside and out, and prepared some pots, pans, steamers, etc., he was able to start the official opening.

……

At this time, Boss Chen also came to the neighborhood committee of Daqianmen and found the director of the neighborhood committee.

"Director, can I ask you about someone?" Boss Chen asked directly to the neighborhood committee director in front of him.

"Oh? Who is it?" The neighborhood committee director was somewhat confused.

"It's Suning from the tavern."

"Suning? Why are you asking about him?"

"Director, I saw this young man in the tavern yesterday. I thought his cooking skills were very good, and he was tall and handsome. So I wanted to find out more about him and ask if he's willing to marry into our Chen family."

"Marry into the wife's family? Your Chen Xueru?"

"Yes! My health is getting worse day by day, so I want to arrange Xueru's marriage as soon as possible. I think this young man named Suning is quite suitable."

"Boss Chen, Suning hasn't been in Sijiu City long. When I first met him, he brought a letter of introduction from his hometown and a family tree. I heard there aren't many people left at home."

"Director, would you mind helping Xueru to get together?"

"Boss Chen, Suning is very busy right now. Why don't we wait until he's done with his work before we talk?"

"Busy? What could he be busy with?"

"Boss Chen, this morning Old Man He lent Suning 5.8 million yuan to help him buy the shop next to the tavern and open a small restaurant. He plans to sell breakfast and lunch there, and he will continue to help out at the tavern in the evenings."

"What? When did Old Man He become so generous?"

"Haha, Boss Chen, you've already seen that Suning is capable. Isn't Old Man He even more clear about it than you?"

"Too!"

……

When the tavern was open in the evening, Suning went directly to the tavern next door to work, and many neighbors on the street knew the news about Suning.

"Suning, I heard that your master helped you take over the small restaurant next door?"

"Yes! We'll start selling breakfast and lunch the day after tomorrow morning."

"So soon! I'll definitely help you out later."

"Master Niu, thank you very much. I will definitely let you have the most authentic breakfast."

"Suning, you are such a good young man, why are you so desperate to become a small business owner?" At this time, Fan Jinyou on the side began to show off in front of Suning.

"Cadre Fan, as long as you can support yourself, there's nothing shameful about it."

"Suning, that's why I say you're still young and naive. With your excellent cooking skills, if you take part in a culinary competition and then have the neighborhood office arrange for you to work in a big restaurant, you'll be considered a glorious member of the working class, right?"

"Thanks for the reminder, Officer Fan! My job is so tight right now, so I won't bother the neighborhood office any more."

"Hey! It seems that Xiao Su is still very conscious." Then the people's teacher Xu Hesheng next to him also echoed.

Soon this small tavern in Daqianmen became more and more lively. Although Old Man He had been selling watered-down wine since 1937, the old Beijingers just loved this kind of pastime.

Boss Chen brought Chen Xueru into the tavern again, then looked at Old Man He at the counter and said, "Old Man He, give us two taels of Niulanshan, a plate of pickles, and a plate of stir-fried kidney slices today."

"okay!"

Ever since Chen Xueru followed her father into the tavern, her eyes have been fixed on the back door of the tavern, and she unconsciously wanted to see Suning.

"Boss Chen, I heard that your daughter is dating the son of the Hou family?" At this time, the gossipy Niu Ye nearby took a sip of wine and looked at Boss Chen and asked.

"That's not true! Xueru is still young."

"Not anymore! Your daughter Xueru is so beautiful, you'd better marry her off quickly."

"Haha, what Master Niu said is true."

At this moment, Fan Jinyou on the side suddenly had an idea. He was naturally envious of the beautiful and wealthy Chen Xueru. He quickly picked up the wine glass in his hand and came to Boss Chen and Chen Xueru.

"Boss Chen, Miss Chen, I'm Fan Jinyou, a cadre from our neighborhood office. I'd like to offer a toast to both of you today."

"Thank you."

At this time, many customers in the tavern naturally saw Fan Jinyou's little thoughts, but no one was willing to point it out and just smiled.

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(End of this chapter)