Courtyard House: Passing through the Silly Pillar, Activating the Blessed Cave Heaven

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"It depends on how much Aunt Jia plans to spend on this wedding banquet," He Yuzhu explained. "Different chefs have different fees; skilled chefs will naturally charge more."

For a typical wedding banquet, there's no need to hire an expensive chef; as long as their skills are decent, it's fine.

"Dongxu's father passed away early, and you know the family's financial situation isn't very good." Yi Zhonghai looked troubled. "We also need to buy a sewing machine for the new bride, which is a considerable expense. So the wedding banquet just needs to be decent; there's no need to be too extravagant."

"Uncle, now that you mention it, I understand," He Yuzhu said. "As you know, I haven't been an apprentice for long, and I don't know many chefs. I only know my master and his son, who is my senior apprentice brother."

Both of them are master chefs at Fengzeyuan Restaurant, and their skills are impeccable. However, they charge at least 20 yuan to organize a wedding banquet, and they are generally unwilling to take on ordinary small wedding banquets.

So I think it would be better for you to find other chefs nearby; the cost would be relatively lower.

He Yuzhu, looking troubled, explained the reasons to Yi Zhonghai and Jia Dongxu, hoping they could understand. Mutual understanding is essential for better relationships.

"I understand what you mean. I'll discuss it with Dongxu's mother when I get back," Yi Zhonghai said. "We won't disturb your practice any longer. We'll head back now."

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, He Yuzhu resumed his horse stance and continued his physical training. Only with good health can one face the future with a more positive and optimistic attitude.

As Yi Zhonghai and Jia Dongxu stepped into the Jia family's house, Jia Zhangshi eagerly greeted them, her face full of anticipation, and asked, "Dongxu, how did your talk with Zhuzi go? Did he agree to help arrange the wedding banquet?"

"Mom, Zhuzi didn't agree. He said he already has other plans for this weekend," Jia Dongxu said, shaking his head helplessly.

"What? He actually dared to refuse?" Upon hearing this, Madam Jia immediately raised her voice, her face showing dissatisfaction. "Your master personally went to his door to give him face, and he still doesn't appreciate it? Your master is a big shot in our courtyard. Asking him for help is a sign of respect."

"If it were anyone else, we might not even be willing to hire them, even if they were given the job for free!"

If He Yuzhu heard Jia Zhangshi's words, he would probably laugh in anger.

It turns out that Yi Zhonghai's so-called "help" was actually a genuine desire to get him to work for free. This kind of "respect" is truly something to be ashamed of.

"Dongxu's mother, how many times have I told you before, don't call Zhuzi 'Silly Zhu' in front of others. If he finds out, or if someone reports you to the neighborhood committee, you'll be in big trouble!" Yi Zhonghai said to Jia Zhangshi with a dark expression.

"Uncle, I'm at home, and there are no outsiders here, that's why I said that." Jia Zhangshi quickly put on a smiling face and explained carefully, "I wouldn't dare to call him that in front of Zhuzi even if I had ten lives."

"You're Dongxu's master, not an outsider, that's why I'm telling you the truth."

"Don't you understand the saying 'trouble comes from the mouth'?" Yi Zhonghai's expression softened slightly. "Sooner or later, you'll get into trouble because of that mouth of yours."