Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

Li Jiuzhou and his group carried the prepared gifts out of the courtyard gate, where they saw a military green jeep parked.

A crowd of people stood around, pointing and whispering. Sha Zhu lay there in front of the crowd, wanting to watch over his second uncle.

Neighbors can look, but you're not allowed to touch. The kids living here are very mischievous; they can easily sneak up there if you're not careful.

Seeing Li Jiuzhou and the others approaching, Sha Zhu quickly stepped forward:

"Second Uncle, Senior Brother."

Li Huaide patted Sha Zhu on the shoulder and laughed:

"Pillar, thank you for your help."

"Hey, it's nothing."

The car was driven by Li Huaide, and he didn't bring any bodyguards.

After everyone got into the car, Li Huaide stepped on the gas and drove off.

At this moment, Jia Dongxu stepped forward and asked:

"Zhu Zi, what official position does Jiuzhou's second uncle hold? He even has a car to ride in?"

Sha Zhu smugly said:

"It's definitely not a minor official position. I don't know exactly what, but it's definitely not low-ranking..."

Sha Zhu knew Li Huaide's military rank, but his senior brother had instructed him to keep his mouth shut, so he gave a vague answer when Jia Dongxu asked.

Of course, Sha Zhu could also say it to show off, but the consequence would be that he would get a beating from his senior brother and be ignored for ten days or half a month.

He's suffered a lot.

Previously, when he went with his senior brother to perform at a banquet for a wealthy family, someone asked him in the courtyard if he earned a lot from performing banquets with his senior brother.

Young and naive, Sha Zhu was asked a sensitive question and, in a moment of boastfulness, revealed everything.

As a result, after Li Jiuzhou beat He Daqing, the scene was absolutely horrific.

After this incident, he became even more sarcastic, but what he said became even less believable.

In the car, Shanhe and Jiaojiao touched and explored everything, their faces full of curiosity and excitement, asking Li Huaide all sorts of questions.

Li Jiuzhou wasn't particularly surprised and sat steadily in the passenger seat, looking straight ahead.

It took almost half an hour to reach our destination.

There were armed guards at the entrance. Several people stopped to check and search them, and even opened the tiger bone wine and took a sip.

Li Huaide was familiar with the guards, but rules are rules, and no one could break them. He obediently allowed them to inspect him.

The guard company commander took a sip of tiger bone wine and still looked like he wanted more.

She looked at Li Huaide with anticipation.

Li Huaide's face darkened.

"Don't fucking look at me like that, there's nothing..."

"Hehe, old squad leader, look how anxious you are. I didn't ask you to give it to me..." The guard company commander joked, then saluted and signaled for them to pass.

Li Huaide got into the car and continued driving, stopping in front of a three-story villa.

Immediately, someone came to greet them; they were soldiers, probably bodyguards for my second uncle's father-in-law.

"Hehe, Commander Li, the commander and his family have been waiting for quite some time."

"Thanks, Xiao Wu."

"Jiuzhou, Shanhe, and Jiaojiao, let's go, let's go in with Second Uncle."

Li Jiuzhou had already instructed his younger siblings not to look around when they entered someone else's house, even if they were curious.

The two little ones are very obedient and well-behaved.

At the entrance of the hall, Li Huaide's father-in-law and his family of five were already waiting.

Li Huaide was very excited to see that his old leader valued him so much, and he jogged forward to salute.

"Old boss, I've brought my nephew and niece."

The old leader had a kind face, as if he had been looking forward to Li Huaide and his group's arrival, and his face was always covered with a smile.

He waved his hand, feigning displeasure, and said:

"Huai De, I already said it's a family dinner today, don't scare the children."

"It's the leader!"

"Jiuzhou, quickly call for help..."

Under Li Huaide's introduction, the three brothers greeted each other one by one.

After entering the room, we drank tea and sat down properly.

Li Jiuzhou had never met a high-ranking official in either his past or present life, let alone his second uncle's father-in-law, who was the political commissar of a military region.

When ranks were awarded in 55, the minimum starting rank was major general.

Although Li Huaide addressed his father-in-law as "old leader," it didn't mean that the man was very old.

He's at most around 45, and has a very composed demeanor.

At that moment, he glanced at Li Jiuzhou unintentionally:

"Jiuzhou, right? Mr. Yu from Qinhang in Beiping, he's very famous!"

Li Jiuzhou straightened up, a sheepish smile appearing on his face:

"I really don't deserve the title of 'sir' in front of you..."

"Haha, don't be modest. There are 360 ​​professions, and every profession can produce an expert. I think you are the expert in your profession!"

"I ate the boiled cabbage in clear broth at last year's founding banquet; it was excellent. You deserve the title of 'Mr. Fish'!"

"thank you..."

Li Jiuzhou blushed upon hearing such praise, and then he said:

"How about I show off my cooking skills today?"

The old leader waved his hand and said:

"Today is not the right day. You've come here to discuss the marriage. As Huai De's relatives, as in-laws, how can I ask you to cook?"

Li Jiuzhou was deeply moved after hearing this.

Li Jiuzhou wasn't sure if his second uncle's wife was a good match, but he was certain that his father-in-law was.

Before arriving, Li Jiuzhou had already prepared a meal, even though it was against the rules, but what could he do when his family was considered inferior?

Even Li Huaide had such thoughts in his heart, but he didn't say them out loud, nor did he dare to.

Hearing his former leader say that, Li Huaide breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself:

"I knew it! That's not the kind of person the boss is."

Li Jiuzhou nodded heavily:

"Thank you for your patronage. I'll come over another day and cook a meal for you to try."

"Haha, that's great, I'll be waiting."

Shanhe and Jiaojiao were taken to play in the yard by their second uncle's two brothers-in-law.

When it was time to start the meal, Li Huaide took out the bottle of tiger bone wine.

The chef was also hired from outside, and Li Jiuzhou tasted the food; his cooking skills were so-so.

The leader's wife was very enthusiastic, frequently serving food to the three siblings.

Let me tell you about how the future second aunt gave each of the three siblings a red envelope as soon as they met before entering the house.

It's commonly known as a greeting gift; since the three of them are juniors, they can accept it.

My second aunt is not tall, but she looks dashing in her military uniform. Just by looking at her face, she doesn't seem like the person my second uncle described as having a bad temper.

Her smile is so gentle; she definitely has the face of someone who brings good fortune to her husband.

Li Jiuzhou wanted to ask his second uncle, "Are you fucking complaining now?"

Are you sure this isn't some pretentious Versailles show-off?

Li Jiuzhou was certain that his second uncle had been faking it all along; he was just embarrassed about being a kept man, so he made up an excuse.

Damn, Li Jiuzhou was a little envious of his second uncle; this was the right way to approach the script.

After the meal, the old leader personally made the decision that the wedding would be held next week, and it should be kept simple, with just three or five tables at home.

Li Huaide had no objections. Since there were no elders in the Li family, his father-in-law's decision was the final say.

So here's the problem: where will the couple live after they get married?

Li Huaide said that staying in the military camp was fine too.

In the end, it was his father-in-law who made the decision: he could stay at home, since there was plenty of room.

Uncle didn't dare say anything more and could only agree.

Li Jiuzhou didn't even want to hear it; he had no interest in getting involved.

Whether my second uncle gets married or becomes a live-in son-in-law, his former boss's family also shares the surname Li.

No matter how you calculate it, it's not a loss. As long as Second Uncle is happy, Li Jiuzhou doesn't care.

Living at my father-in-law's house now is just a temporary measure; moving out is only a matter of time.