Chapter 663 Xu Damao wants to go on a blind date again 6
The night fell like a huge piece of black silk, slowly covering the entire courtyard. The lights in every household lit up one after another. In this quiet and peaceful atmosphere, the home of the third uncle Yan Bugui seemed particularly different. The house was brightly lit, like a shining pearl, emitting a warm and bright light.
When you walk into the house, you can see the small but lively dining table, which is already filled with all kinds of delicious dishes. The carefully prepared delicacies are like works of art, exuding tempting aromas, and the colors make people salivate.
There are bright red braised pork, each piece is square and shiny with oil, as if telling of its soft and delicious taste; the emerald green stir-fried vegetables are so tender that they seem to be able to squeeze out water, and they sparkle with a fresh luster under the light; and there are the golden and crispy fried fish, neatly arranged on the plate, emitting bursts of burnt aroma, which makes people's appetite increase just by looking at it.
The whole family sat around the cozy dining table, eating and chatting, with laughter echoing in every corner of the house. The atmosphere was extremely warm, as if all the worries were dispelled by the strong family affection, leaving only this happy and beautiful time.
Just when everyone was enjoying their meal and chatting animatedly, the topic unknowingly turned to the latest big news in the courtyard - Xu Damao's blind date.
Yan Jiecheng, as the eldest son of the family, is a promising man. In the past few months, he has devoted himself to cooking. After countless studies and practices, his cooking skills have improved day by day, and his cooking skills are considered to be among the best in the courtyard.
Because of this, his small restaurant in the state-owned enterprise is very prosperous, with customers coming in an endless stream every day. As the restaurant's business gets better and better, his wallet gradually gets fatter, and he exudes a sense of confidence, so he speaks with more confidence.
"Dad, have you heard? That kid Xu Damao is going on a blind date again. I wonder which girl will be so unlucky this time to be spotted by his picky eyes." Yan Jiecheng picked up a dish with chopsticks. His movements were very skillful. He picked up the braised pork and put it into his mouth steadily. He chewed it with relish and said with a smile. There was a bit of teasing on his face. His eyes were shining with curiosity and gossip, and it was obvious that he was very concerned about this matter.
Yan Jiefang, as the younger brother, is not to be outdone. He also has a good skill and is responsible for making dim sum in the restaurant. The dim sum he makes is like magic, each of them is exquisite and tastes great. Whether it is the soft and sweet bean paste cake, the crispy and delicious peach cake, or the snowflake cake that melts in the mouth, as long as it is placed on the counter in the store, it can always quickly attract the attention of customers and is deeply loved by everyone.
"Brother, what you said is right. Although Xu Damao is picky, his conditions are there. Maybe there is a girl who likes him. However, I think this matter is quite interesting. Our village hasn't been so lively for a long time." Yan Jiefang was chewing on a steamed bun. The bun was white and plump. He took a bite of it, revealing the soft inside. He spoke incoherently, his face full of gossip and his eyes sparkling with excitement, as if he couldn't wait to know how the story of this blind date would develop.
Yan Bugui, the third uncle, was so happy watching his two sons talking to each other. He slowly picked up the small wine glass in front of him and took a sip of the wine. The wine slid down his throat, bringing a warm feeling, making him squint his eyes comfortably. Then, he slowly said: "You two boys, now that your cooking skills are good and you make money, your words have weight in the family. However, back to the matter of Xu Damao, his blind date is his own business, we should not worry about it. Our family still needs to pay more attention to our own lives. Although your restaurant business is good, you can't be proud, you have to keep working hard."
His voice revealed the calmness and wisdom of an elder. He looked at his two sons lovingly, his eyes full of expectations for them. He hoped that they could be down-to-earth and live a better and better life.
Yan Jiecheng nodded slightly, the corners of his mouth slightly raised with a playful smile on his face. That smile revealed a mixture of curiosity and teasing, as if this matter was endlessly interesting and worth discussing.
Then, he started to talk about Xu Damao with great interest: "Dad, you know what, this time Xu Damao's blind date is not ordinary, it's Lou Bancheng's daughter. You know Lou Bancheng, right? He was a well-known capitalist in the past. His family had mountains of gold and silver, and he had everything he wanted. He was rich as hell. Back then, in their mansion, there were all kinds of gold, silver, treasures, and rare and exotic toys, so many that they couldn't be counted. Whenever they went out, they were always surrounded by people, and it was very impressive. Xu Damao, this kid, has a very high vision. He picked and chose every day, and finally he chose the daughter of a capitalist. I don't know what he was thinking."
When Yan Jiefang heard this, his eyes suddenly widened like two copper bells, full of surprise and disbelief. He almost dropped the half-eaten bun in his hand because he was too shocked. Fortunately, he reacted quickly and grabbed it tightly again. He hurriedly said, "Brother, are you serious? Xu Damao is going to marry the daughter of a capitalist? This is not a trivial matter. The people in our courtyard are always talking about him. If this gets out, it will cause a big uproar in our small town. Everyone will definitely be in an uproar. We will have a lot to talk about after dinner."
Yan Bugui was stunned when he heard this. His hand holding the wine glass paused in the air, then slowly put it down. His brows wrinkled involuntarily, and a serious expression appeared on his face. He looked at his two sons and said solemnly, "You two boys, don't spread this matter. Although Lou Bancheng is a capitalist, that is a thing of the past. What era is it now? He is a decent family and lives an honest life. We can't discuss his affairs casually. Besides, Xu Damao and the girl from the Lou family are dating, which is their business. What does it have to do with us? Let's not get involved to avoid unnecessary trouble."
After hearing what his father said, Yan Jiecheng still had that smile on his face. He smiled and said, "Dad, you are right. We shouldn't spread rumors. However, this matter is indeed very interesting. Think about it, Xu Damao is just an ordinary person like us. He just hangs around in this courtyard on weekdays. There is nothing special about him. But now he can climb up the high branch of the Lou family. This luck is too good. I don't know where his blessing comes from. Maybe there are many stories here. It really makes people curious."
Listening to his brother Yan Jiecheng's words, Yan Jiefang's gossipy fire burned even more fiercely, and he also joined in the fun and said, "Brother, if Xu Damao really marries a girl from the Lou family, he will be able to walk sideways in our village in the future. Look at the Lou family, they are very wealthy, and they used to be a well-known capitalist. Although the times are different now, a lean camel is bigger than a horse, and the family must still have a lot of savings and property. If Xu Damao becomes the son-in-law of the Lou family, he will definitely benefit from it, eat delicious food and drink spicy drinks every day, and he will probably be so arrogant when he goes out. By then, maybe he will have to walk in the courtyard with a step that doesn't recognize his relatives, and he will think that everyone is inferior to him. That kind of majesty is incredible to think about."
When Yan Bugui heard what Yan Jiefang said, his face suddenly darkened, and he frowned slightly. With a serious look in his eyes, he glared at Yan Jiefang and said, "How can you talk like that, kid? Xu Damao has achieved what he has today through his own efforts. He works very hard on the projection job on weekdays. Although he is a bit calculating, he has also put a lot of effort into his work. Don't always think about other people's benefits. You have to think positively, see the good side of others, and respect the results of others' efforts. It's the same with our family. Although the restaurant business is good now, it's also because of the hard work of the two of you to run it and hone your cooking skills bit by bit, which has accumulated these good reputations and attracted so many customers. But even so, you can't be proud and complacent. Remember, there are people better than you, and there are many people who are better than us. If you get cocky as soon as you achieve a little success, your future will be difficult. Maybe one day this business that you have worked so hard to run will go downhill."
Seeing this, Yan Jiecheng nodded hurriedly and said sincerely, "Dad, you are right. We really have to be down-to-earth and make a living by relying on our own cooking skills. As for cooking skills, we have to keep studying and polishing them, so that we can always make dishes and snacks that satisfy our customers. Only in this way can our restaurant be open for a long time and our business can become more and more prosperous. However, let's just listen to Xu Damao's matter as a joke. After all, it is someone else's family affair, and we shouldn't interfere too much, let alone take it to heart. After listening, we have to have fun and do what we have to do. We can't let this matter delay our own business."
The family continued to chat lively, one after another, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. The topic first slowly shifted from Xu Damao's blind date to their own restaurant business. Yan Jiecheng was very excited and talked about how several new customers had come to the restaurant recently, and they praised the signature dishes of the restaurant. He also said that he was going to launch a few new dishes based on the feedback of customers. Yan Jiefang also echoed on the side, saying that he planned to develop several new dim sum to enrich the variety of dim sum in the store and attract more repeat customers. Then, the topic naturally turned to other interesting things in the courtyard, such as the jokes made by the naughty children next door, and the interesting episodes that happened when the old people in the courtyard got together to play chess. Everyone talked about it with relish, and burst into laughter from time to time.
On this warm night, in the small house of Yan Bugui's family, the dining table is not only filled with delicious food, but also filled with laughter and visions for the future. The family sits here, as if all the troubles have been thrown away, leaving only the happiness and warmth in the room, making people feel extremely comfortable, as if time is willing to stay at this moment, so that this beauty can last longer.
On the other side of the courtyard, the second uncle Liu Haizhong's home was also bustling. The lights in the house were dim and warm, and Liu Haizhong's family sat around an old wooden table. On the table were several simple but authentic home-cooked dishes, steaming hot, exuding the taste of home.
Liu Haizhong narrowed his eyes, took a sip of the tea in his hand, and spoke slowly: "Have you heard? Xu Damao is going on a blind date again, and this time the target is not simple, it is Lou Bancheng's daughter."
Liu Guangqi, the eldest son of Liu Haizhong, an honest young man, looked up when he heard the words, with a hint of surprise in his eyes: "Dad, is it true? How did Xu Damao get married to the Lou family? The Lou family used to be a big capitalist. How can ordinary people like us dare to marry into such a high position?"
The youngest son, Liu Guangfu, was very excited. He was young and full of energy, and was always curious about such things. "Brother, you don't understand. Xu Damao must have his ability, otherwise how could the Lou family like him? I heard that the Lou family's daughter is very beautiful. Xu Damao is lucky this time."
Liu Haizhong patted the table lightly, signaling his two sons to be quiet: "You two, stop thinking about it. Xu Damao's affairs have nothing to do with us, we just need to live our own lives. Guangqi, you should work hard in the factory and stop thinking about these things. Guangfu, you too, read more books and have a promising future. Don't be like Xu Damao, who just messes around all day long."
Liu Guangqi smiled naively and nodded: "Dad, don't worry, I know what to do. I'm just curious whether Xu Damao can succeed this time."
Liu Guangfu curled his lips and said, "Brother, why are you so curious? Whether she succeeds or not is none of our business. I want to know, if Xu Damao really marries the girl from the Lou family, won't he be so arrogant in the courtyard in the future?"
Liu Haizhong glared at Liu Guangfu and said, "How can you talk like that, kid? Xu Damao is also a member of Siheyuan. If he is well, our Siheyuan will also be honored. Besides, marriage is a big deal, it's not a joke, we can't discuss it casually."