Siheyuan: The romantic and suave Xu Damao

"I heard about you from Longmei, Brother Damao. I want to thank you on behalf of Longmei. She had no relatives in the village at that time, and it was you who took her in, and the rent you charged was only half of what other people paid. Brother Damao, Longmei and I will toast you later!" Zhao Gang said enthusiastically.

After hearing what Zhao Gang said, Xu Damao felt a little uncomfortable. He looked at the intimacy between Zhao Gang and Qian Longmei, and couldn't help feeling a little sad.

But he quickly adjusted his mood and responded with a smile: "Brother Zhao, you are too polite. It's not easy for Sister Long either. Any help is appreciated."

"This Zhao Gang calls her Longmei Longmei in a very affectionate way. She looks okay. Oh, why am I being jealous? I should congratulate Sister Qian for finding someone to rely on. I should be happy for her."

Xu Damao muttered to himself, with an indifferent expression on his face.

Cuinong, who was sitting nearby, couldn't help but giggle when she saw Xu Damao's reaction. Seeing this, Qian Longmei reached out and gently patted Cuinong's little butt, signaling her not to laugh.

Then, Zhao began to introduce himself to Xu Damao: "Brother Zhao, how long have you been working at Quanjude?" Xu Damao asked curiously.

"About ten years ago, right? Well, the Japanese had just surrendered and the capital was relatively peaceful. My parents sent me to be an apprentice to a master in Quanjude." Zhao Gang answered lightly.

After hearing this, Xu Damao admired Zhao Gang's experience. He didn't expect that Zhao Gang had worked in Quanjude for so many years at such a young age.

"Ten years, that's amazing. You can be called a master. The roast duck and other dishes in Quanjude must be very good, right?" Xu Damao looked at Zhao Gang and asked.

"It's okay, but Quanjude mainly sells roast duck, and this dish is always indispensable when customers come. It's hard to say about other dishes, but roast duck is definitely good enough, hehe!" Zhao Gang smiled proudly, his tone full of confidence in his work field.

"I brought one here today. I'll slice it later. Brother Damao, please try my cooking skills."

"I must try it. I haven't been to Quanjude many times. After all, the dishes there are a bit expensive. I'm actually a worker in a factory, but I don't have that much money to spend at Quanjude." Xu Damao said jokingly.

"It's okay, brother. If you want to eat it, I'll bring it to you!" Zhao Gang waved his hand and said proudly.

"Brother Zhao, I've remembered what you said. Don't come empty-handed when the time comes, haha." Xu Damao said with a smile.

"Haha, no problem."

"Sister Qian, congratulations! You have really good taste in finding a great chef like Brother Zhao. You will have a great meal in the future!" Xu Damao turned to Qian Longmei, who was feeling a little uneasy, and said jokingly, and bowed at the same time.

Qian Longmei blushed at what Xu Damao said. She glanced at him in a reproachful manner and said coquettishly, "Brother Damao always makes fun of me. I am just a cook, not a chef!"

After saying that, he lowered his head and turned to leave the kitchen.

Seeing this, Xu Damao quickly stopped her and said with a smile, "Hey, Sister Qian, don't be so modest. Brother Zhao's cooking skills are absolutely amazing."

"But Sister Qian, you're not bad either. You're pretty and capable. Hehe, it's a blessing for Brother Zhao to find a wife like you!"

Hearing Xu Damao's words, Qian Longmei's face flushed, "Brother Damao, you are too kind. How can I compare to a chef like him!"

At this time, Zhao Gang, who had been standing aside, couldn't help laughing and said to Xu Damao, "Da Mao, stop praising Ling Longmei. She is almost embarrassed."

Xu Damao laughed, and then said to Zhao Gang: "Brother Zhao, I am telling the truth! Hehe"

Zhao Gang was very happy after hearing what Xu Damao said. He smiled and said, "Okay, stop praising me!"

Xu Damao smiled and nodded, then pulled Cuinong to sit at the dining table, while Qian Longmei turned around and continued to work nearby.

"Cuinong, open the delicious food that your sister Qian invited the chef to bring."

Xu Damao pointed at the paper bag on the table and instructed Cuinong.

Qian Longmei looked at Xu Damao teasing her, her face turned red, and she turned around and went out to get a kettle...

"Long Mei is usually carefree, why is she so shy today? Is it because there are so many people here?"

Zhao Gang, who noticed Qian Longmei's expression, thought to himself with some confusion.

"Cuinong, will your sister Cuilan come back tonight?"

As Xu Damao was talking, he turned around and looked at Cuinong behind him. At this moment, she was squatting on the ground, carefully putting the coal briquettes in her hand into the stove. When she heard Xu Damao's question, she raised her head with a hint of doubt on her face.

"Ah, my sister may not come back today. Originally, the family wanted my sister to live with them so that it would be convenient for her to take care of the elderly at home. But my sister was afraid that I would be lonely and scared, so she came back every day. It's snowing so heavily today, I guess she won't come back."

Cuinong's voice was clear and melodious, like a yellow oriole singing in a valley. She pouted her lips and blinked her big, lively eyes, looking like a cute little rabbit. Xu Damao looked at her and couldn't help but feel a surge of love in his heart.

"Well, it's better not to come back. It's snowing so hard, and it would hurt a lot if you slip and fall. I almost slipped on the road before."

Cuinong listened to what Xu Damao said and nodded slightly to show her agreement. She knew that Xu Damao was right. The road was slippery on snowy days and it was easy to fall and get injured. However, when she saw Xu Damao winking at her, her cheeks suddenly flushed.

Xu Damao's eyes were full of tenderness, as if he was telling Cuinong: "If your sister doesn't come back, I will come to accompany you at night..."

Cuinong immediately understood what Xu Damao meant. She turned her head away shyly, not daring to look at Xu Damao, and a blush appeared on her cheeks.

However, the corners of her mouth unconsciously curved up, forming a beautiful arc, as charming as a crescent moon.

"Sister Qian, I heard from Cuinong before that you are about to get engaged? When is it? I can go join in the fun and have a free meal." Xu Damao continued to tease with a grin.

"Hmph, the little girl just can't keep her mouth shut." Qian Longmei glared at Cuinong, who sticks out her tongue mischievously and turns her head away pretending not to see anything. She looks very cute.

"Brother Damao, Longmei and I are getting engaged next Wednesday, so you must come then!" Zhao Gang invited enthusiastically.