Siheyuan: The romantic and suave Xu Damao

Cuilan walked in with a basket of steaming white flour buns and a pile of bowls. After placing them on the table, she sat down next to Zhao Fangfang.

"Eat, Damao." Cuilan picked up a steaming white steamed bun and handed it to Xu Damao who had just returned from washing his hands.

Xu Damao took it and said with a smile: "Thank you, Sister Cuilan. But let's wait for Cuinong, she hasn't come yet."

"That girl is heating up the food. No need to wait for her, let's eat first." Cuilan replied with a smile.

Cuilan picked up a porcelain bowl and used a spoon to scoop out a bowl of chicken from the iron basin and brought it to Xu Damao.

"Cuinong! Cuinong! Ignore the dishes for now and come and eat first!" Xu Damao shouted loudly outside the main room door.

"I'll be there soon!" Cuinong's clear and pleasant voice came from outside.

Xu Damao picked up the spoon and carefully served a bowl of chicken to Zhao Fangfang and Cuilan. While doing this, he kept an eye on the movement at the door. Just then, Cuinong came in with two plates.

Xu Damao immediately stopped what he was doing, looked at her with a smile, and quickly served Cuinong a bowl as well.

"Here you go, Cuinong. You've worked hard cooking today. This bowl contains the most delicious chicken butt, specially reserved for you." Xu Damao gently pushed the bowl to Cuinong, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and said in a teasing tone.

When Cuinong heard this, her face flushed. She glanced at Xu Damao coquettishly, then said softly, "Okay, I know. Thank you, Brother Damao."

After saying that, she put the plate in her hand on the table, sat down and started to enjoy the food.

"These are pig's trotters and roast chicken. They have been heated up a little bit, and the pig's head is still steaming in the pot."

"Forget about the pig's head. I don't think we can finish all the food on the table. Let's save the pig's head for tomorrow."

"You can cook and eat these two baskets of eggs. Don't be frugal. I've also been doing egg business recently. There's no shortage of them. Eat them however you want."

Xu Damao picked up a piece of radish and put it in his mouth. He felt the sweetness of the radish filling his mouth, leaving him with an endless aftertaste.

"Got it! Brother Damao, eat more. We can't finish it, but we still have you."

Cuinong held the bowl and took a sip of chicken soup, saying with a smile.

"Sister Fang, you just need to live here. If you have any difficulties, just come to me. Cuinong, take good care of your sister Fang at home, and I will pay you a salary, hehe!"

Xu Damao looked at Cuinong and said jokingly.

"I don't want your salary, Brother Damao," Cuinong said proudly, "Anyway, I'm alone at home on weekdays and I don't dare to go out for too long. Sister Fang can just keep me company at home to relieve my boredom."

"Sister Cuinong, you should be the one to keep me company and entertain me."

"Besides, I have money on me, Damao, have you forgotten? You gave me a lot of money to buy the old things in my house!"

Zhao Fangfang interrupted with a smile.

"Oh, we two sisters are entertaining each other. Brother Damao, try this pig's trotter, it's delicious." Cuinong said, picking up a piece of pig's trotter and putting it in Xu Damao's bowl.

Xu Damao smiled and nodded, picked up his chopsticks and began to taste the food. The pig's trotters were stewed very soft and melted in the mouth, and the taste was extremely delicious.

"Well, it's delicious, really delicious. The food in this restaurant is really good. I'll buy more from them in the future." Xu Damao praised while eating.

"Brother Damao, as long as you like it, it's good." Cuinong smiled happily.

"By the way, Brother Damao, you just said that you are doing egg business recently? Aren't you a projectionist at the steel mill?" Sister Fang on the side asked curiously.

"Yes, there is a great demand for eggs in the market now, so I thought about doing this business. I think the monthly salary is too little, so I started an antique trading business. As for the egg business, I can do whatever makes money."

Xu Damao opened his mouth to explain that there was no other way but to cover up the lie.

"Then you must have made a lot of money, right?" Sister Fang continued to ask.

"It's okay, I made some money." Xu Damao said modestly.

"Brother Damao is really amazing. He has started a business at such a young age." Cuilan praised sincerely.

"Haha, thank you for the compliment. Actually, I'm just lucky."

Xu Damao scratched his head in embarrassment, and he couldn't continue making up stories...

After the meal, everyone had a great time. Xu Damao talked a lot with Cuinong and Fang Jie about life, work and the future.

The relationship between them became closer, which was something Xu Damao was happy to see.

Xu Damao was chatting with Cuinong and Zhao Fangfang with great interest, when suddenly, like a magic trick, he pulled out a bottle of liquor from behind him, which surprised everyone.

"Cui Lan, can you drink some?" Xu Damao showed an expectant look on his face. After opening the bottle cap, he turned to ask Cui Lan.

Cuilan smiled and replied, "Since Damao wants to drink, I will drink with you. Cuinong, fill up our glasses."

"Let me do it, no need to trouble Cuinong." Xu Damao quickly took over the conversation, picked up the wine bottle himself, poured himself a full bowl of wine, and then carefully poured a small half bowl for Cuilan.

At this time, Cuinong smiled and said, "Brother Damao, my sister can drink quite well! Just fill the glass!" She seemed to be enjoying the show.

However, Xu Damao shook his head and explained with a smile: "That won't work! I'm on vacation now and don't need to go to work tomorrow, but your sister's job is different. She will need to go to someone's home to take care of the elderly tomorrow, so she can't drink too much." After saying that, he put the cap on the bottle and looked at Cuinong with a smile.

Then, the two began to clink glasses, and before they knew it, the wine in the bowl was empty. They drank and talked and laughed, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

After the meal, Xu Damao pretended to be drunk and staggered as if he would fall at any time. His body swayed violently and he seemed unable to keep his balance.

Cuinong and Cuilan saw this and hurried forward to help him and sent him to Zhao Fangfang's room. After entering the room, they carefully helped Xu Damao onto the bed and let him lie down to rest.

After Cuilan and Cuinong left the room and closed the door, Xu Damao immediately sat up from the bed, his movements were agile and quick. He took off his coat without hesitation and got into bed again, as if everything was planned in advance.

About ten minutes later, Zhao Fangfang walked into the room. With her footsteps, there was a slight sound in the room, and then a warm body quietly got into the bed.

"Da Mao, are you asleep?" Zhao Fangfang asked softly in Xu Damao's ear.