Siheyuan: The romantic and suave Xu Damao

A group of people sat around the slightly large square table. They were Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, Yan Bugui, Xu Damao, Lou Xiaoe, He Yuzhu, and several respected elders in the yard.

At this moment, the table was filled with sumptuous dishes and the aroma was everywhere.

Xu Damao stood up, his face filled with joy. He carefully picked up a large bowl filled with fine wine, then walked to Yi Zhonghai, respectfully raised the bowl above his head, and toasted Yi Zhonghai: "Uncle, this glass of wine is for you! Xiao'e and I will be married in May this year! Until then, we will have to rely on your care!"

Xu Damao knew very well that Yi Zhonghai, the man in front of him, was the undisputed manager of the compound and his position was extremely important.

He was secretly a hidden agent of the Military Control Commission, but he decided to bury this secret deep in his heart and prepare to forget about it.

Therefore, although he may be reluctant in his heart, he still has to be polite on the surface. And for Yi Zhonghai, as an authority in the hospital, he naturally cannot lose his demeanor.

Yi Zhonghai smiled and nodded, took the wine bowl from Xu Damao, and said generously: "Damo, you are being too polite! We all live in the same compound, and we should support and care for each other. These are all natural things."

Then, he looked around and raised his voice and continued, "It's a rare opportunity for us to get together today. I want to take this opportunity to say a few words from my heart. If any family in our yard encounters any trouble or difficulty, please come to me and tell me."

"As long as it is a problem that I can solve within my ability, I will do my best and never refuse. Even if it is beyond my ability, we still have Director Wang from the Street Office. Together we can find a solution and finally solve the problem!"

After saying this, Yi Zhonghai raised his head and drank it all in one gulp, showing his heroic spirit.

"Fuck... you're really good at pretending, what you said is so high-sounding..."

It's not just Xu Damao, many people around him have the same idea in their minds. But after all, he is the boss in charge, and he speaks nicely, so no one can find any fault with him.

Yi Zhonghai picked up the wine bottle with one hand and added some wine to his own bowl.

"Damn, he's a hidden agent, pouring wine for himself, aren't you afraid of exposing your secrets if you drink too much?"

Xu Damao secretly complained in his heart.

However, Yi Zhonghai seemed not to be satisfied yet. He grabbed the chopsticks beside him, quickly and accurately picked up a piece of delicious meat, and put it directly into his mouth to chew.

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai caught a glimpse of the Daqianmen cigarettes that Xu Damao had prepared in advance on the table.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a satisfied smile. He reached out and tore open the wrapper of the cigarette box, skillfully took out a few cigarettes, and began to distribute them to the people around him.

"Oh my! That's really great. You are worthy of being our manager here! It was a wise decision for everyone to elect you to be the leader!"

The deaf old lady sitting at another table couldn't help but smile and admire Yi Zhonghai's beautiful words. As she spoke, she stood up from her seat tremblingly to express her praise and affirmation for Yi Zhonghai.

I saw the deaf old lady chewing a piece of tender and juicy meat in her mouth, but due to her advanced age, she had few teeth left, and the piece of meat seemed like an impregnable fortress. No matter how hard she chewed, she could not bite it apart and swallow it.

She kept the piece of meat in her mouth for so long that her speech was a little slurred when she spoke.

"Hehehe! You're too kind, old lady! Please sit down and enjoy your meal slowly. Don't be in a hurry and be careful not to choke!"

Yi Zhonghai quickly responded to the deaf old lady with a smile and gave her concerned instructions.

"You, don't worry about me! Today's meal is really great! I usually don't eat much, but today I ate much more than usual! I heard that all the dishes on the table were made by Sha Zhu? This kid is really amazing!"

The deaf old lady continued to praise He Yuzhu's superb cooking skills.

"Oh my good old lady, you are so kind to me! How can I be worthy of your praise? Come, let me offer you a bowl of wine first!"

After saying that, He Yuzhu stood up suddenly, holding the big bowl full of wine steadily in both hands, bowed slightly towards the deaf old lady sitting at another table, and made a toast gesture.

Then, he raised his head and drank a big gulp of wine, and then sat back down contentedly. He picked up the chopsticks leisurely, accurately picked up a golden and crispy fried peanut, and gently put it into his mouth, his face full of complacency that could not be concealed.

"This guy, he really can't help but praise..." Xu Damao, who was standing by, couldn't help but mutter to himself when he saw this. However, he was still busy, toasting and chatting with Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui enthusiastically.

This was a time when the country had close relations with the Soviet Union, the two sides had frequent exchanges, and some customs and habits from the Soviet Union gradually spread into the country.

Especially the unique drinking table culture, although it is still unfamiliar to ordinary people, people as knowledgeable as Xu Damao will naturally not miss this opportunity.

Back then, he was an experienced appraiser in his previous life, and he had to deal with bosses and friends who were keen on drinking and having fun.

He is very familiar with how to skillfully persuade people to drink at the dinner table. Various tricks emerge one after another, just like a sow wearing a bra, one after another, making it hard to guard against.

Before long, in the atmosphere of laughter and joy, the two bottles of white wine that Yan Bugui had brought with him were gone and all went into everyone's stomachs.

However, what was surprising was that the gentlemen drinking there were all experts in drinking and had a good alcohol tolerance. None of them fell down drunk, and some did not even show any signs of being drunk.

At this moment, they put down their empty wine bowls, reached out and grabbed the steaming buns on the table, and prepared to eat.

It must be said that He Yuzhu's cooking skills were unparalleled. The dishes he cooked were not only extremely delicious, but also very rich in oil and water. The crowd swept away the delicacies like hungry tigers pouncing on their food.

Of course, the three stewards had special status after all, so they still needed to maintain some manners, but even so, they ate with gusto.