Siheyuan: Selling antiques? Only making 28,000 RMB from 30,000 RMB

Zhou Dong was busy in the lobby, welcoming guests, while Qin Huairu was busy in the kitchen, cooking pots of hot ramen. The two had a clear division of labor and a good understanding, and the business of the store gradually became prosperous.

One morning, Zhou Dong got up early, opened the door of the shop, and greeted the new day. He looked up at the sky, feeling particularly happy. At this moment, Liu Haizhong walked in and said with a smile: "Zhou Dong, your ramen is getting better and better. I want another big bowl today."

Zhou Dong smiled and said, "Uncle Liu, please sit down and wait. I will arrange it for you."

After Liu Haizhong sat down, he looked around and saw more and more customers in the store. He said with emotion: "Zhou Dong, you and Qin Huairu are really capable. Your business is so prosperous."

Zhou Dong was busy greeting the guests. When he heard what Liu Haizhong said, he smiled and replied, "Uncle Liu, it's all thanks to everyone's support. We also try our best to make every bowl of ramen well."

Soon, Qin Huairu came out with a bowl of steaming ramen and placed it in front of Liu Haizhong: "Uncle Liu, your big bowl of ramen is here, eat slowly."

Liu Haizhong smelled the fragrance and smiled from ear to ear: "It smells so good! Qin Huairu, your cooking skills are getting better and better."

Back to the kitchen to continue working. Zhou Dong continued to greet customers in the hall, collecting money and making change, and was very busy. In the evening, the business in the store gradually came to an end, and Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu finally had time to sit down and rest for a while.

"Huai Ru, business is really good today." Zhou Dong wiped the sweat from his forehead and said to Qin Huai Ru with a smile.

Qin Huairu nodded with a satisfied smile on her face: "Yes, everyone likes our ramen, and I am happy too."

The two sat at the table, took out the day's income, and began to count the money. Zhou Dong sighed as he counted: "Huai Ru, this money is earned by our hard work. It's not easy."

Qin Huairu said softly: "Yes, Zhou Dong, we must continue to work hard to make the business better and better."

Just as they were busy counting the money, Jia Zhang came in with Jia Dongxu. Jia Zhang looked at the money on their table, a trace of envy flashed in her eyes, but soon she smiled again: "Zhou Dong, Qin Huairu, your ramen restaurant is really doing a booming business."

Zhou Dong raised his head and said with a smile: "Aunt Jia, you came at the right time. We have freshly cooked ramen here. I'll give you and Jia Dongxu a bowl each."

Jia Zhang smiled and nodded: "Then I'll trouble you."

Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu were busy preparing ramen for Jia Zhangshi and Jia Dongxu. Soon, two bowls of hot ramen were served. Jia Dongxu ate and praised: "It smells so good, Zhou Dong, your ramen is really amazing."

Zhou Dong smiled and responded: "Dongxu, eat more. If you like it, come often in the future."

Jia Zhang looked at the money on the table and suddenly said, "Zhou Dong, Qin Huairu, your business is so good, have you ever considered expanding it?"

Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu looked at each other, and Zhou Dong smiled and said, "Aunt Jia, we are still in the exploratory stage and have no plans to expand yet."

Jia Zhang nodded: "Yes, you have to take it step by step. However, I think your business will definitely get better and better, so it won't be too late to consider it then."

Qin Huairu smiled and replied: "Thank you Aunt Jia for your advice, we will consider it carefully."

After finishing the ramen, Jia Zhang and Jia Dongxu said goodbye and left. Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu continued to be busy, organizing things in the store and cleaning. By the time everything was ready, it was completely dark.

"Zhou Dong, I'm really tired today." Qin Huairu sat on the chair and let out a long sigh.

Zhou Dong walked over and gently held her hand: "Huai Ru, thank you for your hard work. Although we are tired now, we are very satisfied to see that everyone likes our ramen."

Qin Huairu nodded and looked at Zhou Dong tenderly: "Zhou Dong, with you by my side, I think it's worth it no matter how hard it is."

Zhou Dong smiled and said, "Huai Ru, if we work together, our lives will definitely get better and better."

The next morning, Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu got up early and continued to prepare for the new day's business. Their ramen restaurant has become a landscape of the courtyard, attracting more and more customers.

One day at noon, the store was extremely busy. Zhou Dong was busy greeting customers in the lobby when he suddenly heard someone shouting, "Zhou Dong, Zhou Dong, come quickly!"

Zhou Dong looked up and saw that it was Liu Haizhong. He ran over and asked, "Uncle Liu, what's wrong?"

Liu Haizhong pointed at an older customer and said, "This old man accidentally choked while eating ramen. Come and have a look."

Zhou Dong hurried over and saw that the old man's face was blue, obviously he was choking on the ramen. He quickly patted the old man's back, hoping to make him spit out the choking food, but it didn't work. Zhou Dong thought of a quick solution and immediately shouted to Qin Huairu: "Huairu, bring some water!"

After Qin Huairu heard this, she quickly brought a cup of warm water, and Zhou Dong carefully fed the old man a sip. After the old man drank the water, he coughed a few times and finally spit out the choked food, and his complexion gradually returned to normal.

"Uncle, are you okay?" Zhou Dong asked with concern.

The old man recovered his breath and said gratefully: "Thank you, young man. If it weren't for you, I would be in danger today."

"Uncle, I'm glad you're okay. Eat slowly next time and don't be in a hurry."

The old man nodded: "Yes, I will pay attention next time. Your ramen is really delicious, I will come again next time."

Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu smiled at each other, feeling extremely satisfied. Although they were busy and hard-working, their efforts were recognized by the guests, which made them feel very worthwhile.

In the evening, the business in the store gradually came to an end, and Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu sat down to rest. Qin Huairu looked at Zhou Dong and said gently: "Zhou Dong, it was really thrilling today, fortunately you reacted quickly."

Zhou Dong nodded and said with a smile: "Huai Ru, this also reminds us that we should pay more attention to the guests in the future and not take it lightly."

Qin Huairu nodded in agreement: "Yes, safety first, we must pay more attention."

It was late at night, Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu packed up everything in the store and prepared to go home. On the way home, Zhou Dong gently held Qin Huairu's hand: "Huairu, although I am tired today, I think everything is worth it."

Qin Huairu leaned on Zhou Dong's shoulder and said softly: "Zhou Dong, I feel at ease with you by my side. We will definitely get better and better."

It was a sunny day, and Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu's ramen restaurant was as busy as usual. Zhou Dong was busy in the lobby, while Qin Huairu was cooking pots of hot ramen in the kitchen, and the air was filled with aroma. The restaurant was crowded with customers, and everyone was eating ramen and chatting, and the atmosphere was warm and pleasant.

At this moment, there was a commotion at the door of the shop. Zhou Dong looked up and saw a ragged beggar squatting at the door, stretching out his hand to beg passers-by. Zhou Dong walked over and was about to persuade him to leave when he suddenly heard someone shouting: "You old thing, get out of here!"

Zhou Dong looked closely and found that it was Xu Damao. He kicked the beggar, who fell to the ground, groaning in pain. Zhou Dong hurried forward to stop him: "Xu Damao, what are you doing? Don't treat an old man like this!"

Xu Damao looked at Zhou Dong angrily: "Zhou Dong, this beggar is begging at my doorstep, making our house a mess. How can I tolerate this?"

The beggar struggled to get up from the ground, looked at Xu Damao with tearful eyes, and whispered: "Da Mao, I am your father, please don't chase me away, I really have nowhere to go."

As soon as this sentence came out, everyone around was stunned. Zhou Dong looked at the beggar in surprise, then looked at Xu Damao, and asked in confusion: "Xu Damao, is this old man really your father?"

Xu Damao's face turned extremely ugly. He gritted his teeth and said, "He is not my father. My father died a long time ago! I don't know where this old beggar came from. He is talking nonsense."

The beggar shook his head in pain, his eyes full of despair: "Da Mao, I am your father, how could you do this to me? I had no choice but to leave you and your son. Now I am old and have no one to rely on, so I came to you, hoping that you can take me in."

Xu Damao waved his hand impatiently: "Enough! Stop talking, leave quickly, don't embarrass yourself here."

Zhou Dong couldn't bear it, so he stepped forward to help the beggar up and said softly, "Uncle, please don't be anxious. Let's go in and sit down and talk slowly."

The beggar looked at Zhou Dong gratefully and nodded. Zhou Dong helped him walk into the store, found a corner to sit down, and handed him a bowl of hot ramen: "Uncle, please eat something first, and talk slowly if you have anything to say."

The beggar took the ramen, tears welled up in his eyes, and he trembled and said, "Thank you, young man. You are such a good man."

Xu Damao watched all this with cold eyes, a trace of disdain on his lips: "Zhou Dong, don't be fooled by him, this old guy is not my father at all, he is just a liar."

Zhou Dong ignored Xu Damao and turned to Qin Huairu and said, "Huairu, go get some hot water so that I can wash my face and have a good rest."

Qin Huairu nodded and hurried to prepare hot water. Zhou Dong sat opposite the beggar and asked in a gentle voice, "Uncle, take your time to eat. We'll talk after you finish eating."

The beggar wolfed down the ramen, tears streaming down his face. After he finished, he raised his head and said with a sob, "Young man, I am really Xu Damao's father. For some reasons, I had to leave home. Now I am old and want to come back to find him. I hope he can forgive me and take me in."

Zhou Dong's heart moved, and he looked at Xu Damao: "Xu Damao, if this uncle is really your father, shouldn't you listen to his explanation?"

Xu Damao sneered: "Zhou Dong, you are too naive. If he says he is my father, then he is my father? If every beggar says so, do we have to believe it?"

Zhou Dong frowned and said, "Xu Damao, we have to get things straight, don't we?"