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

Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu watched Uncle Ma walk away slowly, their hearts filled with blessings and expectations for him. They knew that even if life was difficult, as long as their hearts were filled with love and kindness, they would be able to face all difficulties and move towards a bright future.

With Zhou Dong's hard work, the ramen restaurant gradually became a shining pearl in the courtyard. Every day, there was a long queue at the door, and customers came in an endless stream to taste the delicious ramen made by Zhou Dong himself. As the business became more and more popular, Zhou Dong also began to consider expanding the scale of the ramen restaurant.

One night, Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu sat at a table in a ramen restaurant, discussing plans to expand the business.

"Zhou Dong, the current ramen restaurant is a little small." Qin Huairu picked up the notebook on the table and pointed to the floor plan.

Zhou Dong frowned, knowing that Qin Huairu's words were not unreasonable. With the busy business, the ramen restaurant could no longer accommodate more customers, and sometimes even had to let some customers wait. This not only affected the customers' dining experience, but also restricted their business development.

"You're right. We do need to expand our business." Zhou Dong pondered, "But how to expand it also needs to take into account our costs and customer needs."

Qin Huairu nodded after hearing this. She knew that this was an issue that needed to be carefully considered. "I've thought of some plans. We can rent some stores nearby and expand the ramen shop into a larger restaurant."

Zhou Dong's eyes lit up, and he thought Qin Huairu's suggestion was very feasible. "This is a good idea. We can add more seats, expand the menu, and launch some new products." He said excitedly.

“Yes, we can add some snacks and drinks to attract more customers.” Qin Huairu added, “And we can also provide better service to make customers feel at home.”

Zhou Dong nodded after hearing this, his heart full of anticipation. "Okay, let's do it according to this plan. Let's start looking for a suitable store tomorrow and try to expand the business as soon as possible."

The next morning, Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu began to look for a suitable store. They came to the commercial street near the courtyard and carefully looked for a suitable store. After a search, they finally found a suitable store with a good location and a large area, which was just right for their expansion plan.

Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu immediately negotiated with the store owner and quickly reached a lease agreement. Then, they began to renovate the store, with Qin Huairu in charge of design and layout, and Zhou Dong in charge of arranging construction and purchasing new equipment.

A few days later, the new ramen restaurant finally opened. The sun was shining, the breeze was blowing, and Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu stood quietly at the door of the store. Their figures were elongated by the bright sunshine and reflected on the ground, like a beautiful painting.

Zhou Dong stood straight, wearing a simple white shirt and dark pants, looking neat and tidy. His eyes were focused and determined, looking into the distance, as if he was thinking about something important. His handsome face had clear contours, and his slightly furrowed brows revealed a hint of contemplation.

Qin Huairu stood beside him, wearing a light blue dress, the hem of which fluttered gently in the wind. Her long hair fell on her shoulders like a waterfall, and the breeze blew, brushing her face gently, adding a charming charm to her. Her eyes were clear and moving, flashing a gentle light, and a faint smile hung on the corner of her mouth, making people feel extremely kind.

The two stood there silently, without speaking, but the tacit understanding between them made people feel a silent warmth. The world around them seemed to be frozen, and only the existence of the two of them was real. Their breathing, heartbeats, and even the whisper of the breeze made up the peaceful and beautiful atmosphere of this moment.

Time passed by, Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu still stood there motionless, as if isolated from the world. They were immersed in their own thoughts, enjoying this rare quiet time. After an unknown amount of time, a crisp bird song broke the silence, Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu came back to their senses at the same time and smiled at each other. Then, they turned around and walked into the store to start a new day's work. Looking at the bustling customers in the store, their hearts were filled with satisfaction and joy.

"It seems that expanding the business this time is the right choice." Zhou Dong said with a smile.

Qin Huairu also nodded with a smile: "Yes, the business is booming now, even more so than in the past! The bustling scene is amazing, as if the whole world is swept by this craze. People are pouring into the store in an endless stream, scrambling to buy all kinds of goods. Every corner is filled with a lively atmosphere, and customers are enthusiastically choosing their favorite items, with satisfaction and joy on their faces. Such a prosperous scene is exciting and also witnesses the progress and development of the times."

With the opening of the new store, the ramen restaurant's business has become more prosperous. They have introduced some new products, such as snacks and drinks, which have attracted more customers to come and taste. Moreover, the new store also provides a more comfortable dining environment and more thoughtful service.

Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu have been busy, but their hearts are full of satisfaction and happiness.

Zhou Dong stood by the lake, holding a fishing rod, staring at the water with a focused look, while Yan Bugui sat beside him, holding a cigarette and blowing smoke rings leisurely.

"Brother Zhou Dong, you've really become more and more diligent in fishing this time." Yan Bugui said with a smile, "Could it be that something is bothering you again?"

Zhou Dong smiled and didn't answer directly. In fact, he did have some worries recently, but he didn't want to mention it at this time. He just wanted to relax his mood during the leisure time of fishing.

"Haha, I told you, don't worry about it." Yan Bugui patted Zhou Dong on the shoulder, "Come on, have another cigarette."

Zhou Dong took the cigarette handed to him by Yan Bugui, lit it, took a deep breath, felt a hint of coolness sliding down his throat, and his mood relaxed a little.

The two chatted while fishing. Yan Bugui told some experiences and stories about fishing, while Zhou Dong listened attentively and nodded from time to time.

Gradually, ripples appeared on the lake surface, and fish began to appear. Zhou Dong's eyes lit up. "Look, Brother Yan, it seems that a fish has taken the bait!"

Yan Bugui looked at Zhou Dong with a smile and said loudly, "Hurry up and don't let the fish slip away."

Zhou Dong tightened the fishing line and pulled it hard. He immediately felt a force pulling in the water. He pulled the fishing line up with all his strength and saw a bright fish caught.

"Wow, what a big fish!" Zhou Dong said excitedly with a bright smile.

Yan Bugui also smiled and patted Zhou Dong on the shoulder: "It seems that your fishing skills have reached an amazing level! Every time he casts the hook, it seems that he can predict the position of the fish and can easily catch the fish. As time goes by, his skills become more and more sophisticated. He can not only accurately determine the gathering points and activity ranges of fish schools, but also master various unique methods of luring fish. Now, he has become a well-known fishing master, and many people come to him to ask for fishing skills. And he always generously shares his experience and insights, so that more people can enjoy the fun of fishing. In the future, we can often go fishing together."

Zhou Dong nodded, his heart filled with satisfaction and joy. Fishing not only relaxes the mind, but also allows him to feel the beauty of nature, which makes him feel extremely happy.

After returning home, Zhou Dong took out the fish he caught and cleaned them carefully. He decided to use the fish to make a special dish for everyone to taste his cooking skills.

"Qin Huairu, look, I caught so many fish today!" Zhou Dong walked into the kitchen excitedly and showed his catch to Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu looked at him with a smile, her eyes full of tenderness: "Not bad, it seems that your fishing skills have indeed improved."

Zhou Dong puffed out his chest proudly, picked up the knife and started to prepare the fish. "I'm going to make a fish soup ramen, what do you think?"

Qin Huairu smiled slightly when she heard this, "It sounds really good! In that case, I will lend you a hand! After all, there is strength in numbers! I believe that with my help, you will be able to do more with less effort! Let us work together to create a more wonderful story!"

The two began to cooperate tacitly, Zhou Dong was responsible for processing the fish, and Qin Huairu was busy preparing noodles and side dishes. They cooperated tacitly, each playing to their own expertise, and soon a pot of fish soup ramen was cooked.

As the tempting aroma filled the entire kitchen, Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu brought the fish soup ramen to the table. The fragrant fish soup, paired with the tender noodles, made people salivate.

"Come and try it and see how good my cooking skills are." Zhou Dong smiled and invited Qin Huairu to try.

Qin Huairu took a bite and nodded with satisfaction: "It tastes really good, light yet fresh, just my taste."

Zhou Dong was relieved after hearing this, knowing that his efforts were not in vain. "That's good, we can eat this often in the future."

The two of them tasted the delicious fish soup ramen while exchanging their feelings and thoughts. Days passed, and Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu's life became more fulfilling and happy. They ran a ramen restaurant together, and occasionally went fishing together to enjoy their leisure time.

On this day, Zhou Dong received a mysterious phone call. The other party claimed to be a food critic. Hearing that Zhou Dong's fish soup ramen was well-known, he came to taste it. Zhou Dong was surprised and excited, and he quickly agreed to the other party's request.

Soon after, the mysterious food critic came to the ramen restaurant. He tasted Zhou Dong's signature fish soup ramen and praised it highly, calling it a "miracle on the tip of the tongue." This evaluation spread throughout the city and attracted more diners to patronize.

Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu's ramen restaurant has since become famous, and its reputation has spread to surrounding cities and even further afield. People come here in droves, not only to taste the delicious ramen, but also to feel the unique atmosphere and warmth.

As the number of customers increased, the business of the ramen restaurant was getting better and better. Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu were busy every day, but they felt extremely fulfilled and satisfied. During the busy days, the two supported each other and worked together to run the ramen restaurant successfully.

Their love grew stronger in the busy days. Every glance and smile was filled with love and care for each other. They experienced countless sunrises and sunsets together, faced all kinds of challenges and difficulties in life together, but always stayed with each other and never left each other.

In this small ramen restaurant, Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu wrote their own chapter of happiness with their hard work and sincere emotions. Their story has become a legend passed down by people, making more people believe that true love can overcome all difficulties and obstacles.