Xu Damao's Thirty-Six Stratagems in Siheyuan

Taking advantage of the free time, Xu Damao looked through the locations of the three properties left by Lou Xiao'e. He spent a few days checking them out and found that the three-courtyard property near Fuxingmen was very suitable for opening a restaurant.

So he took He Yuzhu over to check it out.

"Brother Zhuzi, if we turn this house into a restaurant, how many people can we accommodate at the same time?"

"Da Mao, is this Lou's property? Wow, it really is. It's a bit like the No. 95 compound. My goodness, it's a really wealthy family. It's incredible. You said it would be possible to turn it into a restaurant. There are five rooms in the back house, six rooms in the back room, two side rooms in the east and west wing rooms for individual guests, and the main room and the side rooms are private rooms. One side room is converted into a toilet, and one is converted into a kitchen. I think it can accommodate about 200 people for dinner at the same time. If you add the turnover table, wow, it's incredible. There can be to diners a day. It's big, grand, and upscale. Damao, what are you thinking? You can turn the courtyard into a restaurant. You really have an idea."

"Brother Zhuzi, there is no end to making money. I'm thinking of opening a restaurant in the future and going for the high-end route. You guys as chefs won't be tired, and the profit won't be reduced. The most important thing is that the people who come to eat will have face. Otherwise, the restaurant will be noisy, the environment will be bad, and it will be busy. What do you think?"

"That's true. Besides, my current skills are close to the high-end level. Yeah, I think it's okay."

"Okay, that's it. When Lou Xiao'e comes over, I'll discuss it with her and ask her to contribute this place. Then she'll give us money for the renovation. We'll make it better and more elegant. We'll go for the high-end route."

After He Yuzhu gave almost 90% of his property to his son He Jianxin to buy a small courtyard, he has been thinking about opening a big restaurant as Xu Damao said. Today, looking at the empty three-courtyard house and talking about specific ideas, he felt reassured. Besides, the private kitchen managed by Yu Li is still open. I can't say that it makes a fortune every day, but it is still 200 yuan a day. He Yuzhu can get 120 yuan, which is not a small amount.

Now it was settled, and when I got home I told Yu Li and my son Dun Dun about it. The He family was very excited.

Xu Jun's school schedule is quite regular, but he hardly ever attends classes. He does experiments in the lab from Monday to Friday, and goes to the affiliated high school to pick up Yuan Ya after class on Saturday at noon. They then eat together and watch movies, and their relationship is quite harmonious.

Lou Xiao'e did not return to Kyoto until mid-April.

"Moth, have you been in Shenzhen for that long?"

"No, Damao, I went back to Hong Kong halfway and I knew about your phone call to my mother. Unfortunately, the matter in Bao'an County, Shenzhen was only settled a few days ago."

"What kind of business did you do that took so long?"

"I signed a contract with the Bao'an County Government to build a garment factory. I will provide the equipment and raw materials and underwrite the sales, while the county government will provide the factory, workers and daily management. I calculated that it is quite cost-effective. If it is well managed, the cost can be recovered in three years, and the profit will be considerable. In addition, I have contacted my elder sister in the United States. She can help me take my orders. Everyone can make money and the fat water will not flow out. I also asked my elder sister to invest some money, so it will take a while. What's the matter? Do you miss me or is there something else?"

"Are you still in touch with your elder sister and the others?"

"My eldest sister Xiaohui treats your son Xu Jun as her own son. She got married and divorced in the United States and has no children. Otherwise, do you think I was relieved when I sent Xu Jun to study in the United States? Sisters are more affectionate when they are far away, and Xiaoxian likes your eldest son very much. Look, you asked me to invest in the Special Administrative Region. Now I can't buy land. I can only do processing business. Anyway, it's convenient and I didn't invest much money. The down payment is only one million Hong Kong dollars, and the factory is still under construction."

"I see. You have an order again, so it's good as long as you have sales. Just don't overwork yourself. After all, you are already 43 or 44 years old. Only with a good body can you have a good life. Otherwise, what's the point of earning so much money."

"Don't you have a god like you by my side? What are you afraid of? I've even boasted to my mom that your massage skills can make people ten years younger. My mom almost flew over with me this time. But, I have three little ones at home, so I came alone."

"I have a few things to tell you. The first one is the most important. Huo Huo may be getting married, but I suggest Huo Huo take this girl to the United States. You just said that your elder sister regards Huo Huo as her son, right? That would be best. If possible, you can talk to your son and future daughter-in-law, meet them, and encourage them to study abroad. After all, Huo Huo's research project can only make great progress in the United States."

"So soon? Is that girl really waiting for our Huo Huo?"

"Probably? I once secretly observed her and she is still a virgin. It's not easy for her. She is already 25 this year and it is time for her to get married."

"Okay, as long as our son likes it, I'll go with you when we propose marriage. There's no way they won't agree. Use money to smuggle their family until they agree."

"Vulgar, wouldn't this destroy Huo Huo's infatuation? You don't need much money, just get the girl to agree to go abroad, as if this girl has a big brother and a little brother."

"You are not vulgar! If you are not vulgar, you don't spend money! Money is a good thing. What's the matter, you don't accept it?"

"Well, you are my wife, you are great!"

"The second thing is, Brother Zhuzi and I are planning to transform your three-story courtyard house near Fuxingmen into a restaurant, a high-end restaurant. You have to invest some money, and I'll give you half of the shares. We'll discuss the rest later. Do you have any objections?"

"That yard on the North Street of the downtown area? It was rented by the street office before, and it's in pretty good condition. It's idle anyway, so why bother to use it? All mine are yours, so why bother negotiating? How much does it cost?"

"Please allocate 1 yuan to me. I plan to let Meifang be the legal representative of this restaurant. We want to go for the high-end route, so the renovation will probably cost some money, plus buying equipment, etc. yuan will be enough. If it's not enough, I can add more. My idea is that Meifang will participate in the management, and Zhuzi will be in charge of the kitchen. Let them take %, Meifang will take %, and you will take %. It will definitely make money."

"Xu Damao, you are so good, you use my money to support your wife?"

"Ezi, don't say that. Whether it's you, Meifang, or Xiaoru, we are a family. As long as I am here, there is no difference between us."

"Bah, you really imitated my father, with one wife and two concubines. My goodness, when the family property was acquired, it was the principal wife who got more, while my mother and I only got one-fifth."

"But the problem is that you are the principal wife. Ezi, Meifang is not a profit-seeking person. The main thing is that you can't open a store as a Hong Kong resident, you know? In fact, according to my temper, I really want to do nothing and go to a place suitable for me to practice every day. I am not short of money. However, I still have a lot of friends, relatives, and close people to live and be realistic, so I have to make money and go to work, and take advantage of the great opportunity now. You know? You really think I am taking your money to support others. She, Gu Meifang, is also an income-earning person now, and it's not bad."