Siheyuan, the opening gun is aimed at Yi Zhonghai

The sun is not too hot and the breeze is just right!

Zhou Zheng came out of the bathhouse, feeling relaxed!

Especially the faint fragrance exuding from the body makes people feel happy physically and mentally.

After the public-private partnership, any slightly larger restaurant was called a "state-owned restaurant." There is such a restaurant about ten minutes' walk from Nanluoguxiang in the direction of Dongdan.

The sign of this kind of restaurant is very big, with a red five-pointed star on top and the words "State-owned Restaurant" written below.

"Hard work and self-reliance" are also written on the left and right.

There are a lot of bicycles parked in front of the door!

But there was something different, it was a white vintage car.

When you enter the restaurant, you will see a small blackboard with the words "Today's special: fresh lamb dumplings" written on it.

Zhou Zheng was still thinking that this was not yet the "ticket era"!

How come we're still doing this "supply and demand" thing?

Is it that we can’t order dishes in state-owned restaurants?

But at this moment, a little girl ran out from the private room. She was about fourteen or fifteen years old, with some baby fat, wearing a fashionable long skirt and looking towards the main entrance of the state-owned hotel.

Zhou Zheng shivered and thought to himself, "This guy is not afraid of the cold."

All that was heard was her voice like a silver bell.

"Uncle, this way!"

It was also as if Zhou Zheng happened to block her view, causing her little head to tilt to the side.

Looks playful and cute.

Suddenly realizing something, Zhou Zheng looked back.

Then I saw a young man in a neat suit walking towards me.

"Xiao'e! Look what gift your uncle brought you!"

Then he took out an exquisite mahogany box from behind.

The little girl's voice was so sweet as she talked across the air.

"What is it!"

Zhou Zheng felt a little awkward standing in the middle and felt a little redundant, so he continued walking forward and found an empty table to sit down.

I thought to myself.

"Could this little girl be Lou Xiao'e?"

He looked around at the diners again.

Seeing that they were eating dumplings, I thought, "It seems that we really can't order dishes."

The waiter was wearing a pure white rag. After Zhou Zheng sat down, he quickly cleaned the table and then asked.

"Hey little brother, what would you like to eat?"

Zhou Zheng was a little surprised.

"Can I order food?"

The waiter was stunned, then smiled slightly.

"Yes, you can order! You have to pay extra for ordering dishes!"

He smiled brightly, which made Zhou Zheng feel very comfortable.

"Then a pound of mutton dumplings!"

As Zhou Zheng finished speaking, the waiter's expression became somewhat unnatural, but he didn't say much, and shouted to the kitchen, "One serving of fresh mutton dumplings."

Zhou Zheng took out a pair of chopsticks from the chopstick cage.

Waiting a little boringly.

Suddenly someone complained, "What a horrible weather! It snows every day!"

Zhou Zheng looked in the direction of the sound and saw a table of guests in the southwest corner.

There were three people sitting at the table.

The person with his back to Zhou Zheng was a middle-aged man wearing a yellow cotton jacket and a shit hat.

The first impression people give is that "he is a hunter."

To his left, leaning against the wall, was a handsome young man, biting the tip of a chopstick, looking absent-minded.

The person who was speaking was facing Zhou Zheng's direction.

It was a woman with a blue knitted scarf on her head.

When she saw someone looking at her, she avoided the gaze!

Zhou Zheng also withdrew his gaze at the same time.

But the little girl he met at the door sat next to him, blinking her big, lively eyes at Zhou Zheng.

Seeing Zhou Zheng come to his senses, she greeted him.

"Little brother, what's your name? You smell so good!"

Zhou Zheng’s face turned red!

"Hello...Hello!"

The girl smiled.

"My name is Lou Xiao'e, and my father is Lou Bancheng from the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill. Can you tell me your name?"

Zhou Zheng was a little reserved.

"My name is Zhou Zheng, and my courtesy name is Hanqing!"

Lou Xiao'e immediately stretched out her fair arms and gave Zhou Zheng a handshake.

Zhou Zheng shook hands with Lou Xiao'e in a panic.

Just listen to her speak playfully.

"Hello! Hanqing, nice to meet you!"

"Hello! Xiao'e!"

She then smiled!

"Can I sit with you? My dad and uncle were talking about serious business in there, so they kicked me out!"

Zhou Zheng was thinking, why are you asking now that we've already sat down?

But he said.

"It's okay! Please take a seat!"

Lou Xiao'e chuckled, straightened her body, and looked into Zhou Zheng's eyes.

"Brother Hanqing, don't be nervous. I just smelled you and wanted to share a table with you! How old are you? Why are you so pretty? Is your home nearby? Why are you eating alone?"

Zhou Zheng didn't know which question to answer first.

But I feel that no matter how I answer, it will be inappropriate.

My thoughts are in a mess!

Lou Xiao'e took out an exquisite wooden box, which was the one her "uncle" had just given her.

She smiled sweetly!

"This is called a music box. It can make sounds that are really nice! Do you want to listen to it?"

But Zhou Zheng must respond!

He opened the music box.

I just didn't hear it.

At this time, Lou Xiao'e reached her little hand into the box.

I heard a few "clicking" sounds.

Zhou Zheng knew that this was to liven up the concert!

He watched with great interest.

Suddenly, Lou Xiao'e smiled playfully and made an exaggerated gesture.

"Dang-dang-dang!"

She raised her two fair little hands, probably meaning "now watch the music box show", and that was how Zhou understood it.

Then, melodious and ethereal music came out from the music box.

For people of this age, this is amazing!

Therefore it attracts almost 90% of the attention of restaurant diners!

Lou Xiao'e seemed to be very satisfied.

A smug look on his face.

The dumplings that Zhou Zheng ordered were ready, and the waiter brought them over!

"Your fresh mutton dumplings are delicious. Please enjoy your meal, sir! Please let me know if you need anything!"

Zhou Zheng nodded politely.

"Thank you!"

He is still very polite!

Lou Xiao'e picked up the chopsticks and picked up a dumpling from the plate and swallowed it in one bite.

"Little brother, I'll help you test whether it's poisonous or not!"

The corner of Zhou Zheng's mouth twitched!

He really didn't expect that Lou Xiao'e would look like this when she was a child!

The music box has stopped.

Due to technological limitations, the music box can't play for long.

The reason why it is precious is probably because it is regarded as a rare object.

Zhou Zheng also picked up a dumpling and put it into his mouth.

The delicious soup bursts on the tip of the tongue, and the rich meaty aroma lingers in the entire mouth, as if every breath you exhale at this time has the aroma of meat.

Then the fragrance of wheat flour mixed with the delicious mutton, constantly stimulating the taste buds and making you salivate.

He picked up another dumpling and stuffed it into his mouth.

This time it’s a different feeling!

It's like playing on a trampoline, falling from the air and bouncing up again, wave after wave, and you can't stop at all.

"good to eat!"

He couldn't help but praise it.

Lou Xiao'e rolled her eyes at him.

I was thinking how delicious a lamb dumpling would be!

I couldn't help but start complaining!

"Then you really have never eaten anything good! My mom's cooking is much better than this. If you have the chance, come to my house and I'll let my mom cook for you."

Zhou Zheng did not comment!

But he didn't take her words to heart.

But at this moment, a beautiful woman shouted from the direction of the private room.

"Xiao'e, come back for dinner!"

Lou Xiao'e responded, "I know, Mom!"

Having said this, he stood up, still wanting to say more.

"Brother Hanqing, it's really nice to chat with you, but I have to go. Can you tell me where you live? I'll come and play with you when I'm free!"

Zhou Zheng did not hide it either.

"I live at No. 95 Nanluoguxiang. You're always welcome!"

Lou Xiao'e was delighted!

But he noticed the words "No. 95 Nanluoguxiang" and was surprised.

"Really? This is fate! I know that yard. I'll come to visit you and bring you a present. I won't tell you now because my mom must be waiting anxiously."

Zhou Zheng nodded.

"Well! Goodbye! Sister Xiao'e!"

……

Zhou Zheng didn't expect to meet Lou Xiao'e at this time.

To be honest, he still felt very sympathetic about Lou Xiao'e's later experience.

I hope there will be some changes!

When paying the bill.

Zhou Zheng was told that someone had already paid the bill.

It was unexpected but seemed reasonable.

He smiled involuntarily.

But he didn't go to the private room to say hello or goodbye.

I thought it was not the right time to meet Lou Bancheng yet, and most importantly, the situation was not suitable for a meeting.

However, he gave instructions to the accountant.

"Shopkeeper! Please say 'thank you' to Miss Lou for me."

The accountant agreed with a smile.

"Make sure you get the message across!"

He felt a little secretly happy.

This also gives him an opportunity to get in touch with Lou Bancheng.

Naturally, he wanted it very much.