Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

The arrival of the working group in the restaurant was like throwing a stone into still water. Although it caused a few ripples, it did not have much impact on the kitchen.

On the contrary, the vegetables purchased by the restaurant every day are getting fresher and fresher, and no one knows where they are ordered from.

Hong Deyou, the newly appointed manager, did not interfere in the operation of the restaurant from the beginning.

In addition to welcoming and seeing off guests in the front hall with Zhang Mao every day, he would also chat about family matters with the chefs and helpers in the kitchen during their breaks.

He had already integrated into this small group and became one of them. The diners coming and going also left a very good impression on the new manager.

Night falls and the busy day is coming to an end.

Hong Deyou walked into the back kitchen and clapped his hands, attracting everyone's attention: "Everyone has finished cleaning up, go to the front hall and gather, I have something to announce."

"Okay! Manager Hong!"

"Manager Hong, got it!"

Responses came one after another. Hong Deyou nodded with satisfaction, turned and left the kitchen.

In the front hall, everyone except the employees on vacation has gathered together.

Hong Deyou stood in front of everyone, his eyes were sharp and his voice was loud: "Comrades, I have called you all here today to announce a good news.

Our new store in Taipingqiao has been renovated and we will officially move to the new address starting tomorrow."

"Good!" The crowd burst into warm cheers and applause like a tide.

Hong Deyou smiled and raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet: "Please be patient and listen to me continue."

With his loud voice, the hall gradually returned to calm.

“Except for Manager Zhang who will come with me tomorrow to take charge of the relocation arrangements, everyone else will take two days off and go directly to work at the new restaurant the day after tomorrow.

For those colleagues who are not here today or are on vacation, please inform each other if you are close to them. Is there any problem?"

"Manager Hong, will our salary be deducted this month?" someone in the crowd raised a doubt.

Hong Deyou smiled and shook his head: "Don't worry, we are closing down due to relocation, so we won't deduct your wages. As long as your attendance is good for the rest of the month, you will all get the full amount."

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd burst into warm applause and cheers again.

There are two days of vacation, and He Yuzhu decided to go to Fengze Garden to look for Wang Yiren.

The last time his family moved to Sijiu City, He Yuzhu was too busy at that time, and the two of them couldn't get together because of their different rest schedules.

He calculated that tomorrow should be Wang Yiren's day off, so he planned to go to Fengze Garden to say hello today and then visit Wang Yiren's home tomorrow.

In the early morning, the sun shone on the street, and He Yuzhu rode his bicycle to the gate of Fengze Garden.

But the scene before him surprised him: the gate of Fengze Garden was closed.

He stopped his bike, frowned slightly, and a hint of doubt arose in his heart.

He Yuzhu pushed his bicycle and walked to a small stall not far away.

The stall owner was a middle-aged man who was sitting leisurely behind the stall, enjoying the tranquility of the early morning.

He Yuzhu walked up, took out a cigarette box from his pocket, and handed over a cigarette: "Boss, excuse me."

The stall owner took the cigarette with a friendly smile on his face: "You're welcome! What can I do for you, young man?"

He Yuzhu pointed in the direction of Fengze Garden and said, "Boss, what's going on? Why is the door closed today?"

The boss put the cigarette in front of his nose, took a light puff, and a satisfied look appeared on his face: "Young man, have you heard about what happened a few years ago?"

"What do you mean?" He Yuzhu looked at the boss and made a gesture of counting money with his hands.

The boss put the cigarette between his ears, watched his hands move, smiled and nodded.

"Okay! Thank you for today! You are busy, I will leave first!"

He Yuzhu got on his bicycle, thought about the address Wang Yiren told him last time, and set off for his home.

The alleys in Qianmen are intricate, winding and narrow, in stark contrast to the neat streets in the inner city.

He Yuzhu walked and stopped, asking for directions from residents on the roadside from time to time. He looked at the shabby gate in front of him and couldn't help but feel relieved.

He pushed his bicycle through the half-open gate and came to the front yard.

A group of children who were playing heard the noise, turned around and stared at the uninvited guest curiously.

"You are not from our yard. Who are you? What are you doing here?" the leading boy asked vigilantly.

He Yuzhu saw that they had stopped playing and explained with a smile: "Don't be afraid, I'm here to look for someone. Is there a family named Wang in your courtyard? They just moved in not long ago."

The young boy in the lead turned around and shouted, "Xiao Bin, he's here to look for your family. Do you know him?"

A child named Xiaobin walked out of the crowd. He looked at He Yuzhu and shook his head: "I don't know you. Why are you looking for my house?"

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Is Wang Yiren your brother? I'm here to find him."

When the boy saw Xiaobin nod, he shouted at him, "Xiaobin, go call your brother over. As for you, just wait here!"

"Wow, I didn't expect you to be so alert! I'm not a bad guy, but I'll give you this side. I'll wait here."

He Yuzhu looked at the boy in front of him and smiled, parked his bicycle, sat astride the back seat, and waited patiently for Wang Yiren to appear.

Not long after, Wang Yiren walked out of the courtyard quickly with a surprised smile on his face.

His eyes immediately fell on He Yuzhu who was sitting on the bicycle, and his smile became even brighter: "Zhuzi, it's really you! Haha!"

Hearing the voice, He Yuzhu hurriedly stood up from his bicycle, walked over quickly, and stretched out his hands: "Brother Wang, how are you doing recently?"

The two hugged each other warmly, and Wang Yiren said, "Zhu Zi, let's go inside and talk slowly."

"Okay, Brother Wang!"

He Yuzhu turned around and took the gift off the handlebars, took out the oil paper bag and shook it at him: "Let's have a drink together later."

Wang Yiren could tell at a glance that this was a prepared snack. He was deeply moved by He Yuzhu's attentiveness and pulled him into the yard.

He Yuzhu turned around and shouted to the boy who had just stopped him: "What's your name? You look pretty good!"

"My name is Han Chunsong!"

When Han Chunsong saw that He Yuzhu indeed knew the people in the yard, his guard disappeared for the most part and he readily gave his name.

"Then remember my face and don't stop me next time!"

He Yuzhu smiled and threw a candy to him, then waved his hand and walked into the middle courtyard with Wang Yiren.

Han Chunsong caught the candy that was thrown to him, opened his palm and looked at it, his heart was filled with joy. Then he clenched his palm and ran back to his home happily, remembering He Yuzhu's face in his mind.

He Yuzhu followed Wang Yiren into the middle courtyard and looked around.

Although the yard is not big, the layout is compact, with three rooms in the north and two rooms in the east and west wing. Although it is a bit shabby, it gives people a warm feeling.

Wang Yiren noticed He Yuzhu looking around the yard and said with a smile, "Zhuzi, this yard is indeed not as grand as the courtyard you live in."

He Yuzhu waved his hand: "Brother Wang, what you said is true. Although this yard is small, it has everything and is comfortable to live in."

"Then you are right. It is indeed quite good." Wang Yiren nodded, opened the door, and took He Yuzhu into the west wing.

He Yuzhu took the cup of water handed over by Wang Yiren and asked curiously, "Brother Wang, why didn't I see your parents today?"

"They are out working. I have been taking care of my younger brothers and sisters at home recently." Wang Yiren waved his hand and called his younger brother Wang Yibin, "Xiaobin, come here, this is your brother Zhuzi!"

Wang Yibin looked at He Yuzhu curiously and walked up to him: "Hello, Brother Zhuzi!"

"Xiaobin is so polite! Go out and play!" He Yuzhu patted his head with a smile and took out two candies from his pocket and stuffed them into his hands.

Wang Yibin took the candy, laughed happily, and ran out.