Versatile Mage: Soul and Demon Dual Cultivation.

Chapter 396 Opening a Restaurant
It can be seen that despite not seeing each other for many years, Xu's mother and Lou Tan still had a good relationship. No wonder Xu's mother was able to persuade the Lou family to marry Lou Xiao'e to Xu Damao.

When Lou Xiao'e saw Xu's father and mother, she addressed them as she did before, calling them Dad and Mom, and all the grudges between the Xu and Lou families were swept away.

So many years have passed, and Lou Xiao'e can still use this address, which is enough to show her respect for the old couple.

"My dear boss, please come and live in the yard with us. That is your home!" Father Xu invited sincerely.

Lou Xiao'e was very excited about Xu Fugui's invitation. She had long wanted to go back and see the place where she used to live. There were so many good memories there.

Lou Tan was a little conflicted. It didn't matter where she lived. If she had a choice, she only wanted to live in the small Western-style building that used to belong to the Lou family.

But seeing Lou Xiao'e's moved face, Lou Tan finally nodded.

Lou Tanshi and Lou Xiao'e packed up and took their luggage to check out of the room they had just booked. The six of them happily headed towards No. 95 Nanluoguxiang.

Looking at the familiar alleys and familiar courtyards, Lou Xiao'e stopped and walked, occasionally touching the old walls with her fingers.

Every courtyard and every brick here have witnessed the changes of the times and the ups and downs of the old city.

Walking into Courtyard No. 95, Yan Bugui stayed at the door as usual. Even though she couldn't get any advantage now, guarding the door had long become her habit.

"Third uncle!"

Lou Xiao'e's clear and hearty cry made Yan Bugui stunned for a moment. With a lot of thoughts in his mind, he seemed to be lost in memories.

After a long while, he pointed at Lou Xiao'e and asked uncertainly: "You...you are Lou Xiao'e?"

Lou Xiao'e smiled and said, "Yes, I'm Lou Xiao'e. Long time no see, Third Uncle. How are you?"

Looking at Yan Bugui with white hair on his temples, Lou Xiao'e couldn't help but sigh that time makes people grow old!

"Okay, okay, everything is fine!" Yan Bugui said excitedly, perhaps because he saw an acquaintance he hadn't seen for a long time, or perhaps because of the long-lost call of "Uncle", Yan Laokou's eyes were actually flashing with tears, which was a little incredible to see.

Xu Damao smiled and said, "Teacher Yan, you go ahead, we still have things to do, so we'll go home first!"

Hearing this, Yan Bugui smiled awkwardly, and he stammered, "Da Mao, Lao Xu, today is a good day, how about I go over to your place for a drink?"

Xu Damao's mouth twitched. Yan Laokui was Yan Laokui, trying every way to take advantage of him. Just when Xu Damao was about to refuse, he heard Xu Fugui say, "Okay, come over by yourself when it's time for dinner!"

Hearing Xu Fugui's words, Yan Bugui was immediately overjoyed. He obviously didn't expect such a good thing to happen, and Xu Fugui actually agreed.

Originally he was just holding out for a try, and the result exceeded his expectations, so how could he not be happy?

"Hey, okay!" Seeing that there was a bargain to be made, Yan Bugui nodded quickly and took the initiative to help Lou Xiao'e with the luggage.

Lou Xiao'e didn't object. She knew Yan Bugui's character very well. Although he liked to take advantage of others, he would not do it for nothing. He would really do the job if there was any!

As for the advantages they took, they are not a big deal at all. No matter the Xu family or the Lou family, they won’t care about those trivial things!
It was almost time for dinner, and Sha Zhu's family also arrived. Since Xu Damao started to collect the houses, Sha Zhu sold the house he was allocated to Xu Damao, and added some money to buy a two-story courtyard in the alley next door.

The four children of Sha Zhu's family had long planned to move, which would also be a good deal for Xu Damao. When Sha Zhu saw Lou Xiao'e, he was stunned and a little embarrassed in front of Lou Xiao'e. This was all out of guilt because it was because of him that Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e divorced.

After learning that Lou Xiao'e had given birth to a son for Xu Damao, Sha Zhu, who used to show off, felt a little uncomfortable. He had finally surpassed Xu Damao in having children, but now he was tied with Xu Damao.

After the meal, it was as lively as the New Year’s Eve dinner. Everyone was in high spirits and the excitement lasted for a long time.

"Ugh..." He Yushui felt nauseous just after finishing his meal.

Everyone's eyes turned to He Yushui. Xu Damao came in front of He Yushui and pinched his fingers on He Yushui's wrist.

Looking at He Yushui with a confused look on her face, Xu Damao broke into a bright smile.

"Am I okay?" He Yushui asked in confusion.

Xu Damao laughed cheerfully and said, “Something’s up, you’re going to be a mother again!”

Xu Damao's words caused a burst of jubilation. Xu's father and mother and He Daqing were delighted. Sha Zhu looked depressed. He thought he had tied with Xu Damao, but he didn't expect to lose to Xu Damao so quickly.

Lou Xiao'e looked a little unnatural, but she soon regained her smile and congratulated He Yushui.

The Xu family was filled with joy over He Yushui's pregnancy the entire night.

After the meal, Yan Bugui left tactfully. Xu Damao thought a lot while eating. Among the three uncles in Qinman Siheyuan, Yan Bugui was the only one who had some bottom line. His only shortcoming was his greed for money, which had penetrated into his bones.

"Teacher Yan, to be honest, I don't want to waste time with you anymore. As you can see now, your family is the only one in this courtyard that hasn't moved out. But I, Xu Damao, am not a sucker. Eight hundred is indeed a bit too much. How about this? I'll give you three hundred yuan for moving expenses. If that's ok, fine. If not, we can continue to waste time!" Xu Damao said.

Seeing that Xu Damao had given in, Yan Bugui happily continued to bargain. After some discussion, the moving fee was finally negotiated to 400 yuan, and the two families finally reached an agreement.

……

The next morning, Xu Damao got up early, but found that Lou Xiao'e woke up earlier than him.

He Yushui was still young and her pregnancy did not affect her normal life. After breakfast, Xu Damao and He Yushui took Lou Xiao'e to deal with the Lou family's property.

Everything has been reported, and now all we have to do is wait for news.

After dealing with the affairs of the Lou family, Xu Damao took his two daughters to look at houses.

The crackdown is over and today's market is very suitable for doing business. Coupled with Lou Xiao'e's identity as a Hong Kong businessman, many things can be done much more conveniently.

Business in Sijiu City naturally has to start with opening restaurants. He Daqing and He Yuzhu are both ready-made chefs. In recent years, He Yuzhu has changed his previous way of dealing with people and has become low-key and steady. He has taken in several apprentices in the steel rolling mill over the years, and even He Yuzhu's son has learned to cook.

There are already chefs available, so there is no reason not to open a restaurant.

Led by Fang Chongzi, Xu Damao and the other two came to a shop. This shop had a two-story storefront, which was fifty to sixty meters wide, nearly twenty meters deep, and more than four meters high. There was a yard behind the storefront, and behind the yard was another two-story building, which served as both a residence and a warehouse.

(End of this chapter)