At the beginning, he took his seven younger siblings to join Yi Zhonghai.

And the passengers in the car could finally "breathe".

"Pfft... I can't hold it in anymore, hahaha."

"I can't take it anymore, oh my god, I'm suffocating! These little brats are so cute!"

"They're quite clever, aren't they? They can calculate so clearly with such a small amount of knowledge."

......

The people in the carriage saw that they had finally figured it out.

I don't know who laughed first.

Then the entire carriage burst into laughter.

Many people exaggeratedly slapped their thighs or the seat cushions in front of them.

Some even slapped the carriage panels so hard they made a loud banging sound.

Yi Zhonghai and Tan Xiulian were thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Suddenly she stopped laughing.

Moreover, he felt that even a tiny pinhole on his old face would cause blood to spurt out a long way.

Yi Zhonghai wanted to slap himself. Why did he have to start a conversation when he was just getting on the bus?

Get out of the car.

Yi Zhongding and his group had walked a distance.

I could also hear laughter coming from the bus behind me in the distance.

Two more sentences were carried to their ears by the wind: "Master Yi, remember to let me know when the children are born. I promise to attend the full moon celebration for every single one of the babies."

"We're here too!"

......

Yi Zhonghai has unusually activated "rapid speed".

He didn't even dare to think about what would happen if this got back to the steel rolling mill.

How can he possibly continue as the workshop director?!

"Pfft, why are you walking so fast? Aren't you going to take care of the kids?"

Tan Xiulian hadn't stopped laughing since she got off the bus; her face was practically twitching from laughing so hard.

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai stopped in his tracks, rubbed his face with both hands, and pretended to be nonchalant.

But suddenly he and Tan Xiulian started laughing again.

Laughter is contagious.

The children, not understanding why their older brother and sister-in-law were laughing, joined in the laughter.

On the short walk to Fengzeyuan.

Their joyful laughter echoed all along the way.

We arrived at Fengzeyuan.

Yi Zhongding looked around curiously at the top-notch restaurant in front of him, a place that had been the subject of countless anecdotes and legends about famous people.

The main branch of Fengzeyuan Restaurant on Zhushikou Street is a four-courtyard building.

From the outside, the houses are decorated with green tiles and exquisite facades.

The interior is elegant and uniquely styled.

It's summer now, and the restaurant has replaced its chairs with rattan chairs.

In winter, a fleece cover would be put on.

The countertop is inlaid with silver all around.

luxurious!

This is the first impression outsiders have of it.

"Brother, have you asked Zhu Zi about the price here? Don't end up losing a year's salary."

Tan Xiulian didn't think anything of it at first, but she became reserved after entering the courtyard.

"That would require eating dragon liver and phoenix marrow, don't worry. Not to mention me and Zhongding, even if Zhonghua, a carpenter, saved up his money for two months, he could treat us to a meal."

Yi Zhonghai patted the back of her hand to reassure her.

Actually, he didn't know exactly how much it would cost.

I also felt a little regretful that I hadn't asked Zhu Zi before.

But could a dignified "workshop director, a cadre with a level 17 salary and a wage of 99 yuan—Yi Zhonghai" possibly be short of money for his younger siblings' meals?

joke.

Eat to your heart's content!

Tan Xiulian had no idea what he was thinking.

But as soon as I heard what he said, I immediately stopped being nervous.

The head of the household and his two younger brothers are all very capable people.

What do I have to be afraid of!

After the group sat down...

Yi Zhonghai got up and went to the counter to order: "Hello, comrade, this is our first time here, there are eleven of us in total. Do you have any recommendations?"

"Hello, comrade, is this a family going out to eat?"

"Here is the menu. Let me point out a few signature dishes and tell you the prices. See if it suits your taste."

The waiter picked up the menu and chatted happily.

Yi Zhonghai looked at it for a while, first looking at a few of Fengzeyuan's signature dishes that he knew.

Such as: Shark fin soup, braised cuttlefish roe, chicken and white fungus soup, clear soup with bird's nest, braised three whites in fermented rice wine, live fish in sauce...

But if you actually click on all of them.

I reckon his monthly salary wouldn't be enough to cover it.

"How about I recommend something to you? I'm Wang Yuanji, the head waiter here. A few days ago, I ordered a menu that the comrades liked, so we call it the 'Four-Four Banquet'."

Seeing his hesitation, Wang Yuanji spoke up promptly.

As for whether this family is broke and just looking to freeload,

He trusted the judgment of his own eyes.

At first glance, one could tell that the middle-aged man in front of them had the composed demeanor of an official.

And the young man sitting at the table, needless to say.

He couldn't quite describe the feeling.

But the composure in his eyes was extraordinary.

The skin color, clothing, and the toys in the hands of those little dolls were all noticeable.

It's obviously a golden baby made with "money".

Furthermore.

We were really mistaken.

What does it matter?

This isn't a private transaction.

The authorities will hold these people accountable.

"Okay, thank you."

Yi Zhonghai stopped worrying about it.

"The 'Four-Four Feast' consists of four cold dishes, four main dishes, four side dishes, and four main rice dishes."

"These dishes are enough to fill you up. I'll also arrange some of our signature dishes for you."

"For the four cold dishes, we'll have braised duck feet, shredded chicken and cucumber, glass tripe, and stir-fried pork kidney."

"The four essential items, you know."

"Braised sea cucumber with scallions is a must-have. Without it, you've wasted your time eating at Fengzeyuan."

"How about adding a dish of braised yellow croaker? Food connoisseurs are particular about the season, and this is the perfect time to eat yellow croaker, when it's at its fattest and most tender."

"Add some braised prawns and braised pork intestines, and you'll have all four main dishes."

"Four-line items, you know."

"Let's start with a braised cuttlefish roe soup. This dish is incredibly expensive and everyone loves it. I can't tell you who, you'll have to figure it out yourself."

"Add some stir-fried double crisp, braised fish slices, and crystal pork knuckle, and you're all set."

"For the last four dishes, let's have a stir-fried white, salty, and pork dish, which is perfect for cleansing the palate. Let's also have braised morel mushrooms."

"For the main course, we'll have baked steamed buns and baked silver thread rolls. Since there are so many people in your family, I think four pounds should be enough. That should be enough."

"If you're still hungry after you've finished eating, you can have another dish of premium bird's nest to finish off the last bite."

Wang Yuanji smiled and rattled off a list of dishes.

"Alright, Comrade Wang, we'll do it your way. How much?"

Yi Zhonghai simply nodded.

He was satisfied with all the signature dishes he knew.

"Alright then, four tables per table, that'll be thirty-six yuan in total. If you have four jin of grain coupons, then we'll reduce it by one yuan."

Wang Yuanji quickly fiddled with the abacus a few times.

"Excuse me, may I ask one more question? Are the dishes limited, such as braised pork intestines and stir-fried duck feet, enough for each of the nine children?

"And the staple food, we need to make sure our whole family has enough to eat."

Yi Zhonghai glanced back and asked softly.

"Don't worry, I'll talk to the kitchen and make sure you don't have any trouble cooking, and that your whole family is well-fed."

Wang Yuanji patted his chest and said.

"Thank you then. Here, thirty-six yuan. Grain coupons are more valuable than money."

Yi Zhonghai counted out the money, handed it to him, and smiled as he spoke.

"Hey, you're really shrewd."

Wang Yuanji smiled at him and gave him a thumbs up.

After ordering, Yi Zhonghai returned to the table and sat down.