Going home for the Chinese New Year with a year-end bonus of 100 million

After listening, Yang Jianguo nodded.

"Yes, Xiao Fan is right."

"Manager Zhou is helping out of respect for Yao Yao, but we can't be ungrateful."

"It's only right to treat someone to a meal and thank them in person."

Wang Xiuying also realized, "Yes, yes, we should invite them! Look at me, I was so happy that I forgot about that."

She turned to Zhou Yao.

"Alright, Yao Yao, you go with your brother. Business is more important!"

Yang Jianguo reminded his son, "Xiao Fan, remember to bring something with you when you go, don't go empty-handed."

"Buy some cigarettes and alcohol, it's never too much of a gift."

"Okay, Dad, don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Yang Fan nodded in agreement, then said to Zhou Yao, "Zhou Yao, shall we go? Let's book a place first, then call Uncle Zhou."

"Okay, big brother!" Zhou Yao replied readily, then obediently said to the elders:

"Uncle and Aunt, Third Uncle and Third Aunt, we'll be going now! I'll definitely come back another day to try Auntie's dumplings!"

"Okay, okay, I'll come anytime! Auntie will make it for you!"

Wang Xiuying smiled and saw the two to the door. Watching Zhou Yao's lively figure, she couldn't help but add another sentence to Yang Fan.

"Xiao Fan, take good care of Yao Yao!"

"Okay, Mom, let's go back inside, it's cold outside."

……

Stepping into the black Mercedes-Benz E300, a faint leather smell from the new car still lingered in the cabin.

Yang Fan fastened his seatbelt and slowly drove the car out of the yard, asking as he did so:

"Zhou Yao, which restaurant around here is upscale and has good food? Or... what kind of food does your uncle usually like to eat?"

Upon hearing the word "eat," Zhou Yao's eyes lit up instantly.

She blurted it out almost without thinking.

"I know! My uncle loves 'Wang Ji Sliced ​​Fish' the most! It's just two blocks away, only a five-minute drive!"

She turned around to face Yang Fan, her face showing the excitement unique to recommending food.

"Brother Fan, you have no idea how amazing that restaurant's sliced ​​fish is!"

"The fish is killed to order and sliced ​​thinly. It's cooked in just a few seconds in their special hot and sour broth, resulting in a tender and smooth texture! The most crucial element is their dipping sauce!"

"The owner's homemade chili sauce is fragrant but not overpowering. It seems to have crushed peanuts and some secret spices in it. Dipping the freshly cooked fish slices in it and putting it in my mouth... oh my god, the taste is amazing!"

As she spoke, she couldn't help but swallow, gazing longingly at Yang Fan.

"Shall we go eat that tonight?"

"My uncle will be thrilled! And let me tell you, that restaurant is incredibly popular; you can't get a table without making a reservation in advance."

"But I have the boss's phone number; I'll book a private room right now!"

Seeing her greedy look, Yang Fan laughed.

"Okay, whatever you say."

"If you say it's delicious, then it must be good." Yang Fan nodded, then suddenly remembered something, "By the way, does your uncle drink? If he does, I'll bring two bottles of good wine over."

Zhou Yao shook her head: "No need, no need. My uncle basically doesn't drink alcohol, saying it's a waste of time. He only drinks some tea or beverages at most."

"He doesn't drink..." Yang Fan thought for a moment, "But he smokes, right? I'll buy him a carton."

As he was speaking, he saw a brightly lit tobacco and alcohol supermarket on the side of the road, so he turned on his turn signal and pulled over.

"Zhou Yao, wait for me a moment, I'm going inside to buy something."

"Okay, Fan-ge, you go ahead, I'll call the owner of 'Wang Ji' right now to reserve a private room!" Zhou Yao had already taken out her phone and started scrolling through her contacts.

Yang Fan walked into the supermarket.

He walked straight to the cigarette counter, his gaze sweeping over the high-end cigarettes.

Since we're going to give it as a gift, it can't be too stingy.

His gaze fell on the cigarette pack, which was predominantly dark red and gold.

Harmony with the world.

"Boss, give me a pack of He Tianxia cigarettes," Yang Fan said, pointing to the pack.

The shopkeeper behind the counter glanced at Yang Fan, deftly took out a brand new one from the cabinet, and then put it in a gift bag.

"Nine hundred and seventy."

Yang Fan readily scanned the code to pay and walked out of the supermarket with the bag in his hand.

This money was well spent.

Back in the car, Zhou Yao had just hung up the phone with a smile on her face.

"Got it, Fan-ge! We booked a small private room, and the owner said he'll hold it for us until 7 PM!"

"I told him I was treating my uncle to dinner, and he even said he'd pick out the freshest fish for us!"

"That's efficient!" Yang Fan smiled as he placed the gift bag on the back seat. "The room's booked, the gift's bought, now... shouldn't we call Uncle Zhou?"

"Right, right, right!" Zhou Yao slapped her forehead, "I almost forgot about the main character!"

She found Zhou Dahai's number and dialed it; the call was answered quickly.

"Hey? Yao Yao, what's up?" Zhou Dahai's voice came through the receiver, with some background noise.

"Uncle! Where are you? Are you done with your work?" Zhou Yao asked cheerfully.

"Still in the market office, taking care of some things. What's up?"

"Uncle, don't make any plans for tonight! My brother Fan, Yang Fan, wants to treat you to dinner to thank you for your help today!"

There was a pause on the other end of the phone, followed by Zhou Dahai's polite refusal: "Oh, why invite me to dinner? It's nothing, they're all your friends, Yao Yao, no need to be so polite..."

Zhou Yao immediately played her trump card, lowering her voice and speaking in a seductive tone: "Uncle... I've already booked the place... It's 'Wang Ji Sliced ​​Fish'..."

The words "sliced ​​fish" seemed to have a magical power; there was a noticeable two-second silence on the other end of the phone.

Then Zhou Dahai's voice rang out again, much lighter, but still carrying a hint of reserve:

"...You silly girl! Okay, okay, Yang is being so polite... I should be done by six o'clock. Where did you guys book?"

"Wang Ji! We've already booked a private room! Uncle, just come over at six o'clock, the Chunhua Hall!"

"Okay! I'll be there around six o'clock."

"Okay! I'll be waiting for you, Uncle!"

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yao gave Yang Fan an "OK" sign and smiled like a little fox.

"Got it! My uncle agreed immediately as soon as he heard it was sliced ​​fish!"

Yang Fan was amused by her. He checked the time; it was almost 5:30.

"Shall we go over there now? Let's wait there first and order the fish while we're at it."

"Let's go! It's very close, just a five-minute drive. There's a parking lot behind there," Zhou Yao said expertly.

……