SFS Chapter 150 The Capital
Chapter 150 The Capital
Meanwhile, Zhao Yuan's courtyard house in Beijing has also completed a comprehensive renovation and meticulous decoration.
Summer vacation has arrived in the blink of an eye.
On this day, the sky was exceptionally blue, the sun shone brightly, and a gentle breeze brought a touch of coolness.
Zhao Yuan, along with Factory Director Zhong, Uncle Zhong, Aunt Zhong, his own wife, and daughter, boarded a train bound for Beijing. Along the way, they chatted and laughed, filled with anticipation and hope for the future.
After a long and tiring journey, Zhaoyuan finally brought his family to the courtyard house they had longed for.
However, to their great surprise, Zhou Jiefang and Gong Xianjin had been waiting for them in the courtyard for quite some time.
Upon seeing Zhao Yuan, Zhou Jiefang immediately greeted him with a broad smile, opening his arms warmly and saying:
"Brother Zhao, a warm welcome to Beijing! Let's make a big splash together here!"
As everyone stepped into the courtyard, Uncle Zhong and his uncle were immediately drawn to the scene before them.
They could hardly believe their eyes. The once dilapidated and crumbling courtyard house had been completely transformed! The two were so excited that their eyes welled up with tears.
After calming down a bit, Uncle Zhong and his uncle couldn't wait to put down what they were holding and begin to carefully examine the courtyard. With each corner they passed, a flood of fond childhood memories rushed back. The laughter and joy they shared in the courtyard all those years seemed like it was just yesterday, filling them with deep emotion.
Meanwhile, the Zhao sisters, Zhao Zhaodi and Zhao Laidi, were also extremely excited. Like two joyful little birds, they ran and jumped around their yard, their faces beaming with happiness.
Zhao Nana, who has just learned to walk, runs behind her two older sisters with her short legs. Aunt Zhong follows behind Zhao Nana, her hands ready to support her if she falls at any moment.
Meanwhile, Lin Fangfang, who was six months pregnant, was not idle either. She carefully stepped forward, examining every detail of the courtyard house from room to room. Although her movements were somewhat inconvenient, the joy in her eyes was evident.
I must say, Zhou Jiefang did an absolutely brilliant job this time!
He not only successfully rebuilt the courtyard house, but also meticulously completed all the renovations. Even more commendable is that he skillfully arranged the entire house according to Zhaoyuan's descriptions and requirements.
From the placement of the furniture to the selection and matching of decorations, everything perfectly matched Zhao Yuan's expectations. Seeing all this, Zhao Yuan was overjoyed and couldn't help but smile as he walked forward, gently patting Zhou Jiefang on the back and saying:
"Liberation, thank you so much!"
Hearing this, Zhou Jiefang smiled憨厚ly and replied:
"Don't be so polite, it's all I should do."
Zhao Yuan greeted him, "Professor Gong, please come and sit in the living room."
So, everyone chatted warmly as they walked toward the living room.
After visiting the courtyard house, Uncle Zhong and his brother immediately put down their things and began preparing dinner without stopping.
The sounds of pots and pans clattering came from the kitchen, accompanied by enticing aromas that filled everyone with anticipation for the sumptuous dinner to come.
Zhao Yuan, Zhou Jiefang, and Gong Xianjin walked into the spacious and bright living room, chatting and laughing. They first looked around, then walked together to the soft and comfortable sofa and sat down in turn.
Lin Fangfang gracefully approached, carrying an exquisite tea set. With a smile, she brewed a fragrant cup of hot tea for everyone.
The three friends relaxed and chatted casually in the living room.
"Dinner is ready! Everyone, let's stop chatting and continue our conversation while we eat!"
Uncle Zhong carried the dishes into the restaurant and spoke to Zhao Yuan and the others.
Upon hearing this, the three of them got up and headed to the restaurant, and the children also walked towards the restaurant excitedly.
Upon arriving at the restaurant, everyone sat together according to their seating arrangement. Looking at the table full of delicious-looking and fragrant dishes, they couldn't help but drool.
"Wow, Zhaoyuan, this flavor is absolutely amazing!"
Gong Xianjin couldn't wait to pick up his chopsticks, take a bite of food, and put it in his mouth. After chewing it carefully, he couldn't help but let out a heartfelt exclamation.
Zhou Jiefang, who was standing to the side, nodded in agreement.
"Yes, if you opened a restaurant with this skill, the business would definitely be booming!"
Upon hearing their praise, Zhao Yuan's face lit up with pride and he responded with a smile:
"Haha, this is my uncle's specialty. His cooking skills are comparable to those of a royal chef. How could it not be delicious?"
At this moment, Gong Xianjin suddenly had a flash of inspiration, turned to look at Zhao Yuan and asked:
"Since Uncle has such superb culinary skills, Zhaoyuan, have you ever considered having him open a luxury hotel in the capital? With Uncle's skill level, plus your unparalleled business acumen, it would definitely attract many diners, and it might even become a shining pearl in the capital's catering industry!"
"I hadn't thought of that. Uncle, you're so old. Running a hotel is hard work!" Zhao Yuan said with a worried expression.
“Zhaoyuan, don’t underestimate your uncle. I’m only 53 years old this year, and I’m in excellent health! If you really want to develop your career in the hotel industry, I will definitely support you wholeheartedly! This is my old profession, and I’d be happy to do something at this age.”
Zhong Weijie answered with a hearty laugh.
At this moment, Zhong Weibin, who was standing to the side, also spoke up:
“Zhaoyuan, our family has been chefs for generations, and your brother especially loves cooking. He also has quite a few apprentices in the capital. In my opinion, we should seriously consider opening our own hotel.”
"Uncle, godfather, is what you said true?"
Zhao Yuan asked, somewhat incredulously.
“Of course it’s true, Zhaoyuan. Look, I’ve just turned 50 this year, and your uncle is 53, but we’re both in good health. We could work for another 10 years without any problem. Besides, your godmother has fully recovered now, so I can dedicate more time and energy to this.”
Zhong Weibin nodded earnestly and explained.
Hearing this, Zhao Yuan's eyes gradually lit up, and he said excitedly:
"Well, if that's the case, then it's decided! We'll open a hotel in the capital. Uncle, could you please go out and look around tomorrow to see where there are suitable properties for a hotel? If you can buy one directly, that would be best; if not, renting is fine too."