Chapter 278: Get rid of the donkey after unloading the mill

Hearing Xiao Dang's words, Qin Huairu gave Xiao Dang a sideways glance and said unhappily:

"He's still thinking about finding a partner, isn't he?"

"I already have sons and daughters; when your brother gets married, I'll have to become a grandmother."

"What's there to be particular about?"

"Saving that bit of money can do a lot."

Jia Zhangshi: "Exactly, exactly, we won't waste that money."

"Even if your mom doesn't pay much attention to her appearance, Sha Shu still likes her."

Xiao Dang: "Alright, here we go—no, Mom, Sha Shu is so good; since he likes you this much, shouldn't you consider marrying him?"

"Huaihua and I don't object at all."

Qin Huairu glared at Xiao Dang and said unhappily:

"But your brother opposes it!"

Xiao Dang: "I don't think it's my brother opposing it."

Hearing that, Qin Huairu frowned, a bit nervous, and asked:

"Did your brother say something to you?"

Xiao Dang shook his head and said:

"No, it's just that he refuses to say anything when I ask, which I find strange."

"I've thought it over carefully; my brother has no reason to oppose it."

"He also has no reason to suddenly treat Sha Shu with indifference."

"After all, Sha Shu hasn't done anything to him."

"So I analyzed; there must be something going on between them."

Qin Huairu said unhappily: "What could possibly be going on?"

"It's just that your brother has grown up and formed his own opinions."

"Boys, who would want their mom to find them a stepfather?"

"Alright, don't talk about this anymore; I'm annoyed."

Xiao Dang thought for a moment and said: "Okay, then I won't bring it up."

"Let's talk about your image, Mom; really, you should pay attention to it."

Huaihua interjected: "Mom has clothes but she won't even wear them."

Qin Huairu: "Sha Shu actually said to wear them, and if they get ruined he'll buy me new ones."

"That sounds nice, but the money for buying them isn't his—it's mine, and I'm the one who feels the pinch."

Xiao Dang: "No, Mom, it's all Sha Shu's money, okay?"

"I've realized you're becoming more and more unreasonable."

Qin Huairu said angrily: "Fine, I won't be reasonable."

"If I were reasonable, could you have grown this big?"

"If I were reasonable, could our family often see meat?"

"Xiao Dang, it's not Mom criticizing you, but you've grown into an adult."

"You're all about to start families, huh."

"Starting a family costs money, doesn't it?"

"When you have kids in the future, you'll have to spend money, right?"

"Everything needs money, you know?"

"If I don't save a bit, once you all have your own homes, what will I do? Go drink the northwest wind?"

Xiao Dang: "Just marry Sha Shu and it'll be settled."

Qin Huairu snorted coldly and said nothing.

Huaihua: "Mom, actually we don't need your money."

Qin Huairu: "That sounds nice, even nicer than singing."

"Just look at your sister first."

"She acts like she's rich, wanting to do this and that, but when it comes to finding a partner she has no house—I wonder how you'll manage in the future."

Xiao Dang: "I've talked it over with Sha Shu; the house that the Deaf Old Lady left him we can temporarily live in."

Qin Huairu frowned and asked: "No, how can you just decide that on your own?"

"Where would Sha Shu live then?"

Xiao Dang laughed: "So I want you to marry Sha Shu."

"Then you and Sha Shu will live in the small room, while Huaihua and Grandma stay outside."

Qin Huairu: "I see, I was saying that you're forcing me to marry Shazhu."

"I tell you, no way."

"No house, then forget it; look again."

Xiao Dang nearly cried: "Easy to say, but I have feelings for him."

Huaihua laughed: "Mom, actually this is suitable; if Sha Shu lives with you, then that house in the Houyuan could be left for my sister, right?"

"Then you'd gain a son-in-law who moves into your family for free."

Chunfeng Fandian.

Packed to capacity.

Everyone is lining up outside.

There are no seats inside, huh.

Yan Jiecheng walked in, so happy his mouth couldn't stay closed.

He came to Yu Li's side and said excitedly:

"Good fellow, this is really popular now."

Yu Li smiled like a flower, "Of course, there are still people queuing outside."

Yan Jiecheng: "Sure, sure, I saw it."

"After work I'll head right here."

"I know business is good, but I didn't expect it to be this good."

"There are quite a few people lining up at the door."

Yu Li: "Yeah, they raise prices while we don't, so customers just come in."

"Running a restaurant relies on customers spreading the word."

"The hotter you get, the more people come."

"The fewer seats you have, the more they come here."

Yan Jiecheng nodded and said, "Exactly, but mainly our Sichuan cuisine is authentic."

Yu Li: "Right, right, hey, let's go inside; I have something to tell you."

Inside, Yu Li said happily:

"I've greeted Pangzi, and he agreed."

Yan Jiecheng exclaimed, "That Pangzi, who would have thought?"

"Shazhu, Shazhu, aren't you supposed to be awesome?"

"I think this time you're going to fall flat; even your best disciples can betray you."

Yu Li: "Exactly, I didn't expect Pangzi to agree as soon as he said so."

Yan Jiecheng: "Then what are we waiting for? Just let Shazhu leave, and that's it."

"An extra day costs dozens of yuan, plus the dishes; it's a huge loss."

Yu Li: "I'm not waiting for you, you know."

"It's better if you tell him."

"I'll go tell him, and later he'll just give me some nonsense."

"If he starts swearing again, I don't want to hear it."

Yan Jiecheng slapped his chest and said, "I'll go make him settle the bill and leave immediately!"

"I wonder if he'll still bring the dishes."

"Hmph, he's been causing trouble for so long and our old dad never really dealt with me."

"Just thinking about it makes me angry."

"He's the mastermind behind it all."

"By the way, settle his bill for today."

Yu Li nodded, "Right."

Then.

She opened the drawer and began counting money.

Yan Jiecheng watched Yu Li count, and when she handed him the money, he furrowed his brows and asked:

"Wasn't it over eighty?"

Yu Li: "Aren't I afraid he'll cause a fuss?"

Yan Jiecheng: "What fuss? There's not even eighty of it."

After saying that, he placed the extra money on the counter and turned to leave.

In the back kitchen, Yan Jiecheng walked straight up to Shazhu and said:

"Shazhu, come with me for a moment."

Shazhu gave Yan Jiecheng a glance and walked aside with him.

"What's up?" Shazhu asked.

Yan Jiecheng: "Shazhu, there are some things my wife can't really say."

"Only I can tell you."

"Look at the restaurants around us."

"The hired chefs don't cost more than a thousand yuan."

"Look at this..."

Shazhu nodded and interrupted, "Alright, alright, stop it, huh."

"I get what you mean now."

"Are you planning to let me go?"

Yan Jiecheng handed the money to Shazhu and said with a smile:

"Dealing with smart people is refreshing, so let's settle up."

Shazhu lowered his head, glanced at the money in Yan Jiecheng's hand, then looked up at Yan Jiecheng, nodded, and smiled.