Chapter 126: Cai Quanwu Enters the Factory 2.0

In the end, Zhang Ping'an still took two bottles of wine along and went with Wang Xiaoling to He Daqing's house for the banquet.

"Ping'an, sister-in-law, sit down, sit down quickly. I must thank you both today."

Soon, everyone was seated according to their status; Qin Pandi sat at a small side table with Wang Xiaoling, Yushui, and Yuliang to eat, while the four grown men drank at the main table.

"Ping'an, I used your method today. I didn't expect that after Director Li ate it, he gave me an employment form without a second word." He Daqing immediately took that employment form out from his bosom and handed it to Cai Quanwu.

"Hahaha, it seems you put your heart into the cooking, Brother He, and Director Li was satisfied with the meal."

"Hey, don't mention it. Everything I made today was a famous dish, especially the Nine-Turn Intestines. The smell alone takes hold of you first. I'll invite you to taste it another day."

"Cough, cough, deal."

For some reason, Zhang Ping'an thought of Xiaopang from a program in his past life, who seemed to have made the authentic Nine-Turn Intestines; the judges who ate it were all silent, gritting their teeth, as it was so delicious it was hard to forget.

"Come, come, let's drink. Zhuzi, you and Quanwu aren't married yet, so eat less of the soft-shelled turtle, otherwise you won't be able to digest it and it'll be a waste."

"..."

"Ping'an, you don't say, our Director Li is actually quite easy to talk to. I thought it would take a lot of effort, but he handled it on the spot."

"Indeed, Director Li is a man of action, and since he is our direct superior in logistics, he generally doesn't refuse what he can handle."

"That's right. In the future, we must invite Director Li to taste more of our famous Lu Cuisine dishes. Zhuzi, you also need to practice well and master Sichuan Cuisine, so you can give Director Li another option."

"..."

Is this right? Zhang Ping'an felt like the conversation had gone off track, but this was also fine; if He Daqing made friends with Li Huaide early, he could lean on him if anything happened in the future.

"Quanwu, you live in Zhengyangmen, which is too far from here. Take my Bicycle later so you can save time commuting. I'll go buy another one tomorrow."

"No need, Brother. I usually pull cargo, so my legs are fast. It's only a few steps away."

"How can that be? Since your father asked me to look after you, you must listen to your brother. I originally wanted to get you a house closer to us so it would be easier to take care of you, but that can't be done in a short time. Just take the Bicycle back without worry."

"This... Brother, I live quite well in Zhengyangmen, and I don't want to move."

"Oh? Is there someone you like there?" He Daqing noticed the signs immediately.

Zhang Ping'an knew in his heart that Cai Quanwu was likely already fond of the Small Tavern's owner, but it was a pity that Xu Huizhen was already married at this time, even though that man was not good to her.

Zhang Ping'an remembered that in the original story, the first formal meeting between Xu Huizhen and Cai Quanwu was on a snowy night, which should be within these two years. By then, Xu Huizhen's husband had already run away, and her father-in-law had died.

Cai Quanwu's appearance helped her through the most difficult times, and it was this long-term companionship that eventually brought the two together.

"Cough, no, there isn't. Brother, don't talk nonsense. I'm just used to living there."

"..."

"Quanwu, if you like someone, go after her openly. You are a Worker now too. If you are really too shy, then wait for a year; I will teach you with all my might, and you will definitely be able to become a regular employee. You'll have more confidence then."

"Okay, Brother, I will definitely study hard."

"Mm." He Daqing then patted his shoulder with satisfaction.

Shazhu had been quietly watching the show the whole time. At this moment, he finally confirmed that this "Second Uncle" was truly not his father's illegitimate son, and he quietly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

"Zhuzi, you too, help your Second Uncle more in the kitchen."

"Ah? Oh, oh."

"Zhuzi, you'll have to teach your Second Uncle more in the future."

"No problem." Having confirmed the identity, Shazhu patted his chest with a loud thud.

The atmosphere that followed was even more harmonious. He Daqing analyzed Li Huaide's preferences with Zhang Ping'an, while Shazhu began to tell Cai Quanwu about some precautions in the kitchen. Time passed quietly just like that.

Because Cai Quanwu had to go back later and they all had to work tomorrow, they didn't drink too much; each person only drank half a jin before stopping. A little past eight, Cai Quanwu rode the Bicycle home.

After eating and drinking, Zhang Ping'an also stood up to take his leave.

"Uncle Zhang, do you still have that Tiger Bone Wine?"

"What's wrong? You still want to drink?"

When Shazhu was still learning to cook from his master, he had bought two bottles of Tiger Bone Wine from Zhang Ping'an through Xu Damao. At that time, he felt energetic all day, his strength had increased quite a bit, and he learned things quickly. This time, he wanted to get two bottles for Cai Quanwu.

"No, no, it's not for me, it's for my Second Uncle. Back then..." Shazhu recounted the effects he felt after drinking the Tiger Bone Wine back then.

"It has this benefit? No wonder you learned so fast. I thought you had suddenly become enlightened at the time."

"..."

"Deal, the old price."

"Ping'an, take two more bottles. Give two to Quanwu, one to Zhuzi, and I'll take one too, to taste it."

"Dad, I don't have that much money." Shazhu said with a bitter face.

"I'll pay. How much was it?"

"The friendship price Uncle Zhang gave: 500,000 per bottle."

"Deal." He Daqing didn't hesitate and went back into the room to get 2,000,000, which he handed to Zhang Ping'an.

"Alright, I'll bring them to you when I go back."

"Brother Ping'an, is Tiger Bone Wine that valuable?"

"It's different. The ones I give them are brewed with a secret recipe. You'll see when you go back."

Zhang Ping'an locked the courtyard gate and took Wang Xiaoling to the basement under the side room.

"The wine here is all Tiger Bone Wine and Tiger Penis Wine of different vintages, which has great benefits for men."

Zhang Ping'an took out four bottles of wine, but actually secretly swapped three of them; the one for He Daqing was for nourishment and strengthening, while the other three bottles were mostly Space Water.

"Xiao Ling, I'm going to deliver the wine first. You wash up at home and wait for me."

"Mm~" After Zhang Ping'an's development over the past few days, Wang Xiaoling was not as shy anymore.

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"Brother He, this bottle is for you, pure Tiger Bone Wine. Married men all like it. The other three bottles are from a different recipe, but the usage and dosage are the same."

"Cough, deal. Although I don't need it, tasting it is fine." He Daqing took his bottle without changing his expression, and handed the others to Shazhu.

"Zhuzi, keep one of these three bottles, and give the remaining two to your Second Uncle tomorrow."

"Alright, Dad."

He had profited this time; not only could he show his filial piety to his second uncle, but he had also gotten a bottle for free, and after he got married, he could use the money in his hands to buy a couple more bottles of the same brand his father drank to taste.

Returning home and locking the door, Wang Xiaoling had already washed up and crawled into bed; seeing this, Zhang Ping'an also rinsed off briefly, and then the two of them cooperated in singing a duet.

Early the next morning, Cai Quanwu was already waiting at the entrance of the Siheyuan for He Daqing and the others.

"This is my brother Cai Quanwu, and this is..." He Daqing introduced the people from the main Siheyuan group one by one.

"Everyone, I need to take Quanwu to handle his employment paperwork first, so I'll be heading off."

Following the departure of He Daqing and Cai Quanwu, Shazhu was surrounded by the crowd.

"Shazhu, what's the situation? Since when did you have an extra second uncle, and why does he look so much like Uncle He did when he was young?"

Xu Damao took the lead in asking the question on everyone's mind; there was no one here who wasn't a neighbor of many years, and they had all seen He Daqing when he was young.

"It's my grandfather..."

He Daqing had shown the letter to his whole family last night; he knew this foolish son of his was a bit slow, and he was afraid that if he didn't make it clear to him, he would start letting his imagination run wild.

"So that's how it is." These people were not surprised; in this day and age, relatives being separated was nothing unusual, and being able to reunite was a joyous event of the highest order.