Chapter 583: Banquet

As time passed, the sky gradually darkened.

The number of young people also increased.

Yang Canghai looked at this group of poor relatives, feeling a bit restless and uneasy.

He didn't understand why his father and mother would come to acknowledge these poor relatives; no, they weren't actually relatives, they could only be called neighbors.

He didn't understand the modest feeling of returning home in fine clothes.

He only thought that chatting and laughing with such people lowered his own status.

But he didn't dare show it, so he could only endure the discomfort and deal with others.

Yang Tian and Yang Zhangfeng had no such psychological burden; seeing more and more children, their lively personalities came out, and they quickly fell in with the new companions.

Yang Zhangfeng especially got along well with Liu Guangtian's child, because he had heard from his father that this uncle might teach him about fun things.

Liu Hansong was a bit older than him, and facing Yang Zhangfeng's enthusiasm, he also couldn't put on airs.

After being cajoled by his younger brother, he ended up revealing the family's savings.

As soon as Yang Zhangfeng saw these antiques, he couldn't move his feet.

"Song Ge, what is this brazier?"

Liu Hansong gave him a popular science explanation.

"My dad said, this is a Qing dynasty imitation of a Xuande brazier; we have a real one at home, and my dad doesn't let me play with it casually."

Yang Zhangfeng then picked up a cricket cage.

"What is this?"

"This is a cricket cage made from a gourd."

"What are crickets?"

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Yang Zhangfeng was like a hundred thousand questions, and soon Liu Hansong couldn't keep up.

Yang Tian, however, was very interested in the siheyuan, and he pulled He Jiaole around for a wander.

"Jiale (maybe a shop name) Ge, why don't you and Hansong Ge share the same surname?"

He Jiaole was very generous and didn't feel offended.

"I was adopted by my uncle, so I take his surname."

"Now my uncle is my father."

It's too complicated; Yang Tian can't figure it out.

"So awesome!"

He Jiaole looked speechless; "Is it really that impressive? I don't feel it."

"Jiale (maybe a shop name) Ge, this pillar is really thick."

"Of course it's thick—haven't you heard of the top beam pillar?"

"This is the top beam pillar."

"So impressive."

"Jiale (maybe a shop name) Ge, why is this courtyard so big?"

"Why do houses come in big and small?"

"Why are the houses in each courtyard different?"

He Jiaole rolled his eyes, saying, "I'm just a trainee cook, why are you telling me all this?"

"These siheyuan courtyards used to be occupied by officials; each courtyard and each room had different functions."

"For example, the main house in the zhengyuan is where the head of the household lives."

"The side wings on both sides are where the head of the household's sons live."

"The rear zhengyuan, however, is for the head of the household's elders."

"The rear houzhaofang is for the female members of the household."

"Different people live in different places."

"The frontmost daozuofang is for the household's servants."

"If the household has many people, one can also build east wing courtyards, west wing courtyards, east-west wing courtyards, and set up gardens, mainly for the male members' leisure."

"One can also build a rear garden, mainly for the household's female family members."

The more Yang Tian listened, the more interesting he found it; originally, houses had so many particulars.

He Jiaole knowing so much made him admire him.

"Jiale (maybe a shop name) Ge, you're so awesome."

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Yang Yuntian, meanwhile, was with Liu Yutong, discussing clothing and fashion with her.

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Later, as more people came, the children split into three groups.

Yang Canghai was an exception; he stayed close to Yang Qing and refused to leave.

As more and more people arrived, the siheyuan became livelier, and soon Xu Damao also came over.

This guy isn't like in TV dramas, where he'd go out early to hang out; now he's still showing movies.

However, he's no longer at the steel rolling plant; moreover, when he once accompanied foreign guests, he became acquainted with Director Lu, and went to the Beijing Film Academy.

Li Da Xiong is an honest sort, just like Liu Guangtian, still sticking to his old trade.

After getting off work, he helped Yang Qing entertain his bodyguard and assistant.

"Qing'er."

Xu Damao felt a bit nervous upon seeing Yang Qing.

After all, he's a person with a hundred-billion fortune now, not the poor little thing he used to be.

Xu Damao didn't know that, over the past few years, Yang Qing's wealth had already exceeded a hundred billion.

Just the company Numerous Stars Electrical Appliances alone has a market value of over seventy billion.

Yang Qing saw Xu Damao and gave him a hug.

"Damao bro, I'm really happy to see you."

Seeing Yang Qing's attitude toward him, Xu Damao breathed a sigh of relief.

"Qing'er, how long will you stay this time when you come back?"

Yang Qing patted his shoulder.

"I'll probably come to the mainland often from now on."

Then he added jokingly.

"Damao bro, where are you working now?"

Xu Damao laughed.

"Since the last time we entertained Li Xiaolong, Mao Ying and others at the siheyuan, Dean Lu transferred me to Beiying."

"I now work part-time at Beiying doing projection work, while also studying cinematography."

"Moreover, I now represent Beiying, responsible for liaising with Li Xiaolong and Mao Ying."

"The job is great and the pay is good; I've also gone with Li Long and Mao Ying's group to many mountainous areas for screenings."

"I greatly admire both Li Xiaolong and Mao Ying."

"I heard, Qing'er, you've also contributed a lot."

"How could he not contribute? Every year, his enterprises must fund the two's foundations, the family office, and also donate a portion in the family's name."

"Mao Ying and Li Xiaolong can freely spend money in the mainland; it can be said that Yang Qing contributed half of that."

"The rest, much of it comes from people of Jingmen, and also from artists of Eternal Splendor."

"All of this should be done; Damao bro, are you willing to develop in Gangdao?"

Xu Damao felt warm inside, then shook his head.

"I'll forget it; one should be content in life, and I'm already quite satisfied with my current life."

"Besides, I also enjoy working together with Li Xiaolong and Mao Ying."

"Furthermore, Beiying has been very good to me."

Yang Qing nodded.

"In the future, cooperation between Eternal Splendor and Beiying will increase; see if you're willing to take part, and I'll put in a good word for you."

Xu Damao quickly waved his hands.

"No, better not; I know my level—aside from having a bit of talent for playing villains, there's nothing else."

Yang Qing laughed heartily upon hearing that.

As more and more people came over, Yang Qing couldn't continue chatting with Xu Damao.

After everyone had met each other, people gradually took their seats at the table.

Bang Geng also came.

Yang Qing didn't say much to Bang Geng, letting Qin Huairu handle it herself.

Anyway, she also has a little stash; if she wants to help the white-eyed wolf, let her go—he doesn't want to get involved.

After He Yuzhu and Nan Yi finished preparing the dishes, Yang Qing had them sit down.

Their generation sat together, the elders sat together, the young people sat together, the women sat together, and Yang Qing's bodyguards and assistants sat together.

After Yang Qing exchanged pleasantries with everyone, they started eating; the dishes were well prepared.

After Yang Qing took two bites, he involuntarily glanced at He Yuzhu and Nan Yi.

"Zhuzi bro and Nan Yi bro, are you still working at the factory?"

He Yuzhu nodded.

"If not at the factory, where else could I go? I finally managed to become a section chief."

Nan Yi also nodded; their situations are similar.

"Nowadays, even a little bit counts as being an official."

Yan Jie Cheng had long harbored the idea of going into business.

"If you ask me, you guys are just stupid."

"Just with your skills, opening a casual eatery outside would earn you more than working in the factory."