Chapter 55
If Chapter 55 isn't enough, just let me know!
After saying that, he turned and left, his manner so imbued with rage that even the wind seemed to carry his anger.
No sooner had Liu Dong and Chen Xueru left than Chen Zhongze, still sneered in the courtyard, "Hmph, me begging her? Mom, listen to what she's saying, is that even human?"
"Still putting on airs and acting all high and mighty, like she knows everything!"
Outside the courtyard.
Chen Xueru's pace gradually slowed down, and a trace of loneliness appeared on her face.
Liu Dong gently put his arm around her shoulder: "Don't be sad... After all, they are family who have lived together for many years. But the situation is different now. I am the one who will spend my life with you. You won't be alone."
"Besides, did he ever truly care about you, even for a single day, before?"
Chen Xueru wasn't one to hold grudges, and hearing these words made her feel much better. She sighed and said, "I'm hungry now... I want to eat roast duck."
Liu Dong immediately replied, "Sure, I can get you a whole roast goose, let alone a roast duck!"
Chen Xueru couldn't help but chuckle, grabbed his arm, and lightly kicked him: "You bad guy!"
"Huh?" Liu Dong pretended not to understand. "You want to eat rotten eggs? I don't buy rotten eggs!"
"Mind your own business!"
In less than ten minutes, the two walked into the gate of Quanjude.
It was around 8 p.m. at this time.
In those days, there were very few customers left in the restaurant at this time.
"Two roast ducks, please!" Chen Xueru stretched out two fair fingers and waved them in the air.
"Alright!" The young waiter turned around and went to get busy.
Not long after, the innkeeper himself came out, looking puzzled: "Ma'am, are you sure you want to order two roast ducks? That's quite a portion; I'm afraid the two of you won't be able to finish them!"
"Take my advice, one is enough. I'll give you a few more dishes as a bonus!"
"Husband—he won't let me eat!" Chen Xueru turned her head and pouted at Liu Dong, acting coquettishly.
Liu Dong was both amused and exasperated, and could only cover his face: "Shopkeeper, please don't mind, just do as she says, we'll take two! If we can't finish them, we'll pack them up and take them home, put them in the refrigerator and eat them slowly!"
When people feel empty inside, they fill it with delicious food. Many people in later generations have gotten through it this way.
Suddenly, Liu Dong turned his head and asked, "Do you particularly like roast duck?"
Chen Xueru nodded: "Yes, this was my favorite flavor when I was little. But later, I had more and more responsibilities, and I almost forgot what I liked..."
"Oh dear!" Liu Dong slapped his thigh. "Why didn't you say so sooner!"
He stood up abruptly and walked straight to the counter: "Shopkeeper, excuse me, what's your surname?"
"His surname is Yang." Manager Yang's expression was not good. "What is it?"
"How's business lately?"
Manager Yang shook his head and sighed helplessly: "We're about to merge, and this shop will hardly be mine anymore. I'll just take it one day at a time and try to clear out the remaining stock. I can't worry about anything else."
Liu Dong smiled and nodded: "You can't say that. Even if it's a public-private partnership, this shop still needs you to run the business!"
"It's pointless." Old Yang waved his hand. "I don't want to bother anymore."
Liu Dong didn't continue discussing policy matters, but instead changed the subject: "Your roast duck tastes truly authentic. I'm looking to buy in bulk right now, just the ducks, I don't need any other side dishes!"
"Snapped!"
A thick stack of banknotes was slammed heavily onto the counter with a crisp, loud sound.
Boss Yang's eyes widened in surprise at first, then his gaze widened even further: "This batch can bake eight. If I work day and night, I can make up to four hundred a day!"
"You can run your business as usual during the day. Just work overtime at night to grill food for me."
"I'll take as many as you bake!"
"Really?" Boss Yang was so surprised that his mouth was wide open, big enough to fit an egg.
"Here's all the real money, why would I lie to you?" Liu Dong smiled slightly.
He paused for a moment, then added, "There's something else I need to trouble you with. Could you tidy up that empty room next door for me? I'll be staying for ten nights. Just have the roast duck freshly roasted and delivered directly to my room every night for those ten nights."
Mr. Yang was so excited he almost jumped up: "Sure, sure, sure! No problem!"
But then she hesitated and muttered under her breath, "But...can you really finish all of this?"
Liu Dong's lips twitched: "Boss Yang, what kind of question is that? Are you out of your mind?"
"Hey, hey, hey!" Old Yang quickly slapped his mouth. "I got too excited! You're probably going to buy it wholesale or give it to relatives and friends, I know, I know—I'll turn up the fire in the stove tonight and make sure to supply you with roast duck!"
"And that doesn't even include side dishes, but I'll give you an additional 10% discount!"
Thanks!
Liu Dong casually counted the stack of banknotes in his hand. "Fifty million, take this first—if it's not enough, just let me know!"
The aroma of roast duck is irresistible, and eating it makes you feel completely refreshed!
After finishing the meal, all the worries that had been weighing on Chen Xueru's mind disappeared, and a smile finally appeared on her face.
At this moment, Boss Yang slowly walked over and said with a smile, "Mr. Liu, I just took a look at the room downstairs. It's too simple. That's for the workers. It's not appropriate for someone of your status to live there."
"How about this, I have a large empty room in my backyard. If you don't mind, you can move there for a few days. It's a quiet place, and there won't be any outsiders bothering you."
"Sure!" Liu Dong nodded immediately. "Thanks for your consideration, boss!"
After Boss Yang left, Liu Dong turned to Chen Xueru and asked, "Are you finished eating? Come on, let's go see the new house. If you like it, you can stay here for a few days. If you're not satisfied, I'll take you to the most luxurious hotel in Beijing right away!"
"Giggle, giggle..." Chen Xueru laughed like a child who had just received candy. "Okay, let's go take a look!"
The backyard of Quanjude is indeed quiet. It is not a large place. There is no main house, only an east wing room, with two small side rooms next to it. It has a toilet and kitchen, making daily life very convenient.
Because the house had been unoccupied for a long time, the lights could still be turned on when the door was opened.
Inside the room was an old-fashioned large bed, but it lacked daily necessities such as blankets and mattresses.
However, Liu Dong was not worried about this at all—his wine cellar was always stocked with clothes and bedding. As if by magic, he pulled out the items with a "whoosh," quickly made them up, and the bed was ready for sleeping immediately.
"This place is a bit shabby," Liu Dong said. "I'll make do here for the next few days. You should go back to your mother's place and stay. Don't suffer here with me."
His original intention was to let Chen Xueru avoid the complicated situation, since this place did indeed seem rather inconspicuous.