Chapter 2283
Liu Ting's Queenly Aura
He Yuzhu took a small sip of his wine, unhurried and composed.
He knows Xu Damao too well; all he needs to do is get him talking.
Without asking, he will tell you on his own.
Sure enough, after Xu Damao laughed for a while...
He raised his glass to He Yuzhu, downed it in one gulp, and then, while eating, mumbled, "That woman's name is Zhao Xia; all the merchants on Xiushui Street know her."
It's one of those half-open doors.
"Yan Jiekuang, you've been set up."
"Huh?..." He Yuzhu couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
He was slightly tipsy, his mind was more excited than usual, but not as sharp. After sorting out his thoughts, he said, "Does no one in the Yan family know?"
Speaking of this, Xu Damao laughed again. He looked at He Yuzhu and said seriously with a teasing smile, "You probably don't know the Yan family's reputation."
Their family is like that—they use people when they need them, and they ignore them when they don't.
Helping others brings no benefit whatsoever, and when problems arise, everyone blames others.
Who the hell wants to talk about these things with people surnamed Yan?
Even the eldest and second sons' families are no longer willing to get involved with Lao Yan.
Some time ago, Yan Bugui was thinking of getting his second son to join him in the flower business.
As a result, Yan Jiekuang threw a tantrum, which angered both of his older brothers and drove them away.
This family is going to be in trouble later.
Xu Damao gave a very confident assessment of the Yan family's future.
This shows that Xu Damao really hated the Yan family to the extreme.
This is normal. Ever since Yan Jiekuang fled to the south, the Yan family has spoken ill of him in front of the neighbors.
Just as Xu Damao said, when he "kindly" led Yan Jiekuang to set up a stall in Xiushui Street and made money, he didn't see the Yan family father and son thank him in the slightest.
When things went wrong, they shifted all the blame onto him.
"Why do we keep producing this kind of thing in Beijing?"
The grandeur and magnificence under the emperor's feet remained completely untouched by these things.
But these people are adept at being stingy and calculating, always smiling on the surface while stabbing you in the back. Xu Damao, whether from too much alcohol or heartbreak, narrowed his eyes and began to ramble on while holding his wine glass.
He Yuzhu stopped the girl from pouring herself a drink, knowing that Xu Damao could drink more than a jin (500ml).
Judging from the situation, if Xu Damao drinks again today, he will definitely get drunk.
Alcohol tolerance also depends on one's mood and physical condition.
He Yuzhu was a little speechless. Damn, it looks like Xu Damao won't be able to drive back by himself later.
He advised, "People everywhere have both good and bad qualities."
There's no need to be absolute.
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Didn't you want to go and see Victory?
While I'm still healthy, I'll take a long leave and go there.
He Yuzhu hadn't really paid much attention to the messy affairs between Xu Damao and the Yan family.
However, he knew Xu Damao well; once that guy got involved with Mao, he was even more cunning than a monkey.
His only two flaws are that he has a big mouth and he rarely kills people easily.
So watching this guy do things always feels a bit unsatisfying.
It's not that He Yuzhu is kind because he has a close relationship with Xu Damao.
Rather, it's just that Xu Damao's personality is so eccentric.
They've been like this for two lifetimes.
In his previous life, before the reform and opening up, he basically dominated everyone in the courtyard.
Given his position as deputy director of the steel rolling mill, killing a few people should have been a piece of cake for him.
As soon as he got back to the yard, his IQ dropped. Then he started pecking at each other like a bunch of weaklings, like the silly Zhu from his past life.
He Yuzhu thought Xu Damao was brainless in his past life, but he doesn't think so in this life.
He finally saw through this scoundrel he'd been fighting with since childhood.
It's about being soft-hearted towards those you know well.
The worst part is that he's too proud to say it.
Even if they suffer injustice, they can only frantically vent their frustration.
"Oh, Da Mao is here?"
"I happen to have brought some cooked food with me, it'll be perfect for you two to have with your drinks." Xu Damao opened his mouth to say something, but the door was pushed open and Liu Ting, dressed in a small suit, walked in carrying several lunch boxes.
A woman's fitted blazer, high-waisted straight-leg trousers, and a pair of tall leather boots.
Simple, yet not simplistic.
This gave Liu Ting an almost queenly aura.
Not only was Xu Damao stunned, but He Yuzhu, who saw it every day, also subconsciously stood up and said awkwardly, "Wife is back. Today, An'an dragged me to buy two roast ducks."
With nothing else to do, I decided to call Da Mao over for a drink.
He Yuzhu's words revealed a deep sense of guilt.
He didn't know why either.
Just like drinking without asking your wife's permission is a very immoral thing to do.
The amplified effect of drinking on emotions made He Yuzhu's guilty conscience all the more obvious.
Liu Ting couldn't help but roll her eyes at He Yuzhu.
Dog meat is not fit for a banquet; this is Liu Ting's assessment of her husband.
She was clearly giving He Yuzhu face.
As a result, this guy is so cowardly that outsiders might misunderstand how she usually bullies He Yuzhu at home.
Of course, what Liu Ting didn't expect was that He Yuzhu had brought the unreliable Xu Damao along for drinks.
If it were any other drinking buddy, He Yuzhu would never be so guilty.
It's like a son being caught red-handed by his parents forbidding him from playing with bad kids.
Xu Damao also felt uncomfortable. He stood up unsteadily and said, "I've had enough to drink. It's time to go home."
He Yuzhu quickly dissuaded him, saying, "Sit down and rest. Wife, please make a strong cup of tea to help Damao sober up."
I'll call you a scooter later, and leave the motorcycle at my door. You can come and ride it tomorrow.
Liu Ting didn't think about making tea; instead, she said directly to the two, "Our restaurant's car is still outside. Have the driver take Da Mao there."
"You two are getting on in years, it's not that we don't want you to drink, but could you please drink less?"
He Yuzhu chuckled foolishly, and Xu Damao nodded in agreement, just like kindergarten children meeting their teacher.
Everyone feels that Liu Ting is now exuding a powerful aura and is incredibly strong.
He Yuzhu helped Xu Damao, who was pretending to be drunk, out of the car. As soon as they left the He family's house, Xu Damao straightened up and said with a clear gaze, "How come my sister-in-law's aura has become so strong?"
Even I felt uneasy looking at it.
He Yuzhu turned his head and glanced into the inner room, then lowered his voice and replied, "Nonsense, I'm in charge of dozens of people in the restaurant."
Do you think that people who work in restaurants these days are as honest as those who work in factories?
If you don't have a strong presence, you definitely won't be able to manage things well.
"That's true, that makes sense. A merciful general cannot command an army..."
"Zhu Zi, I was thinking of asking for leave to see my wife and son, just like I told you." Xu Damao said two things in one sentence.
This means he finally made up his mind.
The two brothers each had their own troubles.
He Yuzhu knew why Liu Ting had become so assertive.
The reason is quite simple: if she weren't strong, she wouldn't be able to protect this family. (End of Chapter)