Chapter 456
"Okay!" Zhao Laosan laughed and scolded: "I knew your intentions were not pure and you wanted to come to my house to have a meal!"
Yan Gui put his arm around Zhao Laosan's shoulders and said, "Keep your voice down."
"Don't let the adults hear you."
Zhao Laosan glanced at him and rolled his eyes.
"Oh, the food delivered by your family at noon tastes so good!"
"That's not true." Zhao Laosan joked: "You had three big bowls of rice for lunch."
"There's not a single crumb left on the plate."
Yan Gui pointed to the other two people, "They also eat a lot."
Zhao Laosan crossed his arms and said coldly: "Are you here to have a meal too?"
Fang Jinyan smiled like a cunning fox, "You can't say that."
"We are here to congratulate you."
It was indeed time to eat.
When guests come to visit, the Zhao family naturally wants to keep the guests for dinner.
Mrs. Zhao greeted her warmly and took the initiative to invite Mr. Zhao and several colleagues to stay for dinner.
As Mr. Zhao Laosan's teacher, it was natural for Mr. Chen to stay for dinner, and the few gentlemen shamelessly agreed happily.
Li Xiuxiu cooked the dinner herself. Fortunately, today she planned to celebrate Zhao Laosan's first day on duty and prepared sumptuous meals so that distinguished guests could be entertained well.
Wu You and his family of four were summoned by His Majesty today. They all went to the palace, but none of them were there.
Fang Jinyan and the others had asked Zhao Laosan before they came. Her Royal Highness the Princess and the others were not here, so they had the courage to come as guests.
"When will your family plan to buy a house?"
The house that the Zhao family lives in now is under Wu Yang's name. Both Zhao Lao San and Zhao Lao San want to stay in the capital and serve as officials, so they must buy a house in the capital.
Liu Tu said: "The big house next door to my house is going to be sold. I know the owner of the house.
I will negotiate with you and assign you the lowest price. "
"The house is nice, big and transparent, and the location is good."
"The layout is the same as my house. I will take you to my house tomorrow to have a look. If you are satisfied, buy it immediately."
"The house in this area is in hot demand, so be quick. If you don't have enough money, I'll lend it to you."
Yan Gui squeezed between the two of them and stood in front of Liu Tu.
"Oh! What a coincidence!"
“The mansion next door to mine is also for sale.”
"The owner of the house is my biological sister, and I will definitely try to give you a friendly price!"
"Although the house is not large in area, it is more exquisite than before. My little sister loves to play and has built many places for children to play. It is just right for you to have so many children at home!"
"And don't worry, it will be enough for your family!"
"The location is also excellent, right next to Xuanwu Street."
"It's convenient for you and your brother to be on duty."
Fang Jinyan pushed Yan Gui away, "In this case, a friend of mine's house is also for sale."
The three of them all wanted to squeeze into the middle seat and introduced the houses for sale near their homes like a sales pitch.
Zhao Laosan was suspicious, "Why are all the houses near your home for sale?"
"You don't want me to live close by and you want to come here for a meal, do you?"
The three of them were shocked and nodded in admission.
"Yup!"
"We are all brothers. If we don't know how to do it, we won't even let them eat."
Lunch is delicious enough, and dinner is even more amazing!
Obviously my own chef can make the same dish, but it's just not as delicious as the Zhao family's.
Moreover, the Zhao family actually eats together as a family, and none of the three brothers have separate rooms.
Only at the annual family banquet are they so neatly organized.
And the atmosphere is very good, since
Even at a family banquet, there are always people fighting openly and secretly, competing with each other, and eating uneasily.
"Come on, come on, come on."
"It's not enough for you."
"Don't tell me, let's talk about it first. Today's meal is cooked by my second sister-in-law. Although it is my second sister-in-law who cooks every day now, I can't say for sure in the future."
"Understand."
"We understand."
The three of them all expressed their understanding and could not trouble the second lady to keep cooking.
Zhao Laosan hummed, "But when Wuweizhai opens in the capital, you can go directly to the store to eat."
"Wuweizhai?"
Yan Gui and Liu Tu had never heard of it, but Fang Jinyan clapped his hands and said, "I know, I know!"
"Your family runs Wuweizhai in Jiangcheng County."
"My younger brother went to Jiangcheng County from Beijing to eat there. He praised it so much when he came back that he took the trouble to go there almost every month."
"I thought I was just a greedy little brother who loves to eat. He goes through all the trouble just to get a bite of food."
"Taste it for yourself today, I am too narrow-minded!"
Hearing Fang Jinyan's praise, Yan Gui and Liu Tu looked solemn and asked in unison: "Have you finished buying the store? There is a store near my house that is about to be sold."
Zhao Laosan rolled his eyes again. These colleagues were usually very tight-knit and looked like dogs, but secretly they all loved to eat.
It's quite scheming. It's hard to find shops for sale in the capital, let alone a house in a good location.
What a coincidence, these three colleagues live nearby. Zhao Laosan didn't believe it was a coincidence.
It was getting late, and the whole Zhao family came to see the guests off.
After a meal, the children were no longer so afraid, and wanted to get closer with admiration. They lined up like little ducks and followed Mr. Chen.
Mr. Chen didn't say anything.
The children walked slowly, and in order to take care of them, the pace was deliberately slowed down so that they could keep up.
It was like driving a small train, followed by a row of children, from high to low, lined up neatly.
Chen Jingzhi looked at this scene with great interest.
Suddenly, his father turned around and called to him.
"King's."
Chen Jingzhi quickly corrected his attitude and put away his smile.
"Father."
Master Chen stared at Chen Jingzhi's face and suddenly smiled.
"Come back and have a look when you have time."
"It's nice here, and so are you."
Patting his son on the shoulder, Mr. Chen felt guilty and relieved.
He was busy with matters in Dali Temple, and he neglected his son a lot. He was obviously the eldest son, but he rarely received the care he deserved.
He only wanted to pave the way for his son's future and could not provide companionship.
Chen Jingzhi has always been outstanding since he was a child. He is top-notch in everything and has nothing to worry about.
It's just that this child has always been cold and aloof, even colder than himself. The older he gets, the colder he becomes. He is almost unpopular, and he no longer has the air of a fairy that should be kept away from strangers.
As a father, I can't say whether it's good or bad. I just feel distressed and don't know what to do.
Things have gotten a little better since he accepted Crown Prince Duan as his disciple.
Later, when he went to work in Jiangcheng County, the letters he received from home were only written in words, but they had a lively atmosphere that he had never seen before.
The letter said that he wanted to become a disciple, and after that, every letter sent had the Zhao family in it.
New clothes, choosing a house, sending food, New Year gifts.
He felt guilty and happy as he watched his son find another home.
The next time I saw my son was after he returned to Beijing, my whole person was indeed alive, and I no longer felt the loneliness that I felt before when I was not allowed to approach strangers.
Today, in addition to accepting disciples, we also
Come for my son.
Witnessing their interaction with his own eyes, Master Chen was completely reassured.
Here, my son is fine.
Chen Jingzhi couldn't describe how he felt. He was aggrieved, happy, and relieved.
He has been avoiding going back, not knowing how to face his father.
Her stepmother never treated her harshly, but she was not close to her, and her younger siblings rarely got along with each other. They always nodded and bowed when they met, and they passed by each other. They were obviously family members, but they treated her like strangers.
"You too."
Master Chen pointed at Zhao Laosan again.
"okay!"
Zhao Laosan put his hands on Chen Jingzhi's shoulders, "I'm with Jingzhi."
Chen Jingzhi was interrupted and nodded with a smile.
Forget it, at least I got praise and approval from my father, and now I have a brother who can accompany me home.