Return To 1977 Chapter 1071: Gather together

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Of course it's not a problem.

As time passed, Shui Lian could no longer stand such "exploitation and oppression."

In private, I often complain to my sister and brother-in-law.

As for Shui Qing and Hong Yanwu, in addition to being upset for Shui Lian, they were also worried that Aunt Shui would be unhappy. I am afraid that no one would have a good time during the Spring Festival.

After thinking about it like this, the couple estimated that Aunt Shui's negative emotions were not only missing her daughter, but also because the old lady disliked the deserted home at home on New Year's Eve.

Then the couple decided that it would be better to take Xiaoying to stay up late this year in the west courtyard to add some excitement to the family.

Unexpectedly, Shui Qing tentatively brought up this matter, but was immediately rejected by Shui Gengsheng and Aunt Shui, and was even scolded.

The old couple, Ganqing, are both conservative people. They believe that when a daughter leaves home, her husband’s family must pass her thirties, otherwise it is unreasonable.

Said that if the Shui family really did something like this, they would not be able to see the Hong family in-laws in the future.

My daughter is absolutely not allowed to talk to the Hong family like this.

So Shui Qing and Hong Yanwu were at a loss.

As the New Year approaches, both of them are busy and it is difficult to come up with an idea.

In this way, in the end, it was up to Hong Yanwu to seek advice from his resourceful mother.

I have to say that he was right to do so.

As an aunt from a large family, Wang Yunlin's biggest advantage in running a household is that she is good at handling social affairs.

In terms of caring about relationships with relatives and friends, and in being considerate of people's difficulties, I'm afraid all the men in the Hong family who are outfielders can't match it.

After thinking about it, the old lady quickly came up with an idea that would kill two birds with one stone.

This is what she told Hong Yanwu.

"Don't say that the Shui family is cold this year, even the Shou family is the same. Shouzheng will not come back for the New Year. He is preparing the holidays for Lin Susheng. By the way, there is also your master..."

"These people are all relatives and friends who have a good relationship with the Hong family. It's sad to think about them. No matter from which angle, we should try our best."

"From what I can see, this year's Chinese New Year won't be as good as for our families to get together and get close together. Let's be the hosts and hold the New Year's Eve dinner in the small stone building. How about it?"

"Look, there are many people and things to do. We have three new girls to help us this year. Besides, the small building is next to the courtyard, so if anyone gets tired, there will be a place to rest."

"Although we see each other all the time, it is rare that we all meet together. There are only a few easy days in a year. If we can get together to eat, drink, play cards and chat, what's wrong with that?"

"Although it is customary to stay up late in the family on New Year's Eve, the part of worshiping ancestors is no longer included in the New Year, so there is no need to stick to the rules. The only obstacle is the issue of face."

"You just need to explain the current situation of each family in detail to your parents-in-law and Master Zhang, and then tell them that Shitou Xiaolou is not the Hong family's original family. We just want to borrow such a place to facilitate everyone's gathering. ”

"I think they will understand our sincerity, and maybe they can give us face."

It really has to be said that Wang Yunlin thought this matter was indeed in place.

Hong Yanwu followed his mother's instructions and persuaded them separately. Although it took a lot of effort, in general the ideological work went smoothly.

The old couple of the Shui family and "Zhang Dashao" were very understanding of the Hong family's intentions, so they agreed out of love.

So this year has been amazing.

The four families, the Hong family, the Shui family, the Shou family and the Zhang Dashao family, decided to spend the Spring Festival together in a unique way.

Even Hong Yankang wants to stay here for the New Year.

He greeted his family in Hong Kong and said that mainland affairs were urgent and he would not be able to return home until the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.

It goes without saying that since so many people are celebrating the festival together.

As the organizer, the Hong family must make careful preparations.

The arrangements are mainly made by the female relatives.

First of all, in order to make it easier for everyone to watch the Spring Festival Gala, Hong Yanwen and his wife moved down the two color TV sets upstairs.

Three "Twenty-One Remote" channels are broadcasting simultaneously in the entire area. Even in the dining room and living room, everyone can watch the program.

Secondly, the grand piano was pushed into the corner.

At the original location, two card tables were set up according to Wang Yunlin's wishes, so that he could play mahjong and poker at any time.

As for the original chess and card room, there are two new arcade machines purchased by Hong Yanwu for the "Polar Bear Day and Night Food Store".

This is for children's entertainment. Because it is noisy, closing the door will not get in the way.

Although it is a bit of power-seeking.

You can let the Hong family's children play for a few days first, and then send it to the merchant after the festival, and no one can say anything.

Hong Yanwu had already thought of an excuse and called it a trial!

Finally, there are the decorations that add to the festive atmosphere.

Xu Chongya not only worked with Lin Su, but also took "San Ying" to cut out the window grilles from red paper.

It also caused people to put colors on the lamps in the living room.

Hong Yanwen bought several more pots of good narcissus and placed them on the table with "bergamot" and "guanggan" given by the "Cantonese Promotion Association".

The red, green, orange and yellow colors in your home are not only pleasing to the eye, but also full of fragrance.

But when it comes to the finale viewing object, we have to look at Wang Yunlin’s.

The old lady specially assigned Hong Yanwu to go to the garden of her parents' half-acre garden.

I broke off two large branches from the prosperous wintersweet tree, brought them back and put them in a bold vase in the living room.

That thing is four feet tall, has beautiful branches, and many flower buds. It is truly spectacular.

Especially in contrast to the harsh winter weather and withering flowers, it makes people's eyes brighter and happier.

After this, plus the imported food brought by Hong Yankang, Hong Yanwu, and Chen Liquan, polar bear snacks, and high-end tea.

And all kinds of game brought back from Longkou Village.

Bincheng’s “general” sent sea cucumbers, abalones, scallops and prawns by mail.

This is the New Year's Eve, but in terms of material and appearance, if the Hong family's small stone building is not the first in the capital, it is probably not much different.

So on the night of February 8, 1986, there was a lot of excitement in the small stone building of the Hong family.

The four families gathered together, eating, drinking, playing cards, and chatting. They were so happy.

The children were also happily running here and there laughing, completely letting go of the sheep.

Even the three girls who were still busy with each other didn't feel unhappy.

Anyway, they are destined to not be able to go home if they have no money. They have been mentally prepared this year not to think so.

But the Hong family treated them quite well.

In addition to the New Year dishes, we specially prepare a few hometown dishes for them and invite them to eat at the same table.

A red envelope of 20 yuan and a cosmetic imported from Japan were also given to each person in advance.

Even at seven o'clock in the evening, a photographer came to take a group photo, and their positions were all in the photo.

Everything is in place emotionally and rationally, there really is nothing to fault.

Although it is not as comfortable and casual as at home, it is a taste of life that ordinary people rarely experience, and it is quite insightful.

I have to say that working in the home of such a person is also a blessing.

The only thing in the entire small building that does not match the New Year's Day is its status.

I'm afraid they are the cousins ​​Hong Yankang and Hong Yanwu.

The two brothers were playing pool with Hong Yanwen and Quanzi in the basement.

But slowly, the two of them sat down and started talking about serious matters, and there was no shortage of arguments.

Not for anything else, mainly because this kid Hong Yanwu came up with a new idea.

It is planned that after the Spring Festival, Hong Yankang will hire a chef from Hong Kong and then open a "high-end Chinese restaurant" using the shop he has purchased in Ginza, Tokyo.

His starting point is that the island country is about to enter a bubble era due to the sudden rise in the stock and property markets.

The era is coming when the devils will least regard money as money.

Don't miss the opportunity, it will never come back.

Why don't you take this opportunity to sharpen your knife and go there to bleed the Japs.

It should be said that Hong Yankang quite agreed with the business opportunities that Hong Yanwu saw.

Because from what he heard and saw and what he experienced in Tokyo, there are indeed signs of extravagance.

Young people can’t resist delicious food and fun, while older people are increasingly fond of luxury goods.

Every holiday has become a good time for carnival.

This kind of consumption craze in society as a whole has the conditions to continue.

But what Hong Yankang opposed was Hong Yanwu's business methods.

He believes that the Japanese are quite picky and attach great importance to food safety. Honest management is the long-term solution.

Only by gaining a good reputation through service quality and food quality and cultivating repeat customers can we survive.

But Hong Yanwu's idea was to save money, seek quick success and maximize profits.

For this reason, Hong Yankang earnestly asked his brother not to go astray and not to destroy the Hong family's brand.

Unexpectedly, his words were all in vain as his lips went dry and his tongue went dry.

Hong Yanwu still insisted on his opinion.

"Brother, I'm afraid you are mistaken about one thing. I have never thought about using the name of our Hong family. I have no intention of working for a long time."

How could Hong Yankang not be surprised?

"Huh? You...what did you say? Why can't I understand you?"

Unexpectedly, Hong Yanwu was happy and told another truth.

"Brother, when things go to extremes, things must turn upside down, and when prosperity reaches its peak, it must decline. The devil's temperament is that his desires are insatiable, and they don't know when to stop. Therefore, if the stock and property markets collapse, they will suffer huge losses due to their greed."

"For such a small country, its economic development is seriously biased, and it will be difficult for it to recover. Since their good days are only a few years away, can I make the mistake of planting a brand? By then they will not be able to afford it, and I will We have been cultivating the market for several years. Isn’t this just a waste of time?”

"What's more, they are devils. They have occupied our hometown for eight years and how many dirty things have they done? Not to mention that I feel bad for lying to them. When the time comes, I will add insult to injury and exploit their national wealth."

"Don't feel guilty. Isn't there a saying that repays evil with kindness? How can we repay kindness? We are good people, but we have to see where our good intentions are. I don't lie to my own people, but I can lie to the Japanese. There is no psychological barrier. ."

"If that doesn't work, go to a hotel in Beijing and see what the price of Japanese food is. You'll feel at ease after seeing it. A piece of sashimi rolled into a piece of broken rice will cost you the price of a pair of shrimps. Still. There are American California beef noodles popping up on the streets now? Is that true? There are no beef noodles anywhere in California, but it’s all in Lanzhou.”

"So I finally figured it out. This is a trade war. I am forced to fight back and win glory for the country."

"Hurry up and hire a team of chefs in Hong Kong later. The skills are about the same, but the restaurant must be luxurious and stylish."

"There are two things we rely on to make money. One is to exaggerate. We use the "Man-Han banquet" that does not exist in history as a gimmick to attract people."

"Later, I will find someone to renovate two Ouchi walking imperial chef signs and put them in the store. The Japanese people will be shocked when they see Noh. I guarantee that they will rush to pay for it."

"The second thing is to find ways to reduce costs. Although the restaurant's guests recommend dishes with delicacies from the mountains and seas, there is actually no need to give them good food. The bear paws can be replaced with camel paws, and the shark fins can also be made with vermicelli and fish maw. Boil. ”

"I'm not bragging, it's a lie. You have to rely on your craftsmanship to make money. When the craftsmanship is good, there are not many people in the world who can taste it. Just for this shady method, it's not unfair for the little devil to pay for it."

"Hey, don't believe it, tonight my master will have a dish of 'white grilled imitation fin'. Even if you don't eat less shark fin, you won't be able to eat it. How about we make a bet, how about 100,000 Hong Kong paper?" Like? ”

Listening to Hong Yanwu's endless talk, Hong Yankang couldn't say a word and was completely confused.