Rebirth of Siheyuan starts in the 1980s

After discovering that Cao Zhiqiang was determined not to accept the invitation of the University of Hong Kong and to give a lecture at the University of Hong Kong, Mr. Jiang stopped talking about this issue and instead talked about another issue, that is, the issue of joining the Writers' Association.

According to the Vice Chairman of the Writers Association, the Writers Association very much hopes to have a talented newcomer like Cao Zhiqiang join the Writers Association. If Cao Zhiqiang agrees, then he and another Vice Chairman of the Writers Association will jointly recommend Cao Zhiqiang to join the Writers Association.

If it were jointly recommended by the two vice-chairmen, and with Cao Zhiqiang’s current fame and status, I believe there would be no need to wait for a year, and there would be no need to join the Peking Writers Association first, fill out a form, go through the motions, and it would be done next month.

Directly join the National Writers Association and become a member.

Upon hearing this, Cao Zhiqiang raised his eyebrows: "Is it true?"

"Of course it's true." Mr. Jiang smiled, "It's a special matter. I believe no one will have any objections to your situation."

After hearing the words of the old man whose pen name was Ai, Cao Zhiqiang laughed and was noncommittal.

If it were two months ago, if this old man came to say this to him, Cao Zhiqiang would definitely be overjoyed and agree without saying a word.

After all, at that time, Cao Zhiqiang did not have the career and status he has now, and he was still running for fame and fortune.

As a person who made his first pot of gold by coding, of course he is happy to join the Writers Association, after all, it is an honor.

But now, Cao Zhiqiang is not too interested in the identity of the Writers Association.

It’s not that Cao Zhiqiang looks down on the Writers Association, but Cao Zhiqiang really doesn’t have that much free time.

Although the Writers Association is not very binding, it is a circle. Once you join, you will always have to deal with people in this circle, and you will always have to attend events and meetings from time to time.

For many people, this may be a dream, but for Cao Zhiqiang now, this is a useless thing, tasteless, and it is not a pity to abandon it...

In essence, Cao Zhiqiang is not the same as those people. Although he has achieved high achievements in poetry, his essence is just plagiarism and then using plagiarism to make money.

Now that he has received the money, he has begun to target the music industry, so naturally he has no interest in the Writers Association.

The most important thing is that the Writers Association is of no help to Cao Zhiqiang now, and may waste his time and energy, so it is better not to join.

In particular, Cao Zhiqiang felt sick when he thought that poets who wrote about SNP in his previous life could join in.

A gentleman is poor and still needs face. In order to avoid being used as a source of trouble by some people in the future, I might as well avoid it.

"How about it, Xiao Cao, are you unwilling to join the Writers' Association?" Mr. Jiang asked with a smile.

Cao Zhiqiang smiled and shook his head: "Uncle Jiang, I respect you very much, and I am very grateful for your love for me. However, it is better not to do this kind of thing specially, as it will easily attract people's opinions.

Besides, I haven't had any great achievements. I just wrote a few crooked poems and made a little money. I'm not really a great writer.

Especially since I haven't even graduated from high school and am just a country bumpkin, how can I dare to join any writers' association and sit at the same table with all the great sages? It's not appropriate, it's absolutely not allowed!

Even if you don’t care, I’m still ashamed, so I’ll forget about it and thank you for your kindness.”

Upon hearing this, Mr. Jiang immediately frowned: "Xiao Cao, don't belittle yourself. In fact, with your talent and influence, you can definitely join the Writers' Association. After joining the Writers' Association, in the future..."

"Oops!" Cao Zhiqiang suddenly slapped his head, "I'm sorry, when I meet someone I know, I'll go say hello first. You can take it easy. You can order whatever you want to eat or drink. It's mine."

After saying that, Cao Zhiqiang called a waiter, told the table that it was his, and then immediately ran out of the restaurant lobby.

Seeing Cao Zhiqiang running away in a hurry, Mr. Jiang was stunned for a moment, then looked at a middle-aged and elderly man with gray hair next to him, and shook his head with a smile.

"It seems that he is not interested in going to the University of Hong Kong for exchanges or joining the Writers' Association, and he is a bit avoidant. Haha, it's really interesting. When did the Writers' Association become so unpopular with others?"

"You can't say that. In my opinion, the other person is self-aware and knows that he has insufficient academic qualifications, so he doesn't want to make a fool of himself. After all, being able to write poetry and giving a speech are two different things."

"That's true, but Lao Feng, the poetry world is in decline now. It's rare for such a talented newcomer to appear. It would be shameful not to help.

And more importantly, it is rare for Cao Zhiqiang's works to go abroad and have a certain influence around the world in a short period of time.

You know, I heard that in Xiangjiang, the name of the poet Qiangzi is already known to everyone, and many people are praising his poems.

So it is a pity that talents like this are not included in the Writers' Association."

"Then you have to be willing to do it. Didn't you see that they are not interested in us at all, let alone the Writers' Association?

If you force yourself to force it, it won’t taste sweet. If you don’t want to do this, don’t force it.”

Not to mention how the two writers' association leaders discussed Cao Zhiqiang, Cao Zhiqiang was really not lying at this time. He was really welcoming an important guest.

As for this distinguished guest, he also came uninvited and was somewhat beyond Cao Zhiqiang's expectations.

"Sister Hao, why are you here?" Cao Zhiqiang said with a smile to a fashionably dressed woman wearing a headscarf and big sunglasses, "And you didn't say anything when you came? What's the point of just standing outside?"

Well, this woman wearing a scarf and sunglasses is none other than Hao Shuwen.

Cao Zhiqiang never expected that she would appear here.

After all, Hao Shuwen has not appeared for a long time, and Cao Zhiqiang has not mentioned this restaurant to Hao Shuwen.

As a result, Hao Shuwen suddenly appeared, dressed like this. No wonder Cao Zhiqiang was curious.

"Oh, you have very sharp eyesight." Hao Shuwen smiled slightly, "I've covered myself so tightly, can you still recognize me?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Zhiqiang grinned, not knowing how to complain.

Yes, at first glance, Hao Shuwen was wearing a headscarf and sunglasses, covering herself very tightly. For a moment, she was indeed not recognized as Hao Shuwen.

But the problem is, if Hao Shuwen doesn't wear a headscarf or sunglasses, Cao Zhiqiang really can't recognize her. After all, there are too many people now.

But wearing a headscarf, sunglasses, a woolen coat, bell-bottom trousers, and a pair of high-heeled black leather shoes, she stood out in the crowd and it was difficult not to attract attention.

This attracts attention, and people will take a second look. If they take a few more looks, it will be difficult to recognize Hao Shuwen.

Of course, Cao Zhiqiang did not recognize her at first, but thought she was different.

Or because he wanted to escape from the two writers' association leaders, Cao Zhiqiang deliberately ran out. When he saw such a woman, he wanted to come over and ask questions, but when he got closer, he discovered that this was Hao Shuwen.

"Why aren't you talking?" Hao Shuwen rolled her eyes at Cao Zhiqiang. Unfortunately, because she was wearing sunglasses, her coquettish effect was greatly reduced.

"What do you want me to say?" Cao Zhiqiang sighed.

"If I say that you are dressed like this, you stand out from the crowd. Can I not care? And you are Sister Hao. I may not recognize you if you turn into ashes, but if I still can't recognize you just in this way, then

Is it still me?

There is nothing I can do about it. Sister Hao's aura is too strong and her temperament is too unique. No matter how tightly she covers her, it's useless. I think it's hard not to recognize her."

"You are the only one who knows how to talk!" Hao Shuwen rolled her eyes at Cao Zhiqiang again.

"Hey, Sister Hao." Cao Zhiqiang chuckled, "You can't just roll your eyes while wearing sunglasses. Besides, it's too cool. Why don't you take off your sunglasses and take a look inside?"

"No." Hao Shuwen shook her head, "There are so many people inside. It's fine if I just look outside. I won't go in today. Let's talk about it next time."

When Cao Zhiqiang saw the excitement inside the hotel, he saw that it was indeed overcrowded, including the private rooms, so he didn't say anything more.

You know, the people who came to cheer were either the leaders of the machinery factory that Cao Zhiqiang was familiar with, or relatives and friends, and of course He Yuzhu's relatives, friends and leaders.

With so many people coming to cheer, it doesn't matter how big the hotel is, not to mention that the Shiweitian restaurant itself is not particularly big, it is just a renovated courtyard house.

In order to hold more seats, even the patio inside was filled with tables. However, there were still many people without seats, so they had to go in to say good-bye.

As for outsiders, there are not none, but not many.

In other words, on the first day of opening, most of the customers inside were acquaintances who came to support the business.

Just these acquaintances have already made the whole restaurant full, let alone ordinary diners.

Precisely because they are all attended by acquaintances, they come in waves, and there is rarely a single customer in there.

In this case, it would really be inconvenient for Hao Shuwen to be a woman.

"It's quite lively." Hao Shuwen looked at the bustling scene inside, "I can't believe that after seeing you for just a few days, you actually did such a big business. Not only did you become the president of a publishing house, but you also opened your own restaurant?

"

"Hey, Sister Hao, you're going to kill me." Cao Zhiqiang said with a smile, "This is just a small business, so what the hell.

Besides, it’s not like I haven’t seen you for a few days. It’s been almost a month and I haven’t seen you anywhere. I was wondering where you were. Did you forget your brother? I don’t want to follow you.

Did your brother hang out together?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Hao Shuwen lightly patted Cao Zhiqiang's arm, "How could I forget you? I, I just came back from a long trip recently."

"I guess so." Cao Zhiqiang nodded, "Did you go out to play? Where did you go? Was it fun? Why don't you take your brother with you to see it some other time?"

"Stop talking nonsense." Hao Shuwen patted Cao Zhiqiang's shoulder again, "I, I..."

"What's wrong with you?" Cao Zhiqiang said with a smile.

Hao Shuwen looked around and lowered her voice: "This is not the place to talk. I, you, can you find a quiet place with me? I, I just want to talk to you."

Speaking of this, Hao Shuwen lowered her head, her tone seemed a little lonely, and was incompatible with the lively atmosphere of the scene.

Seeing how she looked now, Cao Zhiqiang frowned.

But soon, Cao Zhiqiang said firmly: "I understand, sister, just wait for me here, I will make arrangements and then come to you."

"Ah, no, no need." Hao Shuwen suddenly said, "You go about your business, I, I just came over to take a look and wait for you. When you are free, it's not too late to find me again."

Seeing Hao Shuwen's appearance, Cao Zhiqiang smiled: "It's okay, you saw it too, it's very popular here, you don't need me to be there.

Besides, this is a partnership business and I have a boss.

Sister, don't worry, I'm going to have a word with my partner and ask him to look after it for me. He'll come as soon as he goes.

Just wait here and don't go anywhere, otherwise you will disown me as your brother!"

After speaking, Cao Zhiqiang smiled and nodded at Hao Shuwen, and then left quickly.

Afterwards, Cao Zhiqiang found Cao Jiajia, who was helping with the accounts at the front desk, and said that he had something to do and wanted to go out. He asked her to help keep an eye on it, and also told He Yuzhu in the kitchen.

Yes, the current front desk manager of this hotel is Cao Jiajia.

In fact, at the beginning, Cao Zhiqiang did not want Cao Jiajia to be a manager here, or to be a front-end accountant. Instead, he wanted Cao Jiajia to work as a nurse in the factory-run hospital of the machinery factory.

But Cao Jiajia no longer wants to serve as a nurse because the work is too tiring and the status is too low.

Yes, these days, nurses and doctors are completely different worlds, and nurses are still a profession that is not looked down upon by others.

Just in time, Cao Jiajia heard that Cao Zhiqiang was going to open a restaurant, and went to check out the size of the restaurant. She found that the place was not small, well decorated, and the most important thing was that it had air conditioning, so she wanted to work here.

Since Cao Jiajia is willing to come to the hotel as a manager, Cao Zhiqiang is naturally not unhappy.

Anyway, being a restaurant manager means settling accounts, managing waiters, handling some front desk issues, etc. Most people can do it, and Cao Jiajia can certainly do it too.

And do this job. It is easy work, high income, and has a high degree of freedom. It will not delay Cao Jiajia's return home to take care of her children.

At the same time, as Cao Jiajia is Cao Zhiqiang's biological sister, no one said anything when she came to be the manager.

Although it seems a bit nepotistic, this is normal for a self-employed restaurant like this.

Besides, with Cao Jiajia here to watch, He Yuzhu wouldn't do anything too ugly.

To be honest, cooperating with He Yuzhu is just a reward from Cao Zhiqiang to him. Furthermore, he wants to continue to use him and then cooperate with Lou Xiao'e through him in the future. It is not that Cao Zhiqiang really likes to cooperate with He Yuzhu.

You know, people like He Yuzhu have too strong personalities and are too self-righteous, so they are definitely not good business partners.

However, He Yuzhu is very lucky. He knows the big boss and Lou Xiao'e. These are the connections that Cao Zhiqiang wants to take advantage of.

Now, the relationship with the big boss has been established, and Lou Xiao'e's relationship has also been established, but just because of this, He Yuzhu cannot be considered useless and kicked.

After all, both big leaders and Lou Xiao'e have eyes.

If Cao Zhiqiang crossed the river and demolished the bridge at this time and kicked He Yuzhu, the loss would be huge.

Lou Xiao'e is second, the key is the big leader Uncle Xu.

If Uncle Xu thinks that he is an impersonal person who wants to burn bridges and refuses to help him, then it will be a big loss.

Therefore, although Cao Zhiqiang doesn't like He Yuzhu from the bottom of his heart, cooperation is still necessary and the shares must be given.

Of course, the so-called cooperation with He Yuzhu is with this Shiweitian Hotel.

Cao Zhiqiang really wanted to build a chain of fast-food restaurants, but he never planned to cooperate with He Yuzhu, nor did he plan to let his eldest sister Cao Jiajia intervene. Instead, he planned to go it alone.

"Okay, sister." Cao Zhiqiang, who had made his explanation clearly, ran to Hao Shuwen, "I've explained everything clearly, you can go. By the way, how did you get here? Did you drive here by yourself?"

"No." Hao Shuwen shook her head, "I took three rounds."

"Ah." Cao Zhiqiang nodded, "In that case, let's play together for three rounds, and then I'll choose the place, okay?"

"This..." Hao Shuwen hesitated, "No, brother, actually you really don't have to do this. I, I really just came here to have a look, and I didn't want you to..."

"Stop talking!" Cao Zhiqiang smiled and waved his hand.

"I'll tell you the truth, sister, I don't like this kind of lively scene, I wanted to leave a long time ago, but now that you are here, I have an excuse to leave.

Okay, this is not the place we agreed to.

We haven’t seen each other for so long, let’s find a quiet place so that the two siblings can have a good chat!”