The Happy Life of Xu Damao in Siheyuan

Xu Damao parked his bicycle in front of a luxurious and elegant building full of strong Bear Country style. Yu Haitang looked at the Western restaurant in front of her that was like a noble palace, and was so shocked that she could hardly speak.

"Come to Lao Mo for dinner..."

Yu Haitang took a breath of cold air and felt that his whole thinking was no longer coherent.

The 'Lao Mo' mentioned by people in the capital is a Western restaurant named after the capital of Big Brother Country. It was built in 1956. The magnificent building and astronomical consumption level are the standard features of Lao Mo. Luxury and style are closely related to

It is out of place in this era where people are struggling to make ends meet.

Ordinary people can't afford it at all. They may order one or two appetizers and spend a month's salary. This place is mainly used to receive foreign guests, missions sent by Big Brother, experts and returned intellectuals.

If Xu Damao wanted to come a few years ago, he was not qualified. Not only did his identity have to be displayed, but he also had to have a special "ticket." Now that such high standards are no longer available, this place has quickly become a gathering place for the children of high-ranking officials.

All future novels and movies related to this era, none of them can avoid Lao Mo's restaurant. It is a symbol of the times. How could Xu Damao not pay a visit? Anyway, he has enough confidence.

When Yu Haitang came back to his senses, he didn't know why he was led into the luxurious revolving door by Xu Damao. At this time, he looked at the magnificent gold-plated crystal chandelier in the entrance hall of the seven-meter-long hall, and instantly felt that he

Its small size, four large golden copper pillars, and sculptural architecture full of Mao Xiong Kingdom style are extremely impactful.

Especially the waiters, all dressed in Bragi, are eye-catching. They are holding trays like butterflies wearing flowers, crystal clear goblets, and sterling silver exquisite tableware, as if they are in another country all of a sudden.

"This is my first time to come to Lao Mo. I have only heard of it before." Yu Haitang immediately transformed into a curious baby. After taking a seat, she looked at the exquisite sterling silver tableware and the exotic environment and sighed repeatedly, "I still feel like this."

It’s like I’m dreaming, eating here is accompanied by a band!”

Xu Damao has traveled through time after all, and he has gone to many restaurants that are more shocking than this one in later generations. However, he can only stay away from the top-quality ingredients and dishes. Now that he has lived a new life and achieved financial freedom, he can also enjoy a high-end meal.

The joy of cooking.

After opening the menu, he politely asked Yu Haitang: "Do you have any taboos?"

Yu Haitang shook his head honestly and said: "I don't know anything about the dishes here, so you should order some."

Xu Damao quickly selected the dishes and said: "Cream mushroom soup, French pan-fried foie gras, two pan-fried steaks, and a bottle of vodka. In addition, please invite the band to come over and play a song specifically for this lady."

"OK!"

Exquisite exotic specialties were brought to the table one after another. The professional Mao Xiongguo chef personally went to the battle, giving the diners enough face. Let’s not talk about the taste of the dishes. The beautiful presentation alone is refreshing. Yu Haitang

Her eyes lit up and she exclaimed again and again. Unfortunately, there were no mobile phones in this era, and she couldn't send it to Moments.

A small band of five members, carrying violins, basses and other instruments, came over and played at a close distance.

Under Xu Damao's simple teaching, Yu Haitang gradually mastered the use of knives and forks, and soon the melt-in-the-mouth steak conquered her taste buds. The band played soothing music, and the violinist pulled the strings at close range, playing soft tunes.

It was intoxicating, this novel experience was something she had never had before.

Xu Damao enjoyed the top-quality ingredient, foie gras, which he could not afford in his previous life. He ordered one portion after another and ate until he was satisfied.

Yu Haitang is not interested in sashimi, caviar and other ingredients at all, and her Chinese stomach cannot adapt to the strange taste.

"Tell me, what would happen if I secretly took this tableware away?" Yu Haitang said out of the blue.

Xu Damao smiled: "It won't matter. If you are lucky enough not to be discovered, they won't pursue it."

"Really?" Yu Haitang asked in surprise with his eyes widened.

"certainly!"

Xu Damao is not just talking nonsense. Lao Mo's restaurant is famous for frequently losing tableware. Dinner plates, dishes, cups, and sterling silver knives and forks are often thrown away. There was even a fierce man who successfully took away someone's chair.

Just left.

People who can dine here will naturally not be greedy for such small profits. Since most of these are the children of high-ranking officials who want to be new and talented, restaurants generally will not pursue them.

Later, the money was really stolen, so in the early 1970s, Lao Mo couldn't bear it anymore. The sterling silver knives and forks were only used by VIPs, and ordinary knives and forks were replaced by ordinary knives and forks for ordinary customers in the lobby.

Yu Haitang stuck out his tongue and made a face: "Let's forget it, I'm not so poor that I have no spine."

She began to quickly calculate in her mind whether she could pay for this meal with the only ten dollars she had left. By asking sideways about the ingredients of Xu Damao's dishes, she generally had some expectations in her mind:

"Two steaks are only three pounds. According to the market price, they should not exceed two yuan. As for foie gras, etc., the price will not be much higher."

After finishing the calculation, Yu Haitang gradually gained confidence and ate more and more contentedly. She thought to herself that experiencing this good place once would be enough for her to go back and enjoy it for a year. This environment is really refreshing, which is equivalent to Li paying back the money or next time.

After her monthly salary was paid, she planned to do it again. Xu Damao seemed to have opened a door to a new world for her, and she was full of instinctive curiosity about these.

"Hello, pay the bill."

Xu Damao looked at the bill that Miss Braji brought over and was a little surprised. The cost was much lower than expected. He had added so many precious ingredients such as black truffles and caviar to the meal, and the total cost was only one hundred and thirty.

Six dollars and a half.

Yes, it’s good quality and cheap, I can come here often in the future.

Xu Damao took out ten dollars and handed it to Miss Bragi. The rules for eating in Lao Mo are similar to those in the West. Tips are required, and the waiters and the band will share the tips equally.

"Thank you." Miss Bragi said, and then left politely.

Yu Haitang groaned and said: "I should be treating you this time, how can I ask you to pay? I have just enough money here."

"Just enough?"

Xu Damao raised his eyebrows and looked at Yu Haitang in surprise. Could it be that she was also a hidden rich woman?

This is wrong. Yu Haitang and Yu Li have the same family conditions. How can they carry hundreds of dollars with them?

When he saw Yu Haitang handing out a ten-dollar bill like a treasure, he understood what she meant on the spot and almost laughed out loud. He dared Yu Haitang to regard the tip as the meal money.

Xu Damao couldn't bear to expose Yu Haitang's beautiful fantasy, so he suppressed a strange smile on his face and said apologetically: "I'm sorry, I paid subconsciously, so be it, this meal is mine, I'll let you treat me next time.

"

"Okay then!" Yu Haitang readily agreed, and then said with endless aftertaste, "This Lao Mo restaurant is not as expensive as the rumors say. Although each dish is small, I feel that the ten yuan is not worth it.

, but the service attitude and the exotic environment are indeed a very novel experience. When I have money next month, I will come again!"

"Ahem..."

Xu Damao pinched his arm hard and suppressed his laughter.

"Haitang, you go push the cart first, I'll go to the toilet inside." Xu Damao left Yu Haitang and went to pay alone later.

"Okay, I'll wait for you."

Yu Haitang walked out of the revolving door and faced the spring breeze. She felt refreshed. Going to the number one Western restaurant in Beijing was an amazing experience. It was as fresh as a trip abroad. Unheard of, unseen dishes, and foreign lands.

The unique architecture, the splendid hall, the uniform Miss Bragi, and the band that plays music specially for you to eat...

Scenes unfolded before her eyes, and she would have plenty to brag about in the future.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Seeing Yu Haitang exit the revolving door, Xu Damao couldn't hold it in any longer. He held his stomach and laughed. In the end, he almost burst into tears. The words that came out of her serious mouth were extremely contrasting and inconsistent.

Strong, Xu Damao really couldn't bear to expose it.

God, ten dollars is not worth it, but Yu Haitang’s joke can make him laugh for a year.

After Xu Damao paid for the meal, he came out of the luxurious revolving door. Yu Haitang was already pushing her bulk second-hand car and waiting.

"Should we go back directly?" Yu Haitang asked with unfinished meaning.

"Let's go to the department store in Xizhimen. I'll buy something."

Hearing Xu Damao's plan, his heart skipped a beat, and he pretended to be calm and asked: "What are you planning to buy?"

"Well, let's buy some tobacco, alcohol, groceries, and a woolen coat by the way. I also heard from your broadcast today that watches and bicycles are greatly reduced, so let's buy one of each by the way."

Yu Haitang's heart trembled and she secretly screamed that something was wrong. As expected, Xu Damao hadn't given up his plan to buy a bicycle. Fortunately, she accompanied him out today. She smiled and said, "I have nothing to do now anyway. Why don't we go together? I'll ride

The car will take you."

Xu Damao smiled and felt that Yu Haitang's straightforward personality would indeed bring him a lot of novel experiences when getting along with him, just like a girl leading someone on a bicycle. She was the only girl he knew who dared to say that, and she probably didn't.

Dare you do this.

"Okay, then I'll take advantage of you."

Xu Damao was not polite. He took a step and sat on the back seat. Yu Haitang didn't think there was any problem. She got on the bike and pedaled hard in front. With Xu Damao's help, she was soon on the road.

But when a pair of strong arms wrapped around her slender waist, Yu Haitang's heart skipped half a beat. At this time, she felt that something was wrong. She had never been in such close contact with the opposite sex and instantly felt

This suggestion was not good. Now the handle was crooked and I almost fell down several times.

Yu Haitang gritted her teeth and tried to calm down. If it had been anyone else, she would have scolded him carelessly, but she had no objection to Xu Damao. In her heart, Xu Damao was already the perfect boyfriend.

Xu Damao calmly slowed down the strength of his arms, so that Yu Haitang would not be too embarrassed, and his heart was indeed as clear as a mirror. When a girl does not reject your super friendly contact, her attitude towards you will be self-evident.

Metaphorical.

As long as he wants to, the factory can be taken down in minutes.