"Next time you do that again, I'll chop you off," Ye Zi said hatefully.
Guo Xuyang immediately felt a chill.
"Never again, absolutely never again."
"Xiao Xi, sister isn't targeting you. Hurry up and eat, and then get back to school quickly."
"Okay, Sister Ye Zi. You eat quickly too, or it will all get cold."
Seeing how sensible Xiao Xi was, Ye Zi stopped talking.
"Brother, I know how formidable these girls are. Come, cheers."
"Cheers." Guo Xuyang quickly drank.
"I used to think having the best of both worlds was wonderful, but later I realized those people weren't having an easy time."
"Drink more of this deer penis soup, so the girls don't call you impotent anymore."
Xu Liping couldn't help but cover her mouth when she heard this.
She had just drunk that thing?
"What's wrong? President Xu?" Xiao Yu asked quickly.
"Nothing, I just feel a bit like throwing up."
"Are you pregnant?" Xiao Yun asked.
"Not at all. It's been a long time since..."
"Didn't you go to the provincial capital for the baby banquet last time? Why don't you go to the hospital to check later."
Hearing Xiao Yun's words, Xu Liping pondered the dates and realized it was indeed possible she had conceived in the provincial capital.
"Alright. Let's eat first, and talk about it afterward."
"Liping, remember to get Xiao Xi's number later. If she needs anything, help her out," Guo Xuyang said.
"No problem, President Guo. I understand."
"And regarding the hotel matter, push it forward. If you're short of staff, tell me, and I'll find a way."
"Mm. Yesterday, I discussed with President Xiao about having Xiao Yu come back to take over the hotel.
As for the antique street, Li Ming will replace Xiao Yu as the store manager. Liu Li will remain the store manager here.
President Xiao just said that I should go for a hospital check-up after eating.
If it's true, President Xiao might have to step in for a while."
"We'll discuss that later. You are still fully in charge of Shanghai-related matters.
The main issue now is the lack of people; not many can step up."
"Why don't we have Elena come over?" Xiao Yun suggested.
"Let's keep Elena in the provincial capital. Guo Yishun is still too young, and I can't let go of her for a while.
After returning, ask Yang Yang if she's willing to come. If she is, then have her come."
"She can't come. Didn't we say last time she was pregnant?"
"Who else is suitable?"
"What about having Brother Hui come?"
"No. My parents are getting old, and he needs to be by their side."
"How about having the sisters Zi Qi and Zi Xuan come over? It would be good for them to have each other for company."
Guo Xuyang looked deeply at Xiao Yun and said, "Alright. I'll talk to them when I get back and see if they're willing."
"If that's the case, then Li Ming shouldn't be the store manager for now. Let's see which area they want to take over.
If they want to take over the jewelry store, let them work with President Xu and Xiao Yu for a while to get familiar with it.
If they want to take over the hotel, they can start right away."
"We'll discuss this later. We don't even know if they're willing to come. It's not good to force them if they're not."
"You're right, but these matters need to be finalized quickly.
If President Xu is indeed pregnant, she shouldn't be working in the jewelry store anymore. The constant flow of people isn't conducive to her rest.
We can have President Xu directly oversee the Anran Grand Hotel then, which would be more conducive to her pregnancy."
"Let's eat first, we can talk about these things later. It's all going to get cold if we don't."
As Guo Xuyang spoke, he scooped another bowl of deer penis soup.
"Xiao Xi, ask for some bags later. Pack up what's left to eat back at school tonight."
"I will, Yang Zi." Xiao Xi replied softly.
The few women heard Xiao Xi's address and exchanged glances.
As expected.
Because the address "Yang Zi" is usually used by sisters or close friends.
Even Xu Dahai called him "brother" constantly, but he hadn't called him "Yang Zi" yet.
Don't underestimate this address; it carries a lot of weight.
Close friends might use nicknames, but most people use their full names.
Superiors and subordinates are usually addressed by adding "Xiao" or "Lao" before their surname, like Xiao Wang or Lao Wang.
Xiao Xi had only known Guo Xuyang for less than a day, yet she called him "Yang Zi," which indicated that Guo Xuyang had accepted her.
Everyone was secretly amazed, wondering what methods Xiao Xi had used to make Guo Xuyang so enamored.
"We drank at noon, so I can't go back today.
Xiao Xi, can you take me to your home later to see how your brother is?
I want to see if I can help." Guo Xuyang said.
"My home isn't in this area; it's quite far from here, in Heihe City, Heilongjiang Province."
"It is indeed quite far. Then let's forget it. I thought you were from around here."
"Thank you, Yang Zi. My brother is fine; his leg was just broken. But it's been fixed."
"It's good that it's fixed. If you need money, you can talk to Manager Xu."
"It's enough. Brother Xu just transferred some to me."
"That's good. If you have any difficulties, tell me. If you can't find me, you can contact Manager Xu.
Your main task now is to study, preferably pursuing postgraduate and doctoral degrees. Money is not an issue."
"Thank you, Yang Zi. You are truly my lucky star."
"Don't say that. Hurry up and eat, so we can go to school."
"Mm."
"Don't just chat. Come, brother, let's have another one."
"Brother Xu, we'll have many more chances to drink together in the future. It doesn't have to be today."
"We agreed to drink until we drop. These two bottles of wine cannot be left. We won't bother them, let them drink as they please."
Xu Dahai raised his glass again.
The meal lasted until past three in the afternoon. Xu Dahai and Guo Xuyang each drank a bottle and were still fine.
It must be said that both had great capacity.
However, Guo Xuyang was cheating; Xu Dahai had a genuine capacity.
"Are we all done eating? If so, let's head back," Xu Dahai said, standing up.
"Xiao Xi, go downstairs and get a few bags. Pack up these untouched dishes to take with you. You can heat them up with water tonight."
"Pack what? Don't bother.
I just messaged downstairs to prepare a fresh batch of roast goose.
This won't get cold, and it'll be perfect for eating tonight."
"Xiao Yun, go downstairs and get a few bags. These haven't been touched much, and they can be eaten after reheating tonight.
Brother Xu, don't blame me, I just hate waste."
"Alright, I'll listen to you. Let's pack them up and take them with us."
Xiao Xi wouldn't dare let Xiao Yun go downstairs to get bags; she quickly went downstairs to get some food bags and containers.
When she came back up, she was carrying a steaming food container filled with a large portion of roast goose.
"The boss fried this for us," Xiao Xi said, placing it on the table.
"This is what Brother Xu specifically fried for you. You can take it with you later.
Let's take the deer penis soup, goose, quail, and lamb soup. As for the others, they seem to be mostly eaten, so no need to pack them."
Xiao Yun and Xiao Yu helped Xiao Xi pack the dishes into food containers and then into food bags.
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