bdsm-fiction Chapter 50: It's possible it's because of ugliness!
Chapter 50: It's possible it's because of ugliness!
Zhang Qingyang's life story is truly remarkable. He accomplished so many great things and still managed to keep his entire family alive until after the war.
With this kind of genetic inheritance, how could the Zhang family be any good people?
And then there was the woman who always stood behind Zhang Qingyang, Qiu Yanfang, the mother of the six Zhang siblings, a woman from Shandong Province who was at least 1.8 meters tall.
Back then, Qiu Yanfang was a well-known girl in the surrounding villages. She was a girl who had made her name through fighting. The Qiu family was also a family of martial arts practitioners. Back then, Qiu Yanfang's father, uncle, and aunt had all participated in the Boxer Rebellion.
This family tradition has given the Zhang family members one thing in common: they are all strong and tall.
There were few people on their boat taller than their family.
Even my two younger sisters are already 1.7 meters tall. In another two years, they'll probably be around 1.8 meters tall.
The family of seven stood on the deck, looking at the distant sea.
"father."
Zhang Guoxiong stood there for less than a minute before he was about to speak.
"Shut up!"
Zhang Qingyang immediately rebuked him.
"Okay."
Zhang Guoxiong awkwardly shut his mouth.
"Father, Third Brother said we should open a restaurant on Hong Kong Island. Will we be able to find the ingredients?"
This time, it was Zhang Guojie who spoke.
Zhang Guojie is the Zhang family member whose physique is slightly out of shape. He is 1.8 meters tall and weighs over 200 pounds, which fits the description of a big head and thick neck, indicating that he is either a tycoon or a cook. He is a very talented chef.
Zhang Guojie started practicing wok tossing at the age of seven. The Zhang family's ancestral skills were eventually passed down to him.
"The third brother wrote a letter saying that he could get his hands on Yellow River carp. With Yellow River carp, our Zhang Family Restaurant's prized possession will be there."
Zhang Qingyang speaks with considerable confidence when it comes to cooking. His family's specialty is nine ways to prepare Yellow River carp.
"If my third brother doesn't tell me, is the Yellow River carp they have from Henan Province? It's different from ours, and we don't know what the locals' tastes are like, so it's not easy to cook it."
Zhang Guojie immediately started thinking of recipes.
Yellow River carp are classified into five categories, known as the Five Famous Carp, starting from the upper reaches: Ningxia carp, Shaanxi carp, Shanxi carp, Henan carp, and Shandong carp.
Carp varies from place to place, and the cooking methods also differ.
"Mom, Third Brother said he's going to buy us pretty clothes. Can I buy a few more? I don't want to wear my brothers' hand-me-downs anymore."
Fifth Sister Zhang Xiaoyun said happily to Qiu Yanfang.
"Yes, Mom, my brother's clothes are too big; they don't fit me at all."
Sixth Sister Zhang Xiaoyu also spoke.
"Okay, once we've established ourselves over there, we'll buy you all pretty clothes, all little dresses."
Qiu Yanfang patted her two precious daughters' heads and said with a smile.
Over the years, they've been on the run, and the little girl has always been coveted on the street, especially since the girls are quite pretty. To reduce trouble, and because these two girls are growing up quickly, they've been wearing their brothers' hand-me-downs and pretending to be tomboys.
"So what if you're wearing my clothes? They're worth a lot of money! I haven't even had a chance to wear them, and you're already giving them to your mother!"
Zhang Guoxiong was displeased again and opened his mouth to say something.
"Mom, my second brother is so annoying, why don't you give him a beating?"
"Mother, shouldn't we sew up Second Brother's mouth?"
The two younger sisters didn't give their second brother any face at all. They immediately started acting cute with Qiu Yanfang, and their words were even more ruthless!
"Second brother, did you not understand the law properly? Are you afraid you won't be able to find a job in Hong Kong? That you won't be able to establish yourself there?"
Zhang Guoying adjusted his glasses and said with a smile.
"Brother, why would I be afraid of these things? I'm well-versed in both Chinese and Western knowledge, it's just that I was born at the right time. Otherwise, if I went abroad to study, I could directly pass that kind of exam, like the bar exam."
"Just you wait, after I go there, in a year, no! Six months! No! Three months, I'll get my bar license!"
How could Zhang Guoxiong admit defeat verbally?
Zhang Guoxiong can admit defeat in everything, but he can't admit defeat in words. In his words, he makes a living with his mouth!
"Alright, good luck. I wonder if those top lawyers over there took the exam."
Zhang Guoying patted her younger brother on the shoulder, smiled, and said nothing.
The family watched the sea for a while, but it was really boring, so they had to go back to their cabin. It would be several more days before they reached Hong Kong Island, so they needed to find something to do.
……
Recently, the sea has been calm and peaceful, with little wind and waves. Zhang Guohao doesn't have to worry about anyone stealing his food after boarding the ship each day; he can simply eat and study at sea.
"These sweet potatoes are best when roasted. Here, Lao Duan, have a piece. Ai Wu, take one. I roasted these myself at home."
"If you boil this, it will get soggy if you cook it for too long. But if you roast it, it will be firmer and still warm. Eat it quickly, it's getting a bit cold today."
Zhang Guohao brought roasted sweet potatoes today, wrapped up in layers to keep them warm.
However, he said the weather was cold, which was to take care of Duan Tongtian and Ai Wu. Zhang Guohao didn't feel that cold, but the locals probably couldn't stand it. After all, the temperature in this place is usually 20 or 30 degrees Celsius or even higher. Winter is here, and even though it's still above freezing, it's still a bit uncomfortable.
Southerners mostly use braziers or similar devices for heating. They either endure the heat or just tough it out, since winter temperatures rarely drop below freezing and the season is short, so they can get through it in a few days.
"Brother Hao, this is great cooking! You chose good sweet potatoes too, they're so sweet!"
Ai Wu immediately started flattering Zhang Guohao, agreeing with everything Zhang Guohao said.
"Mmm-hmm-hmm."
Duan Tongtian was a military general, not good with words, but he ate with great gusto.
"Brother Hao, did you finalize the deal for that restaurant?"
While eating, Ai Wu inquired about Zhang Guohao's new business.
"It'll be quick. Liu San is quite capable; he can probably get a thousand or two off. But the price is about right. I was just hoping I wouldn't have to pay much more in installments, but I didn't expect this kid to be able to negotiate such a low price!"
"They're the ones who make a living this way; you can't argue with that."
Speaking of the restaurant incident, several days have passed, and Liu San's achievements are remarkable!
Zhang Guohao originally thought he would have to pay more than the original price, but Liu San really helped him and even managed to lower the price.
It's possible to pay in installments, and you can get it for around 8,000 a month. Zhang Guohao only got a little over 10,000 in commission because he received 3,000 in advance.
In reality, Zhang Guohao could earn a share of 13,000 to 14,000 yuan, which was more than enough to support his large family, even after paying the installment payments.
"Brother, that's because you're willing to spend money. Huaqing Pool! Those are waiters at Huaqing Pool. Their salaries aren't high, but they earn a lot on the side. Just from this one deal, how much can they make!"
"If I weren't so unaccustomed to serving people, I would have applied for the job myself."
Ai Wu couldn't help but say.
"You? You don't know how to serve people?"
Zhang Guohao and Duan Tongtian both looked up at Ai Wu. This kid said he couldn't serve people? He runs around helping Zhang Guohao every day, he's no worse than Liu San.
"If you said you were ugly and they wouldn't want you, I might believe you."
Duan Tongtian said something brief, but it hit the nail on the head!