He Yuzhu sighed with satisfaction. Over the years, the lives of many people in the courtyard had undergone changes. The most dramatic change among them was seen in Yan Xiecheng, the eldest son of Third Uncle. For some reason, he had suddenly quit his job at the Red Star Steel Factory and, along with his wife Yu Li, opened a small restaurant in Ah Hua's Gulou Market.
This was his first business venture, and trade was exceptionally brisk. Although it was just a small eatery, the income was substantial. As Gulou Market expanded, delegations of guests from Hong Kong and abroad frequently came to inspect the area. With more people growing wealthy, the demands for food were also rising steadily.
During this period, Yan Xiecheng and Yu Li planned to purchase a two-story building near the market to rebuild it into a high-end restaurant. Right across the street, a ten-story building had just been erected, rumored to open as a hotel, which would bring in even more high-net-worth clients in the future. Yan Xiecheng was filled with anticipation, believing that once the hotel opened, all its guests would become his potential customers. Moreover, given his close relationship with Ah Hua, Ah Hua would surely introduce clients to him as well.
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