The old Chinese medicine doctor prescribed medicine for Lao Tan for another three months.
After coming out of the clinic, Wang Shulan took Lao Tan to a bathing center. Lao Tan hadn't taken a hot bath in three months. There was no such conditions in the mountains. The so-called bathing was just to get water and wipe himself in the house.
Today I completely let go, took a comfortable bath in the pool, then steamed, had a massage, and returned to the human world.
It was already evening when I returned to Wang Shulan's house. Wang Shulan cooked four dishes, and the two of them chatted while eating.
"Business is good this year, and there are many people who want to join us," Wang Shulan said.
"We won't join the franchise then. This year we will mainly focus on rectification and recuperation," Lao Tan said.
"If we don't open a store, others will open it. We all know that dumpling restaurants make money."
"Let's go, don't be envious. It's like raising pigs. People raise pigs to make money. As a result, there is a surplus of pork and no money is made. The only ones who can make money are the old pig farmers.
It would be great if the newly opened dumpling restaurants this year can recoup their costs. We also recoup our costs. We don’t have to worry about recouping the costs. We can do whatever we want when the time comes."
"What you are saying is that if the market is good this year, the cost will definitely be recovered. I will recover it all in another month, leaving five stores in vain."
Lao Tan asked: "How do you two calculate the five stores owned by Huang Lijuan?"
"The costs of those five stores were all recovered early last year, and now I account for 20%," Wang Shulan said.
"Two percent is enough, that's a lot." Lao Tan then calculated in his mind and said, "You now earn a lot of money a year, less than 500."
Wang Shulan smiled and said: "It's almost the same, but I don't want those. Three hundred will be enough, and the rest will be used as bonuses and reserve funds, just in case."
Lao Tan gave her a thumbs up.
Wang Shulan asked: "Where are you going now? Into the mountains or to Beautiful Valley?"
Lao Tan said: "Let's go around each district first, have a bubble, and support Xiaomei."
"Then what?"
"Go to Qingdao."
"What are you going to Qingdao for?"
"Meet someone."
Lao Tan talked about Sister Zhao in great detail for half an hour.
"Then you should go, it's necessary." Wang Shulan continued: "It seems that you went to the mountains at the right time. Not only did your body heal well, but you also met the cousin of your long-lost sister."
"Fate." Lao Tan said.
"Fate with women." Wang Shulan corrected.
"Whatever you say."
"Is your sister Zhao single?"
"Yeah, I didn't ask about that." Lao Tan said, and then said: "Ten years have passed so fast. I guess I can't. I have to find a companion anyway."
"What if not? You are single now, so don't control yourself." Wang Shulan's words were full of jealousy.
"How about you go with me?" Lao Tan said.
"No, I don't have time. I have to take care of my granddaughter."
Lao Tan smiled.
"I plan to ask my son to manage the restaurant. He is old and doesn't want to worry about it. His unit is private and not very profitable. My daughter-in-law is okay and she is a primary school teacher." Wang Shulan said.
"also."
"I'm taking care of my granddaughter at home. The little one loves me so much that I can't even see her for a day." Wang Shulan had a grandma's smile on her face.
After eating, the two of them went downstairs for a walk.
The night breeze blows gently, carrying the warmth of the day.
In the small square in the center of the community, many people go out for a walk after eating. There are old people, children, and a happy family of three. But there are few young people, and they do not belong here.
Lao Tan said: "Anyone who can own a house in Beijing is already a rich man. Housing prices in Beijing are too high."
Wang Shulan said: "It's almost the same. Many Beijingers now don't necessarily have houses. Old Beijingers are OK. Some have courtyard houses, and the rent is enough."
"When did you buy this house?" Lao Tan asked.
"When I bought this house, it was cheap. It had just been developed, and many people still didn't buy it. Hey, even if I bought this house, I might not be able to afford it now."
“The greening in the community is good, it’s like a small park.”
"Well, it was built early, the distance between buildings is large, and there are no high-rise buildings, so there are many trees." Wang Shulan said: "It is hard to find such a community now. Some developers want to develop it, but the residents do not agree. In addition, there are
The ten small villas are all occupied by respectable people, but no one dares to develop them."
"How much does it cost to pay per square meter now? You guys."
"Eighteen thousand." Wang Shulan said: "The main reason is that no one is selling it. It's great to live here. The environment is good, the air is good, and it's a natural oxygen bar."
Lao Tan said: "It's about the same size as my neighborhood. It's an old neighborhood with large distances between buildings, good greening, and no high-rise buildings. My apartment is cheaper, 6,000 per square meter."
"By the way, who owns the divorced house?" Wang Shulan asked.
"We share the property ------ I gave it to her, and she told me to give it to me. I will still live there when I go back, and I can't let my children see that we are divorced," Lao Tan said.
"Then why did you two get divorced?" Wang Shulan asked puzzledly.
"Don't leave home after divorce." Lao Tan said: "The main reason is that I am free mentally, no longer restrained, and have no worries. I feel much more relaxed and less stressed, just like opening a window."
"That's right------do you want to look for me again?"
"No, let's recuperate first, and then we'll talk about it after we recover." After finishing speaking, Lao Tan looked at Wang Shulan, "If it doesn't work, let's get over it."
Wang Shulan smiled and said, "We are not suitable for each other. This is good. If you miss me, come over and see me. If I miss you, come over and see you. This is our relationship, it is destined."
Lao Tan said nothing.
"Actually, there is no shortage of women around you, and you don't care about women either. You don't have a job, you forget about everything at work, and you have a wife." After Wang Shulan said this, she laughed first, like a little girl.
"I am a person who has no concept of family. My child is about to go to high school and I still don't know how to be a father." Lao Tan said mockingly.
"You are now more open-minded. If you want me to tell you, just stay at home to recuperate, spend time with your children, and be a good father. If you can, just stay away from the company's affairs. As long as everyone knows you are here.
As long as you are with us, you will not let go. Let Xiaomei take care of it. It will only get better and better, not worse.
Speaking of which, you have barely stayed at home these past few years. To you, home is no different from a hotel, so it’s time to relax. Recuperate at home and don’t waste time on your work. You can cook for your children, clean up the house, and write something when you have nothing to do.
In the morning, I go to the small park to exercise and see how well those older people are doing, square dancing, Tai Chi, singing, voice training - they do everything. People understand how to live. Let's go up the mountain with you.
Cultivation is the same, but it’s just a matter of leaving the world.
It’s nice to go up the mountain, it’s clean and no one disturbs you, but people need to have family ties in life. Without family ties, what will happen even if you become a Buddha or an immortal? Am I right?”
Lao Tan nodded.
"I haven't been idle at home for three months since you've been on the mountain. I'm running the store and taking care of my granddaughter, and I'm still thinking about you.
It is also practice, and through practice you will gain enlightenment.
If people want to be pure and live without worries, they must deal with family and friendship matters, otherwise they will feel uneasy and have no peace of mind.
Take me for example, coaxing my granddaughter at home is just to enjoy the family relationship, why should I manage the store? How many years can I live? When he dies, the store belongs to my son, so I might as well ask him to take care of it now. I also enjoy the enjoyment, relax and live longer.