Siheyuan: tomb robbing? I am serious about hunting.

Chapter 410: Sarcasm towards Yan Jiecheng

At the same time, Xu Damao was in the yard, proudly showing off to other neighbors that he had rejected Yan Jiecheng's request to borrow money. "That Yan Jiecheng, he wanted to open a restaurant, but he didn't even consider his own ability. I would never lend money to such a person."

Some neighbors agreed with Xu Damao and thought that Yan Jiecheng was indeed a bit whimsical; others thought that Xu Damao had gone too far. After all, they were all neighbors and should help each other.

"Xu Damao, don't go too far. Yan Jiecheng also wants to do something serious. If you don't want to lend him the money, then don't lend him the money. Why do you have to say that about him?" said a neighbor.

Xu Damao disagreed: "I am responsible for my own money. If he loses, who can I turn to?"

In the days that followed, Yan Jiecheng ran around, trying to find other ways to borrow money. He went to the bank to inquire about the loan, but due to various restrictions, the loan application was not smooth. He also went to some distant relatives, but he didn't borrow much money either.

Xu Damao would often mock Yan Jiecheng in the yard, which made Yan Jiecheng more determined to open a restaurant. He knew that only by successfully opening a restaurant could Xu Damao shut up.

After some efforts, Yan Jiecheng finally raised some funds. Although it was still not enough, he decided to open the restaurant first and then slowly find a way to solve the funding problem.

In the process of preparing for the hotel, Yan Jiecheng encountered many difficulties. Finding a store, decorating, purchasing equipment, etc., each of which required a lot of time and energy. But he did not give up, relying on his perseverance and determination, he moved towards his goal step by step.

Finally, the restaurant opened. Yan Jiecheng welcomed the first batch of guests with nervousness and excitement. He personally cooked and prepared every dish for the guests carefully. Fortunately, the guests were very satisfied with the taste of the food and gave it good reviews.

As time went by, the restaurant's business got better and better. Yan Jiecheng's efforts paid off, and he began to gradually repay the money he had borrowed from his neighbors.

Xu Damao was jealous and regretful when he saw how successful Yan Jiecheng's restaurant was. He realized how stupid his behavior was. If he had lent Yan Jiecheng some money, he might have a share of the profits now.

But it was too late to say anything now. Xu Damao could only watch Yan Jiecheng's restaurant become more and more prosperous, while he still achieved nothing. In the life of the courtyard, he was gradually alienated by his neighbors because of his selfishness and meanness. However, Yan Jiecheng won everyone's respect and recognition with his hard work and persistence.

As the restaurant business became more and more prosperous, Yan Jiecheng's life also changed dramatically. He not only paid off the money he borrowed from his neighbors, but also began to save some money.

Yan Jiecheng decided to further expand the scale of the restaurant. He rented a store next door and added more tables and private rooms. At the same time, he also recruited some new employees, including chefs and waiters, to improve the service quality of the restaurant.

During this process, Yan Jiecheng did not forget the neighbors who had helped him. He often invited the neighbors to his restaurant for dinner to express his gratitude. The neighbors were also happy for him when they saw how successful Yan Jiecheng was.

However, Xu Damao's life became increasingly difficult. His work at the factory was not going well and he was often criticized by his superiors. Seeing Yan Jiecheng's restaurant becoming more and more prosperous, his jealousy and resentment grew deeper and deeper.

One day, Xu Damao ran into Yan Jiecheng in the yard. Seeing Yan Jiecheng's smug look, Xu Damao's anger was ignited again.

"Yan Jiecheng, don't be too proud too soon. Your restaurant might go bankrupt one day." Xu Damao said sourly.

Yan Jiecheng was not angry after hearing what Xu Damao said. He smiled and said, "Xu Damao, don't be jealous. I am where I am today because of my own efforts. If you have the ability, you should also do something serious."

Xu Damao was so angry at Yan Jiecheng's words that his face turned red, but he had no way to refute. He could only glare at Yan Jiecheng fiercely and turned away.

As the scale of the hotel continued to expand, Yan Jiecheng also began to pay attention to brand building. He gave the hotel a resounding name and designed a unique logo and sign. At the same time, he also promoted it through various channels to attract more customers.

In the process of running the restaurant, Yan Jiecheng also encountered some challenges, such as the rising prices of ingredients and the emergence of competitors. However, he was not defeated by these difficulties, but actively sought solutions.

He negotiated with suppliers to get more favorable prices; he constantly improved the dishes to increase the competitiveness of the restaurant. Thanks to his efforts, the restaurant's business is still very hot.

Xu Damao was getting deeper and deeper into jealousy and resentment. He began to find ways to cause trouble for Yan Jiecheng. He spread rumors in the yard, saying that Yan Jiecheng's restaurant had poor hygiene conditions and the dishes were not fresh. However, these rumors did not affect Yan Jiecheng's business, but made the neighbors more disgusted with Xu Damao.

In the process, other residents of the courtyard began to feel dissatisfied with Xu Damao's behavior. They accused Xu Damao of selfishness and meanness, and believed that he should learn from Yan Jiecheng and be a positive person.

Under the accusations of everyone, Xu Damao finally began to reflect on his behavior. He realized that he had been going further and further on the wrong path, and Yan Jiecheng's success also made him see the power of hard work and persistence.

Finally, Xu Damao decided to change himself. He took the initiative to find Yan Jiecheng and apologize to him.

"Yan Jiecheng, I was wrong before. I shouldn't have been jealous of you, nor should I have caused you trouble. I apologize to you and hope you can forgive me." Xu Damao said sincerely.

Yan Jiecheng looked at Xu Damao's sincere expression, and the resentment in his heart gradually dissipated. He stretched out his hand and said, "Let the past be the past. As long as you can reform yourself in the future, we can still be good neighbors."

Since then, Xu Damao began to work hard to change himself. He no longer envied others, but actively sought opportunities for his own development. And with his efforts, Yan Jiecheng's restaurant became better and better and became a well-known restaurant in the local area.

In the life of the courtyard, everyone also learned a lesson from the stories of Yan Jiecheng and Xu Damao. They understood that only by helping each other and working together can life become better.

As time went by, Yan Jiecheng's restaurant became more and more famous in the local area. It not only attracted residents in the surrounding area, but also guests from far away. Yan Jiecheng knew that all this was hard-won, so he ran the restaurant even more attentively.

He constantly innovates dishes and makes adjustments and improvements based on customer feedback. At the same time, he also pays attention to employee training and management to improve service quality. Under his leadership, the hotel's employees are full of energy and run the hotel as if it were their own home.