flstandardbreds Chapter 1227 I'll Double Your Living Expenses
Chapter 1227 I'll Double Your Living Expenses
The hot pot restaurant was a great success from the moment it opened; by 11 a.m., all the seats were already filled.
A young woman and two friends walked briskly towards the shop. When they reached the entrance, they glanced inside and asked, "Are there any seats left?"
The greeter smiled apologetically and said, "Sorry, there are no seats available. You'll have to take a number. Would you like to take a number?"
The girl was surprised but also felt it was expected: "It's only 11:30 and we already have to take a number?"
The greeter patiently said, "We're quite busy today because it's our opening day."
The girl looked at her friends and made a decision: "Then I'll take a number. How long will it take?"
"You're number one, so you shouldn't have to wait long. Please have a seat here." The greeter handed the number tag to the girl, then led the group to the rest area and brought each of them a drink. "This is tea we brewed ourselves; it's very good."
The girl took the teacup: "Thank you."
The greeter said, "You're welcome. Please sit here for a while. Someone will come to call you in a little while."
The girl nodded: "Mm."
The greeter went to the main entrance.
Just as I reached the shop entrance, another group of people arrived. After some explanation, I had no choice but to take a number. I thought that coming early would allow me to eat hot pot sooner, but in the end, I still had to wait. What a blunder!
By midnight, we had already waited for more than 100 people.
Upon hearing about this, Shen Xuening came to the rest area: "Hello, I'm a waitress at this shop. I just heard that you're already number one over a hundred?"
A customer asked excitedly, "Yes, are there any seats available?"
“There are two empty tables,” Shen Xuening said. “So I’d like to ask if you would like to share a table. Each table can seat eight people, and if you sit together, you can order more dishes, and I can give you a 30% discount at the end.”
A customer raised his hand and said, "I'd like to share a table. My number is next. There are three of us here, so we can make a group of five."
A customer next to him also raised his hand: "There are four of us here, and we'd like to share a table."
Shen Xuening looked at everyone: "Is there anyone else willing to share a table?"
The next customer responded to Shen Xuening: "We're willing too. There are only two of us here, so we can form a six-person group."
Shen Xuening said, "If it's a group of six, you can team up with two accounts or three accounts. Discuss it and I'll take you there right away once you've decided."
The two guests raised their hands: "We'd like to."
"Alright, come with me." Shen Xuening led them away.
No one said anything about this action, because essentially they were still queuing up; it's just that they were willing to share a table.
After they left, the next customer offered, "There are four of us, we can share a table. If anyone is willing, let me know."
With the idea of getting more food and discounts, many people are willing to share the bill. After all, eating hot pot at Xifulai is not cheap. Once the quality of the food is improved, it can't be too cheap. This is a consensus and accepted by everyone. Who doesn't want to eat well?
This is the first day of opening, so we already have a 20% discount. Those who want to share a table get a 30% discount. Once we're operating normally, those who want to share a table will get a 10% discount, since there will be discounts anyway.
Shen Xuening instructed the staff to follow her instructions, which would reduce the number of people queuing.
Despite this, the shop couldn't take a break at noon because customers kept coming and were willing to wait, so no one could rest and they kept doing business until midnight.
If we hadn't refused customers from taking numbers at 9 o'clock, we probably wouldn't have finished our business by noon.
During this time, Shen Xuening stayed at the shop. Of course, she wasn't idle either; she was always helping out at the shop.
Shen Xuening said to the waiter, "Close the door quickly." Otherwise, more customers will come.
The waiter, exhausted, closed the door.
Shen Xuening said, "Everyone has worked hard today. To thank you for your hard work, today's wages will be calculated at three times the normal rate. The finance department should make a note of this."
Hearing Shen Xuening's words, their physical fatigue seemed to disappear instantly, and they felt they could work for a while longer: "Thank you, President Shen."
Shen Xuening said, "What other dishes are left in the kitchen? Make some, everyone eat quickly, then go back to sleep."
Today, the chef's spoon was practically sparking with energy. He was exhausted, but the money healed him. He gathered some ingredients and made a large meal of three dishes and a soup. Everyone gathered in the kitchen to eat lunch, dinner, and a late-night snack together. Haha, that's how hard it is!
Shen Xuening also ate with everyone.
Shen Yingying was also helping out at the shop. She had eaten breakfast but nothing else, and was starving: "Sister, this is the first time I've ever thought the food tasted so good."
Shen Xuening said, "You've worked hard too, so I'll double your living expenses."
One portion of the living expenses was provided by Liu Juan or Shen Dong, while Shen Xuening had the finance department transfer the other portion to Shen Yingying every month—it was just a matter of her saying a word.
Originally, Shen Yingying didn't need her family to give her living expenses. She had received so many scholarships that she couldn't even spend them all in four years of university. However, Liu Juan and Shen Dong felt that it was the parents' responsibility to give her living expenses, so they still had to give her 3,000 yuan per month.
Shen Baohong said enviously, "You can double your living expenses in just one day of work, what about me?"
Shen Xuening generously said, "Your salary will double."
Shen Baohong was stunned: "Really?"
Shen Xuening answered affirmatively, "Really, I'll tell the finance department to change it for you when I get back."
If it weren't for the inappropriateness, Shen Baohong would have kowtowed to Shen Xuening: "Xuening, you are so kind. I will definitely work harder in the future."
Shen Xuening nodded in satisfaction: "That's exactly the attitude I wanted."
The atmosphere is enjoyable.
After dinner, Shen Xuening took Shen Yingying and Shen Baohong back to the hotel to rest.
Back at the hotel, Shen Xuening said to the two of them, "Your flight is at 2 PM tomorrow, so you can sleep in a little longer."
Shen Yingying and Shen Baohong answered in unison, "We understand."
……
After taking a shower, Shen Xuening talked to Qin Zizhou on the phone for a few minutes, then opened the scenic area's app, searched for the third branch, and checked the reviews below the store.
Today is our first day of business, so I don't know if there will be any reviews yet. We'll see.
Surprisingly, there were not only comments, but also a lot of comments, more than three hundred, which she then browsed through.
The three pictures were accompanied by a review: "As expected of Xifulai, it did not disappoint me at all. The broth was delicious, the ingredients were fresh, and you could taste the original flavor of each ingredient. It was so delicious. People who like hot pot must come and try it."
The post included two pictures and a comment: "The taste of the Xifulai branch is exactly the same as the original, and the dishes are the same too. You can eat all the dishes you can eat at the original store here. What impressed me the most was the beef in the hot pot restaurant. It was better than any other beef."
The post included six pictures, followed by a review: "Look at the dining environment of the Xifulai branch. It's similar to the main branch, simple and elegant. Dining here is definitely a pleasure. Most importantly, the food is really delicious, and you'll definitely want to come back for more."
"..."
Shen Xuening smiled slightly, clearly very happy.
In addition to the scenic area's app, the store has also registered on various platforms, such as Meituan and Taobao, and you can also order takeout, which is very convenient.
I was too busy today to enable the delivery service. I'll enable it once business stabilizes.
It's getting late, time for bed.
……
Shen Xuening went to the shop in the morning as usual, but she didn't say she was going, so it was a "surprise attack".
The manager and waiters have arrived and are cleaning. The kitchen is preparing food, and everything is busy yet orderly.
Shen Xuening called the store manager aside and said, "I'm leaving this afternoon. There are a few things I want to tell you before I go."
The store manager listened attentively: "Mr. Shen, please speak."
Shen Xuening explained one by one: "When you're doing business, you sometimes need to be flexible and adaptable, try to minimize the wait time for customers, supervise the quality of service, and most importantly, pay attention to hygiene and ingredients. There absolutely cannot be any mistakes in hygiene and ingredients, otherwise it will affect your reputation, and business won't be as good. You can also hold some promotions during holidays..."
The store manager listened attentively: "Mr. Shen, I understand."
Shen Xuening opened WeChat and sent a document to the store manager: "Take a look at the contents of this document. It will help you manage the store. I'd like to add that if anything happens to the store, be sure to tell me immediately."
The store manager said solemnly, "I understand."
Shen Xuening said, "Alright, the shop is in your hands now. Take good care of it."
"Thank you for your trust, Ms. Shen." The store manager was very grateful to Shen Xuening. If it weren't for Shen Xuening giving him this opportunity, he was afraid he would have gotten divorced because of unemployment.
Having nothing more to say, Shen Xuening returned to the hotel.
It was 10 a.m. when Shen Xuening got back to the hotel at 10:30 a.m. She called Tu Yue, who immediately came over. The four of them ate together and then headed to the airport.
After saying goodbye to Tu Yue, I boarded the plane smoothly and headed to City A.
Qin Zizhou was there to pick up Shen Xuening at the airport in City A. As soon as he saw her, he gave her a big hug: "I've been waiting for almost a month, and I'm so glad to see you again."
Shen Xuening also missed Qin Zizhou very much: "I will stay here for a month and I will spend every day with you."
Qin Zizhou held Shen Xuening's hand, reluctant to let go: "This is necessary."
After picking them up, Qin Zizhou took them to the old house.
Grandpa Qin and Grandma Qin both liked the Shen family. They were polite, knew how to behave, and wouldn't covet what didn't belong to them. It was hard not to like such a large family.
"Grandpa, Grandma." Shen Xuening gave Madam Qin a hug.
With a beaming smile, Madam Qin took Shen Xuening's hand and said happily, "I'm so glad to see my dear granddaughter-in-law again."
Shen Xuening said, "Grandma, I'm so happy to see you."
Shen Yingying and Shen Baohong also greeted the Qin family: "Grandpa and Grandma."
Grandma Qin greeted them warmly, "Good, good, Yingying, Baohong, Grandpa and Grandma welcome you too. By the way, Yingying, you're here to go to school, right?"
Shen Yingying obediently replied, "Yes, I will go to school to register tomorrow."
Madam Qin also liked Shen Yingying very much. She was well-behaved and cute, and also did well in her studies. Parents seemed to prefer children who were good at studying: "You got the top score in the exam, so you should go to the best universities, Tsinghua and Peking University, right?"
Shen Yingying nodded: "Yes, I studied management."
Madam Qin encouraged her, "Very good, very good. Study hard and help your sister after you graduate."
Shen Yingying thought so too: "Grandma, I will."
Grandpa Qin called the housekeeper over: "Go and arrange rooms for Yingying and Baohong. They will stay at the old house for the time being. Tomorrow, Yingying will go to school to register. Arrange for a car to pick her up and drop her off."
The butler replied respectfully, "Yes, sir."
Shen Yingying didn't want to be a burden on the Qin family, so she said, "Grandpa and Grandma, I can go to school by myself. I can drive."
Grandpa Qin said, "There are many people reporting for duty. It's not safe for you since you've just learned to drive. Have the family driver take you home. Come home for lunch after you've reported for duty."
Shen Xuening said, "Yingying, listen to your grandfather."
Shen Yingying nodded: "Then thank you, Grandpa."
Grandpa Qin smiled and waved his hand: "Don't be shy. Just tell Grandpa and Grandma what you need, and we'll make sure you get it."
Shen Yingying felt even more grateful: "Grandpa and Grandma, you are so kind."
Grandpa Qin said, "We're all family, no need to be so polite. If you encounter any problems at school, just tell Grandpa, and Grandpa will ask the principal to help you resolve them."
Shen Yingying asked in surprise, "Grandpa knows the principal?"
Grandpa Qin said casually, "He was Zizhou's father's classmate. He even came when your sister and Zizhou got engaged."
Shen Yingying's eyes widened slightly.
Shen Baohong was also shocked; the connections were simply too powerful, almost unimaginable.
Seeing the surprised expressions on the two younger generation members' faces, Grandpa Qin couldn't help but smile: "Grandpa can handle anything that happens in China, don't worry."
Shen Yingying and Shen Baohong were at a loss for words to describe their feelings. The Qin family was too powerful. They couldn't even imagine what kind of family their sister had married into.
After chatting in the living room for a while, the butler took everyone to the guest room to rest.
Qin Yaoyao had told the housekeeper in advance that she would arrange for Shen Yingying to stay in her room, so the housekeeper took Shen Yingying to Qin Yaoyao's room.
As soon as she entered the room, Shen Yingying called Qin Yaoyao via WeChat to tell her.
Qin Yaoyao repeated her previous statement, telling Shen Yingying to stay wherever she wanted. She even called the housekeeper again, asking him to take good care of Shen Yingying. The housekeeper, already used to this, agreed to all her requests.
Qin Zizhou pulled Shen Xuening into the room and kissed her rather roughly. He had been holding back for almost a month, but now that she was in front of him, he simply couldn't resist anymore.
Shen Xuening obediently wrapped her arms around Qin Zizhou's neck. Once a man has tasted the sweetness of love, it's hard for him to resist. She knew in her heart that Qin Zizhou had been enduring it all for her sake.
Kissing wasn't enough; he carried her to the bed, wanting to meld Shen Xuening into his body.
The two didn't emerge from their room until dinner time. Qin Zizhou couldn't help but smile, while Shen Xuening looked radiant...