Siheyuan: I am the God of Cooking, and all the birds are crying with envy!

Time flies like flowing water. With He Yuzhu's full dedication and careful management, "Zhu Xiang Ju" has already emerged in the local area and become a well-known restaurant.

He Yuzhu is busy between the kitchen and the restaurant every day. Seeing the restaurant business growing day by day, he feels very gratified.

However, deep in his heart, his obsession and yearning for the courtyard house was like a deeply buried seed that never stopped growing. That obsession was like the brightest star in the night sky, always shining in his heart.

One day, the sun shone through the restaurant window onto the busy figures. He Yuzhu was concentrating on cooking dishes in the kitchen. Amid the smoke, he skillfully stirred the wok and added seasonings. Every movement was filled with his love and persistence for food.

Suddenly, a noise outside broke the silence of the kitchen.

He Yuzhu frowned slightly, put down the kitchen utensils in his hand, picked up a towel to wipe his hands, and walked out of the kitchen with a hint of doubt.

I saw a lady dressed in fashionable clothes and with an elegant temperament standing quietly in the middle of the restaurant. Her appearance was like blooming flowers in spring, instantly attracting the attention of diners around her. Everyone cast curious and amazed glances at her.

He Yuzhu's eyes gradually widened, and when he looked closely, he found that it was Lou Xiao'e, whom he had not seen for many years.

Lou Xiao'e's eyes searched around the restaurant, and when her eyes met He Yuzhu's, tears of excitement instantly flashed in her eyes. Those tears were like bright pearls, crystal clear.

She walked forward quickly and said in a trembling voice: "Zhu Zi, I finally found you!"

He Yuzhu was also surprised and happy at this time, and a smile instantly bloomed on his face, like sunshine penetrating through the clouds, bright and warm.

He quickly said, "Xiao'e, where did you come from? Where have you been all these years?"

Lou Xiao'e gently raised her hand and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with her slender fingers. The movement was gentle and graceful.

She said slowly: "Zhu Zi, thanks to you, I was able to escape from the sea of ​​suffering and go to Hong Kong during that difficult time.

There, I started from an inconspicuous small business, worked hard all the way, experienced countless hardships and setbacks, and finally established a firm foothold in the business world.

This time I came back specifically to find you."

He Yuzhu scratched his head, showing a simple and honest smile on his face. The smile was a little shy and curious. He asked, "Looking for me? What's the matter?"

Lou Xiao'e raised her head slightly and looked around, her eyes revealing a hint of appreciation and expectation.

She said, "Zhu Zi, I heard that you are running this restaurant and you have been thinking about buying a courtyard house.

The reason I came back this time is, firstly, to repay your kindness in the past. I have always kept your help in my heart and never forgotten it.

Second, I think your restaurant has great development potential, like an unpolished jade that has not yet been fully carved. I want to invest in it, and together we can make it bigger and stronger, and make it a shining pearl in Beijing's catering industry."

When He Yuzhu heard this, a hint of hesitation appeared on his face. He lowered his head slightly and said softly, "Xiao'e, how can I feel embarrassed about this?

You worked hard to build a world for yourself in Hong Kong, and now you come back and invest your money in my small restaurant. What if I lose money?

I don’t want you to take risks with me.”

Lou Xiao'e smiled, her eyes revealing determination and confidence.

She said, "Zhu Zi, don't worry. I have been doing business in Hong Kong for so many years and have seen all kinds of people and things. I still have some vision when it comes to judging people and things.

I believe that your cooking skills and abilities, as well as your dedication and passion for food, are the most valuable assets of this restaurant.

As long as we work together and manage it well, we will definitely be able to develop Zhuxiangju into a better place.

Moreover, I also want to have my own business in my hometown, which can be regarded as returning to my roots. I will be happy to contribute to the development of my hometown."

He Yuzhu pondered for a moment, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

He raised his head, looked at Lou Xiao'e's sincere eyes, and said, "Xiao'e, since you said so, I won't be polite.

However, we need to discuss how to develop this restaurant in the future. After all, this is not a trivial matter and needs to be considered carefully. "

Lou Xiao'e nodded, a pleased smile on her face, and said, "Of course. I think we can first carry out a comprehensive upgrade and renovation of the restaurant, expand the store scale, add some spacious and comfortable private rooms, and improve the overall grade and style of the restaurant.

Then, we will launch some unique new dishes, integrating the essence of cuisine from all over the world to attract more customers with different tastes.

In addition, we can also strengthen publicity and promotion efforts, and use various media channels and social platforms to let more people know about Zhuxiangju and understand our food culture.”

As He Yuzhu listened to Lou Xiao'e's words, a light gradually appeared in his eyes. That light was like the twinkling stars in the night sky, full of hope and longing.

He said, "Xiao'e, your idea is good.

However, this upgrade will cost a lot of money, right? I’m afraid I won’t be able to turn the money around by then.”

Lou Xiao'e smiled confidently and said, "Don't worry about the money, I'll take care of it.

You are just responsible for controlling the quality of the dishes and managing the kitchen in an orderly manner.

By the way, didn’t you say before that you wanted to buy a courtyard house? I took a look when I came back this time and found that there are indeed a few good courtyards with reasonable prices.

We can go and have a look together. If it is suitable, we can buy it and open Zhuxiangju in the courtyard. It will definitely be more distinctive and attract more customers. "

He Yuzhu was immediately perked up when he heard this. His smile became even brighter. He said, "Really? That's great! Xiao'e, you are really my benefactor! I have been looking forward to this for a long time. If I can open a restaurant in a courtyard house, it will be a dream come true."

In this way, Lou Xiao'e officially joined "Zhuxiangju".

In the following days, the two had a clear division of labor and tacit cooperation. He Yuzhu, like a dedicated artist, plunged into the kitchen, devoted himself to researching new dishes, carefully trained the chef team, and imparted his many years of cooking experience to everyone without reservation;

Lou Xiao'e made full use of her talents in business management and was busy with the restaurant's renovation and marketing. She ran around contacting suppliers, designers and advertisers, laying a solid foundation for the restaurant's development.

One day, Lou Xiao'e took a carefully drawn decoration design and walked briskly to find He Yuzhu.

With an excited smile on her face, she said, "Zhu Zi, take a look at this design drawing. I asked a professional designer to carefully design it.

According to this plan, the restaurant's space will be used more reasonably, and the decoration style will be both fashionable and elegant. At the same time, some characteristic elements of Beijing will be cleverly retained, so that customers can enjoy delicious food and feel the rich cultural atmosphere here. "

He Yuzhu took the design drawing and looked at it carefully, with a hint of surprise and appreciation in his eyes.

He nodded from time to time and said, "Xiao'e, this design does look good.

But isn’t the renovation cost a bit high? I’m afraid I won’t be able to recover the cost.”

Lou Xiao'e smiled and patted He Yuzhu's shoulder, saying, "Zhuzi, don't worry. Although this decoration is a one-time investment, it is like putting on a gorgeous coat for the restaurant, which will bring us greater returns in the future.

Moreover, I have contacted several reputable suppliers, and they all offer favorable prices, which can save us a lot of costs.

We need to take a long-term view and not just focus on the current investment.”

He Yuzhu thought about it and felt that what Lou Xiao'e said made sense, so he said, "Okay, Xiao'e, I trust you to do the job.

By the way, when can you take me to see those courtyard houses you mentioned before?

I have always been thinking about it in my heart."

Lou Xiaoe said: "I will make arrangements in the next two days. Let's go and take a look and understand the specific situation.

However, Zhuzi, buying a courtyard house is not a trivial matter, we have to consider it carefully.

After all, this is not only related to the development of the restaurant, but also involves many aspects, such as property rights, maintenance, surrounding environment, etc. Every detail cannot be ignored. "

He Yuzhu patted his chest and said confidently: "Xiao'e, I know. I have waited for so long, I will definitely not act rashly.

I will carefully inspect each yard, weigh the pros and cons, and choose the one that suits us best."

A few days later, Lou Xiao'e took He Yuzhu to see the first courtyard house.

This courtyard is located in a quiet alley in the old city. The courtyard is not big, but the layout is exquisite, like a pearl hidden in a corner of the city.

As you walk into the yard, a strong sense of old Beijing style hits you in the face. The blue-gray bricks and stones, carved doors and windows, and quaint courtyards, every detail exudes the charm of time.

As soon as He Yuzhu walked into the yard, he was attracted by the unique atmosphere, and his eyes sparkled with surprise and love.

Lou Xiao'e looked at He Yuzhu's expression and said with a smile, "Zhuzi, what do you think of this yard?"

He Yuzhu paced excitedly in the yard, constantly looking at the surrounding environment, and said: "Xiao'e, this yard is great! I love it! I just don't know how much it costs?

If the price is right, I think this is the place we’ve been looking for.”

Lou Xiaoe said: "The price of this yard is slightly lower than the market price because the seller is in a hurry to go abroad, so he wants to sell it as soon as possible.

However, the property rights of this yard are somewhat complicated, and we need to check carefully to ensure that there are no potential risks.

We cannot ignore these important issues because of momentary pleasure.”

He Yuzhu frowned, a trace of worry appeared on his face, and said: "Complicated property rights?

Will there be any problems? I heard that property rights issues are very troublesome. If they are not handled properly, there will be a lot of trouble in the future. "

Lou Xiao'e comforted him, "Zhu Zi, don't worry.

I will find a professional lawyer to handle this matter. They are experienced and will carefully review every detail to ensure there is no risk.

We will look at other courtyards first, make a comparison, and then make a decision. After all, buying a courtyard house is a major investment, so we have to proceed with caution.”

In the next few days, Lou Xiao'e and He Yuzhu visited several courtyard houses, each of which had its own advantages and disadvantages.

Some yards are larger in area but slightly off-center;

Some yards have excellent locations, but the prices are high;

Some yards are beautifully decorated, but there are some minor flaws in the property rights.

As they looked at the yard, the two of them discussed in depth the future development direction and business strategy of the restaurant. During the constant communication, their ideas became more and more in line with each other, just like two meshing gears, working closely together to promote the development of their business.

After returning to the restaurant, Lou Xiao'e said to He Yuzhu: "Zhuzi, after looking at the courtyards these days, I feel that we can't just consider the price and location, but also combine the restaurant's positioning and development plan to make a choice.

We need to consider factors such as customers' parking convenience, the surrounding business atmosphere and future development potential. What do you think? "

He Yuzhu nodded in agreement and said, "Xiao'e, you are right. I think our restaurant should retain the characteristics of old Beijing while incorporating some modern elements, so as to attract more customers.