Time Traveling: The Man and Wife Heads the House

After Zhang Chi and Cui Jingshun finished reconciling the accounts, Cui Jingshun said: "Ma'am, I think there are a lot more customers these days than before, let's..."

Zhang Chi raised his hand to stop Cui Jingshun's words, "Uncle Cui, although I am indeed the daughter-in-law of the Gu family, I am a man after all. Don't call me the boss's wife in the future. You and Sun Zheng can just call me by my name."

When Sun Zheng was called by name, he turned his head in astonishment, staring with big eyes, not knowing why.

"Okay." Cui Jingshun nodded, this is the second time Zhang Chi has mentioned this matter seriously, he knows Zhang Chi's temperament, if he doesn't agree, he will definitely find a way to get you to agree. "Zhang Chi, then we will not be polite."

Seeing that Cui Jingshun agreed, Sun Zheng also nodded.

Zhang Chi smiled and said: "That's right. We are all part of the teahouse, and we will be together all day from now on, so don't make such foolish things."

Cui Jingshun said: "Zhang Chi, I think our teahouse..."

Zhang Chi glanced and saw that Gu Xihe had his eyes closed, as if he had fallen asleep.He frowned, stood up, made a silent motion towards Cui Jingshun, strode up to Gu Xihe, bent down and picked him up.

Gu Xihe was awakened by his movements, opened his eyes, and called out in a daze, "Brother Chi."

Zhang Chi said softly: "Yes. I'll carry you inside to sleep."

"Oh."

Gu Xihe rested his head on Zhang Chi's chest and closed his eyes again.

Because there were no guests in the two boxes of the teahouse, one room was changed into the owner's lounge, and the other became Sun Zheng's residence.

At this moment, Zhang Chi put Gu Xihe on the bed in the lounge, covered him with a thin quilt, and said softly, "Xihe, don't worry, I'll call you again when the store is closed."

Gu Xihe didn't even open his eyes, let out an "um" and then fell silent.

Seeing him sleeping peacefully, Zhang Chi couldn't help pecking him lightly on the lips. He had tossed him a little hard last night!But what about the sense of accomplishment?

Zhang Chi returned to the counter and said, "Uncle Cui, what did you want to say just now?"

Cui Jingshun continued: "Zhang Chi, we already have few seats in the lobby, but now we have removed two boxes, which affects the number of guests! Why don't we add a few more tables in the lobby?"

Zhang Chi smiled and said, "Uncle Cui, have you heard of hunger marketing?"

"Hunger marketing? What's that?"

"Let me tell you a story. There was a restaurant in a town with only one table, and only one table was served every day."

"A table of guests, can they make money?"

"Of course. Their dishes are very exquisite, and many dishes are not available locally, so the food is very expensive. They only sell one table a day, which can not only cover the cost of the day, but also have a surplus. In the beginning, people did it because I went to eat out of curiosity, and later found that the place was really good, with a good environment, good dishes, and no other guests disturbed, so I felt very safe. Therefore, those who ate there once wanted to go again. Those who did not go, because Curious, coupled with other people's publicity, I also want to go. But they only have one table a day in the restaurant! So, they need to make a reservation. The more people who can't eat, the more itchy they are, and the more they want to go. Cui Uncle, you know that people are very curious, so not only did the restaurant not go bankrupt, it is doing well!"

Cui Jingshun stroked his beard with a look of surprise on his face, "Zhang Chi, you are really well-informed."

Sun Zheng blinked: "Where is this restaurant? If I have money, I want to eat there too."

"Yes! This restaurant wants Sun Zheng's mentality. So our teahouse can do the same. Many people want to come and listen to stories, but we only have so many seats, which will make them more itchy. And our teahouse is mobile. , the guests leave, and new ones will come. Even if there are fewer seats, it won’t affect too much.”

"What Zhang Chi said makes sense. Then let's try it too?"

"Yes." Zhang Chi nodded, "I've already done the calculations, if we ensure that [-]% of the attendance in the lobby can be reached during the storytelling in the morning, then we will make a steady profit without losing money, let alone people coming in the afternoon. Now it seems that beverages and refreshments are selling well, accounting for almost one-third of the share. However, we have fewer types of beverages, and the weather is cold, so we need to develop several types of hot drinks. The same is true for desserts, there are only three or four now There are too few kinds! I still need to go to the dim sum shop and discuss with them the varieties and prices of dim sum, and strive for more varieties and lower prices."

"Zhang Chi, just go, I will take care of the shop with Sun Zheng."

Sun Zheng hesitated and said: "Zhang Chi, recently I found that some people just come to listen to the story and then leave after listening. Although there are a lot of customers, the income has decreased, and our seats have been taken up, so that those who really want to drink tea There's no place for people to sit."

In fact, Zhang Chi has also discovered this phenomenon. Many customers do not order anything when they enter the door. They say they order after listening to the story, but after listening to the story, they leave.

"Are there many such guests?"

"It's not too much now, but I'm afraid other guests will learn from them."

Zhang Chi nodded, "Well, I see, I will find a way."

Cui Jingshun stroked his beard, nodded, and then patted Sun Zheng on the shoulder, "Don't worry, Zhang Chi will figure out a way."

Sun Zheng looked at Zhang Chi with a flicker of eyes, then lowered his head.

When Gu Xihe woke up, he saw a person standing by the bed, just a back view, but he felt that there was a feeling of loneliness in that person.

He blinked and called out, "Brother Chi."

Zhang Chi turned around and saw that Gu Xihe was awake, he smiled at him and stepped forward to help him sit up.

"You feel better?"

"Well. It's much better. Brother Chi, what time is it now?"

"Get up! It's time to pick up Xiao An."

Gu Xihe grabbed Zhang Chi's hand and stared at him, "Brother Chi, do you have something on your mind?"

"No, it's just about the teahouse."

"What's the matter with the teahouse? Isn't there a lot of customers recently?"

Zhang Chi didn't want to hide it, so he told Sun Zheng's discovery.

Gu Xihe also frowned, "How could this be? If this is the case, wouldn't your story be in vain?"

"Don't worry, I'll figure it out."

Gu Xihe still frowned, "What can we do? If they want to come, we can't drive them out. Otherwise, you'll be charged for telling stories."

Zhang Chi shook his head, "No way. At the beginning we promised that storytelling is a feature of the teahouse, and there is no charge. Now that we ask for money, the guests will object. What's more, it will make some customers who want to come to consume have rebellious psychology. coming."

"Then what? How can we separate the guests who drink tea from those who don't?"

"There's always a way."

"Why don't we make a rule in the teahouse that you tell the story after all the guests present have ordered?"

Zhang Chi rubbed his chin. This is not advisable. If people spent money to come here for the first three days, but today they don’t want to drink tea and just want to listen to a story, will such guests also drive them away?To be honest, spending money on tea and snacks every day is not a small expense.

The interests of these people cannot be harmed, but it is also necessary to ensure that the people who come are all guests of the teahouse. . .

Suddenly Zhang Chi's eyes lit up, and he patted his head, "Oh! Why did I forget, we can apply for a membership card!"

"Membership card? What is that?"

"This... Xihe, let's talk slowly when we get home, shall we?"

"it is good!"

The next day, Zhang Chi told Cui Jingshun and Sun Zheng his initial thoughts.

"Uncle Cui, Sun Zheng, I think so. Customers who spend [-] Wen at a time will be given a membership card. With this card, you can enter the store to listen to stories, and you can get a [-]% discount on in-store consumption. Or Customers who have accumulated [-] Wen in consumption can also apply for a card. If you don’t want to spend, you only need to deposit [-] Wen in the store, and you can also apply for a membership card. From next month, I will change it to storytelling in the afternoon. You must be a member to enter, and non-members are not allowed to enter. In this way, we can ensure that all the guests who come to listen to the story are our guests."

Cui Jingshun nodded, "Zhang Chi's method is good. It shows that only customers who have spent money or want to spend money can listen to the story."

Gu Xihe also nodded, "Yes, if you want to listen to stories, in addition to drinking tea, you can also apply for a membership card, and after paying in advance, you can consume it. Listening to stories still means that you don't spend any money."

Sun Zheng just listened at first, but now he interjected, "What is a membership card?"

"Membership card is a card with the name of our teahouse and membership number written on it." Zhang Chi said, taking out a card from his pocket, "Look, this is a card designed by me and Xihe. On the front is The name of our teahouse has a number on the back, which represents the information of the member. For example, when we send out the membership card with the number 001, we need to register the name of the member and indicate whether it is a gift for consumption or prepaid Handled. If it is a consumer gift, there is a letter Z in front of the number. If it is prepaid, the letter in front of the number is F. The gift is relatively simple, just register. The prepaid is more troublesome, we need to record Every purchase they make in the future."

Sun Zheng rubbed his head, his eyes full of confusion, "What are letters? Why don't I know these characters?"

Cui Jingshun has long been used to not being able to understand, so he didn't bother: "Zhang Chi, will someone bring a fake membership card?"

Gu Xihe said: "Uncle Cui, Brother Chi and I have thought about this issue. Don't underestimate this card, ordinary people can't impersonate it! First, the name of the teahouse on this card is written by myself. I wrote it in one stroke, and I believe that no one can write it. Another thing is that there are numbers on our cards, and each number represents a person. Cards can be faked, but people can’t be faked, right? "

"The boss said so."

Seeing that both Cui Jingshun and Sun Zheng understood, Zhang Chi said, "If we start using membership cards next month, we will start preparing for promotion and distribution of cards this month. Uncle Cui, Sun Zheng, this will bother you two." When the guests enter the door and check out, I will introduce a lot, and of course I will do more publicity when telling stories."

Cui Jingshun and Sun Zheng nodded together, "Okay, no problem."

Zhang Chi put the first membership card into Gu Xihe's hand, and smiled slightly: "This first membership card belongs to the owner of our teahouse, of course. The owner's card is all free. Uncle Cui, Sun Zheng , do you remember?"

Gu Xihe couldn't help but blush when he saw Zhang Chi's playful expression.

Cui Jingshun repeatedly agreed, "I'll register right away."

Gu Xihe's face turned even redder.

After telling the story the next day, Zhang Chi spent a lot of time explaining the membership card of their shop.It can be seen that the membership card is a new thing, some people are hesitating, some people are happy to apply for it, this person is of course Sui Yuzhang, he is now Zhang Chi's number one fan, and he comes almost every day.

"With this card, not only can you listen to stories for free, but you can also get a [-]% discount? Such a good thing, of course I want to get one."

Holding the membership card numbered 002, he asked, "What is written in this string?"

Zhang Chi said: "This number means that you are the second customer of our teahouse to apply for a membership card."

"Ah? I'm actually the second?" Sui Yuzhang felt that he should be the first, "Who is the first?"

Zhang Chi glanced at Gu Xihe, and said intentionally, "The information of our members is kept confidential."

Sui Yuzhang nodded, flipped the membership card up and down twice, and couldn't help admiring: "This is really a masterpiece of calligraphy and painting. I think it is the handwriting of Boss Gu?"

"Correct."

"Looking at such calligraphy and paintings, I'm not willing to use them! I should collect them."

Gu Xihe's brows and eyes were crooked while smiling, "Sui Xiucai is being polite."

"Can I lend this card to others?"

"Of course, but if someone else uses it, you won't be able to hear the story. We recognize the card but not the person."

"So that's how it is. Then I can't borrow it. What if I lose it?"

"You can come to me to report the loss."

"Report lost?"

"Yes, it is to invalidate your original card and apply for a new one for you. Don't worry, the number will not change."

"That's good."

Driven by Sui Yuzhang, Zhang Chi applied for seven membership cards on the first day.

Both Gu Xi and Zhang Chi were very satisfied. It is very difficult for the common people to know something new. Today's results have exceeded their expectations.

Busy and busy, life is too much, and it will be August [-]th in a blink of an eye.

On the day before the Mid-Autumn Festival, as a son, Zhang Chi naturally went to visit Chen Guihua.

Gu Xihe prepared two boxes of moon cakes from Xijin Pavilion, two pieces of high-quality silk cloth, and two jugs of good wine.

"Brother Chi, she is your mother after all. You should visit her. I'll go with you. She shouldn't make things difficult for us."

Zhang Chi understood the truth, but it was awkward to ask him to do it.

"Okay Brother Chi, let's go! I have to pick up Xiaoan from school when I come back!"

"All right!"

Went to Chen Osmanthus's place, Zhang Qing was in Chen Osmanthus's room, I don't know what the two of them said, they both had serious faces.

Seeing Zhang Chi enter the door, Chen Guihua didn't want to pay attention at first, but when she saw the things in his and Gu Xihe's hands, a smile appeared on her face.

"Oh, Zhang Chi is here? I still bring so many things, my son is really not in vain!" She turned to look at Zhang Qing, "Okay, stop moaning. Look at what your brother brought, Whichever you like, take it away!"

After hearing this, Zhang Qing immediately burst into smiles, stepped forward to check the gifts brought by Zhang Chi, and then decisively picked up the silk and wine.

"I want these two! Xiaoyu's father likes to drink, and these two pieces of fabric will make two clothes for her mother. Mother, I'm leaving!"

Zhang Chi looked at Gu Xihe depressedly, and Gu Xihe smiled at him comfortingly.

When the other two people were not paying attention, they whispered: "Since you have given the things to others, don't worry about who they want to give to."

Zhang Chi snorted coldly, his face softened a little.