Great Imperial Merchant

The business with Yue'an Inn was finally negotiated after two hours.

Fumanlou's porridge and meals are first-class, and Yue'an Inn has only advantages and no disadvantages when cooperating with them.Not only will it not reduce the number of guests during the rainy season and the cold winter snow season, but it may also maintain the usual level.

This alone is enough for them to sit down and have a good talk.

Moreover, the number of assistant cooks at Yue'an Inn has been reduced accordingly, and in the end there are only one second chef and one junior apprentice, and the monthly expenses have also been reduced a lot.

The attitude of the other party was very tough, and this time they asked for cooperation in turn, so the attitude of Yue'an Inn was quite gentle, and they agreed to Fumanlou's requests one by one.

In the end, it was decided that Fumanlou would deliver breakfast to Yue'an Inn, and the menu would be changed every season, and it would be prepared and delivered here in the morning of the second day, and different menus would be added accordingly at noon and evening. A simple set meal, one meat, one vegetable, one side dish, plus a bowl of slow-cooked crock pot soup. From ordering to eating, you don’t need to take another step, and everything will be delivered to the door by the waiter. The price of five coins is quite good .

Although the storefront of Yue’an Inn on Baozhu Street is not big, the rooms are quite separated inside and out, and the dinner plates sent over will be packed by the waiter of Yue’an Inn and sent back at night. What is it, but it can give yourself a word of mouth in disguise.

Such a win-win thing, both parties are very satisfied in the end.The shopkeeper of Yue'an Inn actually wanted to take some profits from each order at the beginning, but this time Yang Zhongyuan was unexpectedly very talkative, and even the old fritters who had been in business for more than ten years were speechless, and finally had to agree not to interfere with each other .

Yang Zhongyuan was very proud when he came back, and said: "Tomorrow we have to recruit a second cook and a junior apprentice, or the second cook will be overwhelmed."

Cheng Weizhe knew that the shopkeeper of Yue'an Inn didn't really want to make trouble with them, but seeing Yang Zhongyuan's face flushed with joy, he couldn't help swallowing the words in his mouth, and said with a smile: "Yes, I have to hire a special bookstore Make us a menu."

At first they didn't expect to be able to make a business, but they also knew that they were prepared, so they wrote out a few food lists in advance, which really came in handy in the end.At that time, they copied by hand, and the whole family, except Zhou Quanxu, who was not very good at handwriting, wrote along for a whole day.

But now that we want to cooperate for a long time, the food list has to be more serious.

Daliang does not restrict the common people to read and read books, so ordinary bookstores can do printing, as long as an application is submitted to the household registration office in advance, and it will be approved.

This is a simple recipe for business, so there is nothing wrong with it. Yang Zhongyuan still has the most useful guide in his hand, so the two of them didn't spend too much energy on it, and went to talk about the chef again. .

After the unremitting efforts of the whole building, the business of Fumanlou is naturally much better now.The lobby on the first floor can always be full, and the private rooms on the second floor can be booked out early every day even if the food cost is lower than the bottom line.

For nothing else, it is worth going to the private room to enjoy the service of Xiaoer alone.Xiaoshan's tea making technique was specially taught by Master Han for two days, and his natural level is not bad. Even if he now has a waiter to accompany him to take care of the second floor, he is the only one who is dedicated to serving tea.People in Daliang are fond of tea, so Cheng Weizhe and the others made such an arrangement, but the business in the private room suddenly improved, and it took several days to turn over again.After all, Xiao Er's attitude is respectful and polite, she is still very clever, and the environment is really good.

Every time Yang Zhongyuan could hear someone praise the layout of their private room, the smile on the corner of his mouth could not be suppressed no matter what.

That's natural. How could he and Master have a bad opinion?

The business was pretty good at first, but now that the business of Yue'an Inn has been added, the pressure on the back kitchen can be imagined.The two chefs are okay, but the three young apprentices are so tired that their eyes turn black every day. They not only have to prepare the ingredients, but also cut and serve the dishes. When the meal is over, they still do the heavy kitchen work of washing dishes and pots. , not tired that is fake.

But the money given by the boss is really not low. Fumanlou is very cautious in recruiting people. Those with bad character will not be hired easily. The few of them know it in their hearts and are very stable people, so naturally they want to grit their teeth Get over it.

Yang Zhongyuan naturally didn't know what they were thinking, but he was worried about the manpower in the shop just like Cheng Weizhe.

But it's useless to be anxious, and they also know in their hearts that if they want to keep the restaurant open properly, there must be no problems with the people inside.Once a waiter has a bad attitude, it will definitely make the guests unhappy. For them, although it has only been more than [-] days since the opening of Fumanlou, it is the hard work of the whole building.Can't let anyone ruin their efforts.

Cheng Weizhe saw that Yang Zhongyuan was really in a hurry, so he thought about it and said, "Why don't you go hire Renya Li."

Ren Ya Li was the one who helped them find a shop. He had a wide network of contacts in Quzhou, and he knew all kinds of people. Naturally, he also had a group of poor young people who were waiting to sign the owner's house.But it's okay for them to buy a servant at home, but it's not suitable to put it in the shop.

It's really not very pleasant to spread the word.

When opening a door to do business, reputation is the most important thing.

Yang Zhongyuan hesitated for a moment, and said: "Forget it, we are running a restaurant, and it is really inappropriate to buy someone to be a waiter."

Cheng Weizhe took his hand and sat on the bed around him. Anyway, this is the back compartment and no one can see it.

"Let's ask him to help and pay attention. He has a lot of connections, so he can help find a second chef. Another thing, if you are a junior apprentice, it doesn't really matter."

It makes sense for him to say so.

Although Xiao Er who works outside is not suitable, in fact, many apprentices in the canteen are bought servants.

These people have worked in the back kitchen of the restaurant since they were young, and they have learned their own craftsmanship. With the deed of sale in their hands, they are naturally not afraid that their wings will stiffen and fly away.

Yang Zhongyuan hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded in agreement.

If you can really find it, it is not a bad idea to return the deed of sale if you are honest and obedient in the future.

After the two talked about things like this, their hearts gradually settled down. Cheng Weizhe is a very thoughtful person, and Yang Zhongyuan is also quite smart. The two of them can always chat together, but they can cooperate very well.

After noon, when the last table of guests was sent away, the familiar carriage stopped in front of Fumanlou again.

Cheng Weizhe and Yang Zhongyuan looked at each other, and while they were surprised, they walked forward to greet him together.

It seems that this Gu Hanting, Boss Gu, really cares about Master.

Gu Hanting got off the carriage, stood there and smiled at them. Under the sun, the brocade gown on his body was exquisite and gorgeous, which set off his eyebrows like a picture. Although he was close to the age of knowing his destiny, he looked so young and energetic.This dress set him off even more extraordinary.

Cheng Weizhe was about to go up to him, but Yang Zhongyuan whispered behind him: "It's not that Boss Gu is usually quite simple and low-key, why doesn't he look like that?"

His voice was not loud, as if it was just a whisper, Cheng Weizhe could only hear him clearly.

Cheng Weizhe thought it was funny, but he also knew that what he said was the truth, his heart moved, and his face couldn't help being even more respectful.

Although the master also said that Gu Hanting is not a bad person, after 20 years, who knows if he will change?People's hearts are fickle, so they'd better be careful.

"Boss Gu, you came so early, have you eaten yet? The fire in the kitchen is still on, why don't you have dinner with us?" Cheng Weizhe politely invited him into the shop and led him directly to the attic on the third floor.

Although the attic has not had a chance to be used yet, the decoration is very good.The furnishings inside are not to mention priceless, but they are all exquisite and genuine products. They were originally used to entertain distinguished guests, and it is suitable to receive him at this moment.

Gu Hanting obviously didn't expect that they hadn't eaten yet. Although he was in business, he was running a tea shop.Customers who would go to drink tea would naturally not choose to eat at meal time, so even if he stared at the shop, he would not miss the meal.

This is like a mountain, Gu Hanting laughed in his heart that he was in a hurry, but turned around and felt the hard work of being a restaurant.

"I'm really sorry, I didn't think well. You've been busy all morning, go eat first, and leave me alone." Gu Hanting's face was full of apology.

Although he was kind, Cheng Weizhe and Yang Zhongyuan couldn't really let him sit here and wait alone, so Cheng Weizhe didn't wait for Yang Zhongyuan to speak, he took his hand and stood up: "You go to eat first, and by the way, see when Master Come, come up and talk to me when you're done eating."

Yang Zhongyuan originally wanted him to eat first. After all, he ate two more buns in the morning, and he is not too hungry now.But seeing Cheng Weizhe's persistence, his heart warmed up, he didn't say anything more, instead he squeezed his wrist lightly, said some polite words to Gu Hanting, and then left.

When only Cheng Weizhe and Gu Hanting were left in the attic, Gu Hanting smiled and said, "I heard you just got married?"

Cheng Weizhe thought that he would talk about serious topics after thinking for a long time, but unexpectedly he was suddenly asked about his relationship with Yang Zhongyuan.

Although it was a private matter, Gu Hanting was their elder, and a guest who was almost familiar with Yang Zhongya's affairs knew it, so it was nothing to talk about.

Thinking of this, Cheng Weizhe said with a smile: "That's right, we got married when we came to Quzhou."

Seeing that his face was full of happiness, Gu Hanting couldn't help showing a smile: "Well, you are still young, and you can live well after getting married. I see that your restaurant is running well, and you can make achievements in just a few days. Both are capable men."

Suddenly being praised by him, Cheng Weizhe immediately showed embarrassment on his face, but his heart became more and more nervous, not knowing what purpose he came for.

"Where is it, the elders are overwhelmed."

While the two were talking, Yang Zhongyuan, who had just left, suddenly returned to the attic. He knocked on the door first, and then pushed open the closed door of the attic.

The sunlight outside the window slanted in, and the fine dust in the air floated gently, like silver sand.

Han Shiqian stood outside the door with a smile on his face, looking at Gu Hanting quietly.

After 20 years, they are all covered with wind and frost, which is the trace left by the years inadvertently.But his eyes were as bright and clear as before.

The two people standing opposite each other seem to have not changed, but maybe they are all different.

"Brother Han..." Gu Hanting, who had always been calm and elegant, suddenly choked up his voice.