Chapter 81 “Competitors”

Author: Lao Zhongos

Chapter 81 “Competitors”

While Zhang Chen was watching the changes in Qixia Town, Tong Xiangyu beside the counter was also calculating the accounts of the past few days with an abacus. After a while, he put the abacus away and said happily:

"Xiaochen's plan is really good! Although we pay the county government an extra cleaning fee, there are more pedestrians and outsiders on the street, and the income of our stores has increased very quickly. It's very beautiful! It's very beautiful.

very!"

Guo Furong, who was wiping the table at the side, saw Tong Xiangyu's triumphant look and couldn't help but said:

"Shopkeeper, it's not too late to wait a few days. Have you seen the shop opposite us that is being renovated? I heard it also opens a restaurant."

Tong Xiangyu slowly walked out from the counter and sat at the long table, fanning herself. She picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea. After taking a sip, she said nonchalantly:

"The renovation of the shop opposite will take several months. The doors and windows on the wall next to the street must be transported from the south before they can be renovated. I don't know how long it will take to open at this speed."

It could be seen from Tong Xiangyu's nonchalant tone that she didn't take that store seriously.

Zhang Chen saw that Tong Xiangyu was underestimating the enemy and couldn't help but think of the grand opening of the store opposite. He hoped that the shopkeeper at that time could maintain his current mentality.

It was a coincidence that when everyone in the inn was gossiping about the store, there was the sound of crackling firecrackers outside the door. Everyone looked at Tong Xiangyu with a strange look on his face, as if he was saying, "You are so accurate." Tong Xiangyu also covered his mouth in surprise.

Feel surprised.

After the firecrackers finished, a loud voice came out, "To celebrate the opening of Yihong Restaurant today, the first ten customers will be given free service, and the first thirty customers will receive a 20% discount, and each table will receive a pot of Fenjiu and eight liang of crab paste."

Limited availability, first come first served, welcome to all distinguished guests.

The guests dining in the store immediately planned to run to the opposite side after hearing this. After all, it was too close and the top ten was definitely guaranteed.

Unfortunately, before they could start taking action, Zhang Chen and Bai Zhantang stopped the scholar at the door to collect money from the tables. Looking at the guests who paid and left, Zhang Chen and Bai Zhantang clapped their hands to express success. This was a tacit understanding after many customers evaded the order.

As soon as they heard that the other side was free, they blocked the door.

Zhang Chen and Bai Zhantang leaned against the door and watched as the newly opened Yihong Restaurant suddenly became crowded after the promotion was announced. They couldn't help but sigh that there were still so many prostitutes for free.

Bai Zhantang saw two familiar figures in the crowded crowd, touched Zhang Chen's shoulder and said:

"I think those two people look a bit like Lao Xing and Xiao Liu?"

Zhang Chen looked in the direction of Bai Zhantang's finger and found Xing Baotou who had squeezed half of his body in. Zhang Chen had no choice but to say:

"Maybe Uncle Xing feels that there is some danger in that store and helps maintain order..."

Before he finished speaking, he heard the dissatisfied voice of Mr. Xing from the opposite side: "Why didn't you let me in? I squeezed in and I happened to be in the tenth place. Are you trying to defraud consumers?"

The middle-aged woman who called before waved her handkerchief and said:

"It's not that you two officials won't let you in, but it won't be good if you are wearing official uniforms and scare our guests. I will save your tenth spot for waiting for you to change into casual clothes and come back. We will definitely serve you."

Mr. Xing was coaxed by the female steward with a few words, and happily took Xiao Liu away. Judging from the direction, he should be going home to change clothes.

Their conversation was easily heard by Zhang Chen and Zhang Chen who were leaning against the door. Now their plan to help restore Xing Baotou's glorious image was completely ruined. Looking at Bai Zhantang's teasing eyes, Zhang Chen had no choice but to clasp his fists and admit defeat.

Seeing Zhang Chen admitting defeat, Bai Zhantang let him go and sighed, "Look at how powerful this female steward is. She was so happy to fool Lao Xing away in just a few words. Just say they came to our restaurant to eat."

This time I wasn’t wearing official uniform.”

After recalling the plot of Yihong Restaurant, Zhang Chen nodded in agreement. If not for everyone's concerted efforts and their own problems, this restaurant would not have been able to survive.

Tong Xiangyu, who was in the hall, saw that the popular hall just now was empty in an instant, and pretended to be calm and said:

"It's just that the discounts just opened have kept them busy for a few days, and those customers are just trying something new. You see, when the event is over, the customers will definitely have to come back to us."

Hearing Tong Xiangyu's lack of energy, Zhang Chen shook his head and said:

"Our opponents this time are not simple. If you think about the previous situation, the decoration alone will take several months. Their plan is definitely not small."

Night falls!

At dinner time, everyone couldn't eat because they were in a bad mood today, so they just had a few bites and planned to rest. At this time, Tong Xiangyu, who had been in the room all afternoon, ran downstairs and said:

"Meeting!"

Everyone had no choice but to return to the table and wait for Tong Xiangyu's speech. Tong Xiangyu said solemnly:

"We have met our match!"

Everyone spread their hands and expressed that this is not obvious? Since the restaurant opposite opened, there has not been a customer in the inn. Doesn't this explain the problem?

Tong Xiangyu frowned and didn't say anything, apparently trying to think of a solution. Guo Furong saw that the atmosphere was a bit silent and said unaccustomedly:

"We don't know anything about that restaurant now. We don't have any information and we can't think of any countermeasures here."

Bai Zhantang's eyes lit up when he heard Guo Furong's words, he gnawed his fingers and said:

"How about I go find out something later?"

Seeing that everyone was a little moved, Zhang Chen quickly stopped him and said:

"What can we find out if we go in the middle of the night? Let's wait until they open tomorrow before going."

Tong Xiangyu nodded with satisfaction and said:

"What Xiaochen said makes sense. I decided to send someone to inquire about their dishes and services tomorrow, so that I can better understand them and defeat them."

This is a meal and drink with public funds. Everyone raised their hands to sign up to experience Yihong Restaurant. Tong Xiangyu saw everyone's hands raised in the air as if they were eager to try, and his voice suddenly said softly:

“Everyone’s enthusiasm is really high!”

A gentle voice sounded in everyone's ears, and everyone's excitement suddenly calmed down. They put their hands down and sat on the bench, waiting for Tong Xiangyu's assignment.

After all, if such a gentle voice comes from the mouth of the shopkeeper, it means that someone has angered her and is about to explode. The current situation is obviously that everyone is too active and Tong Xiangyu is angry.

Everyone was quiet but their eyes signaled Zhang Chen to speak, so Zhang Chen had no choice but to say:

"Do you want me to go? I happened to have been to Zuiyue Tower a few times in the capital. It is a famous restaurant in the capital. Let's compare it with Yihong Restaurant. Then we will modify it according to the standards of Zuiyue Tower.

Press down the house opposite."

After hearing Zhang Chen's comfort, Tong Xiangyu's expression softened and she said with a smile on her face:

"It's different to go to the capital this time! Go and see what's special about them tomorrow, isn't it Fenjiu Paste Crab! We can also have..."

After hearing this, everyone's eyes instantly glanced at Tong Xiangyu, as if to confirm that she was still the stingy shopkeeper?

When Tong Xiangyu saw everyone suddenly listening to him, he said somewhat sarcastically:

"It's not against the law to say something. If I don't have anything, I can't let myself say it..."

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