Chapter 203
203, Trading (2 more)
“Sure, I’ll go invite him in a bit, and also scope out the place for future visits, so he can come over for meals!”
Yuanbao was so delighted, “Alright!”
This was definitely more honorable than having someone forcefully check the feng shui of their household.
The silly girl quietly ate her wontons.
Yin Suwen listened, her curiosity about the master’s identity growing even more.
Yin Zhe focused on eating his wontons, starved for several months, it was the first time he had tasted such delicious wontons.
Without a father, adrift and homeless, with his mother sick and passed away, and his sister selling herself, even the naive him had grown up to become steady.
Yuanbao ate two bowls of wontons in a row, and even praised how delicious they were before leaving.
By the time he returned, Li Hengyi was already neatly arranged.
In a treasure blue robe with an emperor green jade dragon buckle on his belt, he raised an eyebrow when he saw Yuanbao return.
“Master, Miss Xie has invited you to visit her residence!”
“…” Li Hengyi chuckled lightly, “Hmm!”
He turned and picked out a jade pendant, slipping it onto his belt buckle, dangling it at his right side, his every move exuding natural wealth and grace, truly a gentleman like jade, unmatched by anyone on the road.
“Master, you look really good in that outfit!” Yuanbao hurried to flatter.
Li Hengyi snorted but said nothing.
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Waiting for Zhinuan to come and call him.After breakfast, Zhinuan had someone clean up the kitchen, and she went to feed the three animals before returning to her room to tidy up.
Looking at her own clothes, she fell silent for a moment.
Clothes make the man just as a saddle makes the horse, and since she was going to set up a showcase, she had to get herself a few nice outfits.
Once she was ready, she took the three animals to call for Li Hengyi, and when she saw him dressed up, her eyes revealed astonishment.
Li Hengyi saw her reaction and felt joyful inside.
All his brain-racking and careful selection had not been in vain.
“Let’s go!” he said with a steady face, his tone carrying hints of happiness.
“Yeah, let’s go!”
The horse carriage led the way, with the mule cart following.
After Yin Suwen got on the mule cart, she kept thinking about the young master’s background. He looked very noble.
She also thought about Zhinuan getting into the horse carriage, bringing along a wolf and a dog, and surprisingly, the young master didn’t mind. He even patted the two animals on the head, seemingly making fun of them.
Inside the horse carriage.
Zhinuan mentioned to Li Hengyi, “I took a fancy to that house at first sight, mainly because it’s convenient for parking the carriage and has good access in all directions. The back door is right by the Linjiang River. When I have the money, I intend to buy a boat specifically to entertain distinguished guests!”
She knew her business strategy like the back of her hand.
Li Hengyi listened carefully, “I’m thinking about getting a share of the profits now!”
“?” Zhinuan looked at Li Hengyi, “Seriously?”
“If you agree, then I’m serious!” Li Hengyi laughed softly.
“…”
Zhinuan thought it over carefully, “No, I have other plans for that restaurant!”
Her refusal was very direct.
There wasn’t any room for negotiation.
“What plans? Let’s hear them!”
Zhinuan nodded, “Well, think about why those chefs left Yuanji?”
“It’s one thing for Mrs. Yuan to be unpleasant, but the main issue is that they see no hope after working hard their entire lives. No matter how much money they make, that’s all for the manager. It has nothing to do with them. Here’s what I’m thinking: I’ll allocate a share of the profits to these chefs, giving them a sense of belonging, making them feel like they have a stake in the restaurant. The better the business, the more they earn, and they will be motivated to cook well, without harming the restaurant!”
Zhinuan added, “With this way of management, I can let go and go elsewhere to run other restaurants!”
Li Hengyi understood.
This was about delegating authority.
“How’s your braised meat shop doing?”
“Extremely well. I want to expand throughout Dazhou, and the same goes for the restaurant. Of course, if you want to open a braised meat shop, I could provide you with the seasoning formula. You handle the shop and the staff. I’ll take a twenty percent share of the profits from each shop. What do you think?”
Chapter 204