Chapter 613 Don't Get Involved
A few years later, restaurant groups have risen, and chains have spread across cities. Old stores are located in the center, like ancestral temples for people to remember; new stores have different styles and integrate regional characteristics. Seaside stores are overlooking the sea and listening to the waves, and mountain stores are surrounded by clouds and greenery. Qi Tongwei and Hou Liangping regularly inspect the stores, looking at the full seats and hearing the laughter, recalling the bumpy road and understanding the difficulties of keeping the business. On the way, they have experienced wind and rain, made heart-wrenching choices, and shouldered heavy responsibilities, but with their original intentions, friendship, and courage, they have drawn an extraordinary journey home, from a small restaurant in the market to a business legend. The fireworks are not extinguished, the dreams are boundless, and the future pages are waiting for the legend. Every page is full of passion and responsibility, heading towards the endless sea of possibilities.
The restaurant's reputation has grown rapidly, becoming a warm haven in the hearts of neighbors and diners, and the children's cooking activities have made the warmth of fireworks deeply rooted in the community. However, as the expansion blueprint is laid out, thorns grow wildly and tests follow one after another.
The financial difficulties were like a heavy cloud, weighing down Qi Tongwei. His bank loan application was ignored, and the harsh terms seemed like an insurmountable chasm. At the negotiation table with partners, the game of interests was turbulent, and the plan was repeatedly rejected. Qi Tongwei shuttled between the towering buildings, holding a plan, but was repeatedly turned away by cold faces. Looking at the prosperity outside the window, he was full of reluctance and anxiety, but his steps never stopped, because he knew that giving up would mean the death of his dream and disappointing everyone's expectations.
Hou Liangping appeared like a surprise attack from heaven, clutching the contract. Several old friends came to his aid, and their small investment was a sign of friendship and trust. Qi Tongwei took it with both hands, and the rustling of the paper seemed like a turning point in fate. His eyes were hot and wet, and it was the thrill of surviving a desperate situation. At this moment, the bond between classmates twisted into a thick rope, pulling him out of the quagmire, and rekindling his fighting spirit to move towards Xindian.
The construction site in the suburbs was dusty, and the site was finalized, carrying the hope for the future. The design drawings were spread out and revised repeatedly. The lines of the office area were simple and smooth, and the layout of tables and chairs was convenient and efficient; the family rooms were cozy and private, and the warm lights reflected the vision of reunion. Every detail was carved to fit the two types of customers. Qi Tongwei became a supervisor, his skin was dark and cracked under the scorching sun, and his sweat mixed with mud and water painted a picture of struggle. He kept a close eye on the construction and did not allow any mistakes; Hou Liangping was busy at both the old store and the new store. The old store controlled the quality of the dishes and services, and the new store injected the soul concept. The tacit cooperation was like a mortise and tenon joint, pushing the project forward.
At the grand opening ceremony, firecrackers and confetti filled the sky, and flower baskets were in full bloom. The new store was packed with people, and the intelligent robot shuttled to deliver food, causing bursts of amazement; the business meal was exquisitely presented like a work of art, in line with the fast pace of the park; the family-sized dishes were overflowing, and the aroma tickled the taste buds. The waiters smiled and greeted guests with enthusiasm and thoughtfulness. Regular customers of the old store brought flowers to congratulate, and the community art troupe danced with red silk and gongs and drums. In the celebration, the fatigue of the past turned into sweetness, and the new journey set sail in the hustle and bustle, and the medal of honor shone brightly.
The market is treacherous, and competitors are always around. The opening of a new restaurant attracts covetous eyes, and imitators copy the dishes and models, such as cheap counterfeits flooding the surrounding area. Qi Tongwei and Hou Liangping worked late into the night, reviewing the chess game, and determined to attack with both fists of "service + culture". The waiters were trained intensively, observing the words and expressions, and the subtle service warmed people's hearts: soft stools and slow food meals were prepared for the elderly; special seats were set up for pregnant women, and nutritious menus were customized; the children's play area was colorful, with special care, constant laughter, and warm service built a soft barrier.
The two also spared no effort in cultivating culture. They walked through the streets and alleys to explore endangered snacks. They found endangered century-old pastries in the deep alleys and invited the master craftsman to come out to improve the craftsmanship and preserve the essence; the Intangible Cultural Heritage Food Festival opened grandly, the craftsmen flew their hands to knead the taste of the years, scholars talked about the inheritance veins, the media focused on it, the restaurant jumped into the cultural hall, and public welfare and good deeds followed, helping the old craftsmen and funding the inheritance, and the reputation spread far and wide, becoming an unrepeatable benchmark.
After several years of changes, restaurant groups have flourished and chain stores are scattered all over the city. The old store is firmly located in the city center, and the simple signboard tells the past. Diners come here to visit, as if to trace their roots; the seaside branch is built on the waves, and the seafood dishes are so delicious that you can look at the sea from the window, and the food and the beautiful scenery are in harmony; the mountain branch is hidden in the green shadows, and the mountain delicacies are displayed, and the wooden house is quietly enjoying the gift of nature. Qi Tongwei and Hou Liangping regularly inspect the stores. The light and shadow in the car pass through the bustling streets, lush mountains and forests, and the vast seaside. Every time they go to a place, their eyes sweep over the full seats and busy waiters, and memories come like a tide. Those frustrations, hard work on the construction site, and staying up late to plan are condensed into deep wisdom and unyielding backbone.
The journey was not smooth, and disagreements occasionally arose. When expanding into new areas, there were conflicting opinions on site selection. Qi Tongwei emphasized the community atmosphere, while Hou Liangping preferred commercial areas. New product development and the ratio of traditional innovation sparked debates, which led to arguments and heated discussions, but they returned to negotiations after calming down. Friendship and rationality were blended, and every collision was an opportunity for transformation.
Upgrading financial control has become a key step. Professional teams have been formed, accounts have been carefully sorted out, cost accounting and profit distribution have been rigorously standardized, and preventive measures have been taken to deal with expansion risks. Simultaneous supply chain optimization has been carried out, direct sourcing has been sought from the source, cold chain logistics has been established, food ingredients have been kept fresh and low-priced, and the entire process from field to table has been escorted. Only by laying a solid foundation can one achieve great success.
Looking to the future, the blueprint is grand. Overseas expansion is on the agenda, and foreign cultural research and dish fusion ideas are launched; smart catering is upgraded again, introducing sci-fi concepts such as holographic projection dining illusions and AI nutritionists preparing dishes; the public welfare territory is expanded, and a catering school is planned to teach poor children for free, passing on skills and love. Qi Tongwei and Hou Liangping stood on the top floor of the group, overlooking the city lights. The past has been full of wind and rain, and the future is full of stars and sea. They know that everything is made by their own hands. By sticking to their original aspirations, cherishing friendship, and making bold choices, they break through thousands of waves and sail towards endless possibilities. Every page of the story is filled with blood, continuing the legendary epic, and fearlessly on the long journey.
The company's account booklet was spread out on the table like a jigsaw puzzle. Qi Tongwei and Liang Lu frowned, their fingertips ran over the numbers, and cold sweat oozed out. Costs soared, rents soared, food prices fluctuated, and labor expenses rose; but revenue dropped sharply due to the cold reception of the new regional market and malicious suppression of competitors. The deficit was like a hideous crack, tearing apart the company's prosperous appearance, and the financial building was shaky.
Qi Tongwei rubbed his temples, trying to dispel his fatigue, his eyes fixed on the messy accounts. Just as he was about to speak, the door was pushed open, and Qi Dawei and Qi Xiaowei rushed in, their faces full of anxiety. "Dad, I heard that something happened in the company. How can we help?" Dawei's eyes were bright, revealing his youthful fearlessness; Xiaowei followed behind, clenched his fists and nodded, his childishness showed unquestionable determination. Qi Tongwei's heart warmed up, but also added a bit of bitterness. He wanted to protect his children, but he still dragged the storm into their world.
"This is adult affairs, don't interfere, go back to school!" Qi Tongwei lowered his voice and scolded, trying to disperse them.