Chapter 40: Good luck in opening the business

"The border has been unsealed!"

Merchants and travelers rushed to tell each other in the streets and alleys, and the news soon spread to every corner.

The border closure and search that lasted for half a month has finally come to an end.

The small town at the foot of the natural chasm was originally a resting place for travelers, but once the border ban was lifted, they would no longer stay.

The sounds of loading and preparing food can be heard one after another, creating a busy scene.

Qing Ning looked at the people coming and going and said happily, "Miss, today is a truly auspicious day. The border ban has been lifted, and our shop is also open."

Su Shengsheng looked at the carefree Qing Ning and shook her head helplessly.

Although there was no official announcement, I'm afraid that person still escaped.

But Yunxiang and Yunyi were all looking at her happily, so Su Shengsheng didn't want to say anything. "Then let's make it more lively and light the firecrackers."

"Okay, I'll go." Zai Qing excitedly found the fire starter.

Yuebi Bookstore and Shixianglou have been newly renovated and opened today.

Zai Qing lit firecrackers in front of Shixianglou, and Mr. Sun at the bookstore responded quickly.

For a moment, the cold and quiet long street was decorated with the sound of firecrackers and became lively.

"Today, Shixianglou is having a big opening sale. For only 100 wen per person, you can enjoy all the wild game delicacies in our store. Don't miss it if you pass by!" Qingning enthusiastically attracted customers amid the sound of firecrackers.

"One hundred coins per person, are you kidding me?" A passerby soon raised the question.

After the Battle of Nanling, the price of rice skyrocketed, and a load of rice cost as much as two strings of cash.

One liter of rice costs more than twenty wen, and one hundred wen is barely enough for one person's food for half a month.

But it is unbelievable that here they say there is enough wine and meat.

Having been trained by Su Shengsheng in his early youth, he was now even more adept at handling situations. "How could I possibly lie? Wouldn't that just destroy my reputation?"

He said as he welcomed the customer into the store, "You are our first customer, and there is a gift card for you!"

The customer walked into the store half-believingly, and his eyes widened as he entered. "Are these really only a hundred coins?"

"Of course." Zai Qing led him to the counter and said to Su Shengsheng, "Boss, this is our first customer."

Su Shengsheng smiled and said, "Sir, this is our store's gift card. Next time you come, you only need to pay twelve cents."

After confirming again and again, the man heard that he had to pay first, but he did not hesitate.

He directly took out a hundred coins and handed it to Su Shengsheng.

While Qing had gone out to continue welcoming guests, Su Shengsheng introduced the dining method and recommended dishes to him.

"This is the self-service area. There's no waiter service. Please take your food wisely to avoid wasting it." She pointed to the notice board behind her. "The dining time is half an hour. If there's any leftover food on your plate, you'll be fined accordingly."

Although the customer was a little confused, he did not delay any longer when he saw the table full of delicious food.

Not to mention that the mountain was closed due to heavy snow for half a month, and the price of meat was rising, so he couldn't afford it.

Even if you can afford it, who can eat as much meat as they want except during the Chinese New Year?

He had been craving for meat for a long time, and now, let alone half an hour, even a stick of incense would be enough for him to eat it all.

The sound of firecrackers outside gradually died down, but Qing's shouting became louder and louder.

An ordinary family spends no more than two taels of silver a month.

Six hundred coins can buy rice and oil, eight hundred coins can buy clothes and medicine, and another six hundred coins can only buy a dozen pounds of meat to satisfy your hunger.

It is really rare that in Shixianglou, one can have all the food and wine for only 100 coins.

So, a few friends came together and were attracted by the decorations in the store as soon as they entered.

"What is this?" they asked Su Shengsheng, who was receiving them, curiously.

"This is an all-in-one baking and brushing machine. There is an operating demonstration nearby. You can go in and take a look." Su Shengsheng gave them guidance while collecting the bills.

When those people saw that the fee was really only one hundred coins, they paid and entered.

Tingwan's aunt was standing at the stairs.

Her job is not to serve the food, but to guide the customers at the right time.

Fortunately, there were some people who could read, and after understanding it, they started to operate on their own.

Before lunch time, more than 20 customers had already walked into the store.

This gradually put Qing Ning, who had initially worried that renting two floors of the restaurant would result in no customers, at ease.

In fact, Su Shengsheng chose to open a buffet restaurant in this barren land after careful consideration.

Most people here don’t have enough to eat, and even hunters can’t bear to eat meat every meal.

The street next to theirs was populated by people of status who would not bother to come to such a place.

With her current investment and strength, she naturally cannot attract those at the top of the pyramid.

As for the remaining customers, if they do small business piecemeal, it will be difficult to recover their losses in a short period of time.

But whether it was the bet with Fan Wenchang or the private agreement with her grandfather, she needed to achieve results as soon as possible.

Since she couldn't reach the high-threshold customer base, she needed to differentiate her customer base from that of another street.

It's obvious what's missing here.

Opening a buffet restaurant can not only quickly enter the market, but also ensure a steady stream of customers.

Three come...

If she wanted Yunxiang and Yunyi to gain confidence, she had to let them go out and gain some experience.

But after all, they are not used to such scenes. If they were waiters or something, they would probably retreat if they encountered difficult customers.

The self-service hot pot and barbecue greatly avoids the embarrassment of women running the business and also reduces many dirty things in the bar.

Even if grandparents don't agree, they won't be too opposed.

Su Shengsheng's positioning was very accurate. Most of the people who came in one after another were idle people, and they rushed in with the mentality of not missing out on any good opportunity.

Soon, Qingning no longer worried about the leftovers from their cooking, but instead worried that too many people would eat too much and they would be bankrupted.

Just as the store was bustling with activity, Zai Qing ran back from outside, "Miss, I saw King Xuanming and General Mu Ze."

Otherwise, if it weren't for Zai Qing's good judgment, he would have been sent outside by Su Shengsheng to attract customers!

The Su family was in danger several times, and it was only with the secret help of King Xuanming that they were able to get through it successfully.

After hearing this, Su Shengsheng hesitated for a moment, then took out ten free VIP cards and walked out.

Zai Qing was very fast. From the time he entered the room to explain and then Su Shengsheng took the card out, the cavalry of King Xuanming just arrived in front of them.

The people on both sides of the street, upon seeing King Xuanming's troops, had spontaneously moved to the sides.

Qing Ning also came behind Su Shengsheng and looked at Mu Ze who was guarding at the head of the team.

"Miss Su." Mu Ze also saw them at a glance, and then immediately smiled, "Hello again, Miss Qing Ning."

Qing Ning didn't respond coldly this time, but bowed with a smile.

As soon as Su Shengsheng saw him stop his horse, she stepped forward and handed over ten cards. "Today is the opening of our small shop, Shixianglou. Thanks to the care of His Majesty and General Mu, here are ten free cards. Please accept them."

General Mu Ze looked at the restaurant with red gauze hanging on it with a look of surprise. "You guys opened it?"

Seeing his stunned expression, Qing Ning said smugly, "How could it be true?"

Mu Ze turned his gaze back to look at her, then immediately turned his head away, "General, I'm tired of eating at Fuyunlou all the time. Why don't we have dinner here today?"

Xie Xuan glanced at Shixianglou indifferently, and nodded in agreement under Mu Ze's expectant gaze.

A group of more than a dozen soldiers followed Xie Xuan and dismounted.

Although Su Shengsheng expressed her gratitude sincerely, she did not expect that King Xuanming would actually condescend to come to her shop.

Fortunately, Qing Ning reacted very quickly and walked forward with a smile to take the reins from King Xuanming.

But Mu Ze stopped him in time, "I don't even dare to touch my general's horse."