Chapter 47: Eating a Free Meal

"The interests of a street?" Qing Ning's face became even more confused.

"There are only so many people here. When some people's business is good, some people's business is bad." Su Shengsheng tried to explain it as simply as possible.

This is how things are in the world, competitors are enemies.

As the art of war says, make friends with those far away and attack those nearby. This principle also applies to business warfare.

Qing Ning seemed to understand and swallowed nervously, "Miss, we should be fine, right?" The implication was that as long as they acted low-key, they would not repeat the mistakes of their former boss.

"Don't worry, our business is booming, and naturally there will be people who will follow suit." Su Shengsheng smiled calmly.

In business, once the underlying logic is clear, the money-making model will be adopted by others.

After hearing this, Qing Ning became even more worried?

"Then we should not hire anyone. What if they learn everything we do?"

Su Shengsheng sighed softly, knowing that she couldn't be impatient. "Have you forgotten what I said? The more people you can help, the more wealth will flow to you."

Qing Ning lowered his head under the scolding, still muttering: "But you can't let the apprentice starve the master to death!"

They work as apprentices for three years but don’t get paid.

The young lady is so good. Not only does she want to teach others, but she is also afraid that she has not taught enough.

Su Shengsheng knew that talking too much was useless, so it was better to put it into practice. "Okay, get busy. Today may not be as smooth as yesterday."

Qing Ning couldn't help but be curious, "Why?" Anyway, this was not the first or second time that the young lady had called him stupid.

Su Shengsheng picked up the brush and tapped her forehead lightly. "Who was here to keep order yesterday?"

Qing Ning groaned, then realized what was happening, "King Xuanming!"

Su Shengsheng sighed.

Even though King Xuanming was in charge yesterday, there were still some scoundrels causing trouble. This is a clear example.

Although the grandfather who was most likely to object had let them go, the secular concepts here would not let them go easily.

After Su Shengsheng's nagging, Qing Ning's wandering thoughts came to a sudden halt. "Miss, I'll get busy then."

Seeing that she understood, Su Shengsheng nodded slightly and began to concentrate on sorting out the accounts.

Soon, Qing Ning realized the power of Su Shengsheng's words.

Even though she had made sufficient preparations, she still couldn't help but tremble in her heart when facing these burly men with fat faces.

Even Zai Qing, who was of medium build, looked thin and weak compared to them.

"What kind of dish is this? It's so disgusting, and you still want my money? Give it back immediately!"

In the bustling store, everyone's attention was instantly drawn to the noise.

Those who dine and dine have always been justified.

Su Shengsheng kept smiling and said, "Our shop is just opening, and I am sorry for the poor hospitality. Here are five friend and family cards. I won't charge you money next time you come." If they really gave up, the rules would no longer hold.

Seeing that the girl did not fight back, the strong men gave her a card that allowed her to not pay next time, and their tone became less aggressive.

"You're smart."

Su Shengsheng smiled and handed over the card, "I wonder where you are working?"

Those people are used to eating and drinking, so they will go to any restaurant that opens for free to eat and drink.

Generally, when a business just opens, people don’t take it too seriously just for the sake of good luck.

They are just gangsters, how can they deserve such a high position?

She immediately raised her eyebrows and glared at Su Shengsheng, "Why are you, a woman, asking about this?"

Hearing his vulgar words, Su Shengsheng was not annoyed at all, "It's not that our shop is short of staff, and seeing such people like you, I want to make some friends."

The leader rolled his eyes and asked, "What do you mean?"

Su Shengsheng turned around and pointed to the signboard, announcing, "The shop is looking for a manager to keep the place under control. The monthly salary is four taels of silver. Others who can help look after the place will be paid two taels of silver per month."

The man didn't even look at the paper. "I can't read. But is there really four ounces of monthly silver?"

He spoke loudly at first, but later he couldn't help but lower his voice.

Qing Ning, who had been standing beside Su Shengsheng in fear, couldn't help but secretly pull Su Shengsheng's sleeve when she saw the other party's greedy look.

"Of course, and two meals a day are included." Su Shengsheng seemed not to notice.

When the man heard this, his eyes lit up and he immediately turned around to discuss it with his younger brothers.

Seeing this, Qing Ning dared to lean over and whisper, "Miss, this man is full of bad intentions, you can't accept him!"

Su Shengsheng suppressed her voice and replied, "That's why we can fight evil with evil!"

Qing Ning was stunned.

By this time, the group of five had finished their discussion.

"Okay, we brothers will protect you."

Su Shengsheng didn't say much, and immediately took out the silver and gave it to them. "I haven't asked for your names yet."

The leader pointed at himself with his thumb and said, "My name is Bao Lei, and I'm the second child in the family."

Su Shengsheng responded fluently and handed over the silver. "Second Brother Bao, please give the brothers next month's salary."

Bao Lei was very proud of Su Shengsheng's entrusting him with such an important task. "Look at what the young lady said. Just give me your instructions."

Su Shengsheng didn't say anything more and said, "Normally, there's nothing for us to trouble Second Brother Bao with. It's just that we're new here. If we offend anyone, Second Brother Bao can help us deal with it."

Bao Lei patted his chest and said, "We are good at this. No one dares to cause trouble to the young lady."

As he spoke, he looked around at the onlookers with a fierce look, looking very imposing.

Su Shengsheng didn't want to put these statues here to block business.

"How can we trouble Second Brother Bao for everything? Please invite you and the brothers to the private room upstairs. You are our treasured treasure, so how can you show up easily?"

Bao Lei and his friends are used to hanging around on the streets, and they have been looked down upon countless times. How could they have never been treated like this?

They all listened to Su Shengsheng's arrangements with great interest and followed Qing to the private room upstairs.

As soon as they left, Qing Ning couldn't hold it in any longer, "Miss, they just want to eat and drink for free, why did you still offer them as a gift?"

"Then let me ask you, if you meet someone like this again, how would you deal with it?"

Qing Ning immediately said, "Of course we asked the martial arts masters to beat them out."

Su Shengsheng asked again, "Then do you think that hiring a few martial arts masters can defeat them?"

"This..." Qing Ning thought about the physiques of these five people and said uncertainly: "Eight!"

Su Shengsheng smiled and shook her head. "We invited eight martial arts masters into our shop, only to use them to deal with bullies. Not to mention the waste. Even on this street, who is easy to mess with and who is not? Can you tell?"

Qing Ning looked at her in confusion, "I don't understand."

"But they are masters of this. Who can fight directly, who can pay a small amount of money to settle the matter, and who can use violence, all have their own ways. These are things that the martial arts master can't teach you."

Qing Ning still looked puzzled, but Ning Yu beside her understood, "Miss, you mean, whoever is stronger will stay, and let them eliminate themselves."

Su Shengsheng then smiled, "Our customer base is just like that. If we were to act like a money-giving kid, we wouldn't be able to do business."

When these similar thugs fight each other, she only needs to let them compete for interests, and they will not be able to unite, so she can naturally rest assured.

The same amount of money, but with a changing number of people in charge, this is the same business model as this store.

Qing Ning was full of admiration, "Young lady, your wisdom is unparalleled."