After the May Day holiday, Feng Haidong's shop became famous throughout the provincial capital.

The deliciousness of crayfish has successfully won over the people of the provincial capital.

Furthermore, the newspaper reports made Feng Haidong a representative of self-employed entrepreneurs.

The popularity of crayfish at Feng Haidong's restaurant has also led to a chain reaction, with many crayfish restaurants starting to appear in the provincial capital.

Even after the May Day holiday, for a week or two, every day, various business owners who wanted to open shops in the provincial capital would disguise themselves as customers and come to Feng Haidong's shop to learn his skills.

Many people even come for several days in a row, seemingly worried about being discovered, and only order one flavor each day to try.

After a week or two of research, it's clear that many people are full of confidence.

Then, suddenly many crayfish restaurants appeared in the provincial capital.

Upon hearing this news, Feng Haidong was both amused and exasperated, saying, "So many new stores? There are definitely more people bolder than me these days."

Originally, Liu Fenzhen and others were somewhat worried about the sudden increase in the number of stores.

But after Feng Haidong said that, everyone couldn't help but laugh again.

Then Feng Haidong said, "Don't be afraid, everyone. This is actually a good thing. Only by making comparisons can people know that our family is the best. In this way, when the hype dies down, our family will definitely be the one that remains in the end."

After saying these confident and encouraging words, Feng Haidong smiled and said, "Moreover, after May, it's the time when crayfish are in full season. There are so many wild crayfish caught back home, plus the farmed ones. Our store simply can't handle them all."

Everyone was left speechless, both amused and exasperated by what they heard.

Ma Bangcheng asked, "Jianxing is probably going to make a lot of money this summer from raising crayfish."

Feng Haidong said, "Brother-in-law, are you perhaps a little jealous?"

Ma Bangcheng knew Feng Haidong was joking, and he laughed and said, "Hahaha, what am I jealous of? I can't go back to raising them."

Feng Haidong said with a smile, "Brother-in-law, don't worry. My brother-in-law Jianxing will definitely not forget you and my eldest sister when he makes money. When the New Year comes, I will have him come with my eldest sister Yunhua to the provincial capital to wish you and my eldest sister a Happy New Year. I will make sure he spends a lot of money."

Liu Fenzhen immediately retorted, "What nonsense are you talking about? What bloodshed? Haidong, if you dare let Yunhua and the others waste money, you'll see what happens when I beat you up."

Feng Haidong chuckled and said, "It's alright, we won't let them waste money, but they can't come empty-handed. They should at least bring my brother-in-law two bottles of wine."

Liu Fenzhen glared at them: "No one is allowed to bring anything. This year, we'll have them all come to the provincial capital for the Spring Festival. We'll celebrate the Spring Festival together in the provincial capital. No one is allowed to bring anything. If anyone dares to bring any gifts, I'll throw them all out."

Feng Haidong could only agree with his older cousin: "Okay, okay, I'll listen to whatever you say, eldest sister."

Then he decisively changed the subject: "In the coming period, our store's business may decline, and there is a high possibility that someone will try to poach you. I certainly can't stop you from making more money. If the boss who poachs you offers really high pay, I will not stop you from leaving."

Feng Haidong made his point very clear.

The waiters in the store looked at each other in bewilderment.

Soon, an older female waitress said, "Boss, you treat us so well, giving us bonuses every day during the May Day holiday. I think it's great to work for you. I wouldn't go to work for anyone else, no matter how much money they offered me."

The older female waitress spoke up, and the others all said they wouldn't be poached.

"No matter how much money other companies offer, the shop might not even last until the end of the year, so why should I go?"

"That's right, boss. Your store is the first one in the provincial capital, as certified by the newspaper. I'm practically one of your original employees who helped you start the business, so I definitely can't leave."

"That's right. When we come out to work, we definitely hope for stability. I think you, boss, are the most stable place for me, so I won't leave."

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Hearing everyone's reactions, Feng Haidong smiled and said, "There's no need for you to rush to express your opinions. What I just said wasn't a joke. I genuinely hope that everyone can earn more money. If there really is a big boss who offers you a high salary, you can consider going. I won't stop you."

Feng Haidong had actually foreseen many things in his mind.

It seems that the waiters are now willing to stay in the store and work there indefinitely.

However, under the general market economy, more and more people have seen that crayfish are profitable and have entered the market.

There will definitely be people with a lot of capital.

At that time, let alone poaching people from Feng Haidong's shop, they might even buy up all of Feng Haidong's shops and drive him out of his current store.

Therefore, Feng Haidong never intended for the waiters to have any loyalty.

People strive for higher positions, while water flows downhill.

People are free to come and go.

Of course, since Feng Haidong could foresee those things, he naturally already had countermeasures in mind.

His trump card right now is actually the supply of goods.

Next, Feng Haidong still needs to control the supply of goods.

As long as there are no problems with the supply of goods, Feng Haidong is confident that his business in the provincial capital will continue.

Thinking about all this, I noticed that everyone in the store looked rather serious.

Feng Haidong laughed and said, "Hahaha, why are you all so nervous? I was just joking with you all. So many bosses come to our house to eat crayfish every day, their goal is to figure out our crayfish recipe. How could we possibly poach people?"

Feng Haidong's smile and words immediately brightened the atmosphere in the store.

Liu Fenzhen reached out and gently patted Feng Haidong's arm: "Why are you scaring everyone like this? We've all worked together for more than half a year. People have feelings for each other. How could anyone be poached?"

After being hit, Feng Haidong pretended to be in a lot of pain and said, "Sister, I was just joking to lighten the mood. Otherwise, everyone will be very reserved when they see me, the boss, as if they are being oppressed in our store. How tiring would that be?"

Everyone couldn't help but laugh as they watched Liu Fenzhen reprimand Feng Haidong and heard Feng Haidong's words.

At that moment, everyone in the store felt that the boss, Feng Haidong, didn't treat them like outsiders.

The siblings were fighting until the cousin's husband had to step in and stop them.

"Alright, alright, you two siblings are both over fifty years old, and you're still acting like children. We don't need to worry about how others run their shops. We just need to focus on doing our own thing well, running our business well, and maintaining the taste and quality of our dishes. I believe that no matter how many competitors there are, we have nothing to fear."

Feng Haidong chuckled and said, "My brother-in-law is indeed a former model worker. He speaks with such eloquence. That's right, as long as we do our job well, we will be invincible."