Time flies, and Jiang Xiaocai has already toiled away for a year at the steamed bun shop. This year has been a profound and meaningful transformation for him. Once a young man with high aspirations but limited skills, filled with unrealistic fantasies, he has been transformed through years of experience and hard work, becoming a capable and independent shopkeeper, radiating maturity and confidence.
During this year, Jiang Xiaocai devoted himself completely to the business of his bun shop. Rising before dawn each day and working through the night, he personally handled every step, from the basics of kneading dough and wrapping the buns to engaging with customers and meticulously managing the accounts, accumulating a wealth of experience. Through his efforts, he not only successfully paid off the debts incurred from his previous business failures but also learned numerous business tips from his grandmother, Su Jinli, and his aunt, Jiang Xiaohuang. These valuable lessons, like shining stars, illuminated his future business path.
One day, sunlight streamed through the windows, casting patches of golden light onto the floor of the bun shop. Jiang Xiaohuang called Jiang Xiaocai over, a smile of satisfaction and anticipation on her face. She said, "Xiaocai, our bun shop is doing really well. I'm thinking of opening a few branches. Are you interested in running one?"
When Jiang Xiaocai heard this, his eyes lit up like stars, his surprise and excitement were beyond words. He widened his eyes and asked in disbelief, "Really, Auntie? Can I... can I really do this?"
Jiang Xiaohuang nodded gently, her eyes full of trust and encouragement, and said affirmatively: "Of course, Xiaocai. Everyone has seen your performance in the bun shop over the past year. You have done an excellent job. Auntie believes you have the ability."
Jiang Xiaocai was filled with joy and pride at receiving his aunt's recognition and support. It was a natural progression for him to become the owner of the branch. Upon taking the helm, he fully utilized the experience and wisdom he had learned from his grandmother and aunt. Under his meticulous management, everything at the branch ran smoothly. Furthermore, he fully utilized his innovative thinking to launch a series of eye-catching new creations.
With the changing of seasons, he introduces seasonally limited-edition buns. In spring, there's the Jade Spring Bamboo Shoot Bun, made with fresh bamboo shoots and infused with refreshing green tea powder. Its emerald green color seems to encapsulate the vitality and vigor of spring. In summer, the Watermelon Smoothie Bun emerges, cleverly blending the sweetness of watermelon with the delicate smoothie, offering a refreshing coolness on scorching summer days. In autumn, he introduces the Osmanthus Chestnut Bun, whose rich osmanthus fragrance complements the sweet chestnut puree, allowing diners to savor the mellow warmth of autumn. In winter, the steaming hot Red Date and Longan Bun is a favorite. The soft and sticky red dates and nourishing longan add a touch of sweetness and warmth to the cold winter days.
In addition to seasonal specials, Jiang Xiaocai also inventively creates a variety of cartoon-themed buns. There's the adorable panda bun, with its black and white design resembling a cute giant panda, and the lifelike butterfly bun, with its colorful wrapper resembling a butterfly's wings, light and beautiful. These adorable buns not only captivated children, but also attracted many adults, who stopped to buy them. For a time, the branch was packed with customers, and business was booming.
After learning about the branch's impressive performance, Su Jinli and Jiang Yan came to visit. Entering the branch, they saw the bustling business, with a constant stream of customers, and both smiled with satisfaction.
Su Jinli looked at Jiang Xiaocai with a smile and praised him, "Xiaocai, not bad, you did a great job, you are quite like your grandmother back then."
Jiang Xiaocai scratched his head shyly and said modestly: "It's all thanks to my grandma and auntie's good teaching. If it weren't for your careful guidance, I wouldn't be able to achieve what I have today."
Jiang Yan picked up the account book and flipped through it carefully. He nodded as he read and said with satisfaction, "Well, the profit has increased by 30% compared to last year. That's pretty good. However, Xiaocai, you must not be complacent. You must continue to work hard and keep up the momentum."
Su Jinli added, "Yes, running a business is like eating candy. It's about taking it slow and steady. Don't rush for quick results and expect to become rich overnight. When your grandmother opened her bookstore, she also developed it step by step, steadily and steadily."
Jiang Xiaocai nodded earnestly, taking his grandparents' advice to heart. After a year of experience, he not only learned how to strive for success in the business world, but also understood the true meaning of business: it's not just about making money, but also about giving back to society. So, he actively launched a charity event at his bun shop, regularly providing free, hot buns to street beggars and children in orphanages. This initiative won widespread public praise, and the bun shop's reputation grew even stronger.
One day, Jiang Xiaocai heard news that Boss Wang's sugar mill was in dire straits. Boss Wang had inadvertently offended his peers in the course of his business, leading to their collective suppression. Now, the mill's sugar piled up like a mountain, but no one was interested in buying. Its capital chain was on the verge of collapse, and the mill was on the verge of closure. Jiang Xiaocai's heart was stirred by this news. Recalling the time he had been deceived by Boss Wang, he hesitated for a moment. However, his kind and forgiving nature eventually prevailed, and he decided to visit Boss Wang to see if he could be of any assistance.
Jiang Xiaocai walked into the sugar mill with mixed feelings. He saw that the once bustling and bustling sugar mill was now deserted. Boss Wang was sitting behind the counter, looking worried and haggard. Seeing Jiang Xiaocai come in, Boss Wang's eyes flashed with surprise and asked in confusion, "Xiaocai? Why are you here?"
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