After the college entrance exam, the school began to close for summer vacation, and students went home to rest or go out for fun. At this time, the cafeteria became idle, and the eldest sister-in-law, the second sister-in-law, and Cao Cuilan and other family members came to the hot pot restaurant to help run the business.
Liu Guoxing, who had just finished the college entrance examination, was naturally not immune and was caught up in the hustle and bustle. After all, the hot pot restaurant was extremely popular, and staff shortages became its biggest problem.
As Gu Shijing returned to work, Gu Shimiao was invited by Liu Yanran to join in. However, facing such a busy scene, Liu Yanran couldn't help but sigh that the space in the store seemed a bit cramped and it was difficult to accommodate the increasing number of customers.
Although the shop next door belongs to her, it is where Piaoxiangguan and Zhenpinzhai are located. They are also doing a booming business and making a lot of profits, so she really can't bear to give it up easily.
In addition, the shop on the other side had already been rented out to someone else, and if she suddenly broke the contract, it would probably cause unnecessary trouble. Therefore, she did not mention this to the other party.
But the good news was that Fang Xu had spread the word: there was a Chinese overseas store in Kyoto. A refrigerator would cost around 3,000 yuan plus 300 foreign currency notes. She could find someone to exchange them for foreign currency notes, but she didn't have enough money.
Liu Yanran and Fang Xu discussed it. Liu Yanran said she would go to Beijing and Fang Xu would just need to find someone to exchange foreign exchange certificates. Fang Xu said he could help, but he also reminded Liu Yanran that the items in the overseas Chinese stores were more expensive and required foreign exchange certificates, so she might need to prepare more money.
After hearing this, Liu Yanran said she would find a way to solve the funding problem and thanked Fang Xu for his help. At the same time, she also asked Fang Xu for some details about the Overseas Chinese Store so that she could better prepare for the purchase of the refrigerator.
Fang Xu told Liu Yanran that the overseas Chinese store has a wide variety of goods, including not only daily necessities such as home appliances and furniture, but also various imported foods and beverages.
However, since these products are sold to overseas Chinese, the prices are relatively high and they need to be purchased with foreign exchange bills.
In addition, the business hours of overseas Chinese stores are different from those of ordinary stores. They are generally open only in the morning and afternoon and are closed on weekends and holidays.
After hearing this, Liu Yanran expressed her gratitude for the information provided by Fang Xu, and said that she would prepare the necessary funds as soon as possible and let her exchange as many foreign currency bills as possible. Fang Xu said that he could help her exchange for a maximum of 700 foreign currency bills. After all, her savings were limited, unlike her best friend who was a real rich woman.
Liu Yanran considered it. Since the students in the school cafeteria weren't in class for the time being, they didn't need a refrigerator. However, the hot pot restaurant really needed one. Currently, Liu Yanran was paying extra for two deliveries, morning and afternoon, for fear the food wouldn't be fresh. In the catering industry, reputation was paramount. So, 700 foreign exchange certificates should be enough.
After consultation within the family, it was finally decided that Liu Guoxing would accompany Liu Yanran to Beijing. After all, the two of them would go to school in Beijing in the future if nothing unexpected happened.
With their letters of introduction in hand, Liu Guoxing and Liu Yanran set off for Beijing, filled with anticipation. Their pace was hurried, as if time were chasing them. Along the way, their hearts raced like a racing wheel, eager yet excited. Liu Yanran had already planned to use the refrigerator to make more delicious meals, while Liu Guoxing was excited to see a refrigerator for the first time.
Finally arriving in Beijing, they used their letter of introduction to book two rooms at a guesthouse, preparing to rest before going to look for Fang Xu.
After dinner, they also walked around the area and found that the situation in Beijing was indeed much better than that at the border. There were many stalls selling goods, as well as many private restaurants and clothing stores.
However, Liu Yanran discovered that they were not selling her kind of Sichuan hotpot, but rather the Old Beijing mutton hotpot, the kind sold in copper pots. Liu Yanran and Liu Guoxing looked at each other. They would be living here for the next four years, so they couldn't let their mouths down. It seemed like it was time to open a branch of Liuji Hotpot.
"Fourth brother, what do you think of our idea of opening a branch in Beijing?" Liu Yanran asked Liu Guoxing beside her.
Liu Guoxing nodded and said, "I think it's okay, but we have to find a place closer to the school. We have finally been admitted to university, so we have to study hard." Liu Guoxing may be the one who loves studying the most among the Liu brothers and sisters.
The next day, Liu Yanran and Liu Guoxing began looking for a suitable location in Beijing to open a branch. While surveying the market, they also paid attention to the distribution of nearby universities.
During their search, they ran into Gao Zhonghua, an old classmate of Liu Guoxing. After learning about their plan, Gao Zhonghua enthusiastically introduced a commercial street near the school.
He was also puzzled when he learned that Liu Guoxing had failed the entrance exam last year but had taken it again this year. "I remember you had excellent grades back then. How come I got in but you didn't? Did you only apply to Beijing University?"
"I don't know. Anyway, I haven't received the admission letter. Forget it, it's all in the past. I feel like I did well in the exam this year, and I will definitely be able to study in Beijing this time." Liu Guoxing didn't really want to mention last year's college entrance examination.
Then a few people went to see the place introduced by Gao Zhonghua. There was a large flow of people and many students here, which was very suitable for opening a hot pot restaurant.
Liu Yanran and Liu Guoxing were very satisfied with this place, so they decided to learn more about the rental.
After communicating with the landlord, Liu Yanran learned the rental and purchase prices. Although it could not be sold privately, it could be done through a gift from relatives, and the people in the Housing Authority would turn a blind eye. Liu Yanran had previously acquired the row of houses in the county in this way.
Next, they will start preparing for the opening of the branch, and they are determined to make Liuji Hotpot popular in Beijing.
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