As temperatures continue to rise, the weather becomes increasingly hot, making people feel quite uncomfortable. However, the clever Liu Yanran saw a business opportunity. After careful consideration, she came up with a brilliant idea: making refreshing drinks! This idea immediately piqued everyone's interest, and everyone was eager to see what surprises she would bring.
Liu Yanran's hot pot restaurant debuted three unique, refreshing drinks: iced mung bean soup, watermelon juice with ice, and apple juice. Each was meticulously crafted, offering a refreshing and delightful taste that was sure to captivate. Furthermore, Liu Yanran showcased her culinary prowess by personally preparing milk tea with homemade taro balls and ice. This milk tea, with its rich milky aroma, chewy taro balls, and icy coolness, left a lasting impression.
These novel drinks immediately became a hit and quickly became a local hot topic. Office workers and students alike flocked to try these delicious, refreshing drinks. They praised Liu Yanran's creativity, saying her drinks not only satisfied their taste buds but also provided a refreshing coolness.
Thanks to the successful launch of these new drinks, the hot pot restaurant's business is booming. Every day, a constant stream of customers patronizes the restaurant, making it bustling and lively. At the same time, Liu Yanran's innovative spirit has won everyone's respect and love.
Just as the hot pot restaurant's business was booming, Liu Yanran received unexpected news. The owner of the shop next door approached her and said he wanted to cancel his lease early. It turned out that the owner's son was doing business in Guangzhou, and his daughter-in-law was about to give birth.
In order to take care of their daughter-in-law, they planned to go to Guangzhou to help with the confinement. Moreover, considering that they might stay in Guangzhou to continue their business in the future, they decided not to renew the lease.
Liu Yanran fully understood the situation. Although the lease had not yet expired, she understood the importance of family. Therefore, she did not ask for a rent refund, as they were the ones who breached the contract.
On the contrary, she wished the boss and his family a smooth welcome to the new life and hoped that they would live a happy life in Guangzhou.
Originally planning to expand the hot pot restaurant, Liu Yanran decisively decided not to rent the shop next door, but to expand it into part of the hot pot restaurant.
She planned to open a door between the two shops to facilitate the flow of customers. The shop next door also had two floors, and Liu Yanran planned to separate a few private rooms on the second floor to provide a more private dining environment.
Since there was originally a restaurant next door, no major changes were required and the expansion project was expected to be completed in about a week.
Coincidentally, Liu Guodong and Gu Shijing, who had just returned from their mission, were caught by Liu Yanran as free labor to help expand the hot pot restaurant.
The two of them accepted the task reluctantly, and while they were busy, they lamented that they could never escape the fate of being conscripted soldiers.
Meanwhile, after Liu Guoxing dropped Liu Yanran off, he rushed back to Jingshi. After all, the shop in Jingshi was undergoing intensive renovations and needed someone to oversee the progress. Without hesitation, Liu Yanran pulled out a hundred large unity notes and handed them to Liu Guoxing, telling him to go ahead and do it without worrying about the money.
Liu Guoxing's eyes widened. He had never seen such a large sum of money in his life. He hadn't expected his sister to be so generous and generous. He couldn't help but sigh at the lucrative nature of business. At that moment, he was filled with confidence for the future and determined to run his shop successfully.
No one else reacted. Now the canteen business has been transferred to Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Liu II, so the two families are actually not short of money now. However, Brother Liu and Brother Liu II are both military officers, so their family is not so conspicuous in the staff compound. If they want to eat meat, they bring leftovers from the canteen, so no one says anything.
After Liu Pianran had settled into the hot pot restaurant for a few days, Liu Yanran put her in charge of the cashier. Although the turnover per table wasn't constant, the turnover rate was high, and there was never a shortage of staff from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from 4 p.m. to midnight. For the night shift, Liu Yanran gave them an additional 5 yuan per month.
This not only ensures that employees have enough rest time, but also improves work efficiency. Moreover, due to the longer business hours, customers can come to dine at any time, increasing the store's customer flow and revenue.
For Liu Pianran, this was also an opportunity to hone her management skills. She meticulously recorded every transaction, ensuring clear accounting. She also worked closely with other colleagues to create a positive dining atmosphere.
As time went by, the business in the hot pot restaurant became more and more prosperous. Liu Yanran's business philosophy was recognized by everyone, and Liu Pianran became an indispensable member of the restaurant.
Throughout this process, Liu Pianran continued to grow, learning how to communicate with others and handle various emergencies. Her efforts and dedication made Liu Yanran very pleased, and at the same time, she was confident in her ability to open her own shop in the future.
Thanks to everyone's joint efforts, the hot pot restaurant expansion project was completed on schedule. The new store is spacious and bright, with a unique decoration style.
In order to attract more customers, Liu Yanran launched a series of promotional activities. New and old customers came to support the store, and the store was packed, and business was even more booming.
Meanwhile, the college entrance exam results were out. Liu Guoxing, also a liberal arts student, scored 510 points. He'd estimated his score to be around 430, but the actual score was 455, just as he'd predicted. His English score was a bit lower, but it was a solid score. Because Liu Guoxing was still in Beijing, he gave his admission ticket to Liu Yanran, asking her to check it. Suddenly, something clicked in her mind. "Who checked my fourth brother's results last year? How much higher is his score this year?"
Cao Cuilan recalled. "Last year, your fourth brother and his classmates had their scores checked by a teacher at school. It seems your brother was too nervous to write his name on two subjects, so he got 0 points. What a shame."
Liu Yanran frowned in confusion. "My fourth brother doesn't seem so careless!" She pondered inwardly, and suddenly felt that there seemed to be something wrong with his college entrance examination results last year. Then, she remembered the classmate of her fourth brother she met in Beijing. The classmate was very surprised that her fourth brother failed the exam.
In that era, information and public security systems weren't as sophisticated as they are today, so many people could have impersonated others to attend university. Could it be that Fourth Brother was also a victim? The more Liu Yanran thought about it, the more suspicious she felt. So, she quietly decided to investigate thoroughly upon returning home.
At this moment, Cao Cuilan suddenly remembered another important thing and asked quickly, "By the way, we already know your brother's results, what about yours?"
Liu Yanran smiled slightly and replied in a relaxed tone: "My score is 491, so I should be able to go to the same school as my brother."
Hearing this, Cao Cuilan couldn't help but show her delight and said happily: "That's great, you two brothers and sisters can really go to Peking University together!" This is undoubtedly an exciting good news.
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