Chapter 94: Who should take over?
Wang Fugui sighed and said, "If we really can't find one, then this is the only way. But it would be best to find an existing restaurant, otherwise we'd have to make changes, which would be too troublesome."
Lin Xiaoyue felt strange. The restaurant she designed needed to be modified, especially the toilet design, which needed major changes! Didn't Brother Liang get the drawings she drew a long time ago? Didn't he tell Manager Wang?
"Huh? Didn't Brother Liang give you the blueprints?"
Wang Fugui shook his head and asked, "Drawings? I haven't seen them."
Lin Xiaoyue guessed that Brother Liang was too busy to remember, but she only drew one, so she could only verbally explain it now: "It's okay, I can get it from him when I get back. My plan is to build a three-story building, with dining on the first floor, exhibition halls around it to display some of the merchants' products, private rooms on the second floor, and massage, foot washing, and beauty treatments on the third floor. Shopkeeper Wang, do you think this design of mine is okay?"
Wang Fugui didn't know how many times he admired Lin Xiaoyue in his heart. If such a novel and bold innovation was successful, it would be a huge profit!
Moreover, Yangming Town is mostly populated by businessmen, who are generally bold and open-minded, unlike the officials and aristocratic families in the capital who have many rules. Maybe they can really make it prosperous!
"I think you can give it a try. The foot massage parlors on the third floor probably have more male customers than female ones. I suggest you offer door-to-door service, like you did with the custom-made dishes."
Lin Xiaoyue had overlooked this point. In ancient times, a woman's feet were a very private part that could not be seen by men. "Oh, thanks for reminding me. I'll make all the private rooms on the third floor men's. The women's rooms are in the backyard. I'll also build another row of houses in the backyard to accommodate female guests. Also, when I recruit people, I'll recruit both men and women, and receive male and female guests separately."
Wang Fugui was a little confused. "I know what you mean. Some male customers are dishonest, but if a man massages another man, won't he be able to attract more customers? But I can't think of a better way."
Lin Xiaoyue was stunned for a moment. Is it possible that she can’t recruit him?
"If the male customers are not disciplined, my restaurant will become a smoky mess, just like those brothels. In the end, even the female customers will not want to come. I have decided to separate the men and women. As long as the skills are good and the wine is good, why should they be afraid of the hidden alley? I will also invite a famous local doctor to train me on human body positions and massage techniques, and then I will promote it as a marketing tool."
Although Wang Fugui couldn't guarantee that it would work, this was the best solution. "If we're going to ask for a doctor, I think we can ask a doctor from the capital. After all, it's easier for a monk from far away to chant sutras."
Lin Xiaoyue agreed very much. "Sure! Then, can you please contact them for me when you return to Beijing? Price is not a problem, but fame is."
Wang Fugui nodded and replied, "Okay, that's the question."
As they were talking, the two returned to the teahouse entrance. Lin Xiaoyue looked at the Yuanheng Inn across the street and said, "Yesterday, Brother Liang and I came here looking for an inn to stay in, but were turned down. This Yuanheng Inn up ahead is one of them. It's said to be the best inn in Yangming Town. If we buy it, it should cause quite a stir, right? It's a great way to promote our Jueweilou."
Wang Fugui carefully looked at the Yuanheng Inn in front of him. The inn covered a large area and had three floors. From the outside, it looked as big as two teahouses, which was exactly what he expected.
"Okay, then let's go talk to the innkeeper first?"
Lin Xiaoyue shook her head and said, "No, if we go there rashly, they may not agree. Even if they do, they will raise the price. I'll talk to Brother Liang later and then make a decision. It's almost time for my storytelling, so you should go find a yard first. It's best to be closer to here. It doesn't matter if the price is a little higher, the main thing is convenience!"
Wang Fugui nodded and said, "Okay. Then I'll go look for it first."
Lin Xiaoyue entered the backyard of the teahouse through the small door, and Ge Baoquan came running over.
Ge Baoquan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Miss Lin, you're finally back. The guests outside are all here and are clamoring to hear your storytelling!"
When Lin Xiaoyue heard the news, she was secretly happy. As long as she succeeded in one step, things would get better and better in the future!
"Okay, I'll change my clothes and come over. You go and warm up the place."
Ge Baoquan happily responded with "Okay!" and walked quickly towards the front yard.
Lin Xiaoyue immediately returned to her room, changed into men's clothes, and then walked towards the front yard.
Since only fifteen people were allowed in, the lobby would be relatively empty. However, Ge Baoquan was very clever and placed three seats in the front, five seats in the back, and seven seats in the back. This not only made the lobby look fuller, but also did not affect the sight lines of the back row.
Lin Xiaoyue was very satisfied with this. It seemed that keeping Ge Baoquan was not the wrong choice.
Opening her folding fan with a snap, she confidently began to tell the story. "Yesterday we talked about how Venus, at the order of the Jade Emperor, invited the Monkey King to heaven to receive immortal blessings. The Monkey King happily accepted the order and followed Venus to heaven. But the Jade Emperor only offered him the rank of Horse Keeper. How could the proud Monkey King accept that? In a rage, he returned to the mortal world and proclaimed himself the Great Sage Equaling Heaven..."
The two episodes we talked about today were about Sun Wukong making trouble in Heaven. The content was even more exciting. The guests in the audience were very excited to listen to it. There were people applauding several times. They hoped that we could talk more, as two episodes each time were not enough!
However, Lin Xiaoyue left the stage after finishing two chapters. There were still more chapters to tell in the evening. If she told too much, she could finish the entire Journey to the West in no time. She was also counting on making more money from this story!
After returning to the backyard, Liang Jingyao also came back. When he saw Lin Xiaoyue, he poured a glass of honey water for Li Xiaoyue first.
"Are you tired? This is honey water, drink it to moisten your throat. If you feel tired, change it to another one a day."
Lin Xiaoyue shook her head. It was not the right time yet, and she had not found a successor yet. When the new restaurant opened, she must have a successor, otherwise she would not be able to run back and forth!
But who should I look for?
It seems like I’ve only met a few people since I came here, and the only one who can be considered my best friend is Chen Yunyun!
It’s time to go back and see Yunyun and her godfather and godmother, and ask Yunyun what she thinks. If she doesn’t want to, I won’t force her.
Lin Xiaoyue drank a whole bowl of honey water and said, "I have to go somewhere the day after tomorrow to visit my godfather and godmother. After the talk tonight, I will talk to Ge Baoquan and ask him not to book for the day after tomorrow. The store will be closed the day after tomorrow."
Liang Jingyao nodded. "Let me go with you. I can also meet your godfather and godmother."
Lin Xiaoyue froze in place for a moment. If Liang Jingyao also went, wouldn’t her lie be exposed?
The last time I left, I told my godfather and godmother that I had a brother at home. Would Liang Jingyao be willing to be my brother?
It turns out that one lie requires countless lies to cover it up!
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