Chapter 190 Ever since you became the boss, I feel like you've become fiercer. Without any evidence…
Before the arrival of the long, rainy days of deep winter, An Fusheng finally completed the meal ordering project plan and officially launched it after collecting opinions and suggestions from other staff members of Xiaoxingchen.
Because they lacked experience in this area, Anfusheng initially only offered weekly and monthly packages, with delivery limited to within 10 kilometers of the restaurant. After careful consideration, Anfusheng decided that the restaurant would handle the delivery itself.
Firstly, there won't be many orders at the beginning, so it's difficult for professional delivery companies to offer him a preferential price.
Secondly, if An Fusheng wants to continue this project, he must ensure the quality and quantity of his services to build customer trust and make his team easier to manage.
Most importantly, he has no shortage of people. Director Zhang would love to send all the children who grew up in the welfare home to him. Of course, he would also be happy to help solve the employment problem of the children in the welfare home.
In addition, the hotel has also launched monthly and quarterly pass packages, which allow guests to dine at the hotel an unlimited number of times within a month or quarter, and to order any dishes on the menu.
Xiaoxingchen's ultimate goal is to establish a community canteen. An Fusheng wanted to use these two models as pilot projects to get a clear picture of the situation before launching a community canteen. Originally, he planned to proceed gradually, but unexpectedly, these two projects received a lot of support from customers as soon as they were launched.
The guests said: "Great! We've been wanting to come back for every meal since we had one at Little Star, and now we finally have a legitimate reason to come back."
The restaurant also offers discounts for seniors over 60, attracting many elderly people and their children to make reservations.
After the two projects were launched, the hotel became busier than ever before.
An Fusheng had only a few days of free time before he had to spend the whole day in the kitchen wok again.
Of course, while they were busy cooking, the restaurant also hired a new batch of people, and Zhaolin trained one batch after another of service staff.
The kitchen is also accelerating the training of chefs and chef assistants.
Xu Sannian worked overtime every day on procurement, employee welfare, and logistical support.
Besides working hard during the day, An Fusheng also had to handle management matters in the office at night, which meant that even though his workplace was only a few hundred meters from his home, he couldn't go home.
One evening, after An Fusheng and Xu Sannian finished their accounts and got off their early shift, they returned home and overheard Mangmang and Wen Xinglin discussing the final exams. Only then did they realize that winter break was almost here.
As soon as An Fusheng got home, he collapsed on the sofa. An Shisi and Wen Xingmou ran over and climbed on him as if a program had been triggered. Wen Xinglan and Wen Xingrui followed suit.
Lou Lan saw that An Fusheng was covered in babies as soon as he returned and said, "Don't climb all over your older brother as soon as he comes back. He's been working hard all day, let him rest."
An Fusheng helped Wen Xingrui, who was jumping up and down in frustration because he couldn't climb up, and said, "It's alright."
"Where is Wen's mother?" An Fusheng asked.
Lou Lan said, "She's been very busy lately, with lots of things to do at the end of the year. Do you need to talk to her?"
“Hmm,” An Fusheng said.
Speak of the devil and he appears.
"It's so windy outside, it might snow tonight."
Wen Min returned with Wen Xinghe, accompanied by a cool breeze.
Really?
Bai Mangmang suddenly became excited.
The others on An Fusheng's back also perked up, and An Shisi wanted to run out to see the snow immediately.
An Fusheng hugged him tightly. "It's not down yet. It's cold outside. You'll catch a cold if you go there."
An Shisi's eyes sparkled: "Big brother, when will it snow?"
An Fusheng checked the weather forecast on his phone: "The weather forecast says it might rain tonight."
An Shisi: "Isn't it tonight now?"
An Fusheng: "Tonight will be very long, maybe even later, and the weather forecast isn't always accurate."
An Shisi: "Why are weather forecasts inaccurate? If they're inaccurate, are they lying to people? Lying to people is wrong."
An Fusheng: "Weather forecasts are just predictions. Prediction is a matter of probability. If the probability is not 100%, it may not come true, so it is not considered deception."
An Shisi: "What is probability?"
An Fusheng: "Probability means that something may happen or it may not happen, just like when you draw a lottery, you may win or you may not."
An Shisi: "It's different! I can't see the prize draw inside the box, but once I see it, I know which one has won a prize."
An Fusheng: "The people who predict the weather don't live on the clouds, so they don't know when the water droplets on the clouds will fall down."
An Shisi: "But they can see the clouds."
An Fusheng: "Then you can see the clouds, so do you know when it will rain?"
An Shisi: "But I'm only in kindergarten, I haven't even learned... that knowledge yet."
An Shisi sighed helplessly again: "Actually, I know that adults always break their promises because they like to lie to children."
An Fusheng: "..." You know too much.
An Shisi's thoughts had wandered off to somewhere else: "When I grow up, I want to be a great philosopher."
Lou Lan asked with great interest, "Really? Then do you know what philosophers do?"
An Shisi: "I know, philosophers think about many, many questions and talk about many, many principles every day, but they don't lie to children."
So that's where it was.
Wen Min was surprised: "You know this? Who told you?"
An Shisi proudly declared, "I am Teacher Zhang."
An Shisi then said, "Brother, do you know? I am the greatest philosopher."
An Fusheng pinched An Shisi's face: "I know, you are the future greatest philosopher An Ari, the troublesome and immoral Shisi."
An Shisi: "Hehe."
...
After chatting in the living room for a while, Lou Lan started urging the child to go to bed.
After putting An Shisi and Wen Xinglan to bed, An Fusheng went to find Wen Min and told her about the surgery he was going to perform on An Shisi and Wen Xinglin.
Wen Min was surprised: "The restaurant is profitable so quickly?"
"Yes, our restaurant doesn't have to pay rent, and most of the ingredients are purchased directly from Director Jiang, so the prices are relatively low, and the total cost is relatively low. We started making a profit from the third month, and now the net profit every month is basically over 20%."
An Fusheng said, "Although we are not making much money right now, and the restaurant will require a lot of investment in its future operations, I have calculated that we can still raise the money for Shisi and Xinglin's surgeries."
The cost of the cochlear implant equipment and surgery is not high, as it is covered by insurance. Let's get the surgery done first, and we can earn the maintenance and rehabilitation costs later.
Even if Xinglin's surgery isn't reimbursed, a hundred thousand yuan should be enough.
Wen Min: "I know you opened the restaurant to raise money for Shisi and Xinglin's surgeries, but you still need to consider the restaurant's future operations. Don't let the money for their surgeries affect the restaurant's business."
An Fusheng: "I know that once the restaurant is up and running, it can't be stopped. If it stops, both the welfare home and I will be heavily in debt, and you and Director Zhang will also be implicated."
I am aware that the fourteenth person will need continued financial support for rehabilitation after surgery. My decision was made after careful consideration, so please rest assured it will not affect the restaurant's operations.
"Okay, I believe you." Wen Min said, "Thank you for your hard work and for everything you've done for the orphanage and everyone else."
An Fusheng: "Aunt Wen, it was the welfare home and everyone who took me in and accepted me that gave me a home and a place to call home. I am always grateful. It is only right that I do these things for everyone. I only feel guilty that my abilities are limited and I have done too little."
Wen Min: "Don't feel guilty. You've done so much in the past year. You're more resilient and outstanding than I imagined. Life is not easy, and no one is omnipotent, but if our family works together, things will definitely get better and better."
An Fusheng: "Yes, the whole family should work together."
...
The surgery was arranged by Wen Min.
An Fusheng plunged back into the busy work at the restaurant.
After New Year's Day, He Zhi talked to An Fusheng about a new cooperation on food supply.
He Zhi's company has more and more employees, and the company office building has moved again. The new office building has a canteen where you can cook directly. He Zhi wants to cook in the company canteen, but he wants to contract the canteen out to Xiao Xingchen.
This was a sure-fire way to make money, and An Fusheng had no reason to refuse.
After discussing the specific details with He Zhi, An Fusheng decided to send Wen Yue to be in charge of He Zhi's company canteen.
Wen Yue hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Can I do it? I don't think I can."
An Fusheng: "You're in charge of Mr. He's meals now. It's just a change of location for cooking, so don't feel pressured. If you encounter any management problems, feel free to contact me and Niannian anytime."
Wen Yue: "But right now, when I'm making staff meals, I'm only responsible for the kitchen. I'm not familiar with the dining area service. I'll also have to manage the front-of-house service later. If I don't do a good job, won't it affect our restaurant's reputation?"
An Fusheng: "Company canteens are different from restaurants. In the company, everyone gets their own food and eats without ordering. As long as the tableware is placed in a reasonable location for people to take, there is no service required."
Wen Yue was tempted: "Okay, I'll give it a try. But you're not allowed to yell at me if I don't do it well."
An Fusheng asked in confusion, "When have I ever cursed at anyone?"
Wen Yue: "I've never scolded you, but I feel like you've become fiercer since you became the boss."
An Fusheng: "Without any evidence or proof, you're falsely accusing people..."
Wen Yue: "Hehe, just promise not to swear."
...
This was also a first for An Fusheng, as it was his first time managing a canteen. He spoke lightly to Wen Yue, but he was actually quite nervous himself.
So An Fusheng decided to go through the back door and take Wen Yue to conduct a survey of the canteens of various welfare homes and the canteens of Xu Sannian and Zhaolin's company.
It has to be said that having connections is a good thing. When they went to investigate others, they not only didn't hide anything but also enthusiastically shared their experiences and lessons. Of course, An Fusheng's discussions with them about cooking also benefited them a lot.
After a round of surveys, it was already close to the Lunar New Year. Nowadays, people are paying more and more attention to the festive atmosphere, and many companies have already started their holidays early. Moreover, Hezhi's company has always started its holidays early, and by the middle of the twelfth lunar month, they no longer need to provide meals. The monthly meal subscription company had also considered the special circumstances of the Lunar New Year, and they only needed to notify customers in advance if they were to close their stores. Anfusheng decided to give Xiaoxingchen a holiday as well.
Since the restaurant opened, everyone has been working at full capacity. Although there are scheduled holidays, they are almost all weekdays. It's hard to find people to go out with during holidays. The restaurant staff are mostly young people, and they all love to join in the fun. They have to join in the festivities of the Chinese New Year.
Furthermore, Wen Xinglin and An Shisi's surgeries are scheduled for the very next day. Since learning about the surgeries, the two have been visibly anxious, asking questions every day:
"How is the surgery performed? Does it hurt?"
"If I cry, will the doctors be mean to me?"
Even though Xiaohui had told them that the surgery wasn't scary at all and that she would be fine after a good night's sleep.
Lou Lan and Wen's mother also promised to accompany them to the hospital. They then asked if their older brother would also accompany them to the hospital.
This was a big deal for both of them and An Fusheng, and An Fusheng wanted to be there for them.
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Author's Note: I finished outlining today and estimated that there are still about 100,000 to 200,000 words left to go. Let's see if I can finish it within a month, hehe (^_^)v
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