Chapter 649 This number shocked everyone present
Shang Lifeng was originally a little worried, fearing that business would be bad and that he would let his daughter and son-in-law down for their recent busyness.
At the moment, he didn't even need to go to the lobby to check. Just by looking at the menus that the waiters kept bringing him, he could tell how hot the business was.
Brothers Shao Ping and Shao An knew that their father's craftsmanship should not be shown to outsiders, so they tacitly helped with the slightly technical tasks, which also made Shang Lifeng very satisfied.
The number of customers gradually decreased until three in the afternoon.
Those who wanted to show up in front of Mr. Tan and Mr. Gao finally got the chance to show up this time.
The two old men really worked hard for the business of Ping An Hotel. After eating, they paid special attention to the movements outside. As long as they heard that a guest was about to leave, they would make an excuse to go to the bathroom or something, and then meet them by chance, making those people feel that the food was delicious and their trip was worthwhile.
Shang Lifeng, who had been busy for several hours, finally had a chance to take a break. Although it was a bit hard, he was genuinely happy that so many people could eat the dishes he cooked.
It can be said that the recipes of "Li's Imperial Cuisine" have once again had the opportunity to be promoted and developed.
Seeing this scene, Mrs. Shang was also relieved. She seemed to see the glory of Li Ji Restaurant reappear.
Shang Lifeng's rest time did not last too long. At four o'clock, guests came to have dinner one after another, and he became busy again.
Fortunately, nightlife was not popular in that era, and the last table of guests left at around seven o'clock in the evening.
Chen Shurong helped to sort out the accounts. After deducting all the expenses including food and labor, Ping An Restaurant actually made a profit of 700 yuan on the first day of its opening.
This number shocked everyone present.
A net profit of 700 yuan a day, what does that mean?
It is equivalent to the annual salary of workers with iron rice bowls.
Although today is the first day of opening and most of the people are here to support the restaurant, it does not rule out the fact that these people will become repeat customers of Ping An Hotel. What's more, the dishes are discounted today.
The dishes will return to their regular prices in the future, and even if there aren't as many customers as today, I'm sure the profit will not be much less.
Shang Lifeng looked at the thick stack of money and was excited, but he did not forget his daughter.
"Ruoting, you bought this restaurant, and Tan Chen arranged the decoration. Without Tan Chen's connections, we wouldn't be able to get so many good ingredients. You also took care of the publicity before the opening. Dad plans to give you and your wife a portion of this money."
In Shang Lifeng's mind, his daughter and son-in-law deserve the greatest credit for the good business of Ping An Hotel, and he doesn't want to keep the money all to himself.
Not only do you have to give today, but you will continue to give when you make money in the future.
Shang Ruoting and Tan Chen never thought of taking any profits from the restaurant. They both had their own ways of making a living. Not only were they not short of money, they also didn't want to take advantage of the restaurant.
Tan Chen smiled and pushed back the money his father-in-law gave him.
"Dad, this money is earned by your hard work. Just save it for yourself. Ruoting and I can't accept it."
Seeing this, Chen Shurong also walked over.
"Tan Chen, Ruoting, just take it. Your father and I both think you deserve this money."
Shang Ruoting and Tan Chen were determined not to take the money.
"Dad, Mom, if you insist on doing this, Tan Chen and I will not help you anymore."
Old Mrs. Shang knew her granddaughter's straightforward nature best. If Shang Ruoting wanted the money, she would not be polite at all. On the contrary, if she didn't want it, no matter what she said, it would be of no use.
Seeing Shang Lifeng and Chen Shurong trying to stuff money into the couple's hands, Mrs. Shang stopped them and said, "Since they don't want it, don't force it on them. Save the money and you can give it to them when they need it in the future."
Shang Lifeng and Chen Shurong looked at each other and obediently took the money back.
"Okay, Dad and your mom will save this money first. If you need money, be sure to tell us."
"Okay, thanks, Mom and Dad. We'll definitely be there when we need money."
After arranging some business matters for tomorrow, the family left happily.
I thought business would be a little slower after the first day of opening, but unexpectedly, business was even more booming on the second day.
Many people who had eaten here yesterday came back with their families or friends. There were also some people who did not get a seat on the first day. There were also some who received flyers but did not have time to come on the opening day. In addition, there were also many individual customers who came here because of its reputation.
Anyone who dined at Ping An Restaurant on the first day of its opening would enthusiastically recommend it to their friends and family when they returned home. They felt that it would be a disservice to the chef's superb skills if they did not help promote a restaurant with such delicious dishes.
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