He Cong smiled, showing no discomfort despite the disparity in their social status and Ruan Meng's question.
On the contrary, he seemed quite interested, not expecting anyone to dare speak to him like that.
Only a woman dared to look him in the eye.
Ruan Meng stared into his eyes.
He Cong smiled, thought for a moment, and then answered seriously:
"Familiarity and surprise."
Ruan Meng raised her eyebrows.
He Cong explained, "It seems to be an ingredient that the island's residents are most familiar with, but because of its fishy smell, people don't really like to eat it."
"Perhaps there's another reason: scarcity increases value. Things that are common and sold cheaply are not valued."
Ruan Meng nodded, signaling him to continue.
"The unexpected thing is the taste. The seafood on the island is mainly steamed or boiled, which makes the taste monotonous."
"The method of preparing seafood with gravy masks the fishy smell of the seafood, enhances the tenderness of the meat, stimulates the taste buds, and surprises diners by showing them that seafood can be prepared in this way and taste so delicious."
"Secondly, Hejia Restaurant has a certain guarantee of ingredients. Diners did not expect that seafood would appear on the menu."
Ruan Meng remained silent, but He Cong could tell that this answer had passed Ruan Meng's test.
When masters clash, they don't need the other's judgment; they can judge for themselves based on their own performance.
Ruan Meng nodded, not wasting any more time.
"Now, I will answer the question that Young Master He just asked."
"I agree with Young Master He's answer. The unexpected attracts people in, and the familiarity keeps them coming back after they've tried the food..."
"If it's just a matter of quality, these things aren't a concern. Regular customers value the quality of the food and are willing to dine at He Family Restaurant..."
“Residents who are short of money and want to try new flavors at low prices can also go to other stores that imitate them.”
"Just like before the emergence of 'laozhi seafood,' some of the dishes served in this restaurant were also prepared in other restaurants, especially vegetables, which were either stir-fried or made into soup..."
Why is He Family Restaurant still able to stand out?
"That's because even if we take down the He family's restaurant, there are other restaurants doing the same thing. We can't suppress all the competitors!"
"But now, the situation is different. In terms of seafood preparation, only He Family Restaurant stands out from the crowd!"
"In this way, it's not just one company that wants He Family Restaurant to collapse; other businesses that have suffered losses may also have the same idea."
He Cong listened to her detailed explanation and nodded slowly.
His expression also became more serious, clearly indicating that he had taken the words to heart.
"As for how to deal with it, when something is new, it will be accompanied by plagiarism and imitation. It will take time to promote and popularize it."
"Just like the other dishes at Hejia Restaurant, once this dish becomes more popular, the cutthroat competition will ease."
“If it’s all aboveboard, He Family Restaurant has nothing to fear. But if something like this happens a few more times, it will damage the restaurant’s reputation, and it will be a losing proposition.”
Manager Yu understood that Ruan Meng meant to avoid direct confrontation, and sighed softly.
Ruan Yi was also a little worried, "Sister, are we just going to let them get away with this?"
That's infuriating!
The people behind this are confident that those who have nothing to lose are not afraid of those who have nothing to lose!
"Success?"
Ruan Meng curled her lips into a smile, but her eyes held a chilling glint.
Ruan Meng uttered softly, then said, "Avoiding their sharp edge doesn't mean hiding, but rather..."
"Let's all get on the boat together and see who they dare to stab then!"
"They're targeting the seafood in gravy, but we have other options..."
Ruan Yi looked proud, and Manager Yu was also somewhat excited.
He Cong chuckled softly, intrigued.
After a moment, He Cong's smile relaxed. "From a young age, my father taught me that when doing business, one should never act on emotion but should take a long-term view."
"Does the girl think that what we're doing is a long-term strategy?"
Ruan Meng smiled, "First, promise me your earlier suggestion of cooperation, and then I'll tell you the answer..."
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