"How could we not run the business well? You see it clearly. If we don't quickly take over the market in Beijing, it will soon be taken over by others. What are you still thinking about?"
Ruyan could still speak. Her eyes looked at Liang Shuyan, who gently tugged at Ruyan's arm and said, "What are you saying? Auntie will definitely arrange everything. We'll just do as she says. What are you still worried about?"
Sanwang then agreed.
Sometimes, when Liang Shuyan thinks about her sons, she can't help but complain. Apart from Jin Dashan, who can still keep the business afloat, the second and third sons are good-for-nothings. Although the martial arts school can barely hold on now, the key is still Liang Shuyan. If it weren't for the plan she devised, who knows what would have become of it.
"Alright, once we get there, we'll rent a shop on the main street. It needs to be big, preferably two stories. The first floor can be used as a tea shop, and the second floor can be used for living. That way, we can keep an eye on the shop at any time."
After thinking about the housing issue, Sanwang said, "Mother, I still feel this is inconvenient. How about I stay outside? After all, I'm not married yet, and staying together like this would damage Ruyan's reputation!"
Sanwang didn't want to go in the first place; he just wanted to find an opportunity to stay at the restaurant and manage it well.
Ruyan had known about this idea for a while. Now that Liang Shuyan had made this arrangement, Sanwang looked unhappy. Ruyan had no choice but to tell Liang Shuyan about it in a low voice. Only then did Liang Shuyan remember that Manager Xiao's home was in the capital. Why not let Manager Xiao return to the capital? Wouldn't that make it more convenient for him to go home?
So, Liang Shuyan went to the restaurant.
The restaurant was doing quite well, with people coming and going. A lot of people had come in at once. Manager Xiao was keeping an eye on the waiters and was quite busy. Liang Shuyan sat silently to the side, quietly observing Manager Xiao's behavior.
Unexpectedly, Manager Xiao acted swiftly. He stared at a waiter and said, "Walk with your chest out and head held high, never look down, and smile. This is the bare minimum for treating guests!"
The waiter nodded and began to do as instructed. Only then did Manager Xiao stop talking and continue to stand aside and observe the reactions of each waiter.
Liang Shuyan really didn't want to transfer such a dedicated person from the restaurant to another side, but there must be a reason why Sanwang wanted to stay. In addition, Sanwang was her youngest son, and it was only a matter of time before he was put in charge of the restaurant. No matter what, Manager Xiao was ultimately an outsider.
After busying himself for a while, Manager Xiao noticed Liang Shuyan standing to the side. He quickly walked over and said politely, "Auntie, when did you arrive? Why didn't you come to see me?"
Liang Shuyan smiled apologetically: "I didn't say anything because I saw you were busy. We'll talk when you're done. Sit down, I have something to tell you, no, I should say we need to discuss it!"
Manager Xiao sat down next to her, glanced at Liang Shuyan, and could roughly guess what she meant. Judging from Liang Shuyan's expression, he knew it must be something important.
"I want you to go to the capital. We'll open a tea shop there, and I also want to take over the market there. I don't feel comfortable with anyone else going there, so your aunt wants you to go. What do you think?"
"Auntie, did I do something wrong that made you angry?"
Liang Shuyan shook her head: "No, how could I do that? You are serious, meticulous and responsible in your work, which is why your aunt is willing to entrust such an important matter to you. Besides, the market in Beijing is a huge pie for us, how can I entrust it to someone else?"
Since Liang Shuyan had already said so, what could Manager Xiao say? He nodded and said, "Alright, Auntie, I'll go. It'll be good for me to take care of my mother while I'm at it. My mother is getting old, and I can't let her stay at home alone."
Thinking that Steward Xiao had never had a wife, Liang Shuyan suddenly thought of Su Qiaoqiao, so she said, "Auntie doesn't have any capable assistants right now, so how about letting Qiaoqiao go to the capital with you? What do you think, is that feasible?"
Mentioning Su Qiaoqiao, Manager Xiao's face flushed red instantly: "Auntie, but I'm afraid Su Qiaoqiao won't agree!"
Liang Shuyan knew about Manager Xiao's worry beforehand, and now that she saw him say this, she nodded and said, "Don't worry about it. Your aunt will find a way. When you go, you can look after each other. Of course, if you're both willing, we can hold the wedding for you at the end of the year when Sanwang and Ruyan get married. How about that?"
Manager Xiao said awkwardly, "Auntie, I don't have any objections, it just depends on whether Mr. Su will agree, and what Qiaoqiao's opinion is?"
"Alright, I'll leave this to you, Auntie. Don't worry. Take a few days to pack your things, and let Sanwang and Ruyan manage the restaurant. I'm doing this mainly because your family is in the capital, so it will be easier for you to take care of your home. You don't have any objections, do you?"
Manager Xiao nodded: "No, I will definitely follow Aunt's wishes and do my best to open up the tea market in the capital!"
Mr. Su was tending to his two grandsons in the yard when he saw Liang Shuyan arrive. He walked over happily and said, "Auntie Dashan, what brings you here today? I haven't seen you for days. Please have a seat!"
Su Qiaoqiao was washing the pot. She quickly washed her hands, then poured a cup of tea and handed it to Liang Shuyan: "Auntie, please have some tea!"
"Qiaoqiao, don't be in such a hurry, come here, your aunt has something to discuss with you!"
Su Qiaoqiao naturally didn't know what was going on. She pulled up a stool and sat down beside her: "Auntie, what's the matter? Is it related to tea?"
Liang Shuyan nodded: "Okay, it seems you guessed right. But this time, I want you to go to the capital with Manager Xiao to develop our tea market. There's a main tea store there. Once we're there, we can handle orders and supply to people in the surrounding area who need our Jin's tea, and also prevent illegal products from entering the market as our tea. That's why I'm planning to open a store in the capital. You're more familiar with tea, and Manager Xiao is conscientious and responsible. We can let him handle some of the heavy and challenging tasks. What do you think?"
Su Qiaoqiao's face flushed instantly. She looked at Liang Shuyan and asked, "Auntie, how will Manager Xiao get there? Who will be in charge of the restaurant?"
"What do you think about letting Sanwang handle the restaurant business?"
Su Qiaoqiao looked at her two children and said hesitantly, "But, there's no one to take care of my two children. It's not right for my father to take care of them all by himself. My father is getting old, and I can't let him keep busy with my affairs. It's time for my father to enjoy his retirement."
Upon hearing Liang Shuyan's words, Mr. Su then said, "Don't worry about this matter. Just focus on your own work!"
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