Chapter 93
Come down the mountain path to meet my sister.
Feng Jun saw her and asked curiously, "Is there something good? You are smiling all the time."
"Really?" Chen Lanjun touched her cheek. Well, she really couldn't help laughing.
She straightened her expression and said, "Maybe it's because I ate a very sweet ice cream."
"Hey, did you run into a Volvo ice cream truck?" Feng Jun said, "Their soft serve ice cream is really good, Xixi loves it."
This is also a special scene in Hong Kong. A red and white ice cream truck, playing the music of the Blue Danube, stops by the roadside. Many adults and children gather around it, spending a few dollars to instantly enjoy a cool summer.
Chen Lanjun didn't actually encounter the ice cream truck, she just smiled and said, "Yeah, it's very sweet."
In the small shop next to the market, the proprietress was already waiting.
We tried two more rounds and negotiated in a cheerful and relaxed manner.
The proprietress felt too hot, so she sat facing the table fan. When she spoke, her voice was mixed with the sound of the wind.
"Sister, I can see that you are a smart person, better than your sister."
This girl looks young, but she knows everything she asks. Just now, during a chat, she told me about the customer flow in the neighborhood and the estimated monthly income, and then asked with a smile if it was correct.
The boss lady felt that dealing with her was similar to dealing with some bosses who had been doing business for a long time.
It’s true that you can’t judge a book by its cover.
Feng Jun just smiled and said, "Yes, my sister is very capable. She also has a factory in the mainland. Don't worry, boss lady, this store will continue to prosper in her hands."
Whether the business is prosperous or not, after the change of ownership, it has little to do with the lady boss. However, she does have one thing on her mind.
After a moment of silence, the proprietress said to Chen Lanjun, "I believe you are capable. But to be honest, there are many people who want to take over my shop, and some of them offer higher prices than you. Why should I negotiate with you?
She pointed at Chen Fengjun and said, "Because of your sister, she has worked here for many years. I know her character. She is very honest. I hope you are the same."
"My sister and I are quite similar in this respect," Chen Lanjun said, "If you have any concerns, you can tell me."
The proprietress took a sip of herbal tea and continued, "In that case, I'll be straight with you. I hope that the people working in the store now will continue to be employed in the future."
This idea was beyond Chen Lanjun's expectations. She originally thought that the boss lady wanted to charge more money.
I didn’t expect that they actually hoped to continue employing old employees.
He is a righteous man.
The lady boss said slowly, "All the people working in this shop are old people. Ah Feng knows that they are all very nice people and work hard. For example, the chef Ren Bo, although he is old, his cooking is impeccable. Sister, I know that after you take over the shop, there will definitely be some changes and a career. But please don't look down on them for not looking new. At this age, it is difficult for them to go out and find a job."
Feng Jun also nodded repeatedly and looked at Chen Lanjun: "The workers in the store are all very good. I have worked with them for a long time. It's true."
Chen Lanjun thought about it and said, "I understand. I will consider it carefully. After all, I don't like being fired."
The little joke made the lady boss curl her lips. She said, "Then I'll tell you directly. The price can't be reduced, but I can help you with a lot of other things, such as how to deal with the police, how to purchase goods... If you are happy, I will be happy too, and it can save a lot of trouble."
This is indeed true. In the 1980s, Hong Kong was still under the control of the British Empire, and the overall governance was not as clean as it was later. After all, movies like Young and Dangerous did not come out of thin air. Although the Independent Commission Against Corruption was established a few years ago and the corruption situation has improved slightly, it is still common for the police to take bribes for these small shops that open for business.
The proprietress has been able to run this store for so many years, so she must have coordinated all kinds of relationships. If she is willing to take Chen Lanjun and Fengjun with her to ensure a smooth handover of these relationships, it will save a lot of effort.
After thinking about it, Chen Lanjun stopped bargaining and nodded happily: "Okay, the boss lady is so kind, it would be best if she could take us sisters to meet the person."
"That's fine."
Since things had already been discussed, the boss lady asked the workers to stay after closing time and introduced them to Chen Lanjun and Fengjun one by one, mainly Chen Lanjun.
There are not many staff in the tea restaurant. Apart from the proprietress, there is an old lady who does the cashier and reception, a chef named Ding with an apprentice, and an old man who does odd jobs. Occasionally, they will hire one or two students to work part-time.
It seems like they get along well.
"After this, Ah Feng and her sister Ah Lan will take over our tea restaurant. I hope everyone will cooperate with us," said the proprietress.
Chef Ding waved his hand and said, "No problem. I watched Ah Feng come here to work. If she is unfamiliar with something, I will definitely help her."
On the way back, Chen Lanjun asked Fengjun: "Sister, can you control these people?"
Feng Jun hesitated and said, "When I was working in the tea restaurant before, they had been there for a long time..."
In terms of information, those old employees were far superior to her, especially Chef Ding. As the head chef of the restaurant, he was the only one who could ask Feng Jun to do things before.
Chen Lanjun reminded him, "But things are different now. I definitely can't stay here for long. You still need to take charge of the specific matters of the store."
Feng Jun looked embarrassed: "Well, I know."
"It doesn't matter. I'll be here for another month anyway. I can solve it eventually." Chen Lanjun said.
Now that the matter of taking over the tea restaurant has been decided, the next step is to busy myself with various formalities. I followed the proprietress to identify people, read their faces, and gave out some money. All the procedures are being completed.
During this period, Chen Lanjun also took time to visit Shao Qinghe.
It was still early, so Chen Lanjun quietly got up and washed up. However, the room was so small, so Fengjun woke up drowsily, rubbing his eyes and asking, "Why did you wake up so early? I don't think you have any appointments this morning?"
"No," Chen Lanjun said calmly, "Sister, go to sleep. I finally have nothing to do. I want to go hiking for some morning exercise."
"Would you like me to go shopping with you?" Feng Jun yawned and wanted to get up.
"No need," Chen Lanjun said, "Today is Saturday, you should accompany Xixi. I want to walk around and research other restaurants."
Afraid that Feng Jun would really follow her out, Chen Lanjun immediately opened the door, said, "I'll be back for dinner," and then slipped away.
As she walked quickly down the stairs, she even found her movements somewhat funny.
But this feeling is also quite special.
It's exciting to sneak out and see Mr. Romeo or something.
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