His movements were unhurried, as if he were enjoying a grand feast. The surrounding crowd and noise seemed irrelevant to him; he was immersed in his own world, savoring the tranquility and peace.
The man in the black robe, though dressed in seemingly ordinary attire, exuded an extraordinary aura.
His gaze was deep and calm, exuding an invisible aura of authority. A slight smile played on his lips—a confident and composed smile, as if he had seen through everything in the world.
He was cooking the beef in the hot pot, each slice perfectly cooked, tender and juicy.
"It's a pity Brother Qin isn't in the capital, otherwise we could have asked him to promote it more," Li Xi and Shen Xu remarked.
"What's there to be afraid of? Xiao Lin can make it up to him when he gets back." Shen Xu had just seen off his "bad influences."
It has been open for several days, and his close friends come almost every day, seemingly captivated by the delicious food.
"That's true. Brother Qin has always been familiar with you, hasn't he? Where did he go to recuperate?" Li Xi asked curiously. Her family had two doctors, so why go to such lengths?
"I'm not too sure about that. Although we all grew up together, Brother Qin was always busy with his own things. Many times, he would say he had to go somewhere else after only a short time," Shen Xu recalled the time they spent together.
“Sometimes I feel like he has something on his mind, as if something is troubling him, but he doesn’t want to talk about it.” Li Xi couldn’t help but feel worried when she thought of Qin Xiaolin.
“Xiao Lin can be quite mysterious at times. His martial arts skills are astonishing,” Shen Xu said, his eyes filled with admiration.
"Yes, Brother Qin is indeed an extraordinary person. Did he say when he would return this time?" Li Xi couldn't help but worry, remembering that Qin Xiaolin hadn't left any message when he left.
“No, he just said he was going to rest for a while, but he didn’t say how long.” Shen Xu shook his head. He also wanted to know where Qin Xiaolin had gone.
Why did he suddenly leave? I've never heard of him being unwell before.
Chairman Wang said to Xiaoxi and Young Master Shen, "You two come with me to the office area on the third floor." Li Xi had suggested setting up another office area on the second floor so that everyone could discuss matters, and this suggestion was agreed upon and implemented.
"Xiao Xi, Young Master Shen, please follow me to the office area on the third floor," Chairman Wang called out loudly.
All of this was thanks to Li Xi's wise advice, which made this place an ideal location for discussing matters. When they arrived, Meng Zhelan and Ling'er were already there.
"Mr. Bai, have the accounts for the past few days been settled?" Chairman Wang turned his gaze to Bai Xiang, anticipating his answer.
"The ledgers are ready. Please take a look, Chairman." Manager Bai replied respectfully. As Chairman Wang's personal accountant, he was often responsible for checking and settling the accounts.
Chairman Wang took the ledger, quickly glanced through it, and found that the net profit for the past five days was approximately 2,367 taels, a rather considerable figure.
She passed the ledger around to others and calmly said, "It's not bad, but there's still room for improvement."
Although Li Xi didn't understand the details of the accounts, she could see the profit figures and said that for a restaurant with such a prime location, the figure was relatively conservative.
“The president is right, we can actually do better,” Li Xi said earnestly. “I have an idea.”
"Xiaoxi, feel free to tell me what's on your mind."
Li Xi took a deep breath, organized her thoughts, and then said, "Actually, I think we can consider launching a membership system. This can increase customer loyalty and also bring us stable income."
"A membership system?" Chairman Wang asked doubtfully. "Will that work?"
“Of course,” Li Xi said confidently. “We can offer members some privileges, such as discounts, free dishes, or birthday offers. This will not only increase customer return rates but also help us build a loyal customer base.”
"Hmm, that's a good idea," Chairman Wang nodded. "However, it requires some investment from us, such as producing membership cards and setting up a management system."
“We can discuss these details gradually,” Li Xi said with a smile. “As long as everyone works together, I believe our restaurant will definitely get better and better.” Everyone agreed with Li Xi’s suggestion.
They all felt that Li Xi had an unusual vision and way of thinking, which could bring more business opportunities and vitality to the restaurant.
So, everyone started discussing the details of the membership system, and everyone was full of anticipation and enthusiasm.
The employees and owners of "La Xian Guo" get together every three to five days to discuss how to improve the business.
The employees are highly motivated because the monthly salary here is quite generous, with additional bonuses every quarter.
This was a suggestion made by Li Xi, who believed that using money to motivate employees was the most effective method.
Li Xi and her colleagues leave early and return late every day. Although it's hard work, they are full of energy.
As darkness fell, the night sky slowly descended like a heavy black curtain.
The once bright world now appears mysterious and profound. Stars begin to twinkle in the sky, as if calling from the distant universe.
A gentle breeze caressed my cheeks, bringing a touch of coolness and allowing me to feel the tranquility and peace of the night.
"Miss Lan, there's someone lying in front," Tian Tian said to the people in the carriage.
"I'll go take a look," Li Xi said, jumping off the carriage.
Xiao Ge and Li Xi walked over quickly and found a young man lying helplessly on the roadside.
His face was pale, his eyes were closed, and he was clearly extremely weak, as if he had been unconscious for a long time.
Xiao Ge looked at the man on the ground, feeling troubled.
"What should I do?" he muttered to himself.
Li Xi, on the other hand, seemed confident. She looked around and pointed to a nearby clinic, saying, "It's simple. Just carry him to that clinic. Here, this is five taels of silver. That should be enough for his medical expenses."
In her opinion, she had already done a great thing.
Just as Xiao Ge was about to lift the young man up, the young man opened his eyes and asked in a weak voice, "Where am I? Who are you?"
"Ah, you're awake? Let's go then." Li Xi winked at Xiao Ge, signaling him to leave.
The young man panicked upon hearing this, as it was completely different from what he had imagined.
He originally thought Li Xi was a kind and benevolent person who often helped those in need.
He hurriedly said, "Young master, please wait a moment. Could you please let me stay for the night? Actually, I escaped, and I will leave after dawn tomorrow."
Li Xi thought to herself, "A well-dressed man collapsed on the street late at night, and he wants to come to my house to stay the night? This man is obviously trying to take advantage of me."
She sensed that the man had ulterior motives, so she politely declined, saying, "Sir, I'm so sorry, my place is already full and it's inconvenient to take in any more outsiders. However, you don't need to worry, there are clinics and inns nearby. If you need help, I can help you contact them."
With that, she slipped two taels of silver to the man and then turned and left.
The young man was getting anxious. Why wasn't the fish biting? Had he been exposed?
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