Chapter 37: Using the Force to Counterattack
On the way back.
Pu Qiongzhi looked at the queue in front of Yuelai Inn.
"I heard that Yuelai Inn has launched a membership system. If you become a member, you can get discounts when dining here and only have to pay 80% of the price." Chunjing introduced it to her.
"Then what is this little stool at the door...?" Yan'er was a little curious.
Chun Jing explained, "They said they don't want guests to get tired waiting for a table, so they can sit here and wait. They also provide tea."
"They're separated on both sides. I guess the guests on this side are going to eat the buffet dishes, while those on the other side are waiting for their rooms, right?" Pu Qiongzhi said with a smile, "It's really interesting, this girl."
"Madam is still talking about this. This Miss Fang's restaurant is across from ours, and they've taken away all the business. What are we going to do? This is a shop we invested a lot of money into!"
Yan'er stared at the direction of Yuelai Inn, like a vicious dog ready to pounce and bite people.
"Calm down, calm down." Pu Qiongzhi pulled her back. "It's okay for others, but you don't trust me?"
"Madam, have you thought of a good way to deal with it?" Yan'er calmed down instantly.
She is a person who is eager for quick success and instant benefits, and she gets really anxious when it comes to money matters.
Pu Qiongzhi nodded, "I already had some ideas, and now seeing her like this, we can learn from her experience."
"Look, people go to restaurants in two ways: one is to entertain guests, and the other is to satisfy their cravings. Miss Fang divides people like this, meeting everyone's needs while saving money. In this way, we can also separate the different menus."
"We have two buildings with plenty of space. Guests don't have to wait outside. We can set up a separate area!" Yan'er also learned it.
Pu Qiongzhi nodded, "These are just flattering tricks. The important thing is that she is doing this to the utmost in serving the guests and making them feel comfortable!"
"Isn't that interesting? If there were two restaurants here, and you were a distinguished guest on one side, and a beggar covered in dust on the other, you'd naturally go to the first one."
Pu Qiongzhi analyzed, "This Miss Fang suffers because the food in her restaurant isn't very good and doesn't suit most people's tastes. But just the novelty is enough to make her money! She promotes today's main dishes at the door every day to attract customers. There's a constant stream of guests coming in, and many of them come here for the reputation!"
"These are all clever tricks. They don't cost much, but they do require a lot of thought. If you have these tricks, plus the famous chefs we Pu family have hired, do you still worry about your money running away?"
"It's just a publicity stunt. Can't our Pu company come up with this?" Chun Jing was not convinced.
Pu Qiongzhi shook her head. "Our Pu family hasn't been deeply involved in these businesses before, so naturally we couldn't reach such a threshold. Moreover, such a business can only be carried out in this area."
"Madam, why do you have to be so self-deprecating? Is Miss Fang really that amazing? You are not afraid of her, are you?" Yan'er looked at her aggrievedly.
Pu Qiongzhi poked her forehead and said, "You! You're always so competitive! Why should I be afraid of her?"
"However, only when you can see the strengths of others and recognize your own weaknesses can you strive for excellence and do better!"
Seeing how calculated she was, Yan'er could only suppress his anxiety and choose to trust his wife.
She has been serving the Madam since she was a child, and she has never seen anything that can stump her!
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As soon as I got home.
Pu Qiongzhi was stumped.
Looking at the yard full of children, she suddenly felt overwhelmed.
"Brother Yu, what's going on?" She squatted down and asked.
When Nangong Jiayu saw her, she lowered her head in shame for a moment. "Aunt, I made a bet with my classmates that I would win the first place in the exam. If I lost, they would eat my dinner. I came in second this time, so I didn't win the first place..."
After hearing what he said, Pu Qiongzhi finally understood what was going on.
She looked at the children not far away.
They looked at her blankly with timid eyes, feeling scared and helpless.
Looking at their clothes, they all wore clothes with holes and patches, and some of their shoes had their toes exposed.
The leading boy, who looked taller than the others, was skinny but had a straight back. He mustered up the courage to step forward and said, "I'm sorry to trouble you... We were just joking..."
They actually knew that Nangong Jiayu's position in the Earl of Gongning's Mansion was awkward.
We are all classmates and have some friendship with each other.
This time, Nangong Jiayu was betting with her own dinner.
They wanted to eat and leave while the adults were away... but they didn't expect to be caught red-handed.
"Since you're all here, you're our guests. Why not stay for a meal? Yu Ge'er is always grateful to you for taking care of her." Pu Qiongzhi greeted the children with a smile, "Uncle Yang, please take care of the food and prepare some of the children's favorites!"
"Then..." The children looked at the child standing in front of them, and everyone seemed to be led by him.
Pu Qiongzhi could see that the child was hesitant, so she patted Nangong Jiayu on the shoulder and said, "Brother Yu, as a man in this world, a promise is worth a thousand gold. If you lose a bet, you lose it, you have to admit it! Since we are classmates, when you come to my home, you are a guest. You must treat your guests well!"
Nangong Jiayu finally spoke, somewhat embarrassedly, "Xu Zhengqing, would you please stay for dinner?"
"Okay." The child nodded slightly, and everyone followed him into Yayi Pavilion excitedly.
The Yayi Pavilion is now decorated quite well, and Pu Qiongzhi has also instructed people to add some snacks and fruits to it from time to time.
Standing at the door, Pu Qiongzhi saw the children looking at Nangong Jiayu's writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone with envy.
Pu Qiongzhi recalled that when she started a school, it seemed that she had only provided the teacher with a monthly salary and a venue...
"Madam, you wouldn't want to donate money to support these students, would you?" Yan'er was observant and understood what she meant.
Pu Qiongzhi nodded and said, "It only costs a small amount of money, but it can cultivate useful talents. Whether it is for the country or for the people, in the end, they can all be used by me. Why isn't it worth it?"
"Building an academy, hiring teachers, which one doesn't cost money? Isn't it still costing money? Since you've spent money, you have to show it, otherwise it's better not to spend it."
"But right now, we're still a little short of money to open a restaurant..." Yan'er said helplessly, "Can't we wait a little longer? By then, the restaurant's profits will come back, and we can start operating. It won't be too late..."
"The money in the account cannot be touched, so I can only ask for money!" Pu Qiongzhi said thoughtfully.
"The leading kid is a few years older than the others. He has a good character."
"Madam!" The two girls tried to wake her up again and again.
Seeing the two maids were worried, Pu Qiongzhi said helplessly, "If it really doesn't work, I'll write a letter to my father and ask my family to help me. Is that okay? Two housekeepers!"
"Madam, you must stop spending money! And you're only spending it on others. Otherwise, the Bo family will say you're a spendthrift..." Chun Jing said dryly, "You haven't even taken over the reins of the household yet!"
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