"What are we going to do now?"
This problem has truly stumped Li Junsheng and his team.
Li Junsheng fell silent, and his children were even more at a loss for what to do!
“I think…the other side is willing to lose money to suppress us, so we can’t just lower our prices too. Instead, we should think of a way to attract our customers back.”
At this moment, Ah Ping, who had been relatively silent, spoke up, clearly indicating that she already had an idea in mind.
What she said made some sense, so Li Junsheng gestured for her to proceed.
"Go on, if possible, we'll do as you say!"
Aping nodded and continued, "People have it tough these days. They bring their own food or eat at the canteen. Why don't we organize an activity where they can get free plum juice or two pieces of red date cake by showing their receipt from the state-run canteen?"
"Anyway, people just like to get a little something extra; they don't really like the food and service at the restaurant across the street. As long as we give them some benefits, they'll easily come back!"
"We can also buy some toys. If kids see them and like them, they'll clamor to come into the store. We can give them away for free as long as they make a purchase. Wouldn't that attract more customers?"
Imagine your child is crying and demanding a toy. Would you go into the store to buy something to eat and grab a toy for your child while you're at it?
At Li Junsheng's restaurant, a plate of fried rice or fried noodles is enough to fill an adult's stomach, and it's not very expensive!
Ah Ping's idea reminded Li Junsheng of the marketing methods used by hamburger shops in his previous life to attract children to eat there.
In his past life, Xiaoming loved to eat those things, and he also took a lot of toys like figurines. He managed to feed that kid until he weighed 200 pounds!
It's also because Li Guojun and Wang Xiuhua spoiled him all the time.
"Ah Ping, I didn't expect you to have such a good business sense. These methods you suggested might actually work!"
Looking at it this way, it's really a waste to have her as a greeter.
Aping smiled and continued to say to Li Junsheng, "As long as we can attract people to eat, that's fine. Those suicidal things across the street won't last long. They'll lose a lot of money after a few months. As long as we stay calm and do our job well, we can definitely get through this."
Li Junsheng was truly surprised by the extraordinary vision that A Ping displayed today. Did she really come up with these things?
Or...did someone teach her?
Li Junsheng wasn't sure, but what she said didn't seem to make any mistakes.
Now, my restaurant definitely has to compete with the restaurant across the street. If my restaurant doesn't have any customers for a day, it's losing money!
"Then let's do as A-Ping said. Tang Liang, you prepare some plum juice. Xiao Yu, you go and get a megaphone for shouting later. Lao Er and Xiao Cui, you two try to get some unusual toys. Go buy some in bulk; they shouldn't be too expensive!"
After Li Junsheng made all the arrangements, his children immediately got to work.
Li Junsheng is truly conscientious; the sour plum drink is genuinely made by boiling sour plums, not by mixing sour plum extract with a little soy sauce!
Li Guohua put a lot of thought into choosing toys.
He took his son, Xiaowei, with him and let Xiaowei choose a few of his favorite toys. Then he bought some in bulk according to Xiaowei's preferences.
If Xiaowei likes something a lot, other kids will definitely like it too!
Then you won't have to worry about attracting people.
In the afternoon, Li Guohua and his wife each returned carrying two sacks of toys.
"Dad, let's buy these toys first and see how they sell. I didn't dare to buy too many, in case they don't attract any customers and it's all a waste of money."
"Okay, Tang Liang has also finished making the plum juice. Now we can start attracting customers according to plan!"
Li Guohua nodded, quickly washed his face, and then, holding a megaphone in one hand and a bowl of plum juice in the other, began to hawk his wares.
"To all visitors, brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunts, our Li Family Restaurant is having a promotion! Show your state-run canteen receipt and get a free serving of plum juice or red date steamed cake!"
"Now, when you make a purchase in the store, you'll receive a free exquisite toy to take home for your grandchildren, sons, and daughters to play with."
Li Guohua called out at the door, looking for anyone with a receipt from the state-run canteen to exchange for plum juice.
Those who can get plum juice are all potential customers of the restaurant.
People who are eating in state-run canteens are at least doing well in their jobs. These people have savings, so they can easily afford to eat out!
Of course, many of these people are also thrifty and enjoy receiving benefits.
Unless you're a leader, you wouldn't look down on this plum juice or steamed cake!
However, for some unknown reason, Li Guohua called out for an hour, but not a single customer came.
Just then, Li Xiaoyu and A Ping came out of the shop. Seeing that the situation was not good, A Ping took the initiative to say, "Give it to me, let me try."
Li Junsheng, standing to the side, noticed that A Ping had changed into a pretty floral dress. She had a shapely figure and her hair was styled in a braid, making her look very beautiful.
Li Junsheng was surprised; he hadn't expected A Ping to go to such lengths for the restaurant.
Previously, when asked where she lived or who was in her family, she refused to say and was very reluctant to talk about these things!
Now she's actually willing to dress up so nicely and show her face in public. Isn't she afraid of being seen by acquaintances and getting into trouble?
Thinking this, Li Junsheng stopped A Ping and grabbed her wrist.
"Wait a minute, Ping, aren't you afraid of being seen by acquaintances and getting into trouble if you come out here shouting? Let us do it. Although we don't know what you've been through before, you're finally safe now!"
Li Xiaoyu was a beat slow to react and realized what was happening.
“Yes, Sister Ping, you’re not really suited to showing your face. It’s already great that you can offer advice.”
Seeing how considerate Li Junsheng and Li Xiaoyu were of her, A Ping smiled knowingly and then slowly removed Li Junsheng's hand from her wrist.
"It's alright. I come from a very far place and I don't know anyone here. Since you've taken me in, I'd like to do my part for the restaurant."
Li Junsheng quickly withdrew his hand. In his haste, he had accidentally grabbed A Ping's wrist, which was quite inappropriate.
Fortunately, she didn't mind.
A-Ping insisted on trying to attract customers, and Li Junsheng, seeing that she seemed to have no acquaintances here, simply let her give it a try.
After all, a beautiful woman will attract a lot of attention no matter where she is!
Instead of using a loudspeaker to hawk her wares, Ah Ping would approach passersby and strike up a conversation, just like the girl next door.
"Brother, wait a minute. Our restaurant allows you to redeem plum juice or red date steamed cake with your state-run canteen receipt. If you have a receipt, don't throw it away. You can come here to collect your things!"
"Young man, do you have a receipt from the state-run canteen? We can get plum juice at our restaurant now."
Ah Ping stopped people near the store entrance and kindly told them that the restaurant allowed customers to redeem items with their receipts!
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