Chapter 130 Don't be impulsive
Xu Yao sat in front of the snack stand, her slender eyebrows twisted into small pimples, like a caterpillar lying on her fair forehead.
The bustling market seemed to be covered by a gray filter in her eyes, and the noisy sounds became a buzzing background sound.
She held her chin with one hand and unconsciously fiddled with the small pile of chili powder in front of her with the other hand. Her thoughts were like a kite with a broken string, floating unsteadily.
Boss Li's greasy smiling face lingered in her mind, like a plaster that could not be shaken off.
This guy appears polite on the surface, but actually plays dirty tricks behind the scenes. He is truly a smiling tiger!
He tripped me up this time, but who knows what tricks he will play next time!
"What are you thinking about? Why are you so engrossed?" Xue Han waved his rough big hand in front of her, interrupting her thoughts.
Xu Yao raised her head and met Xue Han's eyes that were as deep as a pool of water. She felt a lot more at ease immediately.
Although this guy is sometimes silly, like a large dog, he is still very reliable at critical moments.
"I wonder what tricks that old fox Boss Li will use next," Xu Yao sighed, with a hint of helplessness in her tone, "He will definitely not let me off after ruining my plans this time."
"If an enemy comes, we will stop him; if a flood comes, we will block it with earth," Xue Han waved his hand with great pride, "Don't be afraid, I'm here! I'll go find out what the old guy has been up to lately and see what he's up to!"
Xu Yao smiled at him gratefully. Even though this man's words were a little rough, the sense of security he brought to her was really irresistible!
Watching Xue Han walk away with a proud and confident look, Xu Yao turned his gaze back to the bustling crowd.
Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle.
She had to observe the situation at the market carefully to see if she could find any solution.
The market in the evening is brightly lit and bustling with people.
The aromas of various snacks mixed together to form a peculiar fragrance that stimulates people's taste buds.
Xu Yao took a deep breath. The familiar smell of fireworks made her feel extremely at ease.
At this time, Aunt Zhang came over with a basket of eggs, with a trace of worry on her face: "Yaoyao, I heard that Boss Li has been spreading rumors everywhere recently, saying that the hygiene of your snack stand is not up to standard, and many investors have been scared away by him."
When Xu Yao heard this, her heart skipped a beat. This old fox was really insidious!
Hygiene issues are the lifeblood of the catering industry. His move really hit the target!
"Aunt Zhang, thank you for telling me this news," Xu Yao took a deep breath and tried to keep herself calm. "We have to think of a way to fight back."
"Yes, this Boss Li is so wicked!" Aunt Zhang slapped her thigh angrily, "He is clearly going against you!"
Xu Yao rolled her eyes and came up with a plan: "Aunt Zhang, you have a wide network of contacts. Can you help me get a deeper understanding of the investors influenced by Boss Li?"
"No problem, leave it to me!" Aunt Zhang agreed readily.
Soon, Aunt Zhang found out that several investors refused to invest because Boss Li spread rumors that Xu Yao's snack bar did not meet hygiene standards.
"Hmph, spreading rumors and causing trouble, how despicable!" Xu Yao was so angry that her teeth were itching. This Boss Li really wouldn't give her a way to survive!
"Yaoyao, don't be angry, let's try to take advantage of the situation!" Aunt Wang suggested.
"Aunt Wang, do you have any good ideas?" Xu Yao asked quickly.
"Let's let them see our sanitary conditions with their own eyes!" Aunt Wang's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, "Let's prepare some snack samples, invite those investors to the market to taste them, and demonstrate the snack production process on site so that they can see for themselves!"
"Good idea!" Xu Yao slapped her thigh and said excitedly, "Just do as Aunt Wang said!"
They got down to work right away and Xu Yao and Aunt Wang began preparing snack samples.
Xue Han also came back. After hearing about their plan, he immediately offered to help maintain order and prevent Boss Li from causing trouble again.
The next day, the market was crowded and bustling.
Xu Yao's snack stand was filled with all kinds of tempting snacks, the fragrance was overflowing, attracting many customers to stop.
Several investors influenced by Boss Li also arrived as scheduled.
They all looked serious and looked at Xu Yao's snack stand with scrutiny.
Xu Yao took a deep breath and smiled confidently: "Hello, bosses, welcome to my snack stand! Today I have specially prepared some samples for you to taste. Please also visit my snack making process to see if my hygiene conditions are really as bad as Boss Li said."
After that, Xu Yao began to make snacks on the spot, with skillful and neat movements.
She explained while she was making the work, her voice was clear and pleasant, making people listen with great interest.
The investors were skeptical at first, but as Xu Yao explained and demonstrated, their expressions gradually eased and their eyes gradually became full of interest...
"This taste..." One of the investors couldn't help but pick up a piece of the snack and put it in his mouth, savoring it carefully, "It's so delicious!"
Another investor also tasted it and nodded in praise: "Well, it tastes really good, and the hygiene conditions are also very good, much better than Boss Li's!"
Xu Yao showed a faint smile on her face, "Dear bosses, I..."
Xu Yao smiled sweetly, her eyes flickered, and her confidence stunned several investors.
She is no longer the soft persimmon that she was in her previous life and could be easily bullied!
If she still can't defeat a greasy old man after being reborn, she might as well buy a piece of tofu and kill herself!
"Boss, food is the most important thing for people. In the snack business, we need to do it with conscience and reputation!" Xu Yao skillfully fried the dough sticks. The golden and crispy dough sticks rolled in the oil pan. The sizzling sound was like a cheerful song, and the fragrance went straight into people's nostrils. "I can guarantee with my heart that my ingredients are the freshest, and the production process is absolutely clean and hygienic. No one is cheated!"
She pointed to the dazzling array of snacks on the stall and said, "Try these fried dough sticks. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. When you take a bite, they make a crackling sound, and the fragrance can be smelled from miles around! And these roujiamo are fat but not greasy, lean but not dry. One bite will leave a lingering fragrance in your mouth! And this..."
She introduced herself incessantly, and her enthusiasm infected everyone present.
Several investors who had originally had stern faces could not help but start tasting it.
"Well, this fried dough stick is really good, crispy and delicious!" An investor wearing glasses and looking gentle praised it highly.
"This roujiamo is delicious, with a strong meaty aroma and a long-lasting aftertaste!" Another investor with a beer belly also gave a thumbs up.
Seeing the investors' high praise, Xu Yao was delighted.
She struck while the iron was hot and calmly introduced her snack bar plan: "Dear bosses, I plan to expand the snack stall into a snack bar. Not only will I sell these traditional snacks, but I will also introduce some special snacks, such as..."
She paused and smiled mysteriously, "For example, spicy crayfish! This is a good thing. Not many people are selling it on the market right now. It will definitely be a hit!"
She vividly described the future of the snack bar, and her confident look made investors see unlimited business opportunities.
"Boss Xu, your snack bar has a good future indeed. I am willing to reconsider the investment." The investor wearing glasses was the first to speak out.
"Me too, your spicy crayfish sounds very attractive, I'm very interested." The beer-bellied investor followed suit.
Seeing that several investors were shaken, Xu Yao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that this "seeing is believing" strategy is effective!
But before she could be happy for too long, a sarcastic voice suddenly rang out: "Hey, isn't this Boss Xu? Your business is booming!"
Xu Yao turned around and saw that it was Boss Li’s greasy smiling face!
There were a few hooligans following behind him, and it was obvious that they were not good people.
Xu Yao's heart skipped a beat. What was this guy trying to do again?
Boss Li walked up to Xu Yao with a fake smile and said in a sarcastic tone, "Boss Xu, I heard that your hygiene is not up to standard? This is not okay. This is related to everyone's health. You have to pay attention!"
As he spoke, he deliberately coughed loudly a few times and covered his nose with his hand, pretending to be disgusted.
The thugs behind him also joined in the fun and deliberately created chaos.
"That's right, this place doesn't meet hygiene standards, what if something goes wrong when you eat it?"
"I think this snack stand should be closed down!"
Xu Yao's face darkened. This guy is really haunting her!
She took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, and sneered, "Boss Li, are you trying to make trouble again?"
Boss Li stopped pretending and revealed his ferocious face: "Xu Yao, I advise you to be sensible and close the snack stand immediately, and don't steal my business!"
"Stealing business?" Xu Yao sneered, "Boss Li, what you said is really interesting. This market is so big, are you the only one allowed to do business?"
"Hmph, stop talking nonsense!" Boss Li said viciously, "Today I will let you know what happens if you offend me!"
He waved his hand, and several thugs behind him immediately surrounded him, rubbing their hands, eager to give it a try... Xue Han squeezed in from the crowd, protected Xu Yao behind him, and stared at Boss Li with cold eyes.
"Boss Li, what do you want to do?"
Boss Li looked at Xue Han's tall and sturdy figure, and a trace of fear flashed in his eyes, but then he became arrogant again: "Xue Han, I advise you not to meddle in other people's business! This is a matter between Xu Yao and me!"
Xu Yao pulled the corner of Xue Han's clothes and whispered in his ear: "...Don't be impulsive."
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