Du Shaojie remembered watching an investor named Ma on a show in his previous life, saying that a courtyard house in Beijing costs 10,000 yuan, but few people buy it.
From his current perspective, courtyard houses are not suitable for living, and people nowadays don't have the investment vision, so it's normal that no one buys it.
"Your asking price for this courtyard is definitely 35,000, which is definitely too high. 25,000, I can settle it now, and then transfer the ownership and pay the money."
Du Shaojie is rich, but he is not stupid and rich. He never bargains when he should.
The owner of the house is very good at talking, praising his courtyard as rare in the sky and on the ground.
But Du Shaojie was unmoved and patiently negotiated the price with the other party.
After a morning of bargaining, the courtyard was finally sold for 31,000 yuan, but the subsequent transfer took a whole week.
Fortunately, the result was smooth. Du Shaojie paid all the money and took the courtyard directly.
During this period, Qi Yan followed him around every day, and Du Shaojie also booked a room for her in the hotel and didn't let her leave until school started.
The relationship between the two people progressed by leaps and bounds during this period. Except for the last line of defense that was not broken by him, the two tried everything that should and should not be done.
This was a completely novel experience for Qi Yan.
"Yanzi, you will move back to school tomorrow. Let's go out for a good meal in the evening."
The yard that was bought back still needs to be renovated, and the matter of opening a restaurant needs to wait.
But Qi Yan is about to start school, and she has to move back to the dormitory. Suddenly, she is a little uncomfortable. After all, she has been with Du Shaojie these days, and she is fascinated by this feeling.
Du Shaojie did not point it out, and then took him to have a meal of [shabu-shabu mutton].
The next day.
He went to a construction unit, told him his renovation requirements, and asked the other party to come up with a plan as soon as possible.
If the plan is suitable, the project will be handed over to the other party.
During the waiting period, Du Shaojie went to see several courtyard houses, and finally spent 30,000 yuan to buy two adjacent courtyards as residences.
The residence also needs to be renovated, and the construction unit was also asked to come up with a plan.
A week later.
After repeated revisions, the two plans were finally finalized.
When the weather gets warmer, construction can start. Du Shaojie signed a contract with the construction company and prepared to return to Yangcheng.
"Shaojie, when will you come again?"
Qi Yan really couldn't bear to see him go. It had been so long since the incident, and her mother had no intention of reconciliation, let alone her.
Now, she had put her heart on Du Shaojie, but this guy was leaving again.
"You have to come when the renovation of the house is about to start, and I will stay for a while."
Du Shaojie smiled and told her his plan.
Qi Yan nodded. She could accept this statement, after all, it was early spring now.
The next day.
Du Shaojie didn't let Qi Yan send him off. He went to the airport alone and then returned to Yangcheng.
He didn't leave for long this time, but in less than a month, seven or eight [barbecue restaurants] popped up on the old street, which made Feng Bin very angry.
"Boss, if there were only two or three more stores, it would be fine, but with seven or eight more stores, our business has been affected to a certain extent."
Du Shaojie arrived at the old street in the evening. Feng Bin kept complaining when he saw him.
He asked someone to send his luggage to his home, and then he walked around the South Street area.
The newly opened [barbecue restaurants] are all concentrated in South Street, with large and small scales, and they have all started business at this time. However, if you take a look at the attendance rate, your own store is still doing better business, but it's not as popular as before.
"Feng Bin, ask someone to buy some skewers from those [barbecue restaurants]. I haven't eaten yet, so it's a good time to try the cooking skills of these new neighbors."
Du Shaojie returned to his own store, and Feng Bin had prepared a chair and a small tea table for him.
Then, he had all kinds of skewers as dinner, and opened a bottle of beer.
He tasted the skewers from each store, and the taste was okay. It was a standard seasoning, with no special highlights and nothing worth complaining about.
He had a clear mind. These [barbecue restaurants] would have a short-term impact on his own business, but in the long run, they would not pose any threat.
Feng Bin was busy for a while and came to have two drinks with the boss.
"Feng Bin, you have also tasted the barbecue made by these restaurants. You should have confidence in your heart, right? The catering industry is like this. Competition will become more and more fierce. Only those who can persist to the end have the right to laugh."
Du Shaojie gave Feng Bin a few pointers. The main idea was not to worry about competition and just do your own thing.
His consistent principle is that in catering, you must ensure cleanliness and hygiene, use good ingredients, and do it with your heart. You don't have to worry too much about temporary fluctuations in performance.
When he has time later, he will upgrade the barbecue sauce, which will definitely be superior to his peers.
"I understand, boss."
Feng Bin was convinced and adjusted his mentality immediately.
Du Shaojie went back to rest after eating and drinking, and slept until dawn.
The next day.
He came to [Xichuan Restaurant] slowly and not only met Liang Meiqin, but also Liao Yongxin.
"Master, why don't you take a rest for a while? You are so anxious to go to work, can your body bear it?"
"My body has recovered a long time ago. It's just a minor illness. If I stay at home all the time, won't I get rusty? Don't worry, there will be no problem."
Liao Yongxin laughed and said that his body was very good and he was fully capable of working in the kitchen.
Du Shaojie didn't say anything else. Fortunately, there are many talented people in the kitchen now. Liao Yongxin only needs to keep a close eye on it and doesn't need to work too hard.
It's lunch time.
Du Shaojie went to the kitchen himself and couldn't stop at all.
He was itching to cook today. From the Chinese New Year to now, he has only been cooking a few times. Although he has been insisting on the simulation training, it is still slightly different from cooking in reality.
The most important point is that no matter how good the dishes cooked in the simulation training are, there will be no reward.
After lunch, Du Shaojie called Liang Meiqin, Liao Yongxin, Yan Dabao, Chu Linlin and others to a meeting. There was only one topic, which was how the [Xichuan Restaurant] in Beijing should operate.
"Beijing is different from Xijiang. We are unfamiliar with the place. We must send capable people there. Master Yan, are you willing to go to Beijing to take charge?"
Du Shaojie is more optimistic about Yan Dabao and wants him to go to Beijing to take charge.
Yan Dabao is no less skilled than Liao Yongxin in terms of skills, and the only difference is a little experience.
"Boss, I have no objection."
Although Yan Dabao is not an old man from Xijiang, he is Liao Yongxin's nephew and Du Shaojie's senior brother, so he is not really an outsider.
He can feel Du Shaojie's trust and agreed without saying a word.
Liao Yongxin also nodded, no objection.
Liang Meiqin looked at Du Shaojie with a smile, and she didn't know what she was thinking.
"Meiqin, if you have any ideas, you might as well tell me."
Du Shaojie glared at him and asked.
"I think Master Yan is still a little weak if he goes to Beijing alone. Why don't you pick one or two more people from the kitchen to go with him."
Liang Meiqin was unmoved and still smiled.
She made a suggestion, suggesting that Du Shaojie add a few more people, so as to relieve Yan Dabao's pressure.
Du Shaojie nodded and said that he would consider it.
"Are you going back to Donghu New Village in the evening?"
Everyone dispersed, and Du Shaojie and Liang Meiqin went to her office.
Du Shaojie looked at the accounts for the recent period of time. [Xichuan Restaurant] was not affected by the off-season after the Spring Festival at all. The turnover was stable and rising, and it was running well.
Liang Meiqin looked at the man in front of her quietly, and suddenly asked a question.
"Let's go to the old street in the evening. I'll make you pickled fish."
Du Shaojie responded and left first.
When passing by the vegetable market, he went in and bought some vegetables. Barbecue is okay to eat occasionally, but I'm worried about getting angry if I eat it often.
In the evening.
Liang Meiqin rushed to the old street, and Du Shaojie had already prepared dinner.
"Let me see what's available. Pickled fish, beef stew, boiled shrimp, and stir-fried cauliflower. It's so rich. My mouth is watering."
Liang Meiqin's appetite was whetted after seeing this. She quickly washed her hands and served the rice. As
soon as the two sat down, Du Xiaomei rushed in: "Brother, you didn't even tell me you were back. If I hadn't asked Brother Bin, I wouldn't have known you were back in Yangcheng."
Xiaomei looked happy. Her eyes were full of smiles.
"Do you have something to ask me?"
When Du Shaojie was in Beijing, he didn't leave a phone number for anyone. He was the one who took the initiative to call back to find out what was going on.
Xiaomei also didn't know where her brother had gone. She ran to ask Feng Bin today. I guess something must have happened.
"Yes, brother, sister Meiqin, I have good news to tell you. The school gave me a place to apply for postgraduate study. Don't you think this is great news?"
Du Xiaomei was really happy, but she was also a little confused. She had nothing to do with this place. How did it suddenly become hers?
Thinking of the treatment she received after her leg was injured last time, she seriously suspected that it was her brother who secretly helped her behind the scenes.
Therefore, after she said this, she kept observing the expression on Du Shaojie's face, but unfortunately, her brother's face showed a hint of surprise at the right time.
"A recommendation? It seems that you got it by chance."
"Xiaomei, congratulations."
Liang Meiqin was also happy for the other party and kept congratulating him.
"Brother, I know I got it by chance, but can't you say something nice? By the way, do you have guests coming? The two of you can't eat so many dishes. Well, Xiaoling came with me. She went shopping and will be here soon."
Jiang Xiaoling came to the unit to tell her the good news today. The two originally planned to ask about Du Shaojie's whereabouts and go out for dinner to celebrate.
But seeing the delicious food on the table, Du Xiaomei didn't want to go out to eat.
How could Du Shaojie not know what she was thinking? He immediately smiled and said,
"There are no other guests, but a greedy cat came here by itself after smelling the food. Don't be so long-winded, go and greet Xiaoling, and we will have dinner at my place tonight." (End of this chapter)
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