Chapter 308: A deserted hotel
During this period, Shen Jintao's attention was basically focused on the garment factory, and she didn't pay much attention to the hotel.
Now that the clothing business is almost done, Chen Jintao plans to go to the new store to take a look.
Although she felt relieved with Xu Xuemei helping to look after the business, it was a bit funny that she, as the boss behind the scenes, had hardly been there much in the long time since the new store opened.
Chen Jintao arrived at the restaurant. Normally, there should be many people eating at this time, but the restaurant was deserted.
Chen Jintao looked around with some confusion and found that a restaurant not far away was actually full.
The smell of the food drifted far away, but Chen Jintao thought it was very ordinary after smelling it.
Xu Xuemei and Huo Nanxi are now guarding the new store. The old store has been completely put on the right track and is no longer needed. They are just needed to check it regularly.
Xu Xuemei's eyes lit up when she saw Chen Jintao coming, but she didn't know how to tell her daughter.
"Mom, what's going on?"
Shen Jintao asked.
"Hey, I don't know what's going on with that store across the street. Although it's behind us, the prices are very low, and it seems like they're not making any money. Yet, everyone who's eaten their food says it's delicious..."
Having said this, Xu Xuemei seemed to be hesitant to talk.
"Just say whatever you want to say. In this situation, we must work together to find a solution to the current situation. We can't keep going like this."
Chen Jintao motioned for Xu Xuemei to tell her about recent events.
"I suspect there's something wrong with their food."
Xu Xuemei directly expressed her guess, "After we opened this spot, we have many old customers. They have become accustomed to coming to eat our food every day. I don't know why, after trying the food at the restaurant opposite, they only want to go to that restaurant and are no longer interested in our food. No matter how delicious the food is, can it still have such magic?"
Chen Jintao frowned after hearing this. Her mother's suspicion was not groundless. Indeed, it was basically impossible for a restaurant to tie everyone down with the smell of food. Even if the chef opposite was very good, could he have such a skill?
Although there is always someone better than you, judging from the taste of the food, Chen Jintao didn't think the chef on the other side had such ability.
"Have you ever thought about buying some food from them?"
"I have thought about it, but the defense over there is pretty strong. I originally planned to wait for your cousin and his family to come before going over to buy, but I don't know why, but the last time your cousin went over there, he was kicked out. They even said that your cousin is from our Fireworks Restaurant and that he went there just for their secret recipe. You don't know that everyone was pointing at your cousin and scolding him."
"Then why didn't you tell me about this when you went back?" Chen Jintao realized the problem. How did the other party recognize at once that Xu Hongqi, who entered the store, was from Yanhuo Restaurant?
You have to know that this is a new store, quite far away from the old store, so the probability that the other party has seen Xu Hongqi should be low.
"Sister-in-law, my aunt and I are also thinking about whether we can handle this matter ourselves. If we can, we won't tell you. After all, you have so many things to do. We can't just go to you for every little thing that happens." Huo Nanxi said a little embarrassedly, "It's just that we haven't figured out what's going on yet. Originally, we planned to tell you after we figured out the situation even if we can't solve this problem."
"I see. I don't have anything to do today. Just watch from here."
After a while, a pair of elderly people dressed elegantly walked into the store. When Huo Nanxi saw them, she hurried forward to greet them.
The old man smiled and said, "It's still the old rules!"
It was obvious that Huo Nanxi was already very familiar with the other party, and since there was no one else in the restaurant at the moment, the two dishes were served very quickly.
The old man looked at the empty store and sighed, "Those people don't know how to think. Can such cheap food be good? Business is not charity. People are stupid enough to pay for them to eat. Girl, your family's food is more real."
Huo Nanxi couldn't sit still when she heard this. "Uncle, you've eaten at our house so many times, and you and grandma have eaten at our house so many times. Do you think there's anything wrong with the taste of our food? If there is a problem, you must point it out so that we can correct it in time."
There was a trace of worry between Huo Nanxi's brows. After all, she was planning to make the store here bigger and stronger. Although this was just a branch, its floor space and decoration were actually better than the main store. Moreover, this place was closer to Haikou, and the people coming and going were relatively wealthy. There were also many residents around. It shouldn't have died in her hands all of a sudden.
"I don't think there's anything wrong with it. You know my wife likes your dishes. Although your prices are a bit higher, I think they're worth it. Your ingredients are always fresh. They haven't cut corners just because we're two old guys. In fact, I don't think it's your fault. The restaurant across the street keeps the prices so low. The same dishes cost less than one-third of yours. Think about it, can those ingredients be good?"
"My old wife has suffered from Alzheimer's for a long time. She can't remember anything from the past. Only after I brought her here to eat, she would ask me to bring her here to eat from time to time. This way she can remember that the food in your house really tastes like this!" The old man gave a thumbs up.
It seems that anyone with a little common sense can see the problem here. Shen Jintao doesn't believe that the restaurant opposite says there is no problem at all.
When the two old people were leaving, Chen Jintao asked Huo Nanxi to pack a portion of the old lady's favorite dish.
The old man didn't want it. "No merit, no reward. How can I take your things for nothing?"
"Grandpa, just keep it. There really isn't much business today. Our ingredients will be thrown away if they're not used. What a waste. You're helping us. What you just said also gave us some inspiration."
Huo Nanxi was more familiar with the old man, so Shen Jintao did not take the initiative to approach and talk to the old man, but stood quietly aside.
"Hey...you are really honest..."
Although the old man was very embarrassed, he really couldn't stand Huo Nanxi's enthusiasm.
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