After that Zibo barbecue party that caused a sensation across the internet, Grandpa Zhao immediately surrendered.
I'm so tired, why would I want to do barbecue?
Grandpa Zhao hung up a "Closed" sign at his barbecue stall overnight, then went straight home and slept soundly.
As long as he can't see it, there is no such thing as an unsatisfied diner.
When netizens learned of this news, they were completely outraged.
Grandpa Zhao was a leading figure in Zibo's barbecue industry. If he closes down, what will become of us?
Without hesitation, netizens went directly to the Zibo Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism to complain, demanding that Grandpa Zhao open his shop for business.
The complaints came in like a flood, giving the staff of the Zibo Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism a real headache.
The sudden receipt of such a large number of feedback naturally alarmed Director Zhang of the Lu Di Culture and Tourism Bureau.
When Director Zhang saw these complaints, he was also stunned.
For a moment, Director Zhang didn't know whether the netizens' complaints were serious or just a joke.
Seriously speaking, how could the fact that Grandpa Zhao's barbecue restaurant closed for two days possibly affect the overall tourism data for barbecue in Zibo City?
If it's meant to be a publicity stunt, then the complaints received by the Zibo Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism are genuine and show no signs of stopping.
Just as Director Zhang was deep in thought, Qin Zi'an happened to pass by him.
Immediately, Director Zhang stopped Qin Zi'an and humbly sought advice from this master of pranks.
"Xiao Qin, the Zibo Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism has recently received a large number of complaints, but I feel like it's just netizens messing around. However, the number of complaints is just too large, and we have to take it seriously. You have a lot of experience in this area, so could you give us some advice?"
As he spoke, Director Zhang handed the tablet in his hand to Qin Zian, which was filled with complaints from all over the country.
At a glance, Qin Zian knew that it was netizens playing pranks.
These people may not necessarily come to Zibo for tourism; most are simply capitalizing on this online trend and want to participate.
However, it is undeniable that these people are potential tourists to Zibo City.
If the handling of this complaint satisfies them, it will greatly increase the likelihood of them visiting Zibo City.
For this reason alone, this matter deserves serious attention.
Seeing Qin Zi'an frowning in thought, Director Zhang couldn't help but feel anxious.
"Xiao Qin, are these people just messing around?"
Qin Zian nodded and smiled as he handed the tablet back to Director Zhang: "Indeed, this is a publicity stunt. But the buzz has already started, and the number of complaints is increasing exponentially, so we need to handle this matter promptly."
"That's for sure! I'll have someone go and talk to that old man Zhao right away, so he can open his business as soon as possible." Director Zhang paused, then cautiously asked, "What do you think of this solution?"
According to the normal approach, Director Zhang's solution is perfectly correct.
However, it's important to understand that the primary purpose of these complaints is to create drama, rather than to solve the problem itself.
Besides, Zibo City is known for its 'useless old men'.
Since becoming an internet sensation in Zibo last year, there's been the Zibo barbecue grandpa, the grandpa selling longevity cakes in the Eighth Bureau, the grandpa selling mung bean cakes on a tricycle...
Without exception, they have all become must-visit spots for tourists from other places visiting Zibo City.
He came to Zibo City and did nothing all day but follow the old man around begging for food.
Especially the old man selling mung bean cakes; his randomly spawning mung bean cake stall was turned into a target by the tourists.
As soon as someone spotted the old man, they would immediately report his location and predict his next destination.
A year later, Grandpa Green Bean Cake gave up his bicycle, which had been with him for many years, and switched to an electric one.
Even so, these difficulties could not deter those greedy girls.
Indeed, the food sold by these elderly men has gained public recognition and has contributed to the cultural tourism of Zibo City.
But putting aside all the complicated things, they are also elderly men.
At an age when I should be enjoying my retirement, I'm forced to start a career...
Netizens found this kind of thing novel and were naturally happy to participate.
However, after the pleasure, there are some issues that must be taken seriously.
The men are all getting on in years, and their bodies certainly can't keep up with such high-intensity work.
As a businessman, I would never close down unless absolutely necessary.
Qin Zi'an believed that Grandpa Zhao was truly exhausted and had no choice but to close down for renovations.
Under such circumstances, what these cultural and tourism staff need to do is to provide humanistic care and let them feel the warmth of Zibo's cultural and tourism sector.
Only through such heartwarming details can we touch people's hearts and go the distance.
With that in mind, Qin Zian shared his thoughts without reservation.
"Director Zhang, I think it's feasible to talk to Grandpa Zhao and persuade him, but we need to change our approach. The people of Zibo are so enthusiastic that Grandpa Zhao's health probably can't handle it, which is why he had to close down for a period of time."
"For cultural tourism to develop, we not only need to promote our unique strengths and characteristics, but more importantly, we need to convey the humanistic spirit and emotions we share. In the past few days, I have noticed that netizens miss Grandpa Zhao from last year and want to bring back his smile."
“This smile is genuine, so our usual persuasive methods definitely won’t work. I’m thinking that Shandong is a province with a high demand for civil service exams, and the people of Shandong take this very seriously. Otherwise, how about we make Grandpa Zhao the promotional ambassador for Zibo barbecue…”
"In this way, tourists from other places will have a place to eat barbecue, the local barbecue industry will be able to prosper, and Grandpa Zhao will be able to rest while also making an appearance."
As soon as Qin Zi'an voiced his idea, Director Zhang couldn't hide the smile on his face.
Director Zhang has worked and lived in Shandong for decades and deeply understands how persistent the people of Shandong are in taking the civil service exam and securing a government job.
Although these ambassadors are not actually officially appointed, they are still officially designated propaganda personnel, which makes them very prestigious.
Let alone Uncle Zhao, even if it were Grandpa Zhao, he wouldn't be able to resist such temptation.
Now that a solution had been developed, Director Zhang seized the opportunity and took Qin Zi'an directly to see Grandpa Zhao.
Meanwhile, on Grandpa Zhao's side... he couldn't have a moment's rest.
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