After Duan Jian told Li Shitong about the raw material issue,
Li Shitong quickly provided a solution.
“It’s just fish, right? You guys can go with Wang Cheng later, and I’ll have Wang Cheng take you to one of my buddies’ places. He used to work at a local aquaculture farm, but he went solo and contracted a fishpond. Go find him, and he’ll definitely be able to provide you with the fish you need.”
Upon hearing Li Shitong's words, Duan Jian immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
"Okay, Mr. Li, as long as you have a solution."
Li Shitong laughed and said, "Haha, this is nothing serious. Here's what we'll do: you go with Wang Cheng tomorrow, and I'll arrange a driver."
Duan Jian immediately said, "That's great! I was worried that we wouldn't have enough raw materials for the National Day holiday."
When Li Shitong heard Duan Jian mention National Day, he immediately asked, "You mentioned National Day? I've heard that Feng Haidong has some activities planned for National Day. They say that if you order grilled fish, you get free drinks and beverages, and there's also a beer and soft drink promotion. That's a real threat to us."
Duan Jian said, "I've heard that too, but Feng Haidong's place is only so big. There will be a lot of customers during the National Day holiday. His restaurant can't handle that many people. We will definitely have business too."
Li Shitong said, "Are we eating Feng Haidong's leftovers again? Are we not allowed to let him eat our leftovers?"
Duan Jian said helplessly, "Boss Li, I'd like to, but we really can't do it right now."
Seeing Duan Jian's helpless expression, Li Shitong sighed and said, "Feng Haidong is indeed capable. His crayfish and grilled fish are really good. Even my wife went to eat there last time and told me that our family's food just doesn't taste as good as his."
Duan Jian was somewhat unconvinced: "That shouldn't be the case, right? My junior brother used to live in Sichuan and Chongqing, so the grilled fish he makes must have the most authentic taste from there."
Li Shitong said, "But we're not in Sichuan or Chongqing."
Duan Jian was stunned when he heard this.
After thinking about it carefully, he realized that Li Shitong's words made sense.
However, for Duan Jian now, it seems that it is indeed difficult for him to recreate Feng Haidong's style.
So he thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Li, I think we don't need to have the same taste as Feng Haidong. A certain difference can become our specialty. We can use this in our advertising and say that we are a more authentic Sichuan and Chongqing grilled fish."
After careful consideration, Li Shitong felt that Duan Jian's statement made perfect sense.
“That’s good. I’ll go to that advertising company tomorrow and have them revise the flyer for me. We’ll call it ‘Authentic Sichuan and Chongqing Grilled Fish, the Most Authentic Taste,’ and use that kind of advertising to compete with Feng Haidong.”
Duan Jian nodded and said, "Boss Li's idea is very good."
Li Shitong said, "Hahaha, isn't this all thanks to your idea? Duan Jian didn't realize you were so good at publicity."
Duan Jian said, "Actually, this is something I just thought of after seeing the flyers that you, Mr. Li, had the advertising company make, and also after seeing Feng Haidong's National Day promotions."
Li Shitong said, "That's good. This is how business should be done."
Li Shitong concluded by saying, "Xiao Duan, do a good job. I believe in your abilities. I will also warn my brother-in-law to stop causing you trouble and to respect you and Chi Tao more."
After listening to Li Shitong's words, Duan Jian nodded seriously and said, "Okay, Boss Li."
After telling Duan Jian to go to the kitchen to get busy, Li Shitong immediately went to find his brother-in-law, Wang Cheng.
Li Shitong explained the mission to his brother-in-law.
Finally, Li Shitong gave a final instruction: "Tomorrow, take them with you to your brother Zheng's place. I'll talk to Old Zheng beforehand. Don't say too much. Once you get there, let Duan Jian and Chi Tao make the decisions."
Wang Cheng asked, somewhat puzzled, "Brother-in-law, haven't I always been the one handling the procurement?"
Li Shitong said, "This time is different. The National Day holiday is coming soon. Our store must take advantage of the National Day holiday to make a name for ourselves. Even if we can't suppress Feng Haidong in terms of reputation, we can't let them suppress us too much. So the raw materials must keep up, understand?"
Wang Cheng wasn't stupid; he knew that National Day was indeed a crucial day.
Moreover, he knows a group of younger brothers who have already helped him find out.
These days, Feng Haidong's restaurant has started to run promotions, which has helped it gain a good reputation. Many people would rather queue up at Feng Haidong's restaurant than choose to eat grilled fish there.
Wang Cheng even considered having his underlings cause some trouble.
However, Wang Cheng knew that his group of younger brothers were very straightforward. Helping him gather information was already giving Wang Cheng face, and they would never dare to cause trouble.
Wang Cheng was puzzled by this, and later repeatedly questioned a close friend about it.
Wang Cheng learned from the other party that Feng Haidong also had people around him. It could be said that almost all the younger brothers that Wang Cheng knew were known to people on Feng Haidong's side.
Moreover, Feng Haidong also knew the people above Wang Cheng's younger brothers.
Having learned of this connection, Wang Cheng understood why his brother-in-law dared not touch Feng Haidong.
To put it bluntly, Feng Haidong knew exactly what kind of background Li Shitong had.
It's fine for everyone to compete with each other in business, but if anyone dares to use any underhanded tactics, Feng Haidong's side is clearly not afraid, and in the end, Li Shitong may be the one who suffers.
Therefore, Li Shitong warned Wang Cheng that he must listen to Duan Jian and Chi Tao when it comes to purchasing raw materials tomorrow.
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After thinking for a moment, Wang Cheng could only nod in agreement: "Brother-in-law, don't worry, I won't say a word tomorrow. I'll be their guide for the day and let them talk it out themselves."
Li Shitong nodded: "Yes, that's right. Remember, our purpose is to do business."
Wang Cheng nodded in agreement: "I understand, brother-in-law."
Li Shitong was giving instructions to his brother-in-law.
Duan Jian returned to the kitchen and talked to Chi Tao about going to the fishpond to select fish the next day.
Chi Tao was somewhat surprised after hearing this: "Li Shitong actually let the two of us make the decision on purchasing raw materials?"
Duan Jian said, "He had to let us make the decision, because if the fish wasn't good, our grilled fish wouldn't be good, and if the grilled fish wasn't good, how could we compete with Feng Haidong?"
Hearing this, Chi Tao said somewhat unconvinced, "Senior brother, what's so special about Feng Haidong's grilled fish? I learned this skill properly in Sichuan and Chongqing, but now I still can't beat him, and people even say that my fish isn't authentic. I'm really not convinced."
Duan Jian said, "So National Day is your chance to make a comeback. This time when we go to the fishpond, we must select good fish. When we come back, you must make sure the taste is authentic enough. During National Day, we will have a real 'battle' with Feng Haidong."
After hearing Duan Jian's words, Chi Tao was immediately filled with fighting spirit and said, "Okay, I want everyone to know that my cooking skills are the real deal when it comes to grilled fish."
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