After having dinner at Big Cousin's food stall, the two older kids took Lu Yue to play somewhere else.
Feng Haidong and the others sat together and began to talk about his plan to open a branch store in the provincial capital.
Feng Haidong cut to the chase and asked directly, "Second sister, second brother-in-law, your home is near the commercial district of the provincial capital. Where do you think would be a suitable location for me to open a branch?"
Liu Fenxiu and her husband Yu Jun exchanged a glance, and the couple almost simultaneously confirmed that it must be the pedestrian street.
Liu Fenxiu said, "Nowadays, each district in the provincial capital is building and developing on its own. Moreover, the provincial capital is very large, so each district will have its own commercial center. However, the pedestrian street is definitely the place where the most people gather in the entire provincial capital."
Yu Jun nodded and said, "Yes, the pedestrian street is definitely the absolute center of the provincial capital. During holidays and festivals, most people will gather there. So if you really want to open a shop, Hai Dong, that's definitely the most suitable place."
At this point, Yu Jun paused for a moment and said, "However, the rent in Haidong, near the pedestrian street, is not cheap."
Liu Fenxiu said, "Moreover, it's not easy to rent a shop on the pedestrian street."
Feng Haidong smiled and said, "Good locations are definitely not easy to rent, but actually I don't really need a very good location, or even a location on a pedestrian street."
Liu Fenzhen said, "Yes, actually, if it's a restaurant, it doesn't have to be located on a pedestrian street. It can be located in a nearby neighborhood. As long as the food is good, people will definitely go out of their way to eat there."
Yu Jun said, "If that's the case, then there are quite a few places to choose from around the pedestrian street."
Feng Haidong said, "Then I'll go over there for a visit in the next couple of days."
Liu Fenlin suddenly said, "By the way, it seems that the pedestrian street area is also going to be renovated. Several high-rise buildings are going to be built near the pedestrian street."
Yu Jun said, "Yes, this matter has been confirmed, and construction is expected to begin next year."
Feng Haidong said, "That's great! My sister and I can find a place nearby to open a shop, where we can make grilled fish and stir-fries. When the pedestrian street construction starts, we can also sell boxed lunches to the construction workers who come to work."
These words made the whole family's eyes light up.
Ma Bangcheng said, "Haidong's idea is great. It's also a good opportunity to promote your grilled fish. Once the pedestrian street is built, it will attract more people, and your shop will become famous."
Feng Haidong said with a smile, "Brother-in-law, that's not just my shop, it's also your and my sister's shop."
Liu Fenzhen said, "Haidong, your shop is your shop. Your brother-in-law and I were just helping you out. Besides, we'll be retiring in a few years. Why would we need our own shop?"
Feng Haidong said, "Sister, you're wrong. We agreed that we're cooperating. I can't come here often because I have to take care of my family. So, once the branch in the provincial capital is on track, you and your husband will definitely need to take good care of it."
Liu Fenzhen said, "Haidong, don't worry, we'll do as you said. When the restaurant opens, we'll serve both grilled fish and stir-fried dishes. That way, our local food stalls will essentially be moved into your restaurant."
Ma Bangcheng had no objections this time: "Yes, this is good, and we shouldn't have to stay up all night like we do when we run a food stall."
Feng Haidong smiled and said, "Okay, let's do it that way. I'll go over there in the next few days to take a look around and find a suitable place. Then I'll go back and prepare the money, and then I'll come over."
Upon hearing Feng Haidong's words, the three older cousins almost simultaneously expressed their opinions.
If money is needed, my three older cousins can all contribute some.
At this moment, all three cousins' husbands remained silent, none of them daring to utter a single word of "no".
Feng Haidong understood that his three cousins would fully support him in opening a branch in the provincial capital, but he did not want them to use their family savings to help him.
So Feng Haidong smiled and said, "Don't rush, sisters. Let's take it one step at a time. I'll go over there to find a place first. Once I find a suitable place, I'll go back and raise the money. If I don't have enough funds, I'll ask my three cousins for help then."
Liu Fenzhen replied, "That won't do. Since we're partners, Haidong, you can't pay for everything yourself."
Ma Bangcheng agreed with his wife: "Yes, you can't pay for Haidong's expenses all by yourself."
Feng Haidong said with a smile, "Don't rush, sister and brother-in-law. We need to find a good location first. We can talk about other things after we've chosen the place."
Feng Chungu finally spoke up: "Haidong is right. Right now, you're all still just thinking about it. You need to go to the pedestrian street and take a look around the area. Once you've decided on a location, then we can discuss the follow-up matters. You can't rush things in business."
Feng Haidong continued, "In addition, there are food supply channels. I need to go back and discuss them with others and arrange for delivery to the provincial capital. Of course, once our own breeding in the countryside starts next year, the supply will be more convenient."
Upon hearing this, Liu Guifang suddenly asked, "Fourth brother, you had Fang Jianxing and Feng Baoan prepare to start a breeding business before. Did you already plan to come to the provincial capital?"
Feng Haidong looked at his mother and smiled and nodded: "Mom, you guessed right, I had planned to come to the provincial capital before."
After a pause, Feng Haidong looked at his second cousin-in-law: "Otherwise, I wouldn't have asked my brother-in-law to come and register the company in the provincial capital."
Yu Jun was somewhat surprised upon hearing this: "So that's how it is. I was wondering why Hai Dong would let his brother-in-law come all the way to the provincial capital to register an advertising company. It seems you had planned this all along, and your goal was to come directly to the provincial capital."
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