Upon hearing his father-in-law's question and meeting his gaze directly, Feng Haidong immediately understood his father-in-law's true purpose.
My father-in-law and mother-in-law came over tonight, partly to congratulate my grandson on having his essay published in the newspaper.
But more importantly, we need to examine Feng Haidong's business to see if he has truly succeeded and if he has a plan for its future development.
The most important question is whether it's worthwhile for Feng Haidong to rent a storefront to expand his business?
Before retiring, Lu Chengzong was a leader in the Materials Bureau and had also participated in many commercial activities when he was young.
So the old man really wanted to hear his son-in-law's specific plans in person.
Feng Haidong didn't hold back; he directly analyzed the current situation of his nightly spicy crayfish business for his father-in-law.
"Dad, although I've only been working here for a little over half a month, you and Mom can see that my business is really good. Everyone has started to recognize the taste of my spicy crayfish. The first batch of customers has already left, and there will be a second batch coming to eat later."
Therefore, I believe that the taste of my spicy crayfish has been recognized, and it's time to expand the business.
Lu Chengzong nodded after listening, and then asked, "According to you, you think the taste has been recognized now. Have you ever thought about whether most people will still come to this place to find you after the taste has been recognized?"
"And if you move to a different location, won't the customers who specifically come here every night stop going to your new place?"
Feng Haidong was not surprised at all by his father-in-law's question; he had expected it.
So Feng Haidong said unhurriedly, "Dad, I have thought about this. That's why I wanted to move to a new place and expand the business as soon as people started to appreciate the taste. This way, more people can go to the new place before the reputation is fully established."
Lu Chengzong listened and felt that his son-in-law's words made sense.
Feng Haidong continued, "Dad, you should know that the time when crayfish are really on the market in large quantities has not yet arrived. It will be in July and August in the summer when crayfish will be on the market in large quantities. At that time, my small cart will not be able to do much business."
Therefore, I need to find a suitable storefront and open a relatively large store before the crayfish season in summer so that I can quickly expand my business when crayfish are plentiful.
The father-in-law probably understood Feng Haidong's meaning, and through Feng Haidong's explanation, the father-in-law also approved of his plan.
However, Lu Chengzong continued to raise questions: "There's another point. If you expand your business, you'll need to hire people to help you, so you'll also need to think about personnel management."
Feng Haidong said, "Dad, I've thought about this too, and I've figured out the general staffing."
Then Feng Haidong roughly explained his proposed personnel configuration to his father-in-law.
After hearing about his son-in-law's preparations for opening the store, Lu Chengzong was certain that his son-in-law had indeed done a lot of homework well in advance.
Lu Chengzong asked the last question: "Haidong, there is another very important issue for you opening a shop, which is that crayfish are seasonal. You can only eat them until September at most. After October, even if you can still catch them, there is not much meat left to eat."
Have you ever thought about how your restaurant will continue to operate after the crayfish season is over?
When Feng Haidong heard his father-in-law ask this question, he immediately laughed, clearly indicating that he had already thought about this issue.
Seeing Feng Haidong's smiling face, his family members understood that he must be confident again.
However, my father-in-law and mother-in-law couldn't help but be a little curious.
How will Feng Haidong continue to run his shop after the crayfish market boycott?
Seeing that her husband was just smiling and not saying anything, Lu Wanling couldn't help but urge him, "Why don't you say something? Mom and Dad are waiting to hear your answer."
Feng Haidong said in a low voice, "Mom and Dad, I've actually done some research during my recent trips back to our hometown. My idea is that after the crayfish season ends, we can start making crabs instead."
"Making crabs?"
This answer surprised the whole family.
However, after a moment of surprise, Lu Chengzong thought about it seriously and nodded: "This is a good idea. After the crayfish season ends, it is indeed the season for eating crabs."
Feng Haidong said with a smile, "Dad is right. When I went back to town before, I specifically asked around. It turned out that the aquatic product farm in town was engaged in crab farming. So when the crayfish season ended, I contacted the aquatic product farm and we continued to produce crabs."
After listening to Feng Haidong's plan, Lu Chengzong nodded and said, "Haidong, it seems you have indeed planned everything out. I can rest assured now."
Feng Haidong quickly said to his father-in-law, "Dad, these are just preliminary ideas. Whether they can be done well or not, we may need to try them one step at a time. We may need your help to guide us. Dad, you have experience in business, so I will need to learn from you more in the future."
After listening, Lu Chengzong laughed and said, "Hahaha, Wanling said when she came home that Haidong, you've changed. You've become more and more eloquent and know how to flatter. Fanfan's grandma and I didn't quite believe it, but after hearing what you said today, I believe it."
Feng Haidong was taken aback at first, then looked at his wife and mother-in-law, and even saw his son covering his mouth and chuckling.
He couldn't help but blush, but then he smiled and said, "Mom and Dad, times have changed. Besides, it's only right that I flatter my father-in-law."
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