I'm here to work and earn money, not to pay to work!
Later, I suggested we try to collaborate with Xu's Braised Food Shop, but that suggestion was rejected again. I just have no idea what my boss is thinking. I guess I'll just have to be a silent puppet.
When the meeting ended and I checked the time, it was almost 11 o'clock...
Just then, Liu Tong suddenly remembered the phone ringing in the conference room. Could it be that his family wanted to see him? He hurriedly took out his phone and pressed the power button. As soon as he entered the operating page, several reminders popped up at the top of the screen.
Missed calls: 3
Are you busy?
'What happened?'
"Your parents said you're still at the company, working overtime until now? I'll come to your company to find you, and we can grab a late-night snack at our usual spot, it's on me!"
All three phone calls and three messages came from the same person—Liu Zhaowen.
Thinking about that incredibly frustrating meeting, Liu Tong felt he really needed some beer and barbecue to relax. As long as he controlled himself and didn't get drunk, everything would be fine.
Old Place BBQ.
The familiar shop, the familiar table, the familiar food, the familiar companions—the only difference this time was that the two didn't order braised pig's ears, and the dish had been removed from the menu. Not just that dish, but the entire braised food menu had been removed.
"Boss, you're not doing this braised food business anymore? I bet a lot of people like to drink beer with braised food, right?" Liu Zhaowen was still in a state of excitement and paid close attention to everything about the braised food. He asked the boss while he was serving the dishes.
"Hey, stop talking about it." The owner looked helpless. "Several groups of customers have complained about this braised dish. I think it tastes pretty good, but since everyone doesn't like it, I'll just stop making it. You guys like it, right? I just happened to make some braised pig ears tonight, I'll give you some for free..."
Before the owner could finish speaking, the two shook their heads and refused. The taste from last time was so unforgettable that they never wanted to eat it again.
After downing a beer, Liu Tong, as usual, began to complain about his eccentric boss. But as he spoke, he realized something was off. Where was Liu Zhaowen, who was usually just as indignant as him and would practically slam his fist on the table? Who was this person in front of him, with a smile in his eyes and a slight upturn at the corner of his mouth?!
Cough cough ————
Liu Zhaowen cleared his throat, drank half a glass of beer to moisten his throat, and then slowly began to recount how he had confronted his boss and resigned, leaving Liu Tong stunned.
"You really resigned. Are you currently unemployed or looking for a job?"
"Hehe!" Liu Zhaowen smiled mysteriously and said two words to Liu Tong: "Guess!"
......
As it turns out, it's best not to mess with a slightly tipsy human. In the end, under Liu Tong's coercion, Liu Zhaowen finally revealed the small stall he was running, and then boasted that he had earned a full two hundred and forty yuan that day!
Liu Tong was initially incredulous, then puzzled, then doubtful, then began to question his life choices, and finally entered the stage of a thorough interrogation, asking Liu Zhaowen about his business model and profit-making methods in great detail.
"So, you're essentially a middleman who made 240 yuan between Xu's braised food shop and the students?"
“Yes!” Liu Zhaowen nodded smugly: “Impressive, isn’t it? This is much more comfortable and easier than that damn job.”
Liu Tong didn't pay attention to Liu Zhaowen's boasting. Instead, he quickly got into work mode, looking at the matter from a salesman's perspective. Finally, he looked up at Liu Zhaowen and spoke slowly and firmly.
"Within a ten-kilometer radius of Xu's braised food shop, there are three universities, five high schools, four primary schools, and seven kindergartens..."
Liu Zhaowen understood Liu Tong's meaning almost instantly and quickly shook his head to refuse: "No, no, I can't manage on my own, I'm too busy! This is just the right amount of time, and the university hasn't officially started yet. There will be even more people after the start of the semester, and maybe I can earn four or five hundred yuan a day in two or three hours, that's enough!"
Just as Liu Tong was about to speak, the hospitable old barbecue restaurant owner brought over a small plate of braised pork and smiled at the two of them, saying, "Don't be shy, it's free, you can eat and drink to your heart's content!"
The two stared silently at the plate of braised pig ears, which were unappealing in color, aroma, and appearance. Finally, not wanting to offend the barbecue restaurant owner, they asked for a bag and packed the food up, planning to throw it away on their way home.
They talked about many things over the next two days, but Liu Tong focused most of his attention on what Liu Zhaowen had just said.
Why insist on setting up a stall to sell your products? As a salesperson, my greatest strength lies in promoting products to various businesses and shops!
Since promoting apple cider vinegar already requires running around, why not also talk to the owner of Xu's Braised Food Shop? Go out and do some promotions for them, just to earn some extra money? It'll also be a backup plan for me. Given his boss's attitude, Liu Tong felt his chances of passing probation were extremely slim...
Then, Liu Tong's gaze fell on the bowl of braised pig ears that had just been placed there, and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face. Since the owner of this barbecue restaurant liked braised dishes so much, surely he wouldn't refuse if he offered some delicious, tempting, and inexpensive braised dishes!
The gaze shifted again, landing on Liu Zhaowen, who was beaming as he ate grilled eggplant. There was a successful case right before them that could be used as a model for promotion; surely many people would be interested! Buy the goods, set up a stall, and easily earn ten thousand a month...
The more I think about it, the more feasible it seems. Why don't we use this barbecue restaurant owner as a sample tomorrow? If it's successful, we can talk to Mr. Xu again.
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