Because everyone was busy with their own things, the conflicts within the courtyard house decreased significantly. But fate is always something that can't be explained or understood.
Everyone thought they would never have any more contact with Qin Huairu. But Qin Huairu still reappeared in everyone's lives.
Since Qin Huairu started selling vegetables again more than half a year ago, the Jia family's life has improved slightly. Since Banggeng's life got better, he no longer works as a sanitation worker. People Banggeng's age are at an age where they care a lot about their reputation.
Compared to selling vegetables, this job is far too humiliating, and the pay is nowhere near as good as selling vegetables.
Qin Huairu used to be quite well-known in the surrounding area. Even after people learned that she was continuing her vegetable business, many still chose to have their vegetables delivered to her.
Qin Huairu has always accepted all offers of these services. Although the profits aren't as high as before, she doesn't earn less, because she can now do business openly and honestly.
Not long after, Qin Huairu acquired another ox and began hauling vegetables to and from the market every day. Qin Huairu was responsible for collecting vegetables from various locations, while Jia Zhangshi was responsible for guarding the market and selling them.
To avoid startling others, they wear a special mask regardless of whether it's hot or cold, so that others cannot see their faces.
After the business stabilized, Qin Huairu handed over the task of buying and delivering vegetables to Bang Geng, while she herself thought of other ways to make money.
There are many vegetable farmers and vendors in the market, who also supply vegetables to hotels or businesses. The profit margin there is not less than selling vegetables directly in the market. If more restaurants or businesses source their vegetables from you, the profit margin will be much larger.
Over the course of more than half a year, Qin Huairu visited many restaurants and workplaces. In the process, she came into contact with Yu Li and her group.
He's Private Kitchen has now gained considerable fame, even opening branch stores. To secure the vegetable supply rights, Qin Huairu approached the owner, and upon seeing Yu Li, she was somewhat incredulous. Qin Huairu hadn't expected that He's Private Kitchen was actually owned by the He family.
Having lived in the courtyard house for so long, Yu Li naturally knew Qin Huairu's character. Therefore, it was impossible for her to let Qin Huairu supply vegetables to her family.
If Yu Li were to let Qin Huairu supply vegetables to her family, who knows what might happen in the future? So when Yu Li saw Qin Huairu, she turned to leave, but how could Qin Huairu possibly let such an opportunity pass by?
Seeing that Yu Li didn't want to talk to her, Qin Huairu quickly ran over and grabbed Yu Li who was about to leave.
"Yu Li, I never imagined that He's Private Kitchen was actually run by your He family. I was worried about not being able to find the owner, but it turns out it was run by your family."
“We used to be neighbors. I’m sure you’ll give me that much face. Whatever price others give you, I’ll give you the same price, and I can even give you a 5% discount on top of the original price. That way, you can save a few hundred yuan a month.”
"This way, you not only make a profit, but you also help me increase sales. Let me know what kind of vegetables your store usually needs, and I'll make a list for you. I'll start delivering vegetables to you tomorrow."
Faced with the overly familiar Qin Huairu, Yu Li had no other choice but to put on a straight face and speak politely to her.
"Qin Huairu, don't flatter yourself. What kind of person are you? Do you think we, your neighbors, don't know?"
"For the first ten days or so, you might give us some good food, but later on, it's either short weight or just rotten vegetable leaves. Our hotel has long-term suppliers, so you don't need to worry about these things."
“I don’t care about that 5% profit. Everyone who comes out to do business needs to make money. No one will do business if it doesn’t make money. He can provide me with all kinds of dishes. How much he earns is his business.”
"Don't pretend you know me like that. You know exactly what our family relationship is like."
Qin Huairu's expression was quite interesting after being teased by Yu Li. However, in order to expand and strengthen her business, Qin Huairu had no choice but to continue.
With the scale of He Ji Private Kitchen, I can earn at least three or four hundred yuan a month. If I were to do some shady stuff, the profit would be even greater.
Even though she hated Yu Li to the core, Qin Huairu had no choice but to put on a brave face and continue to try to persuade Yu Li.
"Yu Li, please give me a chance! I admit I'm not a good woman, but I have no grudge against the He family. We've even lived in the same courtyard before. Doing business with others is the same as doing business with me, and besides, my prices are definitely fairer than others'."
"So many years have passed. You can't keep looking at me with prejudice. Qin Huairu didn't do anything heinous, so why do you have such a strong bias against me?"
"We're all businessmen now, and business is business. If my food isn't good, you can simply refuse it. Why say something so offensive?"
After Qin Huairu finished speaking, she looked at Yu Li with a wronged expression, as if Yu Li was deliberately targeting her.
"Qin Huairu, it's my business to choose who to do business with. The character of my business partners is related to the quality of Heji Private Kitchen, so I have to care about that. So you should leave. No matter what you say, I will not cooperate with you."
"Our two families have no enmity, but we also have no relationship whatsoever. Knowing that you are unreliable, why would I still cooperate with you? Do you think I think my business is too good?"
After speaking, Yu Li broke free from Qin Huairu's hand and turned to leave. Seeing Yu Li already gone, Qin Huairu could only let it go; after all, whether or not to cooperate was up to her.
After leaving He Ji Private Kitchen, Qin Huairu was not discouraged. She would proactively seek out any large restaurant or hotel.
Qin Huairu put a lot of effort into making money, and quite a few restaurants chose to cooperate with her. After partnering with two or three businesses, Qin Huairu set her sights on the Peninsula Hotel, which is the largest hotel besides the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.
Spanning tens of thousands of square meters, it is one of the few high-rise buildings in Beijing. The Peninsula Hotel has 18 floors in total, with the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors used as banquet halls, totaling more than 2,000 tables and over 180 private rooms. It can accommodate tens of thousands of people dining at the same time. There are more than 40 banquet halls alone.
Qin Huairu had already set her sights on the profits from the Peninsula Hotel. As the second most prestigious hotel in Beijing after the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Qin Huairu was naturally interested. Even if she didn't make much money, she had to become a supplier; with this status, she could better promote herself.
Qin Huairu went to great lengths to get a connection with the Peninsula Hotel. She spent a full week trying to meet the food and beverage manager, paying a considerable price to finally do so.
Yang Tao was in charge of everything at the hotel, and even the food and beverage manager didn't have much real power. Knowing that the manager had no authority, Qin Huairu asked the manager to make an introduction.
The catering manager was initially reluctant to do this kind of thing, but after Qin Huairu gave him a large red envelope, he agreed to her request. He figured he wouldn't lose anything by making the introduction, and he wasn't unfamiliar with this kind of thing.
After locking the red envelope in her office, the catering manager went to the fifth floor. Yang Tao had her own reasons for not choosing the top floor as her office area.
Many people prefer the top floor. Plus, the top floor has a unique design, which is a major selling point of the Peninsula Hotel. Therefore, the office area was placed on the fifth floor for easier management. If someone knocks, they are simply allowed to enter.
"Mr. Yang, another person is here promoting food and hopes to become a supplier for our Peninsula Hotel. You asked me to choose a suitable supplier a while ago, but I've been unable to make up my mind. Would you like to meet with them and hear what they have to say?"
“Bring her in! I want to see what kind of person she is. If you can guarantee the quality of the food, I’m willing to pay a little more. Our hotel’s motto is to do only the best, and we must control the raw materials and not overlook any detail.”
"Mr. Yang, I'll bring the supplier over right away."
Hearing her subordinates say this, Yang Tao nodded. Soon after, Qin Huairu was brought in by the catering department manager.
"Don't bring people like this to me again. You can take her away now."
Although he didn't know why Yang Tao said that, the catering manager knew that General Manager Yang must have a problem with the person in front of her, otherwise she wouldn't have let him leave with Qin Huairu without asking any questions.
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