Chapter 127 Tasting the Dishes
"Moreover, our restaurant staff must provide excellent service. No matter who comes to eat, they must be treated like royalty."
Jiang Yan nodded: "If everyone enjoys the food, they will come again in the future."
Liu He listened from the side. She didn't understand any of these things, so she naturally listened to Jiang Yan and Jiang Mi.
Jiang Mi then said to Liu He, "Sister-in-law, we'll have to rely on you to collect the money. There might be too many people for you to handle by yourself. Second sister-in-law and third sister-in-law can come and help out. If our whole family works together, we'll definitely be able to do a good job."
Liu He became even more nervous upon hearing this: "What if I miscalculate the accounts? I've been working with my father for many years, and all these years I've been working in the fields with my mother. I've never encountered anything like this before."
Jiang Mi smiled and put her arm around her shoulder: "Sister-in-law, don't worry. This is our own shop. Even if we make a mistake, it's okay. You'll get used to it. You are the owner of the restaurant, so just treat it as if you're entertaining your neighbors in your own home."
Liu He nodded. That was the only way she could think of it. She would treat the place as her own home, and since everyone who came was a relative or friend, she would treat them well.
"So, when should we open?" Jiang Yan asked impatiently. Owning his own restaurant was something he had only ever dreamed of before.
"Let's do it at the end of next month, there are still two weeks left. We'll use these two weeks to promote it properly. When the market opens, we'll set up stalls in various places to sell some simple snacks, and then lower the prices a bit. We'll also introduce our restaurant to customers who come to buy. The prices will be much cheaper on opening day, and maybe a lot of people will be interested."
Jiang Yan nodded, his eyes sparkling: "Little sister, you're so smart. This idea is really good. I'm tempted to try it myself."
Jiang Mi had many more ideas: "I think we can use other methods to retain customers in the future. The more money they spend, the more discounts they can get when they dine at our restaurant. This will make them more willing to eat at our restaurant. Or we can give out some free food during holidays. Those who like to take advantage of small things will definitely be tempted."
Jiang Yan listened and nodded, "So running a restaurant isn't just about making good food, there are so many ways to run it. It's a good thing I have you, Honey, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to think of any of these ideas."
Jiang Mi actually learned the method from the system, which was called a marketing technique. She didn't understand what those terms meant, but she did know that this method would make her restaurant more profitable.
"Once the renovation is complete, let's close the door for now and maintain a bit of mystery. Everyone will definitely be curious about what's inside."
Jiang Yan nodded: "It will be finished in the next two days."
Jiang Mi then said to the workers who were still working, "Everyone has worked hard. After we finish, I will treat everyone to a good meal, and then I will pay everyone their wages in full."
The workers had already received many benefits from the Jiang family, and they were all honest people. Hearing this, they felt embarrassed: "We are paid, and what we are doing is what we should do. The boss is too kind. When we have money in the future, we will come here to eat and support the boss."
Jiang Mi also thanked them, saying, "If you come, I'll definitely give you a better price."
Actually, Jiang Mi was a little nervous, after all, it was her first time opening a restaurant.
She strolled around the town looking at other restaurants. Shushan County was so poor that there were hardly any proper restaurants. Looking at them, her family's restaurant was actually the best.
She walked to the busiest restaurant and decided to go in and try the food, to see how the prices were. Knowing your enemy and yourself is the key to victory.
"Please come in, sir."
The waiter wasn't particularly enthusiastic, but he greeted her very familiarly.
Jiang Mi looked at the dishes and asked, "What are your signature dishes? Give me one of each."
The waiter paused for a moment, then asked, "Miss, are you eating alone? This is quite a lot; I'm afraid you won't be able to finish it."
Jiang Mi smiled and said, "It's okay. I have friends coming over later. If I can't finish it, I'll take it home and eat it."
"Alright, please wait a moment." Although the waiter found it strange, he didn't refuse. After all, who would refuse money?
She looked around the restaurant. There were only a few tables of people sitting inside, who had finished eating and left. The restaurant only had two floors, and the upstairs should be private rooms, but she didn't know what the situation inside was like.
Just then, someone else came in, and when she looked up, she realized it was someone she knew.
Huo Ran was also surprised to run into Jiang Mi here: "What are you doing eating here?"
Jiang Mi deflected the question, saying, "Didn't you come too?"
Huo Ran smiled upon hearing this, walked to the table, and asked, "Is anyone else here?"
"No, please sit down." Jiang Mi shook her head. At this moment, the waiter heard the sound and came out, thinking that Huo Ran was the friend Jiang Mi was waiting for. "Please have some water, sir. The food will be served shortly."
After the waiter left, Jiang Mi said to Huo Ran, "I came here today to try the dishes. Since you're here, let's try them together."
Huo Ran, upon hearing about her plans to open a restaurant, asked, "Is there anything I can help you with when you open your restaurant?"
Jiang Mi tilted her head and thought for a moment: "Why don't you come and support me? I'm quite worried that no one will come. After all, it just opened, and people might be hesitant to come in and try it."
"Alright, I'll definitely bring more people to support you," Huo Ran said. "The sweet potatoes you planted have really helped me a lot. They're delicious and filling, and the Emperor knows about them. There will definitely be a reward coming down. Just wait and see."
Jiang Mi was stunned. She asked incredulously, "Really? The Emperor... the Emperor wants to reward me?"
She never even dared to dream that she would not only make a fortune by planting sweet potatoes, but also receive a reward from the Emperor? Even a pie falling from the sky doesn't fall like that!
Huo Ran smiled gently and said, "Yes, His Majesty has also tasted the sweet potatoes you grew. They are fragrant and sweet. Now the concubines in the palace are all fighting over them. This stuff can fill your stomach, satisfy your cravings, and can be mass-produced. It is really a good thing. His Majesty hopes that you can produce more and also hopes that other common people can follow your lead and grow them."
Back when Jiang Mi first decided to plant sweet potatoes, apart from her family's unconditional support, everyone else was skeptical. She was even ridiculed and driven away by the villagers of Qingyun Village. But unexpectedly…
Those people must be regretting it to death.
“Alright, we’ll definitely plant more sweet potatoes, but I also want to plant some other things; maybe the Emperor will like them too.”
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