"No, no, it's Uncle Zhao who is a role model for our generation!"
In order to heat up the cold stove in an extremely limited time, Zhao Hao would never miss any opportunity to flatter Zhao Jin. Even the fact that he created this fan was to make Zhao Jin fall into the trap unknowingly!
"You two Zhaos, stop flattering each other." Yu Jiazhang couldn't stand it anymore, and scolded with a smile: "Young Master has set the rules, why not tell us, and we can help to discuss it."
"I just need the two elders to check it." Zhao Hao nodded happily, cleared his throat and said, "I originally planned to use this to form a partnership with Boss Fang to open a breakfast shop. But since Boss Fang has opened a big restaurant, let's just do it in one step and open a restaurant directly!"
"Opening a restaurant is great, I'll definitely have free meals from you in the future." Zhao Jin said with a smile, "Where are you going to choose a location? It's too far away, I can't go there."
"It's in Gao's blacksmith shop." Zhao Hao said, taking out a document signed with Old Man Gao and said, "The Gao family father and son will invest in the shop and own 20% of the shares. Boss Fang doesn't have to pay a penny, he is only responsible for the operation and also owns 20%. What do you think, Boss Fang?"
"Your Excellency has given me such a gift, so I am extremely grateful and satisfied." Boss Fang made a straightforward statement, then frowned slightly and said, "I am just worried that the business in Caijia Lane will not be good. If I delay your business, it will be a big sin."
"Yes, Mr. Zhao, I was joking. This area of Caijia Lane is full of military families, artisans and poor people. There are no rich people here." Zhao Jin also hurriedly persuaded Zhao Hao to give up the idea and said, "You have such a good magic weapon. You should open a restaurant directly on the Qinhuai River. It will definitely be a hit..."
Zhao Hao rolled his eyes secretly in his heart, "Do you think I don't want to? First of all, I have no money, and secondly, even if I open it, can I keep it?"
But given Mr. Zhao's pretentious temper, he would never say such words out loud.
Zhao Hao smiled calmly and said, "Good wine needs no bush. As long as you plant the phoenix tree, I will be responsible for attracting the golden phoenix."
Seeing that he was full of confidence, everyone stopped talking.
Zhao Hao directly asked Gao Wu to go home and prepare writing materials. Then he smiled at Yu Jia and said, "Please ask the old man to invite someone here."
"Young master, you are looking down on us. Can't we two old men be witnesses of this?" Yu Jiachang said with a half-truthful smile.
"Of course not." Zhao Hao smiled slightly, patted Yu Jiachang's arm and said, "Because I plan to divide 10% of my shares equally between the two of you."
"Oh, so we two old guys also have a part in it?" Yu Jiachang and Zhao Jin looked at each other. Neither of them expected Zhao Hao to do this.
"This is a business for the neighbors. It requires everyone's joint efforts, and we can't make much money..." Zhao Hao knew that this was a golden goose that laid eggs, but he still lied with his eyes open, fearing that the two would refuse.
In fact, it would be fine if Yu Jiachang declined politely, as he was benefiting from Zhao Jin. But if Zhao Jin didn't want his shares, wouldn't Zhao Hao's efforts and circumvention be a joke?
"Since we moved here, you have taken great care of my father and me. I really cannot repay you enough. Besides, I will need you more in the future. I rely on your prestige in Caijia Lane."
"Wow, haha..." Zhao Hao flattered Yu Jiazhang so much that he was totally confused. He laughed so hard that he couldn't close his mouth and said, "The old man shamelessly agreed."
"I won't accept gifts without merit." Zhao Jin waved his hand and said firmly, "Just let me eat a few meals for free. I feel uneasy about taking your shares."
Zhao Hao got anxious when he heard this, but his expression became more sincere. He clasped his hands together and said, "To be honest, I have lost my education since my family fell into poverty. My father has always wanted me to find a famous teacher again, and I have chosen you. Please accept me as your disciple. This mere half of the shares will serve as a gift for my apprenticeship."
After saying this, he bowed deeply.
At this time, it would be perfect if he knelt down. Unfortunately, Zhao Hao had been swollen recently, not only his waist was getting straighter, but his knees were also getting less and less bent.
Officials below the third rank cannot kneel down...
Fortunately, Zhao Jin was too shocked to bother with the details. He looked Zhao Hao up and down, and after a while he asked curiously, "Is it what Li Jiutian said that day?"
"Yes, he said that you are the censor. Only those who passed the imperial examinations twice can be the censor. Your father-in-law's knowledge is naturally a hundred times better than my father's." Zhao Hao was so desperate to save Zhao Shouzheng's life that he didn't care about Zhao Shouzheng's face at all.
"Since you all know, you should stay away from me." Zhao Jin looked at Zhao Hao and said, "I am a criminal official."
"I asked Gao the blacksmith, and he said that you were not afraid of the powerful and spoke out for the people, which is why you ended up like this. You were exiled for more than ten years but you still maintained your integrity. I admire you very much, so I discussed with my father that I must take you as my teacher no matter what! I will learn from you the principles of being a human being!"
Zhao Hao's face was full of admiration, and he himself was moved by what he said.
Zhao Jin had been in trouble for more than ten years, and he was hated and abandoned by everyone. At first, his colleagues and fellow students still sent him letters to help him, but as time went by and the world changed, who still remembered him as a thief?
He has suffered a lot and been looked down upon over the years. How could he have ever been valued so much?
Zhao Jin tilted his head to one side, took a deep breath, and was overwhelmed with emotions.
"Old Zhao, such a good disciple is hard to find even with a lantern." Yu Jiachang was afraid that Zhao Jin would not agree and get himself into trouble, so he urged him: "Why are you so arrogant, a thief soldier? Hurry up and agree, the young master is still bending over!"
The rest of the people also tried to persuade him, making Zhao Jin feel that if he didn't accept this student, he would have no way to stay in Caijia Lane.
"Okay, I will accept you as my student." Zhao Jin sighed, turned to look at Zhao Hao, waiting for him to kowtow to him.
"Great!" Zhao Hao had no intention of kneeling, but said with admiration: "Tomorrow I will ask my father to come to the master's house and pay homage to him!"
Let's postpone it for one day longer...and there will be fewer people watching tomorrow, so it will be easier on my face.
"Okay," Zhao Jin nodded solemnly and said, "Heaven, Earth, the Emperor, Parents, and Teachers, nothing can be neglected. Tomorrow, all the neighbors are invited to come and watch the ceremony."
"Uh..." Zhao Hao was stunned when he heard that, thinking, is it too late for me to kneel down now?
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Once Zhao Hao had agreed to become his disciple, the rest of the things became a natural progression.
Everyone moved from the breakfast stall to his home and drew up a contract under the witness of a middleman.
It was agreed that Zhao Hao would invest in the future restaurant and be responsible for providing the secret recipe, accounting for 50% of the shares; Gao Wu would invest in the store, accounting for 20%; Fang De would be responsible for operating the restaurant, also accounting for 20%; Yu Jiachang and Zhao Jin would each hold half of the shares in the name of senior advisors.
The contract is made in six copies. After all shareholders and middlemen sign and seal, each of them will hold one copy, and the contract is complete!
Zhao Hao asked Old Man Gao to order a banquet and prepare a good celebration.
"Don't be in a hurry to drink," although Zhao Jin was hesitant at first, he quickly entered the state of a shareholder at this moment and stopped the old man Gao who was about to go out.
"Everyone, what is the name of our restaurant?"
Everyone looked at the major shareholder Zhao Hao.
Zhao Hao blinked and said, "Why not call it 'Extremely Fresh'?"
"It tastes really good, what a great name!" Zhao Jin's eyes lit up, and he clapped his hands and praised, "It's concise and to the point, appealing to both the elite and the masses, and it also points out the characteristics of our restaurant. It's really spiritual, wonderful!"
Seeing that the former censor praised it highly, the common people in Caijia Lane naturally agreed that it was an excellent name.
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