Since she couldn't explain this to the customers, Song Liyun could only say, "That's the rule at Tianxiang Tower. If you're in a hurry, you can take it with you."
"Sister Xiao Cui, the young master will call for help later, so let's take it with us!" At this moment, the green-skirted girl's companion came over.
It was a servant boy in a blue robe, looking anxiously outside. Clearly, the two of them had sneaked out behind their master's back.
"Alright! You guys pack it up, we'll take it to go!" The maid in the green dress urged impatiently, smelling the aroma of grilled skewers coming from upstairs.
Song Liyun smiled and said, "Miss, go to the shopkeeper and order the dishes. They can be taken away as soon as they are cooked, and you can also take a jar of fruit wine."
Tianxianglou's fruit wine has only a light alcoholic taste and a fruity aroma, making it perfect for women.
"Ugh! Why didn't you tell me about this good thing sooner? You're so clueless," the girl in the green dress grumbled.
Watching the woman dash towards the counter, Manager Wan sighed, "That's a good idea; it doesn't even take up a table."
Tianxianglou now uses willow twigs for its grilled skewers, which are packaged in cardboard boxes for takeout.
Song Liyun led Manager Wan upstairs, saying, "If you want to take the skewers away, you need to remember your name and address. Not everyone will be willing to do that."
"Why do we need to register your name?" Manager Wan asked in surprise. Registering your name when buying things is going too far.
"A member! You can get discounts on food every time you come here." Song Liyun smiled, her eyes crinkling.
When the decision was made to offer takeout, both Lin Tao and Zhou Xiang were against it. They were worried that something might go wrong again with the kebabs after the initial opening, given the incident of someone being scammed and poisoned when the business opened.
Although no one else came to cause trouble during this time, aside from minor issues like the drinks being too weak and needing strong liquor or the chili peppers being too spicy and needing ice water, it was better to avoid trouble than to let one's guard down.
If they can't offer takeout, they can't promote their cardboard box products, losing a source of income.
Song Liyun then thought of getting real-name authentication and applying for a membership card.
Of course, customers cannot bring their household registration book to buy barbecue skewers. They only need to register their name and address on the registration form, and then the two people can vouch for each other.
If someone doesn't want to leave their name, they can't take the package with them. If someone wants to tamper with it, they'll feel even more guilty!
The vast majority of people were still tempted by the 10% discount and readily agreed.
Lin Tao and Zhou Xiang were extremely impressed: "Miss Song, this is even stricter than our roll call in the camp."
Song Liyun also told them to write down the members' birthdays if they had the means, so she could give them a gift on the occasion.
Sometimes people aren't after a few coins, but rather something special.
Upon hearing about the membership card system, Manager Wan's smile faded, and he fell into deep thought: Should Wan's newly opened handbag shop also do something like this?
Hmph, I'll ask Song girl for advice later... But forget it, it's better to bring her in. I should always pay more attention to my own shop.
Sitting in the specially reserved private room, Song Liyun personally poured tea for Manager Wan and said, "It's hot, so we won't serve Uncle Wan any roast meat. We have other fresh dishes in the restaurant now, so Uncle Wan can try them."
Manager Wan wasn't there for the food. He laughed and said, "Alright, the food at Tianxiang Restaurant is excellent. I've heard so much about it in the city. I'm busy right now, so I'll just grab something to eat."
Song Liyun went to the front desk and ordered the kitchen to send over crystal eggplant, roasted potato slices, and several of Aunt Zhou's signature dishes.
When they returned to the private room, they saw Manager Wan writing at his desk. When he saw Song Liyun come in, he didn't look up and continued writing, saying, "Miss Song, our Wan family has opened a handbag shop in the prefectural city. We'll give you a 10% share."
Song Liyun didn't understand for a moment: "What do you mean by 10% share? Uncle Wan has opened another shop?"
"Take a look, and add any further requirements you may have." The steward, Wan, had written a contract that had already been drawn up, but now a line of text had been added to it.
Song Liyun took it and saw that it was the profit-sharing arrangement for the handbag she had designed last time, with the manager's seal. Now, a new row of content had been added, which was that Song Liyun would also receive a share of the profits from the newly opened bag shop, for a total of 40%.
"This... Uncle Wan, why do you also give 10% to the luggage shop?"
Having been in business with Manager Wan for so long, all I've done is smuggling.
The purchase of cardboard boxes was done with cash, without even using bank drafts, and the two sides had never drawn up a contract before; this was the first time they had gone through formal procedures.
Manager Wan said sincerely, "Yun girl! Uncle Wan really thinks you are a talented person."
"Come on, if you have no complaints, just write something down and sign the contract."
Song Liyun had no objection to the contract. It only stated that she would provide the bag and luggage blueprints and assist the bag and luggage shop in its promotion and sales, and would receive 40% of the profits each month. For Song Liyun, this was free money, so she was naturally happy to accept it.
He took out his seal from the small pouch at his waist, dipped it in tea, waited for the red clay on it to dissolve, and then signed his name on the contract.
Seeing Song Liyun's straightforwardness, Steward Wan sighed again: "Alas! Miss Song, why aren't you a man!"
Song Liyun put away her small seal and chuckled, "Uncle Wan, whether I'm a man or a woman doesn't affect your business and making money, does it?"
“It seems…you have a point!” Manager Wan laughed heartily.
Just then, Aunt Zhou personally brought over the dishes: "Girl, the stewed sour fish and steamed pork ribs soup were pretty good today, so I changed your dishes."
Song Liyun nodded: "Thank you for your thoughtfulness, sister-in-law!"
Wan Da's manager is also fifty years old. He still prefers local thick soups and stews, and only eats grilled skewers out of curiosity.
The two began eating, and Manager Wan immediately brought up the opening of the handbag shop.
"The shop hasn't been finalized yet. It will take at least two or three months to set everything up. Also, the handbags need fine sheepskin. Miss Song, could you buy some more?"
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