Mei Wu called Wu An.
Upon learning of the situation, Wu An was somewhat surprised but also pleased, saying, "I'm at home now, you can come anytime."
"You brought a goose?"
"Okay, then let's have stewed goose in an iron pot tonight."
"Bring Xiaoxiao along to play too."
Hang up the phone.
Mei Donghai went to catch the geese himself. The two geese were very fat and were put into two snakeskin bags. Before he could call Xiaoxiao, Xiaoxiao, upon learning that they were going to Wu An's house, clamored to go along to play.
We arrived at the Wu family's house.
Wu An arrived first and cleaned out the tin stove in the warehouse. He had bought it with his New Year's money, but only used it once before putting it away.
Now that he's back in action, he's finally put his skills to good use.
Wu An pondered that this thing might be frequently brought out of the mountains in the future. He was young and ignorant before, and even if he wanted to enjoy it, he didn't have the means. But things would be different in the future.
We have the capability to arrange all the delicious food, drinks, and fun activities.
I greeted them.
Looking at the goose in the snakeskin bag, Wu An pointed to the fleshy growth on the goose's head and said, "This is the Lion Head Goose, right?"
“Yes.” Mei Wu patted the goose, almost getting bitten, but luckily dodged quickly, and said, “My dad has been raising it for four or five years.”
"We only eat one or two during the Chinese New Year."
“My dad said that since there’s some free time, he can catch some goslings and continue raising them.”
Lionhead Goose.
It has a very large head and body, making it one of the largest geese in China and even the world. It gets its name from the shape of its head, which resembles a lion's head, specifically the fleshy growth on its head.
Wu An lifted it up, and wow, it was incredibly heavy, probably weighing twenty or thirty pounds.
This one goose alone is not enough for all the people in the family to finish. We also have a lot of seafood, such as salt-baked baby lobster and spicy crab, which are good snacks to go with drinks.
Wu An was incredibly hungry: "It's been so many years since I've had this."
Mei Wu glanced at him and said, "Look how greedy you are. Didn't your family slaughter one in the winter of your senior year of high school? It's only been a year or two."
Wu An smiled.
It's not a matter of one or two years.
Including my previous life, it must have been more than ten years!
Mei Wu brought two, and they ate one that night. Wu An and his elder brother discussed it and decided that when Mei Wu left, they would return the other as a gift.
After all, this Lion Head Goose was not only raised by Grandpa Mei with great care over several years, but it also has a very high market price. A Lion Head Goose this size can sell for a thousand or so yuan.
Mei Yueqin was preparing the lion-headed goose, and Wu An originally offered to help, but Mei Yueqin asked him to stay and chat with her.
Mei Wu and Mei Wen came here because they had something to discuss.
The group entered the main room and sat down.
Wu An naturally supported the Mei brothers' partnership in opening a shop.
Mei Wen asked, "Would a fast food restaurant work? What about a small restaurant?"
Wu An said, "What can a small restaurant use to compete with those restaurants that have been around for many years and have regular customers? Is your food much tastier than theirs, unless you add extra ingredients?"
Mei Wen shook his head with a sheepish smile. He did a good job, but he wouldn't dare to boast about how much different he was from other restaurants.
“Fast food restaurants are different from those restaurants…” Wu An recounted the fast food restaurant business model he had mentioned before, this time in more detail.
"Location is very important."
Mei Wen asked, "How important is it?"
Wu An said, "Whether a fast food restaurant can succeed and make money depends on its location!"
Mei Wen fell silent.
Fast food restaurants operate on the principle of affordability and high volume with low profit margins. Of course, taste is also important, but customers who come to eat here are unlikely to be too concerned about the taste.
Wu An said, "This is a great time; our town is about to develop."
"With the expansion of the highway network and the concourses, there will definitely be no shortage of people in the future."
"With people, fast food restaurants will naturally have plenty of business."
Wu Yingwei was also there, smoking a cigarette, and asked, "A'an, how do you know this? Is it inside information?"
Wu An shrugged: "I guess so."
actually.
He knew some of the information himself, and others he obtained from his father's notes.
As Mei Wen and Mei Wu listened to Wu An's explanation, they became more and more excited, saying, "So, opening a fast food restaurant is sure to make money!"
Wu An said, "Half and half."
Having discussed the prospects, it's time to talk about the practicalities. Mei Wu has put up 100,000 yuan, which should be enough as start-up capital. As for the rent, they'll rent it for a year first. The shop doesn't need to be too big at the beginning; 70 or 80 square meters is enough. In a good location in town, the annual rent is only 20,000 to 30,000 yuan.
Then there's the renovation, equipment, etc., which will cost around 40,000 to 50,000 yuan.
In addition, labor costs must be included, and initial investment is inevitable. Working capital must also be reserved for initial operation, which will be at least 40,000 to 50,000 yuan.
After considering it all, Mei Wen said, "I can easily come up with 50,000 yuan."
"Those shares..."
Wu An said, "It's half and half, but there's one thing to make clear: Mei Wu will only receive a share of the profits and won't participate in the actual operation. Brother Wen, you're still in charge of this fast food restaurant."
Mei Wu nodded without objection. He had impulsively handed over the money in the first place. To be honest, he didn't care whether he would make money or not. As long as his older brother made money and gave him the 100,000 yuan principal, he would return the shares to his older brother without hesitation.
Ever since he went out to sea with Wu An, he really felt that being a fisherman was pretty good.
Mei Wen said, "A'an, you've helped me so much, offering advice and providing so much information. Logically speaking..."
Wu An waved his hand: "I just got to eat a meal of stewed goose in an iron pot because of this."
"Brother Wen, since we've decided to do it, let's get started as soon as possible."
"I'll look for a shop in the next couple of days. As long as it's not out at sea, I can help look around."
Looking at Wu An, who was speaking eloquently, Wu Yingwei's smile widened. Not only could he support his family, but he could also lead his family to prosperity.
This kid...
Could it really be like the rumors in the village, that A'an was enlightened by the goddess Mazu?
otherwise.
How could he suddenly become so powerful?
Wu An kept drinking water until his sister-in-law called him to eat in the yard. He quickly got up. The yard was filled with delicious aromas, and he swallowed hard as he smelled them.
In the iron pot, besides the goose, there were potatoes, onions, and various other ingredients, making a large pot.
Pour the drinks.
Mei Wen toasted Wu Yingwei, and then paid special attention to Wu An: "An, I'm grateful to you for everything, whether the fast food restaurant succeeds or not. You've helped me so wholeheartedly, you treat us like family. I won't say anything more, I'll just say thank you."
Wu An also raised his wine glass, but neither of them was willing to raise their glasses high.
next door.
Sister Duan smelled the aroma of stewed goose and her mouth watered. Luckily, she was no longer a child, or she would have cried from craving. She could hear the cheerful laughter coming from the room.
"The Wu family's life is getting better and better, they eat and drink well every night," Duan's husband couldn't help but sigh.
Sister Duan slammed down her chopsticks: "What do you mean? Are you looking down on the meager food at home?"
Her husband panicked: "I didn't mean that!"
"So what do you mean?"
"I didn't mean anything by it?"
"Fine, just give me a perfunctory answer."
"I don't."
"You still say you didn't?"
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