There is a wide variety of delicious food today, some of which they have never seen before. Whether it is meat or vegetarian dishes, they all have unique flavors.
These bigwigs have been to all sorts of restaurants, but the delicious food on the table today has truly broadened their horizons.
After eating for a while, they brought up the topic of alcohol. In order to let them drink their fill, Zhao Xian specially brought out a jar of baijiu (Chinese liquor) for them to taste.
Soon, after a few rounds of drinks, the group became a little tipsy and started talking more.
There was a businessman surnamed Lu who was different from others. He rarely drank alcohol from the beginning, but instead focused on savoring the food on the table, tasting the dishes again and again.
The meal was very enjoyable, but Zhao Xian didn't let them drink too much because they had to rush back to Qing'an Prefecture in the afternoon.
After the meal, Zhao Xian led them to the wine storage warehouse, where wine jars filled with baijiu were neatly arranged.
Because the production of baijiu requires a cycle and goes through multiple procedures, although the workers are working overtime during this period, the amount of baijiu that can be sold is not much. In total, it is only about 500 jin (250 kg), and each person can only get 100 jin (50 kg) of baijiu.
Merchants know that when baijiu is first launched on the market, there is a period of acceptance. In the early stages of sales, tight supply is not necessarily a bad thing. On the contrary, it highlights the scarcity of baijiu, which is actually beneficial to its sales.
However, these people had come all the way from Qing'an Prefecture, which took a lot of effort and time, and they all hoped to bring back more goods. However, they only had three jars of liquor out of a hundred catties, which was indeed a bit too little.
After drinking some wine during the meal, the merchants started arguing, each wanting to take more back with them. After arguing for a while, they were all red-faced and arguing.
In this situation, Zhao Xian was also in a bit of a dilemma. It was all his fault. He should have told them to come and pick up the wine in half a month, and then these problems wouldn't have happened.
"Stop arguing. Everyone here is a prominent figure in Qing'an Prefecture. How can you come here to Young Master Zhao and keep arguing like this? Do you have any shame?"
"Alright then, you can have my share of wine. Don't worry about who gets more or less; just divide it equally. No need to trouble Young Master Zhao."
The speaker was named Lu Wei. He rarely drank alcohol during lunch, focusing instead on eating his food. He had been brewing a plan, waiting for the right opportunity to discuss it with Zhao Xian.
Lu Wei's words immediately silenced the other four merchants. They also felt that arguing like this was pointless. Since Manager Lu wasn't going back today, they could take more wine back with them, which was quite good.
The problem was quickly resolved, and each shopkeeper received four jars of wine, much to their delight.
Zhao Xian arranged the time for their next liquor purchase, staggering the times to ensure they could get enough liquor each time they came.
After the four shopkeepers received the liquor, they left, but Shopkeeper Lu stayed behind, preparing to leave the next day.
Zhao Xian told Manager Lu that more than 200 jin of wine would be produced tomorrow, most of which could be taken back.
Manager Lu was overjoyed. It seemed that his decision was wise. By staying one more night, he could bring back more liquor, making him much luckier than the other managers.
He picked up a teacup and began to drink tea, then looked at Zhao Xian sitting next to him and began to discuss matters with him.
"Thank you so much, Mr. Zhao, for your hospitality. The lunch was so sumptuous, and the dishes were so unique. I have never tasted such delicious food before."
There are some things I don't understand, and I'd like to ask Young Master Zhao in person.
"Manager Lu, please don't be so polite. Just let me know if you need anything," Zhao Xian said.
"All the food on the table today, whether meat or vegetables, has a unique flavor. To be honest, I have never eaten such delicious food before."
Having spent many years navigating the business world and traveling far and wide, I've tasted all sorts of delicious food. But after experiencing Mr. Zhao's meal today, I realize how superficial I've been.
But one thing I'm certain of is that, not only in Qing'an Prefecture, but in the entire Huizhou Province, no other restaurant can produce such unique and delicious food.
"Manager Lu, you flatter me. These are just some simple home-cooked dishes, nothing special for a formal meal," Zhao Xian said with a smile.
"Young Master Zhao, there's no need to be modest. I'm telling the truth. Since we're talking about food, I won't hold back anymore."
In Qing'an Prefecture, I not only run a liquor business, but also a restaurant. Qing'an Prefecture is not a large place, but it is definitely not small. The catering industry is highly competitive, and my restaurant has no special features, so business has always been lukewarm.
Fortunately, my main business is not restaurants, but wine business. After tasting the food at Mr. Zhao's house today, I have some ideas.
The dishes on the table today, whether meat or vegetarian, are all very distinctive. If these unique delicacies were served in a restaurant, the business would surely be booming. I wonder what Young Master Zhao thinks of this.”
Zhao Xian never imagined he would be running a hotel. The dishes he cooked at home all used seasonings purchased from the system, creating unique and delicious food. Restaurants don't have these seasonings, so of course they can't make unique dishes.
If restaurants offer these dishes, there should be a market for them.
Since transmigrating here, I've been busy. Entering the catering industry isn't something I'm considering right now, but since Manager Lu brought it up today, it's something I can think about.
Since it is a partnership with Manager Lu, I don't need to participate in the operation and management of the restaurant. As long as I control the supply of seasonings, I can control the restaurant.
Zhao Xian gradually became interested and continued listening to Manager Lu continue:
“My restaurant is quite large and has a certain reputation in Qing’an Prefecture. If Young Master Zhao is willing, we can cooperate. In this way, we will have both Qinghe wine and specialty dishes. It will be difficult not to make money then.”
As for profit distribution, let's split it 50/50. What does Young Master Zhao think?
It seems that Manager Lu sincerely wants to cooperate with me in business, and the 50/50 profit split leaves me speechless.
Because Manager Lu has extensive experience in restaurant management and possesses the crucial advantage of his condiments, he essentially controls the lifeline of the restaurant.
More importantly, by partnering with Manager Lu, they found a good sales channel for their own liquor, and at the same time, their pickled vegetables and preserved eggs could also find a market in Qing'an Prefecture.
Because Manager Lu was unaware of the secret of the seasonings he had used, he thought he had mastered some mysterious cooking recipe and wanted to use the seasonings to the fullest extent.
But as for how to cooperate with Manager Lu and how to keep his secrets, he still needs to think it over carefully.
He couldn't directly provide these seasonings to Manager Lu; he had to keep this a secret. Manager Lu, however, was convinced that he possessed the secret recipe, and he also wanted his competitors to know that he had an important secret recipe.
However, on the other hand, using these modern seasonings to cook dishes is their own secret recipe.
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