Chapter 544 The Manager of Zuijianglou
Accompanied by the waiter's voice, a middle-aged man dressed in rather luxurious clothes appeared at the entrance of the restaurant.
Wan Qiqi squinted at the person at the door.
The people at the door seemed to have noticed the person standing there and did not continue to push their way in.
Zhu Youcai squinted at the person at the door, his gaze falling on the beads turning in the other person's right hand. His expression changed, and he said to Zhu Chengye, "Cousin, it's Manager Lü from Zuijianglou."
Zhu Chengye paused for a moment, then strode out.
He didn't expect that the restaurant would attract people from Zuijianglou before it even opened.
If Wan Qiqi's approach is followed, then competition with Zuijianglou will be inevitable in the future.
Even so, Zhu Chengye still stood on the side of his own people.
"Manager Lü, I've heard so much about you. What brings you to Xinglong Restaurant?" Zhu Chengye greeted him with a smile, gesturing to the waiter not to stop him any longer.
Manager Lü of Zuijianglou withdrew his gaze from Wan Qiqi, a wicked smile curving his lips. He walked in with his head held high and chest puffed out, looking arrogant.
"Your restaurant staff are allowed to visit our establishment, but I'm not allowed to come and have a look at your place?"
He speaks in a sarcastic and unpleasant way, which makes people feel very uncomfortable.
Even someone as slow-witted as Zhu Youcai could easily tell that Manager Lü had come to cause trouble.
Zhu Chengye squinted at Manager Lü's retreating figure, a hint of sharpness flashing in his gentle eyes, which vanished in an instant before he returned to his usual amiable demeanor.
"Manager Lü, you're too kind! It's just that the restaurant hasn't officially opened yet, and the staff are constantly coming and going. If they happen to bump into you, Manager Lü, that would be terrible!"
Zhu Chengye followed, quickly surpassing Manager Lü's pace and stopping beside Wan Qiqi.
Manager Lü walked up to Wan Qiqi, stopped, sneered, and said, "I've long heard that Xinglong Restaurant has a female owner; today I finally get to see her in person!"
Unlike Zhu Chengye's gentle, ingratiating smile, Wan Qiqi also gave a cold laugh, her eyes slightly curving upwards, and said, "Manager Lü's memory might be a little bad; this is the second time we've met."
The two had actually met a few days earlier at Zuijianglou, but neither knew the other's identity.
Manager Lü couldn't help but frown, seemingly quite dissatisfied with Wan Qiqi's answer. He then relaxed his brows, maintaining a smile, and said, "Yes, this is the second time we've met. I wonder if Manager Wan enjoyed her meal at Zuijianglou?"
"It's alright, but the staff at Zuijianglou seem to have poor eyesight. Manager Lü needs to be more discerning in judging people, lest he be tricked by his own staff!" Wan Qiqi smiled and tilted her head, completely unaffected by Manager Lü's imposing manner.
The men who were handling the pottery nearby felt a chill run down their spines when they saw this scene; it seemed the two were about to fight.
However, in reality, neither of them got angry or started a fight in the end; they even laughed, seemingly reconciling, yet it didn't quite look like a reconciliation.
"When Xinglong Restaurant opens, Zuijianglou will definitely send a generous gift to celebrate." Manager Lü rubbed the beads in his hand, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, but there was no real smile.
Although Xinglong Restaurant was originally located in Hefeng Town, it was already quite well-known in Yunhe County, especially after its competition with guests from all directions, which attracted a lot of attention.
Manager Lü had heard about the snacks and drinks offered by Xinglong Restaurant in Hefeng Town and knew what made them special.
He came here to find out about Xinglong Restaurant and see how they handled dim sum.
Of course, Manager Lü was very confident in the food at his restaurant.
Many new restaurants have sprung up in Yunhe County, but none have been able to surpass Zuijianglou.
As for Xinglong Restaurant, it's just a place to eat, and he doesn't think that the snacks they make can surpass his own.
Manager Lü didn't realize that his arrival actually meant he was wary of Xinglong Restaurant; otherwise, why would he come here to investigate?
Wan Qiqi saw this clearly and said with a smile, "The eighth day is an auspicious day, let's set it for that day."
Manager Lü did not expect Wan Qiqi to answer so directly.
In his view, anyone with a modicum of sense should be wary of him when he comes to the restaurant and should speak very cautiously.
The person in front of me acted very naturally, seemingly unafraid to reveal their secrets.
This person even seemed to have a blind confidence, as if as long as she was there, Xinglong Restaurant could gain a foothold in Yunhe County.
Manager Lü found the woman somewhat ridiculous, but he still responded to Wan Qiqi's words, saying, "Alright, then Zuijianglou will definitely send a gift."
Then he asked, "Manager Zhu, would you like to cooperate with Zuijianglou? Zuijianglou can provide dim sum at a price lower than the market price when you open, and you can sell it at a higher price to increase the restaurant's revenue and attract customers."
Wan Qiqi lowered her head and couldn't help but roll her eyes.
Does this person think they're fools?
Sell other people's snacks in your own restaurant to increase his revenue.
After thinking about it for a while, Wan Qiqi realized that the matter was not so simple.
Anyone who heard this would disagree; it's clearly a trap for themselves.
If you answer that your restaurant serves snacks, you're essentially letting them know that they'll be using snacks to attract customers, which might conflict with Zuijianglou.
If we agree to Zuijianglou's request, it will be promoting Zuijianglou and increasing its revenue.
No matter how you calculate it, Zuijianglou won't lose money.
"How can the finest things from Zuijianglou be wasted in a small restaurant like ours?" Wan Qiqi smiled and said, "Manager Lü, I think if you want to cooperate, Chun Changzai is the best choice. Their business is good, and cooperating with you would be a powerful alliance. If you add Ke Lai'an to the mix, they will definitely be unmatched in Yunhe County!"
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