Chapter 659 Golden Partner
Xinglong Restaurant.
Customers came and went in a constant stream, and every seat was occupied.
Wan Qiqi wanted to tell Chen Yongliang and Xiao Liuzi about her plans as soon as possible, but the restaurant was so busy that she had no time to talk to them.
By the time fewer guests arrived, it was already getting dark.
She took the Xinglong Restaurant's account book from the previous month and led the two of them upstairs.
"What are your plans for the future?" Wan Qiqi asked as she sat down.
Chen Yongliang and Xiao Liuzi were stumped by the question, staring at Wan Qiqi with wide, blinking eyes.
"I'll give you time to think it over. I'll look at the accounts first, and tell me when you've made up your mind!" Wan Qiqi wasn't in a hurry. Anyway, it was already this late, and there was no way she could get back to Yunhe County in time.
Chen Yongliang and Xiao Liuzi looked at each other for a long time before they began to think.
This is a difficult question for them; they have never thought about any plans for the future.
Isn't it better to find a good job, get married and have children, and then let your children get married and have children too?
For a while, the only sound in the study was the turning of pages.
"Sister-in-law, shall I speak first?" Chen Yongliang finally spoke, but he wasn't quite sure.
Wan Qiqi put down the ledger, looked up at Chen Yongliang, and gestured for him to continue.
"I want to take the imperial examination. I don't want to become an official, but at least I want to pass the provincial examination like Brother Tao! I also want to open several shops like my sister-in-law, make a lot of money, and marry the person I love!" This is what Chen Yongliang wants to do most right now.
Wan Qiqi nodded. "Have you made any plans about when to participate in the scientific expedition? Some exams can't be taken at any time!"
“This…” Chen Yongliang lowered his head and fell silent.
"As for the shop, do you want to open it yourself, or help me manage a branch of the restaurant?" Wan Qiqi asked.
"Anything is fine!" Chen Yongliang felt that he didn't know enough, and even if he were given the opportunity to open a shop, he wouldn't know what to do.
Wan Qiqi was clearly disappointed with this answer. She sighed and looked at Xiao Liuzi, "What about you?"
"I...I want to follow Sister Qi forever, I'll do whatever you do!" Xiao Liuzi thought for a moment and added, "Even after I get married and have children, I still want to follow Sister Qi!"
Wan Qiqi found it amusing and jokingly asked, "What if your wife doesn't let you come with me?"
"Then...then I..." Xiao Liuzi wanted to say that he would no longer want his wife!
But he felt that saying such things would not satisfy Wan Qiqi, but rather disappoint her.
“If she doesn’t agree, I’ll persuade her until she agrees! Sister Qi is such a good person, how could she not approve of you?” Xiao Liuzi flattered.
"Alright, I'm tired of hearing this kind of talk outside. I just want to hear you guys say something real and practical." Wan Qiqi closed the ledger and tapped the table. "Last month's revenue was good. Everyone will get an extra month's wages."
Xiao Liu's eyes lit up when he heard this, but he quickly regained his composure. "Thank you, Sister Qi!"
Chen Yongliang did not react much.
He had already earned a considerable amount of money from his sister-in-law, enough for him to live a simple life for several years.
But this is not what he wanted!
"Sister-in-law, you probably don't know you should talk about this, do you?" Chen Yongliang asked tentatively.
"Smart!" Wan Qiqi praised without reservation. "I plan to open a beverage shop under the Xinglong Restaurant name. Thirty percent of the beverage revenue will go to the restaurant, and the remaining seventy percent will go to the manager."
Chen Yongliang and Xiao Liuzi had both seen how well Wan Qiqi was making her drinks.
Even if you open it on your own, the business will definitely be great!
However, they felt it wasn't that simple.
"Sister Qi, what are the requirements for the manager?" Xiao Liu asked.
“Since it’s a branch, the person in charge is practically a half-owner, so investment is essential. Otherwise, why would I give you the formula for free?” Wan Qiqi tapped her fingers lightly on the table.
Aji's story about Kelaiju made her suddenly realize how important recipes were in ancient times.
"How much should we invest?" Chen Yongliang asked.
"Judging from the condition of the shop's repairs, the total cost will be no less than fifty taels," Wan Qiqi said earnestly.
"Fifty taels!" Xiao Liu was so shocked he couldn't close his mouth.
After a long pause, he swallowed hard. "Sister Qi, could you give me a smaller amount? I can take less, it's fine!"
"I gave you a chance, and you're still haggling?" Wan Qiqi asked, tilting her head.
Xiao Liuzi dared not speak again.
“Sister-in-law, I have fifty taels, but I can’t get away right now. There’s no one to manage the restaurant in town.” Chen Yongliang wanted to go, but he felt he didn’t have that much time.
"That's up to you guys, think it over carefully." Wan Qiqi put her feet up on a low stool, looking like she was watching a show.
Chen Yongliang glanced at Xiao Liuzi.
Xiao Liuzi also glanced at Chen Yongliang.
"I have time, but I don't have any money," Xiao Liuzi said.
Getting 70% of the profits from a beverage shop is just too tempting!
"I'll lend it to you, and you'll give me half? Whoever is free can go watch the shop?" Chen Yongliang asked tentatively, then stole a glance at Wan Qiqi.
If this plan is rejected, he can't think of a better solution right now!
After a long pause, Wan Qiqi remained silent, which meant she had tacitly agreed to the matter.
Wan Qiqi's intention from the very beginning was to have the two of them work together.
Chen Yongliang and Xiao Liuzi ran the restaurant together and the profits were considerable, which shows that they were a very good team!
By opening beverage shops, they are separated yet have to cooperate, which makes their collaboration closer.
“Sister-in-law, we’ve made up our minds!” Chen Yongliang stepped forward as the representative. “I’m willing to contribute 50 taels to participate in the beverage shop. I will manage it together with Xiao Liuzi, and I will take 40% and he will take 30%.”
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com