"Director Sun." Lu Qingyang keenly caught the concern in his eyes.
"I understand your concerns. Don't worry about policy matters. I'll find a way to resolve any issues that require communication and coordination, reporting to superiors, or completing formalities!"
He looked Director Sun in the eyes and promised firmly: "I will never make things difficult for you, and I will not let the hotel and its employees bear any policy risks.
If it fails in the end due to policy reasons, all the preliminary work will be my responsibility. You may pretend you haven't heard of this today, but please give me a chance to try, and give the hotel and its employees a chance! "
This resounding promise made Director Sun waver.
He sighed. "Alas, Comrade Xiao Lu, you have good intentions and are very courageous, but this matter... is too difficult. How about this? First, write down for me a detailed 'concept' of the ideas you just mentioned, especially how to relocate the employees and how to ensure national benefits. I'll... let me take a look."
"No problem! Director Sun! We will write it and send it to you as soon as possible!" Lu Qingyang was delighted, knowing that there was a glimmer of hope.
After returning to the military compound, Lu Qingyang and Shen Mo immediately began to write the "concept".
After it was written, it was discovered by Fang Zhongwen.
"What have you been doing these past few days? It's so mysterious. Let me see?"
Fang Zhongwen wore reading glasses and read his son's plan word by word under the bright light of the study.
He looked very seriously, frowned and thought, then nodded slightly.
After a long while, he put down the manuscript paper in his hand, took off his glasses, rubbed the bridge of his nose, and a smile of satisfaction and appreciation appeared on his face.
"Excellent! Qingyang, this 'vision' is well-written! It's clear, well-reasoned, and closely aligned with policy trends. The two points of 'replacing all employees' and 'guaranteed national revenue' are particularly well-aimed, and hold the key to resolving the current predicament faced by small state-owned stores like these!"
He stood up, paced a few steps, his eyes deep: "The higher-ups really mean this, 'Practice is the only criterion for testing truth', and the great discussion has already taken root in people's hearts.
In some places in the south, the signs of individual and contract farming have already emerged, and the results are said to be quite good.
The central government is studying how to revitalize the circulation sector and solve the problems of urban unemployment and "difficulty in making a living."
Your idea is timely!"
Fang Zhongwen patted his son's shoulder, his eyes full of support: "Qingyang, go for it! This is a good opportunity. It can not only realize your own ideas, but also explore a path for reform. Dad supports you!"
With the affirmation and support from his parents, Lu Qingyang felt relieved.
What surprised him even more was that Fang Zhongwen pondered for a moment and said, "For this matter, just having an idea is not enough. We need someone to push it forward. So, you can improve this document and I'll show it to a few old comrades. They are currently working in the business and institutional reform research departments. I'll try to get your business listed as a pilot project in the district or even the city!"
"Dad, thank you!" Lu Qingyang was very excited.
He originally wanted to rely on himself, but it would be better to have the support of his family.
With Fang Zhongwen's full support and secret promotion, things progressed faster than expected.
Just a few days later, Director Sun received a call from the District Commercial Bureau, asking him to bring Lu Qingyang and his wife to the bureau for a meeting.
At the meeting, Deputy Director Liu's attitude was obviously different and he was much more enthusiastic. He directly stated that the district leaders attached great importance to "exploring the reform of the operating responsibility system of state-owned small catering service stores" and had preliminarily selected the former Workers, Peasants and Soldiers Restaurant as a pilot unit!
Please ask Director Sun and Lu Qingyang to come up with a detailed implementation plan and draft contract as soon as possible.
Lu Qingyang and Shen Mo were ecstatic, knowing that the most crucial step had been taken!
But what comes with it is more arduous work.
The two immediately plunged into intensive preparations.
While balancing my university studies, I squeezed out all my spare time, working like a top.
The first thing they solved was the core of the hotel - the chef.
Lu Qingyang's original first choice was naturally Aunt Liu, whose cooking skills were improving day by day.
"It's... Qingyang, Xiaomo," Aunt Liu sighed, walked over and gently patted Xiao Shitou's restless little hand.
"Of course I want to help you! I can't wait to show you my cooking skills! But..."
She pointed at the two delicate little babies and said, "These two little ones really need me right now. Xiaoyuer is always making a fuss at night and can't be coaxed without me.
Little Shitou wakes up during the day and stares around. Now I'm tied to them day and night, and I really... I really can't get away to cook!
Lu Qingyang and Shen Mo looked at each other and saw the understanding in each other's eyes.
They had actually anticipated this. They had all seen how hard Aunt Liu had worked to take care of the children.
It was unrealistic to ask Aunt Liu to leave behind her two babies who couldn't live without her and go to work as a chef in a restaurant. She couldn't bear it.
"Aunt, please don't be embarrassed." Lu Qingyang spoke immediately.
"You're right. Little Stone and Little Fish need you the most right now. You can do us the greatest favor by taking good care of them! We'll figure out the kitchen matters later."
Shen Moxiao stepped forward and took Aunt Liu's arm: "Yes, Aunt, you can rest assured to take care of the two little babies at home. Qingyang and I will take care of the hotel's affairs."
"Then...what about the kitchen? Without a chef, the restaurant won't survive! We can't just rely on the chefs from the original restaurant, right? Their skills..."
Lu Qingyang had other ideas. "The hotel is not short of kitchen staff, but managers. My goal is not just to run a restaurant."
Although Aunt Liu's cooking skills are excellent, opening a restaurant still requires the skills of a master chef.
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