The popularity of Xinweiju quickly attracted attention.
In less than two months, two restaurants with similar names appeared on the same street.
There is a restaurant called "Shan Ye Xiang" with a handwritten sign at the door that reads "Serving seasonal mountain fresh food".
The first person to feel the change was Sister Zhang.
One morning while shopping, a strange man leaned over and whispered, "Sister, I just opened a restaurant. Come work for us. We'll give you an extra dollar a month, plus bonuses."
Without even turning around, Sister Zhang replied, "I'm doing fine at Xinweiju. You guys should find someone else."
Sister Li also encountered a similar situation.
What is even more worrying is that some people began to inquire about Mr. Chen's news.
One day, the old man sent a message through someone: "Recently, a stranger has come to my house, asking questions and even trying to bribe my nephew."
Lu Qingyang realized that he had to take action.
Taking advantage of the free time in the restaurant, he said with a smile:
"Grandpa's cooking skills and our ingredients from Northeast China are something no one else can learn. Even if they venture deep into the mountains, they won't be able to find your soybean paste and mushrooms. From now on, we'll simply write 'Selected Northeast Black Soil High-Quality Soybean Paste' and 'Specially Supplied Mushrooms from Daxing'anling' on our menus so our diners know exactly what they're eating!"
When the old man heard this, he thought it was a good idea, as it showed both craftsmanship and sincerity. He stroked his beard and nodded repeatedly.
Emphasizing the uniqueness and irreplaceability of ingredients from the source, imitators will only have the form but not the soul.
After class in the evening, Lu Qingyang called all the employees together for a brief meeting.
He calmly talked about the recent situation he had encountered, and then changed the subject: "The reason why our Xinweiju can stand firm is because of the concerted efforts of everyone.
Business is booming, and we'll never treat you unfairly. In addition to your monthly salary, I'll share the bottom line with you all right now: 10% of the net profit, distributed according to your work, and everyone gets a share!
He did a rough calculation and found that according to the current trend, the money each person could make in the end was far more than what other stores could earn by adding a few more dollars to their wages.
These words were like a reassurance, making Sister Zhang, Sister Li and others look more determined.
Common interests are the strongest bond.
At Lu Qingyang's suggestion, the store began to implement the "Three Dos of Service".
Disinfection of dishes and chopsticks is done openly so that customers can see.
Add tea in time and keep the dishes hot and in good quantity.
Although it was only a small improvement, it was rare in the dining environment at the time, and it quickly won the reputation of being "clean, thoughtful, and substantial" among the neighbors.
After these steps, the imitator's offensive gradually became powerless.
After a brief fluctuation, the business of "Xinweiju" has become more solid and its reputation has become more famous because of this series of measures.
The holidays are coming soon, and Lu Qingyang takes advantage of the school holiday to take a few more days off.
Although the Suicheng factory was entrusted to a reliable person, he had not been there to look after it in person for such a long time, and he always felt a little uneasy. Some key decisions also required him to make personally.
Xiaoyuer and Shitou are now being taken care of very well by Aunt Liu and the retired teacher. They have rosy little faces and are well-behaved and sensible. Even if Shen Mo is occasionally busy and comes back late, they will not cry and make a fuss and insist on looking for their mother.
This made Lu Qingyang and Shen Mo feel much more at ease.
In the evening, while Lu Qingyang was packing his simple luggage, he said to Chen Mo who was reading under the lamp:
"I'll probably have to stay in Guangzhou for a few days this time. There's a backlog of things over there, and I need to sort them out before I can come back."
Chen Mo raised her head, a barely perceptible worry between her eyebrows: "So long? Be careful on the road."
Lu Qingyang looked at her soft profile under the light, and suddenly an idea came to his mind. He put down the clothes in his hands, walked over to her and sat down:
"Xiaomo, do you want to go with me?"
"Me?" Shen Mo was stunned for a moment, obviously not considering this possibility. "What would I do? And the children..."
"The children are taken care of by Aunt Liu and the teacher. There is no problem at all. We will be there and back quickly. It will only take eight days." Lu Qingyang's voice was filled with encouragement and a hint of excitement.
"You haven't been to the South yet, have you? Guangzhou is completely different from here. The weather is warmer, and you can see lots of new things on the streets. You can even see the Pearl River. You don't have to worry about things at the factory, so just go there to relax and meet some people. You've been too tired this semester, so it's a good opportunity for a change of scenery."
Shen Mo's heart was moved.
Growing up in Northeast China, she was indeed curious about the distant Guangzhou City, which she had only heard of in books and on the radio.
Thinking about being able to see different customs and practices with her own eyes, and being able to spend a few days alone with Lu Qingyang, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes showed anticipation.
"But is accommodation convenient?" She still had the frugality and caution inherent in people of that era.
"Don't worry, the factory is doing well, and we can afford the travel and accommodation. Besides," Lu Qingyang said jokingly, "you are the factory director's 'family member'. Isn't it your responsibility to inspect your own business?"
Shen Mo was amused by him and hit him lightly.
"That's settled!" Lu Qingyang made the final decision. "I'll buy the tickets tomorrow morning! I heard that the dim sum, roast goose, and snacks in Suicheng are incredible. I'll take you there to try them!"
Thinking of being able to embark on the journey south with him, Shen Mo's heart was filled with excitement and anticipation.
The train roared southward, and the scenery outside the window changed from the bleak yellow of the north to the green of the south.
Sun Xiangqian drove the factory car to pick them up at the construction site.
Shen Mo looked at the somewhat desolate scene outside the window, feeling somewhat puzzled, when the car stopped in front of an open space surrounded by a simple fence.
"Here." Lu Qingyang's voice carried a barely perceptible hint of excitement and nervousness.
Shen Mo jumped out of the car, looked up, and was instantly attracted by the scene in front of her.
I saw that on what was supposed to be a barren land, there were already several rows of tall and spacious brick and tile factory buildings!
The red brick walls are neatly built, the beams and roof frames have been erected, and workers are busy moving around, mixing cement, carrying building materials, and building walls.
Although still far from complete, the structure’s skeleton and scale are already clearly visible, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding undeveloped land.
"This...is this the piece of land you mentioned? It's only been a short time..." Shen Mo opened her mouth slightly in surprise, almost unable to believe her eyes.
In her memory, it seemed like it was not long ago that Lu Qingyang last came to Guangzhou City to plan this matter. At that time, he only mentioned that there was a piece of wasteland waiting to be acquired.
"Yes, that's it. It looks like everyone hasn't been slacking off at all. The progress is even faster than I thought."
Although he had known through letters and phone calls that the progress was going well, seeing it with his own eyes was completely shocking.
He took Shen Mo's hand and carefully walked around the piles of building materials and headed towards the construction site. "Look over there, the main workshop is planned, over there is the warehouse, and the foundations for offices and dormitories are reserved next to it..."
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