Chapter 622: Chapter 606: Just Waiting to Open!
Completely unaware that this group of rich second-generation kids wanted to invest heavily in advertising for the new shop, Huang Tao at this moment drove his BYD electric car to the West City Old Street.
It was already nearing ten o’clock.
A lot of locals had already gathered outside the shop.
They kept their usual demeanor.
Setting up card and chess tables by the door, they competed for prime spots in line while entertaining themselves with cards and chess.
How leisurely!
Onlookers, each holding a tea mug, watched and "pointed out the landscape."
Of course.
They couldn’t escape some bombardment from those playing cards and chess.
They didn’t argue or get angry, only chuckled happily.
Finally, they saw the long-absent Huang Tao had returned.
They guessed Huang Tao must have gone to the new shop to check the progress of renovations!
"Boss Huang is back!"
Seeing Huang Tao, they beamed with delight and asked with concern, "Boss Huang, how’s the renovation at the new shop going?"
"Thank you to all the locals for your concern."
Huang Tao said with a smile, "It’s all completely finished."
"It’s already done, that’s quick!"
Liu’s face beamed with surprise and joy. He laughed and asked, "Boss Huang, when will your new shop open? I want to bring some idle friends to support you..."
It’s not that Liu was worried that on the opening day of Huang Tao’s new shop, there might be few customers, thus he needed friends to come and show support. Rather, he trusts Huang Tao’s craftsmanship and simply wants to bring friends along to support him, while also helping bring in some more popularity.
These words deeply touched Huang Tao!
Despite just earning a few dozen dollars of neighborhood goodwill each day, people are constantly thinking about his new shop’s business and are willing to bring their elderly friends to support it. Huang Tao felt warm inside; such neighbors are worth a lifetime of friendship.
"The day after tomorrow."
Huang Tao once again revealed the opening date to them: "That is, it opens on the eighteenth of the first lunar month."
"So soon!"
Li clasped his hands in congratulations: "Boss Huang, I prematurely wish you a successful opening, booming business, and wealth from all directions..."
"Boss Huang, I also wish you a thriving business as if blessed by the heavens, with the God of Wealth and Fortune accompanying you day and night."
"May prosperity and good fortune greet you daily, and money never leave! On this auspicious opening day, I sincerely congratulate you!"
"..."
Other locals quickly chimed in, offering their own blessings.
Besides well-wishing, they voiced their most concerned question to Huang Tao: "Boss Huang, are there any new dishes for the new shop’s opening?"
"Of course there are."
Without holding back, Huang Tao straightforwardly replied: "Boiled Cabbage, Longjing Shrimp, Braised Turtle."
"Which cuisine does Braised Turtle belong to? It sounds delicious."
"Wow, Boiled Cabbage, Boss Huang, is this a famous Sichuan dish? I’d love to try it; I didn’t get to eat it last time I visited Sichuan."
"Oh my! Longjing Shrimp is my favorite!"
"Boss Huang, will these dishes be available on the new shop’s first day of opening? If they are, I’ll definitely queue early in the morning to wait."
Once Li started, others immediately echoed.
"Yes, yes, I’ll also queue early to avoid missing out."
Huang Tao didn’t expect the locals would be so excited just hearing about new dishes.
He chuckled and said, "Sure, I welcome everyone to come and try out the new dishes at the shop then."
At the end, he didn’t forget to joke: "These dishes are pricey, so everyone, please bring enough money then! The shop’s current liquidity is already strapped; no credit will be offered!"
"Don’t worry Boss Huang, this old man lacks everything but not money."
"Exactly, my pension is more than I can spend, so Boss Huang, hurry and take my pension!"
"Boss Huang, when will the Old Street’s shop have these premium dishes?"
Huang Tao chuckled and replied, "For now it’s difficult, but they’ll surely be added in time."
"No worries, if we crave these dishes, we’ll just go have a treat at the new shop."
After jesting with the locals for a bit, Huang Tao headed inside the shop.
"Boss, you are back, how’s the new shop’s renovation coming along?"
As soon as he entered, Ding Suqin beamed with excitement and asked admittedly, "Boss, does our new shop open on the eighteenth of the first month?"
Earlier, she faintly heard Huang Tao talking with the locals.
Huang Tao nodded: "Yes."
"Yay~"
Li Chengzhan and Lin Qiuyu, standing by, clap happily upon hearing.
What a pair of jokers!
Huang Tao smiled and began allocating staff: "Old Qian, the kitchen affairs for the new shop will be entirely under your charge from now on."
"Hu and Zifeng, Meng Bo and Sun Liwei head to the new shop, follow Old Qian’s orders. Xu Qing stays here to help Xu Hao and the others."
"Yang Huiru is responsible for the new shop’s front desk and cashier duties, along with drink preparation."
"Li Chengzhan and Lin Qiuyu, Zheng Jiajia and Jiang Panpan serve as the new shop’s waitstaff..."
The new and old employees heading to the new shop were as happy as 200-pound chubby folks.
While those who couldn’t go to the new shop, though a bit disappointed inside.
Thankfully, Huang Tao offered quite good salaries and benefits, along with Xu Hao and Jiang Chao’s breakfasts and various braised flavor dishes, which tasted as good as those made by the boss, they made peace with it.
Then, Jiang Chao thought about it and suggested, "Boss, I think our new shop should print some business cards; in the future, we’re sure to have business interactions, and without business cards, we’d seem a bit unprofessional!"
Old Qian nodded in agreement: "I think Master Jiang makes sense; business cards are a must, Boss you should have your own, it’d also facilitate communication and help attract team clients."
Their agreement surprised Huang Tao.
To be honest, he hadn’t considered this at all!
Also, he wasn’t very familiar with the team business Old Qian mentioned.
But he knew, for team business, dishes are fixed, ingredients are easy to prepare, and meals can be cooked all at once; the efficiency is higher...
It seemed like a good option.
If such business comes in the future, it can naturally be undertaken.
Hence, facing this kind of business, business cards are indeed indispensable.
A bit tempted, Huang Tao saw Old Qian was skilled in this matter, so he entrusted him with the business cards issue, as well as new shop food ingredient procurement. After all, Old Qian had familiar suppliers in this domain, which could ensure freshness while securing wholesale prices.
This greatly saved Huang Tao’s food purchasing costs.
All matters were arranged; all that remained was to open!
