Chapter 219: What Major Event?
Chapter 219: What Major Event?
Morning.
Prosperity Road.
Just as the town residents and nearby villagers were out for the market, they suddenly heard the sound of a gong coming from ahead. Everyone stopped in their tracks and looked in the direction of the sound.
Then, they saw a middle-aged man leading the way, striking a gong, followed by several young women holding up signs.
Even in the town, not everyone could read.
At that moment, an elderly man who couldn’t read asked a young man beside him, “What’s going on? What does it say on those signs the girls are holding?”
The young man explained, “Nothing much, a new restaurant just opened on West Street. They’re using this method to let everyone know!”
The elderly man nodded in understanding, “Oh, it’s just a new restaurant opening. I thought something major had happened. What’s the name of the restaurant? Where is it located on West Street?”
The young man, his eyes fixed on the attractive young women with the signs, replied, “It’s called Harvest Abundance Restaurant, and it’s right across from the People’s Cinema.”
The elderly man let out an “Oh” and watched as the “parade” of gong-striking and sign-holding people passed by, remarking, “The owner of this restaurant is quite creative!”
The young man, still watching the eight attractive young women walk by, agreed, “Yes, the owner is indeed creative. Using this method to promote his restaurant, a parade like this through the streets will likely make the entire town aware of Harvest Abundance Restaurant.”
As the “promotion team” of Harvest Abundance Restaurant passed by, people couldn’t help but discuss the unusual advertising method. This was the first time such a tactic had been used in the town, and it quickly became the hottest topic of the day.
Some curious onlookers even followed the “promotion team” just to see what would happen.
People have a herd mentality. Once one person started following, others joined in, and soon there were dozens, then hundreds, trailing behind the “promotion team” to see the spectacle.
When many people do the same thing, it doesn’t matter if it’s meaningful or not; more people will join in.
A classic example is when one person looks up at the sky, and others, seeing how intently they’re looking, also look up, and so on, until everyone is looking up at the sky.
By the time the “promotion team” of Harvest Abundance Restaurant moved from Prosperity Road to East Market Street, hundreds of people were following behind them.
Good grief, the scene was almost like a parade, lacking only the slogans.
This kind of commotion was incredibly effective for promoting Harvest Abundance Restaurant. Everyone who saw the “parade” today would remember the name Harvest Abundance Restaurant.
...
Harvest Abundance Restaurant.
After seeing off the “promotion team,” Deng Shirong turned to Master Chef Zhang Guofu and said, “Master Zhang, it’s still early, and there shouldn’t be many customers yet. Just prepare a few dishes for drinking, and I’ll have a few good ones with Uncle Zhang.”
Zhang Guofu responded, “Sure, boss!”
Zhang Guangzong, hearing this, was delighted. He didn’t hesitate and instructed, “Guofu, get me some stir-fried pig intestines; that’s a good dish for drinking.”
Zhang Guofu smiled, “Got it, Uncle Zong.”
Bu Dashishi, always quick to offer help, chimed in, “Master Zhang, I’ll assist you.”
Zhang Guofu, knowing this was the boss’s nephew, smiled and nodded, “Sure, let’s work together.”
Seeing the master chef head into the kitchen, Deng Yuntao rubbed his hands together and asked nervously, “Dad, do you think anyone will come for lunch when it’s time?”
Deng Shirong looked out at the bustling street and said, "We’re opening a new restaurant. It’s normal to have customers come in, and it’s also normal if no one comes. As the saying goes, everything is difficult at the beginning. Running a business isn’t something that can be achieved overnight, especially in the food industry. You need to be patient. No matter how good or bad business is, you should always approach it with a calm mind."
Deng Yuntao took a deep breath and replied, "Father, I understand this, but thinking about the money you’ve invested in this restaurant, I naturally hope for a booming business and to recoup our investment as soon as possible."
Deng Shirong spoke earnestly, "Yuntao, remember, wealth doesn’t come through hasty actions. The more you try to rush into making money, the less likely you are to achieve it. This is what the ancients meant by 'haste makes waste.' No matter how the business is doing, as the owner, you must always remain calm and avoid making rash decisions out of impatience."
Deng Yuntao took another deep breath and nodded, "Father, I understand!"
After hearing the conversation between the father and son, Zhang Guangzong’s respect for the boss grew even higher. In his younger days, he was a well-known figure in the Bobai Tongxin Society, having interacted with many capable people and dealt with all sorts of individuals. He had a keen eye for judging people.
Though he had only met the boss twice, Zhang Guangzong could already tell that this was no ordinary man. It was no wonder that he could invest so much money to open such a large restaurant in this era.
After a few more words with his eldest son, Deng Shirong turned to Zhang Guangzong and said with a smile, "Uncle Zhang, the food won’t be ready for a bit. Let’s sit down and have a couple of cups of tea first!"
Zhang Guangzong smiled and agreed, and the two of them found a four-person table and sat down.
Zhang Xiuping quickly brought over a pot of tea and said with a smile, "Third Uncle, please have your tea."
Zhang Guangzong thanked her. Once Zhang Xiuping returned to the cash register, he praised, "Boss, your daughter-in-law is really excellent. Not only is she beautiful, but she’s also very perceptive. With her around, the business won’t suffer."
"Indeed, she is a good daughter-in-law!"
Deng Shirong had personally chosen her as his son’s wife, and he felt a sense of accomplishment when others praised her. "Uncle Zhang, I’ve heard that there are quite a few troublemakers in the county these days. I hope you can keep an eye out for us. I don’t want those reckless youngsters to scare my daughter-in-law."
Zhang Guangzong nodded, "That’s no problem. I’ll pass the word down. I can guarantee that no one will dare to bother the young mistress."
Deng Shirong breathed a sigh of relief. Due to some special circumstances, the security situation across the country was far from ideal. His daughter-in-law was a beauty, and despite his repeated warnings for her not to go out alone, whether during the day or night, it was still risky even when she went out with others.
After all, in this era, there were plenty of bold and reckless individuals. A woman as beautiful as his daughter-in-law was much more vulnerable than an ordinary-looking one.
With Zhang Guangzong’s assurance, Deng Shirong felt much more at ease.
As they spoke, the kitchen began to serve the dishes. There was the specially ordered stir-fried pork intestine, boiled pork stomach, poached chicken, fried peanuts, cold mixed water spinach, and pickled garlic sprouts—excellent dishes to go with their drinks.
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