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Chapter 227: Morale Boost
Chapter 227: Morale Boost
Sui Feng Restaurant
When Wang Yong heard the introduction from the owner, Deng Shirong, he couldn’t help but feel that Sui Feng Restaurant truly lived up to its reputation as the largest restaurant in the county. Known for its professionalism, Wang Yong quickly asked, "Mr. Deng, what dishes are included in the 18-yuan regular set, the 28-yuan medium set, the 38-yuan premium set, and the 68-yuan deluxe set?"
Deng Shirong, who had personally set the menus, didn’t hesitate to provide a detailed response. "The regular set includes nine dishes and one soup: poached chicken, braised pork, egg rolls, meatballs, glutinous rice, stir-fried pork with celery and garlic, bamboo shoots, sweet potato slices, green vegetables, and a pork bone and lotus root soup.
The medium set features thirteen dishes and two soups, including...
The premium set offers eighteen dishes and three soups, including...
The deluxe set provides twenty-four dishes and three soups, including..."
Wang Yong listened intently, feeling that the prices and dishes at Sui Feng Restaurant were quite reasonable. While it might be a stretch to say they were a bargain, they certainly weren’t overpriced. For example, the 18-yuan regular set had a similar standard to what people would prepare at home for a banquet, the only difference being the portion sizes.
The other sets, while progressively more expensive, included a greater variety of high-end dishes, making the prices quite acceptable overall.
After Deng Shirong finished his introduction, Wang Yong pondered for a moment and said, "I’ll go with the 38-yuan premium set!"
While he could afford the 68-yuan deluxe set, there was no need. Inviting relatives and friends to such a large restaurant was already a significant gesture. The premium set’s dishes were more than enough to justify its price.
Deng Shirong smiled and asked, "Great, how many tables would you like to reserve, Mr. Wang?"
Wang Yong, who had already prepared his guest list, replied, "I need to reserve 16 tables."
Deng Shirong then asked, "What date and time would you like the banquet? When should we start serving?"
Wang Yong said, "The 16th of the sixth lunar month, between 10:30 and 11:00 in the morning. Is that okay?"
Deng Shirong laughed, "Of course, no problem."
They then discussed some additional details about the banquet. After Wang Yong paid the deposit, he left the restaurant, satisfied.
Watching Wang Yong leave, Deng Yun Tai, who had been sitting at a nearby table and listening in, stood up excitedly. "That’s fantastic! Sixteen tables of the premium set! This is the biggest order our restaurant has received since we opened."
Zhang Xiuping, who had just finished handling the deposit, was also overjoyed.
Although the restaurant had been doing well since it opened a week ago, with a monthly profit of around 800 to 900 yuan, which was impressive for a rural area, Zhang Xiuping hadn’t forgotten that her father-in-law had invested over 300,000 yuan. At the current profit rate, it would take a very long time to recoup the investment.
For the past few days, Zhang Xiuping had been anxious. Now, she finally felt relieved, seeing the potential for the restaurant to recover its costs.
Her father-in-law had carefully calculated the costs when setting the banquet menus. The 18-yuan regular set cost about 12 yuan per table. If more tables were ordered, the cost per table could decrease, dropping to around 10 yuan for more than 10 tables.
The mid-range banquet costs 28 yuan per table, with a cost of around 18 yuan per table. If more than 10 tables are ordered, the cost can be reduced to between 15 and 16 yuan per table.
The high-end banquet costs 38 yuan per table, with a cost of around 24 yuan per table. If more than 10 tables are ordered, the cost can be reduced to between 20 and 21 yuan per table.
The luxury banquet costs 68 yuan per table, with a cost of around 40 yuan per table. If more than 10 tables are ordered, the cost can be reduced to between 35 and 36 yuan per table.
Now, Wang Yong has booked 16 tables for the high-end banquet, which will bring the restaurant nearly 300 yuan in profit.
Most importantly, this banquet marks a significant milestone for the restaurant. If one person books a banquet, others will surely follow. As more guests start booking banquets, the restaurant’s profits will no longer be limited to a few thousand yuan a month.
This is the real reason to celebrate.
Deng Shirong smiled and said, "This banquet is a great start for the restaurant. We must make sure it’s a success!"
Deng Yuntao nodded vigorously, "Yes, we must make it a splendid event. We need to ensure that Mr. Wang feels his money was well spent."
The other employees of the restaurant also knew about this news and were all excited. They received good salaries and worked in a pleasant environment, and this was the largest restaurant in the county. It was something to be proud of, and they naturally hoped the restaurant’s business would thrive. This way, the boss would make money, and they wouldn’t have to worry about losing their jobs.
Even Zhang Guangzong found his drinks more enjoyable than before.
In short, Wang Yong’s booking of 16 tables for the banquet greatly boosted the morale of the restaurant staff.
Originally, Deng Shirong had planned to take his children, who were still in school, back to their hometown the next day. Now, with this full moon celebration, he was a bit concerned and decided to stay and oversee the event. He wanted to ensure everything went smoothly before he could return home with peace of mind.
The children could stay at the second-floor apartment to study and come down for meals. There was no need for them to study in the noisy environment of the restaurant.
As for buying or renting a house in Tanlian, there was no rush. It could be done in a day once the banquet was over.
Soon, it was dinnertime, and the guests began to arrive in small groups. The staff started to get busy.
Deng Yunheng also returned with his senior from Peking University, Song Yu.
The day after Deng Yunheng returned, Song Yu had come to the restaurant for a meal. Since then, she occasionally dropped by, and she had become familiar with the Deng family.
Deng Shirong, knowing from his second son that Song Yu’s father was the third-ranking official in the county, naturally encouraged them to spend more time together. This was a valuable connection, and they needed to seize it. If anything happened to the restaurant, having this relationship would ensure they had someone to turn to for help.
Of course, this was just a precaution. With the support of the second-ranking official in the county, it was unlikely that any department would dare to cause trouble.
"Uncle Deng, Grandpa Zhang!"
Because she had visited the restaurant so often, the outgoing Song Yu sat down at Deng Shirong’s table.
Deng Shirong responded, "Little Song, if you want anything to eat, just let Yunheng tell the kitchen."
"Okay, thank you, Uncle Deng."
"You’re welcome. Treat this place like your own home and be comfortable."
Song Yu smiled and nodded. She had a very good impression of Uncle Deng, who had a very dignified demeanor. This was one of the reasons she had been coming to the restaurant every day.
Today’s three updates are complete.
(End of Chapter)
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