Another Spring Festival is approaching, and the streets of Quancheng have begun to be decorated with lights and colors.
This year, there are still a lot of people who come to Huiquanlou to ask if they can order New Year’s Eve dinner.
However, the answers we received were still the same as in previous years.
Feng Zhengming still stated that Huiquanlou will not be open during the Chinese New Year and will not accept New Year’s Eve dinners.
He still hopes that during the Chinese New Year, everyone who has been busy all year can go home and spend the New Year comfortably.
Of course, Feng Zhengming's arrangement also allows other restaurants in Quancheng to free up business during the New Year period.
Normally, Huiquanlou's business is always too good.
In particular, Feng Zhengming asked Huiquanlou to offer discounts on meals in the first-floor lobby during periods of low customer traffic, and to work with the old shop specializing in braised pork with pork to launch some popular braised pork with pork rice.
As a result, Huiquanlou can still attract quite a number of customers even during the off-season.
Because Feng Zhengming launched these to attract customers, Huiquanlou is always the first choice when people need to entertain guests on weekdays.
Huiquanlou's business is good, so naturally the business of other restaurants in Quancheng is worse.
Although those restaurant owners and chefs were angry with Feng Zhengming but dared not say anything.
Feng Zhengming still hopes to give other restaurants some opportunities to make money.
It happened to be the Chinese New Year, and Feng Zhengming also hoped that the employees of Huiquanlou who had been busy all year could go home and have a good rest during the New Year.
Then just give all the business during the New Year period to other restaurants.
This year, Feng Zhengming even gave everyone a holiday until the eighth day of the first lunar month.
This is longer than the holiday time of most restaurants that are closed during the Chinese New Year.
In the 1990s, there are only three legal holidays during the Chinese New Year.
Feng Zhengming had a better idea. He directly ordered Huiquanlou to start operating from the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month and not until the 8th day of the first lunar month.
I was given almost half a month's vacation in one go.
This may be the only one in the entire province, or even the country.
At the end of the 1990s, all industries and sectors across the country focused on working quickly and doing more.
Most shops, restaurants and hotels across the country usually do not close during the Chinese New Year.
They all hope to take advantage of the Chinese New Year period to attract more customers and do more business.
Several of Feng Zhengming's senior brothers have also raised this question to him.
In particular, the third brother Yang Bin felt that Huiquanlou could take a holiday, but the dry rice shop did not need to take such a long holiday. If the dry rice shop was open during the New Year, it would definitely attract many people to eat there.
Feng Zhengming explained it patiently to his fellow brothers.
Finally, I managed to convince my fellow brothers to do as I arranged.
Not only the shops in Quancheng are closed until the eighth day of the first lunar month.
Even the branches in other places are the same, all of them are closed until the eighth day of the first lunar month.
For this reason, Feng Zhengming was invited to attend the provincial entrepreneurs' reception before the Spring Festival.
Some provincial leaders even specifically talked to him about this matter.
The leader also hopes that Feng Zhengming's store can be open for business during the Chinese New Year, adding more atmosphere to the holiday and providing delicious food to tourists.
Feng Zhengming's attitude remains as firm as ever.
"During the Chinese New Year, everyone should be reunited with their families. I don't want my shop to be busy all year and still be busy with Chinese New Year matters during the Chinese New Year, and not be able to go home and reunite with their families."
Feng Zhengming said almost the same thing last year, but this statement is indeed irrefutable.
The leaders could not say anything and stop Feng Zhengming from giving his store employees a holiday for the New Year.
So the leaders and Feng Zhengming had to change the topic.
"Zhengming heard that you are going to open a store in Shanghai?"
Feng Zhengming nodded: "Yes, I have already found a shop over there, and I should be able to bring people there after the New Year."
The leader asked: "Do you really think that Shandong cuisine can have a place in a place like Shanghai?"
Feng Zhengming said seriously: "Shanghai is about to become an international metropolis, where there will be a place for all kinds of domestic and overseas cuisines, and a large number of chefs from Cantonese, Sichuan and other places will gather.
Why can’t our Shandong cuisine have a place?”
After a brief pause, Feng Zhengming continued to express his meaning.
"Many of the techniques of Shanghai cuisine are derived from Shandong cuisine, but the taste is different. We can also make some changes. In this regard, Shandong cuisine is very experienced.
Although Shandong cuisine does not have as many unique flavors as Sichuan cuisine, it is definitely not just salty as people think.
Shandong cuisine is able to blend sour, sweet, salty and fresh together to create a harmonious taste.”
Feng Zhengming also gave some examples to several provincial leaders.
"For example, for sweet and sour dishes, we have the classic sweet and sour carp, as well as the nine-turn large intestine that combines sour, sweet, bitter, spicy and salty flavors.
Therefore, in terms of taste, Shandong cuisine is able to make quite a few changes to adapt to the taste preferences of people from different places.
People always say that our Shandong cuisine is dark and slimy, but we also have a refreshing dish like lotus crab.
There are also dishes like stir-fried shredded pork tenderloin, which is the most challenging dish for cooking skills.”
After hearing what Feng Zhengming said, the leaders present all nodded frequently.
During this period, Feng Zhengming ran around outside and communicated with people.
Read the reports in newspapers and news.
There is also Feng Zhengming’s cooking program broadcast on the provincial TV station.
The leaders also have a deeper understanding of Shandong cuisine.
So it is natural to hope that Feng Zhengming can promote Shandong cuisine.
"Hahaha, it seems like our top scholar is really confident. If there's anything you need support for, just let me know."
Feng Zhengming smiled: "My hometown has given me a lot of support. Without the support of my hometown, I would not have become the champion of the National Cooking Skills Competition.
I learned my craft from my master in my hometown, so I will never forget the cultivation of my hometown.
Once I have established myself in Shanghai, I will recruit more young Shandong cuisine chefs to help me there.
I will also promote more of our Qilu specialties to all parts of the country and around the world through my store in Shanghai."
After hearing Feng Zhengming's words, all the leaders were very happy and smiled.
In fact, in the past two years, with the help of Feng Zhengming, many overseas channels have been opened up for the province.
Such as the vegetables from Shouguang, the green onions from Zhangqiu, and the jujubes and golden thread dates from many places in the province.
It was with the help of Feng Zhengming that we successfully obtained many overseas orders.
At the same time, Feng Zhengming also helped attract some foreign investment.
For example, the sauce factory invested by Luo Jinliang from Gangcheng in Quancheng.
There are also some processing companies investing from overseas in the island city.
Although most of the investments are also due to the various preferential policies provided by Qilu and the advantages of having several ports.
But Feng Zhengming's fame as the champion of the national cooking competition is also a key factor that attracts some people to come and inspect.
Several provincial leaders in charge of external connections are very clear about this aspect.
Many overseas investors first think of coming to Qilu, one of the reasons being that they know Feng Zhengming, the national champion in cooking, and want to come to Qilu for inspection.
By the way, you can also taste the flavor of the restaurant dishes opened by the champion of the national cooking competition. Feng Zhengming has become a golden signboard of Qilu.
So in fact, all parts of the province really want Feng Zhengming to open branches in their places.
In this regard, some leaders from all over the province have also specifically sought Feng Zhengming's advice.
Although Feng Zhengming was friendly and amiable in his attitude, he was very respectful to leaders from all over the country who came to visit him.
But when it comes to asking him to open a branch, Feng Zhengming always takes it seriously.
Feng Zhengming said this to the leaders from all over the country who came to him to open branches.
His branches must ensure that there is no deviation in taste.
Moreover, the chefs assigned to each branch must undergo more than one year of training in his old shop before they can go to the branch.
So the reason why he did not continue to open branches in various parts of the province is because he does not have so many qualified chefs under his command.
In response to this, leaders from various places suggested that some people could be sent to Feng Zhengming's shop to learn.
After they have learned well, let them go back and open branches in various places.
Feng Zhengming also agreed, but he said that those who only came to his place temporarily to learn were not allowed to hang up his "Zheng Luxing" sign when they returned to open a branch.
This made the leaders who came to him from all over the country feel both amused and helpless.
People from all over the country hope that Feng Zhengming will open a branch because of his reputation.
Otherwise, in fact, there are some shops selling braised pork in various places.
There is absolutely no need for Feng Zhengming to open branches in various places.
Now Feng Zhengming actually refuses to grant authorization to local areas to list their products, which makes leaders in all places feel helpless.
At a pre-holiday gathering in the province today, some provincial leaders were entrusted by others to ask Feng Zhengming some relevant questions.
Feng Zhengming’s responses were basically the same.
“It’s not that I don’t want to open branches all over the province of Qilu, but I don’t have enough chefs under my command. If I force myself to open branches everywhere, the chefs’ skills won’t be up to par, which will ruin my reputation.
Of course I can. I can use my title as the top scholar to allow people from all over the world to join me, authorize them, and let them hang up my sign.
But that would not only be irresponsible to the customers who come here for my reputation, but also disappoint the efforts of many young chefs who are serious about learning the craft.”
After hearing Feng Zhengming's answer, the leader naturally felt embarrassed to say anything more.
They could only say that Feng Zhengming was right and that they should just do as he thought.
After the reception ended, Feng Zhengming drove back to Huiquan Building.
Huiquanlou has begun preparing to close down.
Therefore, some apprentices whose families live in other places have already left early.
Seeing Feng Zhengming coming back, He Yunqing greeted him with a smile.
"The chef even attended the entrepreneur reception this year. It seems that he is getting more and more attention from the province."
Feng Zhengming was a little drunk: "Uncle He doesn't feel good about being valued. The pressure is too great. Do you know why I gave everyone more holidays this year?"
He Yunqing reached out to support Feng Zhengming, and also asked someone to prepare some hangover soup for Feng Zhengming.
"Don't you want everyone to go back and have a good New Year?"
Feng Zhengming laughed: "That's one reason. Another reason is that I have too many things to do and I need to sort them out during the Chinese New Year holiday. I may be even busier after the Chinese New Year."
He Yunqing understood Feng Zhengming's difficulties.
In everyone's opinion, Feng Zhengming is already successful enough.
But the people around him knew it very well.
His success is based on his own efforts.
Feng Zhengming has a lot to do now.
He has already opened too many stores.
Especially after the Chinese New Year he is going to Shanghai to open a new store.
In other words, in the coming period of time, Feng Zhengming may need to travel around Qi, Lu and Shanghai.
Perhaps only those who have truly experienced it can understand the hardship behind it.
He Yunqing helped Feng Zhengming sit down.
“It’s obvious that you’ve worked very hard. Even if you stop now and live off your past achievements, I believe no one will say anything to you. And if you really want to make more money, you can agree to join branches in various places.
You don’t necessarily have to open branches yourself and train the chefs in those branches yourself.”
After saying this, He Yunqing also sighed.
"I know these words may make you unhappy, and you certainly don't want to do this, but you have to pay more attention to your health."
Feng Zhengming suddenly laughed: "Hahaha, Uncle He, you are right, I can indeed live off my old capital.
If I open up franchising, I would probably be able to make a lot of money just from the franchise fees across the province, and I wouldn't have to personally train the chefs in those branches.
That way I can invest very little but gain more wealth.”
After laughing, Feng Zhengming restrained his smile.
"But Uncle He, you also said that I wouldn't do that. Do you know why I wouldn't do that?"
He Yunqing nodded: "I know, you have your own pursuits, and you still shoulder the responsibility of better inheriting and promoting Shandong cuisine, so you don't want to just make money."
Feng Zhengming smiled again: "Uncle He, you are getting smarter and smarter. You can understand my thoughts at once."
He Yunqing was somewhat helpless: "Everyone knows what you are thinking."
Then He Yunqing lowered his voice and said, "Have you ever thought about this? You have invested a lot in all you have done. You could have lived a better life."
Feng Zhengming asked back: "Isn't my life pretty good now?"
As the manager of Huiquanlou, He Yunqing is very familiar with Feng Zhengming's accounts.
Not to mention the other stores owned by Feng Zhengming, just the Huiquanlou, can you say that Huiquanlou is profitable?
Of course it makes money. After all, Feng Zhengming is famous, and most people who come to Huiquanlou to book a table can afford it.
Especially in recent years, those who have come to Qilu for investment investigation must have a meal at Huiquanlou when they come to Quancheng.
Huiquanlou may not be able to accommodate as many customers as other restaurants overall.
But when it comes to the quality of Huiquanlou's customers, it is definitely unique among Quancheng restaurants.
All customers who book private rooms spend a lot of money at Huiquanlou.
The price premium for many dishes at Huiquanlou is much higher than that at other restaurants.
Even so, there are still quite a lot of customers who come to Huiquanlou because of Feng Zhengming's reputation.
Although Huiquanlou was very profitable, Feng Zhengming did not have much money left.
Most of the profits were distributed by Feng Zhengming to the employees in Huiquanlou.
Among them, his two senior brothers of course accounted for the bulk of the salary. The rest, whether they were chefs and apprentices in the kitchen or the service staff of Huiquanlou, all had salary levels much higher than those of other restaurants in Quancheng.
Feng Zhengming is really not stingy in these aspects.
So Feng Zhengming said, "Isn't my life pretty good now?"
He Yunqing understood that he didn't care about money at all. (End of this chapter)
This year, there are still a lot of people who come to Huiquanlou to ask if they can order New Year’s Eve dinner.
However, the answers we received were still the same as in previous years.
Feng Zhengming still stated that Huiquanlou will not be open during the Chinese New Year and will not accept New Year’s Eve dinners.
He still hopes that during the Chinese New Year, everyone who has been busy all year can go home and spend the New Year comfortably.
Of course, Feng Zhengming's arrangement also allows other restaurants in Quancheng to free up business during the New Year period.
Normally, Huiquanlou's business is always too good.
In particular, Feng Zhengming asked Huiquanlou to offer discounts on meals in the first-floor lobby during periods of low customer traffic, and to work with the old shop specializing in braised pork with pork to launch some popular braised pork with pork rice.
As a result, Huiquanlou can still attract quite a number of customers even during the off-season.
Because Feng Zhengming launched these to attract customers, Huiquanlou is always the first choice when people need to entertain guests on weekdays.
Huiquanlou's business is good, so naturally the business of other restaurants in Quancheng is worse.
Although those restaurant owners and chefs were angry with Feng Zhengming but dared not say anything.
Feng Zhengming still hopes to give other restaurants some opportunities to make money.
It happened to be the Chinese New Year, and Feng Zhengming also hoped that the employees of Huiquanlou who had been busy all year could go home and have a good rest during the New Year.
Then just give all the business during the New Year period to other restaurants.
This year, Feng Zhengming even gave everyone a holiday until the eighth day of the first lunar month.
This is longer than the holiday time of most restaurants that are closed during the Chinese New Year.
In the 1990s, there are only three legal holidays during the Chinese New Year.
Feng Zhengming had a better idea. He directly ordered Huiquanlou to start operating from the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month and not until the 8th day of the first lunar month.
I was given almost half a month's vacation in one go.
This may be the only one in the entire province, or even the country.
At the end of the 1990s, all industries and sectors across the country focused on working quickly and doing more.
Most shops, restaurants and hotels across the country usually do not close during the Chinese New Year.
They all hope to take advantage of the Chinese New Year period to attract more customers and do more business.
Several of Feng Zhengming's senior brothers have also raised this question to him.
In particular, the third brother Yang Bin felt that Huiquanlou could take a holiday, but the dry rice shop did not need to take such a long holiday. If the dry rice shop was open during the New Year, it would definitely attract many people to eat there.
Feng Zhengming explained it patiently to his fellow brothers.
Finally, I managed to convince my fellow brothers to do as I arranged.
Not only the shops in Quancheng are closed until the eighth day of the first lunar month.
Even the branches in other places are the same, all of them are closed until the eighth day of the first lunar month.
For this reason, Feng Zhengming was invited to attend the provincial entrepreneurs' reception before the Spring Festival.
Some provincial leaders even specifically talked to him about this matter.
The leader also hopes that Feng Zhengming's store can be open for business during the Chinese New Year, adding more atmosphere to the holiday and providing delicious food to tourists.
Feng Zhengming's attitude remains as firm as ever.
"During the Chinese New Year, everyone should be reunited with their families. I don't want my shop to be busy all year and still be busy with Chinese New Year matters during the Chinese New Year, and not be able to go home and reunite with their families."
Feng Zhengming said almost the same thing last year, but this statement is indeed irrefutable.
The leaders could not say anything and stop Feng Zhengming from giving his store employees a holiday for the New Year.
So the leaders and Feng Zhengming had to change the topic.
"Zhengming heard that you are going to open a store in Shanghai?"
Feng Zhengming nodded: "Yes, I have already found a shop over there, and I should be able to bring people there after the New Year."
The leader asked: "Do you really think that Shandong cuisine can have a place in a place like Shanghai?"
Feng Zhengming said seriously: "Shanghai is about to become an international metropolis, where there will be a place for all kinds of domestic and overseas cuisines, and a large number of chefs from Cantonese, Sichuan and other places will gather.
Why can’t our Shandong cuisine have a place?”
After a brief pause, Feng Zhengming continued to express his meaning.
"Many of the techniques of Shanghai cuisine are derived from Shandong cuisine, but the taste is different. We can also make some changes. In this regard, Shandong cuisine is very experienced.
Although Shandong cuisine does not have as many unique flavors as Sichuan cuisine, it is definitely not just salty as people think.
Shandong cuisine is able to blend sour, sweet, salty and fresh together to create a harmonious taste.”
Feng Zhengming also gave some examples to several provincial leaders.
"For example, for sweet and sour dishes, we have the classic sweet and sour carp, as well as the nine-turn large intestine that combines sour, sweet, bitter, spicy and salty flavors.
Therefore, in terms of taste, Shandong cuisine is able to make quite a few changes to adapt to the taste preferences of people from different places.
People always say that our Shandong cuisine is dark and slimy, but we also have a refreshing dish like lotus crab.
There are also dishes like stir-fried shredded pork tenderloin, which is the most challenging dish for cooking skills.”
After hearing what Feng Zhengming said, the leaders present all nodded frequently.
During this period, Feng Zhengming ran around outside and communicated with people.
Read the reports in newspapers and news.
There is also Feng Zhengming’s cooking program broadcast on the provincial TV station.
The leaders also have a deeper understanding of Shandong cuisine.
So it is natural to hope that Feng Zhengming can promote Shandong cuisine.
"Hahaha, it seems like our top scholar is really confident. If there's anything you need support for, just let me know."
Feng Zhengming smiled: "My hometown has given me a lot of support. Without the support of my hometown, I would not have become the champion of the National Cooking Skills Competition.
I learned my craft from my master in my hometown, so I will never forget the cultivation of my hometown.
Once I have established myself in Shanghai, I will recruit more young Shandong cuisine chefs to help me there.
I will also promote more of our Qilu specialties to all parts of the country and around the world through my store in Shanghai."
After hearing Feng Zhengming's words, all the leaders were very happy and smiled.
In fact, in the past two years, with the help of Feng Zhengming, many overseas channels have been opened up for the province.
Such as the vegetables from Shouguang, the green onions from Zhangqiu, and the jujubes and golden thread dates from many places in the province.
It was with the help of Feng Zhengming that we successfully obtained many overseas orders.
At the same time, Feng Zhengming also helped attract some foreign investment.
For example, the sauce factory invested by Luo Jinliang from Gangcheng in Quancheng.
There are also some processing companies investing from overseas in the island city.
Although most of the investments are also due to the various preferential policies provided by Qilu and the advantages of having several ports.
But Feng Zhengming's fame as the champion of the national cooking competition is also a key factor that attracts some people to come and inspect.
Several provincial leaders in charge of external connections are very clear about this aspect.
Many overseas investors first think of coming to Qilu, one of the reasons being that they know Feng Zhengming, the national champion in cooking, and want to come to Qilu for inspection.
By the way, you can also taste the flavor of the restaurant dishes opened by the champion of the national cooking competition. Feng Zhengming has become a golden signboard of Qilu.
So in fact, all parts of the province really want Feng Zhengming to open branches in their places.
In this regard, some leaders from all over the province have also specifically sought Feng Zhengming's advice.
Although Feng Zhengming was friendly and amiable in his attitude, he was very respectful to leaders from all over the country who came to visit him.
But when it comes to asking him to open a branch, Feng Zhengming always takes it seriously.
Feng Zhengming said this to the leaders from all over the country who came to him to open branches.
His branches must ensure that there is no deviation in taste.
Moreover, the chefs assigned to each branch must undergo more than one year of training in his old shop before they can go to the branch.
So the reason why he did not continue to open branches in various parts of the province is because he does not have so many qualified chefs under his command.
In response to this, leaders from various places suggested that some people could be sent to Feng Zhengming's shop to learn.
After they have learned well, let them go back and open branches in various places.
Feng Zhengming also agreed, but he said that those who only came to his place temporarily to learn were not allowed to hang up his "Zheng Luxing" sign when they returned to open a branch.
This made the leaders who came to him from all over the country feel both amused and helpless.
People from all over the country hope that Feng Zhengming will open a branch because of his reputation.
Otherwise, in fact, there are some shops selling braised pork in various places.
There is absolutely no need for Feng Zhengming to open branches in various places.
Now Feng Zhengming actually refuses to grant authorization to local areas to list their products, which makes leaders in all places feel helpless.
At a pre-holiday gathering in the province today, some provincial leaders were entrusted by others to ask Feng Zhengming some relevant questions.
Feng Zhengming’s responses were basically the same.
“It’s not that I don’t want to open branches all over the province of Qilu, but I don’t have enough chefs under my command. If I force myself to open branches everywhere, the chefs’ skills won’t be up to par, which will ruin my reputation.
Of course I can. I can use my title as the top scholar to allow people from all over the world to join me, authorize them, and let them hang up my sign.
But that would not only be irresponsible to the customers who come here for my reputation, but also disappoint the efforts of many young chefs who are serious about learning the craft.”
After hearing Feng Zhengming's answer, the leader naturally felt embarrassed to say anything more.
They could only say that Feng Zhengming was right and that they should just do as he thought.
After the reception ended, Feng Zhengming drove back to Huiquan Building.
Huiquanlou has begun preparing to close down.
Therefore, some apprentices whose families live in other places have already left early.
Seeing Feng Zhengming coming back, He Yunqing greeted him with a smile.
"The chef even attended the entrepreneur reception this year. It seems that he is getting more and more attention from the province."
Feng Zhengming was a little drunk: "Uncle He doesn't feel good about being valued. The pressure is too great. Do you know why I gave everyone more holidays this year?"
He Yunqing reached out to support Feng Zhengming, and also asked someone to prepare some hangover soup for Feng Zhengming.
"Don't you want everyone to go back and have a good New Year?"
Feng Zhengming laughed: "That's one reason. Another reason is that I have too many things to do and I need to sort them out during the Chinese New Year holiday. I may be even busier after the Chinese New Year."
He Yunqing understood Feng Zhengming's difficulties.
In everyone's opinion, Feng Zhengming is already successful enough.
But the people around him knew it very well.
His success is based on his own efforts.
Feng Zhengming has a lot to do now.
He has already opened too many stores.
Especially after the Chinese New Year he is going to Shanghai to open a new store.
In other words, in the coming period of time, Feng Zhengming may need to travel around Qi, Lu and Shanghai.
Perhaps only those who have truly experienced it can understand the hardship behind it.
He Yunqing helped Feng Zhengming sit down.
“It’s obvious that you’ve worked very hard. Even if you stop now and live off your past achievements, I believe no one will say anything to you. And if you really want to make more money, you can agree to join branches in various places.
You don’t necessarily have to open branches yourself and train the chefs in those branches yourself.”
After saying this, He Yunqing also sighed.
"I know these words may make you unhappy, and you certainly don't want to do this, but you have to pay more attention to your health."
Feng Zhengming suddenly laughed: "Hahaha, Uncle He, you are right, I can indeed live off my old capital.
If I open up franchising, I would probably be able to make a lot of money just from the franchise fees across the province, and I wouldn't have to personally train the chefs in those branches.
That way I can invest very little but gain more wealth.”
After laughing, Feng Zhengming restrained his smile.
"But Uncle He, you also said that I wouldn't do that. Do you know why I wouldn't do that?"
He Yunqing nodded: "I know, you have your own pursuits, and you still shoulder the responsibility of better inheriting and promoting Shandong cuisine, so you don't want to just make money."
Feng Zhengming smiled again: "Uncle He, you are getting smarter and smarter. You can understand my thoughts at once."
He Yunqing was somewhat helpless: "Everyone knows what you are thinking."
Then He Yunqing lowered his voice and said, "Have you ever thought about this? You have invested a lot in all you have done. You could have lived a better life."
Feng Zhengming asked back: "Isn't my life pretty good now?"
As the manager of Huiquanlou, He Yunqing is very familiar with Feng Zhengming's accounts.
Not to mention the other stores owned by Feng Zhengming, just the Huiquanlou, can you say that Huiquanlou is profitable?
Of course it makes money. After all, Feng Zhengming is famous, and most people who come to Huiquanlou to book a table can afford it.
Especially in recent years, those who have come to Qilu for investment investigation must have a meal at Huiquanlou when they come to Quancheng.
Huiquanlou may not be able to accommodate as many customers as other restaurants overall.
But when it comes to the quality of Huiquanlou's customers, it is definitely unique among Quancheng restaurants.
All customers who book private rooms spend a lot of money at Huiquanlou.
The price premium for many dishes at Huiquanlou is much higher than that at other restaurants.
Even so, there are still quite a lot of customers who come to Huiquanlou because of Feng Zhengming's reputation.
Although Huiquanlou was very profitable, Feng Zhengming did not have much money left.
Most of the profits were distributed by Feng Zhengming to the employees in Huiquanlou.
Among them, his two senior brothers of course accounted for the bulk of the salary. The rest, whether they were chefs and apprentices in the kitchen or the service staff of Huiquanlou, all had salary levels much higher than those of other restaurants in Quancheng.
Feng Zhengming is really not stingy in these aspects.
So Feng Zhengming said, "Isn't my life pretty good now?"
He Yunqing understood that he didn't care about money at all. (End of this chapter)
