Chapter 200 Opening Business

After the Chinese New Year, He Yukai became busy. He called a meeting with all the employees and emphasized everything again. The issue of kitchen hygiene must be made clear.

All kitchen staff must wear chef uniforms and masks; waiters must wear uniforms and have a warm attitude and proper posture.

After the meeting, He Yukai went to see Uncle Guan, mainly to see the plaque and get it back.

He Yukai looked at the plaque in front of him and had a wet dream. The plaque in the painting, the flamboyant handwriting of Uncle Guan, the boldness and restraint of the font, the vivid reproduction of the charm.

"Boy, how are you?"

Uncle Guan looked at He Yukai proudly and was very satisfied with the plaque.

"Uncle Guan, it has to be you. There are three more plaques."

He Yukai looked at Uncle Guan meaningfully, the meaning was self-evident.

"You're pushing it too far, little brat."

Uncle Guan looked at He Yukai unhappily and rolled his eyes.

“Isn’t it true that those who are able work harder?”

Uncle Guan has a lot of good wood in his hands. These things are just rotten wood if they are piled up. Only when they are used can they be put to good use. Perfect!

"We'll talk about it later. I don't know how far you can go."

These collected pieces of wood are just sitting there anyway, but if they can be carved into shop signs and hung up, they will have a home, and Uncle Guan is willing to do so.

"Okay, it's a deal"

He Yukai got a satisfactory answer and smiled happily. A good shop sign can be treated as a family heirloom, especially with good materials. The brand value is above all else.

The two brothers hung the plaque on the door and wrapped it with red cloth. The store immediately looked more upscale, and He Yukai smiled with satisfaction.

Looking at the kitchen team, He Yukai felt relieved. Zhuzi had spent quite a while studying in Hong Kong Island, and he knew very well how to manage the kitchen of a steel mill.

As long as there are no problems in the kitchen, the catering kitchen is the key among the keys.

All the waiters are girls around 18 or 19 years old. Most importantly, they are educated. They will be the future lobby managers of all branches.

The waiter wore a white shirt, black vest, black pants and black cloth shoes.

Chen Xueru put a lot of effort into making each piece of clothing very delicately. At least there are no loose threads or words on it, and it looks very dry and scattered.

He Yukai took out the blackboard and looked at the menu. It was mainly Sichuan cuisine, which was served quickly.

Han Chunming's porcelain is already in place, although he is not very satisfied with it. The three words "Fragrant Tea" are only applied on the surface and are not integrated with the porcelain.

Time is tight and the task is heavy. The three words "fragrant tea" also need to be printed. Only when the kiln is opened can the three words be perfectly integrated. If they are fired later, they will not look perfect.

All preparations were in place, and the ingredients were ready. The plaque was hung up, covered with red cloth, and a sense of mystery filled the air.

Passersby pointed and talked. The reporter from Beijing Daily had already received the news. Even the central media knew the news. Now there were reporters wandering outside, wanting to know the inside story first. This was an exclusive revelation.

He Yukai immediately had the door closed. The stronger the sense of mystery, the greater the anticipation.

The reporter He Yukai did not dare to offend, even the big figures in later generations did not dare to provoke reporters.

The power of this group will grow stronger in the future, and the pens in the hands of writers can be used to promote good names or to destroy people's hearts.

Li Lin, the reporter who had been interviewed by the subdistrict office, received news about the commotion here and rushed over immediately to the first restaurant.

Although it was registered under the name of a steel rolling mill, Li Lin knew that this was a pilot project and could be said to be a completely private restaurant.

The editor told him that this matter should be followed up as a special topic in the newspaper. He excitedly accepted the task. This was a big gimmick. He could eat directly with money without any receipts. This was the first time in more than 20 years.

He wanted to accurately record the real-time situation and publish it in the newspaper. He had a hunch that this was an epoch-making change that might trigger a chain reaction. As the first reporter to report, he would share the honor and disgrace.

Unfortunately, after waiting for such a long time, I didn't get any useful information except seeing a plaque covered with red cloth.

It seems that this restaurant is about to open. I must keep a close eye on it in the next few days and record all the situations as soon as possible.

As a reporter, he knew that the wind was beginning to change, which might be an important signal.

He Yukai wanted to be in the newspaper today, which would be a good opportunity to promote the restaurant. He saw Li Lin with a camera hanging on his chest, and he was definitely a reporter. Thinking of this, he waved his hand and asked a waiter to go out and invite Li Lin in.

"Sir, are you the owner of this restaurant?"

When Li Lin saw someone calling him, he immediately felt that things had taken a turn for the better and that his hard work had paid off, as he finally got the exclusive report.

"Yes, you are a reporter?"

"Beijing Daily, reporter Li Lin"

Li Lin was very excited, and he immediately introduced himself. Many daily newspaper reporters came, but he was the only one who got this opportunity. You can imagine how excited he was.

"We are going to open for business tomorrow. We would like to ask you to appear in the newspaper tomorrow. Can you do it?"

Li Lin looked at He Yukai and spoke with confidence, so he must be of a high status.

He is most likely the person in charge of this restaurant. If he is really the person in charge, he will be able to get a lot of information.

"Yes, I received a notice from the editor-in-chief asking me to follow up on the report."

Li Lin looked at He Yukai confidently, and was sure that the article would be published in the newspaper.

He Yukai immediately realized that it must have been arranged by the leader, otherwise it would have been impossible to follow up on the report.

The most important thing is that he set a precedent of not charging tickets. The reporter agreed without any hesitation. This is unprecedented and unique. At this time, this idea is risky. Without the leadership's arrangement, He Yukai didn't believe that the reporter could agree so readily.

Afterwards, He Yukai explained the basic situation of the hotel in detail. Li Lin took notes very seriously, knowing that the person in front of him was pioneering a new era and that this news was definitely epoch-making.

After the interview, Li Lin reported today's situation to the editor-in-chief. The editor-in-chief immediately realized that this was valuable news that would definitely attract the attention of all staff, so he asked Li Lin to review the manuscript today and have it published tomorrow.

The editor-in-chief accepted the task from the director and was required to keep track of and report on the hotel's situation at all times. This was a task assigned by the superiors. It can be said that this showed the leader's trust in He Yukai and that he did not want to cover up anything.

Follow-up interviews indicate transparency and are not guided by the official authorities. Journalists at this time have high professional qualities and will not sell their souls for their identities or money. They have a sacred sense of responsibility towards their profession.

As long as he is allowed to report, the reporter will never exaggerate or conceal any problems he finds, and any report will stand up to scrutiny.

Unlike later generations, as long as there are interests at stake, distortion of facts has occurred.

In particular, there are some journalists who have no bottom line and can deliberately discredit a public figure for the sake of profit. Their professional ethics are completely non-existent.

Li Lin worked overtime to write the manuscript, and the editor-in-chief was waiting for the review, preparing to report the incident on the radio. This is the fastest reporting method at present. Of course, the newspaper will also publish it, but at a slightly slower speed.

The next day, everyone who had a radio heard the news that a restaurant affiliated with the steel rolling mill had opened, offering brand new service and a different experience. The key is that no tickets are required. That's right, no tickets are required.

This is really unique in Beijing. Many people are curious and want to eat at restaurants that don't require tickets. Although supplies are not tight now, the number of tickets is still fixed, but there is no limit.

Everyone thinks that you can still try it without a ticket. If you need a ticket, you won’t be able to afford to go to the restaurant unless it is absolutely necessary.

State-owned restaurants were dismissive of this restaurant that did not require tickets. At that time, there was no shortage of consumers in shops and restaurants. Even if no one consumed, it would not affect the payment of their wages. This idea was prevalent in the mainstream.

He Yukai's restaurant will bring a breath of fresh air to this market, and the entry of a catfish will trigger many effects.

The next day, the entire He family went to the restaurant. The first restaurant required a sense of ceremony.

At this time, everyone in the courtyard had not yet gotten up. It was late at night and everyone was asleep. He Yukai's heart was burning with enthusiasm, as his career would begin today.

On the seventh day of the first lunar month in 1978, Cha Piaoxiang opened for business. The name implies the Chinese culture of tea. Although it is a bit inappropriate for a hotel, He Yukai did not think too much about it. Cha Piaoxiang, where people go to have drinks, gather with friends, and return to the building, will become a leading catering restaurant in China and eventually spread Chinese food culture to every corner of the world.

He Yukai looked at the busy waiters and children and smiled happily. He looked up at the fragrance of tea covered by the red cloth and said, "From today on, your fragrance will be heard throughout the country and even the world."

As time went by, more and more people came to the door of the hotel, most of them came to watch the fun. Every opening must have a program, so He Yukai prepared a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The leaders will definitely come today, and Director Yang of the steel rolling mill and others will definitely come as well to support He Yukai.

After all, He Yukai came from the steel rolling mill, and the restaurant is nominally registered under the steel rolling mill. They will definitely come to support He Yukai.

In addition, all of He Yukai's connections over the years will come to support him. It is not difficult to find out the background of the opening of this restaurant as long as someone who has some connections with you finds out. The leaders have no intention of covering it up.

These smart people must know the significance of this anti-electromotive force, so why wouldn't they show up in front of the leaders to show their support?

Except for a few stubborn individuals, husbands from many factories in Beijing have come here. With this momentum, it is hard not to be popular.

The opening time was set at 11 a.m., and everyone in the kitchen was busy preparing the dishes. Lou Xiao'e finally emphasized the precautions to the waiter in the hall.

You must treat all customers with a warm service attitude, and even if someone finds fault, you must be reasonable and appropriate.

If someone really appears to be making trouble unreasonably, He Yukai will resolve it.

The waiters saw the boss's power and naturally agreed. They couldn't see so many big shots even if they wanted to, and they were not allowed to let anyone dare to make trouble. Cai Wenqing was in charge of the cashier, He Yuzhu was in the kitchen, Lou Xiao'e was in the hall, and He Yukai was in charge of the leaders. The children were flexible and helped wherever they were busy. The customer flow would definitely reach a peak in the first few days of the opening, and then it would slowly return to normal.

When the business first opens, everyone wants the novelty, but things will gradually stabilize.

There is still an hour before the opening time and quite a lot of people have gathered outside. He Yukai looked down from the second floor and saw a sea of ​​darkness. He Yukai was not happy and frowned slightly. There were so many people downstairs. What if there was a stampede on the first day of opening?
He Yukai immediately called the Baishan Steel Rolling Mill. He had no confidence that the security department would not be transferred over to maintain order. If an accident happened or someone took advantage of it, the higher-ups might face even greater pressure.

If the leader had not given his approval, it would have been difficult to approve the opening of this restaurant. After all, everyone has become accustomed to the model of state-owned restaurants, and the sudden appearance of such a new thing is not something that everyone can accept.

After receiving the call, Bai Shan rushed over with his men. With the help of the brothers from the Security Department who were maintaining the on-site decoration, He Yukai's frown relaxed.

When He Yukai saw a car coming, he immediately went downstairs to greet it. He knew that the leader had arrived. As if as if it was an appointment, Director Yang also showed up.

He Yukai shook his head and smiled bitterly. Director Yang had become much more mature after that experience. Seeing the car coming over, Director Yang came out. He must have arrived a long time ago. He hadn't appeared because there were probably too many people at the scene, waiting for the leader, so that he could appear in front of the leader as soon as possible.

These people have the art of being an official ingrained in their bones. They know when to arrive early and wait for their leaders, when to act like a Cinderella, and when to appear with their leaders to share some of the pressure on them.

Although it may not be useful, it may make the leaders understand their painstaking efforts, and their wait will not be in vain.

"Not bad, the atmosphere is great, what else is planned?"

The leader didn't come alone, he brought people from various departments with him, wanting to see it for themselves.

These staff members will record everything they see and hear during the opening day to provide data support for some decisions.

"Leader, please cut the ribbon first, and then we can set off the firecrackers."

The matter of money pulling the curtain must be handled by the person with the highest status at the scene. This is a sign of respect and for everyone to see. When the leader personally cuts the ribbon, who dares to make trouble?
"Okay, then let's follow your plan."

It’s not that He Yukai didn’t want to arrange some programs, but in the end he decided not to do it.

As long as there are enough people and the price is right, the best answer is profit in the end.

After the leader cut the ribbon and Director Yang pulled off the red cloth, Cha Piaoxiang's beautiful thin gold script appeared in front of everyone.

"This calligraphy is quite good, and the carving is also very good. It seems that Xiaokai, you have found a great calligrapher."

The leader looked at the words on the shop sign and was amazed. The words were vigorous and powerful, and meticulously crafted. They must have been done by everyone.

"Thank you for the compliment, leader. This was written by an old man at Zhengyang Gate. The name of Chapiaoxiang also comes from there. There is also an allusion here."

He Yukai was quite satisfied with the shop sign. He couldn't help but feel proud of it. In front of his leader, he was still a young and inexperienced person.

"Oh? Haha, then I'm curious."

Most intellectuals are interested in allusions. If there are no allusions or death to set off the sculpture, it would just be an ordinary wood carving with too much craftsmanship. But if there are allusions, it will instantly become different and look much more noble.

"Leader, please come in first and I will tell you about this story slowly. I was also moved by this story."

The doorway was definitely not the place to talk. The leader's curiosity about the allusions had surpassed the decoration inside. Although the secretary had reported a lot of details, he had never seen it after all. He only realized it after He Yukai's reminder that it was indeed inappropriate for them to chat at the doorway when so many people were waiting to see it.

"Okay, let's go in."

He Yukai led the leaders to the private room on the third floor, and Lou Xiaoe immediately began to entertain the people who came in one after another.

The kitchen was completely busy, and the diners who walked into Chapiaoxiang were stunned by the enthusiastic service.

Many people wonder how many years it has been since they have seen such service. It is no wonder, as everything in this era is state-owned and employees receive a fixed salary.

The hotel staff cannot be fired at will unless they make serious mistakes, even the two managers of the public-private joint venture.

The enthusiasm is definitely not that high. If you just get by without doing anything, you still get the same salary. If you work hard, you still get the same salary. How can you serve them politely?
Good or bad performance has little to do with their high salaries. Why work so hard when you can just sit back and do nothing?
He Yukai remembers that when he was browsing Tik Tok in the later generations, he would often see short videos from that era. People at that time had no sense of service at all.

The most unacceptable thing is a slogan that appears in the short video, which prohibits beating customers. When my colleagues saw it, they felt it was incredible.

But this is the fact, which shows that the service attitude at this time has almost no awareness.

Therefore, in the training of waiters, He Yukai emphasized the awareness of service, which is enthusiasm, enthusiasm and enthusiasm.

Treat people with courtesy. Of course, He Yukai will not be polite to those who find trouble. He will never tolerate people with malicious intentions.

He Yukai left enough private rooms on the third floor for receiving people he knew, including some factory directors and others, and it was not known whether Liao Ming, the director, would come.

The director of the meat processing plant also came over. The two of them have a very close relationship now. They have become close friends since that drinking session.

Grandpa Guan and Mother Han have arrived, and everyone who can come to the steel rolling mill has arrived, and Xu Damao is entertaining them.

"Boss, when talking about the fragrance of tea, we have to mention the old man who wrote to me..."

Then He Yukai told the story of the four small enamel bowls in detail.

Everyone sighed when listening to this piece of history. They were moved by the brotherhood of the four tax officials, but also lamented the dire situation at that time. Although the tax officials obeyed orders, they were still people of the imperial court, and yet they had to suffer such persecution.

Not to mention the people at the bottom of society at that time, it’s obvious that they didn’t have a good life.

"Masters are everywhere among the people. I wonder if I'll have the chance to meet this old man."

Although the leader is not an alcoholic, he likes wine tasting. He admires Uncle Guan's ability to smell and identify wine. Before joining the team, the leader was a servant in a wine workshop, so he must have a lot of understanding of wine.

"It's better to do it today than to wait for a better day. The old man will definitely come today. I'll go over and take a look. There's still some time to serve the food."

Since the leader wants to meet him, we naturally have to introduce him to others. Mr. Guan is an expert in ancient culture, and the leader is also an expert in it. We may also be able to watch some wonderful discussions and have the leader help entertain everyone. Everyone must be looking forward to it, as such opportunities are rare.

"Okay, you go over and take a look. My task this afternoon is to come over and check on your grades. I have half a day off so I can meet this expert."

Since I am present, the leader will definitely be willing to meet him. It has been a long time since we discussed wine culture and ancient culture. He is also very interested in the old stories of the capital. He can get the psychological activities of the people in the capital from them, which will also be helpful for his work.

"it is good"

He Yukai walked out of the private room with a smile. If his guess was correct, the old man should be here. He Yukai went downstairs and asked Cai Wenqing, and invited Uncle Guan over.

"You little brat, I'm a big boss, why are you calling me an old man?"

Uncle Guan is a free and easy person. He hates meeting important people the most. Red tape is what he hates the most. He cares about etiquette, but that doesn't mean he can bow down to others.

"What? The Nine Gates Admiral is also panicking?"

Seeing that the old man was unwilling, there was nothing I could do since my boasting had already been made, so I could only use provocation.

"What a joke! I've lived for so many years and I've seen all kinds of important people. Let's go."

He Yukai's half-smile made Grandpa Guan unbearable. Isn't he just a big shot in the new society? What's there to be afraid of?

There is no need to kneel down and salute. Besides, we are old people, and it is quite interesting to show off in front of the leader.

"Okay, you go ahead."

He Yukai smiled. He had already grasped the old man's special points. If he hadn't already boasted about it, he wouldn't force it even if the old man didn't want to. But he had boasted in front of so many leaders, and now he couldn't implement it. How could He Yukai save face?

After entering the private room, the two began to chat. When it came to wine, Uncle Guan became excited. This old man liked three things in his life.

He loves to drink. He has no spirit without wine. He can guess that the wine is divine or demonic wine just by smelling it from more than ten meters away. This alone is something that not ordinary people can compare to.

Some people are alcoholics, but they are not really drinking, they are just using alcohol to numb themselves. Uncle Guan is really drinking, the difference between them is very big.

I like playing chess. Even though I’m a terrible chess player, the worse I get, the more I enjoy playing it.

Playing chess is his favorite. Although his chess skills are not very good, he just likes the feeling of it. He is inseparable from the general chess losers. Perhaps only he knows the mystery. Anyway, He Yukai couldn't stand it.

The third is treasure appraisal. He is not as pedantic as the broken one, but also has his own persistence. After Bai Sui faked his death, he let out a tearing roar:

Good things cannot leave China.

The love for ancient culture is mainly reflected in the appraisal and protection of treasures. Appraising treasures means appreciating them, not necessarily owning them. It's enough to see the interesting things that you have never seen before.

He protects the treasure because in his mind, these are the only things left by his ancestors, and he cannot let the prodigal sons take them all away. This is a belief that he guards with his life.

When He Yukai saw this passage, he was moved by the protection of that culture.

People who enter the restaurant are very satisfied with the service, and now they are only looking forward to the dishes. The waiter will ask the guests at each table about their food preferences.

The waiter will carefully record the request and send it to the kitchen.

The kitchen made timely adjustments and the guests felt a different service experience. I can only say that it felt great.

The guest smelled the food, looked at the carefully crafted dishes, and couldn't wait to pick up his chopsticks, constantly giving thumbs up to the waiter.

The waiter looked at the satisfied guests and smiled, a very happy smile, sharing the honor and disgrace.

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