Chapter 162: Feasting, Mel is so strong

Author: Biantang Wushi

Chapter 162: Feasting, Mel is so strong

Although this is not the first time I have eaten KFC, it is the first time I have eaten so openly. I finally understood what it means to have a feast. I remember that I have been in my life for more than 20 years and I have eaten so happily. I really haven’t had many times. I remember that when I was in my 10s, a mule in my family was suddenly killed by a crazy bull next door. Because the two families have a good relationship and are neighbors, the other party only paid a little money. My parents had to bear the pain and cook the mule and then sell it on the street, hoping to recover some of the losses.

We were so happy that we could finally eat meat unrestrainedly. So children are children. After only knowing how to eat, where would we notice the sad faces of our parents?

When I burped my food, I realized that I had killed so many of them alone, which was delicious. Later I learned that the first foreign fast food restaurant in China was KFC, which opened at the front door of BJ in 1987, but the first time I was eating crabs in Shenzhen was McDonald's, which opened in 1990. It was the one at the old East Gate on Shennan East Road. It is said that when it opened that day, the turnover was as high as 160,000, which was 160,000 in the early 1990s. Today, it would have to be at least 1.6 million, or 2.6 million.

I also heard that the queues stretched for more than 200 meters, which almost hindered traffic. The popularity of this is average. Being able to achieve such a good result at that time certainly means that the taste is quite good. Otherwise, if it is not delicious, no one will come to support it, but I think it is more related to our national character:

1. We Chinese often say that "food is the most important thing for people", and we have an almost paranoid pursuit of delicious food.

2. The big guy is very lively. For example, when you are walking on the road, you suddenly see a group of people around there. You can't help but come forward, and you have to squeeze in. You have to take a look at it for a long time. Most of the time, even if it is a boring thing, you won't just leave. In most cases, you have to wait until the end.

Third, it was the new look and unique way of operating this foreign fast food. For the Chinese at that time, it was a refreshing thing. Many people came in just to taste something fresh, and then went back to brag about it with relatives and friends. In this way, one to ten, ten to one hundred, and soon, the reputation of McDonald's spread.

We have an old saying, "Wine is not afraid of deep alleys." What's more, not only are people not only fragrant, but this shop is also open at the entrance of the alley. How can it not be popular? But gradually, everyone feels that the taste is a bit the same. This variety is too single, either hamburgers or fries. It's okay to eat it once or twice. If you eat it frequently, you will have no appetite and the chance of natural patronage is greatly reduced. For example, in the past 10 years, our whole family seems to have never entered the door to these foreign meals.

Soon, when I returned to the factory, I hurriedly sent the burger and coke to Mel. Mel said "thank you", took the burger and pounded on the computer while eating, and got busy again. I told him that I would go to the office downstairs first, and call me if you have anything to do, then came to Sun Meiping's office, lay on the chair, and took advantage of this rare opportunity to take a nap for a while.

After just under 20 minutes, Sun Meiping came over. I hurriedly got up to wash my face, woke up, and prepared to start the afternoon work.

At this time, Mr. Zeng also came over. I handed him the 150 yuan invoice I found and the remaining 50 yuan. He waved his hand repeatedly and said, "No, no, please keep it."

That's not OK. You can't be beaten by Taiwanese just because of these dozens of dollars. Although we are poor, our ambitions cannot be short. I stuffed the money into his hands and said, Mr. Zeng, how can this be OK? You have already invited me to a meal. How can I still need the remaining money?

Mr. Zeng had no choice but to accept it, smiled and pointed at me, saying, "Arthur, you stinky brat."

I went upstairs and took a look. Mel was still busy "crackling". He told me that the second half of the meeting would officially start at 2:30. When I saw that there was still half an hour left, I hurried downstairs to find Sun Meiping. Because I had two positions in the morning, I had to translate and record them, so some content was not recorded in detail. I took this opportunity to check with her and add it.

At 14:30, the second half of the meeting officially began, and we continued to discuss. There were a lot of opinions on drawings, white embryos, paintings, etc., and the discussion was completed one by one. Then Mr. Zeng accompanied Mel to the workshop and packed up his things. We returned to Longgang.

On the way back, Mel didn't have a moment of leisure. He was either working on the computer, flipping through documents, or making phone calls. If he occasionally encountered any problems, he would consult me. I turned around in the passenger seat and answered seriously, solving the problem with just a few words.

After returning to the office, Mel plunged into the general manager's office, and his colleagues who were on business trips returned to their positions, but everyone was silently in their seats, either real or fake, busy with work, and the whole office was filled with the sound of typing on the keyboard. Even Lisa, who had always been walking very punctual, seemed to be busy. It was obvious that everyone was embarrassed to get off work early and leave the general manager alone in the office. Of course, we also know that foreigners do not recommend overtime work, but which foreigners who came to China were not assimilated?

At this time, Xia Weijie was the busiest person in the office. He ran over and ran over, flying around like a little bee between the general manager's office and the outside office, either sending an apple or a cup of coffee, or acting as a sound tube, asking this person to come in and answer a question, and asking that person to send a document over.

At around ten o'clock, Casey entered Mel's office. After a while, she came out. Then she turned off her computer and left with her bag. When we saw that the signal was very tacit, we stood up and left.

As for when Mel gets off work, we don’t know whether he can’t wait. He must have to wait after 12 o’clock. Why? Because the American company has already started working at that time, and he has to discuss with his colleagues there to arrange some work before he can get off work.

Besides, he couldn't stay in Shenzhen for a few days, so he would definitely have to fight against time. He finished his work early and went home early! But to be honest, at his age, it is really admirable that he can still have such abundant physical strength and professional spirit.
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