Yang Xue quickly made an appointment with Wang Gang for a meal, and Wang Gang informed Tao Zi to reserve a private room.
After the business boomed when he returned to the building, Wang Gang asked Taozi to take down the two storefronts next to them and transform them into independent private rooms to entertain distinguished guests.
The waiters in the private rooms are carefully selected by Wang Gang and Tao Zi, and Qiaogu is fully responsible for the training. Their wages are higher than those of ordinary waiters, and the corresponding service standards will also be much improved.
Wang Gang specifically asked Qiao Gu to personally serve Yang Xue and her father.
Tao Zi prepares the food and uses the best hot pot base.
Wang Gang arrived at the store early in the morning, and while waiting for Yang Xue and her father, he dealt with matters in the store and discussed with Tao Zi the management of the branch after its opening.
At about 5:30 in the afternoon, Qiaogu came over to inform Wang Gang that Yang Xue and the others had arrived.
Wang Gang put down what he was doing and ran directly to the box. Yang Xue and her father had already sat down.
Yang Xue's father is a middle-aged man in his early forties. He doesn't look very good and is several years older than his actual age.
"Director Yang, I'm sorry, I'm late." Wang Gang walked up to Yang's father in a neither humble nor overbearing manner.
Father Yang stood up with a smile and took the initiative to shake hands with Wang Gang.
"Hello, Boss Han, we finally meet."
Wang Gang said politely: "Director Yang, just call me Xiao Han!"
Yang Xue was a little shy on the side, not having the courage to confess her feelings before.
Wang Gang quickly asked the two of them to take their seats.
Qiaogu immediately brought three hot towels to wipe Dong Yang's hands.
"Xiao Han, your hot pot restaurant is really good, and your service awareness is very good." Director Yang sighed.
"Compared with Director Yang's Yang's Department Store, a small business cannot be as elegant as a business." Wang Gang said modestly.
Yang's father took a deep look at Wang Gang and said, "Yang Xue should have mentioned it to you! I intend to open a hot pot restaurant like Zai Hui Lou in the south."
Qiao Gu's hands trembled when she heard this, and she looked at Wang Gang worriedly.
"It's an honor for me that Director Yang has chosen Zai Hui Lou. If you have any questions about Zai Hui Lou's business model, please feel free to ask. I will tell you everything."
Father Yang asked with deep meaning: "Aren't you afraid that I will squeeze out your business?"
Wang Gang said indifferently: "When I open the door to do business, I am not afraid of others imitating me, and I am confident that others cannot imitate me.
Moreover, the domestic catering market is huge, and as the economy improves in recent years, the market will only get bigger and bigger, and it is simply not possible for just one person to eat."
"Well said." Yang's father praised him, "It's not easy for young people to have such foresight."
Yang Xue felt happier when her father praised Wang Gang than when he praised himself.
"Let's chat while we eat!" Yang Xue said with a smile: "Dad, you should also try the chili sauce that we went back to upstairs. It's very delicious. I'm sure it will be unforgettable for you."
Wang Gang asked Qiao Gu to pour some "Lao Han Chili Sauce" for Yang's father.
Qiao Gu personally cooked a piece of mutton for Father Yang, then dipped it in chili sauce and put it in a bowl.
Father Yang picked up the chopsticks and took a bite, and immediately praised it.
"This chili sauce tastes really good. As a southerner, I don't like spicy food, so I can't help but want to take another bite."
Yang's father gave Wang Gang a thumbs up and praised: "Zai Lou's business is booming, and it seems that the chili sauce is half of the credit."
Yang Xue laughed and said: "Dad, I introduced you right! The chili sauce here is fragrant and delicious. We will buy a few cans to take back later."
Wang Gang signaled to Qiao Gu and took out the chili sauce gift box he had prepared earlier.
"It has been prepared for Director Yang a long time ago. These bottles are my special chili sauce, which is of better quality."
Father Yang sighed: "Not bad, Xiao Han is meticulous in his work. I would like to ask, is it possible to mass-produce this chili sauce?"
Wang Gang smiled and said: "Now is not the time for mass production. Firstly, the brand reputation is not strong enough, and secondly, the machine cannot meet my production standards."
Father Yang's eyes lit up and he said: "It seems that you have consulted about mass production."
The two chatted for a while based on the prospects of hot pot restaurants and chili sauce. Father Yang became more and more enthusiastic and happy as they chatted.
Finally, Father Yang sent Yang Xue away and chatted with Wang Gang alone in the private room.
"Xiao Han, are you interested in coming to work at Yang's?" Yang's father extended an olive branch to Wang Gang.
Wang Gang shook his head and said: "Director Yang, I told Yang Xue before that I will not join the Yang family."
Father Yang smiled and said, "I'm not asking you to join the Yang family as an employee, but as my son-in-law."
Wang Gang didn't expect Yang's father to be so direct. Is it true that like a daughter, like a father?
"You also know that I am only a daughter like Yang Xue, and the Yang family will be handed over to her sooner or later."
Wang Gang smiled and said: "Yang Xue is smart and studious, and she will not let you down."
Yang's father shook his head and said: "I know better than anyone what my own daughter's temperament is. She is indeed a little smart. Unfortunately, she is sometimes too emotional and will not be able to support the Yang family in the future."
"Xiao Han, I can see that Yang Xue likes you very much, otherwise he wouldn't have repeatedly asked to be transferred to the capital to work."
Wang Gang frowned and said: "Director Yang, I still prefer to start my own business."
Father Yang smiled and said: "Don't get me wrong, I'm not asking you to marry into our Yang family, I just want to find someone who is responsible and capable to support Yang Xue.
After you and Yang Xue get married, I can use the Yang family's financial resources to help you develop your business and the chili sauce business."
Wang Gang asked back: "Aren't you afraid that I will lie to Yang Xue and take advantage of your Yang family's property?"
Yang's father said calmly: "Before I came to the capital, I asked someone to check you. I am confident about your character and knowledge."
"Don't blame me for investigating you. I only have a daughter named Yang Xue. I'm worried that no one will be able to take care of her when I leave one day!"
Wang Gang said seriously: "Director Yang, is there something wrong with your health?"
Father Yang lamented: "You are smarter than I thought. Yes, there is indeed something wrong with my body. I have cancer."
Wang Gang just felt that Father Yang's complexion was extremely poor, not only for physical reasons, but also for mental reasons.
"I was diagnosed with liver cancer, which is already in the third stage. The doctor said that if I don't receive treatment, I will live for at least three months to half a year." Yang's father said depressedly:
"When I came to the capital this time, I also wanted to find an expert to take a look."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Wang Gang asked: "Does Yang Xue know?"
Father Yang shook his head and said, "I haven't dared to tell her yet."
Wang Gang said: "You should tell her."
Yang's father smiled and said: "I tell her now that she will definitely persuade me to put down my work and receive treatment. But Yang's is my life's work and is no different from my biological child. I really can't let it go!"
Wang Gang sighed slightly and said: "I can help Yang Xue support the Yang family, but in return, I have to rely on the Yang family's financial resources."
Father Yang nodded and said, "I'm sure I'm right. You and I are actually the same kind of people, people who do great things! People who won't be swayed by emotions!"
If Wang Gang vowed to help Yang Xue at this time, Yang's father would feel uneasy.
Instead, he put forward conditions, and Father Yang felt more at ease. The businessman still preferred equal exchange.
"As long as you marry Yang Xue, I will immediately give you one million to develop Zai Huilou, and use Yang's connections to help Zai Huilou open up the southern market." Yang's father said:
"After you two get married, if you have more than two children, one of your children must be named Yang and inherit the Yang family."
Yang's father's conditions were not too harsh. Wang Gang thought about it for a while and said, "What if Yang Xue and I have no children, or only one child?"
"That is, even if God wants me to be the last in the Yang family, I can only accept it." Yang's father sighed.
Wang Gang said: "I don't like treating marriage as a business, and I can't agree to this.
But I can guarantee that I will do my best to help Yang Xue and Yang will never fall into her hands. Director Yang will still actively receive treatment and live for a few more years to protect Yang Xue and Yang."
Yang's father stared hard at Wang Gang's eyes, as if he wanted to see through his sincerity.
Wang Gang calmly accepted Father Yang's scrutiny without flinching.
In the end, Father Yang was defeated.
"As Yang Xue's father, I beg you to help her, okay?" Yang's father said softly.
Wang Gang nodded heavily, and Father Yang felt relieved, called his daughter into the private room, and then told her about his illness.
After Yang Xue learned that her father had cancer, she was so excited that she wanted to take him to the hospital immediately.
"Calm down." Wang Gang held Yang Xue's shoulders and consoled him: "Most of the doctors are off work now. I will personally accompany you to the hospital tomorrow to find experts to treat your uncle."
Yang Xue was confused and said: "Will you really accompany me?"
"Don't worry, I will always be with you." Wang Gang promised.
Father Yang saw that his daughter seemed to have support, slowly calmed down, and couldn't help but smile happily.
"With Xiao Han by your side from now on, I will feel at ease even if I leave."
Yang Xue said unhappily: "Dad, if you say anything discouraging, your illness will definitely be cured."
