Originally, this so-called blind date was an impromptu idea between Li Bolin and Liu Cheng. Not only had Li Xuan not been consulted before, but Liu Sitian was also forced to come.
Liu Sitian was reluctant when she came, but Li Bolin boasted about Li Xuan again, saying that Li Xuan was young, promising and capable, and was enjoying a good time in Anzhou.
Liu Sitian was even more unconvinced.
What great people can come out of a small place like Anzhou?
Uncle Li must be bragging to each other! Besides, so what if Li Xuan is capable?
This girl graduated from the business school of Haidu University at a young age. Now she studies under a famous economics professor and manages the Success Building. She has a rich academic career. Could she be worse than Li Xuan?
Anyway, I don't like that kind of person. I just wait for him to come and give him a few difficult problems and let him retreat.
With this kind of thinking, Liu Sitian would naturally feel unhappy.
When Li Xuan arrived, his first impression on Liu Sitian was actually quite good. After all, Li Xuan's handsomeness was beyond the normal range. As long as she was a woman with normal aesthetics, there was no one she wouldn't like.
At that moment, Liu Sitian's mind changed a little and she thought she could give Li Xuan a chance.
Who knew that Zhuge Xuan would appear later and completely anger Liu Sitian.
Li Xuan, you bastard, you came on a blind date with me and you actually brought another woman with you?
And she is a woman who is much older than me. Do you look down on me?
Liu Sitian was so angry that she completely blocked Li Xuan in her heart and has been waiting for an opportunity to take revenge.
This opportunity finally came. When she heard that Zhuge Xuan actually had a child, Liu Sitian couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Of course Li Xuan wouldn't care, and Zhuge Xuan didn't care either. She had been fully mentally prepared since she decided to attend this party with Li Xuan.
"Um...Lao Li, sister-in-law, come here and have a drink."
Liu Cheng quickly calmed down the atmosphere and said.
Li Bolin picked up the wine glass and drank it.
Yang Xiuli simply sighed.
When Li Xuan saw them like this, he knew that he was playing too big a game.
At this time, Liu Sitian became more active.
"Li Xuan, what are you and Sister Xuan doing in Hainan this time? Is it tourism?"
Liu Sitian asked with a smile, "Do you need me to drive you around?"
"We are here to attend the Maritime Economic Forum."
Li Xuan said.
"Oh, you are also here to attend the Hai Jing Conference.
There are many high-level projects at the Maritime Economic Conference, which are definitely not seen in Anzhou. It would be good for you to come and learn from them.
By the way, Chen Rui also participated in this maritime economic conference and will also speak at the catering industry forum tomorrow.
If you are free, you can go see the world."
Liu Sitian pointed to the young man beside her and said.
This young man's name is Chen Rui, he is Liu Cheng's godson and the general manager of the catering department of Chenggong Building.
"Catering industry forum?
Sister Xuan, will you also participate?"
Li Xuan turned around and asked Zhuge Xuan.
Zhuge Xuan nodded and said, "Yes, I will also participate."
"Are you participating too?
Are you looking for franchise opportunities?"
Liu Sixian asked Zhuge Xuan casually, regarding her as a small boss.
"Well, that's right."
Zhuge Xuan smiled.
Zhuge Xuan did come to talk about joining, but it was not her joining someone else, but someone who wanted to join her upgraded version of Shu Hotpot.
Since being prompted by Li Xuan last time, Zhuge Xuan has upgraded the brand of Shudi Hotpot and created a new "Ding Dian" brand, which is a high-end catering brand under Shudi Hotpot.
Because of the various ingredients provided by Li Xuan, Ding Dian Hotpot became popular throughout Anju as soon as it opened.
Membership system, limited reception, table reservation one month in advance, and high prices, all these barriers cannot stop the wealthy people in Anzhou from pursuing delicious food.
Nowadays in Anzhou, proving a person's identity and status does not depend on what neighborhood he lives in, what kind of car he drives, or what brand of clothes he wears, but whether he is a member of Dingdian Hotpot! In Anzhou
There is even a joke among the upper-class circles in the state: A man goes on a blind date and has neither a car nor a house, but he takes a photo of a hot pot membership card, and the girl immediately falls in love with him! Although the joke is exaggerated
The ingredients truly reflect the deliciousness of Ding Dian hot pot.
Not only is Anzhou popular, Dingding Hotpot's two subsequent branches in Pingzhou and Jinjiang are also extremely popular, and people have made reservations for several months.
Shudi Hotpot has always been a very successful catering company, but now Dingdian Hotpot is booming again, attracting the attention of the entire catering industry.
Half a month ago, several directors of the Chinese Cuisine Association made a special trip to Anzhou. After tasting a Dian Dian hot pot meal, they were so amazed that they immediately invited Zhuge Xuan to participate in this Maritime Economics Catering Industry Forum to share her experience with the industry.
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In addition, there are several well-known Chinese catering companies that hope to cooperate with Zhuge Xuan. It would be great if they could join one or two Ding Dian Hotpot.
Naturally, Liu Sitian didn't know about these things. She just thought that Zhuge Xuan was looking for an opportunity, and her words were quite arrogant.
"Chen Rui knows many big-brand manufacturers. If you like any of them, you can ask Chen Rui to say hello to you."
Liu Sitian said.
"Then thank you in advance."
Zhuge Xuan is such a fine person, she said with a smile.
After this chat, the atmosphere relaxed a little. Although Li Bolin and Yang Xiuli still had sullen faces, at least they were not as embarrassed as before.
Li Xuan and Zhuge Xuan took the opportunity to toast Liu Cheng and his wife with two glasses of wine, then looked at each other and felt that time was almost up, so they prepared to leave.
At this time, Chen Rui's cell phone rang. After he answered the call, he hummed a few times and his face became a little ugly.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Rui looked at Liu Chengdao: "Godfather, Mr. Fan called. He said he has decided to quit."
"What?
Didn't you say that he should think about it again and there is still room for redemption? Why did he suddenly quit again?
How did you negotiate with him? Did you tell him that we can give you the greatest sincerity and discount?"
Liu Cheng's face also became ugly, and he asked anxiously.
"He said that the overall environment of the building is not good now, the flow of people is too low, and he is worried that it will affect the brand effect.
Moreover, the conditions offered by Yifeng Building are similar to ours, so he has decided to move to Yifeng Building."
Chen Ruidao.
"What should we do?
If even the Kaifeng dishes are moved away, we will have very few catering projects left, and the flow of people will become lower and lower, creating a vicious cycle!"
Liu Cheng was chatting and laughing just now, but now he became very depressed.
"I will think of another way. I have recently talked about some catering projects, and they are also interested in moving in."
Chen Rui whispered.
"What projects do you have?"
Liu Cheng's eyes lit up.
"Uh... there are Sun Kee Roujiamo, Shu Yellow Braised Chicken and Rice, Wangjia Sauce Pork Ribs, Chen Liang Mala Tang, Fragrant Rice Noodles..." Chen Rui said several project names, but his voice became lower and lower.
Liu Cheng's face became even more ugly. These projects were all very low-end. In the past, it was impossible to enter the Success Building.
But now...Liu Cheng's wife suddenly said: "Liu Cheng, we'd better go back and talk about these things."
Liu Cheng nodded and said apologetically to Li Bolin and Yang Xiuli: "I encountered a little trouble in business, which made you laugh."
Li Bolin laughed dryly and said: "In business, these are inevitable things.
By the way, is it a big problem? Can it be solved?"
"It's not easy to handle... Sigh, I don't know if I can pass this level.
If not, I'm afraid I'll have to start over in Haidu."
Liu Cheng smiled bitterly, raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp, his face turning red.
When something like this happened, it was not appropriate for Li Xuan and Zhuge Xuan to leave immediately, so they could only stay with them silently.
After Liu Cheng drank a few glasses of wine, he began to vomit bitterness. Only then did everyone realize that the seemingly successful building was actually riddled with holes and faced a great crisis.