Hearing the steward's words, Xu Shan seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw.
There was really nothing he could do about the current situation.
Even if Jiang Yunyi's nephew Li Chaowei became a clerk, that would be an afterthought and would not solve the current predicament.
"Sir... although we may lose those drinkers from the world, some wealthy businessmen and drinkers from princes and nobles will still come to our Zuixian Pavilion... They value the taste of the wine and food rather than their status in the world.
The only ones who are wavering right now are the scribes and scholars."
The steward hurriedly bowed.
"That's true..."
Xu Shan's expression softened slightly.
This group of people look down on people in the world from the bottom of their hearts. Zuixianlou's signature dishes are well-known and attractive.
"Master, if we can't afford to offend Xue Song, why can't we offend Li Mo from Moran Bookstore? This person just lives in Yibo Building. As long as we find a way to drive this person out of Yibo Building, there will be a lot less people to go to.
The diners at Yi Bo House are watching the excitement. In this way, our Zui Xian Restaurant cannot say that it is far superior to Yi Bo House, but it can still compete with them."
The butler continued his analysis.
"Um?"
Xu Shan's eyes lit up.
Yes, why didn't I think of this... Xue Song and Shi Mo are powerful, but Li Mo is just a lecturer, and I am not afraid of him.
But how to get Li Mo out of Yibo Building is another problem.
Now everyone knows that it was Xue Song who took Li Mo in, but Li Mo brought a lot of business to Xue Song's Yibo Building. How could Xue Song let him go so easily?
"I don't know what I know. I recently heard about something from some diners who came from the western capital, and it has something to do with Li Mo!"
The housekeeper looked around and deliberately lowered his voice.
"What's up?"
Xu Shan leaned forward, interested.
"It is reported that Li Mo's father Li Chen will celebrate his 60th birthday in two months and has invited many dignitaries. There are even rumors that several of Li Chen's brothers who have been crowned kings will also come to celebrate this birthday. This matter
It has spread in the Western Capital! Although Li Mo is a concubine, he must return to the Western Capital when encountering such a big event."
The steward touched the few beards he had.
One of the advantages of working in a restaurant is that you can hear about things happening in various places, especially those in the Western Capital.
"Li Mo's father's birthday? Will those who have been crowned kings be there too?"
Xu Shan was shocked.
It is rare for several great princes to gather together at the same time. Is it possible that Li Chen's lineage will rise again?
"Well! Don't worry, sir. The princes gathered at the Li Mansion were not here specifically to celebrate his birthday. They just happened to meet Li Chen's birthday when they came to Beijing to discuss matters. After all, they are brothers. If they don't go, they will inevitably be criticized by the world for being ruthless.
,Therefore...this Li Mo..."
The butler smiled sinisterly.
The meaning is already obvious.
"But... after his birthday, Li Mo will still return to Yibo Tower!"
Xu Shan understands the butler's thoughts. Coming and going will waste a lot of time, but Li Mo will eventually come back. Once he comes back, Yibo Tower will continue to compete for the customers of Zuixian Tower.
"Master, you can think about why Li Mo came to Dongdu alone to seek life. He must have been squeezed out by his brothers in the family, and he has no status as a concubine. But what if the master is secretly thinking of a way to let the Li family live in the west?
They all arranged an errand for Li Mo, how dare he not obey?
Even if Li Mo wanted to come back, Xue Song would not dare to take him back. No matter how powerful the people in the world are, they will never be able to offend the Li family."
"Arrange errands?"
Xu Shan looked at the housekeeper and fell into deep thought.
Not to mention, it is indeed a good idea.
As long as Li Mo stays in Xidu forever and cannot return to Yibo Tower to give lectures, the business of Zuixian Tower will not be affected again.
"But how can we get the Li family to arrange errands for Li Mo?"
After returning to his senses, Xu Shan frowned slightly.
Li Mo is a concubine and is not well-liked. Even if Li Mo is well-liked, it is impossible for Li Chen to kick him out of the mansion and set up his own business. Now it is almost impossible for the Li family to arrange errands for Li Chen. What's more important is that he
There is no need to try to catch up with the Li family.
"Sir, this matter is actually simple. All you need is this..."
The manager leaned next to Xu Shan and whispered.
After listening for a while, Xu Shan's face became more and more satisfied.
"Okay! That's it, Zhu Cang!"
Turning his head, Xu Shan looked at Zhu Cang beside him.
"Sir, please speak!"
"You go to Xidu immediately... and so on... By the way, also, you find two more powerful warriors in the manor outside the city, and keep an eye on Li Mo at all times.
, Master, I want to know Li Mo’s every move.”
Xu Shan began to arrange his own plan.
"Yes, sir."
.......
As night falls, the moon hangs on the branches, and hundreds of birds return to their nests,
Yi Bo Building,
After a busy day, everyone finally rested. Except for the Poet Demon King Chang Ling who had not returned from his work, Mr. Lu Fang, the accountant, had just finished reporting the accounts to Li Mo.
Today I made a total of one tael from booking seats and selling copies, and a net profit of thirty taels from food and drinks, which can be said to be the most in the history of Yibo House.
But Li Mo also understands.
The income of thirty-one taels a day is already the limit.
The restaurant was packed with customers today and there was not a single empty seat. Unless Yibo Building could expand its scale, it would have to put more effort into its food and beverages.
"Mr. Lang, there are a lot of diners in the restaurant today. I looked at the two monkeys. Xiaohai and the others are a little busy... How about..."
Xue Song turned around and looked at the exhausted people, hesitated for a moment, and said.
"Tomorrow we will recruit some waiters and kitchen helpers, and we will also hire some literate workers."
Nodding, Li Mo understood what Xue Song meant.
He was okay...it was just a lecture, but all his subordinates were so busy that it was difficult to rest. Also, once the movable type engraving is completed, some help with typesetting is needed.
Before, I had no one because I had no money.
This problem no longer exists.
"Um!"
Xue Song was overjoyed and thought to himself, it seemed that he was indeed with the wrong person. A good master is one who can be considerate of his subordinates.
"By the way, Brother Xue, I will go to the east of the city early tomorrow, and I will leave the matter of Yibo Tower to you..."
After a pause, Li Mo said again.
"Lang Jun is going to the east of the city tomorrow? But we haven't reached an agreement with the boss of Xuanyang Paper Mill?"
Xue Song frowned.
"The business has been settled! But Boss Liu told me about a manor outside the city that was sold at a low price. It's very interesting. I want to take a look... If it's possible, I can buy it."
Li Mo didn't hide anything about Xue Song.
Looking at the entire Yibo Tower, in fact, the only real direct descendants are Xue Song, Li Hai and Wang Changling.
"You want to buy a manor? Why don't you accompany me there?"
Hearing this, Xue Song's face softened slightly and he said hurriedly.
"No, you are the master of Yibo Tower now. If you follow me, someone will inevitably find out the clues."
Waving his hand, Li Mo signaled Xue Song not to worry.
I just looked at the manor and came back if it didn't suit me.