The three of them finished the prepared meat and meatballs, while Zhang Fugui and Gu Weidao rushed to pour two gourds of wine into their stomachs.
It's a hearty meal.
Li Changan couldn't help but take a few sips, sweating all over his body.
The hot pot restaurant matter has also been finalized.
Zhang Ji Restaurant was renamed Wangfu Ji No. 1. Zhang Fugui provided the store and manpower, and Li Changan provided the ingredients and wine. The two of them split the money 50-50.
"In the future, Malatang can be given over to other restaurants, bars and small stalls. Our No. 1 store should compete with those big restaurants."
"The price is a little more friendly to the people. It doesn't need to be so expensive. At least most people can afford it every now and then. A meal is about one or two hundred yuan. As for Erguotou, the price should be as high as possible to make it more popular and make it a treasure of the store."
Li Changan's handsome face turned red and he spoke with great momentum.
"What is forceful style?"
"...It means the quality of the cards, the high-end atmosphere and the class!"
The first hotpot restaurant in Linxian County was settled on the lively wine table.
"The decoration of the store needs to be changed, and some private rooms should be arranged. It seems like there is not enough space."
"Don't worry, I changed the inner courtyard into a private room, it's enough." Zhang Fugui's face turned red after drinking, and he was spitting when he spoke.
"Are you running out of time?"
"We can work together in three to five days. Among the students from the county school under Gu Jiaoyu, there is a family who specializes in this. Cooperating with Wenlu, there is no such thing as that skill. I have found it before."
"Okay, let's start preparations today. We will set up a stall to sell malatang directly in front of the store. We can't let those thirteen families feel cold."
After discussing the arrangements, Li Changan hurried back to prepare.
Gu Weidao was also arranged by Zhang Fugui to find his students, and Zhang Fugui began to make arrangements for the next few days.
The store needs to be renovated, and other businesses can stop, but Malatang cannot.
In Li Changan's words, this is an attitude, an attitude of never admitting defeat and fighting to the end.
At noon, Zhang Ji’s wine shop closed.
Many people gathered at the door.
"Boss Zhang, what's going on? Why is it closed today?"
"Yeah, don't they sell Malatang anymore?"
There were people in the crowd who were participating in the blockade and gossiping, "Isn't it because the store can't survive?"
"Go away!" Zhang Fugui's voice was louder than anyone else's, as if he was equipped with a loudspeaker, "Our store is being renovated and we will no longer be in the wine shop business."
“Opening in five days!”
"But for these five days, don't worry, everyone, Malatang will be sold as usual. I will set up a stall outside. If you want to eat, you can come here!"
The crowd started shouting again,
"Boss Zhang, what business will you do in the future? What if you want to drink?"
"That's right, we will have a place to stay when the time comes."
…
Zhang Fugui laughed and said, "Of course the wine will still be sold. There will be good wine when the time comes. The real good wine will be even better than Baihua Niang!"
"If you want to drink good wine and eat good food, just come to my place!"
"Starting from today, Zhangji Restaurant will be renamed Wangfuji No. 1 Store!"
"The big guys also helped spread the news, and we will reopen in five days, with 50% profit on the first day!"
Someone shouted, "Boss Zhang, you are so awesome."
"Is it better than Baihua Brew? Aren't you afraid that people from Qingyue Tower will argue with you?"
Many people were nodding. Baihua Niang is one of the best wines in Linxian County, and it is also the signature of Qingyue Tower.
At most, there are some that are comparable to Baihua Nong, but I have never heard of one that is better than Baihua Nong.
"Hey, don't believe it!" Zhang Fugui held a freshly written wooden sign and hung it on the wall outside the wine shop.
Eight big characters come straight into view.
Looking for Linxian’s top wine!
"I put my words here today."
"In these five days, everyone can find good wine in Linxian County."
"On the opening day, we put up all the names and asked random people to taste it. The winner in the end will be given a hundred taels of silver!"
The crowd instantly became excited.
One hundred taels of silver!?
In Linxian, one tael of silver can help an ordinary family live for a month. One hundred taels, I'll be nice.
The eyes of everyone present immediately turned red, and the comments became louder and louder.
"Of course, I will only choose one kind of the same wine. The person who delivers it first will go first. Everyone, hurry up and find a good bar. We will decide in five days!"
The crowd roared and dispersed.
That's one hundred taels of silver.
Hurry up to a big restaurant and buy some good wine!
The more expensive the better, as long as you win, you will definitely get your money back and make a lot of money!
Zhang Fugui's grin was as big as a bloody mouth.
Chang'an's brain is still good.
A brand is a complete gimmick.
There is no need to worry about no one coming on the opening day.
It is still under renovation, but the reputation of Wangfuji No. 1 store has already spread.
…
The news that Zhang Ji Restaurant was closed for renovation and renamed soon spread throughout the streets.
The reason is because of that wooden sign.
The high bounty of one hundred taels directly detonated Lin County.
But there was a group of people who gathered together again with worried faces.
Surprisingly, it was the restaurant and restaurant owners who participated in the blockade, led by shopkeeper Xie of Qingyue Tower.
"Zhang Fugui made this noise, what should we do?"
“Should we continue to reduce prices?”
"The door is closed, what the hell?"
There was a lot of chatter in the room.
Shopkeeper Xie pressed his hands and said, "Everyone, please be quiet. My boss said that Zhang Fugui's move was probably a death-defying counterattack."
"What do you mean?" Many people looked over.
"In the past few days, the business of Zhangji Restaurant is in jeopardy. If it weren't for Malatang, it would have closed down long ago. But even if there is Malatang, it won't last long."
Shopkeeper Xie said, "So just close the door and wait for the opportunity."
"It's only been five days, what's the difference between admitting defeat?"
Shopkeeper Xie's words temporarily suppressed the uneasiness in the hearts of everyone present.
"The one hundred taels Zhang Fugui mentioned was just a gimmick to attract more people. No matter how he reopens, as long as he still sells wine and vegetables, will he be able to turn the world upside down?"
"As long as we cooperate sincerely, even if the price is reduced for a month, what's wrong?"
"Everyone, please rest assured. My boss said that after the matter is completed, Qingyuelou will give you the recipe of a special side dish."
Shopkeeper Xie struck while the iron was hot and gave everyone another piece of reassurance.
"I heard that Zhangji Winery is also looking for allies. How should we deal with this?" someone said.
"What are you afraid of? How many people dare to get involved with Zhang Fugui at this time? Besides, Qingyue Tower is here..."
"We continue to blockade and contain, and the Malatang base recipe will be ours by then."
…
Li Changan is extremely busy today. He is delivering spicy hot pot base, continuing to order brass hot pot, and stocking up on more hot pot base. He has arranged all of this. It is already afternoon.
Finally, he approached Gu Weidao and presented him with a pot of Erguotou, "Gu Jiaoyu, I have a heartless request from this junior."
"Huh? Let's talk about it." After getting along with each other for this period of time, Gu Weidao's love for Li Changan's talents has become more and more intense.
Not only does he have poetry, he also has many clever ideas, and he can even make things like hot pot Erguotou.
The most important thing is that chess is destined to be hidden for a long time.
As long as he doesn't die prematurely, Li Changan's future is hard to estimate.
"Junior has told the teacher about the little sister in the family before." Li Changan said respectfully, "Today, my sister-in-law wanted to see my little sister, but she was stopped and told that she had to come up with three hundred taels of silver.
"
"Junior can definitely raise the money, but can you ask Gu Jiaoyu to help make peace? At least within this month, let Baixianglou ensure that the little girl is safe and will not be bullied."
Gu Weidao stroked his beard and said, "Okay, I will go and talk to you...Although my teaching is not a formal official position, I still have a bit of a reputation in Linxian County."
"Thank you Gu Jiaoyu!" Li Changan saluted again.
After returning home, Li Changan told Liu Zhiyin about the situation, and Liu Zhiyin finally relaxed a little.
There are only a dozen days left before the stipulated one-month deadline.
But there was still half of the gap of three hundred taels, so she couldn't help but not be anxious.
I went to Baixianglou today. At first I wanted to use one hundred taels of silver to ask Baixianglou for a few days of grace, but I was stopped.
I can't get three hundred taels, and I can't even see my little sister, let alone a grace period.
Looking at Liu Zhiyin's worried eyes, Li Changan comforted softly, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, the remaining money will be earned soon, and my little sister will be fine."
"Yesterday I said I would prepare delicious food for my sister-in-law. Let's have a good meal tonight."
"Is it that strange little pot that Erlang brought back today?"
"Well, sister-in-law will definitely like it..."
While Liu Zhiyin was preparing the side dishes, Li Changan left in a hurry.
When I came back, I was holding a bunch of fruit candied haws in my hand.
"Erlang, what are you...?"
"The book says that when people are unhappy, they will feel much better if they eat something sweet. Sister-in-law, give it a try."
Liu Zhiyin's eyes trembled slightly, looking at the thin sweat on Li Changan's forehead due to running, his heart skipped a beat for some reason.
Then in Li Changan's expectant eyes, he opened his cherry mouth and took a bite.
"It's not as sweet as yours."
"From now on, I will make sweets for my sister-in-law every day."
"But I heard people say that eating too much sugar will cause toothache."
"Don't be afraid, I'll make the candy in different ways. My sister-in-law can eat it anytime she wants. If she doesn't want to eat it, she can just put it in a jar..."