Arriving at the private room on the third floor, Lin Xuan asked Cao Hu and Zhang Dayong to take the soldiers down for dinner, and then replaced the soldiers who guarded the carriages and horses to come over for dinner.
It just so happens that there aren't many people in Keyun Building, so it's convenient.
Zhao Min asked people to bring food and wine, hesitated for a moment, and then retreated.
He planned to wait until Lin Xuan finished eating.
"Sir, it seems that shopkeeper Zhao has something to say to you." Chunyue noticed Zhao Min's abnormality and reminded him.
Lin Xuan smiled and said: "I know what he wants to say, let's eat first."
Zhao Min just wanted him to pay attention and make Keyunlou's business better.
But Lin Xuan is not short of money now. Even if Keyunlou's business is good, how much money can he make?
Ke Yun Lou is ordinary, and because it is located in the West Market, although it relied on its cooking and strange stories, it attracted many dignitaries to dine here.
But once other restaurants also have these, those people will naturally not come, because the quality of Keyun Restaurant is too low for them.
And because the food at Keyunlou is relatively expensive, those wealthy families cannot afford it, so they are now half-dead.
If you want your business to improve, it's easy, you just need to restore the previous price.
After all, the business of Keyunlou was good in the past. There were so many businessmen traveling all over the West Market. As long as the price goes down, there will naturally be a lot of people eating.
But it didn't make sense to Lin Xuan. He was wondering whether to sell Keyun Tower.
Chunyue knew that Lin Xuan had the habit of drinking tea after meals. After the meal, someone brought hot water and made Lin Xuan tea.
Zhao Min had been paying attention to Lin Xuan's box. When he knew that Lin Xuan had finished eating, he arranged his clothes and came to the box.
"Master, are you satisfied with the food in the restaurant?" Zhao Min asked with a smile.
Lin Xuan nodded and said: "Yes, it has improved a lot compared to when I first taught."
His cooking skills were just like that, and the dishes cooked by the chef at Keyunlou were already better than his.
In addition, there are only so many ancient seasonings, so there is nothing to be picky about.
"As long as you are satisfied, Mr. Zhao," Zhao Min said with a smile.
Lin Xuan waved his hand and said, "Uncle Zhao, I know what you want to say. I have an idea now, please listen to it."
Zhao Min was overjoyed, thinking that Lin Xuan had another good idea, and quickly said: "Sir, please tell me."
"I'm going to sell Keyun Building." Lin Xuan said.
Zhao Min exclaimed: "Sir, do you want to sell Keyun Tower?"
Lin Xuan smiled and said: "Uncle Zhao, don't be impatient, listen to me slowly."
"Uncle Zhao, you are loyal to my Lin family. I know this. After the Keyun Building is sold, you can help me take care of other businesses, or you can work as a steward in the house."
I don't blame Zhao Min for the poor business of Ke Yunlou. After all, it has to be high-end, and the previous features are gone. The price is so expensive, so it is natural that the business is not good.
During Zhao Min's management of Keyun Tower, he did not harm the public and private interests, which is very rare.
Compared with ability, Lin Xuan values loyalty.
Zhao Min was very hesitant in his heart. Whether he was taking care of other businesses or working as a manager in the Lin family, it would definitely be better than being the shopkeeper in Keyun Tower.
But he was really unwilling to sell out the Keyun Building after having managed it for so many years.
"Master, I have been with the master for seventeen years, and have been taking care of Keyun Tower for fourteen years. I already have feelings for Keyun Tower. I beg you not to sell Keyun Tower." Zhao Min prayed a little.
said.
Lin Xuan was silent. In his opinion, the profit of Keyunlou was too low and not worth it at all.
But as Zhao Min said, he already has feelings for Ke Yunlou. If he just sells her, would it be a little cruel to him?
Seeing that Lin Xuan was silent, Zhao Min thought that Lin Xuan must sell Keyun Tower, and said quickly: "Master, not only do I have deep feelings for Ke Yun Tower, but the master also has deep feelings for Ke Yun Tower. And Master,
Normally, you need a place to entertain guests."
Yes, the money Ke Yunlou earns now is nothing to the Lin family.
But Ke Yun Tower has a different meaning to Lin Dongyang.
Although the Lin family has a mountain of money, Lin Dongyang still manages his former property with all his heart.
It's just that after he handed over Ke Yun Tower to Lin Xuan to take care of it, he never asked about it.
Although he didn't ask, it didn't mean that he didn't care.
The profits from these industries are only about a thousand dollars a year, which is nothing to the current Lin family.
But Lin Dongyang did not give up, because this was the foundation he had laid and it had a different emotion.
If he sells Keyun Tower, will Lin Dongyang be sad?
In addition, another sentence from Zhao Min also moved him.
He really needed a place to entertain friends.
Although you can usually have a banquet at home, there are times when it is inconvenient.
He can also go to other restaurants, but how can his own restaurant make him feel safe?
"Uncle Zhao, I didn't think carefully. Don't worry, I won't sell Keyun Building." Lin Xuan said.
"Thank you, sir." Zhao Min said gratefully.
"I'm going to rebuild Keyun Building." Lin Xuan said.
"Reconstruction?" Zhao Min was a little surprised.
Lin Xuan nodded and said: "Uncle Zhao, you can also buy the shops on the left and right sides of Keyun Building. It doesn't hurt to add some more money. I'm going to demolish Keyun Building and the two shops next to it and build a new one."
A bigger restaurant.”
Zhao Min's eyes widened. Keyundu originally occupies a large area, and the two shops next to it also occupy a very large area. If they are all demolished and a new restaurant is built, it will be one of the best, if not the largest in Chang'an.
The business of the restaurant is not good now, but fortunately it is not losing money. This is why he begged Lin Xuan not to sell the restaurant.
If he loses money, even if he has deep feelings for Ke Yunlou, he will not mention it.
If he built a bigger one, he couldn't guarantee whether he would lose money.
"Sir, please think about it again. After all, this is the West Market. Building such a big restaurant will not be of much use." Zhao Min said.
Lin Xuan shook his head and said, "Just do as I say. When the time comes, I guarantee that Ke Yun Restaurant will be the best restaurant in Chang'an."
Isn't it just low grade?
After all, he is a time-travelling person, so he can't play with the ancients even if he plays with the high-end?
When the restaurant is built and decorated according to his instructions, it is guaranteed to become the best restaurant in Chang'an.
By then, if you don’t have a hundred strings, you’ll be embarrassed to come in.
What? It’s so expensive and no one will come?
No kidding, there is no shortage of rich people in any generation.
As the capital of the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an had a population of one million and there was no shortage of wealthy people.
"Yes." Seeing Lin Xuan say this, Zhao Min had no choice but to agree.
"Uncle Zhao is not in a hurry now. It will be built after the spring of next year." Lin Xuan said.
Although Xu Guangfu will build a Cuju parlor later this year, building a restaurant does not require too many people. It should be no problem to divide some people into doing so.
After appeasing Zhao Min, Lin Xuan took Chunyue and the others back home.
As soon as he got home, Lin Ping came over.
"Sir, the King of Han sent someone to send an invitation, asking you to attend a banquet at the Han King's residence in three days." Lin Ping said.
"King of Han? Li Yuanchang?" Lin Xuan frowned slightly.
This guy, in history, rebelled together with Li Chengqian.
Although he didn't know what role Li Yuanchang played in it.
But after thinking about it for a moment, I knew that he must have some evil intentions.
If he rebels on his own, it can be said that it is for the throne.
The prince already holds the highest title, so what's the benefit of helping Li Chengqian rebel?
Even if Li Chengqian's rebellion succeeds, he will only gain some food, but if he fails, he will lose his head.
Li Yuanchang is not a fool and must know this.
He supported Li Chengqian, probably for his own purpose.