I walked over, stood next to Fang Ling, glanced at the bulletin board, and said, "Ling'er, what are you looking at?"
"Brother, you're here. I'm looking at the notice above."
The contents on the notice board can be summarized into three items. The first is that the building will resume business tonight. Due to lack of preparation, it will only entertain guests with VIP cards; the second is that the price of tonight's dishes will be determined by the customers after they finish eating; the third is that it will resume business tomorrow.
Normal business.
After reading it, I said happily: "This Xiao Tian has resorted to setting his own prices again."
Fang Ling also smiled: "Yes, this has almost become Xiao Tian's signature, brother, but is this first point inappropriate?"
"Ling'er, what's wrong?"
"Brother, do you think that if we open the door for business, it should be open, but now there are restrictions? Will it offend a large number of guests who do not have VIP cards?"
In addition to the development direction of Shifeng Commercial Bank, I basically no longer interfere with the specific affairs of the commercial bank. They are all handled by Xiao Tian, the head of the commercial bank. Tongle Building is now part of the commercial bank, and its specific operations are also fully controlled by Xiao Tian.
Responsible. At first, Xiao Tian was still a little bit reluctant to let go, and would always be in my way.
When he went to Shifeng Commercial Bank, he reported all matters to me. In recent days, I went less often, and instead let him show his subjective initiative. If I didn't show up, he couldn't find me. There were no mobile phones in this era, but things still happened.
It happens every day. As the head of the trading company, Xiao Tian can only take on this responsibility by himself.
Don't be suspicious when you employ people, don't use people when you are suspicious.
Of course, I will personally make the decision on major matters.
"Well, I don't think there's anything wrong with this. Tongle House is positioned as the most high-end restaurant in Lin'an City, so its customer base is mainly for those aristocratic businessmen who hold VIP cards, or some officials, and they have such privileges
The hearts of rich people are twisted. They only choose expensive ones and like to compare. They cannot judge with ordinary people's mentality. Xiao Tian's method is to make Tonglelou's VIP card become a status symbol. I think it is
The best way to go."
Over the past few months, under the influence of me as a businessman, Fang Ling has begun to understand a lot of business knowledge. Fang Ling admired him and said, "Brother, how come everything you say makes sense when it comes to your mouth?"
"Haha, Ling'er, let's go in and try the dishes with MSG added."
There were several waiters standing at the door, greeting guests with smiles and checking VIP cards. Most of the waiters in Tongle Building knew me. One of them, who looked like a foreman, hurriedly welcomed us inside and took us upstairs to Room No. 1 Tianzi.
.Since Xiao Tian joined Shifeng Trading Company, Tongle Building has also become the property of Shifeng Trading Company. This Emperor's Room No. 1 has become my exclusive private room. Even when I am away, it is not open to the public.
At this time, the first and second floors were fully booked, and soon, various dishes ordered by customers were placed on the table one after another.
"Are these dishes the same as before?" The guests shouted when they saw that the dishes on the table were the same as before.
"Haha, sir, miss, master, madam, you guys try it first." The guys quickly smiled and said, "We at Tonglelou will not destroy our own sign."
"Then let's try it first, please."
"Ah, fresh."
"This vegetable dish is so fresh. Waiter, did you add a lot of broth? How many copper coins will it cost?"
"Sir, look at it, this is a genuine stir-fry, there are traces of broth there."
“Fresh, good.”
"It's fresh and delicious. How is it made? Is it all soaked in the broth?"
“This VIP card is worth it.”
There were compliments everywhere in the restaurant.
Xiao Tian walked to the middle of the restaurant with a smile and said loudly: "Dear guests, you have all eaten the new dishes in this restaurant just now. You must feel that the taste is different. Yes, it is what you call umami. This is not what
Made from broth, you
Look, the small bag of powder in my hand is called Shifeng MSG. The umami flavor you eat in the dishes is due to the addition of this condiment. Remember, this is called MSG, Shifeng MSG. From today on,
Our catering industry has another condiment, sour
In addition to sweet, bitter, spicy and spicy, this umami flavor is added to all dishes in the future. In order to thank you for your long-term support of our Tongle House, all VIPs present tonight can receive gifts with their VIP cards.
A small bag of MSG, you can use it after you go back
You can enjoy this delicious taste by putting it in your own dishes. You can consult our store clerk for specific usage. In addition, Xiao hereby announces that in three days, if you like it, you can go to Shifeng Commercial Bank or our restaurant.
Buy this MSG.”
"How many copper coins does this bag cost?" a guest asked.
"A bag of MSG is worth copper coins, certainly not a small bag like this."
After Xiao Tian finished speaking, many voices below began to whisper.
"consistent?"
"Is it expensive?"
“It’s okay, it’s so delicious, it’s not too expensive.”
Fang Ling said: "Brother, what do you think, is it always expensive?"
"It's very expensive, but in the eyes of rich people, it's worth it."
During the Song Dynasty, silver was rare and most were traded in copper coins. The currency unit of copper coins was Guanhe Wen, which was always equivalent to one thousand Wen. A copper coin was equivalent to one tael of silver. According to some calculation methods, it was always equivalent to today's
Three hundred yuan to buy a bag of crude MSG is naturally surprisingly expensive.
According to records in Water Margin, when Yang Zhi was selling knives, Niu Er said, "I bought a kitchen knife for thirty cents, and it can also cut meat and tofu." This means that in the Song Dynasty, an ordinary kitchen knife had three
Ten Wen is equivalent to nine yuan. Imagine buying a bag of MSG with the same amount of money that can buy more than thirty kitchen knives. In the eyes of modern people, it is very expensive.
However, it is the same in any era. Things are more valuable when they are rare. This is an unchanging principle.
"Shopkeeper Xiao, can you hand over the buying and selling rights of Fujian Road to me?" A voice with a strong Hokkien accent sounded.
Xiao Tian knew the speaker, he was Lin Zhixiong, a leader in the Fujian business community. His industry was involved in a wide range of industries, and he also had a large-scale ocean-going fleet. Xiao Tian did not dare to be too negligent, and clasped his fists and said: "Shopkeeper Lin, this is
The matter needs to be discussed later. It will take about a month for the MSG workshop of our company to be completed. It is estimated that it will be ready for mass production by mid-May. I will be the first to come to shopkeeper Lin to discuss cooperation matters.
."
Lin Zhixiong smiled: "Brother Xiao, keep your word."
"Brother Lin, you have watched my little brother grow up, how could he lie to me?"
"Shopkeeper Xiao, who do you want on Guangdong Road?" another person said.
"Mr. Xiao, can Jiangxi Road give us Kangyong Trading Company?"
"Of course Jiangxi Road should give us Shengquan Trading Company. You Kang Yong doesn't have the strength, right?"
"Nonsense, you guys don't have the strength to win all over."
...
"Brother, it's very lively."
"Yes, it seems that these people have sensed the business opportunity. Xiao Tian's new product launch conference is considered a success."
Seeing that the scene was a bit chaotic, Xiao Tian hurriedly said: "Everyone, distinguished guests, stop for a moment, stop for a moment, calm down, and listen to what Xiao has to say. Today, everyone just wants to enjoy the dishes in this building, and don't talk about anything else, about the trading rights of various places.
, Xiao will ask for instructions from the big owner of Shifeng Commercial Bank, and hold a meeting at Shifeng Commercial Bank in late April. At that time, our commercial bank will issue invitation letters to all shopkeepers. Xiao guarantees that this matter will be conducted openly, fairly and justly.
, everyone can rest assured.”
Lin Zhixiong laughed and said: "Brother Xiao, you are really young and promising. These three gentlemen's words are really the king of business, they are incisive and incisive."
"Brother Lin, you have given me a reward. This is not what my younger brother said."
"Is it what the old shopkeeper said?"
"Brother, it's not what my father said, it's what my boss said."
"Really, the owner of Shifeng Trading Company?"
I sat in the royal study, reminiscing about the dishes with MSG added. After almost half a year, I finally tasted the delicious flavor of MSG that I have been accustomed to for a long time.
"Don't eat too much MSG. Just like table salt, there are too many additives in it, you know?"
"But dishes without MSG are not delicious at all."
"Why, you are disobedient and you dare to talk back to me?" Le Lingshan said angrily.
"How dare you, my dear wife." I quickly apologized.
"This is so good." Le Lingshan turned from anger to joy.
I am not a very expressive person. I remember once watching a movie about a foreign emperor who did not love his country but his beauty. I told Le Lingshan that as long as I was with her, I would not be the emperor even if I was asked to do so.
willing.
I have lived an imperial life without MSG for half a year. Alas, as long as Lelingshan can come back to me, it doesn't matter if I don't eat MSG for the rest of my life and don't become an emperor.