Siheyuan: The eldest brother of the He family, abuses Shazhu at the beginning

He Yuliang and Liu Xiaofang looked at each other and said with a smile, "Come in and tell me."

Several people sat at the stone table in the yard. He Yuzhu said excitedly, "The restaurant's business has been getting better and better recently. We plan to expand the scale, add a few more tables, and hire some waiters."

Liu Xiaofang nodded and agreed: "This is a good idea. If the business is good, we will naturally expand the scale."

He Yuliang also expressed his support: "Yes, expansion is necessary, but we must pay attention to the quality of service and not ignore the feelings of the guests because of being busy."

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Brother Yuliang. We will definitely pay attention to it."

At this time, there was another knock on the courtyard door. He Yuliang got up to open the door and found that it was Aunt Li and several neighbors. They walked in with some snacks and fruits, smiling.

"Is today a big day?" He Yuliang asked with a smile.

He Yuliang put down the phone and sighed: "Yes, Xiaofang. The rent is going to increase again, an additional 2500 yuan per month."

Liu Xiaofang's face showed an anxiety that was difficult to conceal: "This... This is the third price increase. What should we do? Our budget is already very tight."

He Yuliang rubbed his forehead and said, "We have to find a solution as soon as possible. We can't let the restaurant encounter a crisis because of the rent problem."

The two fell silent. They had never thought that although their business was good, they would also face such huge financial pressure. The extra 2500 yuan per month was already a big burden for them, not to mention the increase in other expenses.

A few days later, they finally decided to hold a family meeting. He Yuliang's mother and Liu Xiaofang's parents came to the courtyard and sat together to discuss how to deal with the upcoming rent increase.

Mother He frowned and said, "This increase is too big. We don't have much savings. How can we pay so much more rent every month?"

Father Liu also chimed in, “Yes, although business is good now, with such a large expenditure, we are a bit struggling.”

Mother Liu sighed softly and said, "Xiaofang, have you thought it through? This price increase is quite significant."

He Yuliang and Liu Xiaofang looked at each other, knowing that their decision was related to the livelihood of the entire family. After some discussion, they finally agreed to adjust the prices of dishes as much as possible, but still keep them at a reasonable level so as not to affect the consumption experience of customers.

On a busy afternoon, He Yuliang and Liu Xiaofang finally had a moment of free time. They sat in a small private room in the restaurant and pondered how to deal with the upcoming rent increase.

Liu Xiaofang picked up her notebook, turned on the computer, and began to browse the latest trends in the catering industry. Her brows were furrowed, and she seemed to be looking for some kind of solution.

He Yuliang sat next to her, looking up at the street view outside the window, and he couldn't help feeling anxious. He knew that although the restaurant's business had always been good, the additional expenses of 2500 yuan per month were indeed a big burden for them.

"Xiaofang, have you found any clues?" He Yuliang turned around and asked.

Liu Xiaofang stopped what she was doing and sighed, "Yuliang, I'm looking for areas where we can optimize and see if we can reduce some costs, at least to cope with the rent increase this time."

He Yuliang nodded and agreed, "Yes, we have to look for it from all sides and can't just sit there and wait for death."

Just then, a cough was heard in the living room. They looked up and found that it was He's mother and Liu's father who came in. He's mother looked a little anxious, walked up to them and said, "Yuliang, Xiaofang, your father and I know what happened recently."

Father Liu nodded and said seriously, "We understand your pressure, but the rent increase this time is really too big."

He Yuliang rubbed his forehead gently and said with a wry smile: "Mom and Dad, there is nothing we can do about this matter. No one can change the current situation in the city."

Liu Xiaofang went on to say: "We are trying to find a way to cope with the increase in expenses without affecting the restaurant business."

Mother He sighed and consoled him, "Son, we understand your feelings. It's just that the increase this time is too big, and I'm really worried that it will affect your business."

Father Liu looked at He Yuliang and Liu Xiaofang and said in a heavy tone, "Why don't you consider changing places? Or look for other solutions?"

He Yuliang shook his head and said, "Dad, the rent in the city has risen so high now, and moving to another place may not be much cheaper. Besides, our customer base is all here, and we may lose a lot of old customers if we move."

Liu Xiaofang added: "Yes, Mom and Dad, we still hope to stick to our current location. After all, the restaurant's location and reputation are what we have accumulated over many years of operation."

He's mother and Liu's father looked at each other and understood their decision. Although they were still worried, they knew that He Yuliang and Liu Xiaofang were reasonable people and would not easily make irresponsible decisions.

The topic turned to other things at home. He's mother began to ask about recent guests and food sales, while Liu's father became concerned about the maintenance of the flowers and plants at home and the changes in the yard.

The afternoon sun shines through the window into the small private room, illuminating the harmonious scene of their family. Although the outside world is constantly changing, in this warm space, the love and support of the family is always the most powerful backing.

A few days later, one evening, He Yuliang and Liu Xiaofang sat in their home study, carefully studying the latest financial statements. While comparing expenditures and income, they wondered if there were any undiscovered cost-saving opportunities.

"Xiaofang, look here, our purchase costs in the past few months seem to be a bit high." He Yuliang said, pointing to the data on the report.

Liu Xiaofang frowned and looked at it, then nodded, "Yes, it looks like we do have some waste of materials. Should we readjust our weekly purchase plan to reduce some waste?"

He Yuliang thought for a moment and said, "We can give it a try, and we can also consider negotiating prices with some suppliers. Maybe we can get some discounts."

Liu Xiaofang nodded and said, "That's a good idea. I'll call the suppliers tomorrow to see if it's possible to adjust the price."

The two began to mark and record the expenses on the report. Behind the seemingly simple action, they were actually trying to keep the restaurant alive and stable. They knew that every expense was related to the operation of the restaurant and the life of the family, and they could not be careless.