"Mo'er, you are treated much better than your brother!" Dongfang Qingshui said with a sour look.

He has no say.

Dongfang Ti patted him on the shoulder. Sometimes he also felt that his elder brother and sister-in-law were going a little too far.

Dongfang Qingmo smiled gently, reached into her small bag, took out a specially customized baseball cap, and handed it to Dongfang Qingshui.

“Here~ This is a gift for you.”

This hat is very cleverly designed to perfectly cover the hair in the front.

Dongfang Qingshui took the hat with great joy, looked at it carefully, and found that he liked this gift more and more.

However, Dongfang Ti suddenly reached out and snatched the hat away, and asked curiously, "Mo'er, your hat is really unique. Where did you buy it?"

"Second uncle, this is my hat!" Dongfang Qingshui hurriedly took back the hat and put it on his head without hesitation.

"Second Uncle, if you also like this kind of hat, I have another one here." Dongfang Qingmo smiled and took out another baseball cap from the bag and handed it to Dongfang Ti.

In fact, she had six or seven such caps custom-made.

Firstly, it can help Dongfang Qingshui cover his overly long hair. Secondly, as summer approaches and the weather gradually becomes hotter, these hats can provide good sun protection.

"This is something I specially asked someone to customize. You can't buy it on the market!" Dongfang Qingmo said proudly.

Dongfang Qingshui sighed in disappointment: "It turns out I'm not the only one who has this kind of hat!"

He originally thought this was a one-of-a-kind gift.

"This is good, Mo'er is really smart." Dongfang Ti raised the baseball cap in his hand.

"Uncle, you're too kind. Mo'er read all of this in a book!"

Dongfang Qingshui: "Which book? Did you bring it with you this time? Lend it to me!"

Dongfang Qingmo: ...

Why is she obsessed with her 'book'?

"I didn't bring any with me. I was thinking of going to the bookstore to buy some new ones."

Dongfang Qingshui was dissatisfied, "Why don't you bring such a good book out for everyone to read?"

Dongfang Qingmo rolled his eyes. How could he observe something he didn't have?

"Do you like this baseball cap?"

Dongfang Qingshui: "This is called a duckbill cap? Why is it a duckbill and not a chickenbill?"

Dongfang Ti shook his head helplessly. There must be a reason why he was not favored.

"Uncle Er likes this baseball cap very much!"

Dongfang Qingmo explained, "The characteristic of the duckbill cap is that its top is flat and has a visor that extends forward. The shape of this visor is flat and slightly curved, similar to a duck's tongue, hence the name duckbill cap."

Fortunately, she has some knowledge of it, otherwise she would know nothing about it.

"Oh~~ I like it too, thank you Mo'er."

She was thankful that she didn't have to think about books anymore.

Two hours later, the carriage entered Ripple City.

The streets were extremely busy, with warriors in tights visible everywhere.

When they arrived at their destination, they found that the restaurant had closed down.

The restaurant stands on the street, and its simple and elegant architectural style is eye-catching.

The tall wooden door was tightly closed, and above it hung a carved plaque with the three large characters "Zui Xiang Lou" engraved on it.

The restaurant is located in a pretty central area, so how could business be so bad?!

Dongfang Qingmo looked at the dusty signboard and secretly made up his mind to revive this restaurant.

After entering the restaurant, Dongfang Qingmo looked around.

The floor is paved with bluestone slabs, and the interior of the restaurant is decorated in the utmost luxury. The mahogany tables and chairs are carved with exquisite patterns, showing the superb skills of skilled craftsmen.

There are some landscape paintings hanging on the wall.

The overall feeling is still good.

Someone soon came to greet them from the back hall, "Second Master, Young Master, Young Lady!"

Dongfang Ti: "Qingshui, Mo'er, this is Manager Gao. Second Uncle has something else to do and needs to go out for a while. You can come as you please, or wait for me to come back."

There are servants to clean up, and there is no rush. He needs to arrange the sect's affairs immediately.

Dongfang Ti: "Manager Gao, from now on, when Mo'er shows up in men's clothing, call her Second Young Master or Second Young Master, and don't call her Miss."

"Yes, Second Master!"

"Well, Uncle Er, go and do your work first. My brother and I are here!"

"Okay, I'll be leaving now! Wait for me to come back."

Dongfang Ti left after he finished speaking.

Dongfang Qingshui pulled over a bench and sat down, crossed his legs, and called out, "Manager Gao."

"Master, what are your orders?"

"Is there any water? I'm so thirsty!"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Manager Gao rubbed his hands and ran to the kitchen to get water.

Dongfang Qingmo looked around and found a huge staircase not far away.

"Brother, I'll go upstairs and take a look!" Dongfang Qingmo said.

Just now when she was outside, she saw that there were three floors inside, and she wanted to go up and see what the layout was like.

Dongfang Qingmo stepped on the luxurious mahogany stairs step by step, holding the handrail and slowly climbed up.

When she reached the second floor, she saw several rooms. She opened the door and took a look. It was a very large private room.

Then go to the third floor, which has the same layout.

Finally she came to the roof, where she could overlook the entire capital city. The scenery was beautiful.

After reading it, she ran to the kitchen and back hall to take a look.

I have already made a calculation in my mind.

Dongfang Qingmo came back and sat down not far from Dongfang Qingshui. He asked, "Manager Gao, why did our Zui Xiang Lou close down?"

Shopkeeper Gao sighed and slowly spoke, "Second Young Master, there's a Huajianzui restaurant on West Street, and their prices are much lower than ours. There's also a Yunshuiyao restaurant on North Street, and their dishes are unlike anything we've ever seen. There's also a Xiangmanyuan restaurant on East Street, and their prices are also lower. These restaurants all opened half a year ago, and it seems they're deliberately targeting Zuixianglou. Our boss previously asked us to lower our prices, but when we did, they lowered them even lower. Besides, we've always insisted on using high-quality food. Lowering our prices would mean losses, and over time, our investment would increase..."

Dongfang Qingmo frowned, a look of displeasure on his face. "What? Have you checked who owns those restaurants?"

"Yes, they are all well-known and wealthy people in Lianyi City..." Manager Gao lowered his head and answered carefully.

Dongfang Qingshui slammed the table in anger, "So that's bullying?!"

"That's right... Young Master." Manager Gao nodded helplessly and sighed in his heart.

In fact, the main reason for this situation is that the master is usually busy with business and has no time to come to Lianyi City to deal with these matters in person... However, Manager Gao dared not say this aloud and could only bury it in his heart.

Dongfang Qingmo looked at Manager Gao, a trace of thought flashing in his eyes, "How many waiters are there in the restaurant now?"

"My lord, I am the only one left..." Shopkeeper Gao's voice was a little low, revealing a sense of helplessness and desolation.

Dongfang Qingmo gently stroked the tabletop with his hand, observed it carefully, and then put his fingers in front of his eyes to examine it carefully. He said in surprise, "Well, I think this place is quite clean and tidy. Are you alone?"

"Yes, I get up at sunrise and clean up every day until sunset. I can't just take the money without doing any work!" Manager Gao hurriedly explained, fearing that he would be misunderstood.

Fortunately, the master finally sent someone, otherwise he was afraid that he would lose his job! Thinking of this, Manager Gao couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

I didn't realize that Manager Gao is quite diligent.

Dongfang Qingmo nodded. "Alright, I'll take over the restaurant from now on. I think my father told you, right?"

"Yes, yes, the master has sent a message."

Dongfang Qingmo felt warm in her heart. Her father had thought of everything for her.

First, she sent people to inquire about the market conditions in various industries to understand market demand and competition.

"Very good, you go and rest. I will call you if anything happens."

"Yes, Second Young Master."

Whatever the young lady says is what it is. She is the boss now.

Dongfang Qingmo instructed, "Qingliu, Chunhua, Qiushi, the three of you go ask around at the nearby restaurants, big and small, and find out what their famous dishes are."

Dongfang Qingmo always believed that only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle.

Don't fight a battle unprepared!

"Sister Yun, Xiao Chong, take your men to the third floor and clean out the private room so that it will be more convenient for us to stay in."

Dongfang Qingshui felt as if he had heard wrongly, "Mo'er, the third floor is a private room?! We should live in the back hall."

"That's right, we have to stay in the box on the third floor." Dongfang Qingmo said with determination.

"But... this is against the rules!" Dongfang Qingshui still found it hard to accept.

"There's nothing wrong with it. We're not guests, we're just staying here temporarily. Besides, staying in a private room allows us to better observe the restaurant's operations and makes it easier to handle affairs," Dongfang Qingmo explained.

What's more, she could use the back hall to buy a piece of vacant land.

"Okay, since you said so, then we will follow your arrangements." Dongfang Qingshui nodded helplessly in agreement.

Dongfang Qingmo added, "Move all the tables and chairs in the box to the open space in the back."

Dongfang Qingshui: "Mo'er, what should I do?"

"Brother, can you take a few people with you to buy some shelves?"

Get the grill set up first.

Dongfang Qingmo took out a stack of papers from her small bag and handed it to him.

"Brother, can you buy the things above? If you can't buy them, can you ask the iron shop to make them custom?"

Only with the tools can we proceed to the next step.

Dongfang Qingshui took it and examined it carefully, "Wow, Mo'er, I've never seen anything like this before!"

"...Anyway, brother, it's up to you. I want them all. The required quantity is written on it." Dongfang Qingmo shrugged.

Dongfang Qingshui warned, "Okay, I'm leaving now. Don't go anywhere. Wait for me to come back. There are bad guys outside."

"understood!"

So, everyone started to get busy and act according to Dongfang Qingmo's instructions.

Dongfang Qingmo fell into deep thought. After a while, a clear plan gradually formed in her mind.

The restaurant has three floors, one of which has many windows and a spacious hall that can easily accommodate fifteen tables. This way, ventilation should not be a problem when eating barbecue here.

The second and third floors feature a hollowed-out design, surrounding eight private rooms, which do not require modification and can continue to be used.

The open space in the back hall can accommodate ten tables, so it is completely feasible to hold an open-air barbecue event. However, you will need to buy some decorations to beautify the environment.

As for the back room, it can be arranged for maids and servants to live in.

In general, the store does not require any major changes and can basically remain as it is.

However, what troubled Dongfang Qingmo was the lighting problem.

Since this is a nightlife venue, the candlelight may not be bright enough, which will affect the guests' dining experience.

So she decided to find Manager Gao to discuss a solution.

"Manager Gao, when does our store usually close?" Dongfang Qingmo asked.

"In reply to the Second Young Master, we will close the shop at sunset," replied Manager Gao.

Hearing this answer, Dongfang Qingmo opened his mouth in surprise: "!!!!!!"

“You’re closing down during prime time? How can that be possible?” she said in disbelief.

"Then, are there no restaurants open at night?" Dongfang Qingmo asked.

Shopkeeper Gao shook his head and said, "I've never heard of it." (Warm reminder: This is purely fictional, please don't take it seriously!!!)

Dongfang Qingmo frowned. "What should we do? If we don't open the shop at night, won't we lose a lot of money?"

Shopkeeper Gao nodded: "Yes, but it has always been like this, and everyone is used to it."

Dongfang Qingmo's eyes suddenly lit up: "Then let's set this precedent and open at night!"

Shopkeeper Gao looked at her in surprise. "Open at night? But there are no lights at night, so we can't see the road clearly, and it's not convenient for customers to come."

Dongfang Qingmo smiled and said, "It's not difficult. We can use lanterns to illuminate the area."

Shopkeeper Gao was still a little hesitant: "But the lanterns aren't bright enough. Oh, Second Young Master, we can use night-shining pearls!"

Dongfang Qingmo suddenly realized: "Oh, that's right, the night pearl is so bright that it can illuminate the entire restaurant!"

great.

Night-shining pearls also need to be exposed to sunlight continuously during the day before they can be used at night.

But this is not difficult, there are guys.

Shopkeeper Gao: "That's right, we can hang night pearls all over the restaurant to ensure that the lights are bright!"

Dongfang Qingmo: "Very good, there is a reward! Another problem is the procurement of ingredients."

Manager Gao quickly replied, "Second Young Master, our restaurant's dishes are usually delivered by a special person."

Dongfang Qingmo asked curiously, "Then what is there?"

Shopkeeper Gao nodded: "Yes, Second Young Master, don't worry, our ingredients are all fresh."

Dongfang Qingmo asked again: "What about seafood? What about oysters?"

Manager Gao replied again: "Someone will deliver it to you."

Dongfang Qingmo nodded with satisfaction: "That's good, thank you, Manager Gao."

Shopkeeper Gao said respectfully, "I don't deserve it. It's my honor to help the Second Young Master."

Dongfang Qingmo waved his hand: "Okay, you can go and get busy first."

Manager Gao responded and left.

The issue of the ingredients was settled, and Dongfang Qingmo felt relieved.

I have to say, it’s convenient to have money at home.

Don’t worry about anything, just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor!!

When everything was almost packed up, Dongfang Ti came back exhausted.

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