There is a happy inn in the capital.

"We'll add two more sets of tables and chairs to each dormitory room so guests can put their belongings there, and we'll also add some green plants. The sight of vibrant greenery will lift guests' spirits."

Everyone nodded after hearing this.

"In the 'human-shaped' rooms, the beds are placed separately in the four corners of the room, with each bed equipped with a set of table and chairs. The four beds can be separated by screens to provide guests with some privacy, and some green plants are also placed there."

"As for the 'Earth' numbered rooms, the changes will be more significant. Each room number will be given a name: 'Plum Blossom Braving the Snow,' 'Orchid in a Secluded Valley,' 'Elegant Bamboo Standing Tall,' and 'Fragrance of Chrysanthemums.' The furnishings in the rooms will be replaced with pictures corresponding to the characters 'plum,' 'orchid,' 'bamboo,' and 'chrysanthemum.'"

"For example, teacups, calligraphy and paintings, tea tables, screens, incense burners,..."

Li Shuchen spoke eloquently, her voice clear and pleasant.

"Okay, that's all I can think of for now. Have I made myself clear?"

"That's clear," everyone said at the same time.

Grape sat at the table next to her, cupping her cheeks in her hands, staring blankly at her young mistress.

Her young lady is so cool! She's so focused, I love her! Hehe.

"Miss, what are your plans for the day's menu?" Manager Xu asked.

Li Shuchen: "Let's leave the 'Heavenly' project alone for now. I'll think about it some more. We'll just say it's under renovation."

Li Shuchen felt that the top-tier rooms were too expensive and wouldn't be booked by the average person. He decided to keep them for now to maintain a sense of mystery and build up the reputation of "Happiness Inn." Once the name was established and the money was secured, he would open the top-tier rooms to the public.

Li Shuchen: "If anyone has any other opinions, please feel free to raise them, and we will adjust accordingly."

Xiao Feng and Manager Xu both shook their heads; they had no suggestions at the moment.

Only Chef Wang hesitated to speak.

Li Shuchen smiled sweetly at Aunt Wang, hoping to ease her tension: "Aunt Wang, what are your thoughts? Tell me, it's all for the sake of the inn's development."

Chef Wang mustered her courage and spoke up: "Miss, I've noticed that our staple foods aren't selling well, let alone the dishes, which are more expensive. Three years ago, we could sell a few, but now we can't sell a single one. Is this price acceptable?"

"Make it cheaper," Aunt Wang said softly, but Li Shuchen still heard her.

Li Shuchen thought for a moment. Although it was an inn, people still needed to eat, and the dishes needed to be carefully controlled. So he said to Chef Wang...

"Give me the menu..." She meant to say "let me see," but what came out was "read it."

Cook Wang had everything prepared beforehand. She took out the menu and began reading: "Miss, please listen."

Li Shuchen listened attentively.

staple food:

A bowl of beef noodles costs 38 coins.

Rice costs eighteen coins a bowl

A serving of steamed corn buns costs 15 coins, and a serving contains three buns.

A small dish of pickled vegetables costs ten coins.

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These staple foods aren't very expensive by overall standards in Weijingcheng, and the same goes for the side dishes. However, for workers who only earn around two or three hundred coins a day, especially dockworkers...

With elderly parents to care for and young children to raise, every penny must be carefully budgeted. Moreover, their physical exertion is high, and a single bowl of food might not be enough to fill them up. Considering all this, the price is quite expensive. After all, who earns two or three hundred coins a day and would spend thirty to eighty coins on a single meal?

When she was a minor in modern times, she didn't earn much and only cared about getting cheap and filling meals. Sometimes she would just eat rice and steamed buns without caring about the taste. Things only gradually improved after she grew up and was able to do more jobs.

With many dockworkers and a large flow of people, plus the inn not far away, the dockworkers make a great entry point. If you can attract them, you won't have to worry about attracting customers.

So Li Shuchen thought for a moment and said, "First of all, Aunt Wang's suggestion is excellent and very useful. Secondly, the second staple food will be half price, and each table will receive a free dish of pickled vegetables. As for the prices of the side dishes, let's leave them as they are for now."

These decisions are primarily for attracting visitors in the early stages, since we also need to improve the happiness index.

Aunt Wang's face immediately lit up with joy, but then she frowned. "Miss, we're not making any money to begin with, this will only make us lose more."

Li Shuchen laughed heartily: "Aunt Wang, don't worry, we don't make money from this, we're just doing a good deed."

Do good deeds and don't worry about the future.

Xiao Feng comforted Cook Wang, saying, "Trust Miss, Aunt Wang, don't worry."

“I also think this is feasible,” Manager Xu stroked his nearly bald beard, looking enigmatic.

Li Shuchen clapped his hands: "Alright, since everyone has no objections, the agenda for this Happiness Meeting is settled."

Li Shuchen handed the recipes for peach blossom pastries and drinks, which he had purchased from the mall for 100 taels of silver, to Aunt Wang. Li Shuchen chose the most expensive recipe, hoping it was worth it.

"Aunt Wang, study these two recipes over the next couple of days. If they taste good, you can serve them when you open for business." He then gave her another hundred taels of silver to buy ingredients.

Cook Wang jumped up and took the recipe with both hands, assuring her, "Don't worry, Miss, I will definitely do a good job and will not let you down."

Li Shuchen nodded: "I also believe that Aunt Wang can definitely do a good job. I look forward to the finished product. Remember to call me to try it when it's done!" He looked very hungry.

Li Shuchen gave another five hundred taels to Manager Xu, saying, "Please use four hundred taels to hire a carpenter to make tables, chairs, and screens in the style of plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums. The remaining one hundred taels can be kept for the inn's working capital."

Li Shuchen carefully inspected the room that day; the corresponding small items like teacups and calligraphy were there, but the larger items were missing.

Manager Xu took the silver and said earnestly, "Don't worry, Miss, I will find someone to do it as soon as possible."

Li Shuchen looked at Xiao Feng, who was young and energetic, and said, "Xiao Feng, stay and help me tidy up the room."

Xiao Feng readily agreed: "Okay."

Li Shuchen looked at everyone and asked, "Does anyone else have anything to say? If not, we can adjourn the meeting."

“No”*3

Li Shuchen stood up, smiled, and clapped: "Congratulations on the successful conclusion of our happy meeting!"

Everyone stood up and applauded, and they all smiled especially happily at Li Shuchen.

Everyone was full of energy and busy with their own tasks.

Li Shuchen, along with Xiaofeng and Grape, began tidying up each room.

After tidying up the dormitory-style room and the single-story room, Li Shuchen took Grapes out to buy some green plants.

It was almost noon, and Li Shuchen felt he needed to eat two bowls of wontons to feel full, because only a full stomach could allow him to accomplish great things.

So we went to Taipei to try two bowls of wontons, and Grape also ate one bowl.

After walking for another 15 minutes, I arrived at the East Market Flower Market. I immediately spotted two lush, green money trees. They looked so auspicious! If I bought them and put them in my living room, I'd be rolling in money, becoming a rich woman overnight.

After deducting 100 taels for opening the shop, 100 taels for recipes, 100 taels for ingredients, 500 taels for tables, chairs, and screens, and 90 coins for wontons, I have 199 taels of silver and 910 coins left.

One tael = 1000 coins

Li Shuchen stepped forward, flashing eight pearly white teeth, and politely asked the price.

"Excuse me, how much is a money tree per pot?"

The shopkeeper didn't even lift his eyelids when he heard "One hundred taels a pot," his indifferent reply laced with disdain.