Reborn not to be a simp, the school beauty's whole family goes crazy

Except for the very beginning when I took the lead in starting it, after the summer vacation, my female classmates who had been working summer jobs left.

The recruitment and daily management of the maids were all left to the eldest sister.

Recruiting employees and providing training services—every step reflects the hard work and dedication of the eldest sister.

Now that I'm facing this problem, I'm definitely very anxious.

"Sister, did the Industry and Commerce Bureau specify which aspects they felt were negatively impacted?"

Chen Dong asked, trying to find the key to the problem from his elder sister's answer.

Chen Xiumei thought for a moment, a thoughtful expression on her face, and said, "They didn't say anything too specific, but they felt that this maid style might give some people bad ideas."

"For example, people might think it's an unregulated entertainment venue, even though our restaurant isn't like that at all. We simply offer a unique dining experience and create a warm and comfortable atmosphere, but they just don't seem to understand."

"Moreover, there are more and more restaurants with similar styles on the market now."

"Some stores may go to extremes in the design of maid outfits or in their service methods in order to attract customers, using vulgar and attention-grabbing means."

"This may have affected the Industry and Commerce Bureau's view of our store. But we have always operated in an orderly manner and have never done anything illegal."

"I can't help it," Chen Xiumei said helplessly, her eyes filled with grievance and resentment.

Chen Dong nodded and fell into deep thought.

The situations that the older sister described are indeed possible.

With increasingly fierce market competition, the behavior of some unscrupulous businesses may damage the image of the entire industry.

But he firmly believes that his maid cafe has unique value; the carefully crafted dining environment and excellent service they provide deserve recognition.

"Sister, how's business at our restaurant right now? Has this incident affected it in any way?"

Chen Dong then inquired, expressing concern that this matter had already had a negative impact on the existing restaurants.

Chen Xiumei shook her head, a look of relief on her face, and said, "So far, the business of the first store has not been greatly affected."

"Customers continue to patronize our restaurant as usual. Most of them come for our restaurant's specialties and are very satisfied with our service and dishes."

"However, if we can't solve the expansion problem, we won't be able to make more money, nor will we be able to promote this unique catering model, which is a real pity."

"Also, the waiters also know about the expansion being hindered."

“Some of them are also starting to worry that the restaurant may not develop in the future, which could affect their jobs.”

"Although I kept reassuring them and telling them that the restaurant would get better, everyone was still a little uneasy."

"You know, they all cherish this job and really enjoy the atmosphere of working at our restaurant."

Chen Xiumei said with a worried expression, her eyes filled with concern for her employees.

Chen Dong sighed; he knew this matter was indeed very troublesome.

This not only concerns the future development of the hotel, but also the stability of the employees; mishandling it could lead to a series of problems.

"Sister, don't worry too much. Let's think of another way. Let's go and talk to the Industry and Commerce Bureau again to see if we can find a solution. There's always a way; we can't just give up like this."

Chen Dong comforted Chen Xiumei, trying to instill some confidence in her.

Chen Xiumei nodded, a bitter smile on her face, and said, "I also want to communicate again, but I really don't know what to say."

“Their attitude is very firm. I’m afraid that going there would be pointless and I wouldn’t be able to change their minds at all.”

"And I'm worried that if we try to communicate with them again, it might worsen their impression of our restaurant. I'm really torn."

His eyes were filled with confusion and helplessness, unsure of how to take the next step.

Chen Dong sat on the somewhat old sofa, leaning slightly forward, as if drawn by a magnet, staring intently at Chen Xiumei's face, which was full of helplessness and anxiety.

At this moment, his heart was churning like a stormy sea.

He knew all too well how much hardship and effort his older sister had put into the maid restaurant.

In the initial stage, I did everything myself, while my older sister didn't have to travel around much; she just followed along and learned from me.

But after her female classmates finished their summer jobs, when it came to hiring female waitresses...

They interviewed each employee one by one, carefully selecting those with good looks, temperament, and service attitude. They then personally organized training sessions, demonstrating and explaining everything from basic etiquette to the unique maid service process, again and again.

Now that expansion is stalled, if a solution isn't found to break this deadlock in time, the eldest sister's year's hard work could easily vanish in an instant.

Not to mention the impact on the livelihoods of the restaurant's twenty-odd employees, who may lose their stable source of income and fall into hardship.

"Big sister, don't worry, let's think of a solution more carefully."

Chen Dong tried his best to make his voice sound calm and confident, leaning forward slightly until his knees almost touched the coffee table.

He looked at Chen Xiumei with a firm gaze, trying to soothe her anxiety.

"Since the Industry and Commerce Bureau is being strict about maid cafes because of their style, why don't we change our approach and start anew with other catering projects?"

As Chen Dong spoke, he unconsciously rubbed the sofa armrest lightly with his hand, as if doing so would give him some strength.

Chen Xiumei slowly raised her head, and a glimmer of hope flashed in her dim eyes.

But as if a gust of cold wind had blown by, the light was instantly obscured by worry.

She sighed softly, a sigh that seemed to carry countless feelings of helplessness and exhaustion, and her brows furrowed into a deep frown.

"Dongzi, that's true, but how easy is it to do other projects? The catering industry is so competitive. Can we really succeed by venturing into a new field?"

As she spoke, she subconsciously rubbed her temples gently with her hand.

The movements were slow and weak, as if they could dispel all the worries in one's heart and clear one's mind again.

Chen Dong narrowed his eyes slightly, and a successful case from his previous life quickly surfaced in his mind.

He took a deep breath, calmed himself, and slowly said, "Big sister, we can open a hot pot restaurant, like Haidilao."

"Haidilao?"

Chen Xiumei looked puzzled, tilting her head slightly to one side, her eyes full of confusion.

"What is Haidilao? And how does it relate to our current situation?"

As she spoke, she picked up the water glass on the table.