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

Li Huazhen asked, "Xiumei, how much did you contribute?"

A blush rose on Chen Xiumei's face, as red as the sunset, making her look a little embarrassed. Her voice also lowered, as if she were whispering a secret: "Mom, I didn't contribute a single cent."

"what?"

Li Huazhen's voice instantly rose several octaves, as if it could pierce the roof, and her expression became serious, as if she had become a stern judge.

"You haven't contributed any money and you still have the nerve to take advantage of your brother, occupying so many shares. You could have just given a little bit of one or two percent as a token, why ask for so much?"

As she spoke, she gently tapped Chen Xiumei with her finger, her tone reproachful, as if she were teaching a child who had made a mistake.

After hearing her mother's words, Chen Xiumei lowered her head even further, feeling guilty and realizing that her mother was right.

She opened her mouth, wanting to explain, but her throat felt like it was choked by something, and she couldn't make a sound.

Just then, Chen Dong took the lead.

Chen Dong quickly said, "Mom, listen to me. My eldest sister is the main manager and legal representative of the hot pot restaurant, so her role is too important. I also have a software company in Beiping, which is my main business. In addition, I am studying at Tsinghua University, so I simply can't spare much energy to manage the hot pot restaurant."

"My older sister has been busy with all aspects of this business. From market research, running around the streets and alleys every day to taste all kinds of hot pot and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of competitors; to preparing for registration, running to the Industry and Commerce Bureau, and preparing all kinds of materials, she has done everything herself."

"Therefore, it is right for the eldest sister to receive so many shares."

As Chen Dong spoke, he looked at his mother with sincere eyes, his gaze filled with recognition and gratitude for his eldest sister, hoping his mother could understand.

Li Huazhen frowned slightly, a hint of hesitation in her eyes, and tapped her fingers lightly on the sofa armrest, as if she were weighing something.

Although she understood her son's words to some extent, she couldn't help but complain, "That's true, but thirty percent is too much."

The tone was less stern and more helpless.

At this moment, Chen Jianguo, who had been listening silently, finally spoke up. He smiled and smoothed things over, his smile as warm as the winter sun, capable of dispelling all gloom.

"Honey, stop saying so much. The kids all have their own ideas, and as parents, we sometimes have to trust them. Besides, neither you nor I know much about business, so let's not interfere."

As he spoke, he gently patted Li Huazhen's shoulder, a gesture full of reassurance and understanding, his eyes filled with tenderness.

Li Huazhen sighed softly after hearing her husband's words, her tone filled with helplessness and resignation, and said, "Fine, since you all say so, then I won't interfere anymore."

After saying that, she leaned back on the sofa, her expression gradually softening, and a sense of relief appearing in her eyes.

Chen Jianguo turned to look at Chen Dong and Chen Xiumei, and said earnestly, "Dongzi, Xiumei, since you've decided to start this hot pot restaurant, you should do it well. If you want to make this kind of food shop bigger and stronger, you should consider registering a trademark."

"This trademark is your signature product, so you need to design it well so that people can't forget it at first glance. Just like those well-known brands, when people see the trademark, they can immediately think of their products."

As he spoke, he tapped the coffee table lightly with his fingers, emphasizing the importance of the trademark, his expression as if he were imparting an important life lesson.

Chen Dong and Chen Xiumei exchanged a glance, their eyes conveying understanding and determination, and nodded.

Chen Dong said, "Dad, you're right. We're also planning to think about the trademark. The trademark not only needs to reflect the characteristics of our hot pot restaurant, such as the steaming hot pot and the rich ingredients, but it also needs to be attractive, so that people want to come and try it as soon as they see it, as if they are attracted by an invisible force."

Chen Xiumei added, "Yes, Dad, we will take it seriously and design a trademark that will satisfy everyone. We will consult a lot of information and also ask our friends for suggestions to try to design a unique trademark."

The family sat around in the living room, the warm yellow light casting a soft glow on their faces. Meanwhile, a lively discussion was taking place regarding the design of the Haidilao hot pot restaurant's logo.

Chen Xiumei crossed her hands in front of her, leaned forward slightly, and took over the conversation with a serious and focused expression.

"Yes, after registering the company, there is another crucial thing next, which is the trademark. The trademark is like the face of our hot pot restaurant, it is the first impression given to customers, so we have to rack our brains to design it well."

His gaze swept over everyone present, his eyes filled with the importance he placed on this matter.

"Trademarks are something that really need to be handled with extreme care."

Chen Jianguo leaned back on the sofa, stroking his chin with one hand, lost in thought.

A moment later, he looked up, his eyes sparkling with inspiration: "I'm thinking, since this is a hot pot restaurant, the signboard has to be eye-catching so that people know it's a place to eat hot pot."

"How about drawing a steaming hot pot, with rich broth bubbling in a copper pot, topped with bright red chilies and brown peppercorns? Just looking at it would whet your appetite, and you could almost smell the enticing aroma through the picture."

As he described it, he gestured the shape of a hot pot in the air with his hands, trying to help everyone visualize the scene more clearly.

Li Huazhen sat to the side and nodded gently. She continued her husband's words, "Old man, that's a good idea. But I'm thinking, how about we draw a cute waiter wearing our store's custom-made uniform, with a bright smile on his face, and holding a hot pot steadily in his hands?"

"This scene is so welcoming! It makes people feel the warmth and attentiveness of our restaurant as soon as they see it, and they naturally want to come to our restaurant for hot pot, just like being at home."

A gentle smile graced her face, as if she could already see the lovely waitress appearing on the logo.

Chu Mengran tilted her head, her eyes slightly narrowed, and after thinking for a moment, she said crisply, "I think we can draw an abstract flame. Think about it, hot pot needs to be heated, and flames represent the passion and vitality of hot pot."

"The shape of the flame can be designed to be unique, with smooth and dynamic lines that are both eye-catching and creative, and can perfectly reflect the characteristics of our hot pot restaurant. When people see this flame, they can think of hot and spicy hot pot, which is really exciting."

As she spoke, she traced the outline of flames in the air with her fingers, her words brimming with confidence in her creativity.