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

"This is the unique service that sets us apart from other hot pot restaurants, attracting more young customers. In addition, we can prepare some trendy nail art magazines for customers to choose their favorite designs, and then invite professional nail technicians to the store to ensure service quality."

"In this way, customers can not only enjoy delicious food when they dine at our restaurant, but also receive extra services, which will definitely make them feel that it is great value for money."

The employees nodded in agreement, and one of the male waiters said, "Boss Chen, this is a great idea. Young people these days love these novelties, and it will definitely attract a lot of people."

During her busy days, Chu Mengran would call Chen Dong every day.

In the late afternoon, Chen Dong returned to the store after visiting suppliers, exhausted.

In the office, the black landline phone suddenly rang.

Chen Dong hurried over, picked up the receiver, and heard Chu Mengran's gentle voice on the other end of the line: "Dongzi, how was work today? I've been worried about you all day."

Chen Dong said with a smile, "It's going very smoothly. We negotiated prices with several suppliers today, and the meat will be 50 cents cheaper per pound. We've also made some progress with the vegetable and seasoning suppliers. We've also planned a new special service, which is to provide free manicures for customers. The employees are very supportive, and I feel that everything is developing in a positive direction."

Chu Mengran said with concern, "You also need to take care of yourself and don't overwork yourself. I really feel sorry for you seeing how busy you are every day. You must take good care of yourself over there and eat on time. I believe you can definitely rebuild Haidilao's business. You're so smart and hardworking, you'll definitely succeed."

A warm feeling welled up in Chen Dong's heart, and he said, "With your support, I have even more confidence. There is a lot to do here, but I'm not tired. Once I'm done here, I'll go back to be with you and take you out for a nice meal."

Chu Mengran smiled and said, "Okay, I'll wait for you to come back. If you encounter any troubles in Nanjiang, just tell me, don't bear it alone."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Dong was full of energy.

He knew that there was still a lot of work to be done to completely turn Haidilao's situation around, such as finding suitable nail technicians, training employees on how to better introduce new services to customers, and rearranging the store environment to highlight its unique features.

But as long as we take it one step at a time, we will definitely succeed.

In the days that followed, Chen Dong continued to work with his elder sister to revive Haidilao. He looked forward to the day when Haidilao would be bustling with customers again and become a leader in the Nanjiang hot pot industry once more.

The warm sunlight struggled to squeeze in through the dusty, slightly mottled windows, scattering sparse rays into the rustic office of the chicken farm.

Inside the room, a worn-out desk with peeling paint occupies a prominent position. The desk is piled with all kinds of ledgers and receipts, the edges of the papers are slightly curled, and some have already turned yellow.

Beside the ledger lay an old-fashioned abacus, its beads shimmering with a warm luster in the sunlight, as if telling a story of bygone years.

My second aunt, Chen Meiju, was sitting at this desk. She was wearing a faded blue cloth shirt with the cuffs slightly rolled up, revealing a section of her tanned arm.

At that moment, she was holding a letter she had just received. The paper was yellowed, and the envelope bore the prominent logo of a large supermarket in the city.

My second aunt's brows furrowed into a deep frown as she stared intently at the contents of the letter, but deep within her eyes gleamed an excitement she couldn't hide.

"This is a big deal!" Auntie murmured to herself, her voice trembling involuntarily.

Her fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a rhythmic "tap-tap" sound, just like the pounding of her heart at that moment.

My second aunt's chicken farm is quite well-known in the surrounding area. Although it's not the largest, it's still quite impressive.

Looking around, rows of chicken coops are neatly arranged, shimmering silver in the sunlight, housing thousands upon thousands of chickens.

Normally, these chickens are supplied to nearby small vendors and markets; we have never received such a large order before.

Before the excitement had even subsided, worry crept into her heart. Her gaze drifted through the window to the rows of chicken coops outside, and she began to wonder: Could her chicken farm really handle such a huge demand? And could the quality of the chickens meet the other party's stringent requirements?

Just as my second aunt was deep in thought and hesitating, familiar footsteps came from outside the office door.

The footsteps were light and powerful, with a distinct rhythm.

Auntie subconsciously looked up and saw Chen Dong walking in with a smile on his face, carrying a bag of fruit steadily in his hand. He was wearing a faded blue work jacket with slightly worn hem, a simple white shirt underneath, and dark blue jeans with some dust on the legs.

"Dongzi, you've come at the perfect time!" Second Aunt seemed to have grasped a lifeline in the darkness, her eyes instantly lighting up. She quickly stood up, her movements so hurried that she almost knocked over the chair next to her.

She rushed towards Chen Dong, her face revealing her anxiety and anticipation.

Chen Dong walked in with a smile, gently placing the fruit on the table. The bag contained bright red, round, and plump apples, emitting an enticing aroma.

He said with a smile, "Second Aunt, these were just picked from the orchard, please have a taste."

The aroma of fruit instantly filled the somewhat dull office, adding a touch of life to the space.

The second aunt took the fruit, but her mind was not on it at all. She couldn't wait to hand the letter in her hand to Chen Dong, her expression nervous yet full of expectation: "Take a look at this."

Her hands trembled slightly, her eyes fixed on Chen Dong's face, as if trying to glean the answer from his expression.

Chen Dong took the letter, quickly glanced through it, raised his eyebrows slightly, and his eyes sparkled with excitement, like two ignited stars: "This is great news, Second Aunt. The supermarket's purchase volume is quite large. If we can secure this order, the chicken farm's business will take a big leap forward."

"In the future, our chickens will be able to enter thousands of households in the city, and maybe they'll even become a local specialty!"

As he spoke, he gestured excitedly, already envisioning the thriving chicken farm in his mind.

“I know it’s a good thing, but…” Second Aunt sighed, her worry deepening and the wrinkles around her eyes seeming to grow even more pronounced.

"They have high requirements for quality and a stable supply. Although my chicken farm is of a certain size, I have never received such a large order before, and I am not confident about it."