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

Seeing Chu Mengran's happy expression, Chen Dong smiled as well.

As dusk fell, the afterglow of the setting sun bathed the entire city in an orange-red hue.

The sunset on the horizon was like a burning flame, dazzling and magnificent.

Chen Dong and Chu Mengran walked hand in hand on their way back to school.

Along the way, they chatted and laughed, sharing their joys and sorrows.

Chen Dong told Chu Mengran about funny stories about his clients at work, while Chu Mengran told Chen Dong about jokes her classmates made at school.

At this moment, their feelings for each other grew even sweeter, as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them.

On this beautiful Saturday, Chen Dong and Chu Mengran not only enjoyed a romantic time, but also found a balance between their relationship and career with each other's encouragement and support, adding more anticipation to their future life.

Two months passed in the blink of an eye. With Chen Dong's wholehearted help, the eldest sister Chen Xiumei's Haidilao company successfully withstood the fierce offensive of its competitors.

Today, Haidilao's business is flourishing like plants reviving in spring, and its former bustling prosperity has reappeared.

It was midday, and the Haidilao hot pot restaurant was like a joyful culinary palace, bustling with activity.

At the shop entrance, two rows of bright red lanterns swayed gently in the breeze, making a soft rustling sound, as if cheerfully telling every passerby about the lively atmosphere inside.

The shop was wide open, and diners came and went in an endless stream, all with satisfied smiles on their faces, smiles that seemed to hide their infinite longing for the delicious hot pot.

Inside the restaurant, tables and chairs are arranged neatly, and each table has a steaming hot pot. The broth at the bottom of the pot is bubbling and boiling, and the rich and mellow aroma fills the entire space, instantly tantalizing people's taste buds and making their mouths water.

The waiters, dressed in neat uniforms and carrying trays laden with various fresh dishes, moved briskly yet orderly, enthusiastically serving the diners.

Chen Xiumei was dressed in a clean and neat work uniform, her hair was tied back neatly, and she looked energetic.

At this moment, she is standing at the store entrance, greeting each customer with a smile.

His eyes were filled with joy and pride as he looked at the bustling scene inside the store, and he couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.

Just then, a regular customer walked into the shop with a big smile and greeted Chen Xiumei from afar: "Boss Chen, your business is getting more and more booming! I crave this every few days. The taste is amazing, I can never get tired of it!"

Chen Xiumei quickly responded with a smile, her enthusiasm as warm as the spring sun: "Oh, thank you so much for coming to patronize us! Your satisfaction is the greatest reward for us. Come on in, please, your usual seat!"

The customer smiled and nodded, walked into the store as if he knew the way well, and sat down comfortably in a familiar spot.

Chen Xiumei turned and walked into the store, carefully inspecting every corner. She would occasionally stop and whisper a few words to the waiter to ensure that every service detail was done perfectly.

In his rather cramped apartment, Chen Dong sat at a desk that was a bit old and the paint was slightly peeling, with an old-fashioned black landline phone in front of him.

He reached for the receiver and skillfully dialed the number for Haidilao.

A busy tone came from the other end of the phone. After a while, someone answered, their voice clear and polite: "Hello, Haidilao, how can I help you?"

Chen Dong responded politely, "Hello, could you please help me find Ms. Chen Xiumei? I am her younger brother."

"Okay, please wait a moment."

The voice on the other end of the phone said.

Not long after, Chen Xiumei's voice came through the receiver: "Hello, who is this?"

Chen Dong said with a smile, "Big sister, it's me, Chen Dong. I called to ask how business is at the store lately?"

Upon hearing that it was Chen Dong, Chen Xiumei's voice instantly rose several decibels, her excitement overflowing: "Oh my, Dongzi, business at the store is booming! It's all thanks to your brilliant ideas and for helping us resolve the troubles with our competitors. Now we have so many customers every day, the table turnover rate is incredibly high, and the waiters are working like spinning tops, their feet barely touching the ground."

Listening to his older sister's description, Chen Dong couldn't help but smile with relief: "That's good. I was worried you might have run into some problems. Seeing how good business is, shouldn't we consider expanding?"

Chen Xiumei quickly replied, "Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking of discussing with you. I'm thinking of renting the shop next door, opening it up, and then we can put in many more tables, add some more dishes, and make our Haidilao brand shine even brighter, so we can establish a firm foothold in this area!"

Chen Dong nodded, his gestures conveying certainty even though his older sister couldn't see him: "Yes, I think it'll work. But expanding the scale is no small matter; we need to plan it carefully. What are your specific plans?"

Chen Xiumei said enthusiastically, "I plan to rent the shop next door first and renovate it, keeping the style consistent with our current shop so it looks harmonious and unified. As for the menu, I want to add some specialty dishes, the kind that other hot pot restaurants don't have, so customers can try something new. Also, we need to improve the service quality. I plan to give the waiters some more training so they can provide more professional service and make customers feel at home."

Chen Dong listened attentively, occasionally interjecting with his own insights: "Sister, what you said makes perfect sense. When renovating, safety is paramount; find a reputable and reliable renovation team. As for the menu, adding signature dishes is a good idea, but we need to conduct thorough market research first to understand what flavors our customers prefer. Service training is also crucial; with excellent service, customers will be more willing to come back, and they might even recommend us to others."

Chen Xiumei repeatedly agreed on the other end of the phone: "Yes, yes, you're absolutely right. That's what I was thinking too. I was just afraid I hadn't considered everything thoroughly. With you here, I feel much more at ease."

Chen Dong then asked, "What about funding? Have you calculated how much money you'll need to expand?"

Chen Xiumei hesitated for a moment and said, "I've roughly calculated that renting a shop, decorating, getting new dishes, and training the waiters will cost at least a few million. I have some savings, but I'm still far from enough."

Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Dong said decisively, "Big sister, don't worry about the money. I'll transfer one million from my 361 Company to you, which should solve your immediate problem."