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

"Moreover, this is definitely unique in our Nanjiang County, which will attract more customers."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiumei's eyes lit up immediately: "Oh my, little brother, your idea is brilliant! If we can implement this, our shop will be even more unique. However, is it easy to set up a computer ordering system? We don't understand the technology behind it."

Chen Dong said confidently, "Don't worry, big sister, leave it to me. I studied computer-related majors in school, and I'll get the system working in the next few days. I'll first design a simple ordering interface, where the dishes are categorized. Customers can select dishes by clicking with the mouse and can also enter their preferences such as quantity and taste on the keyboard. Once selected, the information will be transmitted directly to the kitchen via the network, and the kitchen can then prepare the dishes according to the order."

For the next three or four days, Chen Dong locked himself in his room, focusing all his energy on coding.

In the room, the old desk was piled high with books and documents, including computer programming textbooks, restaurant management books, and draft papers covered with dense handwriting.

The code on the computer screen flashed like flowing water. Chen Dong sat in front of the computer, his eyes fixed on the screen, his fingers rapidly typing on the keyboard, sometimes frowning in thought, sometimes showing a satisfied smile.

When he was hungry, he would eat a few bites of the food that Li Huazhen brought in, not bothering to reheat it even when it got cold; when he was sleepy, he would lie on the table and doze off for a while, then wake up and continue fighting.

Every day, Li Huazhen would gently push open the door and bring Chen Dong some food and drinks. Looking at her son's focused expression, she felt both heartache and relief: "Dongzi, don't overwork yourself, take care of yourself and get some rest."

Chen Dong always answered without looking up, "I know, Mom. Don't worry, I'm not tired."

Finally, Chen Dong successfully created a food ordering system.

He excitedly took the floppy disk containing the storage system and went out to buy several computers.

The computer store owner looked at Chen Dong and asked curiously, "Young man, why are you buying so many computers? Computers aren't cheap these days; most families can't afford them."

"For opening a restaurant, let's get something new." Chen Dong replied with a smile, his eyes gleaming with confidence.

Then, Chen Dong headed straight to the third Haidilao restaurant that Chen Xiumei was about to open.

Inside the shop, Chen Dong was busy installing computers, connecting cables, and debugging the system.

Chen Xiumei watched from the side, both curious and expectant: "Little brother, is this system really working? Will it run into any problems?"

While busy working, Chen Dong said, "Don't worry, it'll definitely work. I've tested it many times. I'll demonstrate it for you once it's debugged."

After much effort, the system was finally debugged.

Chen Dong demonstrated the ordering process to Chen Xiumei in detail: "Sister, you see, after customers arrive, they just need to sit at the table and use a mouse and keyboard to select the dishes they want to eat on this interface. They can also adjust the flavor, quantity, and so on. After ordering, the information is directly transmitted to the kitchen, which is very convenient."

"Look, in this meat section, there's beef, lamb, and pork, and each type of meat has different cuts to choose from. After the customer has made their selection, they can choose whether they want a spicy broth, a clear broth, or a half-and-half broth, and they can also choose their condiments. Once they've made their selection and submitted it, the order is generated."

Watching Chen Dong's demonstration, Chen Xiumei couldn't help but marvel: "Wow, little brother, you're really amazing! If we could use this thing, our shop would definitely be even more successful. I can already imagine the surprised expressions on our customers' faces."

Chen Dong said with a smile, "This is just the beginning. In the future, we can analyze customer order data to understand their preferences, adjust the menu, and provide more personalized services. We can also develop new features, such as online reservations and delivery services."

Chen Xiumei said excitedly, "Little brother, how come you're so smart! With your help, Haidilao will definitely grow bigger and bigger."

As the two were talking, a waiter from the store came over, looking at the computer with curiosity: "Boss, is this the new ordering system? It looks so advanced. Can we learn how to use it?"

Chen Dong said with a smile, "It's very simple, I'll teach you in a bit. First, familiarize yourself with the classification of dishes in the system, and you'll get the hang of it after a few tries."

Under Chen Dong's guidance, the waiters began to try using the ordering system.

At first, everyone was a bit flustered, either ordering the wrong dishes or forgetting to select the quantity.

But after several practices, they gradually became more proficient.

"It's really convenient, much faster than handwritten menus, and much clearer too," a waiter said with a smile.

“Yes, that way we can serve our customers more efficiently,” another waiter chimed in.

Looking at the bustling shop, Chen Xiumei was filled with anticipation: "Little brother, this opening will definitely cause a sensation throughout Nanjiang County."

Looking at everything in the store, Chen Dong felt a sense of accomplishment: "Big sister, let's work together to make Haidilao a nationally renowned brand."

Finally, the much-anticipated third Haidilao restaurant opened its doors.

The entrance to the shop was filled with a festive and lively scene, with bright red lanterns hanging high and swaying gently in the breeze, as if waving to every passerby.

Brand new couplets were posted on both sides of the store entrance, the large golden characters shining brightly in the sunlight, highlighting the grand opening.

In the open space in front of the shop, firecrackers were arranged in a large figure-eight shape. With a series of loud crackling sounds, the firecrackers went off in unison, and smoke filled the air. The deafening noise attracted the attention of many passersby, and soon a crowd of curious people gathered in front of the shop.

Among the crowd, an elderly man with gray hair stood with his hands behind his back, squinting at the bustling scene at the store entrance, muttering, "Haidilao has opened a new store again. I wonder what new things they have this time."

A young woman next to him smiled and replied, "Grandpa, it looks like they've set up a computer ordering system. It's so novel, let's go in and take a look."

Customers entered the store one after another. The interior decoration was simple and cozy, with wooden tables and chairs arranged neatly. Several murals depicting the hot pot making process hung on the walls, allowing people to feel the strong hot pot atmosphere even before tasting the food.

What attracted everyone's attention the most was the brand-new computer placed on each dining table. In an era when computers were not yet widespread, this was undoubtedly a rare item.

"What is this?" A simply dressed middle-aged man stood by the dining table, pointing at the computer and asking with a puzzled look.

His wife, who was standing next to him, also looked bewildered. She tugged at her husband's sleeve and whispered, "We don't understand this high-tech stuff. Why don't you ask the waiter what's going on?"