His Majesty is plotting a rebellion? Quickly, summon the Imperial Advisor!

February 10th.

A man holding a talent recruitment notice knocked on the gate of the Imperial Preceptor's residence early in the morning.

Tang Dayu received him and, seeing that he was holding a scroll of paper, dared not be negligent and quickly led him into the mansion.

He ordered people to prepare a meal and handled everything meticulously, while he waited for Xu Bing in the waiting room.

It goes without saying what position this person should take. Xu Bing posted four recruitment notices: one for a craftsman, one for a land reclamation talent, one for a rice shop owner, and one for a personal maid.

The craftsman is Bai Lu, the pioneer is Lao Xuehai, and the other party's attire clearly indicates that she is not a maid.

Therefore... it should definitely be the rice shop manager. Tang Dayu had been exposed to this from a young age and knew that Xu Bing had four rice shops under his command.

Once Xu Bing regained consciousness, Tang Dayu notified him, and Xu Bing rushed over, always showing the utmost respect to talented individuals.

Xu Bing sized up the newcomer and saw that he was wearing a thin cloth robe and carrying a tattered bag with a corner of his change of clothes showing.

Looking at his face, he had a round head and a big face, large ears and a thick neck. He was a fair-skinned, chubby man with a shrewd look in his eyes. His appearance was not particularly pleasing; he was just average.

This man was named Lin Dapan. Xu Bing sized him up, but he dared not look around. He kept his head down and his waist bent low.

But even a quick glance was enough to startle him, for this national advisor was not only different from the rumors, but also astonishing.

"A god!" Lin Dapan was surprised and even more terrified, and dared not look up the whole time.

Xu Bing had his own way of handling things. He put on a good show to ease Lin Dapan's embarrassment, and the two sat down in the reception room for a chat.

Xu Bingxian inquired about Lin Dapan's background and experiences, showing concern and care. Lin Dapan dared not hide anything and answered all his questions.

It turns out that he was not a native of Da Xi City, but had worked as a rice shopkeeper in a large southern city.

Because he still retained a shred of conscience, he opened his granary at a loss to help the people in the city with rice, which led to him being ostracized by the rice shops in the city.

Finally, the rice shop closed, and he lingered along the way. With the Welcoming the Festival approaching, he rushed to Da Xi City.

He happened to see the recruitment notice and came to apply. Xu Bing laughed and patted Lin Dapan on the shoulder, telling him that he had been selected.

At this point, apart from the maids, all the developmental talents Xu Bing needed were in place.

Xu Bing held a banquet at the Imperial Preceptor's residence and used crows to deliver messages, thus winning over all his confidants.

If we can meet up, we can look out for each other.

At noon, Bai Shangxue, Bai Lu, Lin Dapan, Lao Xuehai, and others gathered one by one, concealing their presence so that no outsiders knew of their arrival.

With Xu Bing included, the five of them sat at a table, drinking wine and enjoying delicious food together. Xu Bing's skill in managing people became increasingly refined, and he showed concern and care in every way.

Bai Shangxue, manager of Qingmeng Restaurant; Bai Lu, skilled craftsman; Lin Dapan, rice shop owner; Lao Xuehai, pioneering talent.

They met and toasted each other. Despite Xu's illness, the four got along well.

at the same time.

In the inner courtyard.

The aroma of the banquet wafted into Ji Yuan's nostrils. The thought of Xu Bing enjoying such a luxurious life while away from home filled Ji Yuan with resentment.

"You bastard, when are you going to untie me?!" Ji Yuan gritted his teeth, but he couldn't even get out of bed.

Even a bird in a cage is still free.

She, the most noble emperor in the world, a dragon and phoenix gleaming with golden light, could only grovel in humiliation.

……

After a satisfying meal, everyone reported on their recent situations and work, making it easier for each other to get to know each other.

In order to prevent the Dragon King Temple from being destroyed by a flood in the future.

Bai Shangxue was the first to fall ill and was the most well-prepared. He took out a small booklet and began to speak eloquently.

First, let's look at the revenue of Qingmeng Restaurant, excluding the Jiumi business, which has a daily turnover of around 300 taels.

The profit margin is 50% to 60%, which translates to a daily revenue of 150 taels of silver.

This money-making ability is terrifying. In Daxi City, the spending power of one or two taels of silver is already terrifying.

Two bushels of rice can be purchased, enough for one person to eat fine food every day for a year!

The fact that the Qingmeng Restaurant earns 150 taels a day gives you a glimpse into what kind of concept that is.

Bai Shangxue's painstaking efforts were indispensable, but this was already the limit for the Qingmeng Restaurant.

Xu Bing listened to Bai Shangxue's narration and made fun of the industry panel.

【Love Dream Restaurant】

Daily turnover: 300 taels

Profit margin: 50% to 60%!

[Maximum limit reached.]

He stroked the thumb ring, lost in thought.

A three-story restaurant has limited capacity to accommodate customers. To increase revenue and daily turnover, it is necessary to...

There are two solutions: move towards "high-end" and "luxury" development, improve services, and raise prices.

Or expand the business, hire staff, and open stores.

In response, Xu Bing gave his superiors' decision-making advice, then looked at Bai Shangxue and slowly presented his plan.

one.

The Qingmeng Restaurant has undergone a comprehensive upgrade. From now on, only the first floor will be open for dine-in service. The second and third floors will be developed into luxury establishments.

"Luxury?" Bai Shangxue humbly asked for his opinion.

Xu Bing nodded and explained, "The so-called luxury is... packaging and creating an atmosphere."

Xu Bing gave an example: "Qingmeng Restaurant has already gained a great reputation, and after the Yingxi Festival, its popularity has increased even more."

"Next, we will hire waitresses to improve the service and adopt a reservation system. If you want to go to the second or third floor of the Love Dream Restaurant, you need to make a reservation half a month in advance."

"Based on this, we will establish a membership system for anyone in the city who is well-known and can be considered a 'person of importance'. This will stimulate competitive consumption."

"In the future, dining at the Qingmeng Restaurant will evolve into a symbol of status and prestige, becoming a luxury venue."

Xu Bingyi recounted that he had anticipated these developments, which were the very path forward for the development of the Qingmeng Restaurant.

Bai Shangxue quickly took notes, and everyone was astonished. They never expected that this Grand Preceptor was not only of high rank and great power, but also handsome and knowledgeable!

Given the current reputation of Qingmeng Restaurant, this direction is entirely feasible!

Xu Bing added, "To add to that, a portion of the 900 meters sold daily at Qingmeng Restaurant is linked to the membership system."

"By linking the two together, the Love Dream Restaurant is not only a symbol of status, but also provides tangible benefits."

Xu Bing then instructed: "Shangxue, afterwards, fabricate some rumors that the eldest son was jealous and competing with other women, and add fuel to the fire."

"All of this demonstrates... the earning power of the Love Dream Restaurant, taking it to new heights!"

"Yes!" Bai Shangxue nodded emphatically, his eyes burning with fierce determination.

I can't wait to get started.

But that's not all. Xu Bing has other plans: "On the one hand, raise the consumption threshold, and on the other hand, make it more accessible to the people."

"The popularity of Qingmeng Restaurant will inevitably squeeze the business of surrounding restaurants. You should take advantage of this opportunity to acquire restaurants and develop your own restaurants."

"These subordinate restaurants have only one principle: 'low profit'."

Xu Bing took a sip of tea.

While he amassed a fortune from the wealthy, Xu Bing preferred that ordinary people at least have a decent meal.