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Upon hearing this, the two were not pleased; instead, their brows furrowed.

It sounds wonderful to have all the world's cuisines covered.

But how big of a business would that be? Could we afford such a huge expense?

Besides, what a stunt you pulled.

This is going to compete with the Imperial Grand Hotel. Do you think Badazhuang can open its doors so easily?

It's understandable that the two of them have concerns; they're both in their thirties or forties.

He's not some greenhorn who gets easily swayed by a few words and acts impulsively out of enthusiasm.

We won't do business at a loss.

"You underestimate me, don't you?"

Li Aimin pointed with his finger and said smugly, "Look what this is!"

Li Aimin slammed the few pages of paper he took out of his bag onto the table, then remained calm and composed.

With this plan, it would be hard for Tianxiazhuang not to become a hit.

They held food auctions to expand their publicity, using the gimmick of "large, unusual, and rare" to arouse curiosity.

Then, channel this promotional momentum to restaurants and monetize it.

This idea wasn't his own; his brother-in-law knew he really wanted to do it.

I helped him write the plan overnight, and it clearly explained how to do each step.

Li Aimin had some initial hesitation, but after reading the publicity plan, he had no more doubts whatsoever.

The money's already in your hands, what are you waiting for?

After reviewing the plan for the auction of rare ingredients in the capital on the paper, Sha Zhu said with a knowing look, "Jian Guo wrote it, didn't he!"

Li Aimin said with a proud look on his face, "Ah, my brother-in-law wrote it."

His attitude amused Sha Zhu, but it also gave him some confidence.

Seeing that the two of them were interested, Xiao Dang pressed on, "Is it just the three of us at the restaurant?"

"No, there are a few other investors."

Li Aimin unconsciously lowered his voice and said, "You don't need to worry about this, just give me the money quickly."

The investors he mentioned included those in Zhang Liangyu's circle, as well as people he met later in the industry.

These people may not have many other skills, but they all come from extraordinary families.

I have no other skills, but I can secure regular hospitality and spending for the restaurant.

There is absolutely no problem with that.

With their help, the restaurant had a stable income even before it opened.

Li Aimin saw this point and was therefore willing to share the profits he had gained.

"Is it alright since it's a government-sponsored event?" Sha Zhu asked, a little worried.

Xiao Dang said frankly, "Uncle He, what could possibly happen? It doesn't matter where we entertain you."

"Just because we don't run a restaurant doesn't mean we can't entertain guests."

Li Aimin gave her a thumbs up, a big thumbs up.

That makes sense; it doesn't matter where you entertain someone.

As long as we do business honestly and don't do anything shady or underhanded.

If you do business with your doors open, no one can find fault with you.

“Okay, then we’ll do what you two say.” Sha Zhu also made the decision to work with them.

"Then where should we open this restaurant? The location definitely can't be out of the way."

Li Aimin nodded and said, "Absolutely, I'll find someone to help with the site selection."

"Who are you looking for?" Sha Zhu asked curiously.

When Li Aimin mentioned finding someone, he meant finding a few Qigong masters to check the Feng Shui.

"No, someone who practices Qigong knows this?"

Sha Zhu was a little confused. He had always thought it was a lie, so how could Ai Min believe it?

"What is Qigong? It's magnetic field. Fortune telling and feng shui, in essence, are all about magnetic field."

Li Aimin, acting as if he knew everything, explained the intricacies of the situation to the two of them.

At the very end, he spoke the truth: "Even if it's useless, we can still have some peace of mind."

That's perfectly reasonable. Even if you're just looking for comfort, good fortune is still a good thing.

Just like when someone in the family goes on a long trip, you always have to say, "Be careful on the road."

Otherwise, I'd feel really uneasy.

Once things are settled, the next step is the most important.

How are the shares distributed?

Li Aimin made it clear that he wanted 7%.

He had to pay for all the land purchases and building construction, and he was also the one who secured the business.

Li Aimin believes it's perfectly reasonable for 7% of them to leave!

After thinking about it for a moment, the two nodded in agreement.

Ultimately, they still had to rely on Li Aimin to invest money to ensure that those who came to their home to spend money would be entertained.

With these two points, the restaurant is guaranteed to make a profit.

As for the two of them, they'll split the remaining 3% in half.

Two weeks later, Yang Jianguo learned from Yingzi that they had chosen a location for the restaurant.

Two streets away from Tsinghua University, there is an abandoned four-story building in front of us.

There's a suitable large courtyard in the alley behind.

It has three entrances and three exits, just like the courtyard where Yang Jianguo lives.

However, it's not as good as this place.

This courtyard was originally slated for demolition, but things changed after Li Aimin selected it.

The courtyard will not be demolished; Li Aimin will buy it under the name of Tianxiazhuang.

Yes, he's already set up the company.

Having connections in high places makes things easier; a few phone calls can get the paperwork done in a way that would take outsiders three months.

The building in front needs major renovations, and the width and height of the doors also need to be changed.

The exterior is completely renovated, and he also contracted the vacant land next door to run a parking lot.

Don't underestimate a parking lot; it can often influence whether or not someone decides to eat there.

No car?

That's for ordinary people; the people he's hosting in his backyard aren't ordinary people at all.

Leaders and wealthy businessmen are always chauffeured around; they certainly wouldn't walk themselves.

Therefore, it is necessary to set up a parking lot.

This is the first application from the public to apply for a private parking lot.

On level ground, you can just pay workers, but what are the regulations and procedures for parking lots?

The process of approval and conclusion left the relevant officials somewhat bewildered.

Chapter 467 600,000, what a moron!

Discuss and report to superiors for assistance.

Then you just wait for the results, until the results are released.

Both the applicants and the relevant departments responsible for approval can only wait.

The parking lot could not be determined immediately, but the restaurant's renovation and decoration were not affected in any way.

This time, Li Aimin really invested a lot.

Since the goal is to promote local cuisine, the interior design should naturally reflect the style of the country.

The abandoned four-story building in front of the alley was demolished by explosives.

Then, a Tang Dynasty-style mortise and tenon structure was built on the original site.

Therefore, Li Aimin invested 60 yuan at once.

This amount of money really scared people.

Even Sha Zhu, his partner, advised him to think things through.

60? I didn't know Aimin was so rich?

In fact, this is not all of his wealth.

Li Aimin has been traveling all over the world these past two days, and he hasn't had a moment's rest at home.

Do you really think he's just running around aimlessly?

No one knows Li Aimin's exact net worth unless he reveals it.

He wouldn't go around bragging about how his cash flow alone amounts to several million.

Those companies and transactions combined have long exceeded ten million.

Of course, they can't compare to the wealthy tycoons of Jiangdao.

But in reality, despite their large assets, Li Aimin believes he can catch up in just a few years.

After all, capitalism is always brutal in its early stages.

The entire market is still developing, while their market has entered a period of stability.

Which one has the potential is self-evident!

Otherwise, why would those bigwigs from Jiangdao be so eager to invest in the mainland?

Is it really just patriotism?

"Our restaurant must live up to its name."

By the roadside, Li Aimin was explaining the details of the subsequent project to Sha Zhu.

Actually, there's not much for him to worry about; the main concern is the interior decoration, especially the kitchen.

Whatever is convenient and conforms to the rules and preferences of the master chefs.

These are all things that require special attention, to ensure that all the craftsmen are satisfied.

"And these masters, Brother Zhu, we're all counting on you."

Li Aimin said this because Shazhu had made a promise to him before.

Once he finalized the restaurant's location, construction officially began.

He went to visit the master chefs in Beijing one by one and managed to get him all eight major cuisines.

"Shall we open a Western restaurant?"

"Why bother with Western food? That stuff can't compare to the delicacies passed down from our ancestors."

"You also need to hurry up and contact people about the food auctions, and spread the word within the industry first."

"No, you haven't even decided on the lead role yet, how am I supposed to say anything?"

"To put it mysteriously, it's a treasure that's rarely seen in ordinary times, the more mysterious the better."

It wasn't that Li Aimin didn't want to tell him; he was also waiting for news.