Douluo Continent: The Evil-Eyed Dragon God, Many Women, Many Blessings

Chapter 21 Hot Pot Chain Store (Please recommend and add to your favorites~)

The next morning, after finishing breakfast, Huo Yuhao headed straight for the east gate of Shrek Academy.

Stepping out of the East Gate, the bustling noise of people instantly fills the air; this is the famous "Shrek Commercial Street".

Near any institution of higher learning, a bustling commercial district will spontaneously form. There are no high-end hotels or restaurants, but countless down-to-earth small hotels or "fly stalls".

If he wants to make money, this is the best place for him to develop. The Earthlings are right, money isn't everything, but it's still pretty much everything.

As the saying goes, "With money, you can travel the world; without money, you can't even take a step!" In the Douluo Continent, if you want to progress smoothly on the path of Soul Master cultivation, you absolutely cannot do without money.

I, Huo Yuhao, will not only use cheat codes, but I'll also spend money on in-game purchases!

The strategic direction has been set, but how do we make money?
As Huo Yuhao strolled along the commercial street, he carefully observed the types and number of shops around him, constantly making calculations in his mind.

After a while, his eyes suddenly lit up and he walked into a stir-fry restaurant.

"Hey? Isn't this Senior Brother Da? What a coincidence!" Huo Yuhao smiled warmly and walked towards the chubby boy who weighed several hundred kilograms.

Hearing someone call his name, Da Jiangyou looked up in surprise.

"Hey, Yuhao, that's rare! You actually came out to stroll around Shrek Commercial Street?" Upon seeing that it was Huo Yuhao, Da Jiangyou's face, which was covered in flesh, broke into a smile.

Da Jiangyou is a third-year student in the Soul Guidance Department. He was born into a middle-class family on the border of the Douling Empire. His family has been in business for generations, specializing in transportation, and they are quite well-off.

The two became acquainted after Huo Yuhao once brought him some homemade kebabs and treated him to a meal.

"Senior Brother Da, is this the restaurant your family opened specifically for you here?" Huo Yuhao asked with a smile, while observing the location and size of the shop. He nodded to himself, "Hmm, this place is quite suitable."

Judging from Da Jiang's nearly 250-pound physique, he's clearly a true foodie. He even brought a chef from his family to open this small restaurant so he could easily grab a bite whenever he wanted. While the canteen offers a wide variety of food, it doesn't always have what he likes, and the taste is even less likely to suit his palate.

“That’s right, Yuhao, would you like to try some? Although it’s not as good as yours, it’s still passable.” Da Jiangyou said enthusiastically.

Huo Yuhao smiled slyly and said, "Senior Brother Da, didn't you say you've always wanted to eat my hot pot? We happen to have some free time today, so let's eat and chat. I happen to have an idea that you can listen to. If it turns out well, you can eat it anytime in the future."

Da Jiangyou was taken aback, then asked with some surprise, "Can we eat it anytime?"

Huo Yuhao nodded with a smile: "That's right, I'm a bit short of money lately, and I'm thinking of doing some business to earn some pocket money."

A moment later, a pot of fragrant and spicy hot pot was served. With the storage soul tool, which is equivalent to a "mobile freezer", Huo Yuhao had made a lot of hot pot broth and put it in.

Da Jiangyou slurped up a skewer of chicken gizzards and blanched a duck intestine, then his attention was drawn to Huo Yuhao's incessant narration. "So, Senior Brother Da, if you're interested, we can collaborate." A few minutes later, Huo Yuhao finally finished speaking, leaned back casually, and looked at Da Jiangyou with an air of composure.

Da Jiangyou finally came to his senses, but his heart was in turmoil. He looked at Huo Yuhao with shock and amazement in his eyes!
Investment opportunities? Franchising? Chain stores?
Even for a direct descendant of a family that has been in business for generations, this was the first time he had ever heard of such a flashy business model!

But it sounds like a really promising project!
As the saying goes, food is the most important thing for people. Of the four basic necessities of life—clothing, food, housing, and transportation—food is the most important.

Whether you are a high-ranking official or an ordinary citizen, the desire for food is something you can't resist.

Moreover, Huo Yuhao's invention of hot pot, a novel way of eating, is not only simple and delicious, but also not troublesome to make. It is simply a genius creation!
"Of course, in order to cater to different groups, I suggest operating in two modes. One is for groups with strong spending power, such as Soul Masters, officials, or wealthy businessmen. Such restaurants must be more upscale. Whether it is the rarity of the ingredients, the details of the service, or the decoration of the environment, they must reflect style. They must not only be satisfied with their meals, but also have a sense of status!"

"As for the other type, it is mainly aimed at ordinary people. The ingredients do not need to be high-end, and the price can be more down-to-earth. As long as it tastes good and is clean and hygienic, that is enough. The requirements for environment and service are not as high as the first type."

"Yes, the commercial street outside Shrek Academy is more suitable for the second type of business. As for the more upscale type, it can be opened inside Shrek City."

"If you're willing, Senior Brother Da, I can teach you everything about technology and operational models. As long as you do as I say, I guarantee that within a few months, we can establish an effective business chain and expand it to other cities, and eventually to the four great empires!"

"As for the shares, since I'm the initiator, let's say I take 51%, and you take 49%, how about that?"

Huo Yuhao spoke fluently, seemingly without any concern that Da Jiangyou would reject his proposal.

Da Jiangyou's eyes flickered for a moment, then he said solemnly, "Yuhao, I can finalize the deal for the shop on Shrek Commercial Street right now, but if it's like you said, opening a high-end restaurant in Shrek City, I don't have enough funds. But don't worry, I'll contact my family in a bit and convince my father. My family has been in the transportation business for generations, so if we're going to open a restaurant, we don't need to worry about connections or ingredients at all. I believe we can definitely make it happen!"

Huo Yuhao nodded in satisfaction: "No problem. I believe that with your father's many years of business experience, he will make the right choice."

After saying that, Huo Yuhao got up and left, much to Da Jiangyou's astonishment.

Ha, given the backward socio-economic system of Douluo Continent, as long as Da Jiangyou's father isn't a complete idiot, he'll definitely be able to sense the advanced business philosophy of this franchise chain.

Moreover, hot pot is a proven and sure-fire way to succeed in the catering industry. I refuse to believe that the cultural essence of a great nation of food lovers with thousands of years of history can't win over these backward natives on the Douluo Continent!

A day later, Huo Yuhao returned to the restaurant where he was going to have a feast. Looking at the middle-aged man across from him with a goatee and eyes shining with excitement, Huo Yuhao smiled calmly.

"Mr. Huo, he has already told me that I will fully support the hot pot chain you mentioned. In addition, I have another request."

"Oh? Tell me about it," Huo Yuhao said with interest.

Hearing the very apt title "Boss Huo," he felt a surge of emotion. He had once been a miserable, chosen worker, but now he could actually be a boss.
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