Rebirth 05: From Coal Mine Owner to Mobile Phone Tycoon

Lin Shaoyang, who was sitting in the front, was just listening to see what kind of nonsense this Boss Lu had to say.

Surprisingly, this guy really knows this game quite well; he must have actually played it.

Of course, he didn't believe a word of Zhou Mei's claims that she only went to his room to play games.

However, this had nothing to do with him; on the contrary, he found this Boss Lu quite interesting.

"I didn't expect that Boss Lu would be so knowledgeable about games, in addition to stocks."

"I know a little bit, I know a little bit. Speaking of games, I'm not sleepy anymore. Hey! Ah Biao, what kind of look is that?"

......

Upon arriving at the Jinxuan Palace, Lin Shaoyang and his assistant led Lu Yuan and A Biao directly inside.

"I come to this restaurant often; the food is very good. Mr. Lu, please."

Lu Yuan glanced around; the store's decor was grand and imposing, the lighting soft, and even the smallest details exuded elegance and refinement.

The faint sound of traditional Chinese string and bamboo music drifted through the air, indicating that the place was not cheap.

The receptionist greeted us from inside.

"How many people are in your party, sir?"

"Go to Xinming Pavilion, that's the private room I always book."

"No, sir."

The four of them stopped abruptly and looked at the younger sister.

"What? Is someone in the private room?"

Lin Shaoyang frowned and looked at his younger sister.

Having been in a superior position for a long time, Lin Shaoyang exuded a strong sense of oppression.

The younger sister took a small step back, but still stood firmly.

"No, it's this gentleman."

The younger sister pointed at Ah Biao.

"You are not allowed to enter our store if you are not properly dressed."

"Hey~ you little rascal, how could you...."

Just as A Biao was about to step forward to argue, Lu Yuan pulled him back.

Lu Yuanchong and A Biao quietly shook their heads, indicating that they should not interfere in this matter and should just follow Lin Shaoyang's arrangements.

Ah Biao retreated dejectedly, shaking the front of his shirt with both hands.

Lin Shaoyang put on a smile again.

"We're going to a private room. I'm using the 'Xinming Pavilion' room, the only one you have booked for extended periods. It won't disturb the other guests in the main hall."

The young woman's expression remained completely unchanged, and her words were like a broken record.

"Excuse me, sir, rules are rules. Slippers, including all shoes that expose the heel, are not allowed in the dining area."

The situation became somewhat awkward, and Lin Shaoyang's assistant quickly stepped forward and whispered something.

"Miss, Mr. Lin is a regular customer here. He booked the 'Xinming Pavilion' private room three years ago. He usually goes directly to the private room area via the garage elevator, but today the elevator is under maintenance, so he's using the main entrance. Please check the reservation system; it's Mr. Lin Shaoyang."

The young woman checked on the computer at the workstation and soon said she had found it.

Lin Shaoyang and his assistant breathed a slight sigh of relief, but the next second, they were jolted back into action.

"But there are no exceptions to the rules; all customers entering the store must comply with the dress code."

Lin Shaoyang patiently tapped on the table.

"Okay, which manager is here today, Manager Li or Manager Guan? Have him come to see me."

"The manager is dealing with an emergency with the elevator. I can pass on your message, but I can't break the rules until he arrives. Sir, you can't go in!"

Lin Shaoyang's smile had completely vanished.

"Little sister, I spend fifty to sixty thousand yuan here every month, plus the private room fee. I'm having dinner with guests now, are you sure you want to stop me?"

"Okay, here's what you'll do: give me some shoe covers, and we'll wear them when we go through public areas. Is that alright?"

"No, you'll still take off your shoe covers when you enter the private room, so that's still against the rules."

"You mean you want my guests to wear shoe covers when they dine in the private rooms?!"

Seeing that Lin Shaoyang was about to lose his temper, the assistant quickly stepped forward and said...

"You see, rules are rules, but people are flexible. Our General Manager Lin and your Boss Chen are friends. When this store was first built, our General Manager Lin even invested in it."

When the younger sister heard the word "investment," a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes, but she immediately straightened her neck.

"Then...then you should set an example and support our work."

He then looked at Lin Shaoyang, his eyes filled with a naive persistence.

"Sir, you wouldn't want to put us in a difficult position, would you?"

Lu Yuan and his group of four fell silent.

The melodious background music contrasts ironically with the stalemate at the doorway.

Ah Biao broke the silence first, "Why don't you guys go in? I won't go in."

"Need not"

Lu Yuan found it amusing, wondering if the next characters to appear would be the Crooked Mouth War God and the Dragon King.

However, there is indeed no need to waste so much time here.

Why don't we all sit down and have some tea and snacks instead of taking the time to do that?

"Mr. Lin, everyone's time is precious, how about we go somewhere else?"

"Ah Biao, do you know any old-established shops? I'd like to try them out."

"There are many old shops in Central. I know one that you must go to when you come to Hong Kong for dim sum."

"Alright, shall we walk there?"

Ah Biao nodded.

"Alright, lead the way."

After saying that, he called Lin Shaoyang and his assistant to go together.

Lin Shaoyang's face turned ashen as he looked at his younger sister.

"You're right, rules are rules, and not a single word can be wrong."

After saying that, he turned around and followed Lu Yuan and the others with his assistant.

"Ryan, go call Mr. Chen in a bit and tell them that we will not be renting this private room anymore."

"Then notify Chole and have her settle the relevant fees."

The receptionist straightened her uniform collar, thinking...

"I've defeated another group of unscrupulous customers. I'm truly a good employee of the company."

My back is straighter now.

The four of them walking down the street still drew a lot of attention.

Two elite businessmen, a tall, handsome guy in casual clothes, and a gangster.

This combination is just as bizarre as it gets.

If I had to put it in a way, he resembled the son of a mafia boss, traveling with his henchmen, followed by a butler and driver.

Ah Biao noticed that Lin Shaoyang's expression had already turned ugly.

"Mr. Lin, don't get angry with a little girl. If you feel you've lost face, I'll find a few pretty girls to confront her."

Lu Yuan immediately elbowed A Biao, getting revenge for the elbow he received at the bar last time.

Well, a gentleman takes his revenge even if it takes three days!

"You're so reckless! She's a girl."

"I was just trying to scare her, I won't actually do anything."

"Scaring me won't work."

Lin Shaoyang let out a long breath, his expression calming down, but his voice sounded somewhat tired.

"Forget it, after today, I guess we won't have to wait that long before this girl is fired."

"what?"

Lu Yuan also sighed.

"The young lady is actually a nice person, she just chose the wrong industry; the service industry is not suitable for her."

"It's better for both of them to be fired sooner rather than later. Hopefully, she can learn from this experience."

"The service industry really tests a person's intelligence and emotional intelligence."

"When you serve all kinds of customers, you will encounter all kinds of needs, some simple and some difficult. You absolutely cannot apply a rigid set of rules to make a one-size-fits-all approach."

"In our situation today, it's clear that our understanding of rules and regulations is too superficial."

"Choosing a private room is about having a more comfortable and private space. In this space, the guests' needs come first. You can take off your shoes and sit at the table to eat, even if you're not wearing slippers, that's your freedom."

"A boss will definitely not keep someone who only tries to drive customers away when there are problems."