Rebirth 07: Starting with Saving a Bankrupt Restaurant

The taste of spicy crayfish goes without saying; it sells out quickly every day since it was launched.

Li Lichun and his companions were extremely satisfied with the taste. The crayfish and all the side dishes were eaten clean, leaving only a little bit of soup.

Needless to say, business was booming throughout the night, thanks to the popularity of crayfish.

"Get some rest early when you get back today."

Everyone was quite tired after a long day, so Zhou Wen packed up all the food for the two of them to take home and eat.

Dan Wei stood up wearily and took the food from Zhou Wen's hands.

"Boss, I'll be going now."

"Okay." Zhou Wen nodded. "Take care and get some rest."

Although Shi Ying was tired, she was happy all day because Shi Ling had resigned from the factory. Even though she was very tired, she was still acting like nothing had happened.

"And this one too. Some side dishes and a roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), and a bowl of braised pork over rice."

"Okay." Shi Ying understood that this extra portion was for her sister.

"Boss, you should also take more rest."

"Okay, be careful on your way back." Zhou Wen nodded with a smile.

After everyone left, Zhou Wen didn't rush to turn off the lights and go to rest. Instead, he stayed in the restaurant and started watching.

Zhou Wen hadn't forgotten the problems that arose tonight. The restaurant was running out of tables and chairs, and the most urgent task at hand was to resolve this issue.

When the restaurant first reopened, Zhou Wen adjusted the space slightly to make each table more spacious and comfortable for the guests. He increased the distance between the tables.

Now that customer traffic is gradually increasing, the space and other aspects need to be readjusted.

As for the round folding tables and red plastic stools, Zhou Wen didn't plan to put them away; he might need to use them for another day or two.

Given the restaurant's current situation, we need to hurry up and purchase some tables and chairs, which will also allow us to replace the tables and chairs that are missing a leg or are damaged.

During this time, Zhou Wen took action, compiling a list of the tables and chairs that needed to be replaced, and roughly measuring their dimensions.

Then he looked at the somewhat empty space on that side and began to ponder.

We may need to purchase some double tables later for diners who come alone or in pairs.

This way, more seats can be freed up, and situations like tonight's will not occur.

I might be quite busy these next few days. I need to take care of the tables and chairs, and I also need to negotiate the price of the crayfish.

Based on the restaurant's current usage, wholesale is practically a done deal.

We should really think about the beverage business.

Shi Ling will also start working at the restaurant tomorrow. If Shi Ling's joining will indeed make things much easier than before, then...

So I really started to consider the issue of drinks. Ever since the introduction of cold dishes like sliced ​​beef and tripe in chili sauce, the demand for drinks at the restaurant has been steadily increasing.

However, Zhou Wen was always worried that the daily workload would be too heavy for Shi Ying and Shan Wei, so he kept delaying it.

After confirming that nothing had been missed, Zhou Wen turned off the lights on the first floor and went upstairs to wash up and rest.

The next morning, Shi Ying and Shi Ling also arrived at the restaurant together.

Zhou Wen nodded at Shi Ling, who looked to be in good spirits, indicating that she had rested well these past few days.

"Have you had breakfast yet?" Zhou Wen asked as he poured a glass of hot water for the two of them.

Shi Ying nodded and said, "I already ate when I came."

"Please have a seat."

After the two sat down and drank some water to calm themselves down, Zhou Wencai asked:

"Is everything mostly resolved?"

Shi Ling nodded gently: "Yes, it's all taken care of."

Zhou Wen nodded slightly, took a sip of water to moisten his throat, and said, "You've been a long-time employee here before, so I won't go into details. As for your salary, it shouldn't be a problem if it's the same as Shi Ying's, right?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Ling hesitated for a moment before asking, "Boss, is there really no problem with this?"

Zhou Wen knew what Shi Ling was thinking; she was probably afraid that she would receive the same salary as Shi Ying in her first month.

That would be unfair to others.

Of course, Shi Ying would never say anything more.

If I had to point out any problems, there really aren't any.

Zhou Wen actually had a good idea of ​​what Shi Ling's job was like.

Zhou Wen waved his hand and laughed, "It's only the first month. We'll deal with any problems later. How could I possibly do poorly and still get the same salary as Shi Ying?"

Shi Ling pursed her lips and finally just nodded.

"If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask."

Shi Ling didn't really have any other questions. After thinking for a moment, she shook her head.

Seeing that Shi Ling had no questions, Zhou Wen said, "Then it's settled, the monthly salary is 1,200."

"1200?" Shi Ying had a question.

"Boss, when did my salary become 1200?" Shi Ying's mouth was slightly open, her mind a little confused.

Zhou Wen had always forgotten to mention this matter, only telling Shan Wei when Shan Wei wanted an advance on his salary.

"Why aren't you happy about the raise?" Zhou Wen teased Shi Ying, who looked puzzled.

She was willing, but Shi Ying felt she hadn't done much, and she'd only worked for three months before getting a raise...

A salary of 1,200 is comparable to that of a restaurant supervisor.

Shi Ying's service attitude and all other aspects are definitely better than those of the head waiters in high-end restaurants, and there is absolutely no doubt about that.

Around June 17th or 18th, the restaurant's daily revenue reached a little over three thousand, and then it remained around that amount.

Especially with the addition of crayfish these past two days, the turnover may soon reach 4,000.

The restaurant's net profit for the entire month of June was around 15,000 yuan.

In fact, given the restaurant's current situation, it should have hired new employees long ago.

It's just that Shi Ying is really too capable.

Zhou Wen also believed that hiring four or five employees was not as good as hiring one reliable one, so he kept waiting for Shi Ling.

In fact, in many places, waiters are generally provided with meals and accommodation, but restaurants can only provide meals, not accommodation.

While the three were still talking, Zhou Wen's cell phone rang again in his pocket.

Zhou Wen also felt a little strange, wondering why he kept getting phone calls these past two days.

"Hello, who is this?"

Shi Ling and Shi Ying also shut their mouths and stopped making a sound.

The entire call lasted no more than a minute. In the end, Zhou Wen said a few words with a smile before hanging up.