If I ask you to set up a stall, why do you always run to deserted places?

Looking at his phone screen, Liang Wancheng suddenly had a bad feeling.

Why would the chairman call him at this time?

Could it be that Hu Guangfu was still worried and called his superiors again?

Thinking of this, Liang Wancheng straightened his back again.

really!

The fixed merchants pay so much rent every year, and now all their business is being taken away by a street vendor. The chairman can't just ignore it!

Liang Wancheng deliberately walked a few steps away from the crowd before pressing the answer button, "Chairman."

Are you currently on the platform near Nantianmen?

"Yes," Liang Wancheng quickly replied, "There is indeed a problem here. A street vendor attracted customers online, causing a large-scale gathering of tourists. I am cooperating with the scenic area in the investigation."

"I know." The voice on the other end of the phone was unreadable. "There are over 200,000 people in the live stream; they all saw you checking."

Liang Wancheng: "..."

He subconsciously glanced back at Tang Guo's phone.

Oh no, he was so focused on finding the problem that he forgot this thing was always streaming live.

"Chairman, I'm doing this for the safety of the scenic area," Liang Wancheng explained, forcing a smile. "Besides, the permanent merchants have a lot of complaints. If we let these mobile stalls compete at low prices, their leases won't be renewed next year..."

"What are you saying! What are you saying?!"

The chairman interrupted him directly, "Whether they are willing to renew the lease depends on whether they can do business well, not on whether we can drive away their competitors for them."

"A bucket of instant noodles costs eighteen yuan, and a cup of hot water costs five yuan. Nobody usually mentions this because tourists have no other choice when they get to the top of the mountain."

"They're selling a freshly made beef patty for only twelve yuan now, and you're going to go over there and accuse them of disrupting business order?"

"Does that sound reasonable to you?"

Liang Wancheng's face burned. He wanted to say that the transportation costs were different, but when he thought of the video of Su Yun carrying hundreds of kilograms of things up the mountain, he swallowed the words back.

What do you mean? Are you suggesting we tell the chairman that they can't beat this beast because it doesn't require any transportation costs?

"Regular merchants have reported that their businesses have been affected, and you went to investigate the situation, which is not a problem."

The chairman continued, "There is a risk of crowd flow on site. You can ask the scenic area to check, and there is no problem. The documents are genuine, the equipment is fine, and the on-site rectification has been carried out as much as possible."

"What do you mean by still standing in front of the camera and clinging to the video of someone rescuing a child? Now the official cultural and tourism account is full of question marks! Some people are even asking us if Taiyue Cultural and Tourism only protects 18-yuan instant noodles and not 12-yuan beef patties!"

Liang Wancheng felt a wave of dizziness. Were these netizens out of their minds? Why were they all saying such awful things?

"Chairman, now..."

"Now do three things well."

"First, we must cooperate with the scenic area to maintain order at the scene and prevent a recurrence of the situation that just happened."

"Second, have the publicity department issue a statement clarifying that compliant licenses mean compliant operations, and stop spreading rumors online about unlicensed business operations."

"Third, on behalf of Taiyue Culture and Tourism, ask Master Su if he would be willing to run a seven-day breakfast experience stall at Yunding."

"We can provide material transportation, garbage removal, and on-site traffic management, but pricing and operation are the responsibility of him."

"Huh?" Liang Wancheng was completely dumbfounded.

He came to kick people out! Now not only have they not left, but the company has to ask them to stay?

What a hellish joke!

"No, Chairman," Liang Wancheng lowered his voice, "In that case, what about Hu Guangfu and the others?"

"Let them improve their products and services!"

The chairman said irritably, "They've drawn the attention of hundreds of thousands of people to the top of Mount Tai, and instead of thinking about how to retain the visitors, they're only thinking about driving people away?"

"If we can't even retain customers who are practically at our doorstep, then we really shouldn't renew the lease next year!"

Liang Wancheng fell silent. If Hu Guangfu had heard this, he probably would have burst into tears on the spot.

"Give the phone to Master Su," the chairman said.

Liang Wancheng held his phone, motionless for a long time.

"What? You expect me to go up the mountain myself?"

"No need, no need!" Liang Wancheng quickly turned around and walked back to his stall step by step under the gaze of dozens of eyes around him.

Seeing the fascinating expression on his face, Zhou Ye immediately became wary.

Why is this guy acting even weirder after the call? Could it be that he hasn't found the problem and is about to call in reinforcements?

Zhou Ye silently moved closer to Su Yun, his arm muscles bulging.

"Boss Su," Liang Wancheng stopped in front of the counter and said in a fawning tone, "our chairman would like to say a few words to you."

"Your chairman?" Su Yun was a little confused, but still took the phone.

With flour still on his hands, he simply turned on speakerphone and placed the phone next to the cutting board.

"Hello, Mr. Su." The tone on the other end of the phone was noticeably more polite. "I watched today's live broadcast. First of all, I must thank you for saving that child."

"You're welcome, I just happened to see it," Su Yun said.

"Furthermore, on-site verification is a normal procedure, but Liang Wancheng's handling of the issue was indeed inappropriate. On behalf of Taiyue Culture and Tourism, I apologize to you."

Upon hearing this, Liang Wancheng, who was standing next to him, almost dug his toes through the soles of his shoes. Tang Guo's eyes lit up, and she nearly shoved her phone directly into his face.

Good heavens! They were just storming over to pack up their stall, and now the owner is personally calling to apologize?

The live stream chat erupted in laughter.

[Mr. Liang: Can anyone tell me what I'm here for?]

[You wanted to get rid of them, but ended up giving them an official collaboration, huh?!]

[666, he's not even acting anymore, Master Su's methods are extraordinary!]

This is a case of reverse investment attraction!

[Wouldn't those vendors selling it for twenty-odd yuan be furious if they saw this?]

[Just getting angry, oh well~]

【…】

The chairman quickly explained the seven-day experience booth arrangement, and Su Yun thought about it but did not immediately agree.

"We can cooperate on on-site traffic management and garbage removal, and we can charge for the transportation of supplies at the normal rate, but we don't need to do any advertising."

"Why?" the chairman asked, somewhat surprised.

When others encounter such an opportunity, they would be eager to have the scenic area put up posters at the foot of the mountain. But Su Yun, when the official offered to promote him, actually refused?

"There are already enough people." Su Yun glanced outside the platform. "I have a limited supply of ingredients to prepare each day. Even if tens of thousands more people come, I still can't make that many."

"Moreover, many people climb up specifically to eat a pancake, and if their bodies can't handle it, they are more likely to get into trouble."

"If the scenic area really sends out a message, please remind them for me. The number is limited every day. Those who haven't gotten a number shouldn't wait idly on the platform, and they shouldn't rush to apply blindly."

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone.

"Okay." The chairman's voice was more serious. "When business is booming, the first thing you think about is not letting tourists come for nothing. In this respect, you are better than some of our management staff."

Liang Wancheng: "..."

Just give me your ID card!

"Then the seven-day cooperation will proceed as you stated," the chairman continued. "No additional traffic generation, just the necessary guarantees. The required procedures will proceed as usual, and the required fees will be paid as usual. No special treatment will be given."

"Okay." Su Yun nodded, and the phone was returned to Liang Wancheng's hand.

The chairman's final instruction was simply, "Stay here today, coordinate things between the merchants and tourists, and come back after the crowds have dispersed."

The call ended with a beep.

Liang Wancheng stood there, feeling completely numb, while Zhou Ye listened in a daze.

He was worried that the boss's business wouldn't last more than a few days, but before the first day was even over, Taiyue Cultural Tourism had already offered to keep him on!

Now it seems that four hundred yuan a day is not the boss trying to put on a show, but Zhou Ye quickly calmed down.

This popularity is due to the large number of tourists visiting Mount Tai and the owner's previous fame. It's uncertain whether the business will remain so successful after seven days in a different location.

Yes! One should never become arrogant!

Li Jianguo then leaned closer, "Mr. Liang, weren't you just here to pack up?"

"Who said I'm here to pack up?" Liang Wancheng's face darkened, and he grabbed a nearby safety barrier. "I'm here to check on-site safety and, incidentally, to help ensure business continuity!"

After saying that, he turned to the staff behind him and shouted, "What are you all standing there for?"

"Go and get four more bollards!"

The people around were stunned at first, and then they all burst out laughing. Su Yun couldn't help but laugh too.

Goodness! Isn't this change in work attitude a little too smooth?

A dozen minutes later, the official account of Taiyue Culture and Tourism released a statement explaining the situation.

[Upon on-site verification, the temporary food stalls near Nantianmen have all met the operating requirements in terms of permits, equipment, and ingredients. In response to the increased customer flow, on-site isolation and crowd control adjustments have been completed.]

[The stall has a limited daily supply of ingredients. Visitors are advised to plan their trip accordingly and avoid gathering indiscriminately to buy food.]

As soon as the message was released, most of the messy rumors circulating online quickly disappeared, and most people focused their attention on the last sentence.

Limited quantities available each day! So what are you waiting for? Hurry up the mountain, or are you waiting for someone else to lick the pot clean?

The scenic area's publicity department fell silent as they looked at the comments section filled with people clamoring to set off right now.

No! They sent this message to warn everyone against blindly rushing to buy things! How exactly do you interpret this?

Fortunately, Tang Guo repeatedly reminded everyone in the live stream, "There are only forty numbers left today, so those who haven't reached the top should stop rushing! The opening time for tomorrow's stall is still undetermined!"

"Don't ask me if I can reserve a space; it's not up to me. The answer is no!"

After shouting it more than a dozen times, the netizens in the live stream who were prepared to drive over overnight finally calmed down a little.

As soon as the last forty number plates were displayed on the platform, Li Jianguo and his two companions rushed forward, shouting, "Give me six numbers!"

"Why should we give you six?" The tourists behind immediately objected.

"I know the boss!"

"You have to wait in line to get to know the boss!"

"Exactly, even if my own father comes, it won't work!"

Li Jianguo glared angrily, "I didn't cut in line! There are four of us, so it's not unreasonable for each of us to have our own number, is it?"

Zhou Ye looked down and counted; there were exactly four left. What a coincidence!

The moment Li Jianguo and his three companions received their number plates, the tourists behind them let out a desperate wail.

"That's it?"

"After waiting in line for so long, am I really only going to end up licking the pot?"

"Hey bro, wanna have some lamb pies? Give me your number, I'll pay you two hundred!"

Zhao Hu shoved the number plate into his pocket. "I wouldn't sell it for two thousand!"

"Didn't you say your legs hurt and you were about to go back when we were climbing the mountain?" Li Xiaoxiao asked.

"My legs may hurt, but I can't go without food!" Zhao Hu said with a straight face.

The four people waited for more than half an hour before finally receiving their pastries.

Li Jianguo chose charcoal-flavored cumin lamb. The freshly baked pastry was so hot that he had to turn it back and forth between his hands, but that temperature was nothing to stop a fisherman who hadn't eaten for several hours.

He took a bite from the edge, and crunch! The sound of the pastry breaking apart was exceptionally clear.

The next second, the aroma of lamb fat mixed with cumin and onion exploded in my mouth.

The lamb wasn't chopped too finely, so you could still taste the springiness of the meat chunks when you bit into it. The outer crust, however, was incredibly thin. One bite was both crispy and fragrant.

Li Jianguo's eyes widened. He had climbed for several hours with great difficulty and felt like his legs were no longer his own, but after swallowing this piece of bread, he felt that it was all worth it!

As for the scenery, what's the point? Scenery is nothing compared to a delicious pancake.

"Let me have a taste." Wang Hai leaned closer.

"Don't you have one yourself?"

"I bought the chicken legs, let's trade."

"No change."

"Who was it that said we'd share the good times together?"

"I only said I'd share the hardships!"

While the two were talking, Zhao Hu had already reached over from the side and quickly snapped off a piece.

Li Jianguo looked down and immediately exploded, "Zhao Lao Er! Are you a dog or something?!"

"Just one bite!" Zhao Hu stuffed the pancake into his mouth, turned around, and ran away.

However, he forgot that he had just climbed Mount Tai. He had only taken two steps when his legs suddenly gave way and he almost knelt on the ground.

Li Xiaoxiao stood to the side, holding a wild mushroom pastry, laughing so hard she almost cried.

The three people, who were over a hundred years old combined, almost severed ties on the top of Mount Tai over a single piece of bread!

Not far away, Old Qin slowly finished the last sip of millet milk and glanced at Su Yun behind the cutting board.

Even after his identity was exposed, Su Yun's actions remained unchanged. Whether hundreds of thousands of people were watching or the chairman of the cultural tourism company personally invited him, he didn't seem to care about anything.

The dough was weighed as usual, the fire was watched as usual, and the sealing of each pancake, the oil filling, and the heat were all done flawlessly despite the rush. This is what makes it so remarkable.

Making a few delicious pancakes isn't anything special, but being able to make every single pancake look exactly the same when hundreds of thousands of people are gathered around requires a level of composure that most young people don't possess.

Old Qin took out his phone and dialed the number again.

"Teacher Qin!" The call was answered immediately. "Would you like to participate in tomorrow's youth pastry exchange meeting?"

"I'll participate." Teacher Qin nodded.

"Great! I'll arrange a car to pick you up right now, tomorrow morning at nine o'clock..."

"No need to pick him up," Old Qin interrupted him. "Tell those young people who are participating in the exchange not to wear leather shoes tomorrow."

The person on the other end of the phone was stunned. "Why?"

Looking at the row of freshly baked pastries, Old Qin's eyes showed a hint of anticipation for the first time. "Tell them to make sure I wear hiking boots. Tomorrow, the first lesson will be at the top of Mount Tai."