I Have a Lake as I Walk Through the Courtyard

Since He Daqing moved into the restaurant, Lin Feng has been both curious and looking forward to the taste of Tan Family Cuisine.

However, Tan Family Cuisine cannot be created overnight; from recruiting to training, it is destined to be a long process.

Time flies, and the second phase of the down jacket factory has begun the recruitment process, with Director Wang's office being visited so often that the threshold was almost worn out.

In the first phase of the workshop, high-density fabrics had already filled the warehouse. Before all the workers had been recruited, a group of designers in the office had already produced finished products.

"Mr. Lin, this was drawn based on your drawings. We've tried it on, and the effect is fantastic!"

Lin Feng took the clothes, put them on, and tried them on. He touched them and felt that the quality was very close to that of later generations!

"What are our costs?"

"If production increases, and the cost doesn't approach 70 yuan, then considering equipment wear and tear, the ex-factory price could drop to 150 yuan!"

"150!" Lin Feng pondered for a moment. This price would bring the user to at least 220-300... It wasn't unacceptable.

As the factory was recruiting, Zhao Qian and Lou Xiao'e also came over, and ran into Lin Feng as soon as they entered the hotel.

Lou Xiao'e couldn't wait any longer. "I heard He Daqing is back. Is Tan Jiaocai going to make a comeback?"

Lin Feng slapped his forehead. "I've been so busy lately, I completely forgot about this! The staff has been training for over three months, it should be done soon!"

"No rush! Slow and steady wins the race. Tan Family Cuisine isn't as easy as you think. Staff training won't be quick, otherwise we'll waste ingredients!"

The well-traveled Zhao Qian showed little interest in the down jacket factory, but was quite keen on Tan Family Cuisine. "Is it authentic?"

"Judging by the time, it shouldn't be too far off..."

The group stayed there for more than half a month, watching the factory slowly get on track, and the two women were delighted with the down jackets they received.

"This outfit is really stylish! I never imagined your design skills were on par with professional designers!"

"How did our garment factory get started?" Lin Feng rolled his eyes. Even if you haven't eaten pork, haven't you seen pigs run?

If you provide the design, a professional designer can quickly determine the sample and size, and you don't even need to worry about how to choose the fabric. How can that not work?

Apart from a very few senior executives who received a piece of clothing as a perk, everyone else in the factory could only watch enviously.

These clothes are truly enviable; when the first batch of finished products came out, almost a large portion of them were sold internally.

The down jackets' novel styles, rich colors, and practical functions quickly became popular among the upper-class circles in Beijing. Thanks to Uncle Chen's efforts, the products quickly entered the supply and sales channels, and demand exceeded supply.

That day, Lin Feng arrived at Uncle Chen's office in high spirits. Uncle Chen raised his eyes and saw that this guy had no good temper at all.

"You little rascal, you disappear for ten days or more every now and then! I'm a vice minister, and you're worrying about me like a baby every day! Is this appropriate?"

"Haha! Uncle Chen, you're really doing something worthwhile! Just think about how the price of duck feathers is soaring; how many farmers will that help to get rich?"

Uncle Chen sighed. "Yes! I've been to so many villages, and the children don't even have a full set of clothes to wear. Many teenagers are still shirtless in the summer! Sigh!"

"It will be alright! I'll take you somewhere."

"Where to?"

"Tan Family Cuisine at the restaurant is now open!"

"Oh!" Uncle Chen immediately perked up and put down his pen. "It's the one you were promoting so much the other day!"

"Yes! It's not officially open yet. I've only invited a few old friends. Please do me the honor of joining us!"

"Haha, I definitely have to go!"

The group arrived at the restaurant, where a luxurious private room was packed with seven or eight people.

Zhao Qian, Lou Xiao'e, Sun Ling, and even Xiao Lingyun were there.

Upon seeing Uncle Chen and Lin Feng enter, everyone immediately stood up.

"Please sit down, everyone. Don't be shy. This is a casual meal, so no one is important, regardless of status!"

That's what they said, but no one dared to take it seriously! Only after Uncle Chen and Raymond Lam took their seats did He Daqing begin to formally serve the dishes.

He Daqing served the dishes himself. The white porcelain soup bowls with brass trays were gently placed on the table, and He Daqing, dressed in a white chef's uniform, slowly lifted the lids.

"Please enjoy our first dish, braised shark fin."

Several waiters used utensils to distribute the soup into the bowls of each guest at the table!

"As expected of Tan Family Cuisine, this is so exquisite!"

Lou Xiao'e, who was standing to the side, finished her drink and praised it highly. "This dish takes three days to prepare, and the soup needs to be simmered for seven hours..."

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in shock, while Uncle Chen frowned slightly as he looked at Lin Feng!

"This is so extravagant! How much would this bowl of soup cost?"

"Uncle Chen! This dish is indeed a luxury for the workers. One plate is equivalent to several months' wages for them?"

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in shock and didn't even dare to pick up their chopsticks.

"I dare not eat this dish!" Uncle Chen said, putting down his chopsticks.

Lin Feng calmly took a sip of soup. "Not only do you have to eat, you have to lead the way!"

What does this mean?

"With the advent of a market economy, the gap between the rich and the poor will inevitably widen. Without this consumption, where will the rich spend their money? If their money doesn't flow out, how will the poor make money?"

Lin Feng rinsed his mouth as he spoke. "Just you wait and see, not only in terms of food, but also in terms of entertainment. In less than two years, it will definitely blow your mind! Some things become more outrageous the more they are suppressed! That's just human nature."

Uncle Chen still frowned after hearing this. "But I can't afford it with my salary!"

"So it's my treat today! Don't you deserve to eat this kind of food because of your status?"

Everyone looked at Lin Feng with disdain for his flattery. "You're openly trying to corrupt me!"

"Uncle Chen! If I want to corrupt you, all I have to do is ask. I won't even ask you for a favor! So you have to find a way to get me to spend the money, to spend it on this country. That's your job!"

Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief; this guy's words had gone too far! Some of the people nearby were almost out of breath.

"Haha, if you say that, I feel relieved to eat here!" Uncle Chen agreed with Lin Feng and raised his glass.

"Cheers to our country!"

"May our country get better and better! Cheers!"

There were a full 10 main dishes, and it took more than an hour from the first dish to the last. The whole meal took almost three hours.

Everyone left having a good time, but Uncle Chen pulled Lin Feng aside. "You weren't joking about what you just said?"

The two looked out the window at the bustling crowds. "Uncle Chen, times are changing! And changing dramatically! This country is rising, and its momentum is unstoppable!"

"Yes, I've felt it too. Things are changing every day these days, and there's so much information that I'm almost overwhelmed, especially in the South. To be honest, my worldview is being reshaped every single day!"

"No matter how times change, just do your job and stay true to your original aspirations."

"Easier said than done! Some things come too fast, and I'm afraid some people won't be able to keep up!"

"Uncle Chen, I believe in you!"

"I wish I could!"

After they finished speaking, they fell silent for a while, looking out the window, their eyes gradually brightening.

The End.