So, Ke Hong and Mr. Stephen returned to the bamboo forest with Mr. Stephen, planning to talk to Dong Qingyue. When the Rolls-Royce came to the door of the bamboo forest minor again, the atmosphere in the store suddenly became tense again. But Mr. Stephen didn't say anything, but wandered around the shop with interest.

"Excuse me...... How can I help you? Yang Lan asked solemnly.

"Ah, don't mind me, I'm just looking around." Mr. Stephen smiled brightly, and continued to look.

Seeing that he couldn't ask anything from Mr. Stephen, Yang Lan had no choice but to turn to Ke Hong: "What does he want to do?" ”

"I don't know, I guess I want to buy here." Ke Hong joked.

"What!? We're not going to sell here! Yang Lan said excitedly, and reprimanded Ke Hong harshly: "Do you think this is just a store?" This is Yueyue's dream, she wants to help her father keep his business, do you think this is something that can be measured by money? Under the pressure of traveling restaurants, you know how stressful the catering industry in Nanhua City is now! ”

"Poof......" Ke Hong couldn't help but laugh suddenly, "Don't worry, I know what you mean." ”

The travel restaurant is indeed a huge pressure on the catering industry in Nanhua City, not to mention the high quality of the food and service of this restaurant, mainly because of its affordable price.

With the amount of money spent at the restaurant on the trip, it can be said that even students can accept the trip once or twice a month, which is even easier for the working class. Restaurants are always full, and you need to book a few days in advance or wait in line for hours to get a spot.

Compared to travel restaurants, other restaurants can almost be called a secondary option when travel restaurants are full.

Price is indeed a very important competitive factor, with the current price abroad, a meal in a Samsung Michelin restaurant is generally about 300 US dollars per person, that is, close to 2,000 yuan.

However, the price of a meal in a restaurant is basically about 500 to 1,000 per person, which is relatively acceptable to people based on the income of the first-tier cities of Nanhua City.

Ke Hong doesn't make sound, so I don't know how this cost was reduced. However, Mr. Stephen knew a thing or two about this, and he explained to Ke Hong: "I have heard that the chef of the restaurant on the journey is the owner. He started his own business when he was younger, that is, when he was about your age, starting out in a small restaurant. ”

"So powerful!?" Ke Hong asked in surprise, "Did you start a business alone!?" ”

"Of course. That person is not simple, he has a deep background. Mr. Stephen smiled, "However, the fact that the boss is the chef can naturally greatly reduce the cost; Other than that. I've heard that the boss has a good relationship with the people on the black and white road here, so I don't need to pay for protection......"

"Well, in this way, I also have friends in the Tao." Ke Hong thought for a while and said.

"Oh? That's a good thing. Mr. Stephen laughed, "You must know that the police and scoundrels come to find fault with them, not only affect the business, but also need to spend a lot of money every month to send them away." It can save this trouble, but it can reduce a lot of costs. ”

"Well, I also know a big guy in the wholesale food industry." Ke Hong added. Stephen was a little surprised, and he said happily: "That's even better, in general, well-known restaurants secretly bribe food wholesalers in order to obtain high-quality ingredients." However, you are young, but you do know a lot of people. ”

"No, in fact, I only know one person, and this person knows a lot of friends." Ke Hong said with a wry smile.

"In any case, the basic conditions are all in place." Stephen stroked his chin and smiled, "As for the environment and chefs in the store, it's not a problem. Just redecorate and fix it for a few days, and then change all the chefs......"

Speaking of this, Stephen suddenly turned to Yang Lan and smiled politely: "I don't know." Can you talk to your boss? I have some business matters that I want to 'discuss' with her. ”

"I—We're not going to sell this, I'm sorry!" Yang Lan replied nervously.

"I know, and I don't plan to buy it." Stephen said with a smile, very kindly, "Of course, it is better if you are willing to sell." But I respect your opinions. So, I wonder if you can talk about it in detail? ”

Yang Lan looked at Ke Hong a little overwhelmed, then at Mr. Stephen, and hurriedly ran inside.

And Ke Hong did not participate in this negotiation. Mr. Stephen and Dong Qingyue chatted for a long time, and the chat lasted from half past two in the afternoon to more than four in the afternoon. However, this negotiation did not visit, and the result was finally negotiated.

Mr. Stephen will act as a co-investor and advisor to help "improve" the restaurant, and the restaurant's internal operations must be renovated according to Mr. Stephen's requirements, and Mr. Stephen will use his connections, experience, and funds to help Bamboo Grove Minor earn three Michelin stars. In fact, in Ke Hong's view, Mr. Stephen's goal is actually a bit capricious.

After all, it's a three-star Michelin-starred restaurant, and there are only a few hundred of them in the world, so at least aim for a one-star star. However, looking at Mr. Stephen's knowledge, experience, and family fortune, it seems that this goal is a matter of course.

"Hmph, that's ridiculous, this shop isn't your thing! You don't have the right to decide! After the negotiation, the first thing Ke Hong saw was not Dong Qingyue and Mr. Stephen, but Huang Yi, who came out of the kitchen angrily. He threw his scarf to the ground, spat viciously, and then snatched the door.

Then, Ke Hong saw Mr. Stephen and Dong Qingyue coming out of Dong Qingyue's office.

"Don't mind, I'm just telling him that he's either going to leave or he's going to be a little chef here. Provided, of course, that he is willing to go to training. Mr. Stephen smiled and explained to Ke Hong, "Because ...... IMHO, I don't think a chef who hasn't even found a medium-rare steak fried into a medium-rare is not qualified to be a chef. ”

As he spoke, Mr. Stephen looked down at his precious gold watch, and said with some surprise, "Oh, it's already here." I think I still have time to meet with Andrew and tell him the outcome of today's negotiations. He would be happy to know that it would turn into an excellent restaurant in the future. ”

After speaking, Mr. Stephen looked at Ke Hong, turned to Dong Qingyue again, and said with a smile: "As for you, you can ask this young and beautiful girl about the results of our negotiations." I won't go into too much detail. ”

After sending off Mr. Stephen, except for Ke Hong. Everyone at the scene breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's amazing that such a character is here." Yang Lan covered his chest and said, "Did you see those two bodyguards of his?" I was afraid that the two bodyguards next to him would suddenly pull out their guns and kill me. ”

"Mr. William and Mr. Lea just look fierce, but their personalities are very easy-going. I was nervous before, and they comforted me. As for the emotes...... They are bodyguards after all. Ke Hong said with a smile.

"You stinky boy...... First Master Fu, and then this Mr. Stephen, will it be difficult for you to bring the president of the country to this store in the future? Please let me know in advance! Yang Lan asked angrily.

Ke Hong smiled bitterly and replied, "Got it", then turned to Dong Qingyue and asked, "So." What exactly are you talking about today? ”

Dong Qingyue said with a smile: "He said that the existing chefs must be trained, otherwise they will all be replaced, and of course the salary will increase with the increase in turnover; Then there was the decoration to be modified according to his wishes, and a few bands and violinists were invited, saying that music and wine were indispensable concoctions for enjoying the food. ”

"And then you said yes?" Yang Lan frowned, "You're the store manager, shouldn't you be stronger?" ”

"However, I think people are well-informed and have a clear deeper understanding of restaurants than I do. It doesn't matter if you listen to people's opinions in this regard. After chatting with him for a while, his father agreed. Dong Qingyue asked hesitantly.

"Well, well." Yang Lan said helplessly, "Then what benefits can he bring to us?" That's the key. ”

Dong Qingyue replied with a fighting spirit: "He said that he can use his connections to let Michelin send auditors over there, and if he goes along with it, he will probably be promoted to a three-star Michelin restaurant within two or three years." ”

"Two or three years!" Yang Lan said in surprise, "Promoted to three Michelin!" ”

It feels like a person who is about to go bankrupt and bring all his savings to buy a lottery ticket, only to win a second prize of 200,000 yuan to solve his urgent needs, and finally win the grand prize of 5 million. It was a bonus.

"I said, I definitely want to help Satsuki." Ke Hong smiled and turned to Dong Qingyue.

Today, Dong Qingyue is still wearing a very standard OL outfit, but her hairstyle is not as restrained as usual. Rather, it's a simple and crisp ponytail that makes her black hair look extraordinarily smooth. Ke Hong couldn't help but gently reach out and brush her braids, and the smooth hair ran through his fingers like silk.

"Hey, why are you blatantly molesting the store manager!" Yang Lan suddenly couldn't stand it anymore and reprimanded.

"It's okay." Dong Qingyue smiled and pulled her braids to her shoulders and said. "It's not a kid again."

Speaking of this, Dong Qingyue was stunned and continued: "That's right, Ah Hong. Mr. Stephen said, "I have to find a way to get you to be the head chef in the store, otherwise he doesn't have any other suitable head chef on his side, you see......"

This surprised Ke Hong, and he thought that Mr. Stephen already knew that he was willing to become a professional chef after completing his studies. However, Ke Hong immediately realized that Mr. Stephen was deliberate, and the other party obviously wanted to "do him a favor". Therefore, Ke Hong secretly smiled bitterly, not knowing how to answer.

"Look at what conditions you have, go back and think about it and then reply to me......" Dong Qingyue's beautiful eyes flashed.

"Ah, actually......" Ke Hong said. In fact, he doesn't have any extra conditions, after all, he hasn't done anything yet, and although he has indeed been recognized by Mr. Stephen, he himself has no proof such as a chef certificate, let alone a little chef experience, so if he asks for this, it is better to wait until he really helps Dong Qingyue get three stars.

"Don't jump to conclusions, think about it! I didn't let you reply immediately! Seeing that Ke Hong seemed to be planning to refuse, Yang Lan hurriedly raised his hand to interrupt him.

"Hmm...... All right. Ke Hong nodded, and Yang Lan breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and then suddenly took out two tickets from his arms and said, "Well, this is for you." I was supposed to go with my boyfriend, but he was on a business trip recently and won't be back this month. You two can use it, you can use it until the fifteenth of this month. ”

"Does Sister Lan have a boyfriend?" Ke Hong asked unexpectedly, Yang Lan glared at him angrily, "What, do you think Xiaoyue doesn't have a boyfriend, so it's even more impossible for me to have one?" Look down on people less! ”

"No, I didn't mean that......" Ke Hong replied with a wry smile.

"Then ......" Dong Qingyue took the ticket and looked at Ke Hong a little timidly, as if she was not sure if Ke Hong was willing to go with her. But Ke Hong replied very simply: "Ah, I have no problem. You see when you're free, and then let's adjust slowly, anyway, I'm a student, so it's a big deal to skip class. ”

Dong Qingyue immediately smiled when she heard this: "Well, good! Then I'll change shifts in advance! ”

Dealing with the matter of the restaurant, Ke Hong can also be regarded as a matter of concern. Before, he had never figured out what he wanted to do in the future, but now that he has found a direction, he feels a lot more at ease.

However, after returning home, Ke Hong's evening time is still a little difficult to pass, playing games at home, his parents are bound to chatter about him, and by the way, complaining that it is because he stays at home all day to play games that he can't find a girlfriend, so Ke Hong simply runs to the gym at night to sweat.

Since it is the eleventh long holiday, most of the current people in the gym go to travel to the sisters, and there are not many people who come to the gym to exercise at this time. And Su Man, Xiao Ke and others took turns off today, and Ke Hong didn't have many acquaintances in the staff, so he planned to move casually, run to pass the time, and go back by the way with sweat.

However, just as he had just picked out a treadmill and was ready to start, he heard some strange noises.

The voice came from the fighting classroom, which made Ke Hong a little curious. Since Li Haimo resigned from the gym as a full-time fighter, the use of the fighting classroom has decreased a lot, and it is generally for students in advanced classes. And Ke Hong only takes advanced classes on Sunday nights, so Zhao Qing and Li Yi naturally only come over to class on Sundays.

After pushing open the door of the fighting classroom, Ke Hong found that the person who was punching sandbags and doing various basic exercises alone in it was actually Qi Bang...... (To be continued.) )