Chapter 9: Joint Ventures

After the dishes were served, Ye Chuqing made a start and asked everyone to eat together. The little girl lowered her head and refused to move her chopsticks.

Ye Chuqing looked at her, and couldn't help asking, "Little sister, why don't you eat it?" By the way, I don't know your name yet. ”

The little girl raised her head, her eyes were red, and she replied in a hoarse voice: "Little brother, I'm ...... My name is Fang Fang, I ......" Fang Fang lowered his head again when he said this.

Ye Chuqing looked at her as if she was about to cry, so she asked, "Fang Fang, is there something wrong with you?" Say it and I'll help you! ”

Fang Fang hurriedly shook his head: "No, no." I was just...... I've never eaten anything so delicious when I've grown so big. ”

Ye Chuqing said with a smile: "Then you can eat it well today!" In the future, as long as I come out to play, I will take you to eat delicious food! ”

Fang Fang hurriedly shook his head and said, "No, I didn't mean that. My little brother invited me to eat these delicious foods today, and I was already very happy. ”

"If you're happy, why do you look sad?" Qiao Rong couldn't help but ask.

Fang Fang replied, "I just thought of it...... I was lucky enough to meet my little brother here, and I was able to eat delicious food. But my grandmother ......."

"Grandma?" Ye Chuqing was surprised: "Do you still have a grandmother at home?" Where's your mom and dad? ”

"My father worked as a scribe in the government in his early years, but unfortunately fell seriously ill last year and passed away. Soon my mother also passed away, and my grandmother and I were left at home. ”

Ye Chuqing asked, "You sell flowers to make money, is it for your grandmother?" ”

When Fang Fang heard this, tears immediately fell down: "Grandma is not in good health, we used to be able to rely on the little savings left by my father, but not long ago grandma was sick, the money was spent, and the useful things in the family were sold, but grandma has not gotten better." I...... I'm so scared...... I'm afraid that my grandmother will leave like my father and mother, leaving me alone...... Woo woo......" Fang Fang said and burst into tears.

Ye Chuqing hurriedly persuaded: "Don't cry first, tell me how much money you need, and I'll help you." ”

Fang Fang shook her head with tears: "No, little brother, I am already very grateful that you can buy the flowers I picked." My father said that I can't take your money anymore. ”

Shopkeeper Han nodded and sighed: "What a good child, but his fate is so bumpy. As he spoke, he reached out and touched Fang Fang's head, and said with a smile: "Child, don't be afraid, I will also help you cure your grandmother." ”

Qiaorong quickly gave Fang Fang a dish: "Eat quickly, only when your stomach is full will you have the strength to take care of your grandma." ”

Fang Fang looked up at Qiao Rong, then at Shopkeeper Han, and then at Ye Chuqing. Ye Chuqing smiled and said, "Eat, after eating, I will buy a copy for your grandmother to take back, and I will honor her old man." ”

Shopkeeper Han hurriedly said: "Since this is the case, then I will also do my part." As he spoke, he walked to the door and called Xiao Er, and instructed: "You go and tell the cook to stew a cup of chicken soup for me, add more medicinal materials to nourish my body, and prepare two soft snacks." ”

Xiao Er answered and went down. Shopkeeper Han came in and sat down, and Fang Fang said, "Eat quickly, take it to your grandma when you're done, don't let your grandma worry." Don't shirk, that's what we honor your grandmother and her old man. ”

Fang Fang nodded tearfully, lowered his head and ate violently.

Shopkeeper Han poured tea for Ye Chuqing, Ye Chuqing took a sip, thought about it and suddenly asked, "By the way, uncle, when I came in just now, I found that you have very few guests here!" But I think you guys are very good here, and the food is good, what is the reason for that? ”

Shopkeeper Han sighed, restrained his smile, and said, "Don't hide it, although the scale of our place is not small, and the cooking skills of the chef are okay, we can't come up with new tricks here." The Xiangfeng Building in the back street and the ten miles of incense in front of it are larger than our restaurant, I heard that it is magnificent, there are many fresh tricks, there are singers and dancers to help the field, and a lot of specialties from other countries have been introduced, and the guests like to be fresh, so we have faded here. It's been almost half a year, and we've been in a slump here. ”

Ye Chuqing was surprised: "Then what should I do?" ”

Shopkeeper Han looked melancholy: "There's no way, if it goes on like this, you can only close the door." I wanted to sell it out, but I couldn't bear it, and second, if this place is gone, where should these children go? I can't help it, I'm also struggling! ”

"Plate out?" Ye Chuqing's heart moved, and she asked with a smile: "Uncle, why don't we have a discussion, let's have a joint venture." ”

"Joint venture?" Shopkeeper Han didn't understand for a while: "Childe means ......"

"Let's open this restaurant together!" Ye Chuqing patiently explained: "Since you want to sell it out, but you are reluctant, it is better for the two of us to open it together." I'll manipulate the behind-the-scenes and give you ideas to raise funds, and you'll continue to be your treasurer. When we earn the money, we will divide it equally. ”

Shopkeeper Han hesitated: "It's good, it's good, but it's ...... Childe is not afraid that I will make you lose money here? ”

"Don't be afraid!" Ye Chuqing was full of confidence: "My idea is definitely fresher than their Xiangfeng Tower's ten miles of incense." ”

Shopkeeper Han looked at Ye Chuqing's confident face, and nodded with a smile: "Since the son intends to join forces, I will not shirk it." ”

Ye Chuqing smiled and nodded: "Yes!" In that case, I'm going to teach you how to make a fish today, and I'll see how many people flow here in a few days. If it's okay, we'll continue to introduce new dishes and definitely make this Taste Pavilion a hit. ”

Ye Chuqing said that she would do it, and took the shopkeeper Han to the kitchen. There were three cooks in the kitchen, and two women washing vegetables.

After entering, the shopkeeper Han called all the cooks and servants and the little two together, and ordered: "Everyone, remember, this little boy will be the big boss of our Huiwei Pavilion in the future, and he is our behind-the-scenes boss, surnamed ......" Speaking of this, the shopkeeper Han suddenly realized that he didn't know the name of this little boy.

Seeing this, Ye Chuqing hurriedly said: "Everyone will call me Mr. Ye." ”

Everyone is a little curious, how did a child become the boss behind the scenes? It seems that this little boy should be a rich man, so he became the boss behind the scenes, right? Everyone wanted to think about it, but they were not unconvinced, and they all shouted respectfully: "Mr. Ye is good!" ”

Ye Chuqing waved her hand to make everyone quiet, and said with a smile: "As for me, I just reached an agreement with Shopkeeper Han today to open this Huiwei Pavilion joint venture." Everyone should do their best and work hard in the future, and we will not treat you badly. Let me start by announcing the system we are going to change here. The first is employee welfare. Our business is good, and everyone is working hard. So I decided that starting next month, I would have a dinner for everyone once a month, just set a table for everyone to eat. Then, there are also benefits for the New Year's holidays. Some families are given one or two pieces of silver, three catties of meat, and one catty of oil during the New Year's holidays. If you don't have a home, you will give two taels of silver. In addition, if we have a lot of customers here and earn more than 1,000 taels a month, we will give each of you a bonus of one tael this month. ”

When everyone heard this, they all cheered. You must know that the cook only costs one tael of silver a month, the servant woman who washes vegetables is 400 wen a month, and the younger two are 500 wen a month. If what Mr. Ye said is true, then they will still have a lot of income every month.

After everyone cheered, Ye Chuqing said again: "After talking about welfare, it's time to talk about our system." I don't care what you were before, but you must do things according to the rules I have set in the future. I've divided you into the front room and the back kitchen. The back kitchen is the person who does the work in the kitchen. Do you have anyone here who is in charge of the kitchen? ”

At this time, a chubby chef came out and said, "Back to Mr. Ye, I am in charge of kitchen affairs here, my surname is Wang!" ”

Ye Chuqing nodded and said, "Master Wang, you will be the head chef in the future, and you will be responsible for everything in the kitchen." So if I have a request, I will tell you first, and you will lead and supervise their implementation. ”

Master Wang nodded in response, "Yes!" ”

Ye Chuqing said: "First, it is kitchen hygiene. The first thing you do when you go to work every morning is to clean the kitchen inside and out, up and down, and check it by Chef Wang, who is the head chef. If there are some that don't pass, keep cleaning! If you ignore my instructions to the head chef and refuse to do it, your wages will be deducted. Of course, the head chef can't ask people to do something unreasonable. The second is the hygiene of the dishes. This is also supervised by the head chef. People who pick up and wash vegetables should pay special attention to the fact that the washed vegetables should be absolutely clean. The chef should also be absolutely hygienic in stir-frying. If you find unclean dishes on the table, the head chef is half responsible. In the end, this responsibility will be deducted from your wages. The third point is attendance. ”

Shopkeeper Han asked, "What is attendance?" ”

Ye Chuqing explained: "It is the number of days that everyone works every month. I give each of you two days off a month. The so-called public holiday is paid leave. I give you two days a month, as long as you are not too busy, you can rest at any time, you can go home to spend time with your family, you can visit relatives and friends, you can go to your own private affairs. However, when you decide to rest, you must tell Shopkeeper Han in advance. The shopkeeper Han is responsible for recording the number of days everyone has worked, and finally paying you according to the attendance. As for those exceeding two days, it will be counted as a leave, and the salary will still be deducted. ”

A servant woman whispered, "Do all of us have a public holiday?" ”

Ye Chuqing smiled: "Of course." Whether it's the chef washing vegetables or the second child, everyone has two days off every month. I gave you rest for these two days, but I paid you for these two days. But there is one thing, you are not a few people who rest on the same day, and you must be separated. Otherwise, you have several people off on the same day, and the business can't take care of it, what should I do? ”

Master Wang hurriedly said: "Mr. Ye, don't worry, we can discuss this." ”

"Well," Ye Chuqing nodded and asked loudly, "Do you have any questions or opinions?" Some of them are brought up. ”

The crowd responded unevenly: "No more ......"

"As for the hygiene of the front hall, it is the responsibility of the shopkeeper Han." Ye Chuqing continued to command.

Shopkeeper Han nodded and replied, "No problem!" ”

"Okay," Ye Chuqing said solemnly: "Since this is the case, then everyone will work together and work hard in the future, and our Aftertaste Pavilion will definitely be prosperous and prosperous!" ”

"Good!" This time, everyone agreed happily.

Ye Chuqing quietly asked the shopkeeper Han: "Uncle, do you think it's okay?" ”

Shopkeeper Han smiled and nodded: "Childe is very thoughtful, I was careless, I didn't think about it before." ”

Ye Chuqing's heart was full of joy. Where is this thoughtful for her? She is also modeled after the modern system. Because Ye Chuqing's uncle is a five-star chef and has opened a hotel by himself, Ye Chuqing often goes to play when he has nothing to do, so he also knows a little about hotel management. In addition, although Ye Chuqing can't cook, her uncle is a five-star chef, and her mother also loves cooking, so she naturally knows a lot about it, so she is so confident.

Next, Ye Chuqing taught the chef the ingredients and pickled the fish according to the practice of making boiled fish in the pot in her memory, and after the fish was cooked, she put some tofu, bean sprouts, mushrooms, green vegetables, and bamboo shoots. When cooked, boil the oil.

After a pot of boiled fish was ready, Ye Chuqing tasted it first, feeling that although it was not as delicious as her mother's cooking, it should be considered good in their place. Then let everyone taste it again.

"Delicious!" "It's delicious!" ……

After tasting it, everyone was surprised and full of praise.

Shopkeeper Han asked, "I don't know what this dish is called?" ”

"Boiled Pot Fish!" Ye Chuqing replied with a smile: "Do you think you can push it out?" ”

"Absolutely!" Everyone agreed.

Ye Chuqing nodded with a smile and asked, "Master Wang, you chefs all know the recipe and ingredients of this dish, right?" ”

Several chefs replied in the affirmative: "It's all clear!" ”

"Hmm!" Ye Chuqing said to Shopkeeper Han again: "Uncle, let's push out this pot fish from tomorrow!" However, the price is a little more expensive. Our new dishes can't be sold cheaply! ”

Shopkeeper Han replied with a smile: "This is saved!" ”

"What's more," Ye Chuqing suddenly became serious, and her tone became heavier: "Starting from today's dishes, as well as the news of our new dishes in the future, no one can reveal them to the outside world." Even all the things inside the Taste Pavilion can't reveal a single word to the outside world. If anyone reveals any information about the inside of the Aftertaste Pavilion, I have a way to make him walk around without eating. You can also make it for your family, but you must not tell the way you do it, and you must not tell anyone else, even your family, about our confidential information. And you can't just leave here and do it somewhere else. If you leave suddenly, we will ask you to pay 500,000 taels in liquidated damages. After all, we're afraid that people will come up with tempting terms to poach you, because you're a new craft you've learned from me. If anyone has the courage to betray the Aftertaste, then I have the ability to make him have no place in this world. Is it all clear? ”

Ye Chuqing's words successfully shocked everyone, and one by one they showed a look of horror, and they were even more afraid of Ye Chuqing.

Seeing their appearance, Ye Chuqing was also satisfied. She just wants to give them a dismissal, first let them be afraid and afraid from their hearts, so that they will take things seriously in the future, and they will think twice when they have other thoughts. This is called the art of attacking the heart.

Ye Chuqing lost the seriousness on his body, smiled slightly, and became harmless to humans and animals: "Of course, if you don't do anything that harms the Aftertaste Pavilion, I won't do anything to you." Even according to your contribution and dedication, you will be paid as you deserve. After all, only if our business in Huiwei Pavilion is good, everyone will be beneficial. Right? ”

Everyone nodded their heads in disarray.

"Good!" Ye Chuqing shouted and said with a smile: "Then let's all work together, believe me, the Aftertaste Pavilion will become the most special existence in the capital, even the Great Qi Dynasty, and even the entire continent." And you will become a unique leader in the food industry. ”

At this point, everyone applauded enthusiastically. No one doubted Ye Chuqing's words, and they all firmly believed that the future of Huiwei Pavilion was bright. So much so that many years later, they were all grateful to Ye Chuqing. Because it was Ye Chuqing, they became the ancestors of the food revolution.