School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert

"I heard there's a restaurant in University Town that's about to open soon," Liu Bin said urgently, "Xiao Han, how about... we meet up there tomorrow?"

"Yeah," Zhang Dagou added swiftly, "Zhang Feng, you might as well not go back. The National Day holiday is just a few days long; you won't have enough time to travel back and forth. Just when you'd start enjoying home, you'd have to return, which is quite boring, right?"

Zhang Feng smiled and said, "That won't work, I have to go back and take care of my mom. She has no one to help her at home, so I must go."

"Hmm!" Zhang Dagou responded immediately, nodding, "Okay, then be careful on the road!"

The financial situation of Zhang Feng's family was known to them all. It wasn't very good, something that could be inferred from his usual behavior. He was indeed very frugal. Aside from necessary meal expenses, he hardly spent anything. Even in the cafeteria, he always chose cheaper vegetarian dishes over the more expensive meat dishes.

Zhang Feng quickly packed his bags and left the dormitory. Watching Zhang Dagou depart, the three roommates felt quite moved.

"Sigh, Zhang Feng's family is struggling," Liu Bin said beside him, "He probably wants to go home to help out."

"Probably." Zhang Dagou nodded, then suddenly said, "Xiao Han, should we help him out somehow?"

"How can we help?" Xiao Han looked around at the others and then suggested, "What if we all chip in some money?"

"Chip in money?" Liu Bin heard this, shook his head, and replied, "With Zhang Feng's personality, he definitely wouldn't accept our money. He's very proud and has a strong sense of self-respect. If we rashly give him money, it would definitely hurt his pride. We might even lose a friend over it. What do you think?"

Xiao Han nodded and said, "You make a good point."

"So how should we help him?" Zhang Dagou asked.

"If you ask me, we can just help him with meals from time to time," Liu Bin suggested. "That way we can help him save some money." Explore more stories with My Virtual Library Empire

"True," Zhang Dagou agreed.

The roommates discussed back and forth in the dormitory, but they couldn't come up with a good solution.

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University Town, Hanmen Catering was ready to start business. Everything was set; only the east wind was missing.

As the person in charge of the restaurant, Yang Lu oversaw this nearly 500-square-meter establishment in University Town, definitely a behemoth by local standards. The renovation alone cost over 800,000 yuan, utilizing cheaper materials, yet without appearing low-end. The overall aesthetic was impressive and sophisticated, providing an artistic and impactful visual experience.

According to Zhao Lizhong, college students are a group with high aesthetic standards. They crave visually stunning elements, a sort of visual stimulation. Thus, such a unique renovation style fit perfectly.

When Xiao Han arrived at the restaurant, the waiters were busy setting tables. The restaurant's lighting was dim; the décor used nearly original-color materials. Walls of concrete had numerous art students graffiti them with paints and color, creating wild, beautiful patterns that complemented the restaurant's aesthetic immensely.

"Xiao Han, you're here?" Yang Lu greeted him with a beaming smile.

"Yes!" This was Xiao Han's first visit after the complete renovation. All lights inside were turned on, and the first and second floors were interconnected with staircases positioned against the walls on both sides.

Yang Lu smiled mysteriously and said, "Not bad, huh? This renovation really catches the eye, especially with the lights on."

"Absolutely!" Yang Lu agreed, "The style of the décor was all Brother Zhao's idea. It has a lot of character."

"Indeed!" Xiao Han nodded, "I believe the business here won't be bad."

"Of course!" Yang Lu giggled, "We'll definitely crush the Yujian Restaurant across the street."

"Heh..." Xiao Han chuckled and then said, "Let's hope."

Xiao Han was quite satisfied with the restaurant's décor, having looked around. Whether it was the decoration of the private rooms or other areas, everything was very distinctive. Most importantly, such a renovation was very cost-effective. Nearly 500 square meters of restaurant space cost just over 700,000 yuan in decoration.

An investment of less than a million in such a large restaurant indeed felt quite affordable.

On National Day, the first day of operation.

A string of thousands of firecrackers was set off at the entrance. The restaurant was packed with people, enjoying today's 50% discount and an additional 30 yuan off every 100 yuan spent. Such a huge discount was unprecedented here.

Hanmen Restaurant had been aggressively advertising the entire week before the opening, hiring many students to distribute flyers at various school gates, constantly promoting and distributing ads.

The advertising was very effective; many students had pre-ordered their meals by the day before the opening, with fifteen of the restaurant's twenty private rooms booked. Over ten tables in the main hall were also reserved.

Xiao Han was quite happy with these results.

On the opening day, Xiao Han put on the male waiter's uniform and was bustling all around inside the restaurant. The sound of firecrackers marked another Hanmen Restaurant chain opening. Thus began another chapter for Hanmen Catering, also opening a gateway to the college student market.

"Wow, there are a lot of people in this restaurant."

"I really didn't expect University Town to have such a big restaurant."

"Hanmen Restaurant. The sign is really pretty."

Several girls curiously walked in. Once inside, they exclaimed in surprise again, astounded by the even more stunning interior design of Hanmen Restaurant.

"Xiao Han?" a voice called out from behind Xiao Han.

Xiao Han turned to look at the girl and said in surprise, "Is it you?"

"Hehe, I didn't expect to see you here!" Li Ruobing said with a smiling gaze at Xiao Han, then continued, "I really didn't expect it. Are you working part-time here?"

"Yes!" Xiao Han nodded quickly, asking, "Are you here to dine?"

"Yes!" Li Ruobing nodded quickly and said, "My roommates and I decided not to go home for the National Day, so we came here to have a meal together today!"

"Great!" Xiao Han smiled and then asked, "Do you want me to arrange a private room for you?"

"Is there still a private room? I heard that your business is really booming here," Li Ruobing said hastily.

"Indeed!" Xiao Han nodded and then said, "There's only one private room left, if you want it I can arrange it right away!"

"Yes, yes, yes." Li Ruobing nodded eagerly and said, "We really want a private room. Please arrange it for us!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Han immediately spoke to Yang Lu via the walkie-talkie. Yang Lu immediately arranged the last available private room for them. The last private room was a small one that could accommodate seven or eight people. Although Li Ruobing and her friends were only five, it was appropriate to arrange a private room for them as a courtesy.

Xiao Han personally took them up to the second floor. The decor on the second floor had a Japanese style. After going upstairs, there was a long corridor with a brown carpet that had some red patterns, making it feel very relaxed and pleasant.

"Xiao Han, how much do you make a day working part-time here?" Li Ruobing asked curiously.

"A hundred!" Xiao Han replied casually, because for Xiao Han, a hundred yuan was just a small amount. But little did he know, a hundred yuan a day was considered a high wage for ordinary students.

"Ah?!" Li Ruobing exclaimed, saying, "Is there... that much?"

"Is that… a lot?" Xiao Han asked doubtfully.

"Of course it's a lot!" Li Ruobing said hastily, "Normally, fifty yuan a day is about right, a hundred yuan is considered very good. Does Hanmen Restaurant pay so well? Can you introduce me to a part-time job? I also want to earn some living expenses."

"Sure!" Xiao Han nodded, but he was puzzled inside.

"Hehe, you said it," Li Ruobing giggled.

Li Ruobing's family was average, and her monthly living allowance was about eight hundred yuan. After daily expenses, there was hardly anything left, and occasionally dining out could be financially constraining. Li Ruobing also occasionally tutored outside to earn some money.

However, she had heard that tutoring could be dangerous recently, with some perverts pretending to hire tutors to deceive female college students, swindling both money and more. Hence, Li Ruobing had stopped tutoring outside.

They entered the private room, which was heartily furnished, and the surroundings were uniquely arranged, making it especially comforting. A vase of flowers on the table made it appear very warm.

"This private room is really nice," Li Ruobing quickly said.

"Isn't it!" another girl nodded, saying, "This place is very suitable for dining together. Yujian Restaurant has few private rooms, and the decor isn't high-class. We might as well come here for meals in the future!"

"Right, right!" the others nodded in agreement.

Xiao Han handed them the menus.

Hanmen Restaurant's ordering method was also much smarter than Yujian Restaurant's. Orders were placed through a tablet computer; the internal system was networked, then automatically sent orders to the kitchen. The peak dining times were the biggest test for a restaurant. Hanmen Restaurant had a slogan, "Serve within fifteen minutes, or subtract ten yuan for every minute delayed."

The busyness of the kitchen was beyond imagination. The staff's movements were as intense as those in a battlefield. They efficiently and accurately delivered dishes to each private room and every table.

In less than eight minutes, the first dish was served.

"Wow, that was fast!" Li Ruobing exclaimed.

"Isn't it!" Xiao Han smiled and added, "Going over time means a deduction in pay."

"My gosh, does that mean this place has very strict regulations?" Li Ruobing asked.