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"Hmm!" Xiao Han nodded and said, "Don't be fooled by the good treatment here, the system is strict and the rewards and punishments are clear. Once someone makes a mistake, deductions and criticism are inevitable."

"Wow, that's really strict!" Li Ruobing exclaimed in surprise.

However, once they tasted the food here, they all exclaimed, "Wow, the food here is delicious."

"Yes, it's indeed very tasty!" several people nodded in agreement.

They indeed all thought highly of Hanmen Restaurant's dishes.

On the first day of business, Hanmen Restaurant was bustling beyond belief. After all, it was offering a 50% discount on the first day. Thus, it attracted many diners. Not only was there a 50% discount, but spending over one hundred yuan also came with a thirty yuan voucher. This made it even more tempting.

People crowded at the entrance, waiting for seats.

On the contrary, Yujian Restaurant seemed rather deserted, with only five or six tables occupied. These customers had left Hanmen Restaurant because they couldn't wait any longer, so they opted to dine at Yujian Restaurant.

This situation indeed left Xiao Han and the others feeling incredibly shocked. To achieve such remarkable business records on the opening day filled them with immense joy. Yang Lu was in control of the overall situation in the restaurant. There were sixteen servers, but they still weren't enough. There were also four part-time students who simply couldn't handle a full house.

The sixteen servers bustled up and down, constantly delivering dishes to each table, trying their best to ensure the delivery and avoid penalties. Hanmen Restaurant had adopted a responsibility system, with each person in charge of a specific area which might consist of five or even six tables. If the dishes in this area weren't delivered on time, the server's salary might be partially deducted.

This was stimulating for any server, compelling them to deliver the dishes on time.

After a busy noon, Xiao Han's legs were almost worn out. He was responsible for several private rooms upstairs, so running up and down had nearly exhausted him. Many servers at the restaurant had witnessed Xiao Han's efficiency; he never stopped. He delivered each dish quickly upstairs. He was arguably the hardest-working server.

"Tired?" a server approached and asked.

"It's okay!" Xiao Han nodded. Stay tuned to My Virtual Library Empire

"Are you a part-time student?" the server asked curiously.

"Yes, I'm a student at Shuimu University!" Xiao Han replied, "What about you? You're a staff member here, right?"

"Yes!" the server nodded and said, "I live nearby, the salary here is good, so I work here, but I see you're very tired. There's no need to work yourself to death. It's not your business anyway. Why exhaust yourself for someone else's business?"

Xiao Han was slightly taken aback and said, "But if the delivery isn't on time, they'll cut my pay."

"I know!" the server nodded and said, "This rule has its loopholes, you know. The eight-minute serving rule is quite lenient. The kitchen is quick at serving, and it only takes a minute to get from downstairs to upstairs. You can time it well; there's no need to push yourself so hard."

"That makes sense." Upon hearing this, Xiao Han smiled slightly.

It seemed that these employees didn't consider the business as their own family. After all, that was quite challenging for them. Who would want to wear themselves out for someone else's profit? The suggestion had sparked an idea in Xiao Han's mind. How could he make the employees see the company as their own home? This seemed like a significant issue.

By two-thirty in the afternoon, business had finally calmed down. However, the restaurant was still doing well, maintaining a fifty percent occupancy rate.

Yang Lu also had a hard time and occasionally had to play the role of a server. The busy noon was finally over, and Yang Lu began to review the half-day's turnover. What's the purpose of running a restaurant? Of course, it's to make money. If it doesn't make money, what's the point of continuing?

So, Yang Lu decided to calculate things carefully.

In the office,

Yang Lu and Xiao Han were sitting inside, both very exhausted. Xiao Han was massaging his thighs as the muscles were terribly tight. Yang Lu, smiling, asked, "How is it? Tired, right?"

"Indeed!" Xiao Han nodded, his expression somewhat troubled, "It seems, this job isn't for just anyone."

"Certainly not!" Yang Lu laughed, "But mainly, you're pushing too hard. You should learn to take it easy like the others."

"But, that wouldn't be good for the restaurant's image," Xiao Han laughed.

"Fool, your health is important," Yang Lu laughed, "If you keep pushing like this, how long can you last?"

"That's also true," Xiao Han nodded.

At that moment, the finance team had tallied up the noon's sales.

"Director Yang, this morning's total revenue was sixty-three thousand, two hundred and eighteen yuan," said the finance manager, handing over the calculated amount.

Yang Lu took the report, glanced at it, and said, "This is the revenue after a fifty percent discount. After deducting costs, we still made a profit of nearly thirty thousand. Not bad, keep up the good work and let's make the most of the National Day celebrations and heat things up in the coming days!"

"Mm." Xiao Han nodded and said, "This income is already quite good."

"Isn't it!" Yang Lu nodded and said, "This income is indeed very good, especially near University Town."

"We need to keep an eye on Yujian Restaurant's situation lately," Xiao Han said seriously.

"Yes," Yang Lu nodded.

......

Yujian Restaurant.

Today was the worst business day in the history of Yujian Restaurant, as almost all the customer flow had shifted to Hanmen Restaurant. Not only because Hanmen Restaurant had just opened for the new year, but also because its decor was quite unique and artistic.

Moreover, what was most enticing was Hanmen Restaurant's heavy discounts, with fifty percent off for entering consumers and an additional thirty-yuan voucher for every hundred spent. Such substantial discounts truly felt shocking.

The owner of Yujian Restaurant was a senior student at Shuimu University, named Fang Hao, from the provincial city. His family was somewhat influential, knowing a few people. His father was an official in the Provincial Party Committee Political Bureau, and his mother was a formidable businesswoman who owned several big shopping malls, a successful individual with assets worth tens of millions.

Yujian Restaurant was started by Fang Hao in his sophomore year, and this restaurant had made him a lot of money. It was the only one of its kind with no other branches, and it was a must-go place for students from nearby schools to date. It not only had a market but was also expensive. Fang Hao was most proud of starting this restaurant, having made quite a bit of money — at least several million.

In his freshman year, he bought a BMW Z4, then switched to a Porsche Cayenne in his sophomore year because he felt the former wasn't posh enough. Now, in his senior year, as his net worth had increased, he simply switched to a Ferrari 911.

"Boss Fang, business hasn't been good lately!" the restaurant manager said embarrassingly.

"I know," Fang Hao nodded and said, "A restaurant has opened next door, creating competition. So, our business has become difficult."

"However, the other party is now offering a fifty percent discount, drawing quite a few students," the manager analyzed hurriedly, "But they're just poor students. Real wealthy folks don't care about this little money. After National Day, our business should be able to pick up!"

"You say that, but don't you feel we lack confidence?" Fang Hao said with a smile, looking at the manager.

The manager hesitated for a moment, then said awkwardly, "Boss Fang, what do you think?"

"Let them jump around for a few days!" Fang Hao snorted, then said, "After National Day, I'll take care of them properly."

Fang Hao really disdained the actions of Hanmen Restaurant. They dared to open their restaurant right across from his, clearly challenging him. Such shameless behavior was simply causing him embarrassment.

"Yes, Boss Fang!" the manager nodded.

"Also, send someone to investigate their background," Fang Hao still hesitated. If the other party dared to block him so openly, maybe they knew him, or perhaps they also had some powerful backing. If their connections were bigger and stronger than his, he would need to be cautious. The last thing he wanted was to shoot himself in the foot.

"Yes, I'll see to it," the manager nodded.

Fang Hao walked out of Yujian Restaurant, staring at Hanmen Restaurant not far away. The entrance decoration was indeed unique, and they had changed all the walls to floor-to-ceiling windows, which allowed him to see the bustling scene inside from outside. This only irritated Fang Hao even more.

Fang Hao stood at the door, staring at the scene inside. His expression grew dark.

"Don't worry, Boss Fang," the manager said hurriedly, "Their popularity is only temporary since they've just opened. Once their discount period ends, students naturally won't go there anymore. Moreover, they are currently operating at a loss to attract attention."

"Hmm," Fang Hao felt slightly reassured by this thought. However, compared to their rival's bustling business, his own restaurant's situation was dire, almost unbearable to witness. Unable to stand it any longer, Fang Hao chose to leave in his car.

As Fang Hao left, on the second floor of Hanmen Restaurant, Yang Lu stood beside the office's glass, pointing at Fang Hao's Ferrari and said, "That was the owner of Yujian Restaurant just now, his name is Fang Hao. He's a senior at your Shuimu University."

"Does he have any significant background?" Xiao Han asked curiously.

"Background?" Yang Lu was slightly startled, then said, "His father is an ordinary official in the Provincial Party Committee Political Bureau, and his mother is a powerful woman in business, a tough lady in the commercial sector. In the provincial city, their family is neither high nor low. However, Fang Hao himself is quite capable.

The fact that he was able to start Yujian Restaurant shows he has a business mind."

"Oh?" Xiao Han was meeting Fang Hao for the first time and laughed, "I didn't expect this guy to be quite impressive."

"Indeed," Yang Lu nodded and said, "But I'm worried this guy might target us."