roccoschili Chapter 181 Good Luck Restaurant
Chapter 181 Good Luck Restaurant
When the Su brothers and sisters heard this, they understood what was going on and felt the same way about Jin Deman's situation.
"In that case, we have decided to rent this place." Chen Xi said to Chen Pingan firmly.
"Okay, boss, but before we sign the contract officially, there are some things we need to make clear in advance. Fugui Restaurant was originally our property, but the landlord forced us to leave because of his greed for profit. We are not the kind of people who can be manipulated by others, and they compensated us for three and a half years of rent, a total of three hundred and sixty taels of silver. If we rent your restaurant, I hope we can also sign a formal contract to avoid any complications." Chen Pingan added.
"No problem. If you want to rent my restaurant, you naturally need to sign a document or contract. I only have one condition, at least five years." Jin Deman's brows revealed a generous spirit and a confident smile hung on the corners of his mouth.
For Chen Pingan, the five-year lease period is not only enough for him to pay off the debts that follow him everywhere, but also lay a solid economic foundation for his operation and development in the next few years.
In fact, this restaurant is not only more spacious than the Fugui Restaurant, but its interior decoration is even more ingenious, with carved beams and painted buildings exuding a simple and elegant atmosphere.
Chen Ping'an then pulled out a heavy silver note of five hundred taels from his sleeve. The silver note sparkled with an alluring luster under the light, officially marking the beginning of the change of ownership of the restaurant.
Jin Deman took the banknote, a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes, and then after the guests left, he personally led Chen Pingan and his party to every corner of the restaurant, introducing the layout and characteristics of each place in detail.
Behind the hall, four small and cozy cottages stand quietly. Each room is decorated simply and comfortably, and the sunlight coming in from the window shines on the clean beds.
Such a layout is perfect for Chen Pingan, Zhang Da, Zhang Er and others to live in, so that they can have a safe place to rest after being busy.
In order to avoid a recurrence of past troubles, Chen Xi went to the county government office. After some twists and turns, he finally stamped the contract with the government's big red seal, ensuring the legality of the lease and adding a solid legal protection lock to the future of the restaurant.
Three days after leaving home, as the restaurant affairs were settled, Chen Xi gradually began to think about returning home.
Shortly after Jin Deman left, Chen Pingan couldn't wait to pick up his wife, and the two of them selected a spacious and bright room as their residence, while Zhang Da and Zhang Er also chose rooms according to their respective preferences.
In the coming days, they will regroup and make full preparations for the reopening of the restaurant.
Although the current market environment is not optimistic, Jin Deman's diligence seems to have permeated every corner of the restaurant, making the entire restaurant brand new and spotless, saving them a lot of preparation time.
Chen Ping'an thought about it and decided to spend a day going to the market to purchase the freshest ingredients in person to ensure the quality of the dishes; and another day to focus on developing unique special sauces and marinating various meats.
That afternoon, in order to avoid publicity, Chen Xi deliberately chose to hire an inconspicuous ox cart to return to Xianghe Village.
He knew very well that in this small village, any slightest show-off might lead to unnecessary jealousy and trouble.
Before setting off, he did not forget to rename the restaurant, naming it "Good Luck Restaurant". This name has profound meaning and reflects his beautiful vision for the future of the restaurant.
On that sunny afternoon, the three words "Good Luck Comes" quietly took root in the land of Xianghe Village the moment Chen Xi turned and left.
"Zhang Da, Zhang Er, I know you are willing to continue following me, but in view of past lessons, if you decide to stay, we must sign a document to guarantee that you will not do anything that will harm the interests of the restaurant." Chen Pingan said earnestly.
Zhang Da and Zhang Er looked at each other, their eyes full of determination and loyalty.
"Brother Chen, since we have decided to stay, we will do our best. We will naturally sign the agreement. Thank you, Brother Chen, for giving us a chance to start over." After saying that, the two of them knelt down solemnly and kowtowed to Chen Pingan to express their gratitude.
Although Chen Ping'an was touched, he knew the importance of rules, so he carefully drafted the document and asked his wife to send it to the county government for stamping.
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The ox cart moved slowly along the winding country road, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the fields.
It was not until the sun set that Chen Xi saw the familiar outline of Xianghe Village in the distance.
After arriving at the village entrance and paying the driver, he walked side by side with Fang Wenfu on the way home, his heart filled with joy.
At home, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen were looking forward to it day by day. After three days of waiting, they finally welcomed their father's return.
Inside the house, in the main hall, Xie Tianyi was gently accompanying the children to enjoy dinner. The appearance of Chen Xi and Fang Wenfu immediately attracted everyone's attention, and the children cheered.
"Mom, Grandpa Fang, you are finally back!" Xiao Chen ran over and hugged Chen Xi tightly, expressing his longing for her these days.
Xiaoyang held his mother's hand tightly, his eyes full of dependence, and did not leave her side.
"Okay, your mother and Grandpa Fang haven't eaten yet. Let's sit down and eat together." Xie Tianyi said gently.
In the past two days, Xie Tianyi always prepared extra food when cooking, fearing that Chen Xi and Fang Wenfu would suddenly come back and there would be no hot meals or dishes.
Tonight's dinner is simple and warm. The fragrant millet porridge exudes an enticing aroma, paired with a plate of delicious stir-fried vegetarian dishes. Xie Tianyi's cooking skills are indeed commendable.
Usually, when Chen Xi is at home, he is mostly in charge of the kitchen, while Xie Tianyi is responsible for the logistics and cleaning work.
This was the first time for Chen Xi to taste the dishes cooked by Xie Tianyi himself.
"It's really good. The dish is fried so that it's both flavorful and refreshing. The millet porridge is cooked to the perfect temperature, not too thick or too thin." Chen Xi praised sincerely.
Xie Tianyi raised his eyebrows slightly, with a faint smile on his lips, and replied: "It's OK. The small and cozy kitchen in the academy has become my daily safe haven. Whenever the sunset shines, I will cook by myself, dancing with pots and pans. I have gradually gained my own understanding of cooking skills. Although it is not as good as your praiseworthy skills, it can be regarded as a small achievement."
The cafeteria of the academy is luxurious and expensive. For students like Xie Tianyi who come from poor and not well-off families, they choose to be self-sufficient in the simple small kitchen in the corner of the academy.
As time slowly passed, Xie Tianyi's cooking skills quietly improved through countless attempts and failures. She had tried many times to replicate Chen Xi's unforgettable dishes, but each time, the subtle differences always made her sigh.