lcionline Chapter 191 Idea
Chapter 191 Idea
Hearing Qian Jian's words, Liang Ming smiled and said:
"The chefs at the county-run restaurant are top-notch; I have no right to comment."
"Boss Liang, everyone knows that Xiangmanlou Restaurant is where it is today. Although Boss Jiang's management skills are a factor, it is mostly because you introduced many signature dishes."
Qian Jian smiled at Liang Ming and said.
As a privately owned restaurant, Xiangmanlou Restaurant was only considered a decent restaurant in Taoyuan County in the past.
If it weren't for Liang Ming, they wouldn't have the strength to go head-to-head with their county's state-run restaurant.
Upon hearing Qian Jian's words, Liang Ming humbly waved his hand and said, "Director Qian, you flatter me. Our Xiangmanlou Restaurant has always taken the county's state-run restaurants as our role models."
"The reason why our Xiangmanlou Restaurant is where it is today is all thanks to learning from the county's state-run restaurants."
They say flattery will get you everywhere.
No matter how brilliant Xiangmanlou Restaurant's achievements are, it's still best to be humble and modest in front of its peers.
After all, the county-run restaurant still retained the title of being state-run.
For that reason alone, they are not people that private restaurants can afford to mess with.
Qian Jian was pleased to hear Liang Ming say that.
"Mr. Liang, there's no need to be modest. Everyone knows about your abilities."
"Thank you for your hard work. Could you please give us a review of the food at our restaurant?"
Qian Jian smiled and said to Liang Ming.
Seeing that Qian Jiandu had said this, Liang Ming couldn't refuse and said:
"Director Qian, since you've said so, I'll give it a try."
"However, please forgive me if my comments are not good."
Upon hearing this, Qian Jian smiled and said, "Boss Liang, your comments are a great honor for our chefs!"
Seeing that Qian Jiandu had said this, Liang Ming didn't waste any more words. He immediately picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of cold wild vegetable salad, and started eating.
After tasting the wild vegetables, Liang Ming nodded.
The chefs who can serve as head chefs at the county-run restaurants are indeed highly skilled. The taste of this cold wild vegetable salad is almost the same as that of their Xiangmanlou Restaurant.
"Yes, the wild vegetables are very well seasoned, with the sesame oil and vinegar just right."
Immediately, Liang Ming raised his thumb and said.
At this point, Liang Ming didn't need to offend anyone.
Moreover, he was indeed telling the truth.
"Boss Liang, our restaurant's kitchen staff are overjoyed to finally receive your approval."
Qian Jian smiled when he heard Liang Ming's words and said.
After saying that, he turned to Liang Ming and said:
"Mr. Liang, please have a seat for a while. I'll go and get busy. I'll come back to chat with you later."
Upon hearing this, Liang Ming nodded and said, "Director Qian, you just go about your business and don't need to worry about us."
After Qian Jian left, Liang Ming sat at the dining table, chatting with Wang Ren while observing the other guests in the restaurant.
Although it's not mealtime yet, the restaurant already has quite a few customers, and business seems to be doing well.
However, Liang Ming felt this was normal. After all, the county-run restaurant was a state-owned enterprise that had been operating for many years.
The chef's skills are also widely recognized.
It could even be said that only those with excellent skills could become head chefs in state-run restaurants.
Therefore, it was common for the county-run restaurants to be busy even outside of mealtimes.
In addition, Liang Ming also saw some restaurant employees promoting their Liangji Canned Food Factory's canned lychees to the customers.
After tasting the canned lychees, the guests would usually buy two or three.
"Boss, it seems our factory's canned lychees are selling quite well at the county's state-run restaurants?"
Seeing this, Wang Ren smiled and said to Liang Ming.
"Sales are indeed good, but not good enough."
Liang Ming nodded, then shook his head.
"Isn't this sales speed good enough?"
Wang Ren said with some surprise.
“I just saw a large open space in front of the county-run restaurant…”
Liang Ming looked towards the gate of the county-run restaurant and pondered.
"Boss Liang, do you have another money-making idea?"
Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Wang Ren's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked.
As the factory manager of Liangji Canned Food Factory, he naturally hoped that the factory's canned fruit could sell more.
"I do have an idea, but we need Director Qian's approval and support."
Liang Ming smiled and immediately told Wang Ren to stick his ear over.
After Wang Ren leaned in, Liang Ming whispered his thoughts in his ear.
"Boss Liang, are you going to set up a stall in front of the county's state-run restaurant?"
Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Wang Ren's face showed a look of shock, and he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
His exclamation drew the attention of everyone around him.
"Shh, be careful, this is still a plan!"
Liang Ming glared at Wang Ren, then apologized to the surrounding guests as he spoke.
Wang Ren realized that his reaction was a bit too much, and a look of embarrassment appeared on his face.
After apologizing to Liang Ming and the surrounding guests, he lowered his voice and asked Liang Ming:
"Boss Liang, you want our Liangji Canned Food Factory to set up a fruit canned food sales stall in front of the county's state-run restaurant. Director Qian can't possibly agree to that, can he?"
The county-run restaurant, being a state-owned enterprise, was frequently frequented by people from within the system.
The entrance to the county-run restaurant is its very face.
Setting up a stall at the entrance is not a pleasant sight.
In truth, Wang Ren didn't have a high opinion of this matter.
Unexpectedly, Liang Ming smiled upon hearing Wang Ren's words and said:
Whether it will work out or not, we still need to discuss it with Director Qian, right?
"And I think this matter might not be impossible to resolve?"
“Although we are setting up a stall, we will put up a tent and a promotional sign to make the stall look nice. It’s not like those street stalls where you just lay out a cloth and put out your goods.”
"Therefore, it will not have a significant impact on the aesthetics of the storefront."
"Moreover, our Liangji Canned Food Factory is now considered the largest factory in Taoyuan Township. It has a good reputation, a good name, and good sales."
"Setting up a temporary promotional point in front of the county-run restaurant is not something that would make one lose face."
Liang Ming's analysis was very logical and reasonable.
After listening to this, Wang Ren was also somewhat moved.
Perhaps, this matter can actually be resolved?
Wang Ren was a man of action; he immediately stood up and said to Liang Ming:
“Boss Liang, if you think this is something that can be done, then it definitely can be done.”
"I'll go find Director Qian and discuss this in detail!"
Seeing Wang Ren get up and go to find Qian Jian, Liang Ming smiled.
Their factory needs a factory manager who is decisive and efficient like that.
Only in this way will Liangji Canned Food Factory be free from any stumbling blocks on its path to rapid development.
A new factory isn't afraid of its leaders making mistakes; it's afraid of its leaders daring not to make mistakes!