While great-grandma was thinking about obtaining Ye Fan's secret recipe, Chen Ximo was supervising the engineering team to renovate the hotpot city.
The entire building belongs to Qianjun Real Estate, so Chen Ximo asked the workers to work in three shifts, and of course they also paid three times the wages.
With such all-out efforts, Taipo Herbal Tea Shop was completely renovated in less than two days, decorated in an antique style, and equipped with all the equipment.
Because all the materials inside are imported, they are environmentally friendly and harmless, so they only need to be left for two days before use.
The decoration team worked so hard, and Ye Fan did not treat them badly. In addition to three times their wages, he also bought them cigarettes and drinks every day.
He once wanted his parents to brew eighth-grade herbal tea for the decoration team to win some reputation for Taipo's herbal tea in advance, but he gave up the idea after seeing a herbal tea shop nearby.
This herbal tea shop, which is more than ten square meters, is a bit shabby, a bit down and out, and its business is extremely light.
There was only the fat boss in the store.
Ye Fan has always followed the method of making money while saving money. He knows that once Tai Po’s herbal tea is opened, he is afraid that the fat boss will drink the northwest wind, so he does not make herbal tea these days.
He always buys in bulk from the fat boss.
After going back and forth several times, the fat boss became familiar with Ye Fan and handed Ye Fan a cigarette with a smile: "Brother, you are a good person."
"In the past few days, you have doubled my sales several times," "I know the quality of my herbal tea. It's not too bad, but it's not much better. It's almost the same as ordinary Chinese medicine."
"If you can open such a big herbal tea shop, you must have something real."
"Are you taking care of me like this because you are worried that I will have nothing to eat in the future?"
The fat boss talked to Ye Fan with a teasing smile, and showed his bright white teeth. When the sun shone, his lazy fat face gave Ye Fan the impression of having experienced all the vicissitudes of life.
"Although this is a legitimate business and my target is also the Shen Group, it will still squeeze my eldest brother's business."
Ye Fan waved his hand and refused the cigarette: "So the herbal tea these days is not only a little apology, but also a desire to make friends."
The fat boss introduced himself happily: "My name is Xue Wuming, what do you call me brother?"
"Ye Fan."
Ye Fan smiled and said: "Brother, please forgive me for being disrespectful."
"Without my herbal tea shop, your business would be average, and it would even be difficult to make ends meet. Why don't you consider changing your career?"
He couldn't see any anxiety from the fat boss, as if the business was dispensable, but Ye Fan knew that the rent of this small shop was at least 10,000.
"Although I'm not very good at making herbal tea, it's one of the two skills I can use to make some money."
The fat boss scratched his head and said with a smile: "Change your career... Either go back to your old job, or beg on the street."
"But don't worry, I don't blame you. At worst, I will lower the price of herbal tea after you open the business, and I can still make some money. Anyway, I own the shop."
"Of course, the most important thing is that I saved a little capital."
He comforted Ye Fan: "Even if you don't open a herbal tea shop, you can live a life of food and clothing."
"My eldest brother is so confident, he turns out to be a second-generation employee."
Ye Fan joked, and then asked curiously: "What does Brother Xue do in his profession?"
Boss Xue leaned against the cashier: "I'm originally a pig butcher, but I haven't done it for a few years and the knives are all rusty."
He looked cynical, but when he mentioned that the knife was rusty, there was a hint of loneliness in his eyes, as if he had touched something that had been dusty for many years.
"Brother Xue is so funny."
Ye Fan knew he was joking, but he didn't ask further questions. Then he glanced at the small shop and said, "Brother, knowing each other is fate."
"Otherwise, you can give me your shop and I'll pay you twice the market rent."
"This way you can make money just lying around, and I don't have to feel guilty about taking away your business."
"If you don't have time to spare, you can join us. We need to recruit a lot of people anyway."
"If you have experience, I can offer you a high salary."
Ye Fan gave a suggestion. He felt that the fat boss was a good person, so he wanted to lend a helping hand.
"Hahaha, brother Ye, you are indeed a good person, but you will lose money in business if you do this."
Xue Wuming laughed loudly: "You don't have to feel guilty towards me. It's a legitimate business competition. Just open your herbal tea shop."
"Your business is booming. My eldest brother won't be jealous, he will only be happy for you. One day I really can't survive anymore and I will shamelessly transfer the store to you."
"I will change hands now. I'm sorry for my unwillingness to admit defeat, and it will also add a burden to you."
He patted Ye Fan heavily on the shoulder: "Do a good job. On the opening day, big brother will send you a flower basket."
"Okay, Brother Xue said this, then I'll listen."
Ye Fan shook hands with him and said with a smile: "Come here to support me on the opening day."
Xue Wuming nodded: Definitely.
"Ye Fan waved goodbye to Xue Wuming and returned to the store carrying dozens of bottles of herbal tea.
Looking at Ye Fan's back, the fat boss put a cigarette into his mouth, with a touch of gentleness on his face. He was about to comment on the interesting Ye Fan, but suddenly his eyes narrowed.
His eyes were fixed on a woman in a long skirt not far away.
A woman in a long skirt carries a guitar on her back, a wild flower on her head, and a SLR camera in her hand, bathing in the sun, taking pictures on the left and taking pictures on the right.
Very casual and very comfortable.
"Suzaku Bridge, wild grass and flowers, Wuyi Lane, the setting sun..." Xue Wuming murmured to himself: "Unfamiliar faces, familiar smell..." "Ximo, thank you."
Ye Fan returned to the shop that was being cleaned, distributed herbal tea to dozens of decoration workers, and then handed a bottle to Chen Ximo and said with a smile: "It's been hard these days."
Without Chen Ximo's great help, the herbal tea shop would not have been completed so quickly. Seeing his parents' happy expressions, Ye Fan was also very happy.
"As long as you know I'm working hard, shouldn't you treat me to a nice meal at noon?"
Chen Ximo wiped the words "Grandma's Herbal Tea" while looking at the Shen's Building opposite: "Serve me well, and I will find an advertising company for you to advertise."
She raised her neck and said, "Let this herbal tea shop of yours flourish."
"Eating is a must."
Although Ye Fan knew that Chen Ximo was angry with Shen Shencheng, she had been busy for a few days after all: "Just tell me what you want to eat and I will take you there."
"Ding——" Chen Ximo was about to respond when her phone vibrated. She took it out to answer it. After a moment, she smiled and said: "Ye Fan, you are so lucky. I won't kill you now."
"Follow me to the imperial dining room. My mother wants to see you again."
She smiled sweetly: "You pointed out that she had a stomach problem last time, allowing her to discover the condition in time and save half her life. She wants to thank you."
Thinking of Chen Chenxi's superiority, Ye Fan's head felt inexplicable pain.
However, he still decided to go with Chen Ximo to see how her illness was doing, and to repay Chen Ximo.
He took off the helmet on his head, gave Han Jianfeng and the others a few words, and then left with Chen Ximo...
