Yu Hai went out for half an hour and found more than 20 people to finally raise 142 yuan. When he returned to the security department with a handful of change, sweating profusely, Section Chief Yin was talking to Lao Wang. Shen Yunguang was chatting and laughing.
"Haha, I didn't expect that Xiao Shen turned out to be the son of your factory director. It was a misunderstanding." Section Chief Yin let out a hearty laugh.
"Thank you, Chief Yin, for your help." Shen Yunguang said while counting the money.
"Haha, that's easy to say. If anyone owes you money in the restaurant in the future, just come to me directly." Chief Yin, Bao Dalan, said.
"Yes, we have gotten to know each other today. When I come to the chemical factory from now on, I can just ask for your Uncle Yin," Lao Wang said.
After collecting the money and giving the IOU, Yu Hai's matter was settled. In order to thank Lao Wang and make friends with Section Chief Yin, Shen Yunguang invited them to Lao Wu's restaurant for a good drink.
With the experience of dealing with Yu Hai, the next matter of collecting debts became much easier. The society knew about Shen Yunguang and Zhang Lei's methods, and some people who owed money to Lao Wu Restaurant took the initiative to pay back the money. Three months later, Shen Yunguang and Zhang Lei cleared the debt of Lao Wu Restaurant, and Lao Wu Restaurant was officially renamed "Wu Chen Restaurant".
After Wu Chen's restaurant reopened, because he had some connections between Shen Yunguang and Zhang Lei, and because he no longer had to worry about not paying back the debt, Lao Wu made the food economical and affordable, and the restaurant's business became better and better.
With this steady income from the hotel, Shen Yunguang has money in his pocket. For a gambling addict, it is almost impossible for him to completely quit gambling. Even if Shen Yunguang knew that he was forced to enter the casino in the first place. He still couldn't suppress the restlessness in his heart. However, after overhearing that incident outside the toilet wall, he learned to be more restrained when gambling again. When he was unlucky, Know how to stop in time.
After Shen Xin knew that his unmotivated youngest son had become half the owner of the restaurant by his own abilities, Shen Xin was very happy. After discussion, the Shen family decided to hand over all the catering business in the family to Shen Yunguang. .Shen Yunguang suddenly became the big boss who controlled several high-end restaurants, hotels and dozens of dumpling restaurants.
Although these properties were handed over to Shen Yunguang, Shen Xin did not trust him 100%. Every restaurant and hotel had its own managers and store managers, and these managers and store managers not only had to report to Shen Yunguang , and had to report to Shen Xin. Shen Xin also stipulated that Shen Yunguang could not withdraw expenses at will from each store. Shen Yunguang's daily consumption must be approved by Shen Xin before being reimbursed in the store.
These seemingly very strict management systems seemed very unfriendly to Shen Yunguang, but they also prevented Shen Yunguang from going further down the road of depravity and gambling to a large extent.
Since Shen Yunguang took over the Shen family's catering business, Zhang Lei and a group of his brothers have found good jobs. Zhang Lei was appointed as Shen Yunguang's deputy and stayed with Shen Yunguang all day long, giving him advice. And is responsible for ensuring his safety. Among the other little brothers, Zhang Lei left a few who were particularly good at fighting, and the others were assigned to various stores to serve as little bosses.
The speed of fashion popularity and dissemination has always been jaw-dropping. In 1988, the first domestic KTV karaoke bar in Haizhou opened. By the way, the name at that time was not KTV, it was called karaoke.
If Shen Yunguang is the first person in Zhongjiang City to go to Haizhou to visit a karaoke bar, it is definitely wrong. Because Shen Yunguang only knew about such a novelty in Haizhou after his brother Shen Yunhe introduced him. of.
It was the beginning of 1989. The Shen family’s newly built villa had not yet been completed, and their family still lived in the old courtyard house with a Jiangnan charm. There were rockeries, running water, cornices and brackets in the yard, which was a typical Ming dynasty. Ancient buildings left over from the Qing Dynasty.
One evening, at the ancient carved Eight Immortals table in the Shen family, Shen Yunhe, who had just returned from overseas inspection, vividly told everyone about his experiences along the way. Shen Yunguang was deliberately called back by his father that day because his brother had returned to China. As for eating at home, he usually lives in the Zhongjiang Triumph Hotel that he manages, where he has his own luxurious private room.
"When I stayed in Haizhou, I discovered that a very novel entertainment project had opened in Haizhou," Shen Yunhe said.
"What project?" Shen Yunguang's eyes immediately lit up when he heard the word entertainment.
"What's the name of karaoke? It's in a large hotel. It's a hall that can accommodate 60 people. The decoration is extremely exaggerated, with carpets on the floor, large European-style sofas, and huge glass chandeliers. They don't know Where did you get this high-end sound system? It’s called a karaoke machine. It’s deafening when you play it.”
"Then how to play?" Shen Yunguang asked.
"Sing, there is a circular stage in the hall. After you pay for the songs, you can go on stage and sing by yourself. It will be as enjoyable as a singer."
“Is it expensive to consume?”
"It's expensive. My friend took me to see it. The entrance fee to that karaoke room is one hundred yuan, not counting the drinks consumed inside. The drinks there are even more shockingly expensive. It only costs 1 yuan to buy them outside. A bottle of beer costs ten yuan."
"Then people won't buy wine from outside and bring it in to drink?" Shen Yunguang asked.
"Of course not. Not to mention that you are not allowed to bring drinks. Even cigarettes and other items have to be bought in the store, which is extremely expensive."
"Will the business be good?"
"Business is good. If you want to go there to shop, you have to make a reservation one day in advance, otherwise you won't be able to get in."
"Then this business is good. It would be great if we could open one in Zhongjiang." Shen Yunguang said.
At this time, the old man Shen Xin, who had been listening to the conversation between the two brothers, picked up the wine glass on the table, took a sip and said:
"Well, Yun Guang's idea is good. I think someone in Zhongjiang will soon follow suit. Rather than letting others take the lead, we should do it ourselves."
"Yes, I think so too." Shen Yunguang said.
"Then you might as well go to Haizhou and see with your own eyes what other people do, learn from their experience, and then we can just follow suit when you come back." Shen Xin said.
Seeing the enthusiasm of his father and brothers, Shen Yunhe couldn't help but feel a little worried because he didn't tell them all the information he saw. Karaoke not only has gorgeous decorations, singing, wine, and other It was not something suitable to be discussed at home. However, Shen Yunhe then thought about it, if the Shen family wanted to do this business, only his younger brother, who had been living in society all day long, would be suitable.
On the third day after the family gathering in the courtyard, Shen Yunguang, his good partner Zhang Lei and their four brothers boarded the train going south. This trip to Haizhou not only opened up the entertainment industry in Zhongjiang City A new world of development, but also brought disaster to the Shen family.