While Lao Tan was talking to Zhang Qiang and Boss Ma, Mr. Wang listened carefully and thought in his mind: Ordos may not work, but it actually has potential. If nothing else, the catering business will definitely make money.
Since you have decided to cooperate with Lao Tan, you can open one store and two stores at once. Why not open two stores at once? Boss Ma’s store is good. If you do it, you don’t need to renovate it. You can open it as soon as you bring it over, not to mention within two years.
Not charging rent is like buying a house for free.
This can be considered.
Seeing that Boss Ma was hesitant, she planned to chat alone after dinner.
After all these years, she knew very well that opportunities must never come again, otherwise it would not have been possible for her to accumulate wealth in just a few years after going bankrupt, so she dared to leave Zhou Yujun and go it alone without hesitation.
This is also the hidden and terrifying thing about this woman. Once a woman becomes ruthless, she will have nothing to do with a man.
Of course, this does not mean that she is bad, only smart.
On the morning of the fourth day, President Lang, Lao Tan, and Kang Min set off early and arrived at the Mausoleum of Genghis Khan at ten o'clock.
The Mausoleum of Genghis Khan is the tomb of Genghis Khan, the first great khan of the Mongolian Empire. It is located on the grassland of Yijinhuoluo Banner in Ordos. Since the Mongols are popular for secret burials, the location of the real Mausoleum of Genghis Khan has always been a mystery.
The current Genghis Khan Mausoleum has been moved many times, and it was not until 1954 that it was moved from Kumbum Monastery in Qinghai back to its hometown of Yijinhuoluo Banner.
The Mausoleum of Genghis Khan was originally the "chief god" worshiped by all Mongolian people - the Eight White Houses, that is, eight white felt tents, which were a place for sacrifices, not a place where the golden body was buried.
Since the Mongols are a nomadic people, the establishment of the Eight White Palaces is based on the characteristics of nomadism, and they can move at any time to worship anywhere.
Legend has it that after Genghis Khan passed away, he built Genghis Khan's white palace tents in the Mobei grassland and south of Muna Mountain (Ordos), which were the prototypes of the "Eight White Houses" that were later formed.
The white palace tent in the south of Muna Mountain is guarded by seven guards of Genghis Khan. They have been nomadic on the grassland. No one knows where it is. It is said that the current tomb guards are the descendants of the original seven guards.
The entire cemetery is built on the mountain, covering an area of more than 5,500 square meters. The main building consists of three Mongolian-style halls and connected gallery rooms. The architecture is magnificent and has a strong Mongolian style.
The building is divided into six parts: the main hall, the sleeping palace, the east hall, the west hall, the east corridor and the west corridor.
Since it was a working day, there were not many visitors in the cemetery.
Coming in from the entrance, the first thing you see is the statue of Genghis Khan galloping on horseback, which is majestic and vicissitudes of life.
When walking up hundreds of steps, like mountain climbing, those who are not in good physical shape need to take a rest midway. There are some shops on the platforms on both sides of the steps, selling fruit drinks and souvenirs. Most of them are very expensive and have a commercial feel.
Zhengling is a majestic golden-domed hall. You need to put your mobile phone away before entering. You can only look inside, and no photos are allowed. If someone is found taking photos with a mobile phone, the strong man in Mongolian robes guarding the mausoleum will confiscate the mobile phone without hesitation.
, never returned.
Lao Tan and the other two entered Zhengling and walked around for forty minutes before they came out. To be honest, it looked like a relatively large yurt from the outside. Who knew it was so big and highly visible once inside.
The inside is like a circular screen, with a complete portrayal of Genghis Khan's life carved on the wall, an epic masterpiece.
Among them are eight felt tents used to guard the mausoleum. They are all on Lele carts. Although they are dilapidated, they are heavy and embody piety and solemnity.
The genius of the generation, Genghis Khan, bent his bow and shot the eagle.
After leaving the main mausoleum, we visited the two side halls and gallery, and finally came to the "Tianma Garden" behind the mausoleum.
Oh, what a handsome group of Pegasus horses. From a distance, they look like white clouds in the sky, without any impurities. The horses stroll leisurely on the grass, some eating grass, some looking far away, and some rubbing their necks.
The horse hair grows naturally and reaches the ground, making it look handsome and unrestrained, with an extraordinary temperament.
These horses have become accustomed to the sight of tourists, and they are not surprised when they approach. They do whatever they have to do, as if nothing happened. Several of the foals are jumping happily and running around.
After Kang Min asked Lao Tan to help take a few photos, it was already noon. The three of them happily went down the mountain, ate at a farm restaurant at the foot of the mountain, and then drove back, ending their trip to Ordos.
OK.
In early July, the Lingdong and Beihang stores of Aqiao Dumpling Restaurant in the provincial capital were opened one after another. The decoration of the three cooperative stores in other places is also nearing completion and they are preparing to open in early August.
The new leased office building has also started to be renovated and is expected to be completed by the end of August.
The Hohhot Jinqiao store also officially opened.
At the same time, Mr. Wang and Ah Qiao signed a cooperation agreement to open two stores at once, one is Li Xue's restaurant in Xilinhot, and the other is the restaurant of Boss Ma in Ordos.
This shrewd woman is very calculating. The investment in two stores is about the same as investing in one. Boss Ma’s restaurant requires almost no changes, just adding a few dumpling equipment, and the rest is staff.
After Lao Tan returned from Ordos, he returned to the provincial capital within a few days and held a meeting after opening the Beixing and Lingdong stores to mainly arrange work for the second half of the year.
In the second half of the year, he stopped opening stores and began to cultivate his internal skills. He focused on management, technology, service and building a second-tier team. He and Yanhua had the same idea on this point. If he couldn't improve his management, everything he said would be nonsense.
As the saying goes, it is easier to build a country than to maintain it. It is easy to open a store, but it is difficult to open a good business and make money. You must lay a good foundation and not relax.
At the same time, the first batch of managers sent to study have already set off. I hope they will return after completing their studies and take their management to a higher level.
Korean Food Garden is very famous in the provincial capital. It specializes in barbecue, supplemented by Korean mixed vegetables, and makes authentic cold noodles. Now there are more than ten stores, and every business is booming. You have to queue up to get a table during the peak hours on Saturdays and Sundays.
Tomorrow Lao Tan plans to return to Hohhot, because a retired senior official from the provincial capital will arrive in three days, and he has to be responsible for receiving him.
Today, Wang Lijuan, who was rescued from the sea of fire by Lao Tan, is hosting Lao Tan, Yanhua, and Zhang Li for dinner at the Korean Food Garden.
At the wine table, Wang Lijuan not only expressed her gratitude to Lao Tan again, but also indirectly raised the issue of the development of multiple businesses. What she meant was that in addition to making dumplings, Ah Qiao could also make skewers and skewers.
Lao Tan directly rejected her proposal. It is good for a person to do one thing well in his life. He has no time or energy to do the second thing.
"You have been making kebabs for a long time. You are familiar with this. You can continue to make it, but we will not do it anymore." Lao Tan said.
"I can't do it alone. I'm just making small fuss. Unlike you who have a team and can do something good," Wang Lijuan said.
"Don't be anxious, take your time, you can't dig a well with just one shovel," Lao Tan said.
"I am really interested in barbecue. Nowadays, people like to eat it. In the past, we only cooked skewers when the summer was hot. Now, we eat them all year round, no matter the time. It will definitely become more popular in the future, and barbecue will make money quickly." Wang Lijuan
Said in an encouraging tone.
Lao Tan couldn't help but think of the scene of eating skewers in an Ordos bar, so he said: "If you continue to do it, I will provide you with a model. Make a music BBQ bar, where you can eat skewers while listening to music. The decoration is more alternative, like a bar.
Yes, it’s best to have more iron art, with a metallic feel, and is ultra-modern. It will definitely work. I guess it’s not like this in the provincial capital yet.”
"This is the format I'm talking about. I've been thinking about it for a long time, but I just didn't dare to do it alone. It would be great if there was a team." Wang Lijuan said.
Yanhua heard what Wang Lijuan meant and smiled first and said: "You go ahead and do it. If you need help, just ask. Lao Tan and I strongly support it. Lao Tan also said that Ah Qiao only makes dumplings and nothing else. I
That's what it means. But we have nothing to say. You do your thing. I have a ready-made team that can do everything from positioning to decoration to marketing and training."
Wang Lijuan said: "Thank you in advance whether you do it or not. If you do, I won't trouble you any less. Come on, I'll toast you three."
The four of them chatted while eating, and came out of the restaurant at almost nine o'clock. Yanhua and Wang Lijuan left first, leaving Lao Tan and Zhang Li behind.
The two looked at each other and walked forward in unison.
The night was not deep, and the temperature was as cool as water, which was comfortable for people who had been hot all day. The breeze blew by, stirring up the air around them.
"Ren Qingyun didn't come to harass you again, did he?" Lao Tan asked.
"How dare he? I just had to drink some wine that day," Zhang Li said.
"You can't look down upon people like this. I told the director of the factory office of the aircraft factory that he could talk to Ren Qingyun," Lao Tan said.
"It's not wrong------you still care about me."
"Can you not care? We have been friends for many years, old friends."
"Just friends?" Zhang Li asked.
"You can't call me wife, Tie Zi, Lao Tie, which one of us wants to talk to you?" Lao Tan hesitated.
"Tch! It's boring. By the way, has it been a long time since you sent me home?" Zhang Li asked.
Lao Tan did some calculations in his mind, and it seemed that he hadn't sent any gifts since he quit working in Guandong.
"Well, it's been a long time."
"Send it to me today."
"give you."
"Let's go sit in the small park first."
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
There weren't many people in the small park. The aunties who were dancing in the square had already left, and everything was quiet.
Zhang Li held Lao Tan's arm and leaned against Lao Tan, as intimate as a couple.
Lao Tan felt the warmth and tenderness conveyed by the woman around him, and his heart felt beautiful and a little sweet.
"Are you leaving tomorrow?" Zhang Li asked resentfully.
"Well, everything is settled here. As long as you and Zhongqing are there, I can rest assured. Besides, there are Xiangdong and Lili, and Li Shuang can also take charge of his own business. The senior officials will arrive in two days, and they have to prepare in advance." Lao Tan said.
"What is Zhang Yu responsible for there?" Zhang Li asked.
"I'm in charge of everything, mainly helping Zhou Xiaomei." Lao Tan said.
"Xiaomei is okay now------what do you think I can switch with her?"
"What's the change? You're doing a good job, no one is used to it."
"Can't I be with you? It's far away from the provincial capital and I can sleep on the same bed at night."
"Haha, do you really think so?"
"That's not the case."
"What a blessing. Come on, give me a kiss." Lao Tan lowered his head and said generously.
Zhang Li suddenly felt a little confused - Lao Tan used to avoid her, so why did he become so proactive? Is this a joke?
Seeing Zhang Li's dazed expression, Old Tan smiled, stretched out his arms and hugged her, saying, "I'd better take you home, my son is still waiting for me."
"Tch—" Zhang Li made a long, disdainful sound, then hugged Lao Tan involuntarily and kissed him.