Overbearing Immortal Doctor
Chapter 376: Revised: 376 Clarify Attitude

Chapter 376: Revised: Chapter 376 Clarify Attitude

Since that’s the case, as the party in control, if I don’t squeeze some profit from you, wouldn’t I be a fool?

Zhou Dong saw him grinning foolishly and interrupted: “Alright! Stop gloating! Have you had dinner? How about I ask Xiaoyu to bring up a few dishes.”

Before Wu Xiaoyu could respond, his stomach protested first, growling and rumbling.

Zhou Dong grinned, quickly called the downstairs counter, asked them to bring up a few dishes, and then pulled Wu Xiaoyu to sit by the dining table.

Within a few minutes, the waitress Xiaoyu brought up a few hot dishes, a small bottle of liquor, and hurriedly rushed in, eagerly saying, “Mr. Wu, Mr. Zhou, your dishes!”

“So fast? You didn’t reassign some other customers’ dishes, did you?” Wu Xiaoyu joked.

The waitress Xiaoyu glanced shyly at Wu Xiaoyu and replied, “Mr. Wu, how could I dare? These were all prepared beforehand by Mr. Zhou’s orders!”

Zhou Dong impatiently waved her off, signaling her to leave. Seeing this, Xiaoyu pouted and left with a hint of anger on her face.

“Look at these waitresses—getting more and more out of line!” Zhou Dong scolded while pouring wine for Wu Xiaoyu.

Wu Xiaoyu, watching him pour the wine, was curious. Though they often had a few drinks at the restaurant, it was late. How could he drink and then travel?

“What’s up with this? I still have to head back later. Why are you pouring me wine?” Wu Xiaoyu picked up the glass and smelled the wine aroma.

Zhou Dong poured wine for himself and said assertively, “Head back for what? Just stay here tonight!”

This unusual behavior puzzled Wu Xiaoyu, as the food was prepared in advance, and Zhou Dong was pouring wine, trying to keep him. What was he up to?

“Spit it out, kid. Why the drama?” Wu Xiaoyu downed his wine, signaling his attitude.

Seeing him drink, Zhou Dong knew he wasn’t planning to leave, so he awkwardly smiled and said, “Just a heart-to-heart chat between us brothers tonight!”

Wu Xiaoyu grabbed the wine bottle, filled his glass, clinked it with Zhou Dong’s, and responded, “Alright! I’m curious what you’re up to, kid!”

The two of them nibbled on the dishes, chatting casually. Gradually, they started to feel tipsy. Zhou Dong used this slight buzz to start sharing his dreams.

“Xiaoyu, with our Jiji business booming like this, imagine if we opened dozens, even hundreds of branches, how much money could we make in a day?” Zhou Dong asked happily.

Dozens, hundreds? Alright, kid, you’re even greedier than me! If we could really open hundreds of branches, we’d be making tons of money every day!

But since Zhou Dong asked like this, it was clear it wasn’t just a sudden idea. Was he planning to open branches?

“What? Tired of the small income from Longhe Town?” Wu Xiaoyu asked while picking up a dish.

Zhou Dong realized Wu Xiaoyu had seen through his thoughts, so he shyly touched his nose and laughed, “You really are sharp! Can’t hide anything from you!”

“With our current strength, we indeed have the foundation to open branches, but opening a restaurant requires chefs above all, right? Where would we find so many good chefs?” Wu Xiaoyu asked seriously.

“The chef issue is easy. Our city, being one of the most food-oriented places in China, lacks nothing but chefs!” Zhou Dong replied bluntly.

What Zhou Dong said was true. As one of the most culinary-focused cities, Weizhou City had over 200,000 people working in the food industry, and seven or eight culinary schools in the city.

But although there are many chefs, finding reliable and competent ones is not easy. Not to mention being poached by other restaurants to do shady things.

Even if they just slacked off occasionally, pilfered supplies, or wasted ingredients, it would still be a headache.

Zhou Yong’s family had been running restaurants for years; he’d surely understand this point. Could it be that he already had the personnel?

“What? Are you planning to poach your old man’s staff again? Aren’t you afraid he’ll skin you?” Wu Xiaoyu laughed.

“How can you keep poaching the home staff? If you poach too much, the house will collapse!” Zhou Dong joked self-deprecatingly.

Hearing this, Wu Xiaoyu was a bit surprised. Since you’re not planning to poach from your own place, are you thinking of recruiting Juxian Inn’s chefs?

Although Juxian Inn was now in decline, most of its chefs had been working with Chen Zhaofeng for seven or eight years.

They probably even had shares in Juxian Inn and were waiting for it to rise again. How would they easily be recruited by Zhou Dong?

“Then where will you get the people?” Wu Xiaoyu asked, genuinely curious about the branch opening.

Seeing that Wu Xiaoyu hadn’t rejected the idea outright and instead asked a series of questions, Zhou Dong knew Wu Xiaoyu was also eager about it.

Zhou Dong spoke mysteriously, “Our head chef has two brothers who are head chefs at a restaurant in Sacred Land County.”

“But the owner of that restaurant gambled away a large sum and plans to sell the restaurant. The new owner wants to turn it into a western restaurant, so they’re about to lose their jobs!”

“The head chef has been pleading with me to take in his two brothers. I thought, why not open a branch early in the county?”

Since they were the head chef’s brothers, they were well-known and just happened to be on the verge of unemployment.

Recruiting them would likely make them grateful, reducing the chance of any underhanded deeds!

But if they really opened a branch in the county, who would manage the Longhe Town shop? He couldn’t stay in the shop all the time, and Zhou Dong would need to oversee new branch matters!

“What about Longhe Town’s shop? Do you have a candidate for manager?” Wu Xiaoyu asked after pondering.

Zhou Dong, hearing this, quickly suggested his candidate: “I think little Li is quite good. Although he has limited experience in the restaurant industry, he’s articulate and quick-witted. There shouldn’t be any major problems.”

“Besides, you’re so close to Longhe Town. If something happens, he can contact you!”

Although little Li was young, he had worked in various positions in the restaurant and was familiar with its operations.

Moreover, he had a gift for gab, not likely to offend customers, so he seemed a suitable candidate.

Most importantly, Wu Xiaoyu was also eager to open branches, aiming for maximum profit and quickly building channels.

Only by setting up the chain could he make progress in dietary supplements and Chinese medicinal herbs.

“Since you have a comprehensive plan, let’s open the branches early! These days, you should visit the county more often and find a suitable location!” Wu Xiaoyu decisively suggested.

Zhou Dong, a bit astonished at his quick decision, stammered, “You…you really agree?”

“Yes! You heard right, I agree!” Wu Xiaoyu answered while eating.

Zhou Dong stared at Wu Xiaoyu in confusion but inwardly cursed, “Damn it! Acting all unflappable? Opening a branch isn’t a small matter, and you decide so hastily?”