: With the protagonist's financial support, Sha Zhu opened the first chain restauran

"A restaurant on par with Quanjude?"

Sha Zhu, holding an empty lunchbox, was still a little confused.

A few days ago, Zhang Huaimin casually mentioned that he wanted to invest in him to start a business, so that he wouldn't be stuck in the factory canteen anymore.

But he just took it as a joke and didn't dare to think about it too deeply.

I'm just a rough guy who can only flip a wok; I'd be lucky if I could manage the cafeteria well.

Open a restaurant? At the level of Quanjude? That would cost a fortune!

Seeing Sha Zhu's dazed expression, Zhang Huaimin shook his head helplessly.

He turned to look at Shen Miaozhu, his tone indifferent.

"Mr. Shen, have all the paperwork for that plot of land in Wangfujing been completed?"

Shen Miaozhu immediately dropped the coldness she had shown when facing Lou Xiao'e and put on an extremely professional smile.

"Mr. Zhang, rest assured, that piece of land was originally an idle asset of our Shen family in Beijing."

"The five-story detached house, according to your blueprints, was completed with antique-style decoration a month ago."

"All equipment and personnel are in place, and we can cut the ribbon and open for business at any time this noon."

Gudong!

Sha Zhu swallowed hard, his hand trembled, and the lunchbox fell to the ground with a "thud".

"Wang...Wangfujing? A five-story detached house?!"

His voice was trembling.

That was the most prosperous and valuable land in Beijing!

Opening a restaurant there would be such a prestigious thing!

"Hey, what are you daydreaming about? Let's go check out your new territory."

Zhang Huaimin didn't say much, and turned to walk out of the courtyard.

Lou Xiao'e and Shen Miaozhu followed closely behind.

Sha Zhu was left standing there bewildered in the wind for a long time before he finally came to his senses.

"Holy crap! Brother Huaimin is about to bestow upon me an immense fortune!"

He quickly picked up the lunchbox, wiped his face haphazardly, and ran after it like a scurrying follower.

An hour later.

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The core area of ​​Wangfujing Street.

A five-story antique-style building stands majestically.

With its flying eaves and bracket sets, carved beams and painted rafters, the red walls and yellow tiles appear extremely magnificent and splendid under the sunlight.

The decor, the storefront.

Let alone ordinary state-run restaurants, even the banquet hall of the current state guesthouse would pale in comparison!

The most eye-catching feature is the enormous plaque on the rooftop, crafted from pure gold leaf.

"He's Hongbin Restaurant"!

The five large characters, with their vigorous and powerful strokes, exude an imposing aura.

"This...this is really for me?"

Sha Zhu stood at the entrance of the restaurant, looking at the signboard, his eyes reddening.

He Yuzhu learned to cook from his father since he was a child, and he dreamed of reviving the glory of the He family cuisine.

After half a lifetime of struggling, he only managed to become the deputy director of the cafeteria.

Now, Zhang Huaimin not only helped him get rid of the vampire, but also gave him such a big stage!

"Uncle Zhu, stop just standing there watching, go inside and change your clothes."

Zhang Huaimin patted Sha Zhu on the back.

"Today is the grand opening, and all the important people in the capital will be here. You are the head chef and the big boss, so you need to show some spirit."

"Okay! Alright!"

Sha Zhu nodded heavily and strode into the restaurant.

When I came out again.

Sha Zhu had already taken off his old, yellowed white coat.

He changed into a snow-white chef's uniform specially made for him, embroidered with a golden dragon pattern!

Wearing a tall chef's hat, he looked imposing, completely devoid of the unruly, street-smart air he once had in the courtyard house.

"Master! You look so handsome today!"

Wearing a brand-new head chef uniform, Ma Hua excitedly ran out, leading dozens of well-trained kitchen helpers.

He was also poached directly from the steel rolling mill by Zhang Huaimin with a high salary.

Stop flattering me! Get to the kitchen and get things ready!

Sha Zhu laughed and cursed, then waved his hand dismissively.

"Today is our grand opening, and we're serving 'Eight Imperial Bowls'!"

"This is a top-secret recipe personally taught to me by Consultant Zhang. Anyone who dares to mess it up, I'll beat them to a pulp!"

"Yes, Master!"

The kitchen was immediately bustling with activity.

As noon approached, the restaurant was already packed with luxury cars and guests.

Commander Lin of the military region, Elder Chen from the scientific community, and bigwigs from various ministries, as well as some foreign envoys, all came to offer their congratulations in person because of the reputation of Future Technology Group.

"The auspicious time has arrived! Fire the cannons! Cut the ribbon!"

As the deafening sound of firecrackers rang out, colorful fireworks filled the sky.

He's Hongbin Restaurant is officially open to the public!

Shazhu stood in the spacious, bright, and even carpeted top-of-the-line open kitchen.

He took a deep breath.

He held in his hand the recipe that Zhang Huaimin had given him, which incorporated the essence of "god-level beginner culinary skills".

"Take it off the heat! Heat the oil!"

Sha Zhu shouted loudly.

moment.

More than a dozen large iron pots simultaneously flared up with bright red flames.

As the ingredients are added to the pot, the extremely special spices in the recipe collide violently with the hot oil.

"boom!"

An indescribable, incredibly rich fragrance.

It directly breached the kitchen's ventilation system!

Like a tornado, it swept across the entire Wangfujing Street in an instant!

"My God... what's that smell? It smells amazing!"

"This aroma is so enticing, it makes you want to swallow your tongue!"

Pedestrians on the street stopped in their tracks, their stomachs rumbling with anticipation of the delicious aroma.

The bigwigs in the restaurant ate with great relish, their chopsticks never stopping.

"Old Lin, the craftsmanship of this pillar is even more exquisite than that of a state banquet!"

As Old Chen ate a piece of tender and flavorful braised pork, he gave a thumbs up.

"Of course! This is a chef personally trained by Huaimin!"

Chief Lin laughed heartily, his face full of pride.

The restaurant was a huge success and became an instant hit.

On the first day of opening, the reservation volume exceeded 100,000!

In the early 1980s, this was an astronomical figure that would be recorded in business history.

It was evening.

In the most luxurious VIP room on the second floor.

Sha Zhu took off his chef's uniform and put on a sharp suit, looking quite respectable.

Beside him sat a woman with a gentle demeanor and a serene smile.

It was Ran Qiuye.

With Zhang Huaimin's help, the two not only cleared up their misunderstandings, but also officially got their marriage certificate six months ago.

now.

In Ran Qiuye's arms, she was holding a chubby, one-month-old baby boy.

This child not only combines the best qualities of both parents, but is also extremely healthy and intelligent.

"Brother Huaimin, the person I am most grateful to in my life is you."

Sha Zhu picked up a glass of Moutai, walked up to Zhang Huaimin, and his eyes were slightly red.

"If it weren't for you, I, He Yuzhu, would still be childless and a fool being made a fool of."

"Where would I have this fortune of tens of millions today? Where would I have a wife, children, and a warm bed?"

Silly Zhu drank the wine in one gulp.

"From now on, you'll be the one taking the lion's share of He's Hongbin Restaurant! I'll be working for you!"

Nowadays.

He not only became the president of the Beijing Catering Association.

He completely transformed himself from a lowly cook into a well-known business tycoon in the capital!

Looking at the happy faces of Sha Zhu and his family of three, Zhang Huaimin smiled and raised his glass in return.

This is what is meant by good deeds being rewarded, and it is also the best way for him to repay his allies.

The opening ceremony concluded successfully.

The guests gradually dispersed.

As night falls, Wangfujing Street remains brightly lit.

however.

Next to a trash can in an extremely dark place with no streetlights, at the back gate of He's Hongbinlou Restaurant.

A hunched figure with gray hair, covered in coal dust and smelling of sour odor.

He was leaning on a broken wooden stick, gazing longingly at the magnificent back door of the restaurant.

He watched the waiters coming and going, and the boxes of expensive leftovers being thrown away.

Those cloudy old eyes were filled with extreme regret, despair, and a deep sense of powerlessness.

It was Yi Zhonghai who had been relegated to shoveling coal ash and kicked out of his home!