"Mr. Wei, will you really give us a higher rent?" a landlord asked tentatively.
"Of course, I, Wei Peng, always keep my word."
Wei Peng vowed, "Moreover, I can also let you continue to participate in the operation of the store. In this way, you can both collect rent and make money. Wouldn't it kill two birds with one stone?"
Listening to Wei Peng's impassioned statement on the phone, the landlords began to waver in their original firm stance.
They stood together, looking at each other with complicated expressions on their faces.
There was a glimmer of greed in some people's eyes, and they seemed to have been attracted by Wei Peng's promise of higher rents and the opportunity to continue to participate in the business.
Some people frowned, weighing the pros and cons in their minds and hesitating.
"Will Mr. Wei really give us a higher rent?" a landlord muttered, breaking the silence.
"He's a big boss, he shouldn't break his promise." Another landlord answered, with a hint of envy and longing in his tone.
As the discussion started, the landlords began to whisper among themselves and express their opinions.
Some people began to list Wei Peng's past success stories to prove his strength and credibility.
Some people began to calculate how much more money they could make if they accepted Wei Peng's proposal.
Driven by interests, the inner balance of landlords gradually tilted.
They began to forget their previous anger and dissatisfaction with Qi Zhiyuan, as well as their cooperation and friendship with Lao Haihai.
At this moment, in their eyes, only the attractive benefits and prospects are the most important.
Finally, after intense discussions and weighing the pros and cons, the landlords nodded their heads and agreed to lease the store to Wei Peng.
There were satisfied smiles on their faces, as if they had seen the growth of their wealth and the take-off of their careers in the future.
"In the face of interests, nothing else really matters." Li Debiao sighed, with a hint of helplessness and relief in his tone.
This sentence seems to have become the consensus of the landlords at this moment. They all got up and left Xingda Mall, preparing to sign a lease contract with Wei Peng.
Their backs looked a little lonely and desolate under the light.
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As the lease contracts were signed one after another, Wei Peng's face showed an increasingly bright smile.
He gently stroked his pen and put his name on the contract, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.
"Haha, you landlords are really wise choices!"
Wei Peng stood up and shook hands with each landlord, unable to conceal his pride in his tone, "I promise you will not regret today's decision."
Li Debiao and the landlords responded with smiles and compliments, but Wei Peng's heart had already been focused on his new store.
He can't wait to transform these stores into his own "Laohe Di" branches.
Soon, decoration teams stationed in these stores and began intensive renovation work.
Wei Peng personally supervises every link to ensure that every branch can meet his own requirements!
His heart was full of anticipation and excitement, as if he had already seen a new peak in his career.
Finally, with Wei Peng's careful planning and preparation, the "Laohe Di" branches were opened one after another!
For a time, the number of "Laohedi" stores in Chang'an City reached an astonishing 32!
Far more than the thirty stores in Laohaihai!
These new stores have unique decoration styles, attentive and meticulous services, and delicious dishes. They quickly attracted a large number of diners to come and taste them.
From morning to night every day, there is a long queue outside the "Lao He Di" store.
The restaurant was packed with seats, and the guests were talking about it while tasting the food:
"This 'fishing for the bottom of the river' tastes really good!"
"Yes, yes, the service is also very good. It feels like fishing at the bottom of the sea."
"It's quite cheap here. I heard that the owner of this store is a shareholder from Lao Haihai Company. In fact, we are all the same family!"
Listening to the guests' comments, Wei Peng's heart was filled with pride and satisfaction!
He stood outside the store, looking at the endless stream of customers and the rising turnover from a distance, with a winner's smile on his lips.
As time went by, the reputation of "fishing for the bottom of the river" spread rapidly inside and outside Chang'an City like a prairie fire.
The cheap price and large quantity make it popular among the people!
More importantly, a rumor that "Laohe Di" was a spinoff of Lao HaiDei Company spread like wildfire in Chang'an City!
People were talking a lot, saying that the two families were actually one family, and that going to the bottom of the river was like going to the bottom of the river.
Driven by such public opinion, the business of "fishing from the bottom of the river" has become increasingly prosperous.
Every day, there is a long queue at the door of the branch, and customers are eagerly looking forward to trying the legendary delicacy.
The store was bustling with people, and the waiters shuttled among the tables and chairs, busy but orderly.
In sharp contrast to this is the deserted atmosphere of fishing at the bottom of the sea.
Laohaihai, which has lost a large number of stores and customers, is now destitute.
The employees stood at the door of the store, looking at the lively scene of "fishing for the bottom of the river" opposite, with helplessness and envy in their eyes.
Under such a situation, Wei Peng's pride reached its peak!
Every day, he leads a group of subordinates to inspect his branch arrogantly!
When he walks into a store, he is warmly welcomed by employees and customers.
"Hello, Mr. Wei!" The employees greeted in unison with loud voices.
"Yeah, not bad." Wei Peng nodded slightly, with a proud look on his face, "How is business today?"
"Very good! All the customers lined up outside the door!" the store manager reported excitedly.
Wei Peng smiled with satisfaction and looked around at the packed restaurant and busy employees, feeling filled with pride and satisfaction.
Wei Peng is naturally well aware of these changes.
His heart was filled with pride and satisfaction, as if everything was within his expectation and control.
He visits his branch almost every day, not only to inspect the work, but also to enjoy the glory and satisfaction of the winner.
Wei Peng would pace slowly in the store with his hands behind his back, walking from the first floor to the second floor, and from the lobby to the private room.
He carefully observed the hygiene of every corner, the placement of every piece of tableware, and the service attitude of every employee.
Whenever he found any shortcomings, he would point them out promptly and ask for immediate correction.
But more often than not, he just stood there quietly, staring at everything in front of him with those deep eyes!
His heart was filled with pride and satisfaction, as if these branches were the empire he had built with his own hands.
After visiting all the branches, Wei Peng will return to his office and sit behind the large desk!
He would take out those contracts and financial statements again and look at them carefully, and then a victor's smile would appear on his lips.
At this moment, he seemed to have seen himself standing on the top of the catering world, looking down at everything below him.
"Haha! Dig to the bottom of the sea! Dig to the bottom of the sea! You never imagined that today would happen, right?" He couldn't help laughing loudly, "I will definitely win this contest!"
His laughter echoed in the restaurant, as if it was a provocation and mockery of fishing for the bottom of the sea!
The men who followed him also laughed in agreement, and their laughter was full of joy for victory and expectations for the future.
