BHBF Chapter 50.2

Boss, He’s Becoming a Father (Arc 2) Chapter 50.2: The Bitter Heroine (34)

The next day, Liu Cuifen and her daughter entered the restaurant and changed into their work clothes. Shao Yingniang did not go out to greet the guests immediately, but instead mustered up the courage to find the restaurant manager.

 

Seeing her hesitant look, the restaurant manager frowned slightly and asked directly, “You don’t want an advance on your salary, do you?”

 

Then, he glanced at Liu Cuifen who was greeting customers outside and said, “You two, mother and daughter, don’t want to advance your salary together, do you?”

 

Every time the restaurant manager saw his employees like this, they would find various reasons to ask for an advance on their salary, so he became a little scared.

 

Shao Yingniang was a little nervous at first, but when she heard him say that, she laughed and said, “Don’t worry, I’m not here to ask for an advance on your salary. I just have a small suggestion.”

 

The restaurant manager was visibly relieved when he heard her say that, and then said, “If you have any suggestions, just make them, as long as they are not about raising salaries.”

 

Shao Yingniang laughed again. This restaurant was doing well, so the employees’ salaries were also high. She was still very satisfied with it for the time being.

 

“I would like to suggest that you sell the unsold food at the closing time of the restaurant every night at the price of one dime per piece,” said Shao Yingniang.

 

When the restaurant manager heard this, his eyes widened and he said, “Do you think this is possible?”

 

Shao Yingniang immediately started to explain, and after hearing the words “Let reporters publicize it and make it famous throughout Shanghai”, the restaurant manager’s eyes immediately lit up.

 

Shao Yingniang added: “In fact, I have carefully calculated the costs. There are many things in the restaurant now. They are sold to employees at a discount every night, and the remaining food is disposed of.”

 

“If they are sold at one dime each, then they can definitely be sold out. Therefore, the difference in the amount of money you get from selling them is not that big in these two situations.”

 

“This part of the price difference can be regarded as buying a good reputation with money. Once a restaurant has a good reputation, for those rich people, when they come to this restaurant to eat, they will feel like they are also doing charity…”

 

Shao Yingniang went from being nervous at the beginning to gradually becoming more talkative. She spoke more and more fluently, and there was no more nervousness on her face. Instead, she exuded a different kind of confidence.

 

“Can you also do the math?” Shao Yingniang shook her head and said, “I’m not a professional accountant, but I think my calculations should be similar to those of an accountant.”

 

Shao Yingniang is very sensitive to numbers, so she is very confident in this regard.

 

Seeing this, the restaurant manager said, “I will mention your idea to the boss.”

 

As if to reassure Shao Yingniang, the restaurant manager said, “Don’t t worry, I will mention your name to the boss.”

 

Shao Yingniang shook her head and said, “It doesn’t matter whether you mention my name or not. I just feel uncomfortable seeing so much food wasted every day.”

 

The manager laughed and said, “But this is indeed your suggestion. It is reasonable for me to mention your name to the boss. If this suggestion is successfully implemented, perhaps the restaurant’s reputation will be even better and its grade will be raised.”

 

As the manager of the restaurant, he noticed early on that although the restaurant’s business was good, there was not much change in the customers, and the daily customer flow was about the same. He had long wanted to change this situation, but he just didn’t know where to start.

 

At this time, Shao Yingniang’s proposal was a good idea.

 

Shao Yingniang added: “If the reputation really spreads, the restaurant will also have to make corresponding changes.”

 

“Do you have any good ideas?” The restaurant manager looked at the girl in front of him with a smile.

 

Yes, girl.

 

Although Shao Yingniang has given birth to three children, she is only twenty-one years old now. Her body was badly damaged by the continuous childbirths, but in the past year, she has been feeling relaxed and comfortable at home and has gradually recovered.

 

Therefore, in the eyes of outsiders, Shao Yingniang at this time was just a young girl with a pretty face and a slim figure.

 

“If the restaurant wants to attract more customers, then many things must be done. The price can be kept constant, but it must live up to its reputation.” Shao Yingniang thought about it and decided to tell the truth, saying, “Although it is called a Western restaurant now, we all know that it is not authentic.”

 

Shao Yingniang gently tapped the menu in her hand.

 

The restaurant manager thought of the many mistakes in the English on the menu, and thought that there seemed to be someone behind Shao Yingniang who was proficient in English, so he said, “Yingniang, can you ask this expert behind you to help us sort out this menu?”

 

Shao Yingniang didn’t know Shao Yu’s true thoughts, so she could only say, “I have to ask him if he is willing.”

 

The restaurant manager said: “Don’t worry, his efforts will never be in vain.”

 

Shao Yingniang nodded.

 

The manager added, “Like you said, if the reputation is established but the level of staff inside can’t keep up, so we still won’t be able to stay. The boss has already said that after a while, the restaurant will hire a professional chef to manage the kitchen.” Shao Yingniang felt relieved after hearing this.

 

In the evening, when Shao Yingniang returned home, she brought the menu to Shao Yu. After listening to his daughter’s explanation, Shao Yu took the menu. and said, “I can help sort it out. Please help me talk to your manager about the price.”

 

After hearing this, Shao Yingniang did not doubt Shao Yu’s ability at all, but said, “Don’t worry, Dad, I will definitely help you negotiate a good price.”

 

“Just helping to organize the menu, how much money can you earn? Is it enough to buy two big steamed buns?” Liu Cuifen asked curiously.

 

In her mind , how much could such a simple job as just organizing the menu cost?