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Chapter 1073 Thousand-Handed Guanyin
The opening of "Begonia" and "Happy Club" today naturally set off a sensation on Huanghe Road, and even to a certain extent alarmed the entire Shanghai. After all, such a grand scene has never appeared in Shanghai since its opening as a port.

At this moment, all the staff of Xinyi Pharmaceutical Factory were shocked. They felt like they were unsophisticated people who had never seen the world. "Brother Su, this is really a big deal! You actually hired a bunch of big-name foreigners."

"Haha, the first shot of 'Begonia' is naturally going to be a hit. If we hire some popular Hong Kong star, not only will it cost a lot, but it will also be lacking in originality. So after much deliberation, we've decided to focus on the software."

"Great! But why aren't there any Western waiters at the 'Happy Place' across the street?"

"The positioning is different! After all, Qiu Hai Tang is all about high-end elegance, while Xi Le Hui is designed to welcome guests from all over the world, so naturally, there's no need for anything too fancy."

"Brother Su! Sometimes I really admire your brain. It seems like it was designed specifically for business."

"Excuse me, Director He!" Suning smiled nonchalantly before personally ushering everyone to the private room. "We've already arranged the Guangdong Room for your Xinyi Pharmaceutical Factory. The decor is very Guangdong-style."

"Haha, we've been curious about Brother Su's 'Begonia' for a long time, and we want to see it for ourselves today."

"Director He, Secretary Ge, Chief Engineer Liu, please come in."

The chef and kitchen workers of "Begonia" are naturally replaced by AI robots. After all, there is no more suitable chef team than them. After all, when the business grows bigger, it is necessary to guard against poaching by others.

The fat chef in the original drama of "Fanhua" was poached by several female bosses on Huanghe Road, and finally he and his entire team were taken in, so Suning would naturally stay away from such a fool from the beginning.

As for the cooking skills of this team of chefs, they were all taught by Suning personally. Although they may not reach the superb level of the master chef Suning, they can definitely reach the level of a national first-class chef.

The most important thing is that classic cuisines and delicious dishes from all over the world can be directly input into the chip. In this way, these AI robots can be transformed into the chefs that Suning needs, and can definitely and easily satisfy the special taste buds of diners from all over the country.

"Begonia", Guangdong Hall.

At this point, the leaders of Xinyi Pharmaceutical had already enjoyed their meal. They looked at Su Ning in amazement and asked, "Brother Su, where did you hire the chefs for Qiu Hai Tang from? The Cantonese cuisine here is truly exquisite, definitely on par with the state banquets I've eaten at."

"Director He, Secretary Ge, these chefs are all chefs I hired from all over the country at great expense. No matter what cuisine, there are specialized chefs responsible for preparing it. Even if you want to eat Southeast Asian food or French cuisine, it is guaranteed to be authentic and genuine."

At this moment, all the guests present were amazed, "Brother Su, you've invested a lot of money!"

"Everyone, I'm serious about the management of 'Begonia' and 'Happy Club'. From now on, whenever you need anything from Xinyi Pharmaceutical, just call us. We'll definitely prepare a private room for you no matter what."

"Haha, Brother Su, please give us some face. Let's toast to Brother Su together."

"I should be the one toasting to you all."

Then Director He looked at Su Ning with a puzzled look on his face and asked, "Brother Su, I heard that "Qiu Hai Tang" has four top-notch private rooms. Could you please introduce them to us?"

"Director He, because the renovation specifications for the top package are very high, they are still under construction until now, but they are all named after the four municipalities."

"Amazing! I'll definitely go in and see it once it's finished."

"Haha, okay! I'll arrange it then."

Today, not only is the business of "Begonia" very hot, but the business of "Xilehui" across the street is the same. After all, the decoration and dishes of "Xilehui" are unique in Shanghai.

Moreover, many businessmen who came here for its reputation were unable to enter the membership-based "Begonia" and instead came to the slightly inferior "Xilehui" across the street. Most of them still held a complex mentality that something was better than nothing.

However, after they tried the dishes of "Xilehui" with a picky attitude, they immediately widened their eyes in amazement and shock. The quality and taste of the dishes of "Xilehui" far exceeded their expectations.

In this way, "Begonia" and "Xilehui" broke into Huanghe Road in different postures, and then made every diner and onlooker remember them. After all, restaurants that pay so much attention to service and dishes are rare.

Most of them are gimmicks and business news that are sold under the guise of selling one thing but not the other, and people unknowingly ignore the quality that a restaurant should have, so the advantages of "Begonia" and "Xilehui" have surprised many people.

……

Peace Hotel, 720th floor British Suite , the uncle is sorting out the accounts of the foreign trade company and stocks. The recent profits have given the uncle hope for Mr. Bao.

The uncle looked up at Mr. Bao, who had been leaving early and returning late, and asked, "Mr. Bao, Suning's two restaurants on Huanghe Road opened today. Why didn't you send a flower basket?"

At this moment, Abao looked at his uncle with a depressed look on his face and asked, "Uncle, how do you know everything?"

"Humph! I've already asked Stamp Li to keep an eye on it. From the first day Suning started renovating, Stamp Li has been going over there every day to inquire about the situation."

"Amazing! As expected of the old wizard number 27."

"Boss Bao, even though we don't want to have anything to do with Suning, he is still our secret investor after all. We still have to do something like sending a flower basket today."

"Okay! I got it."

Then the uncle talked about the profit situation during this period, "The recent foreign trade orders are very good, and we have more funds in our account."

Hearing his uncle talking about the foreign trade company, Abao took the opportunity to express his own ideas, "Uncle, I think while the market is good now, we should invest in a small clothing factory. This way, we can slowly grow and develop, and perhaps prevent unnecessary trouble when necessary."

The uncle naturally nodded in agreement. He would rather Abao focus on foreign trade and the physical business. "That makes sense! There are all kinds of situations now, but do you have a goal?"

"I've been going to No. 27 quite often recently. I think Ningbo Knitting Factory No. 1 is pretty good, and their director, Little Ningbo, is also a man who gets things done."

"But as far as I know, Ningbo Knitting Factory No. 1 is a collective enterprise. Do you know how much trouble this will involve?"

"I know! But I believe it will become clearer and clearer in the future."

"That's for the future! There are too many uncertainties. If you really want to make a difference in the garment factory and you're really optimistic about this guy called Xiao Ningbo, then let him quit his job and start a garment factory together."

"This……"

"Boss Bao, the current policy already allows individuals to register businesses. There's no need to keep focusing on collective and state-owned enterprises. If things get complicated, no one will be able to resolve them."

"Alright! I'll discuss this with Xiao Ningbo later."

"Oh right! You've been going to No. 27 quite often lately. How are you getting along with Miss Wang, the daughter of that week?"

"Not so good! She's too arrogant and doesn't want to bother with me at all. If it weren't for that huge foreign trade order in the beginning, I doubt Miss Wang and No. 27 would have bothered with me." "Haha, luckily you have a good brother in Hong Kong, otherwise you would definitely feel the snobbery of No. 27. Orders under a million would just send you wandering around the first floor of No. 27."

"Uncle, you know, my brother was given away to another family when he was young, so he has never had any contact with our family. I really didn't expect him to think of sending me a letter."

"Well, as a human being, you should know how to be grateful. As a brother, you must have resentment towards your family. From now on, you two brothers should get along well and maintain your relationship."

"Yes! Uncle."

In fact, a lot of hidden plots can be seen from the first episode. The uncle and Po's family have a close relationship, otherwise it would be impossible for the uncle to pay attention to Po with his mentality of seeing through everything.

Therefore, the uncle is very clear about the specific situation of Abao's family. Naturally, he also knows that Abao has a biological brother who was adopted by a relative in Hong Kong, so he wants to persuade Abao to cherish this hard-earned brotherhood.

And Abao naturally understood this hard-earned brotherhood, and also understood the importance of this brother far away in Hong Kong to him, so he would definitely continue to maintain a good relationship in the future.

……

The first day of the opening of "Begonia" and "Happy Club" was busy until eleven o'clock, and the manager candidate introduced by Betty also looked around "Happy Club" for a long time. Naturally, he was shocked by what he saw.

She felt that the Garden Hotel where she worked now was just a small operation and could not possibly achieve the table turnover rate of "Begonia" and "Xilehui". She was also worried about whether she could successfully join "Xilehui".

Only then did Betty finally look at the man, "Xiao Pan, you must be impatient, right? Today is the first day of opening and it's really busy."

The girl named Xiao Pan said in amazement, "It's okay! Business at 'Happy Place' and 'Begonia' is really good. When I got off work at nine o'clock, I found that 'Happy Place' had turned over two tables again."

"Xiao Pan, do you have the confidence to take on the job at Joy Club?"

"Although I really want to give it a try, I'm afraid my boss won't think highly of me."

"It's okay! I have confidence in you."

"Thank you, Sister Betty."

When Betty brought the girl to "Begonia" again, she was immediately stunned by the luxurious and sophisticated decoration here. In her opinion, this was one of the best in the whole of Shanghai.

Betty came to the top-tier box of the Begonia Hotel, the Beijing Room, and said, "Brother, I've brought Xiao Pan here."

"Xiao Pan?" Suning naturally looked at the girl who was in the wrong position from Betty in surprise, and realized that the tall girl in front of him was very tactful and polite.

The girl walked up to Su Ning gracefully and introduced herself, "Hello, Boss Su! My name is Pan Ling, and I'm currently the foreman of the Garden Hotel."

"Well, Xiao Pan, since Betty introduced you here, I'll naturally give her a favor. I'd like to arrange for you to be the deputy manager and foreman of "Happy Club" first. Once you're familiar with the daily work of "Happy Club", you can take over as manager."

"Thank you, Boss Su! I am willing to accept your arrangement."

"That's fine! Betty, before you get off work, let Xiao Pan and Nancy get to know each other. Then she can come to work at Joyful Place anytime."

"it is good."

After Betty took Pan Ling out of the Beijing Hall, Suning suddenly realized that the girl looked familiar. He didn't expect that she would be Manager Pan, a veteran of both "Golden Phoenix" and "Zhizhen Garden".

In addition, Pan Ling was introduced by Betty, so Suning accepted this employee without any worries. After all, Manager Pan's title of "Thousand-Armed Guanyin" was not in vain.

……

At the Foreign Trade Building at No. 27 The Bund, Jinhua looked at Wang Mingzhu as soon as she arrived at the Textile Department for work. "Xiao Wang, come to my office for a moment."

"Okay, Master."

Then Miss Wang hurried to Jinhua's section chief's office and asked, "Master, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Jinhua went straight to the point and asked Wang Mingzhu, "Xiao Wang, that foreign trade company that's been importing a lot of knitting equipment lately is the one your father works for as a consultant, right?"

"Yes! Suning has a way to buy some knitting machinery that doesn't require foreign exchange, so now his foreign trade company mainly focuses on this."

"But I went to the knitting equipment department and found that none of the equipment had the country of origin marked on it. What's going on?"

"I don't know either. Why don't I go back and ask my dad?"

"Well, ask your father to come to the Foreign Trade Building tomorrow, and I'll ask him about the details."

"Okay! I'll tell my dad when I get home today."

"Also, it would be best if Suning could come along as well. They're importing equipment on a massive scale right now, and if they continue to fail to comply with regulations, it'll be a huge problem."

"Yes! Master, I understand."

It has been mentioned before that Jinhua is a very defensive woman. Because she had stabbed her own uncle in the back using dishonorable means, she is particularly afraid that people around her will stab her in the back.

In fact, the relationship between the uncle and Jinhua is quite delicate. Suning even guessed that the uncle deliberately let Jinhua report him. After all, Jinhua was promoted to Section Chief No. 27 because of this, while the uncle's status at that time was only to count the days until retirement.

So judging from the final result, the one who benefited was undoubtedly their entire family. Although it seemed that the interests of the uncle were sacrificed, it was his sacrifice that enabled Jinhua to move to a higher level.

The uncle in the original drama once said that there is more than one Miss Wang at No. 27, which means that the competition in the Foreign Trade Building at No. 27 is very fierce, and it is also very difficult for Jinhua to make it from Miss Wang's starting point.

And the most interesting thing is that Jinhua seems to be selfless, but she always shows leniency to Uncle and Abao. Otherwise, why has there never been a second Bao on the 27th?

What is more intriguing is that at the end of 1988, Jinhua told Mr. Bao in the office that he had found a good master. It was not until Jinhua actually left the Foreign Trade Building No. 27 that he and the uncle "reconciled". This shows that Jinhua and the uncle have always been worried about something.

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(End of this chapter)