Rebirth 07: Starting with Saving a Bankrupt Restaurant

At the time, everyone was speculating about what had happened to Shi Ling, and some of the employees who returned to the workshop in the past few days have also been asking about it.

But whether it's genuine concern or just curiosity, who can really know from casual conversation after a meal?

The manager nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

Shi Ling also returned to the workshop, but after only a few minutes, Sister Lan called Shi Ling out again.

"Shi Ling, was someone looking for you just now?" Sister Lan asked.

Shi Ling nodded and said, "Manager Zeng came to see me just now."

Sister Lan nodded slightly: "Don't take it to heart, they just came from the factory to ask about the situation."

"After that, just make sure you get plenty of rest. If you have any problems, just call me."

After hesitating for a moment, Shi Ying finally revealed her thoughts to Lan Jie in front of her.

"Sister Lan, I might want to change jobs."

Sister Lan paused, her eyes darting around.

It was somewhat unexpected, but not entirely unexpected.

"Shi Ling, are you sure? If you're not satisfied with the work afterward, it's easy to come back, but you might not be the line leader anymore."

"This is no small matter; you should think it through carefully."

Shi Ling let out a heavy breath and nodded, saying, "Yes, I've made up my mind."

Sister Lan wanted to try to persuade her again, but after seeing Shi Ling's eyes, she swallowed her words back down.

Finally, he shook his head helplessly: "You two sisters are really something."

However, Sister Lan still asked a few questions: "Have you found a job yet?"

Shi Ling didn't hide anything and nodded: "A job at a restaurant."

"You used to work at a restaurant?" Sister Lan knew that Shi Ling's previous job was at a restaurant, and she also knew that the restaurant was not doing well, which led to Shi Ling working here now.

However, Sister Lan was unaware that Shi Ling was going back to work at her old restaurant. She simply thought that she had found another job at a restaurant, which meant she had returned to her comfort zone.

Sister Lan nodded: "If you encounter any problems later, just give me a call."

"I'll take care of your salary."

In factories like the one where Shi Ling works, employees who resign may have their wages reduced.

However, since Sister Lan has spoken up, this matter shouldn't be too difficult to resolve.

Finally, with Sister Lan's help, the whole process was resolved in just over an hour.

After finishing her business, Shi Ling took out her phone and dialed Zhou Wen's number.

At this moment, Zhou Wen was still processing crayfish with Shi Ying.

Hearing his phone vibrate in his pocket, Zhou Wen wasn't sure who was calling, since almost no one would call at this hour.

I took a clean cloth and wiped it, then took out my phone.

After seeing the caller ID, he looked at Shi Ying and said:

"Shi Ying, I'm going out to take this call."

"OK."

Shi Ying nodded and then continued processing the crayfish.

After the call was connected, a voice came from the other end.

"I've already resigned from my job."

Shi Ling's tone was relaxed, as if she had been relieved.

Zhou Wen had already guessed why Shi Ling had called.

After that, Shi Ling gave Zhou Wen a general account of what had happened.

"Just rest today, and take care of what needs to be done. Come back to work tomorrow, and the working hours will be the same as before," Zhou Wen said.

"Boss, Shi Ying should be at the restaurant right now, right?"

"Yes, I am."

"Then please tell her as well."

"Okay, no problem," Zhou Wen replied.

After exchanging a few more words, the two hung up the phone.

To explain why Shi Ling wanted to resign, give up her position as line manager, and return to work at the restaurant.

The main reason was that after he fell ill that time, Zhou Wen came to visit him and took the initiative to invite him to work at the restaurant again.

That was the one time that sparked Shi Ling's interest.

Sometimes the environment really is a very important factor. After visiting the restaurant a few days ago, I became even more convinced of this.

Shi Ling had often overheard Shi Ying talking about restaurants, and the fondness in her tone was unmistakable.

Since I'd be doing it with anyone anyway, I might as well do it with Zhou Wen, since we're already old acquaintances.

The salary will definitely not be worse than before; Zhou Wen also promised all of this.

"Shi Ying," Zhou Wen called out as he returned to the kitchen.

Shi Ying was still holding a crayfish with its head cut off in her hand.

"Shi Ling has resigned."

Shi Ying was stunned for a moment, then looked into Zhou Wen's eyes and said, "She resigned? My sister resigned?"

Zhou Wen nodded and said, "Shi Ling called earlier and gave me a brief overview of what happened. She also asked me to tell you."

"Is everything alright?" Shi Ying asked worriedly.

"No problem, there are just a few things that need to be taken care of."

"Oh." Shi Ying nodded and patted her chest. "It's alright as long as nothing's wrong."

"Boss, did my sister say what to do next?"

Zhou Wen smiled and said, "I might start working at the restaurant tomorrow."

The worry on Shi Ying's face vanished instantly, replaced by a happy expression: "Really?"

"Would I lie to you?"

Shi Ying has been quite worried about this matter lately, and has been hoping that her sister could come to work at the restaurant instead of working at the factory.

Unexpectedly, the matter was settled so smoothly.

After that, Shi Ying was exceptionally happy, humming a tune the whole time.

"What's making you so happy, Sister Shi Ying?" Shan Wei asked, looking at Shi Ying's beaming face as he arrived at the restaurant.

"You'll find out tomorrow," Shi Ying said, without directly stating the reason.

With the restaurant open, crayfish is no longer restricted to being only available on the menu at night.

In the morning, Zhou Wen went to the market and bought dozens of kilograms of crayfish, not in a hurry to buy enough for a day.

After all, the market demand for crayfish isn't that high right now, so I can just go out again this afternoon.

This is a good opportunity to move around more.

I don't know if all ten pounds of crayfish will be sold this morning.

Zhou Wen thought that the sales of crayfish at noon might be a little lower, not as booming as last night.

However, after opening for business at noon today, many small groups of diners appeared.

Zhang Liang also came to the restaurant with his friends. In fact, Zhang Liang usually only comes to Zhouji Restaurant to eat in the evening.

I went to the restaurant last night, but because I arrived late, I didn't get to eat crayfish.

Seeing those diners who had ordered crayfish and were enjoying them so much, Zhang Liang felt a pang of envy.

Last night, I couldn't stop thinking about crayfish while I was trying to sleep, so I met up with some friends at noon today and came right when Zhouji Restaurant opened.