Reborn in 2000: I just want to love a few people properly.

When the conversation turned to his area of ​​expertise, Xu Bo spoke calmly.

"If you and your friend went to a restaurant you'd been wanting to try for a long time, and found a long queue outside, what would you do?"

This is a question, a very good question, that accurately taps into the depths of the consumer group's mind.

Wang Yan thought for a moment and then said, "If there aren't many people, I might choose to wait. If there are too many people, I'll leave and come back another time."

"Then why did you choose to leave when there were too many people?" Xu Bo asked casually, exhaling a puff of smoke.

"Nonsense! Of course I'm hungry, I'd rather go somewhere else to fill my stomach than wait so long!" Wang Yan got angry for the first time, but then he thought of something and added, "And it's boring too. Everyone else is happily eating inside while my friends and I are waiting outside like idiots."

Xu Bo patted Wang Yan on the back to help him catch his breath. Wang Yan, who was still smoking, was a little unwell and his head started to feel dizzy.

"That's right, it's because it's boring. That's why everyone chooses to leave."

"What if I provide services to everyone?" Xu Bo threw away the cigarette after it burned out, while Wang Yan struggled to his feet, his steps unsteady.

"While everyone is waiting, we offer complimentary snacks to temporarily alleviate their hunger. We also provide complimentary manicures, shoe shining, and playing cards to help people pass the time."

"The moment they walk in, we can see if anyone is wearing glasses, and we provide glasses cloths and hot towels for them to wipe their hands and faces."

"If you order shrimp or other shellfish, we will offer a service to peel them for you, and you will also receive complimentary snacks after your meal."

"Sometimes in the catering industry, it's not just about perfecting the menu and whether it suits the customers' tastes. Another aspect is the service—whether the customers feel 'valued' and whether the service becomes a core part of the experience."

"We provide cushions for pregnant women, toys for children, and sing for customers celebrating their birthdays."

"In short, the customer is king."

After Xu Bo finished speaking in one breath, he felt a little tired, so he stood up and stretched his limbs. It was Wang Yan's first time smoking, and he felt dizzy and lightheaded. Plus, what Xu Bo said was enough to make him think carefully for a while, so he squatted on the ground, covering his head, with a cigarette butt left in his hand.

Before long, a figure hurriedly ran over from a distance, glancing up at the shop every now and then. Xu Bo knew that this was the shop owner.

"Hello, you two are here to look at the shop." The shop owner looked at Xu Bo and Wang Yan, who was squatting on the ground, with some suspicion.

The two men were rather young, and looked to be college students from the neighborhood. The boss felt he had been tricked.

"It's the two of us, let's take a look." Xu Bo offered a cigarette, a rather old-fashioned gesture.

"How old are you two? You look like university students from Hangzhou Dianzi University. Why are you starting a business at such a young age?"

The boss took out his key, opened the door, and began to inquire.

"Well, I'll try my hand at some small business to get some experience so I can help my family after graduation."

Xu Bo said, half-jokingly.

Wang Yan stood up and followed Xu Bo into the store.

The shop has two floors, with ready-made tables, chairs, and benches. The decoration is also newly done, with red and white colors and red lanterns hanging on the beams, which makes it look very festive.

"The total area is less than 400 square meters, and the facilities are all complete. The gas stove and cookware in the kitchen are also working properly."

The shopkeeper led the two of them around and explained things to them.

There are 35 tables for four people, 25 tables for six people, 2 tables for eight people, and 3 private rooms, with a total seating capacity of approximately 340 people.

Xu Bo rubbed the floor with his foot. The floor tiles were non-slip and wear-resistant. He had also checked the kitchen earlier. The stove, refrigerator, and exhaust system were all in excellent condition, practically brand new, and very convenient to use.

All you need to do is slightly increase the heat of the stove.

At least there won't be a situation where the old equipment breaks down right after we take over.

As for the circuitry, we need to find someone to check for signs of aging.

"If you two really want to rent this shop, it won't be cheap."

Even now, the boss still looks at Xu Bo and his companion with suspicion.

Xu Bo grinned and took out another cigarette and handed it over, but this time the boss didn't take it. Instead, he took out a pack of Liqun Sunshine cigarettes from his pocket and handed them out. Xu Bo and Wang Yan each had one.

"Uncle Zhao, how much is it?" Xu Bo lit a cigarette, and as the smoke rose, the three of them found a clean bench and sat down.

Zhao Qian thought for a moment and said, "Thirty-six thousand a month, you'll be responsible for the water and electricity yourself."

The price of 36,000 is indeed not expensive; it's a very fair price in the surrounding area, which indirectly confirms what Wang Yangang said.

But in business, it's always you make the offer and I negotiate," Xu Bo said with a smile after hearing that.

"Uncle Zhao, don't you have any taboos when you're doing business?"

Zhao Qian was stunned for a moment, then realized what Xu Bo meant and gave a wry smile.

Over the past six months, many people have come to visit this shop. They all agreed to things, but for some reason, they always suddenly changed their minds the next day.

Zhao Qian has to spend money every year to support this money-devouring beast that only takes in money and doesn't give it back, which is exhausting for him.

"It costs 28,000 a year, and the annual renewal fee will increase by 5% each year thereafter."

It's normal to haggle in business, but Xu Bo immediately made an outrageous demand, proposing a price that would never be agreed upon.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qian's face immediately turned cold. He hadn't expected this young man to be so ruthless in haggling over the price.

Xu Bo saw his expression and stood up to speak.

"There are taboos in doing business, and I've taken a big risk. My friend really believes in these things," Xu Bo said, patting Wang Yan on the shoulder. "But I've taken a liking to your location, so I'm willing to talk to you, Uncle Zhao."

"Also, although the store's decor is nice, it doesn't fit our business philosophy, so it all needs to be replaced. And these tables don't meet our requirements either, so they definitely need to be replaced as well."

"The electrical circuits weren't checked either. If they're old, they'll need to be replaced, which would cost a lot of money. There are also some messy issues in the kitchen, all of which are time-consuming tasks."

Xu Bo pointed out the problems with the shop, and the three of them fell silent for a moment.

The firelight broke the silence once more, and Wang Yan lit a cigarette and spoke.

"If this doesn't work out, let's look at other shops."

Zhao Qian shook his head and said, "Let's not talk about the subsequent price increase; 28,000 is definitely not going to work."

"If it's below 30,000, you can leave." Zhao Qian stated his bottom line.

Losing 6,000 yuan a month means losing 72,000 yuan a year.

But now he really can't rent out this shop. He finally ran into two interested young men, and Zhao Qian just wants to rent out this money-devouring beast as soon as possible. At least he can get a new car and go to the foot massage parlor to find more girls, listen to their tragic family backgrounds, and help them solve their problems.