Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 899 Don't Play Tricks

Han San threw his head back and laughed. He had indeed made a lot of money with this company over the past few years. They were definitely big clients. Moreover, the students he had been eyeing had not yet started to open their own shops.

Director Xu asked Han San, "Boss Han, do you have any smoke extraction equipment, the kind that can vent the restaurant's smoke to the roof? Something durable. If I'm going to renovate the environment here, these small restaurants are the biggest problem, mainly the garbage and the smoke extraction, especially the smoke extraction, which makes oil stains everywhere."

Han San said, "Yes, I've already taken care of Xiao Wei's situation. There are two methods now. One is to use an external flue, made of sheet metal. The other is to modify the flue to vent the smoke out from the upstairs flue. Which one do you want to do?"

Director Xu asked, "Which one works better? And lasts longer?"

Han San said, "The external one is definitely more effective and will last for ten years or so. The only problem is that oil seeps into the seams over time, and you can't clean the inside of that thing. Modifying the flue will be less effective, because upstairs flues are usually not very big, you know. They get clogged quickly when many people use them."

Xiao Wei said, "You could consider customizing a flat, elongated air vent, and then making the flue flat and elongated as well. It's easy to install, stable, and looks good."

Han San thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "Let me talk to the factory about it."

Xiao Wei said, "The one I made over there is too ugly and too thick. It wobbles when the wind blows, and it doesn't look very secure."

Han San nodded and said, "That's true. The main problem is that this thing is hard to secure. You can only tie it or clip it in, so it's not very secure. But it's definitely impossible for it to fall off. It's just that using angle iron clips looks too ugly."

Xiao Wei said, "If you flatten it and widen it a bit, you can lay it on the wall and either clip it on or rivet it, which will make it easier. The thinner it is, the more stable it will be."

Han San said, "We'll have to ask them if they can make a flat fan."

Xiao Wei said, "There's no need. The blower can be installed on the stove, with a flat opening directly above it. The building is that tall; one blower is enough." He drew a line on the ground and said, "I've been thinking about this for a while now, and it should work."

The electrical foreman came over and said, "Xiao Hui, can I put the transformer on this corner of the building for you? The main line comes from the other side of the building."

Xiao Wei reached out and shook hands with Yang Yang, saying, "The main thing is to avoid making it too conspicuous and unsightly; try to hide it as much as possible. Isn't there a large transformer in this yard? Why do we have to come from the other side?"

Yang Yangchong nodded to Director Xu and said, "The situation here is rather complicated. There are two large transformers, but the cost will have to come from the school. Moreover, the ones on the commercial street are old and always have minor problems, and the school doesn't want to pay for replacements."

Xiao Wei said, "Let's go through the school. Just install a separate meter set; I'll pay according to the meter readings. Director Xu is a friend too. Could you guys help me with the transformer? Is it a lot of work?"

Yang Yang scratched his head and said, "The external connection system is basically finished; it's just been a charade all along."

Chen Hui said, "Go and get it done. We're friends now. I'll have Director Xu treat you to a meal sometime."

Yang Yang said, "Okay, let's get started. I'll check if I brought everything." He turned around, went over to the car, and started searching.

Director Xu said to Chen Hui with delight, "Oh, thank you so much! My old head has been hurting all day, it keeps throbbing every few days."

Han San said, "It's just a little money involved, it won't cost much."

Director Xu said, "If only the power company were so easy to talk to. Every time they come, they're served good cigarettes and alcohol. Where do I get the money? From my own pocket?"

Han San'er patted Director Xu on the shoulder with his right hand and said, "You're lucky. From now on, things will be quiet about electricity, and there won't be any more problems."

Director Xu glanced at Xiao Wei and Chen Hui: "This is... So General Manager Zhang and General Manager Chen have close ties with the power industry? I could tell too, their attitudes are different. Haha, I'm just taking advantage of their situation."

Chen Hui said, "Director Xu, why don't you treat Yang Yang and the others to a meal sometime? We'll be friends from now on, so let's get along well. They're actually quite easy to talk to."

Han San said, "Nonsense, you're obviously easy to talk to. You have no idea how powerful they are."

Xiao Wei said, "Let's go in and take a look."

Several people went into the building.

Upon entering the main gate, one arrives at the lobby, which houses the cake shop. Several electricians are laying wires. Director Xu glances at the neat row of sharply angled wires on the wall and is somewhat bewildered. "Damn, what's the connection between these? I wouldn't go to this much trouble at home, would I? Even the cable entry holes are all neatly and cleanly arranged."

Large electrical appliances cannot use concealed wiring; they must be exposed.

Xiao Wei handed each of them a cigarette, and then the group went inside.

There used to be a double door leading into the lobby, but it has been removed and replaced with a cashier's counter. Workers are installing partitions and workbenches, and shelves are being assembled inside. GG Company is covering the walls with large-scale artwork, and the air is thick with the smell of ink.

Han San said, "This thing looks nice and impressive, but it smells a bit too strong."

Xiao Wei said, "The ink will evaporate; just open the doors and windows for a couple of days and it will be fine."

After looking around, Chen Hui asked, "Shall we go take a look at Sanhao's area?"

Xiao Wei said, "Let's go. Third Brother, do you want to stay here or go take a look over there?"

Han San said, "I'll go there tomorrow to install the equipment. Xiao Hui, have the electrician there arrive at nine o'clock in the morning. I'll be there promptly at nine."

Chen Hui said, "Okay, I'll tell them to go ahead. Director Xu, Xiao Wei and I will head over first. Sanhao's also packing these things; let's go take a look."

Director Xu said, "Okay, sure. Um, Xiao Wei, could you please take care of things here with me? I'll wait for your reply."

Xiao Wei agreed and came out with Chen Hui.

Both of their cars drove in, and Director Xu marked out a few parking spaces for them on the side of the building. From now on, they'll need to bring their cars in for both shipping and restocking. The two men got into their respective cars and left Liaoning University, heading towards Sanhao Street.

Inside, Director Xu asked Han San, "Boss Han, what is the relationship between General Manager Zhang and General Manager Chen and the power company?"

Han San said, "Didn't you ask them? Chen Hui's father works for the Northeast Bureau, and Xiao Wei's family is from the provincial capital. You can definitely get the information from them if you ask about these two matters. Besides, neither of them is a stranger. They'll help you with family ties and benefits. Just don't try anything funny."

Xiaowei and Chen Hui arrived at the Sanhao store, parked their car on the roadside, and went inside.

This area is better planned than the one near Liaoning University; you don't have to climb stairs.

Xiao Wei said, "Enter through this door and exit through that door. The person collecting the money stands at that door, and the person guarding this side keeps the flow in, only allowing entry and not exit."

Chen Hui asked, "Does the cake shop collect money all at once, or do they collect it from each customer individually?"

Xiao Wei said, "Let them each keep their own. They can split the cost of utilities and rent later. That way, the tax authorities will be confused and just say it's all together."

Chen Hui said, "That's fine, it's not much money. I feel like business here will be better than over there. Will your brother and sister-in-law be able to accept that?"

Xiao Wei said, "That's not necessarily true. There's a university over there, with many students. Their purchasing power is much more concentrated there than here."

Chen Hui said, "Students don't have much money."

(End of this chapter)