Chapter 716: The Right Mentality
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
When everyone gathered, Su Wenwu noticed them looking at him with bright and excited eyes. It felt good to have a career because he felt fulfilled despite being busy.
He had suffered in the past, so he cherished his current life even more. Now that he had something he was passionate about to earn money, he did not have to worry about food like before.
When Su Wenvvu worked away from home, he yearned for his warm brick bed at home. At that time, it was dangerous and tiring for him to work at a bodyguard agency.
He did not have enough to eat then. He only had coarse food with hot water.
When he traveled, he would have to sleep in the wilderness. That was when he missed his heated bed the most.
Su Wenwu could sleep soundly and peacefully at home. However, his mind was tense when he worked away from home. He grew haggard after not sleeping well for a long time.
Now, he could sleep at home on his comfortable bed, eat well, and be beside his parents. He cherished his new life and was active in his career.
When he realized how delicious mala hotpot was, he quickly opened a restaurant to sell it. If it became popular, he would expand.
Su Wenwu said, “Tomorrow is opening day. You must all work hard in entertaining our guests. Be polite, and don’t forget to smile. Be patient in teaching the guests how to enjoy their mala hotpot.”
The waitstaff and chefs nodded. They would listen to whatever their boss said. The chefs only assisted because Su WenW711 kept the recipe.
Su Wenwu continued, “Remember to light the firecrackers when we open tomorrow morning. Have you prepared the firecrackers?”
“Yes, sir!”
Su Wenwu explained everything in detail, “Tell the guests that they’ll enjoy a 20% discount during our first three days of opening.”
After explaining everything, he told the employees to go home to rest. The following day, the restaurant officially opened for business.
Although the Lantern Festival was a holiday, Su Wenwu thought it was a perfect time to launch his new restaurant. He knew those on holiday would come and try something new.
Su Teng Market opened that morning, and many people would come and shop. Business would be better if more people were around. He also let everyone know where his new restaurant was.
Those who visited Su Teng Market were busy until noon and could taste the mala hotpot afterward.
People typically celebrated the Lantern Festival in the afternoon and evening, so everyone should be out in the morning. They would only prepare for the festival in the afternoon.
After dinner, many families would visit Tenghe town to light their lanterns. Some even went to set up small stalls by the nearby river. It had always been like this, even in previous years.
Even Song Yi had set up his stinky tofu stall by the river. He knew people would buy his food.
Su Wenwu remembered his sister having hawthorns. He even wanted to make and sell candied hawthorns in Tenghe Town. However, he focused on his new restaurant instead.
Su Wenwu was always earnest but never grew arrogant despite having multiple restaurants and earning plenty of money. He also took his business one step at a time.
Su Wenwu told his employees to go home and rest, then closed the restaurant and prepared to go home with Shen Mohen. As he turned to walk home, he saw people at the pancake shop entrance next door.
People queued up to buy Old Madam Yang and Yang Xiaoxun’s multigrain pancakes. The older lady’s business had boomed since she opened. That was because her pancakes were delicious and cheap.
The pancakes were filling, so many villagers came to buy them. Some customers recognized Su Wenwu and greeted him, “Third Young Master Su, what do you sell at your new restaurant?”
Su Wenwu noticed everyone’s curiosity and explained, “Mala hotpot is similar to regular hotpot. The former is just spicier and more affordable.” “Will your restaurant open tomorrow, Third Young Master Su?”
“Of course! Everyone is welcome to taste two skewers for free tomorrow morning. I want everyone to taste the food at least once. If you like it, you can come again next time.”
Su Wenwu was confident in his spicy hotpot restaurant. Even so, he was slightly nervous.
Everyone became interested when they heard they could try two skewers for free. One customer said, “Then, we’ll visit your restaurant tomorrow morning!’
Soon after, Su Wenwu and Shen Mohen returned home. When the two arrived, Su Wenwu saw a luxurious carriage beside the yard. “Huh, is someone visiting us today?”
“Don’t tell me you have more relatives coming over,” Shen Mohen said.
Su Wenwu was puzzled. “l don’t remember my relatives having such a low-profile yet luxurious carriage.”
Shen Mohen knew something was strange. “Yeah, that carriage looks expensive.”
Although the carriage looked ordinary outside, the materials and carvings were extraordinary. The horse tied to the carriage was even a Ferghana horse. However, most did not know Ferghana horses were psychic in these lands.
Shen Mohen was in awe of the horse and thought it was somewhat familiar.
Su Wenwu frowned slightly, saying, “Let’s go inside and see who came to visit.”
“All right.” Shen Mohen nodded.
The duo entered the main hall and could smell various fragrances from it. Shen Mohen excitedly asked, “Cousin Binglan, are you cooking again?”
Su Wenvvu did not know his sister’s plans for the day when he left for work. He said, “I’m sure my sister’s cooking for the Lantern Festival tomorrow.”
Shen Mohen thought that was the case and guessed, “Is she making glutinous rice balls?”
“It could be something else since she’s always developing new delicacies.” Su WenW711 was curious and excited as he entered the house. He saw many people gathered around the brick bed preparing something.
Shen Qiuhua positioned herself facing the entrance. She saw Su Wenwu but did not stop working as she said, “You’re back. We’re making glutinous rice.
Wash your hands and come over to help.”
Su Wenwu looked around and saw Lan Ruozhu. He exclaimed in excitement, “Brother Ruozhu!”
He was thrilled to see Lan Ruozhu because he was knowledgeable and had an excellent temperament. Su Wenwu felt comfortable talking to Lan Ruozhu, mainly because he could learn much from Lan Ruozhu.
The latter would also tell Su Wenvvu about various places and their customs. It was valuable information for Su Wenwu because it would help him gauge the crowd for future restaurants..