Siheyuan: The happy life of a little chef

Time flies, and it is already the year 1980.

It has been more than a year since the reform and opening up, and it has basically stabilized. The era of Li Jianjun and others has finally arrived.

There was big news for the people in Siheyuan on this day, that is, Li Jianjun resigned.

There were quite a few people sitting in the Li family at this time.

"I know everyone wants to know why I resigned. It's been more than a year since the reform and opening up, almost two years, and I'm ready to go into business. It's that simple."

Li Jianjun explained.

Xu Damao's eyes lit up.

"Jianjun, you have to bring me, your brother, with you, or I'll block your door and you won't be able to leave."

Li Jianjun nodded.

"I was planning to take you with me. Oh, and tell your father-in-law that it's almost time to prepare for a comeback."

Han Chunyan was also very happy, but also a little worried.

"Jianjun, do you want to take another look?"

Li Jianjun shook his head.

"It's almost there. Now is the best time. If you slow down, you won't be able to catch up. Don't worry."

Xu Damao said excitedly.

"Jianjun, what are you going to do? Tell me."

Li Jianjun smiled.

"Open a restaurant first, then a factory. By the way, Chun Yan'er, I know you want to try your luck. You have been taking care of the children at home for our family all these years. You have worked hard. Now the children are grown up. Do you want to give it a try?"

The fire that had been extinguished in Han Chunyan's heart showed signs of rekindling.

"Is it okay? Jianjun, what should I do?"

Li Jianjun suggested.

"You can make clothes, I'll make food, and you make clothes. Ordinary people can't live without these two things."

Han Chunyan and Lou Xiao'e often discuss what kind of clothes look good, but nowadays clothes are too monotonous.

"That's great. I can be a boss in the future. Xiao'e, do you want to work with me? We will definitely not be worse than Jianjun."

Lou Xiao'e had never done anything before, she said with some concern.

"Chun Yan'er, I'm afraid I can't do it and will hold you back."

Han Chunyaner comforted.

"I've never done it before, so what am I afraid of? If we work together, it will definitely be better than their divorce. Huairu, you can come too. I'll give you a high salary, which will definitely be much better than working in the cafeteria."

Qin Huairu nodded.

"Chun Yan'er, as long as you need me, I will definitely help you, but I still have to wait for Bang Geng to come back. I said I would return the job to the Jia family. When Bang Geng comes back, I will take back the house and return the job to him, which means I will completely cut ties with the Jia family."

Han Chunyan nodded.

"There will always be a place for you here. Let's work together as sisters."

Li Jianjun reminded.

"I need to decide on the location of the restaurant first, and then help you choose the address of the clothing factory, so the three of you need to wait patiently for a while, but I have something good for you."

After saying that, Li Jianjun took out a booklet.

"These are some clothing designs I drew when I had some free time. Take a look at them when you have time and think about your brand."

Han Chunyan asked.

"What is a brand? If you make clothes and sell them, how can you still have a brand?"

Li Jianjun laughed.

"You have to make a name for yourself, otherwise it will just be a small thing. If your clothes have a brand and are recognized by everyone, others will remember them. Then people will buy your clothes in the future. Do you understand?"

Han Chunyan nodded.

"Just like Quanjude, when people talk about roast duck, they think of it, right?"

"Smart, Brother Damao, I plan to open three restaurants first. I have almost chosen the locations. I will be in charge of one, Nan Yi will be in charge of one, and the remaining one will be managed by Nan Yi's apprentice Fatty. When the time comes, you go to Fatty's place first and help me keep an eye on it. I'm afraid he can't handle it. When he is stable, I will have a better position for you."

Xu Damao nodded.

"I'll listen to you, but is Nan Yi reliable? He's a bit dull."

Li Jianjun smiled.

"Don't you have a wife? Don't underestimate Liang Ladi. Let's go find Director Wang now. We still have to rely on her to recruit people."

So the two of them came to the street office.

"Auntie Wang, I'm here to ask you for help, hehe."

Director Wang asked with a smile.

"What's the matter? Tell me, I'll help if I can."

Li Jianjun said.

"Auntie Wang, I resigned from the steel mill and plan to start a business. I want to open a restaurant. Aren't they hiring waiters and chefs? Can you help me out?"

When Director Wang heard this, he realized that this person was not asking for help, but coming to help her.

"Jianjun, you've helped me a lot. Now many people who went to the countryside have returned. They have no jobs and hang around on the streets all day. Please help them find jobs as soon as possible. Where can I find jobs? I don't have the final say over those factories. This is great. You've helped Aunt Wang a lot."

Li Jianjun certainly knows how many unemployed young people there are now. No one knows where the people are better than the street office.

"Auntie Wang, please listen to me first. It doesn't matter if you are a chef or a kitchen helper, or even a handyman, but waiters must be good-looking, with regular features, and then they can go to work after receiving our training. Auntie Wang, do you think there is any problem?"

Director Wang asked with a frown.

"Jianjun, don't you look down on ugly people? This idea of ​​yours is not right."

Li Jianjun explained.

"Auntie Wang, think about it, when a guest comes in to eat, and before they have even started eating, an ugly person comes in front of them, will it affect their mood and appetite? It's not that I look down on them, but my position is not suitable for them. If it's really difficult to handle, I can just hire a few people to help out in the kitchen, is that okay?"

Director Wang nodded helplessly. It was up to them to recruit whoever they wanted to recruit, and she had no say in that.

"Jianjun, how many people do you want?"

Li Jianjun thought about it.

"To be honest, Aunt Wang, I need 20 people for one restaurant. There can be some fluctuations in the three restaurants, but not too much. Also, can you help me find 100 people, and I will choose 60 people to stay. It all depends on the results of the training. And among these 100 people, only 20 must be men, and the rest must be girls, aged between 18 and 25. Do you think it's okay?"

Director Wang nodded.

"Okay, when do you want it? I can prepare for it."

"Three days later, have them go to Wangfujing. There used to be a Fengxiang restaurant there. I've already bought it. They will go there for training. Of course, that restaurant still needs renovation, so it won't affect other things."

Director Wang was shocked.

"Jianjun, you have had this in mind for a long time. You are a man who can accomplish great things. Don't worry, I won't let you down. This may be the last favor Auntie Wang can do for you."

Li Jianjun asked.

"Auntie Wang, are you going to retire?"

Director Wang nodded.

"Yes, I've been doing this for so many years, and I'm reluctant to give it up, but I'm old."

Li Jianjun laughed.

"You should take a break. You have been working hard for this street for so many years. If you are free, come to my place and bring your family. I will cook for you myself. It will be my way of honoring you and thanking you for helping me for so many years."

Director Wang said with a smile.

"Okay, you are a very particular person. When I come down, I will definitely bring my family to your restaurant and eat you out of money."

Li Jianjun also laughed.

"Come and eat as much as you want, but if I say no, you can scold me."