National Tide 1980

"Zhang Dashao" took over the kitchen duties, and Ning Weimin no longer had anything to worry about.

While "Zhang Dashao" was manipulating the "live fish with sauce", he also arranged the manpower to pass the dishes.

Soon he took Zhang Shihui straight to the front hall to take care of the scene.

However, it was not his turn to show hospitality to the two main tables. The status of the guests was too high for him to reach.

The three tables of important friends from the cultural world were also accompanied by the deputy director, director Jin and Zou Guodong respectively.

So the only people who really need his care are the other guests.

As for the most important of these people, the ones who should not be neglected are those whose positions are not very high, but their actual power is great, and they can provide great help to the restaurant's operation in the future.

In fact, from a utilitarian point of view, these people are not necessarily less important to restaurant management than those in high positions.

For example, Director Han of the Credit Department of the Chongwenmen Branch of the People's Bank of China, who holds the power of these loans.

For example, Director Zhuo of the International Service Department of China National Travel Service, who controls foreign tourists, and Section Chief Pan of the Business Section of Overseas Chinese Travel Service in Beijing.

Similarly, there is also a close partner in the tobacco and alcohol business, Manager Huang of the Sugar Industry Tobacco and Alcohol Company.

He should help Manager Zhao from the front desk of Dongfang Hotel, Manager Zheng from the reception department of Jianguo Hotel, and Manager Zhang from the guest room department of Chongwenmen Hotel who should help Ning Weimin place promotional materials within their scope of authority.

and Huang Suqin, the front desk manager of Chongwenmen Hotel, an old colleague of Qiao Wanlin and Ning Weimin.

In fact, the people at this table were specially arranged by Ning Waimin, and Qiao Wanlin was appointed to accompany them.

It's just because these people are all hosts who often go out to eat and treat themselves, and they are almost professional-related scene people.

They don't have so many rules when they are together.

Not only can he not speak high-sounding official language, but he loves to tease and joke.

In this way, when it comes to drinking, I feel extra generous and relaxed.

It seems a bit difficult to rely on Qiao Wanlin alone to entertain.

No, thanks to Ning Weimin and Zhang Shihui arriving in time, otherwise Qiao Wanlin might not be able to handle the opening toast.

You know, when men drink alcohol, "gentlemen rely on liquor", and beer is not for fun.

Among the nine people present, there were only three ladies.

Qiao Wanlin wants to toast every male compatriot, that is, six cups.

What's more, one round is definitely not enough to express sincerity. It would be better to have three times, that is, eighteen cups.

I have to rely on him alone to support me for these few laps, so I must be confused.

Therefore, thanks to Ning Weimin and Zhang Shihui sharing the burden, Qiao Wanlin passed the toasting test without any danger.

As for the next step, four hot stir-fried dishes with wine were served on the table.

Whether it's fried diced duck in sauce, stir-fried squid, stir-fried fresh mushrooms, or bamboo shoots and bracken, every dish is full of color, shape and aroma.

Especially the bracken, which was a tribute from the Qing Dynasty and is currently the "King of Wild Vegetables" that cannot be cultivated artificially.

The stir-fried taste is unimaginably delicious and crispy.

Needless to say, these dishes made everyone here enjoy themselves and praise them with emotion, but they earned enough face for Ning Weimin.

"Manager Ning, the chefs at your restaurant are really good. I've eaten at so many time-honored restaurants and I think your food is delicious."

"That's right, the live fish with sauce just now is absolutely amazing, worthy of a state banquet. Thanks to you today, we are really lucky."

The two people from the travel agency opened their mouths to cheer.

Ning Weimin chuckled and talked about business.

"I'm sorry, if you two really like it, you have to recommend our restaurant to foreign tourists, especially Japanese tourists. By the way, our brochures are put on your company's station wagon, right? Everything is difficult at the beginning. , Brother, my business is open, please help me, please, please."

The two heads of the travel agency smiled at each other, pointed at Ning Weimin and shook their heads frequently.

As a "caregiver", Huang Suqin was very good at supporting the atmosphere. She smiled sweetly and said to Ning Weimin.

"Wei Min, can I help you? Sister, I've already asked someone to put your restaurant's brochure at our front desk. But the problem is, you've made me greedy with such delicious dishes. What should we do? Are you responsible? "

"Responsible, responsible. Sister, you can come anytime if you like. That's to give my brother face."

Ning Weimin was very happy, and he really looked like Huang Suqin's biological brother.

After another slap on the forehead, he pretended to remember something.

As a result, Zhang Shihui took out nine big red envelopes that had been prepared and placed one in front of each person.

"Everyone, I can't be unfair to others. If anyone here likes to eat our food, you are welcome to come at any time. It's just a small thing, not respectful, so please accept it..."

These words are strange.

Only when several people opened it and took a look did they understand what Ning Weimin meant.

Because each red envelope contains a thick stack of ten-yuan consumer coupons.

In addition to being stamped with steel stamps, it was clearly stated that each coupon could be used as ten yuan in cash.

It is only valid for the current month and no change is required.

"Manager Ning, this... this is too much, no, I can't accept it..."

Director Han of the credit department is obviously the most sensitive to numbers because he works in a bank.

The figure of four hundred yuan really scared him.

Although this is not money, it is equivalent to cash, so it can really be used as money.

This is equivalent to Ning Weimin giving everyone a black and white TV.

Others had much the same reaction.

I was a little surprised, but also a little panicked. I was very hesitant whether I should take it or not.

Nothing else. In this era, no one has ever received such a heavy gift. Everyone was stunned and wondering about the weight of this matter.

But Ning Weimin seemed very relaxed and comforted everyone.

"Everyone, there is no need to be so nervous. I have no other intention. I am printing this kind of coupons just for everyone's convenience."

"Since I own a restaurant, it doesn't make sense that you guys have to spend money to eat here. But then again, I can't stay here all the time. What if you want to come to my place and I happen to be away? Not only are you disappointed, but it also seems that I don’t want everyone to come, so I’m hiding out deliberately to be stingy.”

"But with these coupons, it's different. It's convenient for you and it's convenient for me. It doesn't matter whether I'm here or not. You just need to bring these coupons with you and pay the bill. You can even use the coupons as gifts. You can give it away to anyone, our waiters recognize the coupons but not the people."

"There's another thing. It doesn't matter if you spend all the coupons. At the beginning of every month, I will send someone to deliver the same amount to you. After the meal, we will also take care of issuing invoices. In short, since we are friends, you can just Let’s treat this place as our own canteen. Be sure to bring your family and friends to support us!”

Look at these words, how thoughtful they are and how beautifully they are spoken.

There was no one present who felt that Ning Weimin was not a friend enough and was not generous enough.

But how could these people know that Ning Weimin was so naughty and clever?

Anyone who wants to know what he really thinks will probably have to make another completely opposite evaluation.

Ganqing Ning Weimin knows very well that trying to stop others from eating and drinking these days is nothing more than a daydream.

For example, because Mr. Ma once worked in a karaoke bar, he repeatedly recounted the painful experience of doing business on TV programs.

It is said that people in the past regarded it as a privilege to meet friends and eat and drink for free, but no one took pride in giving money.

As a result, this trend made their very prosperous karaoke hall become obsolete.

Thanks to the filming of "Haima Cabaret", I recovered my losses, otherwise I would have lost my pants.

Needless to say, with Teacher Ma's vaccination, Ning Weimin will never be stupid again.

However, specific situations must be analyzed in detail.

In fact, in his opinion, free food and drink are not terrible.

What's scary is that there is no limit to the number of people who can eat and drink for free, and those who take advantage are those who are helpless in business.

On the other hand, if the people who indulge in food and drink can be limited to a reasonable and controllable range, we can get some help.

In fact, from the perspective of public relations operations, it is quite cost-effective and reduces operating costs.

Don't forget, eating at his restaurant is expensive. The prices on the menu are all with profit added.

It is said that it is a gift of four hundred consumer coupons equivalent to cash, but in fact it is actually equivalent to a gift of one hundred and fifty.

And the key is that giving away consumer coupons can embody favors digitally.

This not only allows the recipient of the gift to appreciate and feel satisfied, but it also limits the other person’s consumption.

The reason is very simple. If the 400 coupons are used up, do you have the nerve to ask for them again that month?

This is actually much wiser than entertaining guests from all walks of life without knowing why, and asking for uncountable favors.

To be honest, if you include invoicing and reimbursement, these consumption coupons can be transferred to others.

Moreover, the people who allowed Ning Weimin to give coupons were all high-class people with a certain social status. When they came to eat, they were advertising to Ning Weimin in disguise.

This method is actually suitable for both Ning Weimin and the recipient of the gift. Just say he's not smart, right?

In addition, it is worth mentioning that the capital city of this era has not been too contaminated by southern customs.

No one regards "eight" and "six" as auspicious numbers, and no one dislikes "four" because they have homophonic sounds with "death".

On the contrary, it is the "four" that everyone avoids thirty years later.

Nowadays, in the minds of people in the capital, it is quite auspicious and very lovable.

If not for anything else, just because in our traditional culture, any meaning represented by "four" is usually a good word.

It's like a courtyard where people from the capital can live.

As a restaurant dish, people in Beijing love to order Sixi Meatballs.

The happiness pursued by the family is four generations living under one roof.

Almost everyone who is a scholar knows the "Sikuquanshu".

People in the capital also pay attention to giving "cigarettes, wine, sugar and tea" when giving gifts, in order to keep everything in order.

When doing business, it is more important to be accessible in all directions.

Everyone knows a saying that goes, "If wealth reaches three rivers, business will prosper all over the world."

To describe a good climate environment, it would be like spring all year round.

To describe a person who travels all over the world to do great things, it is called traveling all over the world.

In this way, the number "four hundred" is quite suitable for giving gifts in pairs.

In fact, this is indeed the case. Ning Weimin followed the rules of this era and no one objected, and he really got good results.

After his words, not only all the guests present accepted the red envelopes with smiles on their faces, but also expressed enthusiastically that they would live up to their trust and would do their best for what they promised him.

Even Director Han of the credit department had to reciprocate the favor on the spot because he was short-handed.

"What... Manager Ning, if you still need a loan, just ask me, Old Han. As a person, I, Old Han, have made you your friend. If you need funds, don't be embarrassed to ask."

Ning Weimin was really pleasantly surprised. He really didn't expect that such a good thing would happen just like a pie.

"That's great. If you don't feel embarrassed, can you... can you give our restaurant... another five hundred thousand loan?"

He thought to himself, if he could get another five hundred thousand, he would do this. All the coupons given today would be worth it.

Who knows, this is all limited.

Director Han actually felt that he was being too petty when he spoke.

He said "Hi" and shook his head with disdain.

"Fifty million is nothing! We are the national bank, and we never worry about economic risks. If you are really short of money, just give you one million! Is that enough?"

This is where acquaintances come in handy.

As long as the friendship is there, everything is so easy.

"That's enough, that's enough, Director Han. I can't express my gratitude anymore. I have to give you another toast!"

Ning Weimin happily filled up their glasses.

I sincerely lamented in my heart - the state-owned economy is too powerful!

Why is it that the South has a developed economy and advanced consciousness, so it’s easy to make money!

It’s better to make money by having backward thinking in the north!