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"How much?"

"Three million, five hundred fifty-four thousand, seven hundred..."

"How could it be so much?"

"..."

The grand opening of Fang Feixue was actually not very grandiose, at least not as high-profile as others with any ribbon-cutting ceremonies and such, mainly because Qin Fang knew in advance that a number of officials would attend, and he didn't want to invite criticism. Besides, he knew very few people in the business community, and thought it would just be a small event.

But after the meal had ended and all the guests had left, Qin Fang started to calculate the cost of the meal, only to find a result he couldn't believe.

After deducting the cost of the meal, it turned out that there was still a whopping three million and fifty thousand RMB in gift money left... Not only the manager, Xiao Qing, couldn't believe it, but Qin Fang, the owner, also thought it was unbelievable.

But the fact was just so. After deducting several hundred thousand RMB for the meal, there was still three million, five hundred fifty-four thousand left. This meant that today, just from the gift money alone, he had collected four million.

However, after thinking about it, Qin Fang felt he could understand it.

There were indeed many guests present, excluding those in private rooms, there were at least two hundred people outside.

Excluding Qin Fang's classmates, that group of police officers, and people like Tiger and Li Hui who came as full representatives, the rest were either privileged young masters or business leaders, at the very least, a small business owner level.

These people might have started with just giving a red envelope casually, a few hundred to a thousand RMB, and a few thousand at most for those who were willing to give face.

But as more and more powerful people with strong influence arrived, especially with the arrival of Secretary Tang which pushed the atmosphere to its peak, the later guests were each more generous than the last, handing out red envelopes calculated in tens of thousands.

Then there were privileged young masters like Ye Xiang and Xiao Liang, whose red envelopes were also quite substantial, and both Tiger and Li Hui sealed a big red envelope of six hundred sixty-six thousand RMB each...

So, when calculating it up, four million RMB in red envelopes really wasn't anything special.

Compared to what Qin Fang had already spent lavishly, this meal directly made him a fortune.

Qin Fang was naturally very happy. Although this money was like a debt of gratitude, clearly it was not owed to the people who gave the money, but to Secretary Tang.

"Everyone has been very busy today, the wages and bonuses for this month will all be doubled!"

Sharing joy with everyone is better than enjoying it alone. With a generous stroke, Qin Fang declared all the money would go into Fang Feixue's account and announced on the spot that salaries would be doubled, immediately drawing a burst of joy from everyone.

"However... in a few days, there will be a very important day – the Culinary Carnival. This year's Culinary Carnival is a joint event by the city and the province. Especially the final competition will not only be against our city's peers but also those from over a dozen other cities in Jiangnan Province... Although our Fang Feixue has just opened, it is a must to secure a place in such an important event to establish our reputation and status in Ninghai and Jiangnan Province!"

"I won't say much more... During the Culinary Carnival, as long as everyone works together to achieve good results for Fang Feixue, I promise you here that there will be generous rewards! Especially the chefs in the kitchen, the final outcome of the competition still depends on your performance. Anyone who can win an individual championship will receive a personal bonus of fifty thousand RMB from me, thirty thousand for the runner-up, and ten thousand for the third place. The one with the best overall score will receive an additional reward of one hundred thousand RMB!"

Wow~~

Applause!!!

When the dozens of Fang Feixue employees present heard this news, they were at first stunned, then immediately burst into a vigorous round of applause, smiles filling their faces.

Especially the chefs in the kitchen, who were all grinning ear to ear. Most of them had their own special skills and, although under a lot of pressure, even just winning an individual award meant a substantial income. As for the best overall performance, they did not dare to dream about it, that belonged to Wen Yi, the boss's apprentice, and they all respected that.

Perhaps it was the motivation of such a generous reward from Qin Fang, but from the bottom to the top, every single person was quite excited, eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Culinary Carnival, and all were eagerly preparing.

They never had the chance to compete in the previous culinary festivals, but they would always go to watch, taste, and learn, and they were well aware of what categories were set for the competitions.

So, each master chef discussed their respective tasks and coordination. Even individual competitions couldn't be completed alone; cooperation made it easier to achieve good results. The difference between temporary partnerships and tacit collaboration was considerable.

Even Qin Fang's two apprentices were working extra hard today. They were both extremely busy. When it came time to serve the main course, many people chose ramen, instantly finding it delicious. The demand unexpectedly increased, and with more than three hundred people, at least two hundred had the ramen they made. Divided between them, that was a hundred bowls each—it was exhausting, with hardly a moment's rest…

Qin Fang's face was full of smiles, too. The busier his two apprentices were, the faster their Skill Proficiency increased, which in turn meant that his own Skill Proficiency rose as well. Combined, his proficiency went up directly by 1%.

Fang Fei Xue had its official grand opening. The lunchtime rush wasn't just a fleeting phenomenon. After a brief rest, the restaurant continued operations from around four in the afternoon, and the occupancy rate gradually increased, especially since some of the customers who came for lunch brought guests with them in the evening.

The signature dish of Fang Fei Xue, Seven Orifices Exquisite, truly became the signature. Qin Fang set the price for this dish at a high of 58,888 RMB, with only eight servings available each day, which one even needed to reserve in advance.

This was Ning Weiqiang's suggestion. He felt that such a delicious dish needed to be priced exceptionally high to do its flavor justice.

During the lunch, apart from the two pots that Qin Fang made himself, the rest were personally prepared by Wen Yi. After two failures, she had mastered the process, allowing many customers to enjoy a memorable meal.

Unexpectedly, the flavor of the dish was so exquisite and unique that the discerning noontime clientele immediately recognized its excellence and began inquiring about it. They were especially intrigued upon learning that Secretary Tang had even inscribed a few words for this dish, which solidified its lofty reputation.

Of course, the highest price was for those crafted with meticulous care, akin to Old Eli's Supreme Set.

There were other, more affordable versions, such as the Four Flavors, Five Flavors, Six Flavors, priced significantly lower, with the cheapest one available for just 288 RMB.

This pricing strategy highlighted the prestige of the Seven Orifices Exquisite dish.

Secretary Tang's inscription was turned into a golden sign by Qin Fang, which was hung inside Fang Fei Xue's dining hall. It wasn't labeled with Secretary Tang's name, but the story was known to many, and no one was a fool.

Gradually, the business of Fang Fei Xue settled into a good rhythm. With Ye Heng and Qin Fang's good relationship, although no direct order was issued, it was clear through actions that the restaurant had become the official dining spot for the city police department. Police officers frequented the restaurant daily for business and pleasure, contributing to Fang Fei Xue's considerable revenue.

Of course, with the police presence, local ruffians, hooligans, and small-time delinquents dared not cause trouble here. There were even rumors that the owner was someone who had connections in both the underworld and with respectable society, especially since the powerful had presented gifts and the city's police chief made a personal appearance on opening day…

…

Now that Fang Fei Xue was on track, Qin Fang gradually began to let go. Xiao Qing, the dignified elder sister, proved to be very capable, and Tang Feifei occasionally learned from her but seldom got involved in management.

With a week left before the Food Festival, Qin Fang finally had some downtime and returned to school for his classes. Skipping too many was becoming problematic.

"A field trip?"

Qin Fang was quite puzzled when he heard this news.

Their class adviser, Fan Ning, had taken an extended leave of absence for health reasons, and the school had sent a young counselor to supervise them. It was unclear whose idea it was, but the Economics Department organized this field trip.

By the time Qin Fang found out about it, the schedule and location had already been set.

"Yes, it's for three days, to Liuyun Mountain…"

Compared to Qin Fang's surprise and indifference, Tang Feifei seemed thrilled. Born in the Capital City, she moved to Ninghai when she was very young and had lived there ever since, only occasionally visiting the Capital City. She had rarely traveled elsewhere. Accustomed to skyscrapers, she found the mountainous regions like Liuyun Mountain appealing.

"Liuyun Mountain?"

Hearing this name caused Qin Fang's brows to furrow.

Liuyun Mountain wasn't far from Ninghai, but it wasn't in Jiangnan Province. It was west from Ninghai, in the Western Part of Jiangnan Province, in An Feng Province, surrounded by mountain ranges, definitely wild and rugged terrain. Although there weren't many people in the mountains, which had been developed into a tourist area, there was still quite a bit of Primitive Forest left, with plenty of wildlife.

Of course, it also had majestic mountains, peculiar rocks, waterfalls, spring waters, and even whitewater rafting activities. There were campfire parties and field camping as well… In short, many adventure enthusiasts enjoyed this kind of destination.

But the more it offered, the more it intrigued Tang Feifei who even planned to forgo the hotel experience in favor of outdoor camping… (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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