The initial slight concern vanished after seeing these comments, putting Ling Zhenfei at ease.

With Xishan Restaurant gaining influence, future restaurant openings might see fewer hurdles, but it's essential to maintain the quality of dishes without any drop.

If any restaurant encounters issues, it directly impacts the brand of Xishan Restaurant.

Thus, Ling Zhenfei's regulation states that any employee who doesn't work diligently will be dismissed on the third offense.

If their actions negatively impact Xishan Restaurant's brand, it won't be as simple as dismissal; they might have to bear legal responsibilities.

Holding the highest industry salaries but still not performing well means dismissal is the only option; such people are unworthy of staying at Xishan Restaurant.

Sure enough, Guo Jia came over in the evening, feeling very happy upon seeing Ling Zhenfei. The group set up some dishes and drinks and chatted as they ate.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Xishan Restaurant now has a very good reputation online, but upon reflection, that comes with both advantages and disadvantages."

"How can a good reputation have disadvantages?" Bai Ling asked beside him.

Ling Zhenfei replied, "It's like a calm lake, too peaceful without any wind, but if even a small object falls in, it can create huge ripples."

"You mean one bad apple spoils the bunch?" Jiang Hui remarked from the side.

Ling Zhenfei nodded and said, "Exactly, with such excellent reviews now, any incident will affect not just one establishment, but the Xishan Manor brand as a whole."

"Then what do you think we should do?" Jiang Hui was very concerned about this matter.

Guo Jia said, "Actually, this issue isn't exclusive to Xishan Restaurant; it's prevalent in all industries. For instance, a few days ago, I bought something online and left a negative review due to dissatisfaction.

That single bad review caused quite a stir, with incessant phone calls over three days, demanding its removal and offering to refund all my money if I complied.

See how a small online shop can go to such lengths for one negative review, illustrating brand influence's significance."

Everyone around nodded in agreement. Ling Zhenfei spoke, "What we're doing now appears quite comprehensive, providing the best benefits to employees to focus their energy on work.

But each employee's personality varies, and who knows their inner thoughts, so it's crucial to frequently engage them and promptly identify issues."

"Yes, we will definitely do that. Rest assured." Jiang Hui said earnestly.

Ling Zhenfei looked at Guo Jia and asked, "Chairman Guo, ensure our vegetable supplies are fresh; nothing must go wrong as transportation between Binyang and Modu is challenging."

Guo Jia replied, "Rest assured, I've arranged everything perfectly without any problems."

"How's the preparation for tomorrow going? As the restaurant leader, are you ready to say a few words on stage?"

Ling Zhenfei knew Guo Jia valued face, and one condition for his investment in Xishan Restaurant was to appear as the general manager publicly to save face.

Guo Jia said, "I've invited some influential personalities from Modu's culinary circle for tomorrow. After you speak, I'll just say a few words on stage."

Ling Zhenfei asked Jiang Hui, "Regarding the opening, are all the arrangements in place?"

Jiang Hui answered, "Rest assured Boss Ling, everything is arranged."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I can't help but feel a little nervous as the time approaches, not knowing how tomorrow will unfold."

Guo Jia reassured, "Don't worry, Boss Ling, all is well. We're on solid ground with Xishan Restaurant."

Ling Zhenfei felt slightly more at ease, hoping everything goes smoothly tomorrow.

Honestly, the opening of Xishan Restaurant here is beneficial for the pedestrian street, but not necessarily for other businesses on the street,

Xishan Restaurant aims for high-end clientele, not competing with them directly, but once people experience Xishan Restaurant, will they still patronize other places?

The high and low-end positioning is fundamentally different, like authentic and counterfeit goods. Authentic items don't necessarily outsell counterfeits; some prioritize price over authenticity.

At this moment, a security guard suddenly ran in: "Boss Ling, we have trouble at the door; a group of people claiming to see our person in charge. They don't look like good people."

Upon hearing, everyone, including Ling Zhenfei, froze, unaware of the group's purpose.

Ling Zhenfei stood up, saying, "Let's go and see."

Following the person outside, Bai Ling, Jiang Hui, and others hurriedly joined.

As they walked out, they saw a group entering, whose demeanor suggested they were not pleasant company.

Distinctly fierce features just shy of having the word 'wanderer' etched on their faces.

The group wasn't large, only a few, but the leading individual stood out, wearing a suit and tie.

As they walked, they glanced around, even discussing among themselves, with the nearby security guard confirming, "That's them."

Ling Zhenfei nodded and approached the group, but before he spoke, Guo Jia advanced to talk, fittingly since he was the restaurant's public spokesperson.

"Hello, I'm the restaurant's person in charge. May I know how to address you?" Guo Jia asked, offering cigarettes to the group.

They glanced at Guo Jia, and the man in front asked, "Are you the person in charge of this restaurant?"

"Yes, I'm the manager. May I ask who you are?" Guo Jia inquired. The man said, "Kid, you're quite bold, opening such a big restaurant here without notifying us."

Guo Jia was surprised, "Which department are you from? We've completed all necessary procedures."

The man's face darkened, "What procedures? Did we approve?"

Guo Jia said, "What do you mean? Do I need your approval to open a restaurant here?"

"Nonsense, without our approval, it won't work."

Ling Zhenfei had realized these people were here to cause trouble, likely local Snakes or a faction.

Ling Zhenfei quickly said, "What's the meaning, speak plainly. What's the rule?"

The man glanced at Ling Zhenfei, saying, "Finally, someone sensible. Here's the deal, we'll handle your area's security; you only need to pay a monthly insurance fee."

Insurance fee essentially meant protection fee, only phrased differently.

Ling Zhenfei felt slightly enraged; soliciting protection fees directly from him naturally drew his ire.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Sorry, we have our own security, so we don't need others handling safety."

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