HCB Chapter 214 Employee Half Price
Chapter 214 Employee Half Price
After saying that, Aunt Li picked up the fresh meat buns and put one in each person's bowl.
"Eat up, eat up! I think this chive filling is delicious too. Eat whatever you like, and don't be shy with Boss Chen."
The three of them listened, their eyes slightly warming.
I finally relaxed after feeling a little embarrassed.
Sister Wang bit her lip, then reached for two more steamed buns. These steamed buns with fresh meat filling were so delicious and fragrant that one bite made her want to swallow her tongue.
Sister Li ladled out a bowl of leftover mung bean soup from the morning. It was ice-cold and refreshing, perfect for cooling down in the summer heat.
Sister Zhao was the least talkative; she just kept eating in silence.
With Aunt Li vouching for them, the three of them stopped being polite and tentative, and one by one, the buns went into their stomachs.
Chen Yuan was happy to see them eating so heartily.
He knew that women who did heavy physical labor year-round naturally had much larger appetites than the average person.
But to his surprise, the three of them had an even bigger appetite than he had imagined.
Even the person with the smallest appetite ate 7, while the person with the largest appetite ate 10.
Moreover, each person drank at least one bowl of porridge on average.
The number of spores is decreasing at a rate visible to the naked eye.
There was no politeness whatsoever, nor any useless formality.
After finishing the meal in a whirlwind, there were still a few left.
Chen Yuan originally intended to pack it up and take it home, but unexpectedly, Sister Zhao, who was the most silent of the three, spoke up, her eyes darting around, yet carrying a hint of cautious anticipation.
"Mr. Chen, could I buy two of those remaining steamed buns to take home for my husband to try?"
"I'm full, but I'm still thinking about him. Don't worry, I won't take advantage of the restaurant; I'll pay the full price. Is that alright?"
These words were like breaking through a windowpane.
The two remaining women also kept their eyes fixed on the remaining buns.
Once someone spoke up, the remaining two abandoned all pretense of modesty and chimed in.
"Boss, my daughter is a senior in high school, staying up all night doing practice problems, and she's not getting enough nutrition. She's as thin as a bamboo pole. These buns taste good, and there's plenty of meat filling. I was thinking of taking a few home to help her get better. I'll pay for them..."
"My husband also fell and injured himself while working on the construction site. He's resting at home now. These steamed buns are delicious, and I want to give him something different. I'd like to buy a few too..."
When the three of them spoke, they felt a little uneasy when Chen Yuan didn't reply.
They felt that they were being a little greedy, since outsiders had to queue for a very long time to buy these buns, and they could eat them every day at noon, which was already a benefit given by Chen Yuan.
Now they want to pack up the rest and take them with them...
The simple, middle-aged woman's face also flushed red.
They initially thought Chen Yuan's silence meant he was refusing, but to their surprise, Chen Yuan's response was crisp and clear.
"Sure, it's made for you guys anyway. If you want to buy it, you don't have to pay the original price. Just like Aunt Li, our own employees can take it away at half price."
"But let me make this clear from the start: once you take it, you can't resell it or waste it. If I find out even once, don't blame me for being ruthless."
All three of them were somewhat stunned.
After hearing the subsequent "warning," they all expressed their gratitude.
"That's great, that's great, thank you so much, boss."
"Don't worry, boss. We can't do something so unethical. You give us work, and we just mess around. That's not something a decent person would do."
"Yes, yes, yes. Don't worry, we'll definitely work hard and do our jobs well from now on!"
Chen Yuan waved his hand dismissively.
"Alright, alright, why are you saying all this? Getting the job done is more important than anything else. Wait until the buns have cooled down a bit before packing them up. Make sure they're heated up before eating them, so you don't upset your stomachs."
The three of them happily agreed.
After finishing his meal and cleaning up, Chen Yuan closed the door.
The roller shutter door was pulled down with a whoosh.
Chen Yuan's work for the day was finally over. Just as he turned around to walk toward the bread truck parked not far away, a plump figure emerged from under the shade of a tree.
The man was around 50 years old, dressed in designer sportswear, and his gold watch gleamed in the sunlight, making him look quite wealthy.
His face was rosy and full of smiles; he reached out his hand even before we got close.
"Boss Chen, you're so busy! Your shop is incredibly popular. I've been waiting under the shade of this tree for ages, and I'm so glad to finally see you!"
Chen Yuan thought this was an acquaintance, so he shook hands with him. The other person's grip was just right.
But I can't remember when I met the other person.
The man noticed the confusion on Chen Yuan's face and took the initiative to introduce himself.
"Mr. Chen, my surname is Zhou, Zhou Zhenbang, and I run a building materials wholesale business in the east of the city. Your store is incredibly popular! Seeing is believing, and I'm truly impressed today."
After confirming that this was their first meeting, Chen Yuan paused slightly, his tone polite yet distant.
"Mr. Zhou, is there something you need?"
Zhou Zhenbang laughed and took out a business card from his pocket and handed it over.
"Boss Chen is a straightforward person, and I'm not one to mince words either. I'll just say it straight: I've been observing your shop for several days now."
"Eight-Flavor Buns sell for 88 yuan each, with only 80 available per day. They're so popular you can't even get one."
"And their meat-filled buns, wontons, fried dough sticks, and steamed buns—everything has a long queue. The repurchase rate and the reputation are unparalleled in the entire city!"
Chen Yuan looked at the other person quietly without saying a word.
"To be honest, I happen to have a street-front shop that's in a better location than yours, with more foot traffic. My main interest is in partnering with you; I'd like to open a franchise store."
Zhou Zhenbang spoke faster, his eyes revealing the shrewdness and eagerness of a businessman.
Chen Yuan had no plans to open a franchise store. He subconsciously wanted to speak, but was interrupted by the other party a second before he could.
"Please don't rush to answer me. Let me tell you my conditions first."
"You can set any conditions for opening this franchise store. I can give you a franchise fee of 20 yuan directly, not including the brand and recipe."
"I'll handle the renovation, equipment, and staff training. You just need to provide the brand and the recipe for your store."
"As long as my shop makes money, we'll split the profits 30/70, with you taking the lion's share!"
"I won't beat around the bush with you. I believe these terms are already quite generous. Would you consider them?"