latelenovela Chapter 116 She Wants to Partner
Chapter 116 She Wants to Partner
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
After Manager Qian and his wife left, Qian Fulai kept apologizing, "I really didn't know that my parents would take it upon themselves to propose marriage."
"That's really not what I meant."
"I really don't like you."
Tian Tian: "..."
She knows he doesn't like her anymore, so she doesn't need to keep repeating it, right?
"Alright," Tian Tian interrupted him with a hint of disdain, "I know you don't like me."
Qian Fulai gave an awkward laugh, "That's good, haha."
Tian Tian waved and called over Tian Xiang and Daya, who were watching them from the side.
"Perfect timing. I was originally planning to discuss planting vegetables next year, but I'll take this opportunity to discuss it with you today."
Upon hearing that it was about growing vegetables, Qian Fulai completely forgot about what had just happened and eagerly followed Tian Tian, asking, "What are we discussing?"
"Shall we discuss the price of the vegetables?"
"But the vegetables haven't been grown yet, how can we set a price?"
Aside from negotiating the price, he didn't know what else was negotiable.
Just like with the cooperation on tofu skin, once the price is set, he just needs to buy it.
Tian Tian pulled Tian Xiang and Daya to sit down, and let Qian Fulai sit opposite them.
"Eldest sister, youngest sister, the three of us sisters will be in charge of the new collaboration with Fulai Restaurant."
The family business will grow bigger and bigger; we can't rely on her alone.
They also have a responsibility to learn how to do business.
Tian Xiang and Daya sat upright, just like students listening attentively in class.
One of them called her Second Sister, and the other called her Second Sister.
He nodded solemnly to Tian Tian, "Don't worry, we will study hard."
The three sisters looked up at Qian Fulai with sharp eyes.
Qian Fulai instinctively wanted to slip away. "Tian Er, what exactly do you want to discuss?"
Tian Tian tapped her hand lightly on the table. "Next year, when I grow new vegetables, I'll have many recipes."
Qian Fulai had not yet realized the gravity of those words.
"Every new dish is comparable to bean curd sheets."
This statement made Qian Fu's words clear.
Can every new dish rival the deliciousness of tofu skin?!
His family's Fulai Restaurant has seen its business double and double again just by selling bean curd sheets.
If there were more ingredients like tofu skin, wouldn't his Fu Lai Restaurant become famous throughout the entire Da Qi?
“Every dish is unique in the entire Daqi,” Tian Tian continued. “I am confident that with these dishes, I can make Fulai Restaurant as popular as Baishi Teahouse.”
"It's even more popular than Baishi Teahouse."
Qian Fulai's eyes widened in surprise.
Tian Xiang and Daya were also shocked.
Is it more popular than Baishi Teahouse?
Baishi Tea House has so many novel dishes! And Tian Tian keeps introducing new products one after another.
If Fu Lai Restaurant is to surpass Bai Shi Tea House, then its dishes must be incredibly novel.
Qian Fulai tried to use his imagination, but he just couldn't come up with anything.
However novel it may be, as long as it can make money, that's all that matters.
"That's wonderful!" Qian Fulai exclaimed, his eyes filled with anticipation...
Tian Tian retorted, "But why should I supply such good stuff to Fulai Restaurant?"
Qian Fulai's dreamy gaze froze, and he opened his mouth in disbelief, "Not for me? Who are you going to give it to?"
His eyes changed rapidly, looking pitiful like an abandoned little animal.
They've been working together for so long, how could she not supply him?!
Did she meet a more suitable partner?
Chang Baiwei?
impossible!
Who would that be?
There are no other restaurants in Baishi County.
Tian Tian grinned, "I can open my own restaurant."
Tian Xiang and Da Ya's eyes darted back and forth between Tian Tian and Qian Fulai.
Qian Fulai frowned. If Tian Tian opened her own restaurant, he had no doubt that neither Baiwei Restaurant nor Fulai Restaurant would survive in Baishi County.
"So what do you want?" Qian Fulai asked.
Tian Tian smiled and said, "I want to partner with you."
Qian Fulai was stunned. A joint venture means investing money and operating the business together.
"You mean you want to run the Fulai Restaurant with me?"
Tian Tian nodded; this was exactly what she was thinking.
The vegetables she plans to plant next year are all modern vegetables, which don't even exist in this era.
Putting everything else aside, just look at tomatoes and all sorts of peppers—how many delicious dishes can you make with them?!
Not to mention the other ingredients.
Of course, she could sell the vegetables to Qian Fulai at a price per kilogram.
But as she herself asked, why?
Why?
She can do it herself or collaborate with others.
She's not short of money now.
"This... I can't make that decision myself. I need to discuss it with my parents." Qian Fulai frowned.
He had figured out what Tian Tian meant. "I'll discuss it with my parents and get back to you in a couple of days."
Tian Tian wasn't in a hurry. "Okay, I'll wait for your news."
"My goal is to acquire a 40% stake."
Qian Fulai nodded weakly, "Forty percent of the shares is quite a lot."
"But I can assure you that even if you only own 60% of the shares in Fulai Restaurant, you will still earn more than you do now."
"Furthermore, when Fu Lai Restaurant opens a branch in the future, I want to own 50% of the shares."
Tian Tian looked at Tian Xiang and Daya, "These shares will be divided among the three of us sisters."
Daya quickly shook her head, "Second sister, I don't want to."
Tian Tian put her arm around her shoulder and said, "What are you saying? We're sisters now, there's no need for formalities between sisters."
Tian Xiang also put her arm around Daya, raising her eyebrows and laughing, "That's right, Tian Tian is a little money god now. The money god is scattering silver, why not take it?"
Da Ya burst out laughing.
"Thank you, second sister."
"Thank you, sis."
So happy! Da Ya felt like she was about to lose her mind.
Qian Fulai had a bitter face, while the three sisters were all lovey-dovey and oblivious to others, as if they had expected him to agree to the partnership and as if they had already received their dividends.
Tian Tian looked up and said, "Young Master Qian, you should go back and discuss this with your parents."
Qian Fulai gave her a resentful look.
That Tian Er!
He had just agreed to his parents' request to become godparents, but now he's acting all businesslike.
Despite his inner turmoil, Qian Fulai didn't waste a moment and rushed home like a whirlwind.
"Where is Father?" Manager Qian was not home; only Madam Qian was present.
"Your father went to Master Fan's house." Madam Qian was arranging her jewelry one by one.
"Fu Lai, you're back just in time! Quickly help your mother take a look. Are these pieces of jewelry too old-fashioned to give to my goddaughter?"
Qian Fu looked at the gold hairpin in her hand. Its style was outdated, and it would indeed be old-fashioned to give it to Tian Er.
He nodded honestly.
"Then let's go and order a new one for Tian Tian, and choose the style that's most popular with little girls right now."
Mrs. Qian's feelings changed very quickly, from the initial disappointment at losing her daughter-in-law to her current eagerness to gain her goddaughter.
Qian Fulai sighed, "Mother, I know you're very anxious right now, but please don't rush."