Chapter 808: Who Is Li Li?

On November 7, 1992, the beginning of winter, Shanghai also ushered in the first wave of cooling in winter. The streets and alleys were filled with a light mist, like a layer of gauze.

The sun shines through the thin mist and casts sparkling light on the Huangpu River.

Qin Hao held Wang Mingzhu's little hand and walked on the streets of the Bund.

Today, Wang Mingzhu was wearing a burgundy coat, a turtleneck white sweater underneath, and thick velvet jeans. Her black leather shoes made a crisp friction sound when she stepped on the ground.

Neither of them spoke, enjoying the rare tender moment.

"Have you lost weight again recently?" Qin Hao asked with some distress.

Wang Mingzhu said with high spirits: "Oh, it's okay, isn't it that the day when my master will be transferred is getting closer? Recently, everyone is trying to improve their performance, but as long as A Bao's order is completed, I will definitely be the section chief." of."

"Well, as long as you have confidence." Qin Hao smiled and encouraged her. He knew Wang Mingzhu's character. This girl seemed weak, but she was actually very strong. The less she was allowed to do it, the more motivated she became.

Moreover, Qin Hao has no idea of ​​raising Wang Mingzhu at home as a canary. Such Wang Mingzhu is no longer Wang Mingzhu.

"By the way, there is a new restaurant opening on Huanghe Road tonight. You can go with me."

Wang Mingzhu asked doubtfully: "Is it the golden phoenix from before?"

"Um."

"There have been rumors outside that the landlady has great powers. I didn't expect it to be true. She could actually invite you here."

Qin Hao smiled: "It's a friend I met in Shenzhen. Anyway, we have nothing to do. Let's go and see it together?"

"Okay, do you need me to change into formal clothes?"

"No need, you'll look good in anything you wear."

"Hey, disgusting."

As the sun sets, Huanghe Road is already ablaze with neon lights and bright lights. There is an endless stream of customers and tourists. The streets with constant traffic are particularly crowded today.

Li Li was wearing a black dress, with a mink velvet shawl draped over her fair and smooth shoulders. Above her flaming red lips was a pair of cold eyes, scrutinizing every waiter.

"It's about to open. I don't want to say more. Remember, your salary is based on the hotel's performance. How much bonus you can get depends on your performance."

After speaking, Li Li looked at Manager Pan, who assigned tasks to the waiters in an orderly manner.

At six o'clock sharp, Zhizhen Garden finally unveiled its mysterious veil. Not only was the decoration completely new from the inside out, but Li Li's unique temperament also attracted the attention of many members of the opposite sex.

Not long after, flower baskets of various colors were placed in front of the hotel, high-end cars parked in front of the Zhizhen Garden, and well-dressed celebrities from all walks of life came in droves.

This scene also made the boss ladies on Huanghe Road feel the crisis.

"Meilin, I think the person who came here this time is evil. I'm afraid it will be more difficult than that bitch Jin Fenghuang." The proprietress of RiRixian said sourly.

Lu Meilin spat on the ground: "Hmph, doing business on Huanghe Road does not depend on your looks to last a long time. It depends on your true ability."

"But, I heard that this backstage person is very tough. Look at the people she invited, they are all respectable people."

While he was talking, another car drove up, and reporters gathered around him.

"Ah, Wen Zhaolun, it's Wen Zhaolun!"

"Zhi Zhen Yuan is such a big deal, even Hong Kong celebrities came to celebrate their opening."

At this time, Wen Zhaolun was at the peak of his career. The TV series "Fire Rose" starring Wen Bixia caused a sensation as soon as it was broadcast in Hong Kong. At the same time, he also participated in Stephen Chow's version of The Deer and the Cauldron, playing Kangxi in it.

His appearance attracted a large number of customers to Zhizhen Garden, and some who could not afford the money also watched from outside.

This scene also made Lu Meilin and other proprietresses on Huanghe Road feel wary. In the 1990s, Hong Kong celebrities were still very popular in the mainland. They did not spend money to do anything. Without certain connections, it was difficult to invite people to participate in this event. kind of activity.

When Vientiane Plaza opened before, the reason why Chow Yun-fat was willing to come was because of Qin Hao's face. If it were anyone else, he might not be able to invite him.

At the entrance of Zhenyuan, after Li Li welcomed Wen Zhaolun in, he returned to the door again, and his eyes happened to meet Lu Meilin and others opposite.

Lu Meilin snorted coldly and turned her head in disgust. On the one hand, Li Li Jiehu took away the store she was destined to win. On the other hand, she felt that Li Li, like Jin Fenghuang, was a bitch who relied on his good looks to attract customers.

Li Li accepted the scrutiny of the boss ladies with a calm face, but she was not as calm as she seemed, because one of her most important guests was not here tonight.

Glancing at his watch, it was already seven o'clock and the sky was completely dark. Mr. An finally got out of the hotel.

"Isn't Mr. Qin here yet?"

Li Li shook his head, with a little disappointment in his eyes.

Seeing this, Mr. An comforted him: "In fact, today's opening is already very grand, and the business in the future will not be too bad."

"I know, but it's not shocking enough after all." Li Li was talking when he suddenly heard a commotion in the distance.

Lu Meilin, who was on the opposite side, saw a Cadillac approaching and subconsciously rushed towards it.

The boss ladies on the side naturally recognized that it was Qin Hao's car and couldn't help but gloat about it.

"Humph, what's the use of inviting so many people? Mr. Qin can take care of them all."

"Just watch. When Mr. Qin walks into Jin Meilin later, there will be more than half the number of people opposite him."

"Oh, to be honest, I have known Mr. Qin for quite a long time, and the dishes are not bad. I don't know why Mr. Qin always goes to Jin Meilin for dinner."

At the same time, Li Li and Mr. An at the gate of Zhizhen Garden also recognized Qin Hao's car, and they hurried over.

Lu Meilin stared at Li Li, and sneered in her heart. Even if you have great ability, as long as Mr. Qin enters my restaurant, your opening ceremony today will be ruined.

The first person to get off the car was Wang Mingzhu. She just got off the car and hadn't stood still, and Lu Meilin enthusiastically stuck to her.

"Oh, Miss Wang, you haven't been here for a long time. Is it still the old rules? I have reserved the box for you."

Wang Mingzhu blinked and subconsciously looked at Qin Hao who got off the car from the other side.

Qin Hao didn't say anything, but just gestured to Wang Mingzhu to come over.

Wang Mingzhu trotted forward and took Qin Hao's arm, and Qin Hao said to Lu Meilin.

"I have something to do today, let's do it another day."

Li Li and Mr. An also walked over arm in arm.

"Sorry, I'm a little late." Qin Hao smiled at them.

The two smiled at each other: "It's not too late. We are very happy to invite Mr. Qin."

"Then Mr. Qin, Miss Wang, let's go in first."

"Yes."

The scene of Qin Hao holding Wang Mingzhu and Mr. An holding Li Li walking into Zhizhen Garden one after another was seen by everyone present, and immediately caused a sensation on the entire Huanghe Road.

It was even louder than the appearance of Deric Wan just now.

"What is the origin of this Zhizhen Garden? They actually invited Mr. Qin?"

"It seems that Mr. Qin is very familiar with the proprietress of Zhizhen Garden?"

"I said that it's not that a fierce dragon can't cross the river. This Zhizhen Garden is extraordinary. They invited Mr. Qin quietly. Will the business of Zhizhen Garden explode in the future?"

"Tsk tsk, this is going to be a good show."

Lu Meilin looked at Qin Hao walking into Zhizhen Garden with a dull look, and her whole body was frozen in place.

A group of boss ladies from Huanghe Road came to Lu Meilin.

"Sister Lu, what's going on? How did President Qin get in?"

"What's the background of this Li Li that even President Qin gave her face?"

Although these boss ladies usually call Qin Hao "sister", they are actually very jealous of Qin Hao's frequent meals at Jin Meilin. Now that Qin Hao was abducted by Li Li from Zhizhen Garden, everyone is back to the same starting line.

As the saying goes, naked hatred is between peers, and this is true for Zhizhen Garden and Jin Meilin.

Although Lu Meilin has a straightforward personality, she is not stupid. Naturally, she understands that these boss ladies are instigating a conflict between her and Li Li.

In fact, what she is most worried about now is the relationship between Qin Hao and Li Li. Judging from the fact that Qin Hao brought Wang Mingzhu to the opening ceremony of Zhizhen Garden, he and Li Li are definitely not just a casual acquaintance.

However, judging from the fact that Qin Hao brought Wang Mingzhu to the banquet, he and Li Li are not a relationship between a man and a woman.

At the same time, Lu Meilin was so worried that she forgot to compete with Li Li.

At the same time, the appearance of Qin Hao also pushed the atmosphere in the lobby of Zhizhen Garden to a climax.

"Boss lady, you are really good. You can even invite Mr. Qin. I think you have the final say on Huanghe Road in the future."

"Yes, boss lady, it's a good thing that I booked a seat in advance. Next time, you must tell me in advance."

Li Li always had a calm smile on her face. Looking at Qin Hao who was surrounded by many bosses, she nodded slightly: "Don't flatter me, Mr. Qin is busy with affairs. I can't invite him just by saying so. It just happens that he is free tonight."

But the more she said this, the more others felt that she was unfathomable.

Qin Hao drank two glasses with the bosses present, and then took Wang Mingzhu upstairs. Although these bosses were still not satisfied, Qin Hao had given them enough face. If they stopped them again, it would be shameless.

In the private room on the top floor of Zhizhen Garden, Qin Hao and Wang Mingzhu had just sat down when Li Li and Mr. An came.

"Mr. Qin, it's a rare visit. Try our dishes and give us some suggestions."

Li Li didn't say thank you, but said it in a very natural tone. Qin Hao nodded secretly. It is said that adversity trains people. Compared with Mr. An before the accident, Li Li is obviously much more mature.

"Okay." Qin Hao said and handed the menu to Wang Mingzhu: "See if there is anything you want to eat."

Wang Mingzhu took the menu and ordered a few dishes. She is actually a good eater. Since she tasted Qin Hao's cooking skills, she would take time to let Qin Hao cook some dishes for her from time to time.

"It must be very busy today. You should go and greet other guests. We are old friends. There is no need to be so polite." Qin Hao said with a smile.

Mr. An said to Li Li: "Well, Mr. Qin is right. You go to greet the guests first. I will have a drink with Mr. Qin and Miss Wang."

"Okay, I'll go first."

After Li Li left, Qin Hao teased Mr. An: "It looks like good things are coming soon. I'll have to get a glass of your wedding wine when the wedding is held."

"It's still early. At least we have to wait until Zhizhen Garden stabilizes. To be honest, your wedding wine with Miss Wang should be before ours, right?"

Faced with Qin Hao's teasing, Mr. An directly shifted the topic to Wang Mingzhu.

Wang Mingzhu's pretty face blushed slightly, and she rolled her eyes at Qin Hao.

Soon, the food and wine came up. After Mr. An toasted Qin Hao with a few glasses of wine, he left very tactfully.

Only Qin Hao and Wang Mingzhu were left in the box. Without outsiders, Wang Mingzhu immediately started the sweeping mode.

"Eat slowly, no one will compete with you." Qin Hao was amused for a while.

Wang Mingzhu swallowed the food in her mouth and drank another glass of orange juice.

“How is the food here?”

Wang Mingzhu shook her head: "It's not as delicious as yours, but it still tastes good. It just feels like it's the same as other restaurants and has no special features."

After a while, Li Li came to the box and offered three glasses of wine.

Qin Hao joked: "Just for these three glasses of wine, I have an opinion that I really need to give you."

"I'm all ears." Li Li said seriously.

"The food tastes good, but not unique enough. Although the customers on Huanghe Road value not the food and wine, but the business opportunities behind it, there are so many restaurants on Huanghe Road. Whose restaurant should I go to? Why would they want to come to Zhizhenyuan?" ? Just because your decoration is more luxurious?"

"No matter what business you are doing, there are only two ways to make money, either make money that others can't make, or make money that others don't want to make."

"On Huanghe Road, even if you sell a dish for 10,000 yuan, as long as you can tell the truth, there will still be customers paying the bill."

"A dish is an opportunity. It depends on whether you can convince others to pay for it."

After hearing this, Li Li stayed there for more than ten seconds, and suddenly bowed deeply to Qin Hao: "Thank you, Mr. Qin, for your advice."

Qin Hao did not answer, but looked at Wang Mingzhu: "Have you eaten yet?"

"Um."

"Pay the bill."

Just when Li Li was about to say something, Qin Hao took out his credit card: "Open the door to do business. You can get discounts and deliver food. You still have to buy orders. There is no rule without rules."

"Give Mr. Qin a 20% discount." Li Li whispered to the waiter.

"yes."

Li Li and Mr. An took Qin Hao and Qin Hao to the door. The doorman had already driven the car to the door.

Watching the Cadillac's taillights disappear from sight, Li Li said to Mr. An with a serious face: "Go to Hong Kong as soon as possible."

Mr. An looked at her confused, and Li Li repeated what Qin Hao said.

"Well, what Mr. Qin said makes sense. Since we want to be number one on Huanghe Road, the dishes must have our own characteristics." Mr. An nodded.

"Okay, I'll go to Hong Kong tomorrow to see if I can recruit a team of chefs from the Hong Kong Hotel."

Li Li crossed his arms in front of his chest: "Mr. Qin's words reminded me that a dish is an opportunity. Maybe Zhizhenyuan can sell more than just wine and food."

"You mean"