pjbooks Chapter 91 That takes skill too.
Chapter 91 That takes skill too.
What does "welcoming and seeing off" mean?
What I gained was not just interpersonal skills, but also business acumen.
In these extraordinary times, interpersonal relationships are crucial in business. As the saying goes, you can't run a business without friends.
Don't ask customers to bring their own, and don't say you want to avoid trouble.
If someone simply causes trouble under the guise of being drunk, and you can't handle it, you call the police, they'll resolve it once, but next time someone else will come, and so on. Can you withstand that?
This is just the basics. Everyone knows, understands, and has seen it all. But if someone comes along with something disgusting, no matter how good your business is, you won't be able to withstand it in the end.
I won't play dirty tricks with you, I won't cross the line with you. One contract can wipe out the fortunes of countless people who went into business in the 1990s and early 2000s with enthusiasm and determination.
It's one thing to force someone to sign a contract, but if you can't afford to offend them, you have no choice but to make them sign.
Who are you going to offend? Don't you want your business to get any better? I'm a regular customer, and I always bring a bunch of other customers. Do you want to turn me away? Do you want to provoke me so I won't come back?
If you don't want to, if you want to keep me, what's wrong with signing a contract? It's not like I won't pay you.
In the first few times, you signed the bill and settled the bill quickly. But gradually, the settlement period became longer and longer. After a certain number of times, you stopped wanting people to sign the bill. Then, I'm sorry, you've offended me, made me unhappy, and made me lose face in front of the friends I brought. I won't come anymore.
Most restaurants or similar small businesses selling goods, such as steel and construction materials which have been booming in recent years, inevitably encounter similar situations. They can only get the customer to sign the contract and try to recover some of the money bit by bit. Some wiser individuals simply accept their bad luck, ignoring the initial loss and accepting the customer's anger as just bad luck.
If you insist on having it, I don't have the money, but I didn't say I wouldn't give it to you. If you insist on making things awkward, then there's nothing I can do.
Xu Kai initially did not include the restaurant in his development plan at all, and he was fundamentally resistant to such businesses. During his growth, the Internet experienced two major booms, from the early days of Internet coverage to the era of self-media. He became accustomed to being an independent individual and waging wars on the Internet. The messy things in reality had nothing to do with him.
I can make money by hiding behind the internet, without needing social skills or building up connections.
No, not now.
Xu Kai's willingness to spend time during mealtimes is also a way of building up his resilience.
Those interpersonal relationships that existed before are gradually being expanded.
After seeing off Teacher Huang and his family, Xu Kai carried a bottle of Moutai and knocked on the door of a private room.
"Uncle Huang, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry I'm late."
He wouldn't stoop so low as to come in with a forced smile and say he'd punish himself with three drinks. Xu Kai was being polite and enthusiastic, and he certainly gave the other person face, but he wouldn't do it at his own expense.
Huang Guotao, who is inside the house, is the father of Yunshang's best friend Huang Ning. He works in the banking system and is a junior manager. Without this family background, Huang Ning would not have been able to develop such a cold and aloof temperament. Her bit of "green tea" personality only comes from her cleverness. Fortunately, she doesn't target her real friends, otherwise she wouldn't have become best friends with Yunshang.
Having a bit of mischievousness, especially when directed at strangers, is acceptable to friends.
Yunshang brought Huang Ning to the restaurant, and Huang Ning brought his family to eat lamb chops. Later, Huang Guotao and his colleagues also came. They learned that the young owner was their daughter's junior from school, and that they had a connection. Xu Kai was also a very warm and sincere person.
He doesn't like people who are too diplomatic. I treat people with sincerity and exchange things with sincerity. If we can get along, we can take our time. If not, I will at most spend a little time. You will still be my customer. You will still receive gifts and discounts when you come. But I may be too busy to come over for a drink, or I may not even be here.
The relationship was developed gradually, not just a simple customer-boss relationship.
Boss Niu introduced a group of people, Fang Jinyao's mother who works in the financial system introduced a group of people, Wang Jianshe, Xu Dalong and others also introduced a group of people, and Yun Sheng, at his parents' suggestion, also brought some lawyers and doctors to the restaurant.
Once they get to know each other, it's up to Xu Kai to continue the relationship. Those people won't look down on him, since they all have connections and backgrounds. They're all people who rely on connections and influence. In society, no one is foolish enough to offend someone easily. It's better to have one more ordinary friend than to miss out on a fair-weather friend.
Songcheng is not small, but it's not that big either. Gradually, friends meet at restaurants. Xu Kai might know several people drinking at the same table, and they would chat and introduce each other.
This is an introduction to my nephew, Mr. Niu, or something like that.
This is information provided by someone introduced by Yun Sheng, who is his own son.
This is because good friends like Da Liangzi and other figures in the underworld give Xu Kai face and elevate his status.
Within a few months, "Ke Zai Lai" became famous.
After taking over the guesthouse in front, "Ke Zai Lai" became even more famous. For banquets and entertainment that require a quiet environment, people would also choose this place. After eating and drinking, they could go upstairs to book a room to rest, whether they were alone or with someone; or a group of friends could play cards. They could come in the morning, play until they were done, and then go downstairs to eat. After eating, they could continue playing.
Its scale and popularity have drawn attention to "Ke Zai Lai," and some people have started asking about the owner's background.
Greedy eyes come from different social classes.
There are江湖人士 (jianghu figures) trying to freeload, and there are also certain logistics departments within organizations that want to sign contracts but ultimately nothing comes of it...
If you make money, many people will be envious. Nowadays, there is still some barbarity in Northeast China. If you don't have enough connections, all sorts of people will try to take advantage of you in various ways.
Gradually, Xu Kai felt the strain; without a partner in the restaurant, asking for help would be illegitimate.
The so-called background has gradually been figured out. Greed will make them disregard the authenticity of the background and choose to test it first. If they really encounter a tough opponent, they don't mind going to apologize in person.
If you're just a paper tiger, then sorry, these people will devour you clean. Such a big piece of fat meat, just leave it there, and the flies have already been itching to get their hands on it.
"It's my birthday, so I'll have dinner with my family first, and then go out to play in the evening."
Yunshang is having her birthday.
Then, the problem was solved.
She chose "Ke Zai Lai" as the venue for her birthday celebration. All the elders in the family had arrived, and no one else posed a direct threat. Her eldest uncle, Yun Xuesong, was there, with Yun Shang holding his arm on each side. On the other side, she was holding her father, Yun Dongbai.
Today she is the little princess, it's her birthday, she's the boss.
Over the past six months, his academic performance has improved by leaps and bounds, and his previous lazy attitude of not wanting to study has disappeared. His family already knows exactly why.
Given her age and her open-minded parents, they didn't stop her; they just needed to test the boy.
A simple family background is not important; the key is the child himself.
After observing him for nearly a year, there is no doubt that his performance, whether through the hidden assessments or his official achievements, has been outstanding. The fact that Yunshang was able to give up her laziness and study hard is enough to make the entire Yun family very grateful to him.
Dating can provide positive stimulation and guidance, and any parent will feel grateful to their partner from the outset.
"Xu Kai, this is my uncle, and this is my father."
"Grandpa, Dad, this is Xu Kai."
Yunshang has a lot of relatives and wants to introduce them all, but at this moment, she wants to give the three men a chance to meet alone.
Yunshang could have placed the item in the upstairs office or guest room, but she chose the lobby on the first floor. Not everyone may know Yun Xuesong, but there will always be someone who does. As long as someone sees it, the goal will be achieved.
Yun Xuesong himself understood what it meant. He was willing to give his niece face and support the young man. Otherwise, with the scale of his business, people would have already started to covet it with ill intentions.
"Director Yun, hello."
He gives off a strong sense of déjà vu with Xu Guoqing from the TV series "Conquer the World"—tall and imposing, with a fierce and cold look, exuding a stern and oppressive aura. Even in civilian clothes, you still get the impression that he is a law enforcement officer.
"Hello, Uncle."
Although Yun Xuesong stared at Xu Kai with scrutinizing eyes, as an executive vice president who rose from the front line, he had both professional skills and leadership abilities. One look from him could make many people in Songcheng feel weak in the knees.
Xu Kai forced himself to maintain his composure, still sporting a warm smile as he greeted Yun Dongbai, who didn't seem like a close brother.
"I'll come and offer you a toast later." Yun Dongbai responded with a faint smile, raising his hand to pat Xu Kai's hand on the outside of his upper arm, expressing his closeness.
Yun Xuesong only responded with a "hmm" when Xu Kai greeted him.
Yunshang glared at Xu Kai: "Who is Director Yun?"
Such a subtle understanding between the two could not escape the eyes of their elders, who would allow them to put on such a show.
Xu Kai said, "Grandpa, I'm Xu Kai."
Yun Xuesong chuckled, seemingly indifferent, but those who knew him well knew that few people had ever seen him smile.
"Let Yuncheng have a few drinks with him later."
"Okay." Yunshang smiled and took her uncle's arm, then casually handed Xu Kai a personal business card belonging to Yun Xuesong.
Yun Dongbai adjusted his glasses, his voice magnetic: "See? My daughter, since I'm of use today, I'm the boss the whole time. I, as her father, have to step aside."
Yunshang turned around, and it was rare to see her acting like a little girl.
Xu Kai stepped aside and gestured for him to enter: "Uncle, you're the boss here today."
Yun Dongbai glanced at him, nodded, and chatted with him for a few minutes. All the information he had was not as reliable as the judgment people like him made after facing things directly. He also wanted to learn more about Xu Kai.
In fact, this slickness of business people is not a good quality, but thinking about Xu Kai's experience, as a first-generation climber, you must focus your observations on those excellent qualities. People who grow up and eventually succeed can more steadily output energy to cover the surroundings.
Han Xin endured the humiliation of crawling between someone's legs. Who dares to say he wasn't a successful and great figure? Without that unique forbearance, would he have achieved what he did later?
The decision to meet Xu Kai today was made after discussion within the family. Judging from their daughter's state, even if they can't guarantee that the relationship will last for more than ten or even decades, at least for the next few years, they will be in a romantic relationship, and their connection will not be broken.
When it was time to lend a helping hand, everyone was in agreement; there was no stubbornness.
However, they still did not choose to intervene directly. Otherwise, Yun Xuesong's words would have made the restaurant an impenetrable fortress that no one could breach and no one would attempt to breach.
No one in the Yun family knew except Yun Shang. In fact, Xu Kai didn't want to see his family. There was no other reason than youthful arrogance. At least it wasn't time to beg for mercy or ask for help. He still wanted to bear it on his own.
But he didn't resist the help that Yunshang insisted on. He just let things take their course. Anyway, when he first started dating Yunshang, he was just a poor street vendor and was often called a gigolo by people around Yunshang.
That takes skill, you know.