HLnovel Chapter 237 Returning to Huzhou
Chapter 237 Returning to Huzhou
Don't be fooled by your dad's usual refrain of saying you can do whatever you want; deep down, he really hopes you children can carry on and expand the business he's worked so hard to build!
At this moment, Zhao Yuan, who was focused on driving, turned his head slightly, a faint smile on his lips, and quickly interrupted:
"Alright, alright, let's all shut up. Zhou Jiefang, you better drive your car properly!"
And so, the three of them chatted and laughed all the way home and soon arrived back home.
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window into the room, making it feel exceptionally warm and bright.
After breakfast, Zhao Yuan, Zhao Zhaodi, and Zhou Jiefang went out together to the airport.
After arriving at the airport, they said goodbye to each other.
Zhou Jiefang is about to fly to Huacheng to handle some work matters, while Zhaoyuan and Zhao Zhaodi are preparing to go to Huzhou to start a new journey.
At the moment of parting, although there was some reluctance in our hearts, everyone waved goodbye with bright hopes and expectations for the future, and each embarked on their own journey.
The plane landed smoothly at Huzhou Airport and came to a stop after taxiing for a distance.
The cabin door slowly opened, and passengers filed out, heading towards the airport exit.
Among the crowd, a tall, handsome man with an outstanding presence stood out – it was Zhou Nan. He smiled, his eyes scanning the arriving crowd with eager anticipation.
Soon, he spotted his target—Zhao Yuan and his daughter were walking toward the exit.
Zhou Nan quickly stepped forward, shook hands firmly with Zhao Yuan, and greeted Zhao Zhaodi warmly.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the three of them walked together to the parking lot, preparing to head to their destination – “Zhao’s Kitchen Huzhou Branch”.
We got into the car, and it drove along the winding road.
Soon, it turned onto a long, narrow road.
As the car continued deeper into the area, "Zhaoshi Kitchen Huzhou Branch" gradually came into view.
It turns out that this place used to be an abandoned chemical plant.
After careful renovation, it has now been transformed into a unique restaurant.
The car slowly drove through the gate, and suddenly the view opened up before us.
The entire park covers a vast area and is entirely in the style of old factory buildings.
Although it differs from "Zhao's Kitchen" in the eastern part of Shanghai, it also gives people a grand and magnificent feeling.
Unlike the large banquet halls in Shanghai, this place features rows of renovated old houses.
These old houses retain their original structure and appearance while incorporating modern design elements, making them unique. Each house has its own unique theme and decoration, making you feel as if you are in a small town full of art.
When Zhao Yuan and his team's vehicle stopped, Hu Yuehui, the manager of "Zhao's Kitchen Huzhou Branch" who had been waiting for a long time, immediately led his employees to line up neatly and greet the distinguished guests with smiles on their faces.
"Hello, Mr. Zhao! Hello, young Mr. Zhao! Congratulations on becoming the top scholar in the imperial examination, young Mr. Zhao!"
The crowd shouted in unison, their voices loud and enthusiastic.
Zhao Yuan and Zhao Zhaodi responded to everyone's greetings with smiles, and the atmosphere at the scene was very harmonious.
"Mr. Hu, whose idea was this? There's really no need to make such a big fuss! Colleagues, please get back to your work. Mr. Zhou, Mr. Hu, let's move to the office and talk this over."
Zhao Yuan smiled and waved to the crowd, indicating that he had already greeted them.
After hearing Mr. Zhao's words, the employees present nodded in agreement and returned to their respective work stations.
Immediately afterwards, Zhou Nan and Hu Yuehui led Zhao Yuan and Zhao Zhaodi toward the office.
After entering the office, Hu Yuehui first brewed Zhao Yuan a steaming cup of tea, and then began to give him a detailed introduction to the relevant matters of "Zhao's Kitchen Huzhou Branch".
After finishing his explanation, Hu Yuehui turned and called out to the door:
"Finance staff, please bring in the ledgers and give them to General Manager Zhao and Young Master Zhao for review."
Not long after, a young female accountant came in carrying several thick ledgers and respectfully placed them on the desk.
After casually flipping through the account book a few times, Zhao Yuan handed it directly to Zhao Zhaodi beside him and said:
“Zhaodi, why don’t you take a closer look at these ledgers? Later, I’ll take you on a tour of the entire factory area; there are quite a few unique features here.”
Zhao Zhaodi carefully took the ledger and then began to carefully read through it.
Although she only glanced through it, the data in the ledger clearly showed that the store's turnover was quite considerable.
The monthly turnover has consistently remained above 30 yuan, which is an outstanding achievement in the current market environment.
It's worth noting that achieving a daily turnover of over 10,000 yuan in Huzhou, a city where the average wage is less than 100 yuan, is enough to prove that the "Zhaoshi Kitchen Huzhou Branch" is definitely a high-end establishment.
Zhao Zhaodi quickly flipped through the ledger and then handed it to Zhao Yuan.
"Alright, let me show you around the entire factory area!"
Zhao Yuan smiled and slowly stood up. He turned to the others and said:
"Zhao Di and I will just wander around here. Please feel free to do as you please."
Before he finished speaking, Zhao Yuan had already stepped out, followed closely by Zhao Di, who looked on with curiosity.
The two walked side by side, and Zhao Yuan enthusiastically recounted his extraordinary connection with this land:
"Actually, at first I only planned to rent the building next door, but at that time I was looking for a suitable place to solve the parking problem and accidentally found this place."
As luck would have it, Mr. Zhou's relative used to work at this chemical plant. He told me that the plant had been abandoned for a long time, and the government had been planning to sell the land.
Upon hearing this news, I immediately went to find Secretary Bai without hesitation and bought it without much trouble.
Back then, this land was incredibly cheap! If it were today, even the richest person probably couldn't afford it!
As Zhao Yuan walked, he pointed to the surrounding buildings and continued to explain:
“Look at when we first came here, there were dilapidated and long-abandoned factory buildings everywhere.”
But after some careful renovation, doesn't it look quite unique?
Several of the houses over there were newly built, while the rest have largely retained their original appearance.
"This place used to be a spacious, abandoned basketball court! We've transformed it into a luxurious and grand banquet hall."
Look at this magnificent decoration, the exquisite arrangement of tables and chairs—it truly has a unique charm!