Live streaming life: The ancients begged not to stop

Chapter 272

The weather was nice today, so Qi Cheng went downstairs to feel the sunshine and thought it was pretty good. Plus, there was no wind, so it was a good time to go out and play for a while.

I called Zhou Lu and asked him if he had time to come out today. As a result, he asked Qi Cheng to go to the hotel, saying that he had something urgent to do.

"It's so infuriating to meet such an unrefined guy!" Zhou Lu started complaining as soon as he saw Qi Cheng. "Do you remember the guy who asked me to quit last time?"

Qi Cheng thought about it and realized it was the sub-landlord from last time. But hadn't they both signed the agreement? If he kicked them out again, he'd probably face legal action.

"He's much more sinister than just chasing people away. Look at that place across the street that's still under renovation. He just leased it, and he wants to turn it into a restaurant. He's even laying out the lawn to open some kind of barbecue camp."

Qi Cheng smiled. Was this sub-landlord a local? Why would he open a barbecue camp in such a windy winter? Not only would it be impossible outdoors, but even indoors, preparations would be necessary.

……

Some shop owners outside the skylight are very worried about the host's friend. This is how business is in this world. There is nothing you can do even if you open a store next to each other, let alone one next door.

It must be said that business in later generations is really easy to do. The income of any restaurant is more profitable than that of a big restaurant.

"Do you think that sub-landlord will send people over to cause trouble? If nothing else, he'll just get a few thugs to come over and lie down on the ground. This business will be difficult to do."

"That's right, that's how Huixinju collapsed last year."

"The Huang Family Restaurant was similar. The rivals sent a thug there and nailed his cheek to the door. Not only did the business go bankrupt, but they also had to pay the thug a sum of money."

An old shopkeeper shook his head, thinking that there would not be such a cruel person in the future. Besides, this is Dengzhou Prefecture, not Tianjin City, which likes literary duels.

……

"Qi Cheng, do you have any good ideas?"

When the two of them arrived at the restaurant, Qi Cheng ate melon seeds while analyzing for Zhou Lu that it wouldn't be a big deal if the people next door just wanted to set up a barbecue camp.

But if he wants to do the wedding business, he will definitely compete with Zhou Lu, and if things go wrong, he will have to resort to price wars.

That would be a huge loss.

Zhou Lu nodded, agreeing with Qi Cheng's words.

"Why don't we go and take a look..."

"Li Shimin often goes to spy on the enemy. We should go and take a look. Knowing ourselves and the enemy will ensure victory in every battle."

Tang Dynasty

Li Shimin thought about his own recklessness back then. If it weren't for Yuchi Jingde's rescue, he would probably have died on the battlefield and would never have become emperor.

Looking at my body shape, I really should exercise. Ask General Wei Chi to go hunting.

However, the anchor and his friend were indeed a bit rash. Who knows what might happen. What if their boss is there?

"I don't think you two need to risk going over to take a look. You can just find a high place to look. It would be so embarrassing if you were caught."

"I definitely have to go take a look, otherwise how would I know what they are doing..."

The argument between the two sides was not over yet, but Qi Cheng and the others had already arrived at the yard opposite. From the completed project, it could be seen that a sunroom had been built there.

According to Qi Cheng's understanding, the temperature might be acceptable during the day, but it would definitely drop at night, and it would be impossible to eat in here. Barbecue is only done at night, and there probably aren't many people who eat barbecue during the day.

Just as the two were discussing in a low voice, a large truck drove in. It was filled with second-hand tables with induction cookers, which were obviously prepared for hot pot.

Eating hot pot in winter is indeed a pleasure.

"Do you have hot pot there?" Qi Cheng asked in a low voice. "There are so many seasonings in this car. It seems that they are really betting on hot pot."

"And it should be the kind with hot pot."

Zhou Lu suddenly thought of a TV series in which the protagonist's family opened a restaurant. The braised beef and stewed fish there were particularly delicious. Later, in winter, they served hot pot, which attracted even more people.

His enemy kept sending people to cause trouble, but ultimately failed and his son died tragically.

Qing Dynasty

At this time, the people outside the skylight were arguing about this table. Especially when they heard that this thing could replace charcoal fire, they were extremely surprised.

"Hotpot in the future should be very profitable. At least the cost of carbon is not included in the cost. It should make more money than we do now." A shopkeeper sighed, "What's the principle behind this thing?"

"You still want to know the principle? I don't think the imperial court has figured it out yet. The steam engine mentioned on the screen has been under research for ages, but there's been no progress at all."

"That's right! I heard that some old princes are in favor of buying it from the Western devils."

"I think this thing should be a bit like the electric kettle we mentioned earlier. After all, it's all for boiling water. We don't even have electricity now, so where can we get this thing?"

……

Qi Cheng and the other person walked around inside and didn't find any signs of the wedding business next door, but it still can't be underestimated. If the barbecue hotpot business makes money, they might continue to invest.

"Do you have any ideas?"

"Just stay constant in the face of change. You just need to run your own restaurant well. Don't worry too much about what's happening next door. I don't think his business will be able to take off."

"why?"

"This place is a bit out of the way. Wedding banquets are easy to come by." Qi Cheng whispered, "Who would spend an hour driving here to eat barbecue and hot pot?"

"Are you referring to the people in the surrounding villages?"

"Unless the food here is really good, but I don't think it's possible. If the boss really thinks so, he wouldn't buy those second-hand tables and chairs."

Zhou Lu nodded. This made sense. If he didn't have confidence in himself, how could he be better than others? Besides, his restaurant was already here, so he could also serve hot pot and barbecue.

As long as his wedding banquet is not attacked, he is not afraid.

The shopkeepers outside the tent were surprised. Were the tables and chairs just unloaded from the truck secondhand? They looked quite new, with almost no signs of use.

"Although this shop hasn't been renovated yet, it looks quite large. The owner is using second-hand tables and chairs, which is a bit unlucky."

"Who says it's not true? A new store doesn't need new tables and chairs. Could it be that the shopkeeper embezzled the money?"

Seeing several shopkeepers glaring at him, he knew he had said the wrong thing, laughed it off, and quickly ran back to his shop.

The business logic here cannot be explained.

Qi Cheng had a meal here in the evening, and before leaving, he whispered a few words in Zhou Lu's ear. After he understood what he said, he drove back home.