Urban God-level Youth

Chapter 33: Chapter 35 Opening (Part 2)

Qin Hao said with a smile, "It's just past ten in the morning, a great time to sell roasted ducks. Come and eat after you're done with the busy work."

Kang Youyi knew that the major matters came first, and today was the first day of the roasted duck store's opening.

It was not only important to Qin Hao, but also to himself since he had been working hard for the roasted duck store all this time.

One could say his efforts were even greater than Qin Hao's.

"It's almost lunchtime. Liu Pengyun, take a tricycle and deliver thirty ducks to the Wumei Supermarket on Yonghe Street for takeaway."

Qin Hao had already researched the area around Yonghe Street in the past two days.

Large supermarkets and sales venues have the highest foot traffic, and the more people there are, the greater the chance of selling roasted ducks.

Liu Pengyun nodded and asked, "Hao, how are we going to sell these roasted ducks, and what's the price?"

Qin Hao patted his head, almost forgetting the most important matter, "Sell by weight, set the price at thirty yuan per jin (500 grams)."

This pricing did not surprise the others because in terms of taste alone, their roasted duck was far superior to any other.

Kang Youyi spoke up, "First run those thirty ducks through a scale."

Liu Pengyun was taken aback, but he quickly understood what Kang Youyi meant and hurriedly nodded, "Right, weigh them first."

Qin Hao inwardly admired the chubby man; he had actually wanted to say that too.

But if he had said it, the meaning would have been completely different coming from him than from the chubby man.

The thirty ducks Liu Pengyun had amounted to a total of 75 jin, which Kang Youyi recorded, and then placed the roasted ducks into the insulated cabinet on the tricycle.

Even though it's summer and insulation isn't needed, considering hygiene among other factors, an insulated cabinet is still very important.

Liu Pengyun rode the electric tricycle slowly away from the roasted duck store, heading straight for Wumei Supermarket.

Before long, Zhao Hongyu and another person also set off, each carrying thirty ducks.

The remaining ten ducks, Qin Hao roasted and then placed in the store.

...

An unknown roasted duck store quietly opened in Jiangshan City.

It didn't even set off fireworks or firecrackers for its opening, nor did it invite anyone.

Inside the store, Qin Hao and the chubby man sat there, while the others had been sent out by Qin Hao to investigate the market on Yonghe Street.

To be honest, Qin Hao felt somewhat uneasy and lacked confidence.

Although he knew his roasted duck was good, without having been tested by the market, he was always on edge.

He had invested almost one hundred thousand yuan in the roasted duck store, and if his product couldn't stand up to market scrutiny,

it would be a big blow to him.

Noticing his expression, Kang Youyi said, "Hao, even though I haven't tasted our duck, just by its flavor and appearance, it's already streets ahead of other roasted duck stores.

Our price may be a bit higher, but I believe our roasted duck will definitely sell well. I'm even thinking about investing myself."

Qin Hao looked at him and said, "What if you hand over the pool hall to someone else and help me manage the roasted duck store? I'll give you one percent equity, or a monthly salary of ten thousand yuan, you choose."

He really did need someone to help him manage the roasted duck store, and the chubby man was currently the best choice.

Qin Hao felt that the chubby man's managerial abilities were quite good.

The offer Qin Hao made was very good; a monthly salary of ten thousand yuan for a roasted duck store manager was extremely rare in Jiangshan City.

One percent equity might not seem like much now, but who's to say the Jiangshan Roasted Duck Restaurant won't grow and expand in the future?

"Hao, I'll choose the first option, one percent equity stake," the chubby guy thought for a moment before answering.

Qin Hao looked at him with some surprise, "You have that much confidence in our roasted duck?"

Kang Youyi chuckled, "It's not just the duck I have confidence in, it's you, Hao."

Despite saying this, Qin Hao still looked at him with new respect. This chubby guy wasn't shortsighted.

...

At that moment, a black sedan slowly drove past the duck restaurant, then suddenly stopped.

Xia Yingjie sniffed the air and felt his stomach growl immediately, "Wow, that smells amazing. When did a roasted duck restaurant open here?"

Sitting in the back, Xia Qing also turned her head to look, puzzled, "I remember there used to be a billiards hall here. When did it change into a duck restaurant?"

Tian Rong said, "Didn't you dislike eating anything these past few days? Are you planning to eat something as greasy as this?"

Xia Yingjie replied, "Xiaoqing, wait in the car for us, your mom and I will go have a look."

Xia Yingjie and Tian Rong got out of the car; the aroma was even more enticing outside, it made Xia Yingjie's appetite surge.

He looked up at the brand-new sign: Jiangshan Roasted Duck!

According to the billboard and the surrounding decor, it seemed the restaurant had just recently opened.

Xia Yingjie and Tian Rong walked inside and immediately started looking around at the decor.

The walls inside the shop were adorned with many promotional pictures.

The top part of the frame featured a golden, glistening roasted duck, followed by a detailed description of Jiangshan Roasted Duck.

Jiangshan Roasted Duck was crafted using a blend of eighty-one different types of Chinese herbal medicines, slow-cooked and roasted to achieve a fragrant, crisp, delicate, and rich but not oily taste; just smelling it could make one salivate, and eating it was an unforgettable experience days later.

Since it was roasted using a pure herbal secret formula, eating Jiangshan Roasted Duck had significant benefits for one's health.

It could nourish the body, strengthen it, enhance one's immunity, among other effects.

...

Beyond this promotional banner, there were many others in the store; some introduced Jiangshan Roasted Duck, while others detailed certain Chinese medicinal herbs.

When Qin Hao saw the guests, he quickly stood up, smiling, and said, "Welcome to Jiangshan Roasted Duck Restaurant."

Only then did Xia Yingjie and Tian Rong turn to look at him.

Upon seeing Qin Hao, Xia Yingjie paused for a moment, then smilingly asked, "Young man, how old are you? Aren't you in school?"

"I'm in school. Just helping out at a friend's store opening," Qin Hao replied with a smile.

Xia Yingjie nodded, "Young man, the duck smells great. How much are you selling it for?"

As this was Qin Hao's first customer, he responded with a smile, "Sir, you must have seen the advertising paintings in our store. Our roasted duck is made using a pure herbal secret formula.

Eating it is highly beneficial for the body, so the price is a bit higher than regular roasted duck, thirty yuan per jin."

Tian Rong exclaimed in surprise, "That expensive? The highest price at other duck restaurants is only twenty-two or twenty-three per jin."

Qin Hao continued, "The roasted duck you mentioned is ordinary, ma'am. Ours is different."

Before Tian Rong and Xia Yingjie could speak, he went on, "For instance, this gentleman has been experiencing poor appetite, weakness, and bloating for the past few days.

If he had smelled any other roasted duck, he probably wouldn't have felt any desire to eat it. But our roasted duck makes him crave it. That's the difference between our duck and the others.

I can even assure you, sir, that if you eat our roasted duck regularly for a few days without drinking alcohol, your illnesses will naturally improve."

After hearing his words, Xia Yingjie looked surprised, "How do you know I've been having a poor appetite, weakness, and bloating these past few days?"