Seventies Sweetheart: From Breakup to Billionaire-Chapter 306: Mr. Zhang Sr.

Chapter 306: Chapter 306: Mr. Zhang Sr.
Upon hearing Lin Xiang’s words, Aunt analyzed seriously, "Looking at the current situation in Beijing, although various shops have sprung up like mushrooms after the rain since free trading was allowed, there are truly very few large stores."
"Take Quanfu Building for instance. Initially, Quanfu Building’s business was indeed impacted because over the past few years, under Cheng Jianfeng’s management, Quanfu Building not only failed to progress but instead regressed. If it weren’t for the reputation as Beijing’s top establishment, Ah Yun’s grandfather and mother’s efforts would have been in vain."
"But when I visited a few days ago, I found that after your reform, Quanfu Building’s business got back on track and became much stronger than it had ever been during its peak. Now, the title of Beijing’s top establishment truly suits Quanfu Building."
Before free trading, Quanfu Building was the only restaurant operating under a personal name, besides state-run restaurants, throughout Beijing and the country. Dining there symbolized status.
However, after free trading was allowed, new restaurants and eateries opened everywhere, nullifying Quanfu Building’s greatest advantage.
In such circumstances, Quanfu Building maintained its previous business strategy—advance reservations were required and regular people were not allowed in—which naturally led to people avoiding it over time.
Now, Quanfu Building is completely open to the public; no need for reservations, just walk in and eat. If there are many people, waiting for a seat is inevitable just like any other restaurant.
Additionally, Lin Xiang hired a few chefs skilled in the eight major cuisines. Now, for people across the nation visiting Beijing, if they find it hard to adapt to local food, they can go to Quanfu Building to enjoy authentic hometown flavors.
Quanfu Building has become more people-friendly. Even though the prices remain high, the business is better than before.
"If you want to open a restaurant, you need to use Quanfu Building as a model. Of course, you definitely can’t surpass Quanfu Building in a short time, but your restaurant must have its own characteristics to prosper."
If it’s just an ordinary restaurant aimed at making money, almost any approach will work.
But if you want to make a name, it must have its own unique features.
Aunt’s advice coincided with Lin Xiang’s plan, "That’s why I need a farm. Only a mature farm can provide my restaurant with fresh meat, ensuring its continued operation."
Though it’s just a concept now, Lin Xiang and Aunt communicated the issue happily.
After Cheng An solved the problem and walked out of the study, he saw Aunt and Lin Xiang chatting and laughing while his father and brother sat idly, having nothing to do.
"I’ve decided, tomorrow I’ll go to Ms. Wan to handle the procedures and first purchase those three plots of land!"
The three plots are actually connected, but one of them has a mountain.
Lin Xiang doesn’t mind; the twenty or so acres farm is sufficient for her.
Uncle Cheng finally found a chance to speak.
"For establishing a farm, have you found the right people?"
Lin Xiang shook her head, "No, but my brother said he can help me find them."
Uncle Cheng and Cheng Jinyun exchanged glances, "You’re thinking about them as well."
Cheng Jinyun nodded, "They’re professional and trustworthy. Plus, they need such a job too."
This would be a win-win situation.
Lin Xiang didn’t understand what the two were hinting at but didn’t ask further either.
Her brother couldn’t possibly deceive her.
Just as they were talking, the door of the Cheng Family was knocked.
Cheng An got up, "I’ll go open the door."
After a short while, an energetic old man and a woman about Lin Xiang’s age walked in together.
"Mr. Zhang Sr., is that you?" Aunt greeted Mr. Zhang Sr.
Mr. Zhang Sr. responded perfunctorily, but his gaze remained on Lin Xiang.
Mr. Zhang Sr.’s eyes were slightly clouded with age, yet he looked at Lin Xiang with kindness.
Thus, Lin Xiang didn’t resist his scrutiny.
She simply felt that the old man looked somewhat familiar.
"Don’t you recognize me?" Mr. Zhang Sr. asked with a smile, "Li Hua Team, cowshed."
Lin Xiang searched her innate memory for a while before she finally found information related to this old man.
Mr. Zhang Sr. is the principal of Beijing Foreign Language University who had been sent down to Li Hua Team during the turmoil and was seen by the original there a few times, even noticing Lin Yun and Liu You secretly cleaning the cowshed for Mr. Zhang Sr.
The original never ed them at the time, otherwise, Mr. Zhang Sr., Lin Yun, and Liu Yun might have gotten into trouble early on.
Yet Mr. Zhang Sr. had never directly interacted with the original but could still recognize her at a glance.
Lin Xiang thought of a possibility.
"Mr.... Mr. Zhang Sr. ..."
"To be precise, you should call me teacher."
Lin Xiang’s face turned red instantly, filled with fear and the shame of being exposed.
"Jianping, Lin and I haven’t seen each other in years. May I use your study for a chat between teacher and student?"
"Of course, Mr. Zhang Sr., this way please."
In the study, Mr. Zhang Sr. and Lin Xiang sat face to face.
Lin Xiang’s hands fidgeted with the hem of her clothes, evidently embarrassed.
Seeing her like this, Mr. Zhang Sr. laughed and said, "I’m not a man-eating tiger. Why are you so afraid of me?"
"Mr. Zhang Sr., I truly apologize. I wasn’t intentionally impersonating your student. It’s just that the situation was urgent at the time, and I was the only one in Mianyang Town who could speak a foreign language. If I hadn’t found a suitable reason for myself, I wouldn’t have dared to rashly become a translator."
Mr. Zhang Sr. smiled and waved his hand, "That’s not important. Although you borrowed my reputation, it was to receive foreign merchants and contribute to Hua Country’s foreign exchange orders. Without your fluent foreign language, you wouldn’t have secured millions of foreign exchange orders."
"You didn’t use my name to do anything bad, so how could I blame you?"
Lin Xiang licked her lips, "Then Mr. Zhang Sr., you came to see me today..."
"I didn’t come specifically to see you; it was just a coincidence."
"Really? I don’t believe it."
Since Mr. Zhang Sr. wasn’t blaming her, Lin Xiang relaxed.
Mr. Zhang Sr. smiled and pointed at her, "You little girl. Well, I really do have something to discuss with you."
Lin Xiang immediately sat upright, "Please, Mr. Zhang Sr., tell me."
Mr. Zhang Sr. also straightened his expression, "I heard you are now studying foreign languages at Huaqing University?"
"Yes, I’m currently a freshman."
"Do you still remember the foreign merchants causing trouble during your train trip to Beijing?"
Lin Xiang remembered very well.
Those two weren’t as easygoing as John and Wilson.
Despite their business not being as large as the John Family and Wilson Family, their temper was much bigger, and they were not at all likable.
"The Sui Trade Conference in the second half is about to start. The person in charge needs a personal translator. I hope you can go."
"Me?" Lin Xiang pointed at herself, "Mr. Zhang Sr., you are the principal of the Foreign Language University. There must be many senior students who can do the job."