"Make me another promotional video, shoot the price list on-site, and check with all the districts again. Make sure the prices remain stable, we absolutely cannot have any situations of fleecing tourists. If one appears, eliminate one, if two appear, eliminate two! By the way, have you checked the price of skewers in Lu Dong? Is there any way to convert the traffic Wang Fan attracts?"

Seeing the rebellious remarks from the Great Border tourism department, Liu Xi couldn't sit still.

Kong Weide nodded and said, "Based on my communication with Mr. Wang Fan and the research conducted below, our Lu Dong meat skewers are basically 2 yuan each, and vegetable ones are generally 1 yuan each. Only in some very remote areas of the Great Border can you find such prices, normally it's above 6 yuan for a skewer."

"Hmm? 2 yuan for meat and 1 yuan for vegetables? Can you make money with that?"

Kong Weide explained, "We have our own advantages here. Currently, the more mature barbecue development in Lu Dong is in Zibo, which is centrally located with convenient transportation and abundant resources, especially meat and seafood. Due to sufficient raw materials, the cost is lower. Moreover, most are operated as family-style small shops and stalls, without high rent and labor costs. So this pricing has a bit of profit margin, and aside from meat, there are vegetables. Don't underestimate the 1 yuan for a vegetable skewer; its profit is probably higher than five lamb skewers."

Liu Xi was very satisfied with Kong Weide's answer, as it was logical, evidence-based, and clearly well-researched.

"Very good, you seem to have some ideas?"

Kong Weide contemplated for a moment and said, "The specific details need further consideration. Later, I'll communicate with Mr. Wang Fan again to see if we can come up with a plan, and I'll need you to review it for me."

Liu Xi patted Kong Weide's shoulder, "Go ahead and do it boldly. This time, Lu Dong is united, and we absolutely can't let Erbin steal the spotlight, hahaha."

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"Oh my, what's that smell, so fragrant?"

"Smelling this kind of meaty aroma early in the morning, isn't it a crime?"

"And this garlic chili sauce smell, I can't stand it just by smelling it."

"Where is the smell coming from?"

After Zhuo Qianqian, more people started coming down from the Jade Emperor Peak at the South Celestial Gate.

Mainly because Zhuo Qianqian doesn't like taking pictures, so she came back early, and these people only returned after taking full panoramic shots.

In addition to those who climbed and stayed overnight at the summit yesterday, there were also some who chose to save money by sleeping at the foot of the mountain and climbing to the top in the early morning.

These people naturally hadn't seen Wang Fan's shop.

Wang Fan had just finished grilling the skewers and oysters, and the air was filled with that rich and thick meaty aroma.

A person with a camera bag and sunglasses pointed to Wang Fan's shop and said, "Seems to be coming from there, let's go check it out."

"That's right, it's there. I had lamb skewers there yesterday. Oh, that taste, it was incredibly delicious. I didn't expect them to be open in the morning too, there's a treat for us now."

In no time, more people gathered in front of Wang Fan's shop.

Seeing the prices on the sign at the shop's entrance, these people were even happier, "Wow, it's actually that cheap? At this price, it wouldn't be considered expensive even at a lower place."

"Boss, give me 10 lamb skewers and 3 grilled oysters."

Wang Fan quickly spoke, "Please wait a moment, it's not business hours yet. We haven't prepared the ingredients."

The person at the front of the line was named Zheng Qian, in his thirties, of medium build, a photography enthusiast who rested at the foot of the mountain and climbed to the top this morning.

Zheng Qian pointed to Wang Zhi, who was still munching on a small pancake wrapped around lamb, and said, "Isn't he eating already?"

Wang Fan said, "That's just a small stock for our breakfast. My two guys just finished eating, washed their hands, and are preparing to start working."

He pointed to Li Wei and Feng Haoyu, who had just finished washing their hands in the shop.

The two waved and sat down to start skewering meat, and their speed had improved again.

Wang Zhi was quite pleased at this moment because he was the only one who hadn't finished eating yet. He was leisurely holding a small pancake wrapped around meat, looking so smug that everyone was itching to try it.

"Gurgle..."

Zheng Qian's stomach let out a grumble.

He looked eagerly at the lamb skewers on the grill beside Wang Zhi, couldn't help but lick his lips.

They looked so delicious!

"When will it be open?"

Wang Fan said, "It actually won't take too long, just need to wait a bit more. I estimate my two guys can get a grill ready in about 10 minutes, roughly 100 skewers."

"Alright, I'll wait."

Wang Fan gave a helpless look at Zhuo Qianqian who was ready to sneak off. It was all because of her that they opened so early.

Zhuo Qianqian stuck out her tongue, feeling a bit embarrassed, then suddenly thought of something, and said excitedly, "Boss, why don't I help with the skewering? I'm from the Great Border Province, skewering is a piece of cake for me. I've been doing it since I was a kid."

Wang Fan looked at her uncertainly, "Are you sure you can do it? It's quite hard work."

Zhuo Qianqian patted her chest, "Children of the Great Grassland aren't afraid of hard work!"

"Then give it a try. If you can keep up with their speed, I'll pay you a daily wage of 1000 yuan. If you can keep up with half, it's 500, and so on."

"Alright!"

Zhuo Qianqian responded excitedly, ran into the shop, put on an apron hanging on the wall, picked up a bamboo skewer, and started working.

She didn't have much concept of money, anyway, when there was no money at home, her father would sell a few sheep or cows, she never lacked money.

She was mainly excited to eat the employee meal. She was envious of Wang Fan's feeding behavior in the morning, who isn't a baby waiting to be fed?

Just 1 year and 220 months old!

Wang Fan was about to remind her how to skewer, but one look told him he didn't need to teach her, the girl was really professional.

Having more hands to help indeed made things easier for him.

Their conversation didn't seem like much, but those waiting outside were taken aback.

"Oh my... Is skewering meat really so profitable now? 1000 yuan a day? Isn't that a 30000 monthly salary? I only earn 8000 a month!"

"I work so hard driving a truck for a month, and only make 10000 yuan."

"Is it too late to change careers to learn skewering now?"

Zheng Qian at the front couldn't help but ask Wang Fan, "Boss, are you hiring for skewering? I think I can do it too."

Wang Fan quickly shook his head, "No, no, I'm afraid I'd wear myself out in front of the grill."

After Zhuo Qianqian joined the skewer team inside the shop, the speed significantly increased, not only because of the extra workforce she provided, but also because after she joined, Li Wei and Feng Haoyu seemed to have an extra boost, their movements were actually quicker.

After all, when a pretty girl like Dilraba is watching you, who wouldn't be full of vigor?

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