Chapter 119 Celebration Banquet
"Mom... No, boss, I have already booked a table at Fengle Tower. We can just go there directly." Gu Dashu said to Tong Huaqiong.
According to Tong Huaqiong's request, everyone in the shop must follow the rules of the workplace. For example, she is the owner of Taohua Desserts, and everyone in the workplace must call her the shopkeeper.
Family members must also abide by this rule.
Gu Dashu called out "Mom", but thinking that they had not yet left the shop and were still in a workplace, he quickly changed his words and called out "Boss".
Before the opening, Tong Huaqiong asked Gu Dashu to book the best table at the best restaurant in the town. This was no problem for Gu Dashu, who booked it early in the morning.
When everyone heard it was Fengle Tower, they became even more excited.
Most people in Qinghe Bay have never entered Fengle Building.
You should know that Fengle Tower is the best restaurant in Yanguan Town. The silver needed for a banquet is enough for farmers to eat for a month. What kind of family can afford to set up a banquet at Fengle Tower? I guess even the wealthy families in Qinghe Bay can't do it.
If anyone in the village could have a meal at Fengle Tower, he would probably brag about it for several years.
"Why are you still standing there? Let's go to Fengle Building." Tong Huaqiong urged everyone.
I'm so hungry after a tiring day!
From Gu Taohua to Maner, everyone cheered and followed Tong Huaqiong out of the shop and walked towards Fengle Tower.
Fengle Tower is also in Yanzhi Lane, and you can get there in just a few steps.
"Shopkeeper Tong, you are here."
Mr. Qian, the boss of Fengle Building, came to greet us personally.
When Tong Huaqiong was still setting up a stall on the road opposite the Sushi Garden, Boss Qian often visited the stall. He felt that the pastries of Taohua Dessert were extremely delicious, and Tong Huaqiong left a deep impression on him.
Her face is like a full moon, her big eyes are full of smiles, and she acts in a straightforward manner without any shyness.
This is the type of boss lady that Boss Qian, the old widower, has always wanted.
It hasn't been long since this widow opened a shop in Yanzhi Lane. As a business owner who also does business in Yanzhi Lane, he admires Tong Huaqiong and naturally wants to have a good relationship with Taohua Dessert.
As soon as he heard that Peach Blossom Dessert wanted to book a table, he ordered people to reserve the best private room. Not only that, he also came out to greet them in person.
"Boss Qian, I dare not trouble you."
Boss Qian invited Tong Huaqiong and her group to a private room and personally poured a cup of tea for Tong Huaqiong.
Tong Huaqiong politely declined.
"It's okay, we'll be neighbors from now on, so we'll naturally look out for each other." Boss Qian said with a smile, "There's one more thing I need to discuss with Shopkeeper Tong. We'll have to rely more on Taohua Desserts for our Fengle Building's dim sum in the future."
Tong Huaqiong smiled. This was another big business deal.
Boss Qian meant that from now on, Fengle Building’s dim sum would have to be ordered from Taohua Dessert.
Judging from the popularity and customer flow of Fenglelou, Taohua Dessert is far beyond its reach.
This cooperation will not only allow Taohua Dessert to make money, but also allow Tong Huaqiong to use the fact that Fenglelou has ordered Taohua Dessert's cakes as a gimmick to do a marketing campaign.
Tong Huaqiong excitedly shook the boss's hand and thanked him repeatedly.
Boss Qian was held in Tong Huaqiong's warm hand, and the warmth flowed from the palm of her hand to her heart. The old widower Boss Qian couldn't help blushing.
Tong Huaqiong thought that Boss Qian was fat and afraid of the heat.
"Serve, serve."
Boss Qian called out to the waiter loudly.
Most families in Qinghewan are not wealthy and can only eat meat a few times a year, so Tong Huaqiong specifically told Gu Dashu to order more meat dishes and symbolically add two plates of vegetarian dishes.
Therefore, facing the table full of fish and meat, the Gu family thought it was nothing, but Liu Qiaoyun, Gu Xiaocao and temporary workers including Liu Yue'e's brother and sister-in-law were all stunned.
They couldn't help but sigh in their minds that Tong Da Jiao was so generous. If anyone in the village said anything bad about Tong Da Jiao again, they would definitely rush out to control the comments.
This huge table of meat and vegetables is better than any other banquet in Qinghe Bay.
In addition to meat dishes, there are also several large jars of wine.
Of course, this wine was ready-made by Peach Blossom Dessert, and was sold to Tong Huaqiong at a discount when Ma Huateng sold his shop.
"What are you standing there for? Come on, pick up your chopsticks." Tong Huaqiong greeted everyone.
"Mom, wait, let's have a drink." Gu Dashu poured wine for everyone one by one, holding the glass to remind Tong Huaqiong.
"Okay, come on, raise your glasses and let's have a drink." Tong Huaqiong raised his glass.
Everyone raised their glasses and clinked them together, looking at Tong Huaqiong.
Tong Huaqiong didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He seemed to be waiting for her to say something.
"Everyone, enjoy your meal." Tong Huaqiong was so hungry that she really didn't want to give a toast.
“I wish Taohua Dessert’s business will get better and better.”
"Prosperous wealth."
“The flow of customers is like the sea.”
Led by Ma Huateng, hired workers such as Liu Qiaoyun all said auspicious words to Tong Huaqiong.
As soon as the toast was finished, everyone picked up their chopsticks.
Everyone was very hungry after a busy day. The aroma of the meat and vegetables on the table aroused everyone's appetite, and the chopsticks attacked the meat as densely as rain.
Eat meat and drink wine at the same time.
Tong Huaqiong was extremely satisfied. She felt just as satisfied as when her college entrance examination scores came out in her previous life and she was admitted to her favorite university and major.
Less than half a year after she came into this world, she became a wealthy boss.
What a sense of accomplishment!
After everyone had eaten half full, they began to toast Tong Huaqiong. The bad bamboos in their own family cried out to their mother with tears in their eyes. Gu Jingzhe spoke on behalf of the bad bamboos, first reviewing their past misdeeds, then thanking Tong Huaqiong for leading them on the right path, and then expressing their determination to work harder and live a good life in the future.
These bad bamboos have finally been put on the right path.
Tong Huaqiong was filled with pride.
Then, Liu Qiaoyun and other staff members of Taohua Dessert toasted Tong Huaqiong. Ma Huateng spoke on behalf of the staff members, accurately conveying everyone's gratitude to Tong Huaqiong for her recognition and support.
"Sister-in-law, do you believe now that my mother-in-law is not an ordinary person? Do you want to discuss with my brother and work at Taohua Dessert in the future?" When they had almost finished eating, Liu Yue'e whispered to her sister-in-law, Mrs. Hu.
Liu Shan and the Hu couple were both temporary workers who were brought in by Tong Huaqiong to help out temporarily.
Originally, she came here with the intention of helping out, but now seeing how popular Taohua Dessert is, Tong Huaqiong has been completely transformed, and of course she wants to stay and work at Taohua Dessert.
Mrs. Hu felt that working with Tong Huaqiong was better than going to the mountains to burn charcoal.
"We naturally want to follow Aunt Tong." Mrs. Hu picked up a large piece of mutton and ate it with relish, and answered her sister-in-law honestly.
After marrying into Qinghewan for so many years, the Liu family is considered a well-off family, but this is the first time I have eaten meat to my heart's content.
This is all thanks to my sister-in-law and mother-in-law.
"I'll tell my mother-in-law later." Liu Yue'e said happily.
After being married to the Gu family for so many years, I can finally hold my head up high in my parents' home.
Her brother and sister-in-law all rely on her.
Mrs. Hu quietly reminded Liu Yue'e, "You have to be sensible. Don't forget that this shop belongs to your mother-in-law. Don't think your sister-in-law is being harsh. It's not your turn to speak at Taohua Dessert. Your brother and I think it's good to work at Taohua Dessert, but we don't want you to eat in front of your mother-in-law."
Liu Shan heard the conversation between the two sisters-in-law and hurriedly stopped Liu Yue'e and said, "It's not urgent. Don't go and tell them. If Aunt Tong thinks we are not good enough or don't need anyone, you will be embarrassed. Wait for your sister-in-law and I to help for a few days and then we will go and ask Aunt Tong ourselves. If Aunt Tong thinks we are good enough, she will naturally keep us. If she is not satisfied, it's okay."
Liu Yue'e nodded, feeling that her brother and sister-in-law always considered her.
What Hu didn't know was that Tong Huaqiong had already been secretly keeping an eye on her and Liu Shan.
Tong Huaqiong was very satisfied with the couple's work throughout the day, and she was even more satisfied when she heard her speak so tactfully.
What a fate Liu Yue'e has. She has parents who love her and a sensible brother and sister-in-law.
Tong Huaqiong decided to observe the couple for a while longer, and then she would make them permanent employees.