Siheyuan: A Cook in the 60s

During the initial adjustment period, if there are any problems, we can understand them.

It will only take a while to get used to it.

Still trying to fix it, but it still doesn't work?

That's bullshit.

"That was the problem. In just a few days, more than a dozen restaurants had problems, and the guests were not happy. It was from this time that I realized how great Cao Wei was."

I am afraid of comparison in everything.

Cao Wei's logistics were not entirely left to them.

In the early 80s, the purchase of materials was still done on a public-to-public basis. If it was just an ordinary transaction, when a fellow villager went to the pigeon market in the city to buy and sell something, it would not matter. Just give the ticket and the money and negotiate the price. But if it was a large-scale transaction, it had to be done on a public-to-public basis, and doing it on a public basis involved things that were not planned. Not every transaction could be satisfied.

It is inevitable that you cannot keep up sometimes.

"He managed the logistics, but other restaurants didn't. The chefs there were arrogant and proud."

“So the fight started.”

"Yes, in just a few days, several restaurants fought each other." Jing Yu exhaled lightly: "Those restaurants also became famous. At the beginning, there were still people going there to eat, but later, no one dared to go there because the fighting had a bad influence."

Everyone in the family understands this kind of thing.

Rumors spread quickly among the people.

This era is not like the previous Internet era, where information was exploding.

In this day and age, if something bad happens in your restaurant, once it gets around, it can spread for a long time.

"These restaurants gradually lost business and applied to terminate their leases."

"We passed."

In this era, it is not yet the era of execution according to contracts. More often than not, there is a humane touch, especially in the official sense. Even if they can't survive, they will not be forced to pay.

"Then everything will be alright next, right?"

"No, this is just the beginning."

"After that, people would quarrel in the shops from time to time. There were quarrels almost every day in the entire food court."

"day by day?"

"Yes, we quarrel every day."

"Why is the customer so picky?" Jing's mother was also puzzled. How could a normal person quarrel with the store owner just for a meal?

"In fact, after half a month, the logistics supply of our food court gradually adapted. The ones who really couldn't adapt were them. This is the second stage of the food court."

"It's a contrast, right?" Jing Yu lit a cigarette, took a puff, and spoke.

"Yes, it is a comparison. Let's not talk about the taste. The number of diners at Samadhi Tower every day is extremely terrifying. But even with such a terrifying number, their kitchen is kept very clean. There is no dirt or mess at all. Samadhi Tower is better. The situation in the back kitchen cannot be seen. But the appearance of Samadhi Grand Canteen can be seen as long as you go in."

"It's clean, tidy, and generous. The most important thing is that the prices in Samadhi Canteen are not high. The portions are small, but the taste is not bad. Overall, it is cheaper than most restaurants, although the portions are not as large as in restaurants. Cao Wei told me that this is called cost-effectiveness. In comparison, those restaurants are far worse."

"Price/performance ratio..." Jing's father repeated, "It's an accurate description. The food at Samadhi Restaurant is good, but if you've been to Samadhi Restaurant, I don't think you'd be willing to go to those restaurants. Even if you go, you'll subconsciously compare them with Samadhi Restaurant."

"That's the problem. It was fine at the beginning because everyone had just finished decorating. But as time went on, the food court was no shortage of people. Some people did business and made money, so they didn't pay much attention to the hygiene of the restaurant, and they became more and more arrogant. In fact, these are no different from state-owned restaurants. It's okay if it's placed somewhere else, but it's not okay in the food court."

This is the truth.

When you go to Samadhi Tower, you will see “Welcome” as soon as you enter the door.

Not to mention the high-end status of Samadhi Building.

Even if you go to the Samadhi Restaurant, you will see smiling faces everywhere. They have such a big restaurant with good environment, good hygiene and good service. Why should I come to your small restaurant to suffer? I come here to give you face. This is the thought of most diners who have eaten at the Samadhi Restaurant, which leads to their low tolerance for other restaurants.

It’s the same with restaurants. When they make money, their staff also become more prosperous.

I have earned so much money, and you are still chattering to me. Who do you think you are?

Neither side was willing to give in, so they just started fighting.

They quarreled every day, but Jingyu didn't say that enough. Most of the time, they fought several times a day.

It is also because of this that another number of restaurants disappeared from the food street.

"Later, I asked him why his logistics could reach such a level and why his logistics had to reach such a level."

Being able to do and wanting to do are two different concepts.

"He told me that you can never be too careful with food you eat. Actually, I was angry when I asked him that question because I thought he set the standard too high. But after he said that, I felt that there was nothing wrong with that. You have no idea how messed up some restaurant kitchens have become in just a few months. After seeing that once, I no longer want to eat there."

"Son, you're going too far. You don't even allow others to do well." Jing's mother said something fair.

"You can't say that." Jing's father sighed, "After all, we need to develop the economy. I suddenly understand a little bit. What do you think China will become after the market economy is opened up?"

"Suppose that Samadhi Tower does not exist." Father Jing crossed out "Samadhi Tower" on the blackboard: "Suppose that this food street is flourishing. The first batch of eliminated shops will definitely not be able to buy goods. But this possibility will gradually disappear with the passage of time and the opening of the market. Then, it will be like the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, each showing their magical powers. During this period, many shops will make money and gradually expand..."

"If there is no standard for Samadhi Tower, then, son, the dirtiness and mess you mentioned may cause big problems." Father Jing pointed out the problem incisively.

"Yes, that's what I mean." Jing Yu nodded: "This is only the second stage. After the second stage, rent withdrawal happens from time to time, but in fact, we have to clear out many stores ourselves. Because their kitchens are so dirty and bad, sometimes we doubt whether it is really okay to eat those things."

"You have played a supervisory role, which is also what the functional departments should do. In other words, the functional departments should assist in the first stage and supervise in the second stage." Jing's father scratched his chin.