The wind howled and the rain poured outside!
The air of autumn enveloped the earth, wind and rain withering everything!
Love was sweet and tender inside!
The scent of spring filled the entire room, hormones permeated everywhere!
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While Chen Nan's side was filled with tender love, warm as spring.
Xu Qingxin, on the other hand, was alone, filled with loneliness and heartache!
Although Chen Nan hadn't said where he was going, one thing was obvious.
He and Jian Ning were more than just ordinary friends.
At this very moment, the two of them were most likely together!
Thinking of this, a wave of bitterness washed over Xu Qingxin!
She had never imagined that someone as outstanding as herself would end up in such a state!
That she would fall for a scumbag!
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The next day.
The rain stopped and the sky cleared!
Pushing open the window, the autumn breeze greeted them.
Because of the autumn rain, the temperature had dropped by several degrees.
It felt inexplicably refreshing!
After breakfast, Chen Nan and Jian Ning left the summer resort together.
As for Xu Qingxin, she remained there, waiting for Chen Nan to treat her illness!
Waiting for the filming of "Long Yin".
Chen Nan did not return to the company with Jian Ning, but went to the newly renovated Shannan Restaurant in the bustling city center.
The restaurant was decorated in a Chinese style, simple yet grand.
This was the headquarters of Shannan Restaurant, five floors in total, covering over three thousand square meters.
It could accommodate over a thousand diners at once!
Jiang Jiancheng had not only renovated the restaurant but also hired many chefs and well-presented waitstaff.
After briefly explaining the restaurant's progress, Jiang Jiancheng said, "Mr. Chen, Luo's Catering across the street will have a trial opening tomorrow. I heard that all dishes will be 50% off during the opening period, and there will also be top-up and cashback promotions. The discounts are quite substantial!"
Chen Nan nodded slightly, "Since that's the case, then we'll offer a 30% discount. We must appear stronger than them."
Chen Nan established the restaurant not to make money, but to help his father drive Luo Guangyao out of Jizhou!
After all, his mother and two younger sisters disliked him!
Luo Guangyao must be driven out of Jizhou!
The 30% discount was actually a reverse marketing strategy to attract more attention!
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The second day.
Luo's Catering and Shannan Catering opened simultaneously.
This was quite a spectacle!
Even though Shannan Catering was newly established and had no reputation whatsoever.
But to directly confront Luo's Catering showed great courage.
However.
Luo's Catering offered a 50% discount, while you offered a 70% discount. What kind of bizarre move was this?
Did you really think people didn't understand where the better discounts were?
Did you really think people were fools?
As it turned out.
Luo's Catering was indeed more popular!
It attracted many customers to dine and check in!
After all, Luo's Catering ranked in the top ten in the national catering industry and had many loyal patrons.
Some people from Ningji, when traveling on business, would go to Luo's Catering first.
Not to mention that they had now opened Luo's Catering in Jizhou, so people felt compelled to show their support.
Especially since Luo Guangyao had also invited many internet celebrities to check in and promote the restaurant.
Coupled with the numerous promotional offers during the opening, this kept Luo's Catering's popularity high.
Meanwhile, Shannan Catering's business was noticeably quieter.
Although there were some customers, their numbers were less than a quarter of Luo's Catering's.
This was a battle of heritage!
Even though Luo's Catering was an external brand, it had a heritage of decades or even a century. How could a small Shannan Catering compete?
"If this continues, we'll have to close these few stores in a few days!"
Although it was a day of grand opening, Chen Shan looked worried.
Business wasn't as good as the establishment across the street.
If he couldn't drive Luo Guangyao out of Jizhou, how could he stand tall in front of his wife and two daughters?
"Dad, don't be discouraged yet. This is not something to be rushed," Chen Nan said with a relaxed expression. "I admit that Luo's Catering is doing very well right now, but that's mainly due to their reputation drawing in crowds."
"As for the taste of Luo's Catering, hmph, it's just so-so."
"Once their popularity wanes, those customers will definitely come to our restaurant!"
"I hope so!" Chen Shan sighed, clearly lacking confidence.
Chen Nan didn't try to comfort his father further.
After all, he had great confidence in medicinal cuisine.
Medicinal cuisine recipes were divided into high, medium, and low tiers. Although he had given Pei Jian a recipe for medicinal cuisine before, it was for a regular home-style restaurant, so he gave him a low-tier recipe.
This time, he had brought out medium and high-tier recipes. As long as the medicinal cuisine was integrated into the dishes, it could significantly enhance their flavor.
It could even have a nourishing effect!
Just then.
A guest arrived.
However.
Upon seeing the visitor, Chen Shan's face turned green!
The visitor was none other than Luo Guangyao, the owner of Luo's Catering.
He was dressed in a suit, smoking a cigar, with an arrogant expression.
After entering the restaurant, Luo Guangyao first surveyed the empty hall, then exclaimed, "Brother Chen, I truly didn't expect your restaurant's business to be so quiet!"
"Unlike our restaurant, it's packed with people and incredibly noisy!"
"Honestly, I don't really like that noisy atmosphere!"
Chen Nan chuckled, "Your restaurant's business will decline soon!"
"Is that so?" Luo Guangyao smiled playfully. "I don't think so. After all, Luo's Catering has a history of nearly a hundred years and an excellent reputation. Unlike you, who have just been established and have no heritage, how can you retain customers' appetites?"
"Uh... is it inaccurate to say it like that?"
"You can't retain customers' appetites, but you can't even attract customers in the first place!"
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have laughed."
"But seeing you invest so much money and lose everything down to your underwear, I really can't hold back!"
He then burst into unrestrained laughter.
Chen Shan snorted, "The one who laughs last is the winner!"
"It's obvious that person can only be me, not you!" Luo Guangyao took a puff of his cigar, his eyes turning cold.
"You all claim to want to defeat me and drive me out of Jizhou, thereby proving yourselves to them."
"I admit, your actions are admirable!"
"However, you shouldn't treat me like a pushover."
"I, Luo Guangyao, am the chairman of the Luo Group in the provincial capital. How can I be defeated by mere cats and dogs like you?"
"You think too highly of yourselves!"
With that, he casually sat down at a dining table. "Forget it, let's not talk about those things anymore. I'm here to support you today. Have someone prepare a couple of your signature dishes for me to try!"
Chen Shan was about to get angry when he heard Chen Nan say, "Have the kitchen prepare some signature dishes for Uncle Luo!"
"Yes!" The waiter turned and left.
Chen Shan looked at Chen Nan in confusion, not understanding why he wanted Luo Guangyao to dine there!