Chapter 1347 Business is Booming
"Ladies, what would you like to eat?" Fu Daqiang asked with a beaming smile.
"We want authentic Sichuan cuisine!"
"Judging by your accents, you must be from Sichuan Province."
"Yes, yes."
"Although I am from the capital, I love Sichuan the most. I lived there for over ten years. Our master chef is a native of Sichuan, and his Sichuan dishes are extremely authentic. Rest assured, our Sichuan cuisine is absolutely genuine."
"Haha, that's wonderful! If your food is good, we'll come to your restaurant for our hometown gatherings!"
"That would be fantastic. We definitely won't disappoint you."
Fu Daqiang quickly ushered the guests into a private room.
"How is it, are there more guests?" Chen Xuan said sarcastically.
At this moment, Master Guo was speechless, his face ashen, devoid of any joy.
Following them, wave after wave of guests arrived. The private room was filled in the blink of an eye, and many people were seated in the lobby. The kitchen staff were incredibly busy, and Fu Daqiang was beaming with joy.
He hadn't expected his restaurant to turn around so quickly!
Taking a moment, Fu Daqiang rushed over and bowed repeatedly to Chen Xuan.
"Thank you, Mr. Chen. You are truly my savior, Fu Daqiang! All your meals today are on the house. Whatever you want to eat later, just ask, and I'll provide it for free!"
Chen Xuan smiled and nodded. "Then I won't stand on ceremony."
Su Yunxi and the others were beaming with delight.
While a meal was not a significant matter, to eat like this in such a manner was definitely a moment of pride.
Master Guo, listening to these words, felt each syllable strike him like a harsh slap.
"Who is the boss!"
Suddenly, a loud shout echoed.
A burly man, standing at least 1.9 meters tall, walked in from outside, his fierce eyes scanning the surroundings. His voice was as loud as a bell, his expression ferocious, and he clearly looked like trouble. He wore gold chains around his neck and wrists.
"Hahaha, didn't you say business was good? Here comes trouble!" Master Guo sneered.
Fu Daqiang also felt that these people were likely here to cause trouble.
However, Chen Xuan's eyes narrowed. Although the burly man looked fierce, there was no killing intent on his face. Clearly, he was not here to cause trouble today.
He said with a smile, "Boss Fu, guests have arrived, why don't you go and welcome them?"
Fu Daqiang was taken aback. Looking at Chen Xuan's eyes, he didn't know what to say. He couldn't just let the person stand there, so he braced himself and stepped forward, saying softly, "Please come in, sir?"
"I won't be sitting down!"
"Oh? Then... then what is your business?"
Upon hearing that it wasn't for a meal, Fu Daqiang's legs went weak, and he almost knelt on the ground. He stammered, "May I ask what brings you here?"
"I'm from the Wu Dong Chamber of Commerce. Our chamber of commerce will be holding a celebration banquet in three days, and we've decided on your Fu Lai Ju. Can you handle it?"
As soon as he said this, it felt like a blessing from heaven.
Fu Daqiang's eyes trembled, and he stood there, stunned.
So, they weren't here to cause trouble, but to book a banquet!
He breathed a sigh of relief.
"Can your Fu Lai Ju take on this business?"
"Yes, of course!"
Fu Daqiang nodded vigorously. This was a great opportunity to make money, and Fu Lai Ju hadn't hosted a grand banquet in a long time. He wanted to take this opportunity to restore its reputation.
"That's good. Remember, it's in three days."
With that, the burly man turned to leave.
"That deposit..."
Although it was a booking, Fu Daqiang dared not be careless, as there were always people who tried to get away without paying.
The burly man stopped in his tracks, his fierce gaze making Fu Daqiang's heart leap into his throat again.
"Almost forgot about this!"
The burly man patted his forehead, opened his briefcase, and took out a hundred thousand yuan, throwing it into Fu Daqiang's arms. "Here's a deposit of one hundred thousand yuan. Serve me with your best specifications!"
"Certainly, certainly!"
Fu Daqiang quickly agreed.
His restaurant wasn't too large, and a hundred thousand yuan was enough to cover the costs.
It seemed they were genuinely here to dine.
After the burly man left, Fu Daqiang came before Chen Xuan and expressed his gratitude once more.
Master Guo's face turned from green to white. He never imagined that this rough-looking man would come to Fu Lai Ju to book a banquet.
Su Yunxi smiled. "Boss Fu, our company is also planning to hold a banquet. Could Boss Fu help us arrange it?"
"Haha, you're welcome to come, and I, Fu Daqiang, will gladly host it for you free of charge."
"No need for free, though."
Su Yunxi didn't want to take advantage of the situation and immediately offered to pay a deposit, but Fu Daqiang firmly refused. They temporarily settled the matter, with details to be discussed later.
"We're full and satisfied, let's go," Chen Xuan said, looking at Su Yunxi and the others.
Everyone indicated they were full, and the group headed out. Fu Daqiang personally saw them off.
Chen Xuan advised, "Boss Fu, as the saying goes, success depends on effort. Although I've set up a wealth-gathering formation for you, if you don't serve good food, even the best feng shui will be useless."
"I stand corrected!" Fu Daqiang agreed wholeheartedly.
As for Master Guo, he had lost all face and dared not linger. Otherwise, Fu Daqiang might even demand the remuneration he had given back. He quickly slipped away.
Master Guo intended to leave quietly, but as soon as he reached the outside, he saw a familiar figure alighting from a Mercedes-Benz.
Master Guo lunged forward, grabbed the person's arm, and shouted, "Master!"
It turned out this person was none other than Master Guo's master, Master Zhang!
Master Zhang had been helping a real estate tycoon with feng shui that day, and it had gotten late, so he came to Fu Lai Ju for a meal, only to unexpectedly run into Master Guo.
"Little Guo, what are you doing here?!" Master Zhang frowned as he looked at Master Guo.
"And who is this?" asked Wu Zirong, the real estate magnate accompanying Master Zhang.
"This is my disciple, known as Master Guo."
"Oh, Master Guo of the feng shui world, it's an honor to meet you," Wu Zirong said with a smile, extending his hand.
Master Guo, however, didn't have time to shake hands. After a perfunctory gesture, he quickly said to Master Zhang, "I came to assess the feng shui of Fu Lai Ju."
"Oh?"
Master Zhang glanced at Fu Lai Ju, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
Fu Lai Ju was thriving, with abundant fortune and an excellent feng shui layout!
He chuckled, "Little Guo, after a few days, you've made Fu Lai Ju so prosperous. Your skills have truly improved!"
He knew Master Guo's capabilities very well. Logically, Master Guo shouldn't possess such skill. In his opinion, Master Guo's feng shui and mystical arts had advanced significantly.
Master Guo's old face flushed red. He truly wished he could find a hole to disappear into.
The reason Fu Lai Ju had become like this had nothing to do with him!
Seeing Master Guo remain silent, Master Zhang didn't think much of it, assuming Master Guo was tacitly acknowledging his words.
Wu Zirong, being quite adept at social niceties, promptly praised Master Guo and invited him to sit with them. People like them were shrewd. He had heard of Master Guo's reputation, and having him as a contact in the future could be beneficial.