It was clear that on this matter, Huo Shiqian was exceptionally insistent.
Xia Chuyi furrowed her brow, thought for a moment, and finally said, "Brother Shi Qian, let it be this way—I'll take your money, but as per the old rules, consider it your investment in shares."
Huo Shiqian also furrowed his brow, but seeing Xia Chuyi's conflicted expression, he could only purse his lips and then said, "As you wish."
After all, his purpose was just to have Xia Chuyi accept the money.
Otherwise, he feared his girl was working too hard.
As for counting it as shares… anyway, the dividends he received, he still intended to give to Xia Chuyi.
Huo Shiqian thought to himself: It's just this girl who always has to be so precise.
Well, let her have her way then.
Huo Shiqian didn't say anything more.
Seeing Huo Shiqian agree, Xia Chuyi nodded and said, "Okay, then it's settled."
"Your money I accept, but it will be considered your investment in shares."
"As you wish," Huo Shiqian repeated.
Thus, the two of them finally reached a consensus on this issue.
However, it wasn't long before Xia Chuyi looked conflicted again and said, "But even with the funds, I don't have enough staff!"
Opening a branch isn't like other things; you must choose someone extremely reliable, someone you can completely trust, to manage the branch.
As for the franchise model, never mind that her "Youwei" wasn't famous enough yet. Even if "Youwei" was already famous, the franchise model currently wasn't feasible in China.
Therefore, she could only choose to open branches, and maybe consider franchising later when opportunities arose.
However, for opening branches, she must have reliable people she trusted to manage them.
Otherwise, how could she be sure that someone found on short notice would not misbehave?
If she encountered such people, "Youwei's" reputation could collapse in minutes.
After all, the restaurant industry is one where reputation is paramount.
Once there was a problem, people wouldn't trust it anymore.
Xia Chuyi explained these details to Huo Shiqian, mingled with her concerns.
She originally just wanted to tell him that he didn't need so much money, nor could he open that many stores for now.
However, Huo Shiqian suddenly asked, "Do you need manpower?"
"Huh?" Xia Chuyi blinked, observing Huo Shiqian's contemplative expression, and thought to herself: Uncle Liberation Army, are you planning to provide not just money but also personnel?
"If you need reliable manpower, I can recommend someone," Huo Shiqian said.
Xia Chuyi was speechless.
Uncle Liberation Army, do you think you are Doraemon?
Whatever she needs, he provides?
No, if he keeps this up, she might seriously consider marrying him!
"Brother Shi Qian, I think…" Xia Chuyi also thought for a moment and said in a measured tone, "Your people surely are useful, no need to introduce them to me."
Even with Huang Xiaoyun, Xia Chuyi felt it was slightly an underutilization of talent—
Or rather, she felt that someone like Wang Xiaoyun working in the restaurant business was somewhat wasteful.
However, as "Youwei" would continue to grow, she would one day provide Huang Xiaoyun with enough platform to showcase his skills.
Xia Chuyi spoke very earnestly, while Huo Shiqian simply patted her head gently and asked, "What are you thinking about?"
"When did I ever say that I would introduce my needed subordinates to you?"
Huo Shiqian shook his head and said, "I meant the ex-soldiers who used to work under me."