There was even a queue at the entrance.
The hot pot kept boiling.
The meat skewers on the grill never stopped.
Standing beside the inner passageway, Hashirama looked at the shop full of customers and couldn't help but nod.
"Boss, this method really works."
"The half-price offer was met with a full house."
The Tobirama he kept accounts.
"Half-price discounts can only be used for opening day customer acquisition."
"Based on the current customer flow, we won't lack business even after prices are restored to normal."
Izuna sent out a new batch of ingredients from the kitchen.
"Alcohol sales have also increased."
Many customers order alcohol when they eat hot pot.
Zhang Yu was very satisfied with the state of the store.
The tavern is run independently; customers leave after they've finished their drinks.
Now that hot pot and barbecue are more popular, people stay longer, and their spending has increased accordingly.
The first group of guests didn't leave until the afternoon.
New guests quickly filled the seats.
On the first day of business for the hot pot and barbecue restaurant, there were almost no empty tables.
In the evening, Zhang Yu temporarily left the new store and called all the senior executives into the conference room.
The long table was quickly filled with people on both sides.
Zhang Yu sat in the main seat.
"I called you all here today to discuss our future business plans."
Hashirama picked up the snacks on the table.
"Didn't the hot pot restaurant just open?"
"Just opening doesn't prevent us from continuing preparations."
Zhang Yu said, "The tavern is getting more and more crowded."
"Wages, food supplies, apartment costs, and daily expenses are all increasing."
"Relying on just one tavern won't last long."
He opened the ledger in the Tobirama.
"The tavern's current revenue is sufficient to sustain it."
"But continuing to call up employees will increase expenses."
"It's definitely necessary to prepare in advance."
Zhang Yu tapped the desktop.
"Hot pot and barbecue restaurants are just the first step."
"Next, I'm planning to open a midnight disco."
"Open another ghost-themed card room."
"Billiards rooms and video game arcades can also be arranged gradually."
Everyone looked at Zhang Yu.
Asura was the first to speak.
What do people do at midnight disco clubs?
"Drinking, listening to music, dancing."
"Open in the evening."
Hashirama immediately became interested.
"You can dance while drinking?"
"Certainly."
"You can go Tenten then."
Hashirama nodded directly.
"This project is good."
Zhang Yu continued, "If we have the means in the future, we'll take over all the shops in the surrounding area."
"Ideally, we should buy the whole street."
"Foot baths, hot springs, and bathhouses will all be arranged."
"Finally, we'll turn it into a commercial street for the dead."
The meeting room fell silent for a few seconds.
Izuna put down the notes in his hand.
"The whole street?"
"Right."
Zhang Yu pointed out the window.
"Start from the tavern and expand outwards to both sides."
"Eating, drinking, bathing, and entertainment are all concentrated here."
"Once the guests arrive, they don't need to leave all day."
Tobirama quickly calculated the income.
"If all the projects can drive traffic to each other, the profits will far exceed those of running a tavern alone."
Zabuza crossed his arms.
"We'll need more people then."
That's why I'm planning to continue hiring.
Zhang Yu looked at everyone.
This matter cannot be accomplished in one go.
"First, secure the premises, then gradually renovate them."
At that moment, Ban raised his hand.
What is a card and chess room?
Zhang Yu looked at him.
"A place specifically for playing cards and chess."
"It contains mahjong tiles, playing cards, and dice."
"We will also prepare various types of chess."
Ban sat up straight.
How do you play mahjong?
Four people per table.
"Draw cards, play cards, and finally determine the winner based on the card combinations."
Where are the playing cards?
More ways to play.
Zhang Yu briefly explained several rules.
Ban's expression changed after hearing this.
Hashirama also became interested.
"Can this kind of game actually have a winner and a loser?"
"Certainly."
"It can also be used to calculate points."
Zangetsu immediately looked at Hashirama.
"After the card and chess room opens, let's have a game first."
Hashirama smiled and agreed.
"Let's compete then."
You've hardly ever beaten me at chess.
Mahjong is not like chess.
"We'll see when the time comes."
Indra also asked, "What are the ways to play dice?"
Zhang Yu offered a few more explanations.
The interest in the meeting room was completely piqued.
Asura even put down the snacks.
"Boss, when will the card and mahjong room open?"
The storefront came first.
Ban immediately stood up.
" Hashirama and I will go and take over the shops around here."
Hashirama paused for a moment.
"Now?"
"The sooner the better."
Madara looked at Tobirama.
You'll handle the paperwork and pricing.
The Tobirama closed the ledger.
"Can."
Hashirama also stood up.
"Let's go take a look together."
The three quickly left the meeting room.
Zhang Yu looked at the remaining people again.
The hot pot and barbecue restaurant is now open for business.
"You can't keep me watching over you all the time."
He pointed to the Asura and Indra.
"The new store will be managed by the two of you."
Asura patted his chest and agreed.
"No problem."
But as soon as he finished speaking, he remembered something else.
"Boss."
"If I'm managing new stores every day, will I have no time to hang out with Hashirama?"
Indra looked at him helplessly.
You know the Shadow Clone Technique.
Asura stopped moving.
"Yes."
Indra continued, "You have Sage Body, Chakra recovery speed is fast."
" The Shadow Clone can handle the work at the shop, while the main body can still go out."
"Or the main body can work, Shadow Clone go play."
Asura grew increasingly pleased as he listened.
"You can do that?"
" Shadow Clone are capable of handling things."
"You only used it for fighting before?"
Asura scratched his head.
"Almost."
Zhang Yu finalized the deal immediately.
"Then let's arrange it this way."
"Starting tomorrow, Asura and Indra will be in charge of the hot pot and barbecue restaurant."
"You will manage the operations, the ingredients, and the staff arrangements."
Indra nodded.
"Clear."
Asura was no longer worried.
"Leave it to us."
A system notification then popped up.
[bite!]
The expansion task for the hot pot and barbecue restaurant has been completed.
[Congratulations, host, you have received 100,000 gold coins.]
[Congratulations, host, you have been granted one chance to summon an undead.]
[Current remaining undead summoning opportunities: 2.]
Looking at the reward, Zhang Yu felt much better.
100,000 gold coins will be credited directly to your account.
The chance to summon undead has been reset to two.
The tavern is currently most short-staffed.
Although there seemed to be quite a few people in the lobby, Ino and Hinata were only temporarily helping out.
Yugao has just officially started working.
Izuna was in charge of the kitchen.
Tobirama was in charge of finances.
Zabuza has his own job.
Madara and Hashirama will next need to deal with the store expansion.
Indra and Asura were reassigned to the new shop.
The only female employees truly suited for long-term roles in the front office are Bai and Xiang.
"We need to carefully choose who to summon next."
"It would be best to hire more female employees."
After the meeting ended, everyone left one after another.
Zhang Yu walked out of the conference room and ran into Bai.
Bai was holding a stack of empty plates.
Upon seeing Zhang Yu, his pace noticeably slowed.
Bai had been restless ever since he woke up in the morning.
He wasn't really drunk last night.
He remained conscious throughout the process of Ino and the others changing his clothes.