The Fallen Star Tower has been renovated.
Meng Ruping, accompanied by the service staff of the Fallen Star Tower, has thoroughly cleaned the place and is ready to open for business at any time.
In the kitchen, everything is almost prepared, except for the absence of a head chef.
Li Zhi has not called to urge Huang Yewei. Nearly ten days have passed without a call from him, leaving Li Zhi feeling somewhat disheartened. Although he is not entirely dependent on Huang Yewei, deep down, Li Zhi truly desires to convince Huang Fatty to join him. Disgusting Zhao Xueying is just one aspect; on the other hand, as an outsider in the high-end dining scene of Haicheng, he needs a guide, and Huang Fatty is the perfect match.
"Huang, have you made up your mind?" My Fallen Star Tower has been fully renovated and is ready for use. "Everything is in place, we just need your support," Li Zhi told Huang Yewei, who may be able to delay, but Li Zhi cannot wait.
The daily expenses of the Fallen Star Tower are not insignificant. Although Li Zhi is not lacking in wealth, no one's riches come without effort.
"Brother, are you really considering this?" Huang Yewei asked.
Li Zhi smiled and said, "Huang, don't underestimate my Fallen Star Tower." The investment alone has exceeded one billion dollars. If we're going to do this, we have to go big!
Huang Yewei squinted in disbelief. "One billion?" Are you kidding me?
The Fallen Star Tower is only three stories high, and even with the full area, it wouldn't exceed 500 square meters. Does it really require a billion-dollar investment? Even if it were just ten million, Huang Fatty wouldn't believe it.
Li Zhi chuckled, "I'm not joking. The budget is indeed one billion." "If not, I'll give you my head!"
Li Zhi's budget does indeed reach one billion due to expenses such as buying the storefront, recruiting staff, preparing ingredients, renovating the place, and purchasing equipment. As he said, "If we're going to do this, we have to go big." The Fallen Star Tower aims to challenge the reputation of the Star Moon Bay Hotel, Zhao Xueying, and the Zhao family. Without a solid foundation, depth, and strength, how can we aspire to join the esteemed ranks of Haicheng's top restaurants and compete with the Zhao family and the Star Moon Bay Hotel?
"Would you like to persuade me to come over?" "Fine, but I want 50% ownership of the Fallen Star Tower," Huang Yewei said, his eyes glinting. He had already discussed this with his family, and they viewed their relationship with the Star Moon Bay Hotel as a simple partnership, not indebted to the Zhao family.
If he is not happy at the Star Moon Bay Hotel, he should consider leaving and starting a business with friends. Opening a restaurant would be a good move. However, Huang Fatty failed to mention that the person he wants to partner with has conflicts with the Zhao family.
With an annual salary of only word-sub0,0000,000 at the Star Moon Bay Hotel and being treated like a lackey in front of Zhao Xueying, Huang Yewei had had enough. Li Zhi's offer was enticing, with an annual salary of 3 million, a luxury car, and a 5% bonus. After working at the Star Moon Bay Hotel for six years and with his family not owing anything to the Zhao family, why should he continue to serve Zhao Xueying at the Star Moon Bay Hotel?
Moreover, Huang Fatty is not stupid. Although Li Zhi is young, if his "Happy Fish Balls" business takes off, who knows what the future holds.
Do not underestimate the old or the young man who is poor.
50% ownership of the Fallen Star Tower? Huang Fatty is really pushing it. Li Zhi has already stated that the total investment in the Fallen Star Tower exceeds one billion dollars. Does he really want to take half of it? If he is capable, Li Zhi would consider it, but the key is that he is not worth that price.
"Huang, are you kidding me?" Not even 1% of the terms can be changed as they were already agreed upon last time. "At this price, I could easily poach a head chef from any hotel in Haicheng," Li Zhi shook his head.
After a brief pause, he added, "And I can guarantee that the 5% dividend from the Fallen Star Tower will not be less than your annual salary."
Huang Fatty wanted to haggle with Li Zhi, but that wasn't going to happen. Li Zhi wanted someone to manage the Fallen Star Tower, not an ancestor. The price he offered was already generous.
"If I leave, I will offend Zhao Xueying." However...
Li Zhi interrupted Huang Fatty, smiling, "Are you friends with her, or are you friends with money?" "We work for money, don't we?" How about this: go talk to her. Tell her that someone wants to hire you away and see if she'll offer you a seven-figure annual salary and a 5% hotel dividend. If she can, then stay at the Star Moon Bay Hotel. If not, come to me. How about that?
Huang Yewei thought for a moment and smiled wryly. If he spoke to Zhao Xueying in that manner, she definitely wouldn't try to keep him. The Star Moon Bay Hotel doesn't need him. In front of Zhao Xueying, he's just a senior errand boy.
"Huang, don't think too much." "Come over," Li Zhi encouraged with a smile. "Why don't you come to the Fallen Star Tower tonight?" If you like it, stay. If not, please leave. "I won't force you, okay?"
"Okay!" Huang Yewei nodded in agreement.
In the evening, Huang Yewei arrived discreetly, wearing a hat and a mask, afraid of being seen. Li Zhi had someone meet him at the door.
When he entered, Li Zhi saw his attire and couldn't help but laugh. What is the point of covering his face so tightly? With his unique body size, anyone acquainted with him would be able to recognize him just by looking at his back.
"Mr. Li, the service staff here are all very skilled." "Where did you find them?" Huang Yewei asked with a glint in his eyes.
"They are indeed skilled." I recruited them from various restaurants at a high price. Each one is an elite in the service industry. "Not only are the service staff skilled, but the kitchen team also consists of three top chefs and ten senior chefs, each with their own specialties," Li Zhi replied with a smile.
He then walked to the display cabinet in the hall, which was completely covered in black cloth to prevent anyone from seeing its contents from the outside.
Apart from the kitchen, the entire ground floor was a grand exhibition hall.
Li Zhi went over and removed the black cloth.
"Is this... "Lobster?" Huang Yewei stared at the lobster in the display cabinet. It was nearly one and a half meters long, weighing dozens of pounds, with its eyes wide.
"Exactly!" Li Zhi nodded with a smile.
Huang Yewei swallowed and exclaimed, "This size is almost like that of a king lobster!"
Li Zhi shrugged and said with a smile, "I don't know about that." I can supply the Fallen Star Tower with ten of these every month, and two hundred lobsters weighing over ten pounds each.
He then went to the adjacent display cabinet and uncovered each item one by one.
Abalone, lobster, whole premium bluefin tuna, and more – all top-notch ingredients. Even in a coastal city like Haicheng, they are rare.
"With all these ingredients, do you think you can make a name for yourself in Haicheng?" Li Zhi asked Huang Yewei.
Huang Fatty's eyes sparkled, and he nodded vigorously, "Yes, we must." With so many positive aspects, we will not only establish a reputation in Haicheng but also make the Fallen Star Tower unparalleled in the entire province!
"How about it, Huang?" "Do you want to join me in making this happen?" Li Zhi asked with a smile.