Reborn in 79, the educated youth wife regretted her divorce.

Chapter 162 To be honest

Although his explanation was somewhat far-fetched, Yu Hai couldn't find a better reason.

Most importantly, Jiang Yang's understanding of Sichuan cuisine is genuine!

This insight and skill are definitely not something that can be faked!

Thinking of this, Yu Hai admired Jiang Yang even more.

Seeing that the time was right, Jiang Yang slowly said, "Master Yu, to be honest, the reason I came to Sichuan Province this time is to ask you to come out of retirement and go to the capital to help me manage 'Chef Yang'."

"Chef Yang's restaurant is a joint venture between us and the Zhou family. You've probably heard about the Zhou family's influence in Beijing. With the Zhou family as your backing, you absolutely don't need to worry about your development in Beijing!"

He deliberately brought up the Zhou family to reassure Yu Hai.

Yu Hai's eyes lit up.

The Zhou family of the capital?

That was a very prominent and wealthy family!

Although he lived in Sichuan Province, he had heard of the Zhou family's reputation.

Being able to get involved with the Zhou family is not something an ordinary person can do!

This young Mr. Jiang seems to be no ordinary person!

He said happily, "Boss Jiang, thank you for thinking so highly of me! I, Yu Hai, am willing to go to Beijing with you! Don't worry, I will definitely make the 'Chef Yang' brand famous for you!"

Jiang Yang couldn't help but exclaim, "Master Yu, with your skills, I absolutely trust you!"

"Mr. Jiang, you flatter me." Yu Hai smiled modestly.

"Master Yu, don't worry, once we get to the capital, I will definitely give you the best treatment!" Jiang Yang said sincerely.

"How about this: a monthly salary of 120, plus a year-end bonus? What do you think?"

One hundred and twenty?

Yu Hai's eyes widened in disbelief.

This Mr. Jiang is incredibly generous!

Jiang Yang continued, "In addition to your salary, I've also arranged accommodation for you—a free studio apartment, ready to move in. Are you satisfied?"

"Satisfied! Satisfied! Extremely satisfied!"

Yu Hai nodded repeatedly, so excited he could hardly speak.

Seeing that he was satisfied, Jiang Yang changed the subject and asked, "Master Yu, besides Sichuan cuisine, do you have any expertise in hot pot?"

Yu Hai paused for a moment, then asked, puzzled, "Boss Jiang, why are you asking this?"

"I want to open an authentic Sichuan hot pot restaurant in Beijing," Jiang Yang said frankly.

Sichuan hot pot, that's a delicacy that became popular all over the country in later generations!

In the 1980s, there were not many decent hot pot restaurants in Beijing.

He wanted to seize the opportunity and be the first to try something new!

Upon hearing this, Yu Hai couldn't help but frown.

"Mr. Jiang, if I may be so blunt, hot pot... that's something for common people, not something that can be served at a formal table. It's completely different from Sichuan cuisine!"

Jiang Yang smiled and said unhurriedly, "Master Yu, I don't like what you're saying. Who are restaurants for? Aren't they for ordinary people? When we run a restaurant, we have to cater to the general public and provide them with dishes they like and can afford. Besides, highbrow and lowbrow cuisines each have their own merits, and they don't conflict with each other!"

Yu Hai was speechless for a moment.

He had to admit that Jiang Yang was right.

Ultimately, running a restaurant depends on the market and customer demand.

He paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Mr. Jiang, to be honest, I also know how to make hot pot. If you really want to open a hot pot restaurant in Beijing, I can help you."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yang was overjoyed.

"That's great! Master Yu, I'm relieved to hear you say that! Then it's settled. Go back and prepare to come to the capital to join us as soon as possible!"

"Okay!" Yu Hai readily agreed.

After Yu Hai left, only Jiang Yang, Zhou Limin, and Zhou Liming remained in the room.

Zhou Limin couldn't help but ask, "Jiang Yang, are you really planning to open a hot pot restaurant in Beijing?"

"Yes, is there a problem?" Jiang Yang asked in return.

"No...nothing's wrong." Zhou Limin shook her head. "It's just that I feel...a little..."

"Senior sister, I know what you're thinking." Jiang Yang smiled. "However, I have my own plans. By the way, there's something else I'd like to discuss with you."

Zhou Liming asked, "What is it?"

"I want to go to Chongqing," Jiang Yang said.

Chongqing?

Zhou Limin and Zhou Liming exchanged a glance, both somewhat puzzled.

Zhou Liming asked, "What are you going to Chongqing for?"

“Chongqing has a large population and convenient transportation; it’s a good place,” Jiang Yang said slowly.

"I've heard that Chongqing will develop rapidly after the reform and opening up, and I'd like to go and see if there are any business opportunities there."

"No problem, I'll take care of it!" Zhou Liming patted his chest and readily agreed.

"I'll drive you there myself tomorrow! I know Chongqing well!"

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Liming," Jiang Yang said with a smile.

Zhou Liming waved his hand dismissively, seemingly unconcerned.

"Hey, we're brothers, no need to be so polite!"

That evening, Jiang Yang went to the hotel room alone and knocked on Chu Lan's door.

"Come in," Chu Lan's voice came from inside.

Jiang Yang pushed open the door and entered, only to see Chu Lan sitting at the table, flipping through some documents.

He walked over and asked softly, "Still busy working so late?"

Chu Lan looked up at him, her expression somewhat tired.

"Yes, there are some documents that need to be organized."

Jiang Yang sat down opposite her and got straight to the point: "Tomorrow, we'll split into two groups."

Chu Lan put down the documents in her hand and looked at him.

"How to say?"

"Go take a look at the obelisk," Jiang Yang said in a low voice.

"Pay close attention to the shops over there. If the price is right, rent them if possible. The longer the lease term, the better. You can pay in full upfront."

Chu Lan was somewhat puzzled.

That place is quite remote and not very popular, so why did Jiang Yang ask her to rent a shop there?

Jiang Yang seemed to see through her thoughts and slowly explained, "That place will become a national fashion landmark in the future. We need to plan ahead and seize the opportunity to prepare for any eventuality."

Although Chu Lan didn't understand why he said that, she still nodded.

"okay, I get it."

The next morning, after having breakfast, Jiang Yang and his group set off for Chongqing.

Zhou Liming drove Chu Lan straight to the obelisk.

Jiang Yang, along with Zhou Limin, rushed to the First Machinery Factory located in the center of Chongqing City.

The car bumped along the way and finally arrived at the gate of the First Machinery Factory.

Jiang Yang got out of the car and looked up.

The factory gate was tightly closed, and the paint on the gate had peeled off, revealing rusty iron sheets underneath.

The entire factory area was deathly silent; not a single machine could be heard.

Zhou Limin looked at the scene before her, somewhat incredulous.

"This...this is the First Machinery Factory?"

“Yes.” Jiang Yang nodded.

He remembered hearing about this machinery factory in his previous life.

In the 1950s and 60s, this was a leading technological unit in the country, and the equipment it produced was top-notch!

Unfortunately, after entering the 1970s, for well-known reasons, the factory gradually declined.

By the early 1980s, production had completely ceased, leaving it in ruins.

However, this unit has a large number of highly skilled workers and managers!

If he could take over this factory, it would be of great benefit to his future foray into heavy industry!