Food Stall: Customers Chase Me across the Country

Chapter 486 - 484: Terms Agreed

"What? Did I see that right? Boss Wang is back in the country? And he went to a zoo in Nanjing?"

"Hahaha! I’m from Nanjing, I know that place, I have to check it out!"

"It’s not far from my house either. I’ve been following Boss Wang for so long and he finally shows up near my home! If I don’t check in every day this time, I wouldn’t be doing this location justice!"

"Brothers from out of town, no need to come here. We’ll try it out for you, no need to come and take our share, I’m really afraid of Boss Wang’s ’limited edition’ catchphrase."

"Too late for the guy upstairs, check this out!"

This guy immediately posted a screenshot in the group, showing a plane ticket from Tianjin to Nanjing.

"I was just wondering what to do with the rest of my holiday and Boss Wang gave me the answer, perfect time to take the family to the zoo."

As soon as Wang Fan’s message was sent, the group exploded, messages popping up nonstop, making Wang Fan a bit dizzy.

Anyone seeing this scene would feel a bit proud.

The director, Liu Yuan, sitting in his office, was already anxious. Half the day had passed and there was no telling how this big boss was feeling about the zoo.

He wasn’t very hopeful at first, but after Zhang Chunming’s introduction, he thought, if they could keep this person here for a few days, perhaps the zoo really could see a significant increase in visitors.

As long as visitors are attracted, he didn’t believe the zoo couldn’t retain them!

"Stay, stay, stay..."

Liu Yuan muttered incessantly, as if the heavens heard his prayer, his phone finally rang.

He had left his number at the entrance earlier, and seeing Wang Fan’s name on the caller ID, Liu Yuan felt his heart jump up to his throat.

His body stiffened greatly, and his fingers trembled nonstop.

This call felt a bit like a judgment of fate.

With shaky hands, he finally pressed the answer button, and before he could speak, he heard on the other end:

"Hello, Director Liu, this is Wang Fan. Can we talk about the upcoming plans?"

Once the call connected, Wang Fan got straight to the point with his decision.

He saw no need to keep others hanging on a decision already made, and he had no intention of negotiating conditions—no point in dragging it out.

Music to the ears!

Liu Yuan felt like his heart not only didn’t drop, it soared.

"Where... Where are you? I’ll come find you now! We can discuss any conditions!"

Liu Yuan restrained his excitement and quickly asked.

Wang Fan replied, "I’m right at the entrance. If it’s convenient, you can come over; if not, talking over the phone is fine too."

"Convenient, convenient, I’ll come right over, please hold on!"

After hanging up, Liu Yuan dashed out of the office. Zhang Chunming and his group, who had been eavesdropping at the door, grabbed him urgently and asked, "Director, did Boss Wang agree?"

This involved their salaries for the next three months, of course they were extremely concerned.

Liu Yuan struggled free from Zhang Chunming’s grip while shouting, "He agreed, he agreed! Let me go. I’m rushing to discuss conditions with Boss Wang! Let go of me!"

Upon hearing this, they hurriedly let go, watching Liu Yuan dash off. Zhang Chunming couldn’t help shouting, "Director, remember what I told you this morning. Agree to any conditions Boss Wang sets if you can, and if you can’t, think it over before agreeing! If necessary, offer up your flesh—we believe your soul is pure!"

"Get lost! I’ll fire you later!"

"Hiss..."

Several colleagues nearby stared at Zhang Chunming in shock. The director was usually a serious man in his forties, how dare you speak to him like that?

Zhang Chunming looked smugly at his colleagues. "I’ve already submitted my resignation, what more do I have to lose?"

Zookeeper Chen Yu quietly reminded him, "But Brother Zhang, if Boss Wang actually decides to stay, our place might not shut down. Will you still leave then?"

?

Zhang Chunming stiffly turned to Chen Yu, his face blank.

Damn! Forgot about that!

If Boss Wang decides to stay, the zoo might not go under, and if the zoo doesn’t close, I won’t have to leave.

If I don’t have to leave, but I’ve seriously offended the director...

Chen Yu quietly suggested again, "Um... Brother Zhang, maybe you should find some time to apologize to the director? If worst comes to worst, agree to some special conditions from him; it’s not embarrassing for the sake of keeping your job..."

...

"What? At the entrance?"

Liu Yuan asked, a bit surprised.

Wang Fan nodded, pointing to the open space next to the ticket booth and said, "Right there will do, I can park my vehicle there. This way, I won’t have to worry about setting up a kitchen again, not knowing when it would be usable inside the zoo."

"But..."

Liu Yuan hesitated.

Having it at the entrance wasn’t particularly good news for him because some people might not buy a ticket, get their food, and leave—meaning no revenue for the zoo.

Wang Fan earnestly said, "My fans come from far away just to support me; we can’t force them to spend money, right? Having it at the entrance is fine. If they want to go in, they can; if not, it’s no loss to you. As long as these people line up here, it can still drive popularity."

Liu Yuan took a deep breath, "No wonder Boss Wang has so many loyal fans; I was just too money-minded. Alright, we’ll do it as you say. How do we calculate the fees?"

Wang Fan smiled, "This entrance isn’t inside the zoo, so you can’t charge me the inside rates."

Liu Yuan was stunned, "Huh? I charge you?"

"What else? I’m using your space, are you going to pay me instead?"

"Huh? Is that what it means?"

"Isn’t it?"

"You’re making too much sense..."

"Then let’s do it like this. I’ll rent it for five days from next Monday to Friday, let’s say 200 RMB per day?"

"Alright, whatever you say."

Liu Yuan returned to the office feeling a bit dizzy.

He was prepared to be taken advantage of, but unexpectedly ended up making a little extra instead?

Just as he got back, Zhang Chunming and the others eagerly gathered around: "Director, is everything settled? How much did you have to pay him?"

Liu Yuan looked at Zhang Chunming and held up one finger.

"100,000?! Damn, Director, you still have 100,000 to spare?"

"Isn’t 100,000 a bit too much? I think even 10,000 is a lot."

"Do you have some misunderstanding about Boss Wang? Haven’t you seen those media reports abroad? There’s a billionaire willing to pay 100,000 Euros just to get Boss Wang to cook! You’re complaining about 100,000 RMB?"

Liu Yuan cleared his throat, waited for everyone to quiet down, and said slowly, "It’s not 100,000, not 10,000, and certainly not a million. Rent’s 200 a day for 5 days, so just 1,000 RMB."

"What?"

"Director, have you lost your mind?"

"You must be dreaming."

"Bragging doesn’t even cover it. A big deal you can’t even hire for 100,000 Euros comes here, and not only do you not spend money, they have to pay you rent? I’d sooner believe the White-headed Eagle’s aircraft carrier likes watching ’Pleasant Goat’ and listening to ’Calabash Brothers’."

"Director, we know you’ve been under pressure lately, but are you really fantasizing that wildly? Were the terms too harsh and negotiations failed?"

"Humph."

Liu Yuan let out a little snort and ignored them, already imagining hordes of visitors at the zoo in his mind.

By then, the second phase of zoo renovations could be planned.

Another day full of hope!