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

Chapter 157 Hotel Reform Plan

Wu Yong frowned and reminded him, "Jiang Yang, I know you're angry, but you have to be careful with this! Don't do anything reckless, and definitely don't go too far!"

He paused, then emphasized, "What time is it now? Reform and opening up have only just begun, and the higher-ups are keeping a close eye on public security! Anyone who dares to defy the rules at this critical juncture will be severely punished without exception!"

Jiang Yang smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I won't risk getting myself involved in dealing with them."

"I have a thousand ways to make them wish they were dead, and with each one, I can get away unscathed."

Wu Yong breathed a sigh of relief and nodded: "Okay, since you say so, then I'm relieved. I'll close this case as you said."

Jiang Yang nodded: "Okay, thank you for your hard work, Director Wu. I'll treat you to drinks tonight!"

"Drinking? Forget it!" Wu Yong waved his hand and refused with a smile.

"I still have a ton of things to take care of, I don't have time for drinking. Another day, I'll treat you another day!"

He exchanged a few polite words with Jiang Yang and was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something else.

"Oh, right, Jiang Yang, there's something else. Didn't you ask me to inquire about the surveillance system? I've already asked someone to ask, and I'll let you know when I have some information."

"Alright, thank you very much, Director Wu!" Jiang Yang said gratefully.

That evening, Dazhuang drove Jiang Yang and Zhou Limin straight to the restaurant run by Shen Qing.

The car stopped in front of the restaurant, where Shen Qing had been waiting for a long time.

She looked exceptionally energetic today, dressed in a smart business suit.

Upon seeing Jiang Yang and his group arrive, she greeted them warmly: "You've finally arrived! Come in quickly, the feast is all ready!"

Led by Shen Qing, the group arrived at a spacious private room.

As soon as Jiang Yang entered the room, he saw a man and a woman sitting inside.

Shen Qing pointed to the slightly overweight, distinguished-looking middle-aged man and said, "Come, let me introduce you. This is General Manager Qiao, the head of our restaurant's parent state-owned enterprise."

She then pointed to the bespectacled, refined-looking woman next to her and introduced her, "This is Accountant Lü, who is in charge of our company's finances."

President Qiao and Accountant Lü quickly stood up and greeted Jiang Yang and the others with smiles.

Jiang Yang stepped forward and warmly shook hands with President Qiao.

"President Qiao, I've long admired your name! I've heard that you are an outstanding leader with exceptional vision. Meeting you today, I can confirm that your reputation is well-deserved!"

President Qiao laughed heartily and patted him on the shoulder: "Comrade Jiang Yang, you're quite something! At such a young age, you have such courage and boldness, truly remarkable! Before coming here, I did my research on you thoroughly, and what you've done is truly admirable!"

He turned to Shen Qing and added, "When Manager Shen recommended you to me, I was a bit skeptical. Now it seems I've struck gold! I believe that with your abilities, you'll definitely make this restaurant a huge success!"

"Mr. Qiao, you flatter me! I will need your continued support and guidance in the future!" Jiang Yang said modestly.

He paused, then added, "Mr. Qiao, don't worry, if you ever need any hospitality in the future, just come! I guarantee I'll give you the biggest discount!"

In those days, the practice of using public funds for lavish meals was rampant.

For any restaurant, being able to attract these government employees is equivalent to having a stable source of income.

Upon hearing this, Mr. Qiao's eyes lit up: "Haha, great! I'm relieved to hear that! I'll definitely bring my guests here often from now on!"

The banquet was quickly set on the table.

After a few drinks, the atmosphere suddenly became lively.

Jiang Yang and Zhou Limin seized the opportunity to toast General Manager Qiao and gave him a detailed introduction to the restaurant's future business plans and development direction.

President Qiao nodded repeatedly, praising Jiang Yang's ideas and thoughts.

Jiang Yang felt the time was right, so he took the initiative to bring up the lease agreement.

"Mr. Qiao, about our contract..."

"I've already discussed the contract with Shen Qing. No problem, let's sign it now!" President Qiao waved his hand and readily agreed.

Jiang Yang and Zhou Limin exchanged a glance, both seeing joy in each other's eyes.

Mr. Qiao immediately took out the lease contract he had prepared beforehand and, together with Jiang Yang and Zhou Limin, carefully checked the contract terms.

After confirming that everything was correct, all three parties solemnly signed their names on the contract.

"Happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation!"

Several people raised their glasses in celebration, and the atmosphere reached its climax.

After the contract was signed, Chu Lan immediately took out bundles of banknotes wrapped in newspaper from his bag and neatly stacked them on the table.

"Accountant Lü, please count this; it's over 300,000 yuan in rent."

Accountant Lü took the thick stacks of banknotes, her wrinkles around her eyes crinkling into a wide smile.

After she finished counting the money and confirmed that everything was correct, President Qiao patted Jiang Yang on the shoulder: "Comrade Jiang Yang, it's been a pleasure doing business with you! If you need any help in the future, just let me know!"

"Don't worry, Mr. Qiao, we're all in the same boat now. We'll make money together!" Jiang Yang replied with a smile.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, General Manager Qiao and Accountant Lü took their leave.

After the two left, Jiang Yang's smile gradually faded, and he turned to look at Shen Qing.

"Manager Shen, how many people are in your restaurant right now?"

Shen Qing was taken aback, not expecting him to ask this question suddenly.

She recalled for a moment and gave a rough number.

"Including chefs and waiters, big and small, there must be more than fifty in total."

"More than fifty..."

Jiang Yang pondered for a moment, his brows furrowing slightly.

This number is a bit too many.

"Okay, Manager Shen, please gather everyone together later, and I'll talk to them."

"Talk? Talk about what?" Shen Qing asked, puzzled.

"Layoffs." Jiang Yang uttered two words casually.

"Layoffs?!" Shen Qing exclaimed in surprise. "How many?"

"Two-thirds," Jiang Yang said calmly.

Shen Qing was completely stunned. She stared wide-eyed at Jiang Yang in disbelief.

"Two-thirds? Mr. Jiang, are you kidding me? This... how can the restaurant operate with so many layoffs at once?"

"Manager Shen, listen to me." Jiang Yang said with a serious expression.

“This restaurant used to be state-owned, with a system of communal dining and guaranteed employment. Everyone received a fixed monthly salary, no matter how much they worked. Do you think they could be motivated?”

Shen Qing opened her mouth, wanting to refute, but couldn't find the words.

Jiang Yang is right. A common problem with state-run restaurants is the lack of motivation among employees.

"What I need are employees who are proactive, hardworking, and passionate about their work. Not the kind who just coast along and dawdle!" Jiang Yang said firmly.

"So, except for a very few who have performed exceptionally well, I don't plan to keep the others."