RBCT Chapter 14 Next Step Plan
Chapter 14 Next Step Plan
"You can't calculate it like that; even lambs cost money."
Although Lu Jie's calculations were flawed, Wei Yinghong was still very pleased to hear them and helped him correct them with a smile.
Lu Jie was a little confused: "Then how should we calculate it?"
When it comes to accounting, many people still can't figure it out even after their shops go bankrupt.
In later generations, there was an internet celebrity named Yong Ge who witnessed many of the best aspects of human business operations, leaving Lu Yuan completely bewildered.
Lu Yuan put down the water tank and explained to everyone:
"For example, if stir-fried lamb sells for 25 yuan, its cost is 8 yuan per jin of lamb, and other side dishes and seasonings cost 1 yuan. The remaining 16 yuan is called gross profit."
Everyone listened attentively. The bustling scene at noon today had a great impact on them, so they were very interested in making a living by opening a restaurant.
Lu Yuan continued, "After deducting fixed expenses such as rent, utilities, employee salaries, and wear and tear, we get the final net profit."
"So what's today's net profit?" Lu Jie asked, like a curious child, as if the final number was very important to him.
Lu Yuan thought for a moment and replied, "The gross profit is about 60%, which is 900 yuan. Let's say the water and electricity costs 10 yuan. I won't include rent for my own house or wages for my relatives. Um... my gross profit is equivalent to my net profit."
Lu Jie countered, "So, if you earn 900 yuan a day, you'd need to earn 27,000 yuan a month?"
Lu Yuan nodded: "You could say that."
"Hiss~" Everyone gasped.
A house in the provincial capital costs less than 100,000 yuan. If Lu Yuan's restaurant continues to be as successful as it is today, he'll earn enough to buy three houses every day!
The uncle, having more life experience, found a flaw in Lu Yuan's calculations:
"Hey nephew, you don't want your uncle to work for you for free for a month, do you?"
Lu Jie also realized what was going on: "Right, what do you mean by not counting family members as paid? My legs are so tired they're practically skin and bones!"
Lu Yuan certainly wouldn't use his relatives for free; he was just joking to see if these naive guys could figure it out.
After laughing a few times, he said seriously, "Uncle, you don't need to come to help tomorrow. Just help me prepare the sheep every day."
My uncle chuckled helplessly: "We only have about 20 sheep in total, not even enough for you to sell for a week!"
Lu Yuan stood up, put his arm around his uncle's shoulder meaningfully, and patted his chest heavily, saying:
"Why don't you change your approach? Raising sheep yourself is too slow. Wouldn't it be much faster to go door-to-door collecting sheep?"
My uncle's eyes lit up instantly.
He's not the rigid type; on the contrary, he's very smart, just a bit lazy and doesn't like being constrained.
Lu Yuan wanted to seriously run his family restaurant, and another purpose was to help his simple and kind relatives.
My maternal grandfather's village, Weijia Village, is the most famous sheep-raising town in Jinling Town.
If my uncle could switch careers to become a sheep trader, it would be a good choice for both his shop and himself.
You should know that among relatives, maternal uncles are the closest, and in ancient times they could even accompany their nephews in rebellion.
Lu Yuan released his uncle, circled Lu Jie a few times, rubbed his shoulders, patted his belly, and exclaimed, "A born chef!"
"What?" Lu Jie asked, puzzled.
"Brother Jie, look at you, big head, thick neck, you're either a tycoon or a cook! So, are you a tycoon?"
Lu Jie shook his head, looked down at his body, and realized that he really did have a big head and a thick neck.
Lu Yuan let out a long sigh and said, "So you're a born chef! Become my apprentice, and I'll impart all my skills to you!"
In fact, this was something Lu Yuan had considered long ago. Judging from his previous life, Lu Jie was honest and kind. Although he was a bit talkative, his character was impeccable.
Moreover, the younger generation of the Lu family have a very good relationship, so there is no need to worry about being stabbed in the back.
Lu Yuan then added, "No need to kowtow, I'm afraid my uncle will beat me. The apprentice's salary is 700 a month, and after you graduate, it's 1500 a month. How about that?"
Lu Jie's eyes widened when he heard about the salary.
A regular worker at a chemical plant in the provincial capital only earns 450 yuan a month. He could never have dreamed of earning 700 yuan.
So Lu Jie immediately nodded in agreement: "No backing out! Or I'll just kowtow, and I promise my dad won't hit you!"
Lu Jie was a straightforward person and immediately knelt down.
Lu Changming panicked and rushed over to help Lu Jie.
If he really kneels down, he'll be on the same generation as his son, and people will laugh their heads off.
Wei Yinghong slapped Lu Yuan across the face, annoyed: "You were only serious for a couple of days, and now you're acting like a complete idiot again!"
Lu Yuan chuckled twice, leaned over the front desk, and said to Lu Ying:
"Yingying, help me collect debts during summer vacation, and I'll pay you 1000 yuan."
Lu Ying immediately shook her head: "Brother, I don't want a salary!"
"Listen to me, no one works for free!"
Lu Yuan turned around, not giving her a chance to refuse, and then picked up Lu Xue, who was biting her nails, and said:
"Xiaoxue, poor baby, are you hungry? I'll go make you something delicious right away!"
Lu Xue immediately nodded eagerly. She was already hungry and really wanted the big fried dough cakes her third aunt had made.
The customers kept buying, and she was too embarrassed to ask for some to eat, so she could only silently swallow her saliva.
Lu Yuan handed Lu Xue to Lu Ying, then clapped his hands and shouted, "Alright, I'll go cook. Everyone, let's get back to work!"
"Huh? There are no customers left, what's the point of doing any work?" Uncle's laziness kicked in again, and he slumped in his chair, unwilling to get up.
Wei Yinghong aimed a beautiful slap at his neck and said:
"No need to wash the dishes, no need to clean up? You think restaurant money is so easy to make?"
My uncle has a bit of a masochistic streak. After being slapped, he became very enthusiastic about his work and was the first to rush to the kitchen to wash the dishes.
The ingredients were almost sold out today, leaving only half a pot of rice. Lu Yuan simply added a few more eggs and made a big pot of egg fried rice.
However, no one expects to have meat at every meal. These days, being able to eat meat once or twice a month is considered good. It's just that Lu Yuan has higher standards.
Everyone enjoyed the fried rice, after all, Lu Yuan's cooking skills were undeniable, and even little Lu Xue ate two bowls.
The store will close in the afternoon, not only because we ran out of ingredients, but also to give everyone time to adjust.
The younger generation went back to rest, leaving only Lu Yuan's family of three.
The Lu family cannot rest yet; they have more important tasks to complete.
Lu Changming is responsible for talking to his uncle and asking Lu Jie to help out at the restaurant from now on.
However, the apprenticeship between Lu Yuan and Lu Jie requires the consent of the older generation; it cannot be decided so casually.
Wei Yinghong needs to help find two relatives from the Lu family to work as waitresses, with a salary of 600 yuan per person.
Based on today's situation, at least two waiters are needed to keep things running smoothly.
Most importantly, Lu Yuan hoped that his parents would rent out the land to others to farm. Their time was very precious now, and it would be too much of a waste to waste it on the fields.
This was the only topic that made Lu Changming fall silent. Farmers felt a bit lost without farming, but making money in restaurants was a real and tangible thing.
After thinking for a moment, Lu Changming agreed to his son's request. He was farming in order to support his son.
Now that there are better ways to help him, he is willing to try them.
Lu Changming is very thoughtful, which is a very rare quality for a man.
In Lu Yuan's plan, his father was the most suitable candidate to be the head of the department store. Lu Ying was going to start school in September, so it was the most appropriate time for his father to take over.