Shuangshuang had already curled up in a ball and hidden in a corner; it was unclear why she was so afraid of the writer sister. Han Yingchen looked around and felt that everyone was rather unreliable, so he could only ask the key question himself—
"You already knew about the existence of the interdimensional shop?" Otherwise, why would you have proactively expressed your interest in joining?
Jiang Yuexuan raised an eyebrow: "There was a dimensional system that wanted to bind to me before, but I was busy rushing to finish my manuscript and didn't have time to deal with it. It couldn't wait and went to contract with someone else. Later, your system also came to me, but it asked me to help the shopkeeper."
Clearly, the system had assessed Manager Ye's overall capabilities in advance and felt that relying on him alone would be insufficient and would easily lead to chaos.
As it turns out, the system was quite farsighted. Ye Xu certainly has the ability, but he's prone to making mistakes in small details. Unfortunately, neither Shuangshuang nor Han Yingchen are very reliable, at least not in terms of business management.
but……
"Aren't you a mystery writer? How come you know how to run a shop?" Ye Xu asked boldly, seemingly unafraid of death.
Jiang Yuexuan glanced at his innocent big eyes and decided not to argue with the young man who had just graduated: "Because writing novels is my personal hobby, not my best skill."
Ye Xu felt the inequality of the world. Some people became big shots because of their hobbies, but they were actually very capable in other areas as well. As for herself, she couldn't even do her hobbies well, and she was barely doing well in her job QvQ.
"That's enough small talk, we can continue chatting later." Jiang Yuexuan was very proactive, heading straight for the milk tea shop's preparation area. "Now that we're open, is the milk tea ready? You're not planning to make it from scratch, are you?"
Oh, this seems like we weren't prepared...
You can't just start brewing milk tea from scratch every time a customer orders; you need to prepare a batch before opening. You also need to prepare some toppings in advance, like tapioca pearls and taro balls.
Of course, the shop can choose to purchase ready-made ingredients. However, regardless, a good selection of raw materials must be prepared on the work surface so that the desired amount can be directly added to the milk tea cup. Instead of having to buy what you need, unpack it on-site, and painstakingly scoop out a small amount.
Ye Xu went over to help, feeling ashamed: "I don't usually drink milk tea, I forgot about it."
Although Ye Xu had worked part-time in many shops, she had never been to a milk tea shop, otherwise she wouldn't have forgotten about it.
Jiang Yuexuan's skills were incredibly versatile. She rolled up her sleeves and started making milk tea with remarkable skill, leaving everyone in awe. Ye Xu couldn't help but ask her if she had done this before. She replied that she had made it at home before and that following a recipe was hardly difficult.
That makes sense, but most people feel a bit unfamiliar with new recipes. For example, they have to carefully measure how many grams of sugar or milliliters of milk to add, comparing it little by little with the electronic scale, unlike the writer sister who does things so boldly.
"The sugar spoon has markings, the milk is all packaged in boxes with the volume clearly marked, and the amount per tea bag is also clearly stated." Jiang Yuexuan glanced at him. "Any more questions?"
That's all. Ye Xu obediently stepped back three paces. He felt he was useless and would only get in the way, so he decided to give up his seat to the robot waiter.
The preparations for the milk tea shop were actually completed quite quickly. The system, being rather indulgent, guided Ye Xu to purchase many specialized machines that reduced operational steps and shortened cooking time. Jiang Yuexuan gave a few instructions, slightly improving the efficiency of the waiters, before returning to rejoin the group.
Jiang Yuexuan realized that the young shop manager was clever and quick-witted, but lacked experience in major events and had a slight tendency to be careless. This was fine; everyone tends to overlook details, and Jiang Yuexuan herself wasn't perfect. She was just a bit of a perfectionist in daily life, making her less prone to mistakes. However, in other areas, she might not be able to be perfectly attentive in every aspect.
So this older sister didn't criticize Ye Xu's minor issues; on the contrary, she was very tolerant. This was definitely not because of his cute and handsome appearance—well, at least not entirely because of that.
Ye Xu never expected that acting pitiful and coquettish wouldn't only work on his system daddy, but also on his writer sister. He started to feel grateful that his parents had given him a handsome face. He used to think it was a bit too cute and not manly enough, but now, he really liked it.
"Tell me everything that's going on in the store." Jiang Yuexuan's gaze swept around the first floor before quickly turning to Ye Xu. "Tell me if you have any other difficulties, and I'll help you solve them."
Ye Xu instantly felt a sense of security, as if he were being protected by a powerful figure. He couldn't help but want to be a little reckless, so he boldly said, "Sis, the system won't let us rent out the fourth floor to open a movie theater, but I want to open a movie theater!"
After saying that, Ye Xu's heart started pounding. He couldn't explain why he was so nervous, but he felt like he had been too arrogant and spoiled. Wasn't making such a request deliberately making things difficult for the other person? No matter how powerful the big shot was, they couldn't change the system's fundamental rules, right?
Then, Ye Xu heard the goddess sister's reassuring response: "That's it? Wait a moment, I'll take care of it for you right away."
Ye Xu: "!!" My sister is so powerful and domineering!
Shuangshuang also flew out and excitedly plunged into the goddess's arms, rolling around in them. After rolling, her whole body stiffened, afraid that she would be grabbed and squashed the next second.
Jiang Yuexuan simply patted her, then grabbed her by the back of her collar and put her aside. Turning to the system panel, she said, "There's no rule against installing a few screening rooms in the fourth-floor operating area, right? Private cinemas can be installed in the staff dormitories on the fifth floor, so naturally they can be installed on the fourth floor as well. We have a lot of staff, so each cinema needs more chairs, which is reasonable, isn't it? I'm rich and capricious. I don't think one private cinema is prestigious enough. I want to install more than a dozen. As long as I can afford the price, you can't refuse."
System: "..." You've already said everything, why are you still asking me?
But the system won't compromise so easily; it reminds users: "Private cinemas can only be opened for free."
However, the building can't offer free movie screenings forever; at most, they could offer free movie tickets for spending a certain amount. But customers might not accept this approach, and it's not suitable for a long-term strategy.
"Who said we were giving away free movie tickets?" Jiang Yuexuan scoffed. "We'll just tell the public that buying a movie ticket includes a dessert or snack of equal value. In reality, customers pay for the dessert or snack and then get a free ticket. I'm still selling food, so it doesn't violate the rules of the food system. What do you think?"
The system had no choice but to refuse, and mute itself in frustration.
Ye Xu was amazed. He had no idea there was such a loophole! His previous petty tricks had been too conservative. Although he seemed to be taking advantage of the system, there was actually a lot of room for compromise.
Sigh, what a loss, it hurts a little.
The expert solved a major problem for everyone within just half an hour of arriving, quickly winning everyone's hearts. Everyone spontaneously gathered around her, like little chicks clinging to their mother hen, extremely well-behaved.
This was the first time Ye Xu had seen Han Yingchen with such an obedient expression, and it didn't seem out of place at all. He couldn't help but think that Jiang Yuexuan was truly an amazing person, able to turn a world-weary handsome young man into a well-behaved boy. With her around, things would be much easier, and he would never have to worry about any troublemakers appearing in the store.
Having learned from her experience at the movie theater, Ye Xu happily realized that someone had finally freed her from all worries. Jiang Yuexuan was also a formidable character who could be a store manager; from now on, she could entrust all the management of the store to her and then relax completely.
So Ye Xu shamelessly explained the store's layout and then handed over all the details to him. To allow Jiang Yuexuan to make decisions legitimately, he even asked his father for the deputy store manager's authority and gave it to her.
Ah, it feels so good to be carefree! Goddess, please love me for another ten thousand years!
A note from the author:
Ye Ye: Earn the most money, do the least work, and be happy!
Our Ye Ye's biggest backer has finally made his appearance!
Sister Xuan is the number one person who dotes on Ye, without exception.
Chapter 30: The Routine
Because the high temperatures in this dimension have only just begun, there are still many people out shopping.
No one knew it was a heatwave disaster; they just thought summer had come unusually early this year. After all, abnormal weather has been commonplace in recent years, so people are used to it.
However, if we have to say something, the public's concerns aren't entirely wrong. This heatwave certainly doesn't warrant an apocalyptic disaster; it's just that the summer heat has lasted too long. Some water-scarce regions abroad might experience unrest, but there's not much to worry about domestically.
Under Jiang Yuexuan's guidance, Ye Xu's restaurant quickly opened for business. Soon after the advertising signs were put up, curious passersby began coming in to order.
At the same time, it wasn't just these three milk tea shops that opened; the ice cream shop next door also opened. Jiang Yuexuan's efficiency was frighteningly high. While the milk tea shop staff were preparing the semi-finished products, she not only quickly finalized the arrangements for the movie theater on the fourth floor, but also rushed off to get everything set up at the ice cream shop.
Ye Xu had followed the system's advice and purchased a batch of machines, tables, chairs, and other items to decorate the storefront. He thought that would be enough, but Jiang Yuexuan quickly replaced the ice cream shop's machines with more suitable ones as soon as she arrived.
Even though she saw through Ye Xu's intention to be a hands-off manager, this older sister still dutifully analyzed Ye Xu's decision-making process for the store manager: "Although ice cream can be purchased directly from the purchasing panel, since we are running a store, it is best to make it ourselves."
The system provides a wide range of recipes, so you don't have to worry about your own creations not tasting good enough.
The ice cream making process is also a point of attraction for customers. Jiang Yuexuan's idea is to make a transparent wall between the kitchen and the front of the house. The best cooking station will be directly facing the hall, so that guests can see it clearly.
This is similar to how children used to gather around cake shops watching bakers decorate and make cakes, and how young people today scroll through food-making videos on their phones. Even if it's not to attract customers, it can showcase the process and let customers see the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen.
"The machine I replaced can make the ice cream base in the shortest time." Jiang Yuexuan pressed the button to show Ye Xu how it worked. "It can make ice cream with the best taste in five minutes. It would be a shame not to take advantage of this kind of cutting-edge technology."
Ye Xu nodded repeatedly as he watched. While Jiang Yuexuan turned her head to introduce the other machines, he quietly reached out and took the small cup of ice cream he had just received, then ate it like a thief.
Jiang Yuexuan turned around and saw that he was eating without making a sound. She paused and said, "You can eat openly and honestly. Everything in the shop is yours."
"Ah!!" Ye Xu was startled and was about to put the ice cream down when she heard this and nodded obediently, "Mmm!"
Ice cream machines make ice cream too quickly, so they can't be displayed openly. At least, people can't openly see how often they add ingredients to the machine.
Jiang Yuexuan then added a closed-off operating room and another closed-off freezer to the kitchen. The two rooms were connected and could communicate with each other. Extra ice cream could be secretly put into the freezer, pretending to be pre-stocked stock, but in reality, it was all made on-site to deal with the ice cream supply problem when there were too many customers.
In addition, Jiang Yuexuan also arranged a robot charging room and hung up a sign for the staff rest room.
“Since money isn’t an issue, let’s set up a charging station for each shop,” Jiang Yuexuan said. “The three milk tea shops can share one.”
The robots can take advantage of every spare moment to recharge, which will extend business hours and eliminate the need for two shifts. Considering Manager Ye's stinginess with employee coupons, Jiang Yuexuan decided to address the manpower shortage in other areas.
Ye Xu was extremely impressed: "Sister, how come you know everything so quickly? You can even find the right machine right away."
“I’ve had the system panel for a long time, but I don’t have any points, so I can only look at it and can’t do anything else,” Jiang Yuexuan explained.
Ye Xu felt a little guilty. Whose fault was it that he didn't have any points? It was his fault for always being reluctant to part with his employee vouchers and not having a contract with the company.
Now he's filled with regret. If he'd known the writer was this amazing, Ye Xu would have brought her over much earlier. If she'd been there in the previous world, how much trouble he could have saved! Just thinking about it hurts! What a huge loss!
Jiang Yuexuan didn't pay much attention to the store manager's little schemes. After preparing everything for the ice cream shop, she assigned everyone the next tasks.
"The newly opened shop must pretend that it's doing great business to attract other customers to come in and spend money. You all go out for a walk for a while, and then come in one by one, pretending to be ordinary customers. Once you're inside, remember to sit by the window and eat your ice cream, making it look as delicious as possible, and try your best to attract passersby to come in."
As she spoke, Jiang Yuexuan looked at the two little elves and reminded them, "Some beings in the modern world whose appearances cannot be explained should not be allowed to roam around. Little assistant, go backstage and keep watch."
Shuangshuang was a little disappointed, but she still nodded obediently: "Then we'll go upstairs first."
The second floor isn't open yet, so you can wander around freely. Once the second floor opens, they won't be able to come out anymore.
"Are there any other magical creatures in the shop?" Jiang Yuexuan asked Ye Xu.
Ye Xu called out Xiao Yu, Tang Tang, and Fei Fei.
Jiang Yuexuan first looked at Xiaoyu, nodded, indicating that she could keep it, but she had to be careful not to let it go to the kitchen.
Currently, Xiaoyu's appearance is very similar to a cat, so it's easy to fool people. However, many people are still very concerned about the cat's shedding, as letting it into the kitchen could pose a hygiene risk.
Tangtang and Feifei can't show themselves at all; they're both transparent and can move, which is clearly abnormal. If Tangtang weren't transparent, she could actually disguise herself as a costumed character, but Feifei is so small that she can't disguise herself.
"Could we pretend to be a holographic projection?" Ye Xu wondered, his mind wandering.
Jiang Yuexuan sighed: "Although holographic projection technology can now be seen with the naked eye, it absolutely cannot be touched. It can only keep Tangtang and the others in a place that customers cannot touch. Moreover, the equipment is extremely expensive. It seems to outsiders that our store is spending too much money on this, which is obviously unreasonable. Has the store manager thought of a way to explain this?"
It's better to avoid trouble than to create unnecessary problems for yourself, or you'll end up regretting it later.
Ye Xu was deflated: "Then let them play in the pet park."
"If the store manager is reluctant, he can open another floor for them and prepare some amusement facilities for them to play in. Anyway, since it's a dimensional store, there's no need to worry about whether the foundation can support it. You can add whatever you want, even a high-rise swimming pool."
For Ye Xu now, building a few more floors is not a big expense; all prices are paper tigers compared to the ten million in employee vouchers.
"Alright then," Ye Xu reluctantly agreed.
After resolving the potential issue of the robot revealing its identity within the store, Jiang Yuexuan signaled that everyone could leave. Once the two had gone, the robot employees had to draw all the curtains on the glass windows of the "mall" on the first floor, officially opening for business.
Of course, these few "plants" alone aren't enough; promotions for the new store opening also need to be added. Even without a ribbon-cutting ceremony, flower baskets and a red carpet still need to be arranged for the new shopping mall opening.
"Leave all of this to me. You all go out first, and remember to use the back door." Jiang Yuexuan waved her hand to send everyone away, made a phone call, and quickly contacted a shop that sells flower baskets to have them delivered to her door.
Since not all those in charge of the store could leave, Jiang Yuexuan planned to stay and pretend to be the mall manager. As for Ye Xu and Han Yingchen, she had no objection to them choosing to become store managers or whatever.
The flower baskets arrived quickly, and Jiang Yuexuan even had opening banners printed urgently. There aren't many shops open yet, so there's no need to hang banners. Once the other shops upstairs open, they can hang a row of banners on both sides, which will be quite a sight.
Once the banners and flower baskets were in place, they quickly attracted the attention of passersby. The Chinese people's natural inclination to join in the fun made them unable to resist taking a look at the new store.
It just so happens to be the weekend, and there are quite a few students from the surrounding university town who have nothing to do and are wandering around. If it weren't for the blazing sun, there would definitely be a huge crowd gathered at the entrance right now.
Jiang Yuexuan brought Xiaoyu along, letting it gracefully squat at her feet. The white pom-pom contrasted sharply with the red carpet, ensuring it would be easily noticed.
The beautiful cat and the beautiful woman stood together at the door, and everyone who passed by, whether male or female, would subconsciously take a second look.
"What an adorable kitten!" Cat lovers immediately stopped in their tracks.
"What a cool lady!" Even those who appreciate good looks can't resist her charm.