Chapter 1089: Chapter 697: Storms and Waves
At this time, Liu Hun increasingly feels that there aren’t enough people, but there’s nothing he can do about it. Since his rebirth, he hasn’t had many connections. Being able to accumulate such connections in just about a year is already pretty good.
Regarding this unexpected incident at Tianhe Restaurant, although many journalists are reporting extensively, they are all writing based on facts, and some even lean towards Tianhe Restaurant. After all, Tianhe Restaurant was framed for this accident.
The fact that Han Bing’er gave a ten thousand allowance to the elderly was also repeatedly praised by all the reporters. In less than a few hours, after all machines were prepared in the afternoon, Tianhe Restaurant officially launched the VIP system. Numerous people from all over Huaihai Province flocked to Tianhe Restaurant, just for a VIP card.
After all, the benefits of a VIP card are too great to refuse; it is even more popular than some government-issued social security and medical cards.
The government-issued cards only offer some minor discounts for medical visits, not completely free services. However, at Liu Hun’s place, everything is free, and the money can also be used for meals, so why not?
In just one afternoon, every restaurant in Huaihai Province was almost full, as everyone wanted to get a VIP card. Liu Hun gradually realized that opening two hospitals just in the Provincial City was not enough; they had to acquire more hospitals in other cities. However, as far as Tianhe Restaurant is concerned now, having a large business means the money will eventually be earned back little by little.
By evening, Han Bing’er looked at the accounts coming in from all the stores, and was shocked at what she saw.
“What’s the problem?” Liu Hun, who was sitting not far from Han Bing’er, asked calmly as he noticed her staring at the computer in disbelief.
“Brother-in-law… do you know how many VIP cards our store has issued in just one afternoon?” Han Bing’er asked, turning to Liu Hun in a daze after hearing his voice.
“There should be at least around half a million, right? Considering the Provincial City alone has millions of people, plus other cities, there might be conservatively seven or eight hundred thousand cards.” Liu Hun pondered for a moment before answering Han Bing’er.
“I just summarized all the data from every store; there are a million and ten thousand membership cards issued, and this is only the first day. There will likely be more later, especially since many guests at the flagship store are still queuing to recharge. If it weren’t so late, this number might continue to increase, and the income has already exceeded thirty billion!” Han Bing’er was shocked again after sharing this number.
Such a number is terrifying, even globally; earning over thirty billion in half a day’s time by issuing membership cards is indeed extraordinary.
“Looks like those so-called experts weren’t wrong. I just watched the news and some special reporters estimated that our first-day income could be at least over ten billion.” Liu Hun spoke calmly upon hearing this number.
“Brother-in-law, there’s a difference of twenty billion between thirty billion and ten billion; many companies can’t achieve this number in their lifetime.” Han Bing’er responded with concern upon hearing Liu Hun’s indifferent remark.
“At this rate, in a month, it could reach over a thousand billion. But this money ultimately belongs to the customers, not entirely to us, and the ongoing hospital expenses will be better covered. Later on, I’ll arrange for someone to speed up the acquisition of hospitals. We’ll also try to acquire one hospital per city in other cities. I expect that annually, we’ll have to invest at least a hundred billion into these hospitals, and that might not even be enough.” Liu Hun explained gradually to Han Bing’er.
After all, Han Bing’er will be graduating next year, so in a year, she could help out, and he wouldn’t have to worry so much. For now, he sees it as a way to guide Han Bing’er.
“Hospitals cost so much?” Han Bing’er exclaimed upon hearing Liu Hun’s numbers.
“Acquiring hospitals upfront might require over a hundred billion, meaning that today’s thirty billion will soon be consumed, and we’ll also need to provide free meals for customers going forward. This is part of the good and bad sides, and ultimately, we might not make much profit. If we earn over a hundred billion a year, that would be quite decent.” Liu Hun nodded.
If Han Bing’er had heard this number initially, she would have been shocked, but now she wasn’t even surprised. With earnings potentially exceeding a thousand billion in such a short period, it would normally be startling, but after Liu Hun’s explanation, Han Bing’er realized the perspective.
“Still, making a hundred billion a year is somewhat frightening.” Han Bing’er slowly exhaled, calming her nerves.
“Bing’er, you have a year left until graduation, right? If I remember correctly, your sister mentioned you were studying business management?” Liu Hun asked deeply, not elaborating further on the issue.
“Yes, that’s right, is there an issue, brother-in-law?” Han Bing’er asked curiously, looking at Liu Hun.
“It’s not easy for your father to handle Tianhe Restaurant alone now, so I’m planning to recruit talent. From among your school’s talented students, you can help contact them; it’d be best to invite them over for dinner if you have time, and I’ll treat them to a meal.” Liu Hun pondered and then responded to Han Bing’er.
“Now? Is it that urgent? And why don’t you conduct recruitment directly in society, brother-in-law?” Han Bing’er asked with confusion, glancing at Liu Hun.
After all, this decision by Liu Hun seemed a bit unusual.
“Tianhe Restaurant is now somewhat like how Tianhe Company was initially. The saying goes that a big tree attracts the wind; if we recruit publicly, we might attract many with ulterior motives. Hence, I must find reliable people, and even if they lack experience, it’s acceptable. The true leaders of Tianhe Restaurant aren’t these recruits; they just need to ensure daily operations. As for the supervisors, I’ll recommend someone to your father later, whom I’ve already arranged to handle hospital acquisitions.” Liu Hun explained.
Following Liu Hun’s instructions, Han Bing’er didn’t hesitate and went out to manage the matter. Although it’s late now, such a rare opportunity was irresistible even to students from the prestigious Huaihai University.
Tianhe Restaurant, with just one day, has earned over ten billion. Such a terrifying number combined with Liu Hun’s generosity in all his actions means that working at Tianhe Restaurant would be an incredible honor.
After waiting for over an hour at Tianhe Restaurant, Han Bing’er informed Liu Hun that some students from Huaihai University had arrived for interviews.
“Bring me their resumes first.” Given the urgency, Liu Hun couldn’t interview each candidate individually.
For this issue, Han Bing’er seemed well prepared, directly handing over a stack of resumes to Liu Hun. Seeing nearly a hundred resumes, Liu Hun was surprised.
“So many people have come to apply in such a short time?” Liu Hun asked with some astonishment.
Hearing this, Han Bing’er revealed a confident smile and slowly said, “Almost all reports are now about Tianhe Restaurant, and everyone knows the power of Tianhe Restaurant. So I posted just one recruitment thread on the campus forum, and naturally many came for interviews. If I hadn’t held back, many more would have arrived. These are the ones I selectively gathered, so you can take a look first.”
Liu Hun nodded, took the resumes, and reviewed them carefully.
It’s undeniable that Huaihai University is indeed a renowned institution; although these students have yet to graduate, many among them major in business management and hotel management-related fields.
In roughly ten minutes, Liu Hun set aside thirty selected resumes and said to Han Bing’er, “Keep these thirty candidates and let the others leave. When you go down, please offer them a meal as a small token, and I’ll review the situation later.”
“Brother-in-law, you selected only thirty out of so many? That’s quite a high elimination rate.” Han Bing’er asked in surprise, looking at Liu Hun.
After all, Han Bing’er knew these candidates well; each was almost a celebrated student from Huaihai University, and now many were removed by Liu Hun, which did seem a bit harsh.
These students, even after graduation, wouldn’t face such eliminations in any company like Liu Hun did.
“Follow my instructions. Just simply treat them to a meal as compensation.” Liu Hun smiled slightly, instructing Han Bing’er.
Since Liu Hun had already decided, Han Bing’er couldn’t say much, so she followed his directions.
Holding the resumes in hand, Han Bing’er headed downstairs.
As Han Bing’er headed downstairs, Liu Hun also left the room, walked to the corridor, and watched the murmuring crowd in the lobby from above.