sbdcsierra Chapter 199 Long live Boss Li!
Chapter 199 Long live Boss Li!
Time flies.
Before we knew it, it was 10:50.
As is customary every day, all the staff of Prince Xuan Restaurant gathered in a corner of the hall for their morning meeting.
The newly arrived store manager, Wang Yumo, stood at the front and led everyone in a routine work summary and task assignment.
After saying everything that needed to be said.
Wang Yumo glanced at Li Ze standing beside her.
Then she turned to all the employees and said loudly:
"Alright, there's one last segment in today's meeting. Next, our big boss, Mr. Li, will say a few words."
"Let's give them a round of applause."
All the employees immediately and in unison applauded.
Li Ze walked up to everyone from the side.
He looked very relaxed and had no airs at all.
He looked at the employees in front of him and said with a smile:
"Hello everyone. I won't waste any more time with small talk. Today, I'm going to tell you something first."
"Starting tomorrow, our store will be closed for a month."
"During this month, the store will undergo a complete renovation and upgrade. After the upgrade is completed, this store will become the flagship store of the Taizixuan Group in Wuhan. The average spending per person will increase from the current level to over two thousand yuan."
Upon hearing this news, the employees below exchanged glances, their expressions uncertain.
Several people clearly showed signs of worry on their faces.
After all, closing the store for a month means not working for a month.
What happens to my salary if I don't go to work?
Li Ze keenly noticed the worry on everyone's faces.
He smiled and then addressed everyone's concerns.
"I know what you're thinking. Don't worry."
"During this month-long store closure, every employee here will receive their salary as usual, without missing a single penny."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression immediately improved.
But Li Ze did not stop.
He then said loudly:
"In addition, as a token of our gratitude for everyone's hard work during this period, every long-term employee present will receive an extra bonus."
"A one-time cash reward of 50,000 yuan."
Upon hearing the words "fifty thousand," the hall fell silent instantly.
There was silence for about two seconds.
Then, everyone simultaneously let out a very loud exclamation.
"ah?!"
"fifty thousand?!"
"Really?!"
Everyone's face was filled with disbelief.
Seeing their excited expressions, Li Ze smiled and waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.
He continued:
"It's not over yet. When everyone comes back to work a month later, everyone's base salary will increase by another two thousand yuan per month."
"The HR department will send out a notification later regarding the specific details."
This immediately caused an uproar in the entire hall.
The employees were all so excited that their faces turned red.
"Long live Boss Li!"
"The boss is so great!"
"I'll work for Boss Li for the rest of my life!"
Applause and cheers echoed throughout the restaurant.
The waiter, Xiao Li, was so excited that he jumped up and down on the spot.
I almost knocked over the tray next to me.
Seeing everyone so happy, Li Ze felt very comfortable.
After the morning meeting ended, the employees dispersed to get back to work.
Zhang Ruoran walked out from the crowd.
She approached Li Ze, her expression somewhat complicated.
She looked at Li Ze and asked:
"Are you sure it's okay to give them so much money and raise their wages? You need to understand that this will significantly increase the overall labor costs for the store."
Having worked in restaurant management for so many years, Zhang Ruoran certainly knows very well how to calculate this.
Li Ze looked at Ruoran and smiled.
He spoke in a very relaxed tone:
"Don't worry. Whether we open a shop or a company, once we have money, the most important thing is to give back to our employees."
Li Ze paused for a moment, then said seriously:
"Often, we can't just focus on the little money in our own pockets. We need to consider our employees' feelings more. Let them earn more money and live a better life. That way, they'll be more willing to work hard and give their all for the store. That's how our store will thrive. Don't you agree?"
Ruoran listened to Li Ze's words without responding.
Li Ze continued:
"And to be honest, you know how much money I have right now. Earning a little more or a little less is really just a number to me."
"But for these employees, an extra two thousand yuan in monthly salary could be the tuition fee for one of their children for a whole year. A one-time bonus of fifty thousand yuan could be the living expenses for their parents back home for several years."
"I think it's far more meaningful to make more people live better lives than to earn a little more money for myself."
Li Ze concluded by adding:
"Furthermore, I've already had my boss do a complete analysis of this plan. Even if we implement the current salary increase and bonus standards, the profits after the store upgrade will still be very considerable. So you don't need to worry at all. I will continue to provide more benefits to the store's staff in the future."
Zhang Ruoran stood there quietly and listened to what Li Ze had to say.
She didn't ask any more questions about costs and profits.
She lowered her head, looked at her shoes, and remained silent for a while.
He thought about his experiences over the years.
She started as a low-level waitress and worked her way up to store manager.
For so many years, she has worked from dawn till dusk every day, and her monthly salary is only 20,000 yuan.
She certainly knows all too well how difficult it is for working people.
But even though she had been a working-class person for so many years, she didn't have the same thoughts and perspective as Li Ze.
She felt that every word Li Ze said resonated with her.
Zhang Ruoran raised her head and looked at Li Ze.
She said two words very seriously:
"Thanks."
Li Ze looked at Ruoran and nodded with a smile.
Then, he looked into Ruoran's eyes, his tone becoming very serious.
He said loudly:
"Everything at the store is all arranged now. So, let's officially start preparing for our wedding tomorrow."
Zhang Ruoran looked at Li Ze.
The corners of her mouth slowly turned up.
She nodded very forcefully.
The voice wasn't loud, but it was very firm.
"good!"
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