Chapter 237: The Onlooker Sees Clearly!

Arriving downstairs, a distant noise could be heard.

Shen Fei did not follow the teachers to the trouble spot but instead drove away from the area.

Half an hour later, Shen Fei arrived in Huaxi District.

After parking the car, he saw a large red sign for “Life Skewer” to the east.

At this moment, the dinner rush had already passed, but the street was still very crowded.

There were also many people sitting on small stools outside Life Skewer, waiting for their numbers to be called.

Shen Fei walked briskly toward the shop.

Inside Life Skewer, the decor was filled with a lot of red, creating a lively atmosphere.

The dining environment wasn’t exactly elegant, but it had a strong, down-to-earth vibe.

The staff were even more human-centered than those at Haidilao Hot Pot.

“Mr. Shen!”

Seeing Shen Fei, Ji Lu, who had been waiting for some time, quickly approached him.

“Mr. Ji!”

Shen Fei greeted him with a smile.

After shaking hands, Ji Lu said, “Mr. Shen, I’ve already prepared a spot for you. Please follow me!”

“Alright! Please lead the way, Mr. Ji!” Shen Fei nodded.

He followed Ji Lu to a corner of the restaurant, where Ji Lu handed him an electronic menu and they ordered several of Life Skewer’s specialty dishes.

While waiting for the food, the two began to chat.

“Mr. Ji, let’s get straight to the point. Have you made up your mind? Are you accepting the investment?”

“Yes! If not, I wouldn’t have sought out Shen Fei!” Ji Lu smiled faintly.

“Then, Mr. Ji, are you no longer worried about the risks?” Shen Fei asked in return.

“Of course I’m worried!” Ji Lu admitted.

Then, he changed the topic and continued, “But isn’t there an old saying? Opportunities always come with risks! If not, there would be many successful entrepreneurs in the world, right? If Mr. Shen isn’t afraid of investing billions, why should I be afraid? Let’s take a bold bet! If it works, Life Skewer will flourish! In three years, we’ll become the Haidilao of the barbecue world. At our age, that’s fulfilling our life’s value! If it fails, we’ll reflect on why it happened, learn from the lessons, and try again next time! Life should be about taking risks; otherwise, what’s the point of being here?”

The reason Ji Lu was able to make such a firm decision was because of the development of the scar-healing cream.

Since he learned that Shen Fei was the founder of the scar-healing cream, he had been paying close attention to its progress.

Even before the public opinion turned, he had bought a 50 ml bottle to try.

He thought it would be a waste of money, but to his surprise, it showed results in less than seven days.

This gave Ji Lu a great sense of relief.

After the public opinion turned around, he realized how popular the scar-healing cream would soon become.

That’s when he made up his mind.

Moreover, he felt that following Shen Fei, there was nothing to fear!

Who else would dare invest 500 million in his project? Probably only Shen Fei!

Even if it failed, he believed Shen Fei wouldn’t treat him harshly.

After weighing the pros and cons, Ji Lu eagerly called Shen Fei.

“Mr. Ji is absolutely right! Only I would dare invest such a large amount of money to let Mr. Ji spread his wings in the barbecue world. If I miss this opportunity, there won’t be another one!”

Shen Fei smiled faintly.

“Yes, that’s why I’m grateful to Mr. Shen! But this should be a huge challenge for you, right?” Ji Lu said with a hint of worry.

“No, this isn’t a challenge! Or rather, I believe that Life Skewer, under your leadership, will develop even better!” Shen Fei said firmly, looking directly at Ji Lu.

Ji Lu was encouraged by Shen Fei’s words and gaze.

He nodded slightly and said, “Since Mr. Shen believes in me so much, I will not let you down! Please look forward to what comes next!”

He paused, then changed the subject.

“Mr. Shen, what do you think of this store?”

“Since Mr. Ji asked, let me share my thoughts briefly!”

Shen Fei smiled lightly, speaking in a calm tone.

“Life Skewer is a great name. I assume Mr. Ji wants to convey the idea that there are no obstacles in life that can’t be overcome, right? If that’s the case, why not use a slogan like ‘There’s nothing that can’t be overcome! And if there is, come have some barbecue!’? As for the dining environment, while it’s quite nice, the heavy use of red can be a bit overwhelming. Perhaps you could tone it down a bit and add more pictures of the restaurant’s specialty skewers on the walls.”

Shen Fei’s suggestions were based on his memory of the changes Life Skewer would undergo in the future.

Unknowingly, Ji Lu became excited upon hearing this.

“Mr. Shen, absolutely! As they say, the onlooker sees clearly! I always thought my store was great, but also a bit off. Now, hearing your suggestions, it’s like a lightbulb went off! Especially the slogan, it’s perfect! It fits exactly with the message I want to convey!”

“Well! I’m happy to make a small contribution to the future development of Life Skewer! However, no matter how it develops in the future, the environment and the taste of the skewers must be guaranteed. That’s the key to long-term success!” Shen Fei sincerely added.

This has always been the unchanging principle.

Even if the price goes up, as long as the taste remains, people will still be willing to spend money.

Ji Lu nodded repeatedly.

“Mr. Shen, what you said today is truly enlightening! I’ll revise the original project plan and present a detailed proposal to you later!”

“Good! By the way, Mr. Ji, as we discussed before, after the dilution of shares, the management rights of Life Skewer will still belong to you. However, I’ll be sending someone from my side. This person is a newcomer in this field. I hope you can help him grow quickly in terms of management! If he can stand on his own without your help, then that will be a success!”

Shen Fei said in a deep voice.

Ji Lu was stunned.

He had expected Shen Fei to send in a whole team after the investment.

He had even prepared himself for it!

But now, Shen Fei was only sending one person?

That shows just how much trust Shen Fei had in him!

“One person?” Ji Lu asked uncertainly.

“Yes! If he follows you, I believe he will grow quickly!” Shen Fei said.

After all, he trusted Ji Lu’s character.

A team? Totally unnecessary!

And there was Han Lixin, who he felt could quickly adapt and build his own team.

“Alright, Mr. Shen!”

Ji Lu expressed his sincerity.

“I, Ji Lu, can’t promise anything else, but if I develop with anyone, I’ll give my full commitment to the cause! As for the person you’re sending, I’ll train him wholeheartedly! But I also want to make it clear that if he has the ability, I’ll fully accept him! But if he doesn’t, then I won’t waste my energy.”

“Understood!” Shen Fei replied.

“Then I’ll get started on the project plan right away! Once Mr. Shen’s investment is in place, we’ll begin implementation!”

Ji Lu smiled.

“And the person you mentioned, you can send him over early to get accustomed to things!”

“Okay! I’ll give him your contact information so he can reach out to you!”

“Great!”