bioinnovel Chapter 117 Enraged, He Schemed in the Dark
Chapter 117 Enraged, He Schemed in the Dark
5:30 p.m.
This is precisely the time when major commercial districts are bustling with people and the catering industry is experiencing its peak dining season.
On the first floor of Yintai Plaza, the door of the "Rose Rendezvous" romantic Western restaurant was pushed open forcefully.
Liu Rui strode in from outside with a gloomy face.
The lobby supervisor, Xiao Li, followed closely behind him, not daring to even breathe loudly.
Upon seeing this, the waiter by the door immediately stood up straight and bowed respectfully: "Manager Liu."
Liu Rui ignored them.
He walked straight through the foyer to the center of the lobby, stopped, and looked around.
The air conditioning in the restaurant was on full blast, and a violinist was playing music in a corner.
Dozens of dining tables covered with clean white tablecloths were arranged neatly.
However, during this peak time when the restaurant should have been packed, the entire restaurant remained deserted.
Apart from two tables of invited guests seated by the window, there wasn't a single walk-in customer.
It was empty and deserted; even the footsteps of the waiters sounded somewhat jarring.
Frustrated, Liu Rui loosened the tie around his neck.
It's 5:30.
Liu Rui turned around, looked at Xiao Li behind him, and asked, suppressing his anger, "What about the guests who booked for tonight?"
Xiao Li swallowed hard and answered cautiously, "Manager, we originally had three tables booked for tonight, but the front desk just received a call that two tables have been cancelled."
The remaining table said they were still on their way and might arrive later.
Liu Rui gritted his teeth, turned around, and walked straight to the floor-to-ceiling glass window, his eyes fixed on the fried rice stall next to the flower bed dozens of meters away.
In stark contrast to the lifeless and deserted atmosphere of the restaurant, Lin Chen's stall was bustling with activity.
Even though the security department coordinated the queue, making the diners fold into an S-shape and clearing the aisle.
However, as the evening rush hour approached, the number of people queuing not only did not decrease, but actually increased.
Liu Rui stood by the window, watching the diners, his anger growing stronger.
"Manager, don't get sick from getting angry."
Xiao Li walked up to Liu Rui and tentatively advised, "Those people eating at roadside stalls outside aren't our store's target customers anyway."
Or, how about I have a few waiters hand out opening vouchers at the street corner to attract customers?
"Giving out vouchers? Do you think this is a fast food restaurant?!"
Liu Rui turned around and coldly reprimanded, "Going out on the street to solicit customers will only make our brand look cheap!"
Liu Rui took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and turned his gaze to the window again.
Suddenly, his gaze fell on a folding table next to Lin Chen's stall.
There was a woman sitting there.
Liu Rui's gaze fell on the woman, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
Although he was not of a high enough rank to have ever met Su Qingxue, the highest-ranking executive in Yintai Group, he had developed a keen eye for people by frequently entertaining high-end clients.
The woman outside the window was sitting on a small stool, holding a disposable spoon in her hand.
However, the business suit she was wearing, without any obvious logos, was extremely well-tailored and made of high-quality fabric, making it an expensive custom-made piece.
More importantly, she exudes a calm and aloof aura, clearly indicating that she is an elite individual.
"Xiao Li, look at that woman sitting next to the folding table."
Liu Rui raised his hand and pointed in Su Qingxue's direction.
Xiao Li looked over and said, "I see, Manager."
She has such a great presence.
"Judging from her clothes and demeanor, she's definitely a senior executive at some big company."
These are our restaurant's most ideal and high-quality target customers!
Liu Rui couldn't accept that his high-end restaurant, which he had spent a lot of money to build, was deserted, while his "absolutely high-quality customers" preferred to sit at a roadside stall, eating a plate of fried rice and even patiently chatting with a vendor's daughter.
"My guests can't come in; my high-end clients would rather eat at roadside stalls."
As long as this mess remains here, our shop will continue to be a laughing stock in the industry.
Liu Rui said.
He turned around, completely losing his patience.
"That guy surnamed Zhang in the security department is using the mall's rules as a shield, so he doesn't dare to kick people out."
Then I'll find someone capable of managing it.
Liu Rui took his phone out of his pocket.
"Manager, who are you looking for?"
Xiao Li stared blankly as Liu Rui dialed the number.
"Find the urban management officers."
Liu Rui sneered and dialed the complaint hotline of the Urban Comprehensive Law Enforcement Bureau.
"Beep...beep..."
The phone rang twice and was quickly answered.
"Hello, this is the Complaint and Reporting Center of the Urban Management Bureau."
The operator's voice came from the other end of the phone.
Liu Rui immediately changed his tone.
"Hello! I want to file a report using my real name! This is the first-floor commercial area of Yintai Plaza in the city center!"
Looking out the window at Lin Chen, Liu Rui said, "There's an unlicensed street vendor selling fried rice who's illegally occupying the public area of the square and setting up his stall in violation of regulations!"
A large crowd gathered at the scene, severely blocking fire lanes and pedestrian access!
"Exactly where in the square?"
"I asked the operator."
"It's right next to the flowerbed outside the main entrance of the 'Rose Rendezvous' Western restaurant on the first floor!"
Liu Rui continued, "That stall uses large gas cylinders and operates with open flames."
The area was surrounded by densely packed queues with no safety precautions in place. If an accident were to occur, the consequences would be unimaginable!
These unlicensed vendors not only pose serious safety hazards, but also severely impact the city's appearance and the normal business operations of our legitimate merchants!
"Okay, we have recorded the situation you reported."
Yintai Plaza is located in a key area of the city center. We will immediately notify the enforcement officers of the local squadron to go to the scene to verify and handle the situation.
The operator responded quickly.
"Please dispatch your officers as soon as possible to eliminate the safety hazard."
Liu Rui added a self-righteous remark before hanging up the phone.
After putting down his phone, the gloom on Liu Rui's face dissipated considerably, replaced by a somber coldness.
"Manager, did you report it directly to the urban management officers?"
Xiao Li, who was listening nearby, asked hesitantly.
Liu Rui straightened the hem of his clothes.
"The toughest measures must be taken to deal with these kinds of low-level street vendors."
Liu Rui coldly stared at Lin Chen, who was still frying rice in the distance, his eyes full of disdain and mockery.
"Since he doesn't know what's good for him and insists on getting in the way, then don't blame me for cutting off his source of income."
Liu Rui turned around and walked towards the restaurant counter: "Xiao Li, go get a cup of coffee for the front desk."
We'll just stand here and watch the show.
"Yes, manager."
Xiao Li quickly accepted the order and turned to walk towards the bar.
Liu Rui picked up a glass of ice water from the bar and took a sip.
He stood in front of the restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows, watching the lively atmosphere in the square, quietly waiting for the arrival of the law enforcement vehicle.