Starving Marketing

The return was even greater than Li Zhi and Huang Pangzi had anticipated. It's unclear who leaked the news, but before evening, Huang Youwei had received at least ten phone calls, all inquiring about making dinner reservations at the "Falling Star Tower." Top-notch ingredients are not something you can come across easily.

Word spread like wildfire, and the reputation of the Falling Star Tower began to grow.

"Boss, what are your thoughts on accepting some customer orders for tonight?" "After all, we still have ingredients in the kitchen," Huang Pangzi said with a sly smile, looking at Li Zhi with his small eyes.

Li Zhi nodded and said, "Making money is always a good thing." We can't have any issues with money. Alright, go ahead and arrange it, but please be careful. We can utilize the concept of scarcity to market a phone. Similarly, for a restaurant like ours, it is essential to emphasize our uniqueness and class. Think about how to do that.

"I understand, Boss." "You can rest assured that I will handle this matter beautifully," Huang Youwei said confidently, patting his chest.

Are things that can be easily obtained truly considered good? Understanding the high cost but still being able to purchase it is what truly makes it valuable.

In the future, when people mention the Falling Star Tower, they should not only praise its luxury, authenticity, and uniqueness but also its exclusivity. Only something truly exceptional can stand out in the world, and that's what makes it extraordinary.

In the evening, only twenty reservations were made by Huang Youwei, with the lowest package price being 3888 yuan per person. Takeout service is not available, and the business operates from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Customers who surpass the dining time limit will not be accommodated.

Even the 18888 yuan package was booked multiple times. Those who can afford to come and enjoy the "freshness" are not lacking in funds. Those who can directly contact Huang Pangzi also have some connections and status. Twenty people may not be many, but it's also not few. Basically, those who called Huang Pangzi and could not be refused were accommodated.

Individuals with slightly weaker connections were scheduled for the following day.

The Falling Star Tower is not open all day. The morning business hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and the afternoon business hours are from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Currently, we are only accepting orders with prior reservations, and no service will be available after the dining hours.

Finally, 100 reservations were accepted at noon, and another 100 reservations were accepted in the evening. In other words, considering the current scale of the Falling Star Tower, it can only host a maximum of 200 guests per day.

Is two hundred people a lot?

The population of Haicheng is nine million!

The entire province has over fifty-seven million people.

To many, a meal that costs several thousand yuan feels luxurious. It may not even be enough to satisfy their hunger. It's too extravagant. But for the wealthy, it's an opportunity to experience something novel and unique. There's a certain kind of nouveau riche who doesn't settle for the best, but only for the most expensive. If your place is expensive, no problem. They just like expensive things. They have money, so who can stop them?

The Falling Star Tower resembles a blazing flame, burning exceptionally fast. It started as just a spark, but with a gust of wind, it soared into the sky.

"Ruping, you did well today." Your bonus for this month will be doubled. "Don't get too proud, keep working hard, and the bonuses for others will also be substantial!" Li Zhi patted Meng Ruping's shoulder as he left. At noon, her conversation with Zhao Xueying, Mo Yanxiu, and others was engaging, striking a balance between being neither ostentatious nor weak.

Meng Ruping blushed slightly. She always felt that her boss seemed younger than her, but she didn't dare to ask Li Zhi's exact age.

"Thank you, boss!" Meng Ruping said somewhat shyly.

"Call me if you need anything!" Li Zhi turned and walked away. Today was a day of fame, and the rest of the matters, such as managing and satisfying the customers, were their responsibility.

Li Zhi cannot cook, manage a restaurant, or be present to greet customers daily. What he can do is continuously provide the Falling Star Tower with the highest quality ingredients.

In fact, if we consider the cost of consuming "standard-grade" interstellar nuclei in the "factory world," these ingredients are not cheap.

But it's not entirely accurate to calculate it that way. Think about it, Li Zhi must go to the "factory world." Every time he goes, bringing back a few hundred pounds of ingredients does not consume much energy. If he doesn't bring them, it won't reduce the energy consumption either. It's all a matter of convenience, just keeping Li Zhi a little busier.

Is being busy really a problem compared to making money?

Who can't get along with money?

Moreover, after the reputation of the Falling Star Tower spread, it not only brought wealth to Li Zhi but also increased his fame and influence. How many people in Haicheng know him? How many people know Zhao Sihai?

Some might argue that they are not even comparable.

That's right, they are indeed not in the same league. Li Zhi needs to work hard to change others' perceptions, elevate his reputation, and enhance his status. In the future, making money might become the least important thing.

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Zhuge Meili sat in Dong Yingsnow's car, and the two of them left the Falling Star Tower together.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Zhuge Meili tilted her head and looked at her cousin Dong Yingsnow, playfully saying, "That Li Zhi is quite cunning." "I'm sure his relationship with the woman named Mu Xiaomei is not ordinary!"

Dong Yingsnow remained silent. Women have a keen sense, and she could feel that there was something different between Li Zhi and Mu Xiaomei. But what could she do about it? She is no longer Li Zhi's girlfriend, and Li Zhi had previously mentioned that he was dating other women.

"Why Mu Xiaomei and not Sophie?" Dong Yingsnow asked.

"Sophie?" Zhuge Meili chuckled and said, "Let's not even discuss whether Sophie would be interested in him." "Even if she is, do you think the Su family would agree?"

"That's hard to say!" Dong Yingsnow replied. Both of them knew Sophie's background.

"Even if the Su family agrees, Sophie wouldn't." Have you not noticed the difference in the way Sophie and Mu Xiaomei look at Li Zhi? When the Zhao family's father and daughter arrived today, Sophie even displayed a hint of schadenfreude in her eyes. There is no harmony between her and Li Zhi. At least not yet. But Mu Xiaomei is different. Zhuge Meili said with a smile, "She's very concerned about Li Zhi, although she's trying to conceal it and not let us find out."

Dong Yingsnow changed the subject, not wanting to delve into a detailed discussion about the women around Li Zhi. She curiously asked, "Weren't you in a panic a few days ago, as if the sky was falling?" How come you're fine now? "Doesn't Li Zhi still possess that 'purple energy'?"

"He does!" Zhuge Meili squinted, slyly saying, "Not only does he still possess it, but the two strands of purple energy behind him have also become more solid and substantial, indicating the emergence of a hero!"

"Why are you still able to laugh, then?" Dong Yingsnow said with a smile.

"The wise have their own plans!" Zhuge Meili paused for a moment and then playfully said, "As for you, cousin, have you made up your mind?" Do you want to absorb the purple energy from Li Zhi?

"Absorb it?" "Didn't you say he was already successful?" Dong Yingsnow was taken aback, thinking that this matter had already been resolved.

Zhuge Meili pursed her lips and said, "Of course, we have to absorb it." We've put in so much effort and paid a price. Maybe in the future, you might have to "feed the tiger with your own body." If we don't make any profit, wouldn't that result in a significant loss? "So, not only do we have to absorb it, but we also have to absorb it fiercely."

"If I have to 'feed the tiger with my own body,' what's the point of absorbing this 'purple energy' thing?" Will it have any effect? Dong Yingsnow rolled her eyes, not entirely agreeing with Zhuge Meili's words.

"Of course, it's useful." Let's not even discuss the possibility of you staying by his side in the future and becoming the mistress of the East Palace. The purple energy is still very useful for you. You have to mitigate harm and nurture the world. Furthermore, the purple energy within you will flow towards the East family through your connections. While you may not require it, it will prove highly beneficial for the East family. Of course, the premise is that you accumulate enough purple energy. Also, we have to plan for the worst. What if, I'm just saying, what if Li Zhi fails to pass the tribulation and dies? "We'll have to work hard." We can't let you, the East family, and future generations receive nothing.

As she spoke, Zhuge Meili's expression became serious, with no hint of joking.

Future generations?

Dong Yingsnow furrowed her brow. What Zhuge Meili said seemed distant and somewhat absurd. What does it mean to become the mistress of the East Palace and the mother of the world? Isn't this just nonsense? It's the modern era. Are we going back to the imperial era? Become an emperor? The Imperial Harem? Is that even possible?

"Do you think too much?" Zhuge Meili seemed to see through Dong Yingsnow's thoughts.

Dong Yingsnow nodded, smiling bitterly, "I do feel like you're overthinking." Not to mention this "purple energy" thing. Even if it does exist, will taking it from Li Zhi affect his "tribulation"? If it does, and because of my relationship with him, he can't achieve greatness in the end, then what's the point of the little bit of purple energy that flows to the East family? Will it benefit Li Zhi's ascent to the sky, or will it benefit the East family? Will it be worth it?

Zhuge Meili was taken aback and suddenly laughed, "I didn't expect that, I didn't expect it." Cousin, you actually have this kind of insight. Well done, well done. "The young can be taught!"

After a moment of thought, she said, "But your worries are actually unnecessary." Firstly, you cannot absorb an excessive amount of purple energy from Li Zhi. Each person's aura has a capacity. The purple energy surrounding Li Zhi is enough to fill his aura capacity, and it will have minimal impact on him. That's one thing.

Secondly, if he gives you the purple energy, it might not necessarily be a bad thing for him. Everything complements each other. As the saying goes, "Two fists are no match for four hands," and "a good man has three helpers." Li Zhi's gift of the purple energy will help you progress steadily and elevate the East family to new heights. In turn, it will also be a great help to Li Zhi, providing a significant boost.

"Do I still need to absorb the purple energy from him, as you suggested?" Dong Yingsnow rolled her eyes, not entirely convinced by Zhuge Meili's words.

"Yes, you must!" Zhuge Meili nodded vigorously.