Chapter 160: Visiting Constable Hong
Because his new dishes increased profitability and surpassed the tavern across the street, the boss granted him management of another tavern. Now, his influence outweighed that of the rival across the street; he was curious to see how the rival would continue to flaunt his power.
Originally, the tavern across the street and his Judelou tavern were both owned by the same boss, but governed by different shopkeepers. Not only did the two taverns compete on a daily basis, but they also monopolized the market in the entire town, making it difficult for smaller taverns to survive.
"Miss Yang, I must say, our Judelou group has branches both here in the county and in the prefecture. I plan to start selling our drunken crab there, and that will increase the quantity needed. I'm wondering whether you'd be able to handle such an order."
Yang Chuxia didn't rush to answer. She pondered for a moment and then asked, "I wonder, Shopkeeper Li, how much volume you're anticipating?"