Chapter 63 – 65 Dad’s Words
The two sat on chairs, and the fat man began, “Hao, I’ll briefly run through our roasted duck restaurant’s current sales performance.

Our maximum in a single day was around 1,200 ducks, with an average of about 800 daily.”

Qin Hao exclaimed, “That many?”

The fat man nodded, “These days, our daily profit has been around 30,000 to 40,000.”

With daily profits of 40,000, the monthly profit would be over a million, a truly terrifying figure.

And that’s just for a small roasted duck restaurant occupying a few hundred square meters.

Kang Youyi continued, “We’ve also had many expenses lately—air conditioning, roasting ovens, safes, computers, and so on. Our expenditures have nearly reached 100,000.”

Qin Hao nodded slightly. These were all necessary expenses, “Yu Jie has a record of all the item expenses, right?”

The fat man, “Mmm-hmm, rest assured, Hao. You probably already know about the hotels and our roasted duck, right?”

Qin Hao nodded, “What’s the situation? Did they approach us on their own, or did we reach out to them?”

Kang Youyi replied, “It was those hotels and restaurants that sought us out.”

“There’s been no change in the price?” This was Qin Hao’s primary concern.

Kang Youyi, “The price is still 30 yuan per jin. How much the hotels add on top of that is none of our concern.”

Qin Hao, “Without my orders, the prices cannot change. Make sure to inform me about any important matters.”

Kang Youyi nodded, “Mmm-hmm, don’t worry, Hao.”

That afternoon, Qin Hao stayed there the entire time. Around 5 PM, batches of roasted ducks came out of the oven.

Some were sold from tricycles, some were placed in the restaurant’s warming cabinets, and others were delivered to several hotels in Yonghe Market by van.

Now, for the guests at those hotels on Yonghe Street, Jiangshan Roasted Duck had almost become a must-order dish.

About 100 to 200 ducks were delivered to various restaurants each day.

By 6:30 PM, customers began to patronize the duck restaurant.

Now, Liu Pengyun was in charge of selling roasted duck in the store, and the business was much better than before.

People from the nearby neighborhoods would come here almost daily to buy roasted ducks.

The store could sell about 200 ducks each day.

Qin Hao spent that entire afternoon contemplating the future development of the roasted duck restaurant.

He now felt that the development model of De Juxiang might not necessarily suit the current Jiangshan Roasted Duck.

The unique flavor of Jiangshan Roasted Duck was widely loved, and retail sales contributed a significant portion of the profits, which was absolutely something to maintain.

Moreover, Jiangshan Roasted Duck did not have the same limitations as De Juxiang, so in terms of potential,

Qin Hao felt that Jiangshan Roasted Duck had even more potential than De Juxiang.

“Qin Hao?”

A voice rang out, interrupting Qin Hao’s thoughts.

Qin Hao looked up to see Xia Qing, wearing a T-shirt and shorts, standing at the counter buying roasted duck.

Liu Pengyun was slicing the duck for her, and when he heard her call Qin Hao’s name, his hand trembled, nearly chopping onto his hand.

Does this beauty know Hao?

Qin Hao hurriedly got up and walked over, “Here to buy some roasted duck?”

Xia Qing’s lips carried a light smile, tactful and restrained, “Aren’t you busy? If the boss sees you daydreaming there, might he deduct your pay?”

“No, I’ve already finished all my work.” Qin Hao smiled in response.

Liu Pengyun heard him and pursed his lips; you’re kind enough not to deduct our pay, who would dare deduct yours?

Xia Qing looked at him and asked, “What time do you get off work?”

Qin Hao, “I’ll be off work soon, but there’s not much to do now, I could leave early. Shall we go back together?”

Xia Qing: “Is this really okay? Will they truly not deduct your salary?”

Qin Hao turned to Liu Pengyun and said, “Yun, when the boss comes back later, help me explain it to him, will you?”

“Ah, sure, sure!” Liu Pengyun agreed, seemingly flattered by the request.

He quickly handed the sliced roasted duck to Xia Qing: “Miss, your roasted duck is ready, that will be eighty-two.”

After paying, Xia Qing left with the roasted duck and Qin Hao.

She asked uncertainly, “The boss really won’t penalize you?”

Qin Hao said with a smile, “It’s fine.”

As they walked, Xia Qing said, “Qin Hao, you’ve really fooled me. Perfect score in the unified exams, breaking the national record.

The Xuan Country Daily even reported your name today. At first, I thought you couldn’t get into a good university.

Thinking back to the grand claims I made in front of the national top scorer of the unified exams, I feel utterly embarrassed.”

After she finished speaking, she glared at him with her beautiful eyes, a mix of mild anger and a hint of coquetry.

Qin Hao said awkwardly, “I told you I could get into Jianghai University, but you didn’t believe me.”

Xia Qing rolled her eyes at him. “Who would believe that, if they were in my shoes?”

Qin Hao: “Then you can’t blame me, can you? It’s not my fault you didn’t believe me.”

Xia Qing pouted unhappily and muttered quietly, “No wonder you don’t have a girlfriend.”

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“Ah? What did you say?”

Xia Qing: “Nothing, I was just saying you’re smart.”

The two kept talking as they walked and soon arrived at the entrance of the residential area. That’s when Qin Youguo and Li Shujie were approaching the entrance from another direction.

Seeing Qin Hao and Xia Qing nearby, Mr. Qin and Mrs. Qin were surprised and called out, “Xiao Hao?”

Qin Hao turned his head and replied, “Dad, Mom? Where have you been?”

Li Shujie recognized Xia Qing and said with a smile, “Your father and I went out to buy some things. Is this Xiaoqing? She’s much prettier than she is in videos.”

Xia Qing’s cheeks turned slightly red as she softly greeted, “Hello, uncle and auntie.”

“Ah, such a sensible girl. You two have a chat, we won’t disturb you.” With that, Li Shujie left with Mr. Qin.

Qin Hao was somewhat speechless; he felt his mother’s words were somewhat ambiguous. What did she mean by ‘won’t disturb you two’?

Xia Qing’s cheeks flushed even more, but she felt a hint of happiness inside, as Qin Hao’s parents seemed to like her.

“Remember to come to my house tomorrow at noon, Block 3, Unit 3, Apartment 301.” After saying that, Xia Qing turned and left.

“Mm-hmm, got it.”

Qin Hao walked home. As soon as he arrived, Mr. Qin and Mrs. Qin called him over.

Li Shujie started, “Xiao Hao, tell your mother the truth, what is your relationship with that girl Xiaoqing?”

Qin Hao: “There’s nothing special, just ordinary friends.”

Li Shujie glared at him: “Don’t lie to me with your eyes wide open. Do you think your mother can’t see the obvious? It’s clear Xiaoqing likes you. What are your intentions?”

Qin Hao: “Mom, leave my affairs alone, please.”

Li Shujie looked at him and continued, “What? Now that you are the top scorer of the national unified exams, you won’t let your parents butt in? Are you too proud now? Looking down on Xiaoqing?

Xiaoqing is such a nice girl, beautiful and with a good personality. It’s hard to find a girl like her even with a lantern.”

After speaking, Mrs. Qin asked further, “How many points did Xiaoqing score? Which university is she going to?”

Qin Hao: “Almost seven hundred, she’s also going to Jianghai University.”

Mrs. Qin: “That’s perfect then. Xiao Hao, I’m telling you, don’t get all high and mighty just because you scored full marks on the exam. Xiaoqing is a good girl, and she has feelings for you too. You should cherish her.”

Mr. Qin also chimed in, “Xiao Hao, your mother is right. Xiaoqing is indeed a nice girl. Both your parents approve of her, cherish her well, don’t regret it if you lose her someday.”