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Once the waiter had everything prepared, the two of them began to eat.

The first thing they tried was the complimentary beef.

The big-eyed beauty wasn't very confident about the beef.

After all, it was free.

However, after taking a bite, she discovered that it was even more delicious than the beef she made at home.

Most importantly, the beef was incredibly fresh, and the ingredients were excellent!

“This isn't ordinary beef; it seems to have been freshly cooked,” the man said, also surprised by the beef.

A nearby employee smiled and said, “That’s right, we make a lot of beef every day, two large basins worth.”

“The beef tastes good, but I don't eat much of it!”

“Why?” the big-eyed beauty asked curiously.

The employee smiled and replied, “Because everything we eat at the Hot Pot Restaurant is free. I prefer eating tripe; it's crispy and tender.”

“You get to eat hot pot for free every day?” The man seemed a bit disbelieving.

The prices at this Hot Pot Restaurant were not cheap.

You could tell from the ingredients that they were very fresh.

If employees could eat for free, wouldn't the Hot Pot Restaurant lose money?

The employee smiled, “That’s right, we can eat every day, and whenever we want.”

“That’s amazing, I want to work here too,” the big-eyed beauty said enviously.

She also liked the tripe the employee had just recommended, so she quickly picked up a piece of tripe from the side and put it in the pot.

“It tastes best after ten seconds,” the employee reminded her.

The big-eyed beauty nodded, and after about ten seconds, she eagerly picked up the tripe.

“It really tastes great!” the big-eyed beauty said happily after taking a bite.

The man was also very satisfied with the hot pot.

The hot pot base was very special, incomparable to that of ordinary Hot Pot Restaurants.

After eating several pieces of meat, he took a big gulp of his drink.

When the employee saw that his drink was less than half full, he immediately refilled it.

The man didn't pay attention at first.

It wasn't until the third time, when he drank his beverage to less than half, and the waiter refilled it again, that he realized the employee was pouring his drinks for him.

He had eaten hot pot many times, but this was the first time someone had poured his drink for him.

He also noticed that their table had dedicated service; the waiter was positioned where he wouldn't disturb them but could serve them at any time.

“This is so comfortable!” The big-eyed beauty ate her hot pot, feeling like a princess.

Finally, they finished eating, and she was very satisfied with the meal.

As they left, the waiter offered them small snacks, and she also got a complimentary ice cream.

The air conditioning in the Hot Pot Restaurant was strong, and only when they stepped outside did they realize how hot it was.

“This Hot Pot Restaurant tastes great, and the service is even better; I’m going to post about it on my Moments!”

The big-eyed beauty added a caption to the photos she had just taken and posted them on her Moments.

Caption: Today’s hot pot was absolutely delicious, the free beef almost made me burst, I gained three pounds, ugh (>_<)~~

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“Come on, let’s come back tomorrow!”

Seeing many likes below, the big-eyed beauty happily held her boyfriend’s hand and left.

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Just like that, the Hot Pot Restaurant became popular.

The free beef, free ice cream, and free fruit quickly spread throughout Han City.

Countless people came to observe.

Liu Gaoda suddenly noticed that the Hot Pot Restaurant was packed, and there was a long queue outside.

He was almost crazy with joy!

This was the rhythm of making a fortune!

Liu Gaoda, with his two-hundred-pound body, was bustling about the Hot Pot Restaurant, so busy his feet barely touched the ground.

Although he was very tired, he smiled all day long.

He was busy until the early morning, and then it was time for the most crucial task: checking the day's revenue.

“What’s the revenue for today?” Liu Gaoda wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked nervously.

The employee quickly printed out the revenue: “Manager Liu, our Hot Pot Restaurant’s revenue today reached over six hundred thousand!”

“How much?” Liu Gaoda was startled.

“Manager Liu, it’s six hundred thirty-three thousand one hundred twenty yuan!” the employee said excitedly.

Liu Gaoda jumped up happily: “We actually earned so much!”

Liu Gaoda was very happy.

He realized he had celebrated too early.

Because starting the next day, the revenue repeatedly hit new highs, reaching over seven hundred thousand, then over eight hundred thousand on the third day, and a terrifying over nine hundred thousand on the fourth day.

From nine in the morning until three in the morning, the Hot Pot Restaurant was packed.

Most of the time, there were people queuing outside.

Sometimes, they even had to wait for a full two hours.

Liu Gaoda now woke up smiling from his dreams.

These queuing customers often went to shop at the supermarket downstairs after taking a number.

When it was almost their turn, they would take the elevator back up.

This also boosted Feihuang Supermarket's business by more than double!

...

Inside the Hot Pot Restaurant manager’s office.

A sweet-looking reporter was interviewing Manager Liu.

“Manager Liu, I’m a reporter from Han City TV, and I’m delighted to be able to interview you during your busy schedule!” the reporter said with a smile, holding a microphone.

Liu Gaoda was dressed immaculately, full of vigor and spirit: “It’s my honor to be interviewed by Han City TV!”

The reporter asked, “Would you mind revealing your Hot Pot Restaurant’s daily revenue?”

Liu Gaoda said excitedly, “There’s nothing to hide. Our boss said that no matter how small the matter, it shouldn’t be kept secret.”

“Yesterday, our supermarket’s revenue reached one million one hundred thousand!”

Hearing this number, the reporter’s mouth dropped open in surprise.

“It’s already being rumored online that your Heli 撈 Hotpot Restaurant is a ‘mudslide’ in the hot pot industry, deeply loved by consumers.”

“How did you come up with this new way of opening a store? How did you create this new model?”

Liu Gaoda’s expression became serious: “This isn’t my credit; most of it comes from our boss’s guidance!”

“Our boss said that every customer who comes to our Heli 撈 is our Heli 撈’s honor.”

“So, we must give our customers the utmost sincerity!”

“The boss repeatedly emphasized that all ingredients must be fresh, and the hot pot base must be the best, so I spent three million to carefully select this hot pot base!”

The reporter was very curious: “Did the hot pot base really cost three million?”

Liu Gaoda nodded: “Yes!”

“Why spend so much money on a hot pot base?” the reporter asked.

Liu Gaoda said, “Because our boss said, either don’t do it, or if you do it, do it the best!”

The reporter asked more questions about the Hot Pot Restaurant, and Liu Gaoda answered truthfully.

The interview quickly concluded, and the reporter was very satisfied!

In addition to the interview, the reporter also filmed various parts of the Hot Pot Restaurant, especially the Hot Pot Restaurant’s kitchen.

At the same time, she also interviewed several employees.

It was evident that the employees were very satisfied with working at the Hot Pot Restaurant and had a strong sense of belonging.

The next morning, as the interview aired on television, the Hot Pot Restaurant became even more popular.

Feihuang Supermarket also gained fame along with it.