txolops Chapter 26 The Ironclad Rule of Purchase Restrictions
Chapter 26 The Ironclad Rule of Purchase Restrictions
"Your suggestion is good, but it's not suitable for me."
Lin Chen's refusal was straightforward and without any hesitation.
Su Qingxue stood beside the tricycle, looking at the man in front of her who had refused a high-paying job so that she could spend more time with her daughter, and remained silent for two seconds.
In the workplace, if the other party has put it this way, it means there is no room for negotiation.
She won't continue throwing money around like a nouveau riche; that would be disrespectful to both of them.
"Alright, everyone has their own ambitions, I won't force you."
Su Qingxue nodded slightly, her tone returning to its usual businesslike calm.
However, although she couldn't hire a private chef, the comfortable feeling of fullness in her stomach truly reminded her of the value of this fried rice.
She didn't know if her anorexia would relapse tomorrow, and she needed to make plans for that evening's meal.
Since we can't take the person with us, we can take a meal with us.
Su Qingxue took out her phone again, opened the WeChat scan function, and looked at Lin Chen.
"Since I can't be a personal chef, I'll do the next best thing."
Su Qingxue said calmly, "Boss, could you please cook another serving for me? I'll pack it up and take it home for dinner tonight."
Upon hearing this, Wang Hai, who was standing to the side, immediately reached out his hand as usual, ready to take the clean plastic takeout box.
"Okay! One package, right? I'll pack it for you right away..."
"Wait a moment."
Lin Chen suddenly spoke, his voice not loud, but it carried an undeniable seriousness.
Wang Hai's hand froze in mid-air, and he turned his head in confusion: "What's wrong, Brother Chen?"
"Isn't there still plenty of food?"
Lin Chen did not answer Wang Hai, but instead turned his gaze to Su Qingxue.
"Feel sorry."
Lin Chen looked at her calmly and said, "You can't buy any more."
Su Qingxue paused slightly in her grip on the phone, her brows furrowing.
"Are we running out of ingredients?"
Su Qingxue glanced at the two open stainless steel insulated buckets in the tricycle's cargo bed, which were still more than half full of rice. "It seems like we have plenty of stock."
I paid the price, why can't I buy it?
"We have enough ingredients. But the rules for the stalls have changed."
Lin Chen picked up the towel hanging around his neck and wiped his hands, then pointed to the queue in the square that already had fifty or sixty people and was still getting longer.
"There was no purchase limit yesterday because there were fewer people and there was enough food to go around."
Lin Chen spoke calmly, as if stating an ordinary matter, "But there were too many people queuing up today."
I only prepared one hundred portions of the ingredients in total.
Lin Chen looked into Su Qingxue's eyes and explained earnestly, "If the people in front of you take away several portions, or even try to pay to buy them all, then those who have been queuing in the cold wind for so long will end up going home empty-handed."
"When you set up a street stall, people line up on an empty stomach after get off work."
I can guarantee that anyone in this queue will most likely get a bite.
Lin Chen put the towel back in its place and made the final decision: "Therefore, in order to prevent individuals from buying them all, from now on, each person is limited to one purchase."
You've already eaten one serving; all the spots are used up.
There was no deliberate targeting, nor any emotional fluctuation.
Lin Chen simply established a rigid rule on an ordinary evening in order to protect the interests of the majority of ordinary diners.
Wang Hai stood aside and listened to Lin Chen's words. Although he felt it was a pity to earn less money, he immediately understood.
"Brother Chen is right."
Wang Hai turned his head and looked at Su Qingxue apologetically, "Madam, I'm so sorry."
We have a limited stock available today. If you buy several items, the people queuing behind you will go hungry.
"You're already full, how about... you come again tomorrow?"
At this moment, not far from the stall.
Liu Wei, Zhao Qiang, and Li Na, who hadn't gone far, each carrying a serving of fried rice they had just bought, clearly heard Lin Chen's words.
Zhao Qiang gasped and whispered to Liu Wei, "Brother Liu, this boss is too stubborn, isn't he?"
Mr. Su wanted to buy an extra portion for dinner, but he refused without even thinking about it.
This is President Su!
"What do you know!"
Liu Wei glared at Zhao Qiang, but his eyes revealed a hint of genuine admiration. "The boss is protecting us ordinary people who are queuing up!"
"Just imagine, if there weren't this rule limiting purchases to one item, the big bosses would get angry and just buy up all the remaining one hundred items to distribute as employee benefits. We'd be standing here in line for ages, not even getting a whiff of scallions!"
Li Na nodded repeatedly, "Exactly!"
This boss is very principled.
Other street vendors would be hoping that a big customer would buy everything at once so they could pack up and go home as soon as possible.
This boss was willing to offend President Su so that more people could eat there. His character is truly amazing!
The three whispered conversation was carried on the autumn wind.
Tangtang, who was sitting on a small stool, also stood up. The little girl walked up to Su Qingxue, raised her delicate, pretty face, and spoke in a childish voice.
"Pretty auntie."
Tangtang blinked her big eyes and said, "Daddy taught me that good things should be shared with everyone."
The pretty auntie's tummy is full, but the uncles and aunties behind her are still hungry.
How about we save some of the good food for them?
Su Qingxue lowered her head, looking into the little girl's clear eyes, then raised her head and glanced at Lin Chen's calm face.
Finally, her gaze passed over the tricycles and landed on the long queue.
Some of the white-collar workers in the line were looking down at their phones, while others were anxiously tiptoeing to see ahead. Although the wind was a bit cold, not a single person left.
As the president of Yintai Group, Su Qingxue didn't need Lin Chen to teach her any profound principles.
Lin Chen's simple words reached her ears, and she instantly understood the logic behind them.
One item per purchase; individual purchases are not permitted.
While it may seem rigid, it not only protects the fairness of all ordinary diners, but is also the most ingenious way to maintain the stall's long-term popularity and reputation.
The hint of regret in Su Qingxue's eyes slowly transformed into a profound respect.
A man who remains extremely clear-headed in the face of money and always adheres to his principles is far more worthy of respect than those who are greedy for money. "I understand."
Su Qingxue turned off her phone screen and put it back in her trench coat pocket.
There was no longer any annoyance at being rejected in her tone, only an acceptance of this principle.
"Your rules are fair."
I apologize for being presumptuous today.
After saying that, Su Qingxue turned around decisively without any hesitation or lingering.
"Secretary Chen."
Su Qingxue's voice returned to normal.
"Yes, Mr. Su!"
Secretary Chen, who was standing to the side holding a lunchbox, immediately stood up straight.
"Back to the company."
Su Qingxue, wearing flat leather shoes, strode along the edge of the square, heading towards the main entrance of Yintai Building without looking back.
Secretary Chen, carrying her portion of fried rice, quickly jogged after him.
As the building's glass automatic doors slid open and closed, Su Qingxue's cold figure completely disappeared into the lobby on the first floor.
The autumn wind still blows across the square.
"Next, scan the code."
Lin Chen withdrew his gaze, and the dark blue flames leaped up again.
The crisp sound of shovels colliding with iron pots continued to echo in front of the long queue.