Chapter 006: Recruitment for Taste Testing

Logging in felt like seeing flowers in the fog. Anliang looked at the notification, noting that his post had received replies from over a hundred people. Anliang let out a slight sigh of relief. At least in terms of popularity, his post had attracted a lot of attention.

Q: Is the amount for the free tasting link fully refundable?

In the living room on the first floor, An Liang set up two folding tables and, with great thoughtfulness towards Ji Hua, had two young kitchen staff bring over ten plastic stools, demonstrating thorough consideration

Please be advised that no alcoholic beverages will be provided or sold during this tasting event. Guests are encouraged to bring their own beverages, and the establishment will not charge any fees. Additionally, no dining services will be offered during the meal period.

Q: What should I do if the store does not issue a refund? That is 10,000 yuan!

Anliang is not a new user of the Wuli Kan Hua forum; he registered an account on Wuli Kan Hua as early as his freshman year. However, Anliang has primarily been active in the second-hand exchange section, rarely visiting other sections.

However, this time, An Liang felt somewhat frustrated

A: A full refund is guaranteed after the tasting. If you do not believe this, please do not participate in the tasting event

No. 20, Shulin Village, Shayan District, Wucheng

In the urban village where Anliang resides, there are seven or eight hot pot restaurants, far exceeding other types of dining establishments. One of these hot pot restaurants, named "Spicy Hot," is located diagonally across from Anliang's home, no more than fifty meters away.

What more is there to say about our relationship? Sigh, your grandfather... never mind, let's not mention that. I will call two of the kitchen staff to help you move the table over. " He immediately signaled to two young men from the kitchen to assist Anliang in moving the folding hot pot table, along with the gas stove, gas canister, and the stainless steel pot used for the hot pot, into Anliang's home.

Hot pot is the mainstream melody of the catering industry in Fog City

4. In this tasting event, a priority payment system will be implemented. The first two forum members who complete their payment will be selected for the free tasting slots. If multiple forum members make their payment, please choose to process refunds on your own. Thank you for your cooperation

Note explanation

It is now a little past 8 PM, and the business at the Spicy Hot Pot Restaurant is thriving, with folding hot pot tables set up on the street. Xiang Jihua has been operating the hot pot restaurant for over ten years, and it is considered a time-honored establishment.

Xiang Jihua and Zhao Hongfen are completely two extremes; he is genuinely concerned for Anliang's well-being. If it were not for Xiang Jihua's "bronchitis" and the household finances being managed by his wife, why would Anliang need to borrow money from Zhao Hongfen?

Xiang Jihua nodded to indicate his understanding. Even though they were rivals, he said to Xiang Jihua: "If there is anything you do not understand, remember to ask Uncle. After all, I have been in this industry for over 20 years." Xiang Jihua has only been running a hot pot restaurant for a little over 10 years, but he had previously worked as a preparer in the hot pot industry.

Even so, Xiang Jihua still lent Anliang 20,000 yuan. In Xiang Jihua's words, that was his private savings, quietly set aside from the few dimes he saved each time he bought groceries.

The second-hand exchange section is a platform for local citizens of Mist City to communicate their needs and offers. For instance, if someone is selling a second-hand mobile phone or a second-hand computer, they can post in this section. Due to the involvement of monetary transactions, this section is also quite strict; it requires the publication of authentic photos of the items for sale and mandates real-name authentication.

After determining to take the hot pot route as the first step in his entrepreneurial journey, Anliang began to plan how to use the internet to attract customers. At the same time, he aimed to avoid being reported by some idle individuals while soliciting customers. If, by the time Anliang's hot pot venture had not yet started, the tax, business, and health authorities showed up first, it would be quite frustrating

A: The hot pot for this tasting is based on a secret recipe that has been passed down through a single lineage for nearly a century. With its unique formulation, it will primarily target the high-end market once officially launched, thus requiring a deposit as proof of consumption eligibility

After arranging the table and chairs, and checking the gas cylinder, Anliang returned to the bedroom on the second floor, preparing to log into the Misty Flowers Forum to see if his promotion was effective

1. All registered members of Wu Li Kan Hua are eligible to participate. Each member may reserve only 1 table. Once the qualification for a free tasting is obtained, the corresponding member may invite an additional 1 to 3 tasting participants.

However, in the section for conscientious recommendations, there is a sub-section for promotions that allows users to promote some novel businesses. Anliang intends to conduct a promotional activity in this sub-section.

Store contact number

The owner of the Spicy Hot Pot Restaurant is surnamed Xiang, named Xiang Jihua, who is fifty-six years old this year. He was a friend of Grandpa Anliang during his lifetime and also a chess companion.

Subsequently, Anliang logged onto the Pai Bao website to see how many people had bid on the tasting link

As of now, not a single person has made a payment, even though more than ten individuals have placed orders; yet, no one has completed the payment

After moving back and forth twice, I finally finished moving everything. Fortunately, the distance was very short, so I didn't sweat much. Otherwise, the effect of Anliang's previous shower would have been completely wasted

When Anliang walked over, Xianghua happened to be inside the hot pot restaurant. Anliang quickly approached and greeted him, saying: "Uncle Xiang"

Anliang logged into the local forum of Wucheng, "Seeing Flowers in the Mist." This forum is a well-known local lifestyle platform in Wucheng.

2. Those who wish to apply for a free tasting, please click on the [link], go to the Pai Bao website, purchase the free tasting link, and make the payment

The section for complaints and exposure primarily serves to report unscrupulous local businesses in Mist City. Any physical business based in Mist City, whether in the food and beverage industry, the clothing industry, or any other sector, can be reported if it is deemed to be a fraudulent or unscrupulous merchant. However, this section requires accountability. If a report is found to be untrue, the account will be banned. Even if a new account is created, the corresponding IP address will be blacklisted. This section requires accountability. If a report is found to be untrue, the account will be banned. Even if a new account is created, the corresponding IP address will be blacklisted

Anliang shook his head and simply explained, "Uncle Xiang, I am preparing to make my own hot pot base and try to explore development in the hot pot sector"

Hello everyone in the forum

Refer to the free tasting at [link]

After all, when Anliang was still wearing open-crotch pants, he had already met Jihua, and had often held the young Anliang.

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This tasting menu consists of a total of sixteen dishes, with eight meat dishes and eight vegetarian dishes

Anliang nodded gratefully, "Thank you, Uncle!"

Rules for Free Tasting

Each table is limited to a maximum of 4 people, and each table is restricted to 16 dishes. The restaurant will not provide any additional servings, thank you for your understanding

Good News! A Century-Old Single-Line Heritage Hot Pot! Free Tasting!

Logging in amidst the fog, An Liang entered the recommended section and carefully read the corresponding section regulations. He confirmed that promoting his hot pot business in the novelty promotion sub-section would not lead to his post being deleted, and only then did he begin to create a new post

Free tasting quota: 2 www.hetushu.com.com table

The final section for conscientious recommendations is the one targeted by Anliang. This section corresponds to the section for complaints and exposure. The complaints and exposure section is responsible for reporting unscrupulous merchants, while the conscientious recommendations section is dedicated to recommending local reputable businesses in Mist City

December 17, 2008, 12:00 - 14:00

A: The deposit of 10,000 yuan serves solely as proof of eligibility for consumption; the merchant will not process any shipping. You may contact Paibao Network at any time for refund processing, ensuring 100% security of funds. If you are not familiar with Paibao Network, please do not participate in the tasting activity

After Anliang posted, he put on a warm coat and went out. He was preparing to go to the Spicy Hot Pot Restaurant to rent two hot pot tables.

3. The price for the free tasting link is 10,000 yuan, which serves solely as a deposit and not as a prepayment for any consumption. Detailed explanations are provided in the corresponding link. After the tasting is completed, the refund will be processed face-to-face with the store.

The discussion and banter naturally belong to the casual chat section, a space where one can boast about anything. Aside from prohibiting random political discussions and the expression of inappropriate remarks, everything else is open for conversation

The forum "Viewing Flowers in the Mist" is a large-scale comprehensive platform, primarily divided into five areas: experience sharing, sincere recommendations, complaints and exposure, casual discussions, and second-hand exchanges.

Anliang shook his head and then spoke directly: "Uncle Xiang, I would like to borrow two hot pot tables from you. I will be hosting two tables of guests at my home tomorrow. Also, I need to purchase the ingredients for tomorrow from you." Anliang listed the eight meat and eight vegetable dishes he needed.

The core of the exchange of insights is a sharing section, which includes sharing and discussing photography works, experiences in pet care, discussions on flowers, birds, insects, and fish, among others. As long as one has their own insights, anything can be posted in this section

Free tasting time

Free tasting address

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Everyone is not mistaken; it is indeed a free tasting! One hundred percent free! There are no hidden costs! There are no consumption traps!

The section for sincere recommendations is as strict as the section for complaints and exposure. If one randomly recommends obviously unscrupulous businesses, they will definitely face account suspension.

Xiang Jihua looked at Anliang, then patted Anliang's arm, "Xiao An, are you coming to eat hot pot today?" Xiang Jihua did not mention any discounts or free offers, but if Anliang really wanted to eat hot pot at Xiang Jihua's place, Xiang Jihua would definitely not charge him.

One portion of fresh tripe, one portion of green tripe, one portion of fresh goose intestines, one portion of fresh duck blood, one portion of tender beef, one portion of cilantro meatballs, one portion of yellow throat, one portion of old meat slices; in terms of vegetables, one portion of bean curd skin, one portion of asparagus lettuce, one portion of kelp, one portion of lotus root slices, one portion of cucumber slices, one portion of potato, one portion of old tofu, one portion of square bamboo shoots

An Liang felt a surge of emotion within himself. From childhood to adulthood, he had indeed been cared for quite a bit by Xiang Jihua. If there were opportunities in the future, An Liang would not mind repaying Xiang Jihua in return.

The establishment kindly reminds customers that there is a blacklist mechanism in place. Customers who have low tolerance for alcohol or consume low-quality drinks are advised to drink cautiously within the premises to avoid being placed on the blacklist, which would result in a refusal of service for a second visit

Q: Why is the deposit so expensive

Xiang Jihua nodded and said, "No problem! Xiao An, what kind of guests are you hosting? Do you need Uncle to help you prepare the ingredients?" What Xiang Jihua meant was that if An Liang's guests were very important, he could personally prepare the hot pot base for An Liang to ensure a better flavor