Chapter 343

(Two-in-one, rushing for average subscription, 9400 words.)

———————————

Causeway Bay,

Next door to Tan Meili, at Ah Ying's house, (from "The Woman Who Belongs to the Rooster")

At this time, the dining table was full of steaming hot dishes, and a warm father-daughter dinner began.

The TV was on, playing the Asia Television evening news.

Ah Ying picked up a piece of green vegetable: "Dad, Mr. Guan's supermarket is opening the day after tomorrow, let's go over and show our support."

Ah Ying's dad nodded upon hearing this: "Okay, I'll take you the day after tomorrow."

Ever since Ah Ying was saved by Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, she had been focused on Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's request for her to "study hard and go to university," so she studied very diligently. Now, half a year later, she could basically secure a spot in the top ten of the school grade, and even in the internal joint examination of the Five-Star Education Group, she could rank in the top 50, showing very strong strength.

Ah Ying's dad was naturally extremely grateful to Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and had always been thinking about how to repay him. He took out 10,000 for the donation during the Mingxin Hospital incident, and for the second disaster relief donation, he took out another 10,000.

He ran a clothing factory and had some money.

At this time,

Asia Television began to broadcast Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's appeal—"off-peak shopping," "try not to go in the first three days."

Pfft~~~~~~

Ah Ying and her dad spat out their food directly.

Ah Ying was excited: "Dad, I've never seen anything like this, why don't we go and take a look on the opening day..."

Focusing on being a rebellious kid!

……

On the other side, siblings Chen An and Chen Le were also having dinner.

Ever since Chen An started working at the Five-Star Group, their family situation had improved a lot.

"Brother, the Five-Star Supermarket is opening the day after tomorrow, shall we go and join in the fun?"

"Okay, Brother Zu's supermarket, must support!"

When the news anchor mentioned the special appeal of the Five-Star Supermarket, Mr. Li was stunned for a moment, then spat out his food.

"Off-peak shopping?"

Pfft~~~~~

Chen An and Chen Le spat out their food.

Chen Le laughed: "How can that be? It's more lively with more people. Buying things isn't the point, the point is joining in the fun!"

Chen An: "Right, we must go tomorrow!"

Focusing on gossip and melon-eating!

Rebellious kid +2!

……

……

In a lively tea restaurant in Sai Ying Pun,

Several round tables were full of diners, and the TV was hanging on the wall, playing the same news.

Ling Jing was having a meal here with his girlfriend.

The two had been married for a month, and life was going very well.

And because of Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's reminder, Ling Jing changed his cold temperament. Although he was still cold, he was more tactful in dealing with people, and there was also Chen Guozhong above him who was very good to his subordinates, so Ling Jing was very satisfied with his current police life. His relationship with colleagues was harmonious, and he was married, living a happy and fulfilling life.

Thanks to Brother Zu's videotape, which proved his innocence. Thanks to Brother Zu's reminder, which made him start to feel the benefits of team harmony.

Thanks to Brother Zu!

Jingying suddenly remembered and said to Ling Jing: "By the way, husband, the Five-Star Supermarket is opening the day after tomorrow, how about we go over and show our support for Mr. Guan?"

Ling Jing: "I was just about to tell you that. Then let's go and browse this supermarket the day after tomorrow."

Jingying: "Okay!"

At this time, the appeal for "off-peak shopping" was playing on the TV.

Pfft~~~~

Ling Jing and Jingying spat out their food.

The neighbors and diners eating in the restaurant nearby also spat out their food.

"Off-peak shopping?"

"So arrogant?"

Some diners didn't believe in evil.

"Hey~~~ I've never heard such words in all my life."

"I don't believe it, I'm going to go on the opening day!"

"Right, I'm going to go and see for myself if it's really that exaggerated."

There are always rebellious kids who want to join in the fun.

……

There were many, many people with the same idea.

Loving to watch the fun is human nature.

Especially those born with a rebellious streak: Brother Zu, you tell me not to go, but I'm going to go! Hehehe~~~~

……

……

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's side was booming,

And Boss Li didn't have a good temper either; he fought back that very night.

Under Boss Li's instruction, the A. S. Watson Group did not choose to remain silent but acted quickly, carefully planning a series of counterattack strategies.

Among them, the most eye-catching was the promotional activity advertisement broadcast during the prime time of TVB television.

On the TVB television screen, a cheerful piece of background music sounded, and the scene switched to the background of the newly opened Wellcome supermarket.

The camera zoomed in, and a beautiful saleswoman held a membership card, shining brightly.

"Our Wellcome and ParknShop supermarket chains in the Central and Western District and Wan Chai District, to thank everyone for their love and support over the years, have specially launched an unprecedented top-up discount!"

"Yes, you heard that right! Big discount for topping up membership cards, top up 1000 get 200, top up 2000 get 400! Top up 10,000, get 4,000! Such intensity is unprecedented, just to give back to every loyal customer!"

This intensity is simply terrifying!

And, there's more:

"If you spend over 200 yuan on the day, we will also give you practical daily necessities such as eggs and tissues! Spend over 1000, get electrical appliances, spend over 5000, get a super big gift..."

After this advertisement was broadcast, many citizens were excited.

Not because of Boss Li's discount, but because of gossip.

"Haha~~~ Boss Li can't sit still anymore."

"He fought back!"

"They're fighting, they're fighting!"

Citizens turned into melon-eating masses one after another.

Of course, there were also some irritable citizens who were very unhappy:

"Damn it, why is it that only the Wellcome and ParknShop supermarkets in the Central and Western District and Wan Chai District have discounts?"

"Why don't our supermarkets in the New Territories/Kowloon have top-up discounts?"

"It's fine if the supermarkets in the New Territories/Kowloon don't have top-up discounts, why don't the ones in North Point and Chai Wan have them either?"

"Protest against regional discrimination!"

Boss Li: "…………"

Top-up discounts in these areas?

I don't want to die!

……

……

Central and Western District,

The PTU Li Yongsen squad was finishing their patrol in the Central and Western District and preparing to go back to hand over their shift. Before handing over the shift, they found a place to eat. ("PTU: Dead End")

On the TV, the Five-Star Supermarket's appeal for "off-peak shopping" was playing.

"Ling ling ling~~~~" At this time, Li Yongsen's phone rang.

"Okay, okay, I'll be back right away."

Hanging up the phone,

Li Yongsen knocked on the table.

"Alright, everyone eat first, I have to go to headquarters for a meeting..."

"Go to headquarters for a meeting?"

"It's the Five-Star Supermarket opening the day after tomorrow, and we need to draw PTU police from all over Hong Kong Island to go over and maintain order..."

What is PTU?

It's the Police Tactical Unit!

Tactical, tactical, naturally it means random deployment; wherever there is a need, they have to go. This is one of the reasons for establishing the Police Tactical Unit.

Li Yongsen finished his meal quickly and then hailed a red taxi... Hey, what a coincidence, it was Song Zihao.

He quickly rushed to the Wan Chai location, Hong Kong Island District Headquarters.

Li Yongsen quickly rushed to the conference room, where Superintendent Peng Xinjian was, and he also saw another acquaintance, Wan Chai District PTU squad leader He Wenzhan.

He also saw Fatty Sha, who was sitting with He Wenzhan, chatting in a low voice.

Not long after, Chen Guozhong brought people over.

The three "Hua" gathered together!

Soon, people from all sides arrived one after another.

Finally, Chief Superintendent Huang Bingyao walked in with his big belly.

"Chief!"

"Chief!" *n

Everyone stood up.

Huang Bingyao smiled: "Sit down..."

"I called everyone here today because the Five-Star Supermarket opens the day after tomorrow. Although the Five-Star Group will send a large number of people to maintain order at the scene, we police also need to go over and maintain order."

Huang Bingyao scanned the crowd, full of righteousness,

Although he was doing it to help Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, to avoid the opening being ruined because of too many people.

But in front of his subordinates, he still had to pretend to be righteous.

Next was the assignment of tasks.

……

At this time,

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was taking Ruan Mei to have dinner at Mr. Zhu's house in China Resources.

After dinner, Mrs. Zhu took Ruan Mei to study flower arranging,

While Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and Mr. Zhu were drinking tea in the living room.

Mr. Zhu took a sip of tea and smiled: "Looking at the news just now, it seems you have great confidence in the supermarket."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu smiled bitterly: "I have confidence, but sometimes it's also a trouble. I'm afraid that there will be too many people, and the supermarket won't be able to handle it all at once..."

Mr. Zhu: "Hahaha~~~ Happy troubles, right. But it's a good thing if it can succeed. I heard that your supermarket has high quality control, which is very good, focusing on the food safety of the people."

Although Mr. Zhu is the boss of China Resources, he is still a political bigwig in the true sense. His vision and perspective are not on making money, but on people's livelihood.

After hearing this, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu quickly said: "Speaking of this, I must apologize to you, Mr. Zhu."

Mr. Zhu: "??"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: "What I promised Mr. Zhu last time was to let citizens get discounted goods, but later, after repeated calculations, I found that the pursuit of both cheapness and quality is a bit contradictory."

"Later, after careful consideration by the team, we decided to put product quality and service first, and cheapness second."

"In terms of food safety, I specially hired professional experts and graduates in chemistry to establish a laboratory testing room to ensure that all food entering the supermarket meets international safe consumption standards."

"In terms of product quality, we also established a department..."

"In terms of service, I set up many free services..."

"And the employees' wages are also 50% higher than the wages of peers in Hong Kong..."

"Because of these, the cost of the supermarket will be very high, so for many products, it may not be possible to be cheap and discounted, and we can only ensure that it is on par with ParknShop and Wellcome."

Discounted and cheap was what Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu promised Mr. Zhu last time.

In order to avoid any rift in the cooperation between the two sides, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu had to make it clear.

For this kind of thing, there is a very good example, which is when Boss Huo and Boss He cooperated to take down the casino license. At the time of cooperation, Boss He promised Boss Huo: most of the profits would be used for charity. Later... Boss Huo donated the money, and then broke up with Boss He... Well, this story might be a rumor, not guaranteed to be true.

"Cheap and discounted versus quality and service, choose one?"

Mr. Zhu smiled,

"If I were to choose, I would definitely choose quality and service... You did a very good job. Quality is always more important than cheapness."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu nodded; he thought so too.

In later generations, a certain shop media disappeared, while a certain fat media feast, and finally the fat person's supermarket was squeezed to bursting, and the local residents were numb: Damn it, our supermarket, the goods were snatched away by outsiders?

From this point of view, quality comes first.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu poured a cup of tea for Mr. Zhu and thanked him: "Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Zhu."

Mr. Zhu smiled: "Who told you to do things that suit my heart."

It must be said that Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu is down-to-earth step by step, and the things he does are grand and atmospheric, deeply winning the hearts of the people. It's incredible and makes people admire him.

"Mr. Zhu..."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's expression became serious again,

"Regarding the issue of commodity supply, I'm afraid that there will be too many people in the supermarket, and the consumption speed of commodities will be too fast."

"If this problem really occurs, I might have to trouble China Resources to help out."

This is the main reason why Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu came to visit Mr. Zhu.

Mr. Zhu nodded seriously: "Don't worry, if this situation really occurs, China Resources will not hold you back."

Speaking of China Resources, I have to mention China Resources' role in Hong Kong.

Starting from the 1950s, Hong Kong's industrialization led to the decline of agriculture, and rapid economic development brought about a population explosion. Local supply could no longer meet the huge demand of citizens for fresh food.

In order to ensure the abundance of Hong Kong people's vegetable baskets, the Ministry of Foreign Trade of the country established the "Three Express Trains Leading Group". The full name of the "Three Express Trains" is "Express Freight Trains for Fresh Goods Supplied to Hong Kong and Macau". The source of goods is organized by grain and oil import and export companies at various ports in the mainland, transportation is organized by the Ministry of Railways, and sales are organized by Ng Fung Hong under China Resources.

The Three Express Trains officially started in 1962 and reached their peak in the 1980s.

China Resources is the general agent for trade between the mainland and Hong Kong, actively connecting with various general import and export companies in the mainland to ensure the stable supply of non-staple food, daily necessities, and industrial raw materials to Hong Kong.

And 60% of the Five-Star Supermarket's materials are supplied through this channel. Another 20% is local to Hong Kong, and the last 20% is imported from abroad.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu raised his glass: "Thank you, Mr. Zhu!"

Mr. Zhu smiled: "You're welcome."

More than an hour later,

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and Ruan Mei left Mr. Zhu's house and took a car back to Causeway Bay.

"Phew~~~~"

After talking with Mr. Zhu, the last burden in Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's heart was settled.

Ling ling ling~~~

Tan Meili called at this time,

"Brother Zu..."

"What's wrong?"

"Boss Li fought back."

"Are you talking about his top-up and money-giving discount activity?"

"That's right, although citizens support us very much, Boss Li is giving away money. No citizen will be indifferent to giving away money."

"It will definitely have an impact, but I don't think it's a big problem... Don't worry, welcome your Supermarket Queen!" Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu laughed.

Boss Li?

Just a fish on the chopping block!

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's nose √!

……

……

A new day,

Hong Kong entered another sunny day.

The last day before opening!

And the 70 or 80 newspapers in Hong Kong printed the new day's newspapers and quickly distributed them to more than 1,000 newsstands across Hong Kong through the association.

"Boss Li vs Mr. Guan, another peak showdown!"

"Boss Li's retail empire about to collapse or new supermarket dies halfway?"

"Boss Li claims Five-Star Supermarket won't succeed, madness before death!"

"Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu threatens Five-Star Supermarket is about to be overcrowded, appeals for off-peak shopping!"

"Boss Li makes a big move, top up 10,000 get 4,000 cash! The strongest discount in history!"

The citizens of Hong Kong today had a particularly high enthusiasm for buying newspapers.

Why?

Because of gossip.

Just watching the richest man Li and Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu fight is too satisfying.

And on the side of ParknShop and Wellcome supermarkets in the Central and Western District and Wan Chai District, many reporters had already arrived before they opened for business in the morning.

Squatting!

A group of reporters waited while excitedly eating melon:

"What do you think, is Boss Li's top-up discount move useful?"

"It should be a little useful, no one will go against money."

"That's true."

The supermarket manager thought exactly the same as the reporters.

At this time, the supermarket manager was training the employees:

"You've all seen how big the boss's discount is this time."

"There will definitely be a lot of customers coming later!"

"Everyone don't be chaotic!"

"Must receive the customers well!"

"Understand?"

All employees: "Understand!"

Manager: "Louder, didn't you eat? Do you think you can welcome the huge foot traffic with this spirit?!"

All employees shouted loudly: "Understand!"

Manager satisfied: "Good! Next, we'll wait for the guests to come!"

9:00...

Supermarket opens for business...

And then...

Only a few citizens walked into the supermarket.

The large number of people they imagined coming... did! not! appear!

In the following half hour, citizens came one after another, some to buy things, some to top up.

The foot traffic was no different from usual, at most just 10% more.

But what's the use of 10%?

Ever since Boss Li's high electricity prices were exposed by Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, the supermarket had been boycotted, and foot traffic had dropped by half.

Now adding 10%, it's still less than 60% of the original, what's the use.

The manager was stunned.

The employees were also stunned.

They thought of a word: "Supermarket... is going to be finished!"

Even the method of topping up and giving cash couldn't save the foot traffic. One can imagine that ParknShop and Wellcome are entering a chronic death.

The same scene appeared in major ParknShop and Wellcome supermarkets in Wan Chai District and Central and Western District.

And those reporters who were squatting had already started to get excited, and news headlines began to brew in their minds.

"The darkest doomsday for ParknShop and Wellcome supermarkets!"

"Shocking, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu suppresses 60-year-old Boss Li and outputs!"

……

……

Causeway Bay,

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu finished breakfast, went downstairs, and greeted a group of neighbors.

Neighbor Uncle Ben: "Ah Zu... tomorrow we'll go and support the Five-Star Supermarket!"

"Ah?"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: "No, Uncle Ben, didn't I appeal for off-peak travel?"

Uncle Ben laughed: "No, I'm just going to see the fun."

Other neighbors also laughed: "Right, go and see the fun."

"If there aren't many people, I won't go."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: "…………"

Fine, fine,

Not listening to advice, right?

When you get squeezed out of your poop, don't cry.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu regretted it a bit. It would have been better if he hadn't appealed. Once he appealed, it actually attracted many rebellious kids who wanted to join in the fun.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu still couldn't help but remind: "You can go, but don't drive. Don't let your cars get stuck and unable to get out."

"I'm going to drive."

"Hehehe~~~"

"Hehehehe~~~"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: "…………"

A bunch of old guys!

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu curious: "Aren't you going to ParknShop supermarket? That's giving away money." "He's giving away money, but I also feel it's unreliable."

"Who knows if he will secretly raise the price of goods and sell them to us?"

"Right, I can't trust Boss Li's credibility."

The neighbors said one after another.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu heard this and probably already understood: Boss Li has lost the hearts of the people!

Although Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu felt that at this juncture, Boss Li wouldn't dare to commit a crime against the wind.

But the public doesn't think so.

Forced demolition incidents, foundation incidents, Li Da kidney removal incident, electricity price incident, all made the public disappointed with Boss Li.

Credibility has been lost.

For a big company, losing credibility will be a very terrible disaster.

It seems that he has won this supermarket war for sure.

!.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu quickly took a car and arrived at Xinde Center, Five-Star Supermarket.

The person in charge of the supermarket, Tan Meili, and the property's Ah Wah, Laughing, and David had arrived very early.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: "Opening tomorrow, today we will first conduct a pressure test of over-capacity..."

"We not only need to test the supermarket's carrying capacity during peak traffic, but also ensure that every detail can stand the test. From entrance security, cashier efficiency, to shelf restocking speed, no link can go wrong."

Tan Meili, as the person in charge of the supermarket, knew the importance of this opening: "I have already arranged enough employees, and temporarily requisitioned 300 people from the property company, and formulated a detailed emergency plan."

"Also, the weather for the next three days, tomorrow, the day after, and the day after, is sunny, no rain, convenient for travel..."

"Secondly, how do you solve the parking place?"

Ah Wah: "We have set up 2,000 parking spaces within a 2-kilometer radius and arranged 300 parking attendants... If it's not enough, we'll expand the range and use another 200 temporary parking attendants."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: "What about communication?"

Tan Meili: "We have already signed a contract with the Hong Kong Telephone Company and added 50 lines, enough to handle large-scale communication services."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and others simulated various possible situations... constantly adjusting and optimizing the process to ensure that they could cope with any challenges when they truly opened.

…

Time passed second by second,

The sun gradually set,

Night fell.

Inside and outside the Five-Star Supermarket, it was still brightly lit, and most of the employees were busy shuttling back and forth.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, Tan Meili, Ah Wah, and others looked at this supermarket, their hearts full of emotion and expectation.

Tomorrow's opening will be a tough battle!

As long as they hold on, nothing can stop the rise of the Five-Star Supermarket.

ParknShop, Wellcome, all will be swept into the trash heap.

And then... achieve the position of retail hegemon in Hong Kong!

……

……

In Boss Li's villa.

The lights in the living room were still bright.

Boss Li sat on the sofa, holding a teapot tightly, but the warm touch seemed unable to dispel the chill in his heart.

On the TV cabinet in front of him, the TV was playing Asia Television news:

"... Tomorrow, the highly anticipated Five-Star Supermarket will officially open... Boss Li once threatened... while Mr. Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu appealed... and tomorrow, will Boss Li win, or will Mr. Guan win? Let us wait and see!"

Boss Li had to admire Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu; he really played advertising to perfection.

Through a series of carefully planned news events, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu successfully pushed the Five-Star Supermarket to the forefront, making all the citizens of Hong Kong full of expectation and curiosity about this supermarket that was about to open.

And this made Boss Li even more alarmed.

What worried him even more was that in order to snipe the opening of the Five-Star Supermarket tomorrow, Wellcome and ParknShop supermarket chains launched a top-up and cash-giving discount activity during the day today. He originally thought it would attract a large number of citizens to flock there, but what shocked him was that the reporting results of each supermarket were like cold water poured on his head, making him very disappointed and unbelievable.

The lively scene he originally expected did not appear, and the citizens' reaction was surprisingly cold.

"What exactly is going on?"

"I clearly gave money..."

Boss Li felt that he had fallen into a strange circle and couldn't find the reason.

Just at this time,

Li Er walked in from outside.

"Dad~~~"

"You're back."

"Dad, I heard that our supermarket's top-up and cash-giving discount activity didn't have very good results..."

"Yes..." Boss Li frowned tightly, "I don't understand why they don't participate. I'm giving them money."

With his decades of successful business experience, citizens would definitely break their heads to get it.

But reality was completely the opposite.

Violating his business logic.

"Dad! I think I know the reason."

"You know?"

Boss Li looked directly at Li Er.

Li Er sighed: "Dad, I ate at a street food stall in North Point today..."

Usually, Li Er went to high-end hotel restaurants to eat, safe and quiet, but this time he had a whim to learn from Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, integrate into the neighbors and citizens, and chose to eat at a street food stall.

Then, he heard the neighbors' discussion.

For Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, every word was support!

For the Li family, it was criticism, disgust, and distrust!

This surprised him very much.

The more he listened, the more cold sweat broke out on his back.

He didn't expect the Li family's reputation among the "folk" to have fallen to this point, while the support for Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was incomparably hot.

He told Boss Li what he saw and heard.

Boss Li's face changed.

He understood!

He finally understood why his business logic didn't work.

He had lost the hearts of the people!

"If this is really the case, the Five-Star Supermarket might really be a great success!"

"Then my supermarket...!"

Boss Li's face was ugly. His Wellcome and ParknShop supermarket chains occupied more than 70% of Hong Kong's supermarket share, enjoying the generous returns brought by the market every year.

If the Five-Star Supermarket really succeeds,

Then his supermarket chain might be in danger of collapsing!

"Son!"

"We're in big trouble!"

"We need to restore the Li family's reputation!"

……

……

A new day,

October 20th,

Hong Kong was like a beauty just waking up, revealing a bit of tranquility and shyness in the morning light.

Central and Western District, Wan Chai District...

Today, it seemed particularly lively.

"Hey, Uncle Chen, are you going to the Five-Star Supermarket?"

"Right, are you too?"

"Yes, joining in the fun!"

On every street corner, such conversations could be seen everywhere.

Neighbors were all discussing the opening of the Five-Star Supermarket and the crowds it might bring.

"I guess there will be a sea of people later~~~"

"Traffic might be a massive jam, better to walk over..."

"Walk!"

"Together, watch the fun!"

"Hehehehehe~~~"

……

……

Inside the Five-Star Supermarket at Xinde Center,

A busy and orderly scene.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and the Five-Star Supermarket team were making final preparations, not letting go of any detail.

In the product display area, employees placed items neatly, and every label was written clearly.

"The service we talk about is not just for people, but also for these products."

"Must be neat!"

"Once it's messy, it must be put back immediately..."

Coming to the vegetable area, it was the strictest:

"Throw away all the rotten green vegetables, or tear off the damaged leaves, make it look good, neat and tidy."

"These products are not only the 'face' of the supermarket, but also the key to attracting customers. Therefore, we do our best to let customers find what they want at a glance."

The supervisor nagged, tirelessly, emphasizing and emphasizing again...

The security personnel maintaining order wore unified uniforms and eye-catching identification badges.

Over at the cashier: "Smile, be enthusiastic..."

Everywhere: "..."

Busy...

……

And outside the supermarket,

Television interview vehicles and major media also focused here, ready to go.

At the entrance of the supermarket, a group of reporters were surrounding Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu for an interview.

……

And the parking team was also ready.

With the approaching opening of the Five-Star Supermarket, the surrounding traffic was also facing huge pressure.

At this time, parking attendants needed to quickly drive the cars away and park them well.

……

And the police force of Hong Kong Island, major crimes, anti-triad, PTU, traffic... all departments dispatched manpower, wearing police uniforms, on duty here.

Set up temporary traffic control measures to guide vehicles to pass in an orderly manner.

At the same time, they also increased police patrols and traffic diversion efforts to ensure smooth roads.

……

8:00,

1 hour left until the opening time of 9:00.

At this time, outside the Five-Star Supermarket, many citizens who came to buy things (or join in the fun) had arrived one after another.

8:30,

Outside the supermarket, it was already a sea of people.

Citizens kept gathering, vehicles also lined up in a winding long dragon, and the entire area seemed to be pulled by an irresistible force.

"My God, so many people!"

Chen An and Chen Le, who thought they came early, were shocked. They originally planned to browse the supermarket leisurely, but it turned out that so many people came.

"Crazy, crazy, this is simply squeezing people!"

Ling Shanshan and Ling Zuer sisters cried.

The sisters thought they came early enough to easily find a parking space, but now they found that there were people ahead of them who were even "smarter."

Ling Jing also brought his wife Jingying to support Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, but... it wasn't needed!

Forget it, just treat it as watching the fun, hehehehe~~~

And then,

8:40, even more...

8:50, even more...

Simply a sea of people!

Booming voices, heavy traffic.

"Why so many people..."

"My God, I just came to watch the fun... but this is too lively?!"

"Simply crazy!"

"I'm not watching the fun anymore, I'm leaving..."

"I regret it~~"

"My shoes~~~"

"Don't step on my feet, damn you!"

"No wonder Brother Zu said to shop at off-peak times... really need to shop at off-peak times!"

"I was wrong, didn't listen to Brother Zu."

Some people were squeezed to tears, regretting coming to join in the fun.

Now it's good, they became the fun.

(Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: Laugh, why don't you laugh? Told you to come at off-peak times, but you wouldn't listen!)

Media reporters were also shocked by the crowd, and they pointed their lenses at the sea of people, capturing every shocking moment. Some reporters even climbed onto nearby buildings to get a better shooting angle.

The shocking scene of this opening ceremony is destined to become an unforgettable legend in the history of the Five-Star Supermarket.

With the continuous influx of people, the traffic situation around the Five-Star Supermarket became increasingly severe. Vehicles lined up in a long dragon.

Fortunately, the parking team and the police were capable enough to keep the traffic smooth, just moving slowly.

Soon.

8:50...

Lion dance started, kuang kuang kuang kuang~~~

And then 9:00, officially opened.

Five-Star Supermarket, officially opened.

"Don't crowd, enter in an orderly manner~~~~~"

The loudspeaker kept ringing...

Under the guidance of the staff, citizens lined up in an orderly manner to enter the supermarket and began their shopping journey.

Walking into the Five-Star Supermarket, the first reaction of customers was————

Really big!

Too big!

And, another impression was: they seemed to have stepped into an orderly, colorful world.

The interior of the supermarket was spacious and bright, with soft and even lighting sprinkled in every corner, making people instantly forget the noise and crowding outside.

Many customers expressed heartfelt exclamations one after another.

"Wow, so beautiful!"

Ling Shanshan and Ling Zuer sisters had just stepped into the supermarket gate when they were deeply attracted by the scene before them. Looking around, they saw that every item in the product display area was placed neatly and was full of aesthetic appeal.

"Wow, these vegetables, so beautiful!"

On the other side, grandmas and grandpas walked past the vegetable area and couldn't help but exclaim when they saw the vegetables that had been carefully selected and placed.

Looking at the price, it wasn't expensive. Because they were all transported from the mainland in large quantities, the cost in the mainland wasn't high.

Old people pay special attention to vegetables. Once they see these vegetables, they are: beautiful vegetables.

In the fruit area, customers were even more attracted by the dazzling array of fruits. Ling Jing directly forked a piece of fruit for Jingying to try.

The aroma of the bakery area wafted over, and customers stopped one after another.

"Mommy, these breads and cakes look so delicious!" Bozai pulled his mother Bobo's hand, his eyes staring straight at the tempting baked goods, drooling.

Bobo looked at the introduction sign: "Bread comes out of the oven at 8:00, 20% off after 4 hours, 40% off after 6 hours, and removed from the shelves and scrapped after 8 hours..."

After reading it, Bobo was shocked!

"This is too exaggerated, right?"

Alang: "What's wrong?"

He followed along and looked, and after looking, he was also shocked.

Then he laughed: "This is good... This shows that their quality is indeed very good, eat with peace of mind! It's much more reassuring than the bread bought in other bakeries and supermarkets."

And on the other side, the children's playground already had a large number of children rushing in. Adults don't need to watch, there will be staff inside to take care of the children, and parents can go shopping with peace of mind.

"This service is simply too good."

Parents praised.

……

As time passed, customers poured into the supermarket like a tide.

10:20,

When the number of customers in the supermarket broke the shocking figure of 6,000, the entire supermarket was already in a state of near saturation.

This situation was quickly reported to Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and Tan Meili.

"What? Full?"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and Tan Meili showed a trace of surprise on their faces.

This speed is a bit fast!

He quickly scanned the supermarket monitoring, only to see people moving in every area of the supermarket, bustling, rubbing shoulders, indeed difficult to accommodate more customers.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu nodded and made a decision:

"Immediately restrict the flow of people outside to ensure the safety and order inside the supermarket. At the same time, notify all staff to strengthen on-site guidance and service, and don't let any customer feel dissatisfied or disappointed."

"Sunflower seeds, water, fruit... and other services, must be enough... don't be afraid of losing money, service is our foundation!"

"Yes, Boss!"

Soon,

The news reached outside the supermarket.

There were already tens of thousands of people parked outside...

Densely packed~~~~~

"Dear citizens and friends, I am very sorry. Since the number of customers in the supermarket has reached 6,000, exceeding the carrying limit, in order to ensure everyone's safety and shopping experience, we have temporarily stopped new customers from entering. We are very sorry for the unpleasant experience brought to the citizens!"

The citizens who were full of expectation and ready to enter the supermarket suddenly heard this news...

"???"

"!!!!"

"No way? So fast?"

"6,000 people? Lei sai Dapu!"

"No, I haven't gone in yet, hey!"

"I wanted to watch the fun, but I don't want to be blocked outside!"

"Really off-peak shopping, I regret it!"

"Simply outrageous!"

Ah Ying and her dad were full of regret.

Siblings Chen An and Chen Le were too late to cry.

"Wa woo woo~~~"

"If I had known, I wouldn't have been a rebellious kid, I would have listened to Brother Zu's advice..."

Soon, staff sent water, sunflower seeds, and fruit.

And those reporters were shocked by this grand occasion.

Are there too many people?

Their minds had already started thinking about how to write the news headlines.

"Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: Told you to shop at off-peak times, but you wouldn't listen, know you were wrong now!"

Is this headline okay?

Or,

"Reception dilemma: Full, filled up, don't come in anymore~~~"

(End of chapter)