Cai Youde thought it was a good idea that Qiu Tong was willing to deal with Cai Bida. This was a chance to counter Cai Bida, as well as use his strength to deal with the First Teahouse.
Now that Du Qi knew about the three pieces of information that Qiu Tong had brought, he could make preparations in advance based on the information. Under such circumstances, rejecting Qiu Tong was not the best solution.
No matter what, even if it was just a perfunctory response, he should keep Qiu Tong and beat him at his own game.
This was Cai Youde's plan.
Cai Youde was very worried. "Young Master, Qiu Tong's departure from the First Teahouse is a good opportunity for us. If we miss this opportunity, it will be very difficult to deal with the First Teahouse and bring down Cai Bida again. Therefore, I think we should seize this opportunity and not let it slip by. "
Cai Youde paused, then continued, "As the saying goes, opportunity knocks but once. If we miss this opportunity, it may be difficult to keep Cai Bida in check. "
Du Qi said, "Why are you in such a hurry, Manager Cai? I didn't say I was going to reject Qiu Tong. However, my plan is not to let Qiu Tong return to the First Teahouse Under Heaven.
"The First Teahouse Under Heaven isn't a place where you can come and go as you please.
"There are rules here.
"If you can leave and come back whenever you want, then everyone in the teahouse will have a change of heart. One by one, they will want to leave and come back. Who will be willing to settle down and do things?"
"That's the price Qiu Tong has to pay.
"Therefore, we won't let him return."
Du Qi's eyes were sharp as he continued, "Moreover, if Qiu Tong returns to the First Teahouse Under Heaven, what will he be responsible for? Everything in the teahouse is running well, so we can't transfer someone who has just taken over. We'll lose people's trust if we do that. "
Cai Youde nodded when he heard this. "You're right, Young Master. We can't let Qiu Tong return to the teahouse, but we can't refuse him either. So how should this matter be resolved? This isn't something easy to accomplish. "
Du Qi ordered, "I have my own plans! Call him in. I'll talk to him personally. "
"Yes, Young Master!"
Cai Youde acknowledged at once.
Immediately, he walked out of the room. After leaving the courtyard, he quickly arrived outside the mansion. Qiu Tong's heart had always been uneasy. He heard Cai Youde call for him to enter the manor. As he walked, he asked, "Shopkeeper Cai, what's the situation?"
Cai Youde said, "You'll know when you see Young Master."
When Qiu Tong heard this, he felt uneasy.
Cai Youde's words did not reveal the slightest bit of information, which made him extremely nervous. Now that Qiu Tong wasn't working at the First Tea House, he wasn't willing to go to another small tea house. Therefore, he wanted to go back to work at the First Tea House.
Not long after. The two of them went to the backyard.
After entering the room, Cai Youde and Qiu Tong bowed at the same time.
Du Qi said, "Have a seat!"
"Thank you, young master!"
Cai Youde and Qiu Tong thanked him and sat down. However, Qiu Tong sat upright and still with a reserved expression. In the past, Qiu Tong was also a manager of the Number One Tea House in the world.
In addition, Du Qi was a peaceful person. As long as they didn't commit any crimes, they would be very natural in front of Du Qi. In the past, Qiu Tong was also very casual in front of Du Qi.
Now, he didn't have such an attitude. He always felt extremely reserved.
Du Qi looked at Qiu Tong and said, "Qiu Tong, Shopkeeper Cai has told you why you're here. Now that you've been fired by Cai Bida, you want to return to the First Tea House in the world, right? "
"Yes!"
Qiu Tong answered immediately.
He didn't waste any time and immediately expressed his desire to return.
Du Qi said indifferently, "Since you've already left the First Tea House, for fairness and the stability of the First Tea House in the world, I'll let you go. Now, I can't let you go back. "
Whoosh!
Qiu Tong's face turned pale.
He knew it. He knew that this would be the outcome. What kind of place was the First Tea House in the world? It made a lot of money every day, and countless people couldn't get in no matter how hard they tried.
Qiu Tong had resigned himself. It was impossible for him to go back after leaving. Moreover, he had left with Cai Bida, which was tantamount to betraying the First Tea House.
Qiu Tong recalled Cai Youde's answer.
He would know when he met Du Qi.
Clearly, Cai Youde knew the outcome. That was why he didn't say anything.
Qiu Tong looked miserable. He didn't say anything about poaching Cai Bida. He said, "Young Master, I was wrong this time. Since you don't agree, I have nothing else to say. Thank you for meeting me, Young Master.
"Farewell!"
He stood up, turned around, and walked out.
He really didn't have the face to stay. After all, under the current circumstances, he only felt that his face was burning. It was very embarrassing. After all, he had once betrayed Du Qi.
Du Qi looked at Qiu Tong who was about to leave in a hurry. He said indifferently, "Qiu Tong, I haven't finished speaking. Why are you in such a hurry to leave? It's not too late for you to leave after hearing what I have to say. "
Qiu Tong raised his eyebrows.
He didn't understand what was going on.
Du Qi had clearly said that he wouldn't let him return to the First Tea House. But why did he ask him to stay? What was his intention? Qiu Tong didn't understand Du Qi's intentions either.
However, he sat down obediently. "What other instructions do you have for me, Young Master?"
"As I said," Du Qi said, "it's impossible for you to return to the First Tea House. Someone who has left and betrayed the tea house can't go back. What will happen to the people in the tea house? Does this mean that I'm encouraging everyone to leave the tea house and come back whenever they want? "
Qiu Tong's expression dimmed. "You're right, Young Master. I brought all of this upon myself."
He paused, then said, "But what plans do you have for me, Young Master?"
He was looking forward to it.
Du Qi's expression was calm. "There's no place for you in the First Tea House, but I'm willing to take you in and give you something to do. Since you're willing to empty out Cai Bida's men, I'll help you open a tea house if you succeed. You'll be able to run it yourselves. "
Qiu Tong thought carefully and shook his head. "Young Master, if they can't return to the First Tea House. I'm afraid none of them will leave the First Tea House. After all, they're treated well in the First Tea House. Even if Cai Bida is obstinate and self-opinionated, the First Tea House's treatment and prospects aren't bad. After all, they have the crown prince's backing! "
If the First Tea House was willing to accept them, he might be able to persuade them successfully.
Without that, it would be much more difficult.
Du Qi chuckled and said unhurriedly, "Don't be hasty. Let me finish. I said I'd help you open a tea house, so I'll naturally provide you with tea leaves.
"Most importantly, I only want forty percent of the profits from the tea house. As for the remaining sixty percent, you can arrange it yourselves. You don't have to report it to me.
"Your tea house can distribute dividends and take up shares under the premise that everyone's basic salary is set. This way, with sufficient profits, it won't be difficult to rope people in. "
Du Qi said, "They don't have a comfortable life in the First Tea House. But if they're with you, it's equivalent to making their own decisions. This is the best choice for them. "
Qiu Tong shook his head. "Young Master Du, your arrangement is good, but if we can't return to the First Tea House, we'll be threatened by Cai Bida's background. We'll have no power or influence and it'll be difficult for us to protect ourselves."
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