MMB Chapter 64: Completely Disdainful
Chapter 64: Completely Disdainful
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
A sign indicating temporary closure for renovations was hung at the entrance of Evening Breeze Bar, but inside, there was a lively commotion with clanging and banging.
With the added financial support from Su Ming, Master Wang and his construction team managed to compress the original week-long project into just a few days.
When Zhou Wenbin walked into the bar again, he almost didn't recognize him.
All the original dark wood booths, retro chandeliers, and somber wallpaper are gone.
Instead, there are exposed cement walls with a deliberately mottled effect, some even with holes to reveal the red bricks inside.
The pipes and wiring on the ceiling were deliberately exposed and painted with matte black paint.
The tables and chairs were replaced with rough metal frames paired with old wooden boards, varying in height and arranged haphazardly.
The lighting has also been completely changed, with particularly vibrant colors, mostly in red and blue tones, giving it a cyberpunk feel.
The most outrageous thing is that behind the bar, the shelf that used to be full of expensive wine bottles has now been replaced with a large rusty metal mesh.
Hanging on it were some worn-out gears, chains, and even a guitar.
Su Ming specifically emphasized that this wall should be reserved and sprayed with highly expressive street graffiti, featuring strong color contrasts and abstract themes.
The entire bar interior transformed from a sophisticated and elegant lounge into...
In Zhou Wenbin's private rant, it's like a ruin that's been bombed.
Zhou Wenbin heard that the project was completed today, so he arrived early.
He stood in the middle of the bar, looking at the newly completed bar renovation, feeling utterly disheartened.
That's it? This is the "special feature" that General Manager Su spent a fortune on? This can attract customers? I'm afraid it will even drive away the original regulars.
He could even imagine the expressions on the faces of his long-time regulars when they opened the door and saw the dilapidated, war-damaged building.
"Will this work? I'm really going to lose my job." Zhou Wenbin kept asking himself this question, cursing Su Ming hundreds of times.
He felt that Su Ming's actions were typical of someone who had too much money to burn. He made a series of moves as fierce as a tiger, but when he looked back, he was stuck in the same place. No, he was practically walking into a pit.
Despite his inner turmoil, Zhou Wenbin outwardly remained dutiful and responsible.
In the past few days, he has recruited all the waiters and new bartenders. The five waiters are three women and two men, all young, clever and hardworking.
The two bartending assistants also had some basic skills and were able to get started right away.
Everything is ready; we're just waiting to see how the boss plays it.
Zhou Wenbin took out his phone and sent a WeChat message to Su Ming.
Zhou Wenbin: Mr. Su, the interior renovation of the bar is complete, and the bar has been thoroughly cleaned.
Zhou Wenbin: The five newly recruited waiters and two bartenders have also started their jobs and completed basic training.
Zhou Wenbin: All preparations have been completed. Mr. Su, may I ask how we will proceed with our promotion and business operations next?
After sending the WeChat message, Zhou Wenbin put his phone back in his pocket and looked around at the bar's decor.
What he was really thinking was: I want to see how this boss is going to play this game. He could almost foresee the scene of the bar being deserted after opening, then closing down, and him having to clean up the mess himself.
The phone vibrated quickly; it was a message from Su Ming.
Su Ming: Okay, thank you for your hard work, Manager Zhou.
Su Ming: I will bring people over at 3 pm tomorrow. Make sure the employees wear their uniforms and look presentable.
Zhou Wenbin: Yes, Mr. Su, I'll make all the arrangements. Should we prepare some special welcome drinks or snacks?
Su Ming: Just carry me normally. Oh, and bring plenty of brightly colored, creative cocktails and fruit platters perfect for photos. Tomorrow's mainly for friends to come and support us, so we'll be taking some photos.
Friends? Filming footage? Zhou Wenbin's lips twitched as he read the reply.
Just as he suspected, it was probably some of President Su's friends who came here to have fun, join in the excitement, and post on their social media.
He figured it was just a way to promote the opening. He'd seen this kind of self-indulgent promotion too many times; it was completely useless and a waste of time and effort.
"Fine, you're the boss, you call the shots," Zhou Wenbin thought to himself, replying "received" on his phone.
Then he started calling on the employees to prepare for tomorrow's work. The work clothes were still a batch of cosplay costumes that President Su had ordered beforehand.
It has both sexy and cute styles, and can be very versatile.
The next afternoon, Zhou Wenbin and all the employees were already at the bar preparing.
All the necessary materials have been prepared, including fruit platters, drinks, and snacks.
Around 3 a.m., the bar door was pushed open.
Su Ming was the first to walk in, still dressed casually, with a smile on his face, seemingly in a good mood.
"President Su!" Zhou Wenbin immediately led his men to greet her.
"Hmm, everything's ready?" Su Ming looked at the employee in front of him, indicating his satisfaction.
"Everything is prepared as you instructed." Zhou Wenbin nodded, his gaze involuntarily glancing behind Su Ming.
He was stunned when he saw that glance.
Su Ming was accompanied by a large group of people, both men and women.
Moreover, this group of people had an outstanding demeanor, which was completely out of place with President Su's style.
Before he could think it through, four or five young men walked in.
They were dressed in trendy clothes and were holding a mobile phone gimbal and a small camera.
One of the girls looked very familiar to Zhou Wenbin; he seemed to have seen her on Douyin (TikTok) some time ago.
Immediately afterwards, another group of people came in, and the small bar was suddenly filled with about 20 people.
Zhou Wenbin and his employees were a bit confused. What was going on? Why did President Su bring so many people for team building?
"Su Ming, this place is nice, it's very unique!"
Just then, a sweet female voice rang out, and she patted Su Ming on the shoulder.
The girl immediately caught the attention of the bar staff and Zhou Wenbin, who looked over at her.
Young people are more discerning; they recognized the girl next to Su Ming immediately.
"Chen Lu!"
A young female waitress behind Zhou Wenbin couldn't help but gasp softly.
Immediately afterwards, the girls next to him also exclaimed in surprise.
"Chen...Chen Lu?! It's Chen Lu, the living Chen Lu."
Zhou Wenbin's eyes widened instantly. With the waiter's prompting, he finally recognized who the girl in front of him was.
It's Chen Lu, who was super popular a while ago, and with his popularity, his Douyin (TikTok) followers have now reached tens of millions.
Chen Lu, a top-tier internet celebrity, can easily get millions of likes for any video she posts. She is said to have sold hundreds of millions of yuan worth of goods through live streaming.
Holy crap! She actually showed up! She's President Su's friend?
To be honest, Zhou Wenbin felt his head was buzzing.
In his mind, Su Ming's clothes and behavior made him seem like an ordinary small business owner.
They probably have some money at home, which is why they opened a small bar like this. If they lose it all, they might end up in debt.
They felt that Su Ming was just a small-time boss who only invested and spent money, didn't even know how to save money, and had no real skills.
He actually looked down on these small business owners.
Because he has saved up a lot of money, he can afford to open a bar like this on his own.
I work for others simply because the pay is good and the risk is extremely low.