Several people started out with Tong Lei in the struggle.
But after years of change, only two or three remained.
And this lobby manager before us is one of them!
Looking back, they only had the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion, which wasn't as glorious back then, with just three bungalows and seven or eight sets of tables and chairs.
And this lobby manager was just an intern fresh in the workforce.
Over the years, Tong Lei witnessed his growth.
And he, too, had been with Tong Lei from one store to the four or five they had now.
In his memory, no matter how tough things got, Tong Lei would grit her teeth and lead them over each hurdle.
At the same time, while persisting and striving, Tong Lei never bowed her head to anyone nor stooped to pick up leftovers from others.
Yet now, to give the restaurant a greater chance of success, she was willing to put aside her pride and proactively attract customers leftover from competitors.