Tycoon: I Have an Unlimited Modifier novel Chapter 463

Chapter 463: Chapter 249: Thanks to Old Shen for the Rocket

There was a Spicy King branch on the 6th floor of the Huanmao IAPM Mall.

Qi Sheng and his friends had just stepped out of the elevator, not yet even at the restaurant’s entrance.

But they already saw a spectacular, dragon-like queue snaking for a full hundred meters.

"Hello, if you’re here for Spicy King, please take a number from me to get in line."

Two Spicy King greeters were posted at the elevator entrance, offering warm welcomes.

"This place is terrifyingly popular, isn’t it?"

It was Wang Han’s first time visiting his good buddy’s restaurant.

The sight of that long line made his skin crawl.

’No wonder even Boss Shen from Sequoia couldn’t sit still.’

’A line this spectacular... I doubt even Haidilao gets this, right?’

"We have a reservation."

Su Kai smiled and nodded at the employee, then turned to Qi Sheng and the others.

"Good thing I made a reservation. Otherwise, we’d be waiting in line for two hours."

"If the food’s good, a two-hour wait isn’t out of the question."

He Yu, however, wasn’t particularly surprised.

In the Southwest Region, Spicy King was always this popular.

Nobody would be caught dead eating at the local hot pot brands.

If you wanted hot pot, you ate at Spicy King.

At least, that’s how it was among the younger crowd.

The middle-aged and older generations, of course, were more concerned with value for money.

For such price-sensitive customers, the average cost per person at Spicy King was a bit steep.

Many of the people waiting in line saw Su Kai’s group being led inside by an employee.

Though a little envious, none of them considered giving up their spot in line.

Spicy King’s Shanghai locations may not have been open for long, but its reputation had already spread like wildfire.

In this day and age, the traffic generated by short-form videos was immense.

Online, videos of the insane lines at Spicy King frequently topped the trending charts for food content.

The "Spicy King Challenge" was particularly popular. Many influencers who prided themselves on their spice tolerance went, only to be left in tears.

This, in turn, drove a massive wave of traffic to Spicy King.

In the half-year or so since Spicy King had opened...

...only a handful of people had managed to finish the absurdly spicy soup base without batting an eye.

Even setting aside the spice level, just looking at the reviews on food apps...

...it was worth a two-hour wait to experience the so-called pinnacle of Sichuan and Chongqing hot pot.

...

Inside the private room.

When Shen Nanping saw Su Kai enter with several others, he smiled, stood up, and walked over to them.

"President Qi, I’ve heard President Su go on and on about how young and accomplished you are. Seeing you in person, I’m certainly not disappointed."

"You’re too kind, President Shen. Let’s sit down and talk."

Qi Sheng smiled and shook Shen Nanping’s hand, and they sat down next to each other.

Su Kai and the others found their own seats as well.

The private room wasn’t large, with enough space for about eight people.

It was more than enough for Qi Sheng’s party.

"Previously, all the Spicy King locations were in the Southwest, so I never had the chance to try it."

"No wonder President Su recommended it so highly. He practically gave me his word on it."

Shen Nanping had arrived a bit early, as was his habit.

When he came out of the elevator and saw the bustling queue...

...even Shen Nanping, who was accustomed to high-end restaurants, was completely stunned.

He had made it a point to ask a few of the young people in line.

Aside from thinking it was a bit pricey, they all agreed the food was leagues better than Haidilao.

Besides, eating at Haidilao wasn’t cheap these days either.

When you added it all up, the cost was about the same as eating at Spicy King.

But the dining experience was completely different.

At one, you had to order carefully, afraid of going over budget.

At the other, you could order whatever you wanted, as long as you didn’t waste it.

In terms of flavor, Spicy King absolutely demolished Haidilao.

If Shen Nanping, a titan of the investment world, still couldn’t see the terrifying potential of Spicy King...

...he might as well pack it in and go sell sweet potatoes.

And so, Shen Nanping was extremely cordial toward Qi Sheng.

Su Kai had been worried that Qi Sheng bringing his friends along unannounced might displease Shen Nanping.

Seeing Shen Nanping and Qi Sheng getting along so well, Su Kai let out a long sigh of relief.

’Then again, no matter how powerful Shen Nanping is, he can’t really affect Qi Sheng.’

If Spicy King were to even hint at a new round of funding, countless investors would come flocking.

The most they could do is haggle over the valuation for a long time.

After the hot pot meal, Shen Nanping was even more invested in the Spicy King project.

A mere 4% stake couldn’t possibly satisfy his appetite.

They found a bathhouse to wash off the lingering smell of hot pot.

While they were soaking, Shen Nanping started discussing the investment details with Qi Sheng.

"Chairman Qi, we at Sequoia are very willing to be Spicy King’s cornerstone investor, but I hope Sequoia can secure a 7% stake in this round."

Qi Sheng refused without a second thought.

"That’s impossible. The arrangement with Jinshi Capital was settled long ago."

"Black Ant Capital is also a Series A shareholder and has priority investment rights."

"So there’s no room for negotiation?"

Shen Nanping’s brow furrowed, and his aura turned unconsciously imposing.

An ordinary entrepreneur would have been trembling in their boots.

But to Qi Sheng, it was like a gentle breeze.

If he were really pushed, Chairman Qi could just fund it himself.

His monthly income was as high as nine "small goals."

In terms of financial firepower, he was in no way inferior to these so-called top venture capital firms.

Qi Sheng simply smiled, saying nothing, and closed his eyes to enjoy the warm water cascading over his body.

Nearby, Wang Han silently lowered his head, pondering a question.

’Can Ah Sheng’s girlfriend really handle that?’

’That fucking thing is the size of a black dude’s, isn’t it?’

Wang Han’s eyes were red with envy.

He wasn’t particularly envious of how handsome or rich Qi Sheng was.

But when it came to a matter of a man’s pride, he was truly eaten up with envy.

It wasn’t that he was small himself—he was only 10 centimeters smaller than Qi Sheng.

But if he had that kind of size...

...wouldn’t he be able to make any woman ecstatic?

...

They returned to the lounge area and grabbed some fruit. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

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