Chapter 81 McDonald's, Family Time

"Does the new governor have any ideas?" Standing in the corner, Li Zitao and Yevic chatted casually.

"White wants to meet with you." Jevic said with a trace of sarcasm: "Our mayor may not know that White and I were playmates growing up together."

"Are you showing off?" Li Zitao said speechlessly, "It's so childish. '

"Charlie, you have made a lot of moves in California. Do you really plan to transfer?" Jevich changed the subject.

Jevich met with White just after he took office to discuss the matter.

The overall economy of IL, like the entire United States, has fallen sharply. At this time, any company that can maintain its momentum in the disaster is worth wooing.

Look at how many jobs Li Zitao's S.H.I.E.L.D. and Bechtel have brought to IL. There are more than 5,000 people in total.

Although most of them are Chinese, this does not negate his achievements, especially after Nick was elected. The vice president's ruling philosophy is to eliminate racial differences, make American culture more diverse, and create greater diversity. civilization.

Anyone who dares to deny this point, without Jevic's opening, Nick will spray him bloody in Congress.

The employment of more than 5,000 people has brought huge consumption to Chicago. Only politicians like them know how much political value it contains.

Besides, Li Zitao not only has S.H.I.E.L.D. and Bechtel under his command, but also the new Golden Arches Company. In addition to the newly opened McDonald's, another chain brand is being established.

Jevich has personally visited the stores under construction, and they can also bring new jobs. It is roughly estimated that the number of employees under Li Zitao will reach tens of thousands.

If White hadn't just taken office, and there were too many facts at hand, he would go to the scene and have a good chat with Li Zitao today.

"Jevich, that's not what we should consider now, it's still far away." Li Zitao didn't deny his idea of ​​wanting to transfer, but he still needs time to think about whether the property under his name will be fully transferred to the west.

At present, he is more inclined to put the headquarters of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Golden Arches in Chicago. Even if this city is surpassed by Los Angeles in the future, it will still be the financial center of the United States.

Occupying an important geographic location, Chicago has an irreplaceable status and significance for other cities.

"Charlie, don't forget that there are your friends here." Jevich said seriously.

"Of course, I will never forget my friends." Li Zitao said with a smile.

Just as the reception was held, the principals of each store had quietly left and went to their respective stores to prepare for opening.

At 10 a.m. on February 1, 1930, the gates of brand-new McDonald's franchised stores opened at the entrances and exits of major arterial roads in the bustling areas of IL.

Firecrackers blared, gongs and drums blared, and then the lion dance team came on stage. There is a large parking lot next to every McDonald's, and now it has completely turned into a circus.

Fire-breathing performances, iron flower strikes, fire ring throwing, each show attracted passing traffic and crowds, making them stop curiously.

"Welcome to McDonald's. McDonald's is open for business today, with a 50% discount on the site. Welcome to come and experience it." Yanyan, who was wearing a Stars and Stripes overalls, stood at the door and shouted beamingly to the people who stopped by.

"It looks very good, do you want to try it?" Among a family of three who just moved to the suburbs, a woman poked her head curiously.

"Go and have a look. If it costs more than 1 US dollar, we will leave." The male host was a little reluctant, and he still had doubts about most Chinese people.

There's always going to be a lot of weirdness in their food that can turn heads, and men hope they don't see it here.

When they walked into the transparent and bright store made entirely of glass, they looked at the neat dining tables and the stars and stripes decorations everywhere,

The employees behind the cashier with bright smiles and the warm "welcome" voice immediately improved their mood.

In this day full of suffering, everyone wants to see smiling faces, not numb despair.

This shop of more than 100 square meters seems to be another space separated from the world, which makes people feel happy involuntarily.

"Welcome to McDonald's, where you can experience the feeling of home." The banner on the checkout counter is printed with large golden characters, making the corners of the mouths of the family of three rise naturally.

"Oh my god, dear, the things here are so cheap." While the man was looking around, the woman had already turned her eyes to the price list.

The price list hanging behind the cash register read:

Hamburger/15 cents.

Coke/5 cents.

French fries/8 cents.

Provide free drinking water and dining environment, no tip.

Don't underestimate the last sentence, the temptation of free drinking water and dining environment, no tip, is as tempting as the price above.

"Me, what should I do?" The man who had never seen such a meal shopping mode stepped forward and asked a little restrained.

The decoration here is too beautiful, with clean and smooth floors, leather sofa seats, and warm smiles, giving people a sense of sight of a high-end restaurant.

"Sir, you only need to order here, and you can pick up your food within 30 seconds. You can choose where you want to eat. After you finish eating, there is a garbage collection area. You need to put the garbage into the trash can by yourself. That's fine on the table above."

Hearing what the cashier said, the male owner frowned, and it sounded troublesome to clean up the trash by himself.

But when he looked up and saw the other party's bright smile, he couldn't bear to say harsh words.

"Hey, buddy, can you hurry up?" came a disgruntled urging from behind.

Looking back, the man realized that there was a long queue behind him. The queue had already reached outside the store door, and more people joined in.

Turning his head, he saw the same smile on the cashier's face. His heart was full of satisfaction: "I want 3 burgers, 2 cups of Coke and 1 order of French fries."

Ding!

From the odd machine in front of the cashier, a typewriter clicked: "Hi, it's 36.5 cents."

"Holy crap, 36.5 cents, that's so cheap, man, please hurry up." The people who heard the price became agitated again, and they were afraid that the food would be sold out quickly.

"Your meal is ready, I wish you a pleasant meal." The man just took out the money, and the food was already set on the tray in front of him.

Some hurriedly handed the money to the other party, and the man walked away quickly with the plate under the urging of others.

"I want 4 hamburgers, 2 cups of Coke, and 2 French fries. Are they all 50% off?" the girl who stepped up from behind asked excitedly.

"Of course, it's 50% off all day today." Seeing that the girl was alone, the cashier asked while preparing the meal: "Do you need to pack it for you?"

"Do you need to pay?" the girl asked expectantly.

"No, we provide free food bags." Yanyan took his place, there was no need to yell outside, the queue was almost on the street.

"Yes, thank you." Seeing Yanyan, who was also a girl, the other party breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly handed her the money.

A large paper bag emblazoned with the Golden Arches logo reads: "Family Time, McDonald's."

The simple tagline and gold logo look beautiful, and the paper bag is very strong. A paper bag like this costs at least 0.2 cents, and it is provided for free here.

"Maybe I can use it as a shopping bag." The girl rolled the top of the paper bag into a handle and left happily holding it.

"10 hamburgers, 4 cups of Coke, I also need to pack." The man who stepped forward again had already counted the change and put the money directly on the table.

In less than 30 seconds, all the meals were ready, and the man left holding it with satisfaction.

Watching the crowds come and go, fresh hamburgers and Cokes are bagged and taken away one by one, the customers in the store chat with their families and eat delicious food happily, Yanyan is full of pride in her heart; "McDonald's, it's a success."

The same scene is happening in all parts of IL at the same time, and a burger with vegetables, butter, bun and patty is only $7.50 today.

What makes people even more excited is that they don't need to pay attention to their dress, don't need to tip, and don't need to deal with difficult waiters.

Dining out in the United States at this time is by no means a pleasant thing. Apart from eating cheap food in some chaotic places, you also have to worry about safety at all times. Wanting to have dinner together is a luxury for ordinary families.

Their only option is to buy the ingredients and make a simple meal at home for dinner, and the price of these foods is often not cheap.

Now it is different, although there are only simple hamburgers and Coke, but you can talk and laugh freely in the city, you can do what you want, and you don’t have to worry about the waiter’s contemptuous stares and shouting, “This is great, it’s great !"

Soon, the McDonald's wave spread throughout IL and spread to other surrounding states, "McDonald's, a good time for the family."

When Li Zitao read the news from the newspaper, he was already standing in front of the Oscar Star Theater, which will light up the whole Hollywood tonight.

Little Norma was left by him in Chicago, and he has a lot of 'business' to do when he comes to Hollywood this time.

Well, and it's about inappropriate for children.

The eight major film companies, Warner, Columbia, RKO, Paramount, MGM, United Artists, Fox, Universal, etc. have sent manager-level representatives.

Most of Hollywood's well-known independent directors came, Frank Borzage, John Ford, John Cromwell, John M. Starr, Sidney Franklin, Monta Bell, Joseph von Sternberg, Lewis Milestone, Frank Capra, Mervyn Leroy, John Farey, Charlie Chan, Charles Vidor, William Wall.

MGM's George Fitzris, Columbia's John Ford, RKO's Stephen Robert, Paramount's Marion Green, Universal's Christy Cabana, Warner Bros.' Howard Hawks .

These are the pillars of major companies, each of which is a famous existence.