Of course, Chen Shi was willing to let Chen Ming join.
With Chen Ming, it was like having Afu. With Afu, they'd have great ideas, the strong backing of the Senator's Mansion, and good chefs and managers. The business would certainly prosper.
The reason Chen Afu wanted them to open a wine-shop was because when he heard that Yang Mingyuan had pawned his wine-shop, the former manager Mr. Xu and a few chefs didn't want to leave their home. The new owner said they were willing to employ them, so they stayed. But later, they clashed with the new team brought by the new owner, who were being sidelined.
Chen Afu had a good impression of the former employees at the Xile Restaurant and wanted to invite them to their new wine-shop through Yang Mingyuan. Since Dingzhou was only a few dozen miles from Sanqing County, they should be willing. Moreover, with Chen Shi's acumen, the wine-shop should do well.