"Not really. I have been helping the shop since I was five years old. I love this shop, and I want to grow it and make it the most successful anyone has ever seen!" Xie Ai replied. She had always loved the shop, and now that she had the opportunity, she would not back down.
"Okay, we will do so!" Zhang Wei said, backing her enthusiasm.
"Then let's discuss our course of action for now. First, we have a budget of 200k dollars, from which Grandma Ruo can take 50k aside for your household expenditure until the shop starts earning profits," Zhang Wei said. Even though the contract said that all 200k must be spent on the shop, now that the shop was going to be restructured and would have time to start earning real money, Xie Ai and Grandma Ruo needed money to spend. Therefore, he gave it to them.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhang!" Grandma Ruo spoke, expressing her gratitude.
"Next, we will be spending 100k on ordering industrial machinery. It will be a one-time investment. This includes the packing equipment and materials needed for it. The remaining 50k can be used in hiring more employees as we will be going for the masses," Zhang Wei explained, drawing up a full expenditure plan. He also divided how each dollar would be spent on machines and materials.
"Next, I will invest another 50k in our inventory as we will order more raw material for making sweets," Zhang Wei said. He had received 200k in angel investment money, and he would be using that money.
"After the machines are set up, I want Miss Ai and Grandma Ruo to prepare the first batch. We will try to sell it to customers. It will be a test batch. If they like it, we will start mass producing and sell it from our shop," Zhang Wei said. At that moment, Xie Ai raised her hand to ask questions related to the plan.
"Mr. Zhang, I understand that we will be producing in large quantities, but how are we going to sell them?"
"Nice question, Miss Ai," Zhang Wei said, showing his pen towards her. "We're going to have two business models - B to B and E-commerce. We're going to sell to local supermarkets, shops in office buildings, the canteens in schools, vending machines, etc. We will also be going into E-commerce by launching our shop on Babzon," Zhang Wei explained their model on how they will sell it.
"We will do advertising for our E-store in high-official societies and neighborhoods to gain customers," he said.
They planned to have two business models. One being Business to Business, where their profit margin would be less, but it would help them create a brand image that people would remember.
They would also be on Babzon, an American E-commerce website famous for selling everything. They would open their E-store and operate in the whole country.
"I have one more question. How are we going to get spots in B to B? How are we going to do it?" Xie Ai asked. The Business to Business market was fierce, and people paid hefty amounts only to come on the first shelf of the shop.
"Well, that's something we will figure out later. I have someone who we can connect with to get us a spot for far less," Zhang Wei said, avoiding everyone's gaze.
"Oh, really! That will save us time," she said.
"Okay, now that most things are discussed, let's proceed with it," Zhang Wei said, getting up. "My man Munki will take care of the machinery orders. You only need to focus on hiring efficient employees and making the first batch quickly."
"Yes, Mr. Zhang. Really, thank you for your time," Xie Ai said, thanking him.
"No, don't be. From now on, we're business partners, and we will have regular meetings," he said, not mentioning being humble.
"Okay, then we will leave!" Zhang Wei said as he got up. He gestured to Munki to get the car ready.
Back in the Audi RS70, Zhang Wei sat and looked out the window. Various shops passed by, and he showed an expression of excitement.
"Young Master, did your father give you more money?" Munki asked. He looked in the rearview mirror and said, "I remember Young Master had 200k in his account. But now he said he has another 50k for inventory. How could this happen?" he thought.
"Oh yeah! Yes, he did. I forgot to tell you, but my father transferred some 200k if the check bounced. But the check didn't, so I got double the amount!" Zhang Wei said, avoiding his gaze and curling his eyebrows. He got the money from the system, but he couldn't tell Munki.
"Now that I remember the 200k, let's see the rewards I received for completing my mission," Zhang Wei muttered under his breath. He quickly opened the system and saw his rewards.
==Status==
Zhang Wei!!
18 years.
Wealth => 400k dollars.
Level => 07
Health => 50
Strength => 36
Beauty => 10
Stamina => 30
Talent => Benevolent
Skills => Business Management^(Rank A), Mind Reading^(Rank D).
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"Holy shit!" Zhang Wei shouted, seeing the epic skills he received.
"Business Management^(Rank A), it's the same skill as Xie Ai, and what's Mind Reading^(Rank D)?" Zhang Wei pondered, seeing the unique skills.
He checked his whole status and saw that he had 400k dollars, the total money he had in his bank account. From that, he would transfer 150k to Xie Ai's account and use 100k to buy machinery using Munki.
Not only had his wealth changed, but his stats also changed since he started working out and going up and down two thousand stairs. It made significant changes.
His beauty, which was -12, had changed to 10. His stamina and strength had increased, and he had also leveled up from 5 to 6. Additionally, he received two skills.
He quickly checked each skill's description.
(Business Management^(Rank A) => This skill empowers the user to expertly manage a business or organization, with a deep understanding of finance, marketing, and human resources. Get excellent at making strategic decisions, delegating tasks, and ensuring long-term success.)
(Mind Reading^(Rank D) => This skill allows the user to sense the thoughts and emotions of others, gaining insight into their motivations and intents. Users can see thoughts above heads. [Only one use per hour].)
"What the hell! I can read the thoughts of other people! That's epic!" Zhang Wei shouted loudly. Even Munki looked back at him.