After several months in business, Li Hua realized that running a business was not as easy as it seemed. The success of her previous store was largely due to its location in the town, where the locals initially underestimated it. This lack of scrutiny, coupled with the watchful eye of her younger sister-in-law, allowed the business to flourish. There was an element of luck involved.
However, opening a branch in the city, where the business had gained some notoriety, made it an easy target, especially for competitors. In this cutthroat environment, every move could potentially draw blood.
