3:00 PM.
After the car insurance transfer was complete, Tang Song finally received his driver's license, green book, ID, and other documents.
He put his things away and did another half hour of fat-burning exercise.
Tang Song lay back on the sofa and opened the system interface, entering the [Dressing Center].
While looking at the [Cool Night] outfit components, he searched for corresponding keywords on the online shopping app.
Unfortunately, the system interface couldn't take screenshots or photos, otherwise he could have simply searched for the exact same items and been done with it.
Or, if he had advanced drawing skills, he could have sketched the clothes and had them tailor-made.
The compatibility in that case would definitely have maxed out.
After busying himself for over two hours, and through repeated comparing, viewing, and consulting, Tang Song finally assembled a complete set of clothes.
The style and color were very close, but he wasn't sure about the actual fit.
To be safe, he bought two different sizes of each garment.
He was somewhat impatient for his first outfit to arrive.
Regrettably, with shipping and transportation, it would take at least three days for the items to arrive.
After a simple dinner, Tang Song started to organize the tasks he was currently undertaking.
[Cognitive Awakening] had already reached 35% completion.
He wasn't in a hurry with this task. Instead, he allowed himself to fully enjoy the process of reading, to understand the content expressed in these classic works, and to strive to turn reading into a long-term hobby.
[My First Car] was half completed. All he needed to do was to invite a person of the opposite sex to check in at three different spots together, and he would obtain the longed-for [Car Package], getting a car worth up to 500,000.
This was an urgent matter.
In Yan City, he had quite a few female acquaintances he could hang out with.
College classmates, company colleagues, and the beautician friend, Zhao Yaqian.
Considering the existence of the VAM Agreement, Zhao Yaqian was undoubtedly the best choice.
The best way to get closer to a girl was through traveling. In unfamiliar places, being with someone familiar brought more security and comfort.
If there were some romantic interactions, who knows, sparks of love might fly.
Thinking about his beautician friend's sexy long legs and the VAM Money of 300,000, Tang Song took a deep breath.
Picking up his phone, he sent Zhao Yaqian a message, "The weather has been really great these past few days, perfect for traveling. If Teacher Zhao is not too busy, how about going out for a trip? To appreciate the great landscapes of our country and try some special foods."
He waited for a while but received no reply.
Tang Song put down his phone and turned his attention back to the system interface.
Next was the most important [First Stage Growth Plan Task].
With one million in startup capital and an independent office space, the growth tasks seemed much less daunting for him.
The main difficulty still lay in choosing the right direction and project to create a profitable enterprise.
As someone who had been just an ordinary worker for three years, Tang Song felt somewhat at a loss on where to begin.
He did know quite a few classmates who had embarked on entrepreneurial ventures, though only a very few were successful.
Like that first love in Shen City.
On reflection, she had shared many entrepreneurial experiences with him.
According to her, on this bumpy road, apart from hard skills of oneself and the team, the most critical aspect was the supply chain.
If you could get nearly the same quality of materials at a lower cost, you were more likely to succeed than others.
To give a simple example, if you had a relative with a cold storage facility, your cost of opening a restaurant would be lower than others'.
Tang Song pondered deeply for a while and finally took out pen and paper, seriously writing down two words: "Internet" and "Clothing".
Due to his occupation, he had some advantages in the "Internet" field, such as mini programs and apps, which he could quickly recruit a team to develop.
In this respect, he could be considered his own "supply chain", naturally possessing certain advantages.
Unfortunately, the heyday of the internet had passed, the market was a bloody red sea with fierce competition, and the business models had become homogeneous.
Apart from highly vertical industrial software tools, the chances of success were slim.
The other domain was "Clothing".
Jinxiu Commerce mainly engaged in offline clothing agency services and was a leading enterprise in Yan City, ranking as a top company throughout Yan Province.
When he developed the SCM (Supply Chain Management) system, he connected with many high-quality clothing suppliers both domestically and internationally.
He crawled massive amounts of product information and developed functionalities like intelligent price comparison, supplier rating systems, and procurement and supply coordination.
In other words, if he went into the clothing business, he could definitely source goods of the same quality at lower prices than others.
Which meant he had a better chance of succeeding.
The sound of the carbon pen scratching against the drafting paper rang out from time to time.
Tang Song checked the materials while recording his ideas in his notebook.
Lately, reading physical books and taking notes every day had gradually made him fond of the sensation of handwriting.
The WeChat notification chime sounded, "Ding Dong—".
[Zhao Yaqian: "I really do want to go out and have fun, but I'm the only beautician in the store. I only have some time on workdays, and it might be hard to align our schedules (#pity)]."
Tang Song smiled and replied, "Tourist spots are less crowded on workdays, making them more suitable for visiting. We could drive there ourselves, making it convenient to come and go."
After sending the message, Tang Song put away his notebook.
He pulled out Maugham's "The Moon and Sixpence" from the bookshelf and read while waiting for Zhao Yaqian's reply.
Entrepreneurship couldn't be rushed. It required detailed planning and analysis and considering the bonuses and trends of the larger environment; one couldn't rely solely on personal preferences to make decisions.
...
Sky Garden Community.
He Liting asked with puzzlement, "Didn't you say he didn't have a car? How's he planning a road trip?"
"He's probably borrowing a colleague's car," Zhao Yaqian guessed, scratching her head. "Ting, how should I reply to him?"
He Liting's eyes twinkled as she smiled, "Go for it, and remember to bring your small umbrella."
"You! What nonsense are you talking about?!" Zhao Yaqian's face immediately turned red and she playfully slapped her friend's bottom, "We're just friends, it's not as dirty as you think!"
"Of course, you can go and have fun. It just so happens that things haven't been going smoothly for you lately, so consider it as a way to clear your mind and change your luck. Besides, you won't have to spend money on the trip."
Zhao Yaqian nodded and took out her phone to reply, "Then, thanks, Brother Song. I have time during the day on Wednesday."
No sooner had she sent the message than a reply came.
[Tang Song: "Let's make it Wednesday. I'll pick you up at Sky Garden and we'll head out early. We'll definitely make it back in the evening. This trip is mainly to thank Teacher Zhao for her tireless help, so I'm covering all the expenses. Don't fight me on this!"]
Seeing this message, Zhao Yaqian completely relaxed and responded with an OK sticker.
"Qianqian," He Liting suddenly called out to her.
"What's up, Ting?" Zhao Yaqian asked in confusion.
"You've just started your social life and there's a lot you don't understand. With your exceptional looks, you'll meet plenty of men much better than him by a hundredfold, a thousandfold. Don't make blind decisions and have regrets in the future that you cannot undo."
Zhao Yaqian opened her mouth but seemed unsure of how to respond.
He Liting was not only her best friend but also her distant cousin, three years her senior.
After arriving in Yan City, many of her actions had been guided by the other party.
Seeing the earnestness in He Liting's words, her heart suddenly felt a mess.