“Yes!”
Li Ya, her head resting on the crook of Qin Chuan’s arm, replied weakly. She felt as if her entire body had been drained, leaving her with no strength.
Her soul, in particular, seemed to be floating in the highest heavens, unable to return to earth.
The scoundrel beside her was too formidable, evoking both love and fear. Each time he stirred her, her heart would tremble, and her soul would feel lost.
“When we have time, let’s go visit them!”
Qin Chuan suggested.
Truthfully, in both his past and present life, he knew little about the local enterprises in his hometown, feeling like a stranger.
“What do you want to do?”
Li Ya finally mustered some strength, and her mind cleared.
“Qin Chuan, you’re not seriously considering investing in those rewind machines, are you?”
Qin Chuan nodded honestly, “I have that idea!”
“I disagree!”
Unexpectedly, Li Ya, who always complied with him, was resolutely opposed this time.
“Why?”
Qin Chuan was surprised. This was the first time Li Ya had questioned his choices.
Li Ya sat up and leaned against the headboard, speaking earnestly, “Firstly, our county’s dilapidated electronics factory, whether it’s the equipment or the technology, is completely incapable of researching and developing rewind machines!”
“Secondly, and more importantly, where do we have so much money now to invest in other things! Didn't you just say that real estate in its early stages is like a mythical beast, the Gluttonous, consuming all the money you throw at it!”
“If you go and start something like rewind machines, the capital required will be even greater, and the development cycle will be longer. Who knows when they can even be developed!”
“Such an investment is absolutely not feasible at this moment!”
Li Ya spoke fluently, a rational light flickering in her beautiful eyes.
“If we had a lot of money, we could afford to wait, but the problem is, our funds are currently very tight!”
“You just told me you needed to find a business with quick returns and no credit sales, precisely to fill the gaps in our insufficient capital and earn more quickly. These rewind machines are clearly not suitable!”
Looking at Li Ya, who was speaking rapidly with a hint of anxiety on her face, Qin Chuan’s smile widened. Finally, he couldn’t resist kissing her rosy lips and burst into laughter.
“What are you laughing at? Everything I said is the truth. We really can’t rashly invest in the rewind machine business!”
Li Ya said anxiously.
“I didn’t say we’re investing now, I just proposed visiting the electronics factory!”
Qin Chuan laughed heartily. Li Ya’s performance tonight had greatly reassured him. He was certain that although Li Ya might be weaker in marketing, her grasp of the overall situation was very strong.
Knowing which businesses to pursue and which to avoid was an essential skill for a leader.
As Li Ya had said, given their current financial situation, investing in rewind machines was indeed unwise. It was a business with an even slower return than real estate and did not align with their immediate needs.
If they were to invest, it would have to be after they had surplus funds.
However, once their capital was sufficient, they absolutely had to seize the opportunity to invest in rewind machines. Missing out would be a true pity.
“Then let’s start with a supermarket for now!”
Qin Chuan suddenly said.
“A supermarket?”
Li Ya was clearly struggling to keep up with Qin Chuan’s train of thought. He had been talking about rewind machines earlier, and now he had jumped directly to supermarkets. The two were miles apart and had no relation.
“Yes! A supermarket!”
Qin Chuan stated confidently, “This is a business with the fastest returns and absolutely no credit sales!”
“It perfectly suits our current special circumstances!”
This time, Li Ya did not object. Instead, a thoughtful expression appeared on her face. After a moment, her eyes grew brighter, “A supermarket… yes, that could work!”
“Our county currently doesn’t have a decent large supermarket!”
She continued:
“Since ancient times, food, clothing, housing, and transportation have been the essential needs of ordinary people! The ‘vegetable basket’ business may seem insignificant, but it accumulates over time. It is a necessity that everyone cannot do without. If you add it all up, the daily consumption is astonishing. Everyone needs to eat, so I think it’s viable!”
“Haha!!!”
Qin Chuan burst into laughter, puffing out his chest like he was presenting a treasure, “Isn't your man amazing? Just saying a business idea and it’s guaranteed to make a fortune again!”
“Amazing!!”
“My man is the most amazing!”
Li Ya looked at him with adoration, her soft body pressing tightly against Qin Chuan’s chest. Her small hands caressed his well-defined muscles, murmuring, “He’s amazing everywhere!!”
“You’re practically going to monopolize the business of the entire county! Among the four essentials of clothing, food, housing, and transportation, you’ve handled clothing, and housing, and now you’re setting your sights on food…”
“What do you mean ‘I’ handled it? Don’t you have a part in this?”
“Could I have done it alone without your involvement?”
Qin Chuan, aroused by her small hands touching him, couldn't help but flip her over and press her delicate body beneath him. His eyes blazed with desire, like a wolf.
Li Ya’s heart trembled again, but at this moment, she also found it difficult to control her own desires. The mist in her eyes, which had just calmed down, once again covered them with a thin layer of moisture. She whispered, “Yes! All of this, we did it together! Together!”
In the end, her voice changed, becoming a soft, pleading murmur, a husky sigh…
The next morning, Li Ya went to work at the factory. Qin Chuan, accompanied by Yao Dong, drove around the county streets.
“Boss, what are you looking for?”
Yao Dong, noticing Qin Chuan scanning their surroundings, asked curiously.
“Looking for a place. I need to rent another commercial property!”
Qin Chuan replied casually.
Yao Dong blinked in surprise, then exclaimed, “Are we opening another branch?”
“Branch?”
Qin Chuan came to his senses, realizing Yao Dong had misunderstood. He quickly explained, “Not for selling clothes. I plan to open a large supermarket!”
“A large supermarket?”
Yao Dong was stunned. Then, as if a thought struck him, his eyes also began to gleam, “Is it like those high-end, fully stocked large chain supermarkets in the city or provincial capital?”
“Yes! That’s the kind I want to invest in!”
Qin Chuan nodded, then asked, “Do you know of any places in our county as big as our flagship store? I want to rent one!”
“The location doesn’t need to be prime, but it shouldn’t be too remote.”
Qin Chuan had asked casually at first, but after thinking for a moment, Yao Dong said, “I actually thought of a place!”
“Where?”
Qin Chuan’s eyes lit up.
Not long after, led by Yao Dong, they arrived at a location. It was not far from the flagship store and was within the main street area. The sides were lined with old buildings, densely populated.
Yao Dong pushed open a rusty iron gate, and Qin Chuan saw a row of long-vacant rooms inside. The courtyard was also very spacious.
“This used to be the warehouse for the meat processing plant. The plant was decommissioned a few years ago, so this place has been lying idle!”
Yao Dong explained, “My parents used to work at the meat processing plant. I used to come here often when I was a child. So when you asked me just now, I thought of this place!”
“Boss, what do you think? Is it suitable for opening a supermarket?”
Qin Chuan looked at the vast courtyard, which occupied a larger area than the flagship store, and the row of vacant warehouses. Excitement flickered in his dark eyes.
“It’s perfect!”
“Yao Dong, you’ve earned a great service!”
Qin Chuan excitedly patted Yao Dong on the shoulder.