Boss Lu: A reborn life is destined to be without regrets!
Chapter 149 - 126. Utter Opportunist_2

Chapter 149: 126. Utter Opportunist_2

The shop owner, Huang Wenjing, was also bustling around on and off the stage, responsible not only for sales but also for coordinating the store’s supply chain.

"38 pieces! Hardly moving any volume."

People at Golden Stone didn’t shy away from discussing money. In each of the popular outlets, there was hardly any idler. Everyone in the stores was as busy as a spinning top.

Lu Jincheng was watching from the sidelines, observing Xie Yujia trying on outfits on the stage and then jumping down to help customers choose styles.

Seeing the attractive styles on her, many customers would sometimes pick up dozens or even hundreds of pieces.

A trial fitting meant a chance for a transaction.

It could also mean orders amounting to more than ten thousand or even a hundred thousand yuan.

On this small stage of one or two square meters, young fitting models "stood out" and handled business worth millions.

"Sister Huang, how’s our store doing lately?"

Finally finding a break to rest, Xie Yujia wiped the sweat beads from her forehead and striking up a cheery conversation with Huang Wenjing.

"Not bad."

Since competitors could be antagonistic yet stockings and women’s clothing were two completely unrelated fields.

Having been a Taobao Girl model for many years, Huang Wenjing and Xie Yujia’s private friendship was pretty solid. Sharing a bit of insider information with her like a little sister was no big deal.

"Our daily shipments are nearly 4000 pieces, and the turnover can break a million."

Named Qiao Lafei, the women’s clothing store in Golden Stone also had a decent scale; its clothing was sold all over the country.

This shop adopted a fresh Japanese style, and "unpacking day" was the busiest day in the store.

Having been in Golden Stone for over a decade, Huang Wenjing’s store employed numerous fitting models over the years. Their wonderful live demonstrations and the ensuing rush of customers placing orders had become a routine.

...

"Professional, Sister Jia Jia, with your dedicated attitude, if you don’t make money, who will?"

Hang City, a local restaurant serving Hangzhou cuisine.

Several small dishes, Longjing green tea.

Ever since the evening tutoring room and [Golden Stone] had established a deep collaboration, Xie Yujia had been helping Lu Jincheng survey the market for a while.

Market trends, profits, supply chains, and even foot traffic.

She even contacted shop owners she had collaborated with before, insisting on being a fitting model once more.

All just to get face-to-face, firsthand, hot and detailed data.

After hearing Xie Yujia’s educational talk, Mr. Lu reaped considerable benefits.

Even the way he addressed her had shifted from the distant Boss Xie to the affectionate big sister.

In fact, given the relationship between the two, Xie Yujia really didn’t need to put in so much effort.

But she did it anyway.

"It’s nothing, just cooperation. We should help each other out."

Xie Yujia waved her hand, her face brimming with a rich smile.

Her cheek contours were soft, her apple cheeks plump, making her look like the bounty of a harvest when she smiled, a pleasure to the eyes.

"No, no, no, it’s not the same thing."

Mr. Lu, with his vast experience in business, blinked and instantly caught the implied meaning in her words.

In the adult world, everyone talks ideologies, but in their hearts, they think business.

Helping has its limits.

His expectation was that Xie Yujia could introduce a couple of supply chain bosses, show him around Golden Stone, and give him an insight into the tactics of the fashion industry.

As for details about orientation, style, selection, scale...

The rest, all the unknowns, would have to be negotiated by Mr. Lu himself.

But this, in itself, was already stretching the limits of duty.

However, he never expected that Xie Yujia’s help would reach this extent.

She took him to Golden Stone, plunged into the field herself, and explained an industry from top to bottom.

She almost calculated the expected profits for him, leaving Mr. Lu somewhat overwhelmed.

Where there are anomalies, there must be demons.

So, her intentions must not stop here.

What could it be?

"Boss Xie, with all this heart and effort you put in, is there perhaps another cooperation you’d like to discuss?"

Lu Jincheng rubbed his chin and asked.

He was accustomed to striking first.

Xie Yujia chuckled again, surprise flashing through her eyes, but she nodded generously in acknowledgment.

"Exactly."

Her expression was exceedingly genuine and approachable, her oval face charming, her smile bright and captivating, making her seem very approachable.

"Mr. Lu, I’m very optimistic about your next direction. Can I invest in it?"

"What’s the plan? Let me hear it."

Lu Jincheng maintained the necessary patience.

"15 percent of the night education center, in exchange for five percent of your new store. How about that?"

"Oh? What do you mean?"

"Just what it sounds like, Mr. Lu."

Xie Yujia’s eyes curved, and she added, "You usually don’t have time to be in Hang City, dealing with supply chains, hiring employees, selecting products, and finding trial models. All of these are troublesome and tedious tasks."

"Although none of these tasks are absolutely indispensable, having me take care of them would give you some peace of mind."

"Right?"

Xie Yujia sipped her tea with a smile, waiting for Lu Jincheng’s response.

At this stage,

percent of the night education center, even if the promotional share given to Golden Stone was included, was still far more valuable than the five percent of the new store.

After all, the new store wasn’t even tangible yet.

Moreover, he might understand the internet and be able to manipulate traffic, but whether he could succeed in real industry was another matter.

Mr. Lu essentially offered nothing, using just a concept to get a white wolf by empty hands—securing shares in a popular Taobao store in the industry.

Why would a seasoned businesswoman like Xie Yujia make such a trade?

Lu Jincheng only needed to think for a few seconds to clearly understand the reason.

Having cooperated for so long, the night education center, as the first to eat crabs, had made a killing thanks to Mr. Lu’s aggressive promotion.

Face-to-face selling, such a powerful approach!

The party saw the great prospects of Golden Stone and its almost infinite market potential.

But that was just one of the reasons.

Even the most astute businessman couldn’t guarantee to always correctly predict market trends without error.

The night education center’s main product was stockings, which, despite their variety and creativity, still couldn’t match the mainstream appeal of regular clothing.

Once the seasonal trending styles changed, or the styling was no longer popular, the business could easily be affected.

It was wise to prepare early, to think of danger in times of safety, and plan for the long term.

Precisely because of this, the astute Xie Yujia urgently needed to find a strong safety net for herself.

The immense traffic that Golden Stone had, combined with her seasoned experience and instincts in the industry, could offer a real business venture with virtually zero risk.

"This calculation seems to show you’re at a loss, Boss Xie."

After a few minutes of silence, Lu Jincheng lifted his head.

In the seat, only Mr. Lu remained composed.

Not only were He Ying and Luo Lang, who had traveled with him, shocked, but Wang Rongyue from the night education center also widened his eyes.

Why?

Had Xie Yujia gone mad?

Was she that optimistic?

"That’s not necessarily true. Even if it’s at a loss, I am willing to accept the outcome after gambling."

Xie Yujia lowered her head and took a careless sip of her tea, her expression calm.

She was a consummate opportunist.

In doing business, she was constantly seeking asymmetric returns and, in practice, profoundly understood one thing.

What truly represented a better opportunity.

That was—

If it failed, there was a minimal linear return, but if it succeeded, there was a huge exponential return.

Currently, she certainly didn’t want to miss out.