Imperial Treasure
Chapter 285 - 208 Storefront_2

Chapter 285: Chapter 208 Storefront_2

"Chenyu had not expected Miss Sui to possess such culinary skills,"

"Perhaps what surprises Miss Jiang is not how I cook, but why I can cook," Sui Yi said as he caught Jiang Chenyu’s eyes through the glass mirror, his gaze piercing.

Jiang Chenyu did not respond directly, instead she said lightly, "Did Miss Sui practice from a young age?"

"It wasn’t so much practice, it came naturally."

"Many things do indeed come naturally over time..."

At that moment, their expressions seemed to align.

They were cryptic and difficult to decipher.

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The next day, the eight items Gong Jiu had put out for sale were all sold, bringing in fifteen million in revenue. Lin Yun thought about the remaining even more expensive treasures and was secretly astonished—wouldn’t the total value reach forty or fifty million then?

Moreover, she discovered that Sui Yi had silently changed the pricing from last night. But why?

Through the trials of last night and today, Sui Yi had already grasped the approximate market value of these treasures.

The pricing was still on the low side; learning and adjusting the prices was the plan. Even if they couldn’t sell, having them in the shop would serve as a showpiece and would undoubtedly appreciate in value over time. It was a very profitable venture.

Perhaps Sui Yi also had the idea of pre-emptively positioning the market, so if she obtained similar items in the future, there would be greater pricing flexibility without being constrained by the low prices this time.

~ With the funds in place, Lin Yun and Sui Yi immediately found time to scout for shop locations.

It was similar to going shopping.

At this moment, they were strolling in the bustling city center; Tianyi Square was the busiest area in the city and the economic heart of Provincial City, connected to international trade. The economic benefit generated by tens of thousands of shops in a day could astound any economist.

If compared, Nanxun would seem like a mountain village shop, and Tianyi Square would be the pearl of the Eastern.

Saturday was more or less a public holiday, so there were a lot of office workers and students around. The crowd was bustling, and Lin Yun, holding a cup of milk tea, looked at Sui Yi, who held a cup of warm milk coffee in one hand and had his other hand in his pocket.

"Little boss, we’ve already seen fifteen shops. Is there one you like?"

"Like?" Sui Yi took a sip of milk and followed the crowd into the extremely busy street, surrounded by high-end shops with clothing and luxury goods everywhere.

"Aren’t we just shopping?" Sui Yi’s response undeniably made Lin Yun’s heart skip a beat; okay, she needed to get used to the occasional shocking statements from her young boss.

"Let’s see three more, then pick a fairly decent one," Sui Yi said casually, which to Lin Yun seemed rather nonchalant. She was puzzled because high-end stores usually had very high demands for location and foot traffic, as well as strict requirements for store refurbishment. Sui Yi’s attitude did not match her usual precision.

Suddenly, Sui Yi said in a distant voice, "Lin Yun, what matters most for the shop we’re opening isn’t how many people there are, but who the people are."

How many people there are, who are the people?

Actual market foot traffic versus networking?

Lin Yun quickly understood. She realized that they intended to open a high-end luxury goods store, where typical foot traffic would not translate into significant economic benefits unless it was...

"Then why does the little boss want to pick these central shops? Most of them have very expensive rent," she asked.

"I’m opening a pawnshop combined with a store, naturally I need to choose a conspicuous place. This is the most suitable spot," explained Sui Yi.

As Sui Yi spoke, Lin Yun followed her gaze, and she saw the jade street in Tianyi Square.

This place was quite famous; hundreds of shops on the street sold high-end luxury goods, jade, gold, and antiques.

"Let’s see if there are any shopfronts for lease. If we’re lucky...," said Sui Yi as they stepped inside.

However, not long after they had walked in, a commotion broke out from the crowd ahead. This commotion was different from the typical hustle and bustle; it was... noisy!

Sui Yi and Lin Yun joined the onlookers to see the source of the uproar: several middle-aged men arguing loudly in front of a shop, pushing and shouting at a middle-aged woman. Despite her polite words, she was unable to stop their aggression. These people were extremely fierce, pushing and shouting as if they wanted to rush into the shop...

The people nearby were discussing the incident. Many of the nearby shopkeepers were talking about it, and even standing aside, Sui Yi and Lin Yun could catch some of the conversation.

"It’s those people again, causing trouble day after day. It’s too much, bullying a widow and her orphan..."

"But one can’t really say that. After all, paying back a debt is only natural," another interjected.

"Hey, mainly it’s because Qi Yan left so suddenly, leaving behind a mountain of debt. His wife has only managed to pay some of it back by running this shop over the years. If these people insist on full repayment now, I think she’ll have to sell the shop."

"Even selling the shop won’t cover it, who could pay that much! I heard it was several hundred thousand in debt! It’s strange though, they used to say she could pay it back gradually, but recently they’ve been making trouble every day..."

It turned out to be a debt collection issue, and Lin Yun was not particularly shocked. However, she glanced at the shop and its surroundings. Her eyes lit up, and she instinctively looked at Sui Yi, "Little boss..."

"Shh, wait a little longer, the main event is about to start," Sui Yi interjected.

"Eh?"

Seeing Sui Yi’s faintly mysterious expression, Lin Yun reaffirmed her thoughts and chuckled inwardly. Whatever she could think of, the little boss had no doubt considered as well.

For now, it was better to wait and see how things unfolded.

Indeed, Sui Yi was not there to waste time on a spectacle; she had other things in mind. Of course, she wasn’t the only one with ulterior motives.

After Lin Yun had finished half her milk tea, several well-dressed men made their way through the crowd, bringing with them a potential turning point. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)