Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 393 - 394: Continue (5)_1

Chapter 393: Chapter 394: Continue (5)_1

After Nan Feng sat down, she poured tea for Yege, hoping to "pacify" his mood a little. After all, it was Wang Ju who had said he was her partner, so she was now serving him as such.

Having poured the tea, Nan Feng whispered to Yege, "From what I see, this Business Association doesn’t seem particularly special, and there are membership fees to pay, could it be a loss?"

Yege smiled at Nan Feng, defending the Business Association, "No, the Business Association collaborates with the government officials; it is protected by the Yamen. By joining the Business Association, you can benefit from certain special provisions which could greatly assist your future business expansion. You could consider joining it as a start."

"Alright, let’s give it a try then," Nan Feng said.

Wang Ju quickly fetched the registration book. Everyone fills it out themselves, including details such as name, address, the type of business you are in, and a rough estimate of monthly profits. Of course, Yege helped her with these.

After filling out the registration book, Nan Feng handed it to Wang Ju. Wang Ju flicked through Nan Feng’s records, admiring her salable profits and said, "Your street indeed has the most profitable shop, the Spikenard Square."

Nan Feng humbly brushed off the compliment, then it was time to pay the membership fee. After payment, Wang Ju stated that Nan Feng was now officially a member of the Business Association. He handed her a contract, listing the obligations and rights that Nan Feng should abide by and enjoy.

After careful review, Nan Feng felt Yege was right. Joining the Business Association was more beneficial than harmful, especially as the contract stated that the association was a consortium of strong businesses working in harmony, with a vast network throughout the country. If she ever wanted to open a store in another town, the local Business Association could issue a letter of introduction, which was under the government’s protection so it would be taken seriously everywhere.

After Nan Feng signed the contract, Wang Ju gave her a booklet, which served as a membership card. He told her that wherever she went, she could bring this booklet whenever she needed to.

After leaving the Business Association, she and Yege parted ways outside. He turned left towards the Yamen, while she turned right to return to Spikenard Square.

After a few steps, Nan Feng looked back at Yege.

He didn’t look back, but Nan Feng, observing his tall silhouette, felt that he must be pondering something.

He seemed very concerned about the Business Association, as if he was trying to trace some lead through it.

But since he was not willing to share, Nan Feng didn’t ask. If he ever needed her to do something, she would willingly go through hell and high water for him.

...

After some time as a member of the Business Association, Nan Feng finally realized its benefits.

The Business Association provided her with many resources, for instance, if a small workshop was struggling, the Association would ask her if she wanted to buy it. It was quite similar to contemporary acquisitions; after the acquisition, the old boss would be replaced, not the staff. The new boss might change the nature of the workshop or adopt a different business model. It was risky, but it could also be profitable.

With the help of the Business Association, Nan Feng has already acquired two Rouge Shops. Under her management, one of the Rouge Shops came back to life through some sales promotions and repackaging, while the other, due to location issues, was converted into a Jewelry Store and gradually began to make a profit.

In addition, the Business Association, aware of Nan Feng’s need for a large number of boxes and a multitude of medicinal materials used in production, recommended to her several county workshops specializing in box-making and several reputable pharmacies. Nan Feng need not worry about the supply of raw materials anymore.

But there were also some problems.

One morning, as Nan Feng and Feng Gu were just exiting the "Nan Mansion", they had barely reached the road when they heard someone calling out for her: "Madam Nan, please halt!"