Stay Home Daddy: I Was Reborn After My Daughter Passed Away
Chapter 449: Four hundred forty-nine purchasing computer_1

Chapter 449: Four hundred forty-nine purchasing computer_1

During the domestic gaming console craze, internet cafes abroad were already flourishing.

At that moment, the idea sparked in Gu Chen’s mind, and he immediately entertained the notion.

If that’s the case, why not just start an internet cafe?

Timing-wise it seemed a bit early, because the concept of computers hadn’t fully taken hold.

But the earlier one entered, the more of the internet cafe market could be cornered.

He believed in the magic of the internet and the allure of those original online games.

Someone could play from elementary school to college, from childhood to middle age.

This obsession had no end, as long as a person kept up with the times, they would remain customers of the gaming companies.

As for how to get them hooked on computer-based online games, that was an issue for the game companies to consider, not Gu Chen’s concern.

The future of internet cafes looked very promising at the moment.

After having this thought, Gu Chen performed a quick online search.

Sure enough, he found that domestically, no one had yet succeeded in setting up internet cafes.

However, on the network, some clever people had already spotted this business opportunity and had casually discussed it online.

But the cost of a single computer was too expensive.

What Gu Chen saw as an internet cafe was what they described as computer sharing.

To get this project off the ground would require at least tens of thousands of yuan, and also one’s own connections.

Even tens of thousands was an understatement.

But securing a source for the computers wasn’t an issue for Gu Chen at all.

For such a large order, there was no need to rely on connections, as one could go directly to the general agents.

The contact details were right there on the packaging box of the computer Gu Chen had bought before.

So, he called the number directly.

The first call went unanswered.

It wasn’t until the second call that the call was picked up on the other end.

"Hello? Can I help you with something?" A woman’s voice came from the other side of the phone, sounding of a certain age.

"Hello, I would like to order a batch of computers," said Gu Chen.

"Order a batch of computers? What do you mean?" the woman on the phone was confused.

A computer currently retailed at 9,600 yuan, and not many people were buying because the price was simply too high.

Gu Chen suddenly saying he wanted to order a batch of computers left the woman uncertain about the quantity.

"I would like to order twenty computers; do you have them in stock right now?"

Hearing Gu Chen’s words, the woman on the phone was surprised, but soon her tone became much more formal.

"Are you making a corporate purchase?" she asked.

Typically, such large orders existed only for corporate procurement, usually for foreign enterprises; many domestic companies only had two or three computers at most.

"No, I’m planning to start a new project and just need some computers," Gu Chen knew that even if he mentioned the concept of an internet cafe, the woman on the other end probably wouldn’t understand right away.

"We have stock available for twenty computers. If you place your order now, it will take us about a week to deliver. Before the official delivery, we will need a deposit from you."

Although she didn’t know why Gu Chen suddenly needed so many computers, there was no reason to turn away business that came knocking.

She said this to Gu Chen over the phone.

"How much is the security deposit?" Gu Chen asked.

"Two thousand yuan per computer, so for twenty units, that’s forty thousand yuan."

"If you suddenly breach the contract during the process, the security deposit won’t be refunded. Once the goods are delivered, your security deposit will be applied as a regular payment, and you just need to pay the balance of one hundred and fifty-two thousand yuan."

The woman explained to Gu Chen on the other end of the line.

Gu Chen had no objections after hearing this, as requiring a security deposit was nothing out of the ordinary.

Nowadays, there weren’t any next-day delivery services, and delivery was a hassle.

If one were to reject the goods upon arrival, they would have to cover the transportation costs out of their own pocket.

"No problem, give me your card number, and I’ll transfer it to you."

Gu Chen quickly made this decision.

"Sir, let’s register first. Please leave your name, telephone number, and address, so we can contact you without delay if any issues arise," she said.

For a long stretch of time after that, Gu Chen was negotiating with this woman.

Once it was all settled, Gu Chen immediately drove out to make the bank transfer.

The first installment of the security deposit was only forty thousand yuan, which Gu Chen could afford at the moment.

After transferring this sum, the other party proactively informed Gu Chen they had received the deposit, and that the goods would be delivered to Chuan City within seven days.

Gu Chen felt much relief seeing everything go so smoothly.

Next, he needed to find a good storefront and get the internet cafe renovated within these seven days.

For this, he even withdrew ten thousand yuan from the bank just to be safe.

Thus, he was busy for the entire day.

Gu Chen had also chosen the house he wanted to rent, opting to lease it for five years in one go.

This bold move delighted the landlord immensely.

In fact, the current rental price suited Gu Chen just fine—leasing more was better for him.

Today, it was Ji Pianran who went to pick up Tangtang.

Gu Chen started preparing dinner early at home, so that mother and daughter could enjoy a delicious meal upon their return.

That way, they wouldn’t come looking for trouble with him.

They came back a bit earlier today.

Upon their arrival, Gu Chen couldn’t wait to ask Tangtang, "Tangtang, how do you feel about the new kindergarten?"

Blinking her big eyes, Tangtang replied, "It’s okay, but I can’t be the boss anymore."

"Little girl, what boss? You need to be a law-abiding citizen, got it?" Ji Pianran immediately lifted Tangtang’s chubby cheeks after hearing her.

"I got it, Mommy, I got it, I was just kidding," Tangtang said with a mischievous grin.

After Ji Pianran let go, Tangtang quickly turned to Gu Chen in the kitchen and exclaimed, "Daddy, I want braised pork."

Taken aback, Gu Chen remembered there was some pork belly in the fridge; there was still time to make the braised pork.

"Alright, Daddy knows," Gu Chen responded.

Tangtang was delighted and happily went to her room to do her homework.

During this time, Ji Pianran slowly approached Gu Chen.

Then she said to Gu Chen, "The teacher said that Tangtang didn’t talk all day at kindergarten. It seems like she’s not adapting well to the new environment. What should we do?"