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This loss won't knock you down. "Dongxu, I know this is the truth, but I still feel a little bad. These toys were originally intended to bring fun to the children, but they turned out to be a burden. I have to find a way to clear out these goods now."

Jia Dongxu pondered for a moment and suggested, "How about this? Let's organize an event and sell them in bundles. For example, if you buy a certain amount of daily necessities, you can get a small toy for free. This will not only help clear the stock, but also boost sales of other products. What do you think?"

Chen Rufeng thought this was a feasible solution. He breathed a sigh of relief. Although the profit might be reduced, at least the loss could be reduced and the funds could be recovered. He decided to start planning the promotion the next day.

In the following days, Chen Rufeng was busy posting promotional posters and designing promotional plans. He carefully selected some products suitable for bundling with toys, such as daily consumables, snacks, stationery, etc., and launched a series of preferential packages. He hoped that in this way, he could not only clear the backlog of inventory, but also make the business of the store active again.

On the first day of the event, Chen Rufeng stood at the door of the store, welcoming customers coming and going. Although he had a smile on his face, he was still nervous, worried that the promotion would not be as effective as expected. If the goods still could not be sold, then this batch of goods would really become a dead end. "Are you having a promotion today?" Aunt Li, an old customer, walked into the store and saw the poster in the store and asked with a smile.

Chen Rufeng nodded and explained enthusiastically, "Yes, Auntie, we recently got a batch of new toys and are selling them together with daily necessities. The discount is very large. Please take a look and see if there is anything you need."

Aunt Li picked up a box of laundry detergent, looked at it carefully, then looked at the toys Chen Rufeng showed her, and finally said with a smile: "Then I will buy this box of laundry detergent, and you can give me a small toy to match it, so that I can take it back for my grandson to play with."

Chen Rufeng breathed a sigh of relief and quickly helped her pick out an educational toy suitable for children and handed it to her: "This toy is perfect for children. It can entertain and stimulate the brain. Your grandson will definitely like it."

Aunt Li smiled and nodded, and left the store with satisfaction. Looking at her back, Chen Rufeng felt a little relieved, at least the first business order was off to a good start.

As the promotion progressed, the number of customers in the store gradually increased, especially some parents, who felt that it was a good deal to see that they could get toys for free when they bought daily necessities. Chen Rufeng's pressure gradually eased as he saw the products being sold one by one. However, although the event went smoothly, Chen Rufeng still felt a heavy sense of loss. After the event, Chen Rufeng sat alone behind the counter, looking through the account book for the day. He found that although the event boosted sales, the funds recovered were still limited due to low profits. This made him wonder if his decision was too hasty this time and whether he underestimated the speed of market changes.

"Am I too impatient?" Chen Rufeng asked himself. He has always been known for his prudent approach, but this time, in order to increase the attractiveness of the store, he chose a riskier direction. Although his original intention was good, reality taught him a big lesson.

"Rufeng, are you still thinking about these things?" Jia Dongxu came to the store again. He could see that Chen Rufeng was worried.

Chen Rufeng looked up at him and smiled helplessly: "Dongxu, am I too rigid? Sometimes, I really feel that I am not suitable for doing business. When I encounter this kind of thing, I can't let it go."

Jia Dongxu patted his shoulder and said, "Old Chen, don't blame yourself too much. There are always setbacks in business. This loss is just a lesson. You don't have to hold on to it. When we do business, we have to find ways to solve problems. Only by keeping a calm mind can we do better and better. He felt a little calmer. He knew that doing business is a process of continuous learning and adjustment. Although he felt frustrated by the loss this time, he couldn't stop.

He decided to learn from this lesson and no longer blindly follow the trend. Instead, he would study the market demand more carefully to ensure that every decision would stand the test of time. After all, as the owner of the canteen, he had the responsibility to provide the community with goods that were truly needed, rather than just pursuing novelty and profit.

A few days after the promotion ended, Chen Rufeng sat quietly behind the counter of the store, holding a cup of warm tea in his hand, but his heart was in turmoil. He had already cleared out most of the toys in stock, but the uneasiness in his heart did not dissipate. On the contrary, the loss and frustration made him start to reflect on his business methods over the years.

"Is there something wrong with my way of thinking?" he asked himself silently. Although the store had been operating in the courtyard for many years, with the development of the times and the changes in the surrounding environment, he realized that the traditional business model alone seemed to be unable to meet the increasingly diverse market demands. Especially the mistake in purchasing toys this time, he clearly felt that simple purchase and sale was no longer enough to cope with the current market changes.

He began to think that maybe he needed to change the business model and inject new vitality into the store. This idea kept surging in his mind, but he couldn't make up his mind for a while as to how to implement it. There were not many customers in the store, and the alley of the courtyard was also very quiet. His eyes swept across the shelves and the remaining toys in the store, and he became more determined to change his mind.

"Old Chen, why are you so depressed today?" Jia Dongxu visited the store again and saw Chen Rufeng looking thoughtful, so he couldn't help asking.

Chen Rufeng looked up and smiled bitterly: "Dongxu, I have been thinking recently whether the management of the convenience store should be changed. The current unchanging model seems to no longer adapt to the market. He nodded to show his understanding: "You make sense. Business is indeed different now than before, especially with the impact of the Internet and e-commerce, many traditional stores are not doing well. Do you have any specific ideas? "I've thought about adding some new services to the store, such as collecting express delivery and purchasing daily necessities on behalf of others. Nowadays, many young people are busy and have no time to go to big supermarkets or buy things online. I can help them buy things and sell some Internet celebrity products in the store. Also, I think I can try to make some simple meals and sell simple meals or drinks to attract more customers into the store. His eyes lit up: "This is a good idea! Nowadays, many convenience stores outside not only sell things, but also provide various services, especially collecting express delivery,