Siheyuan: A Cook in the 60s

So, it was Cao Leyao’s first time buying groceries in the true sense.

That was in Hong Kong.

Convenience stores and vegetable markets.

You spend money, pay with one hand and get the goods with the other.

very convenient.

But why, after coming back, is there such a big gap?

Lou Xiao'e rubbed her temples and said helplessly, "Do you remember what I told you? For a businessman, the most important thing is to grasp the pulse of the times. Often, only extremely intelligent people can perceive this trait."

“In business, it is important to adapt to local conditions.”

"What you want to ask is, why is there no business from Hong Kong here?"

"Yes! Isn't the Hong Kong model good? It's so convenient."

"Because it can't be done."

"Ah? Why."

"You, you." Lou Xiao'e tapped Cao Leyao's forehead; "If I weren't your stepmother, I wouldn't be telling you this."

"Do you know what to pay attention to when opening a convenience store in Hong Kong?"

"What should I pay attention to?"

Convenience stores are the most basic type of stores that provide daily necessities. They are also the most popular job for beginners.

“First, the flow of people, how many people will pass by this area, and whether they will buy things in your store.

Second, cost accounting. The gross profit of a convenience store is about 30%. Considering the rent and customer flow, we can estimate how much we can make in a month in this place and whether we can make enough to pay the rent. "Lou Xiao'e held up two fingers and paused. "This is what ordinary people see. In other words, as long as you are not too stupid, you can see these two points clearly and probably know whether you can do it or not."

"But often, such people will fail."

“Ah?” Cao Leyao didn’t understand. You have clearly seen the customer flow. Convenience store business is a basic necessity of life. The calculations are clear. Why are they still making a loss?

"Because in this area, there are probably invisible charges."

“Invisible charges?”

"Yes, like the mafia."

Before Hong Kong's return to China, this kind of situation was not very common.

"This is the impact of social background on businessmen. All business activities must be based on society. If you cannot understand the operating rules of this society, then you can only rely on following others and do what others do. Maybe you can make some money. Just like I said, if you go out and open a restaurant, you will definitely make money."

"But I don't think it's necessary. As I said, there's no sense of accomplishment in achieving inevitable success. What you should study is why this situation occurred."

After coming out of Lou Xiao'e's office, Cao Leyao felt dizzy.

Cao Wei came out from behind the bookcase and sighed: "Why do you bully her like this?"

"Bully, bully, is that the only word you have in your mouth?" Lou Xiao'e rolled her eyes and said unhappily, "Xiao Jingru, you also said that I bullied her. Haven't you figured out whether I bullied her or not? What's the point of her opening a restaurant? If she has that time, she might as well practice her overall perspective. With this method you released, Samadhi Tower will continue to expand outward in the future."

"Managing a restaurant is not a big problem. But managing a group is not an easy task."

"Supervision, logistics, sales, etc., are all troublesome things. Without a big picture perspective, how can you control them?"

"No, you must have misunderstood something." Cao Wei was a little surprised.

"What's the misunderstanding? Aren't you going to leave the group to her?"

"No." Cao Wei shook his head: "He can do whatever he wants. Later, if it really becomes a group, it will be the capable ones who will take over, not necessarily her."

Lou Xiao'e looked Cao Wei up and down as if she had met him for the first time.

"what happened?"

"Don't you have any selfish thoughts?"

Cao Wei covered his face, pinched Lou Xiao'e's round cheeks, and sighed: "It's not as smooth as before, a little fatter, but it feels good."

"Go away! Why are you so annoying!" Lou Xiao'e slapped his hand away.

"Money and power are things that you can't bring with you when you are born and can't take with you when you die. If the child has ambitions, then let her pursue them. As the elders, we should protect her from the wind and rain. As for putting a burden on the child, I don't have that idea. The child has to carry the burden himself to go far. Xiucheng is a child who makes me worry less. Many years ago, he was determined to study medicine. He wrote to me and told me that it would probably take a few years for me to come back."

"When the time comes, he wants me to buy some equipment..."

Having said that, Cao Wei sighed and picked up Lou Xiao'e from the chair.

"Hey?!"

He sat on the chair and put her on his lap: "So, as a stepmother, you have to support her. That thing is not cheap."

Lou Xiao'e was stunned by Cao Wei's sudden change of direction: "You've been going around in circles, but in the end you still want my money?"

"Well, am I not still poor?"

"You are such a jerk!" Lou Xiao'e was so angry that she laughed: "I am helping you educate your daughter, and you are asking for money from me? Your shameless face is exactly the same as before."

"Ah? You don't like it?"

Lou Xiao'e:......

Just as she was about to speak, her mouth was blocked.

Okay, okay, Cao Xiaogou, this is how you play, right? Let me see today how capable you are!

"Let's go home, let's go home!" Qin Jingru rushed into Lou Xiao'e's office in a hurry.

Then she went numb.

Lou Xiao'e's face flushed and she smiled happily: "Oh, the queen is jealous." As she said this, she wanted to reach out and pinch Qin Jingru's face.

"You, you, you!" Qin Jingru was so angry that she turned to look at Cao Wei and punched him: "I'm so busy! How dare you! How dare you!"

It can be seen that Qin Xiaozhu was very angry.

"Don't be angry, don't be angry." Cao Wei hurriedly comforted him, and at the same time leaned close to Qin Xiaozhu's ear and whispered a few words.

Then, something seemed wrong when Qin Jingru looked at Cao Wei.

He was no longer angry, but pushed Cao Wei towards Lou Xiaoe; "Or, you can use it again."

That look was exactly the same as when he accepted the bracelet from Lou Xiao'e.

Lou Xiao'e:......

Why do I feel so inexplicably no sense of accomplishment?

"Go away, go away, no, you're disgusted!"

No! Why are you coming towards me?

"Then... you can use it tonight." Qin Jingru hesitated for a moment, made a concession, and emphasized: "You can use it alone."

"What about Huairu?" Lou Xiao'e's ears twitched.

"I'll stop you!" Qin Jingru gritted her teeth and stomped her feet.

"No, then what am I?!"