Rebirth 1990: The beginning is sweet and cool Bai Yueguang

Amidst the endless planning, Zhou Qi caught a glimpse of his wife shaking her head slightly.

The two exchanged glances in tacit understanding - it was a bit busy, so just stop there.

"How about this."

Zhou Qi waited for the other party to finish speaking before speaking: "I will arrange for you to meet with Mr. Ma to discuss in detail, but the franchise and the formula..."

He smiled meaningfully: "It depends on what Mr. Ma thinks."

Zhou Qi lowered his head to hide the helplessness in his eyes.

The Lin family’s bizarre ideas were circling in his mind - neither opening up the franchise system nor forcibly intervening in brand operations, which entrepreneur would be stupid enough to let outsiders interfere in his direct sales business?

Not to mention those attempts to probe the secrets of the formula, which were clearly an attempt to get something for nothing.

His fingertips tapped a regular rhythm on the table, and he looked up at the three pairs of burning eyes opposite him: "I have sorted out two feasible plans."

These words made the Lin family straighten their backs instantly.

"Option 1: I will provide the 200,000 yuan startup fund, but you must leave the Bailaishun system and set up your own business. You don't need to repay the principal regardless of profit or loss, and you can give your father appropriate dividends after making a profit."

"Option 2: I will act as a middleman to help you invest in the Bailaishun Jinshi branch, but you will only have the right to receive dividends and cannot participate in the operation. If you suffer losses, you will bear them yourself, but you can gain practical experience."

The air suddenly stagnated, and the three members of the Lin family exchanged shocked looks.

Qian Lan stared at the calculator in her husband's suit pocket, as if she could hear the sound of the keys clicking.

Two hundred thousand yuan is equivalent to five years of savings for an ordinary family, but for that hotpot brand that is popular in Tianjin, even the scalpers lining up can’t squeeze into the list of shareholders.

"Let's choose the second option!" Lam Ka Tung made the decision before his parents.

Young people can see clearly: starting a business independently is a risky business, while relying on an existing brand is a sure-fire way to make money.

Qian Lan secretly pinched her husband's thigh - the heavy cash was much more real than the illusory dividends.

Zhou Qi observed this silent family game calmly.

He had expected this result. After all, most people would be deceived by the halo of well-known brands.

In fact, the first option is the real hope. As long as you are willing to study the business methods, two hundred thousand is enough to make a breakthrough in the catering market.

Unfortunately, short-sighted people can only see the shadows of the trees but not the whole forest.

Lin Taoping pondered for a moment, tapping the armrest of the sofa with his fingertips:

"We are considering investing in the Bailaishun hotpot project. Their operating model is very valuable for reference, and the founding team is also very capable."

Before he finished speaking, Lin Ruixue glanced to the side with a faint smile on her lips.

The real manipulator behind the scenes was currently sitting on a rattan chair by the floor-to-ceiling window in the living room.

Although the store operation was fully handed over to Ma Yuancai, few people knew that this dark horse in the catering industry, from brand positioning to supply chain construction, was the blueprint drawn up by Zhou Qi himself in the early days of his business.

Lin Ruixue quietly looked at her husband's chiseled profile, hoping to catch some slight emotional fluctuations.

The man still sat there with a normal expression, and his bony hands had already dialed the phone: "Old Ma? Can we meet up?"

"Brother Qi, have you returned to Spring City?"

The sound of tires braking against the ground came from the receiver: "We are delivering some dry goods to your house. We will be there just around the corner."

When the doorbell rang at the entrance, Ma Yuan rushed in carrying a woven bag that was half a person's height.

The smell of the sea mixed with a light salt frost spread in the air. The relatives of the Lin family stared in amazement at this strange man wearing crocodile leather business shoes but carrying a sack.

"Sister-in-law, you have to stew two bowls of sea cucumber every day. My father-in-law has contracted three aquaculture areas."

As Ma Yuancai spoke, he took out a sealed box wrapped in ice from his bag. Each sea cucumber, which was as long as a palm, glowed with an amber luster under the light.

When the man with a northeastern accent turned around and bumped fists with Zhou Qi, the three members of the Lin family were finally awakened from their shock.

The man in front of you who is giving away top-notch food as if it were cabbage is none other than a rising restaurant tycoon who controls 23 chain stores.

What shocked them even more was that this rising star in the business world was extremely respectful to Zhou Qi, as if he was facing his mentor.

There were whispers coming from the reception area:

"That's a lot. It must be tens of thousands, right?"

"The key is that this gift box is too ordinary. If you don't know, you might think it's just a gift of cabbage."

"What kind of status does this require?"

"What level have you reached?"

"How big of a figure must one be to be able to do a favor so casually?"

“It’s really mysterious.”

As soon as Zhou Qi led Ma Yuancai through the corridor, Lin Dong and his wife hurriedly stood up to greet them.

Ma Yuancai greeted them one by one with a professional smile: "Uncle Lin, Aunt Han, sorry to bother you."

The old couple greeted them warmly, and Zhou Qi took the opportunity to introduce Lin Taoping's family who were standing in the corner.

When the Lin family learned that the person in front of them was the founder of Bailaishun, they suddenly felt uneasy.

Zhou Qi broke the silence at the right time: "Lao Ma, how is your hot pot chain going recently?"

"Thanks to you, we have expanded to 32 stores nationwide."

Ma Yuancai took out his phone and checked his calendar: "Two new stores are opening in Tang City tomorrow, and I'm planning to go over and keep an eye on them."

Zhou Qi stroked his teacup: "Are there any plans for the Tianjin market?"

"The team is selecting a site, as long as the location is suitable."

Ma Yuancai suddenly turned to Lin Taoping and asked, "Uncle, are you interested in catering?"

Lin Taoping rubbed his hands and smiled: "Mr. Ma, your brand is really beautiful. We are engaged in clothing wholesale and want to transform."

"Just call me Pony!"

Ma Yuancai waved his hand quickly: "Mr. Chen's friends are our family. If you need help, just ask."

These words made the Lin family's eyes light up.

Zhou Qi put down the teacup and said, "Old Ma, in your new store in Tianjin, give them a quota to make financial investments. They will receive monthly dividends but will not participate in the operation."

Turning around, he asked, "How much is Uncle Lin going to invest?"

"Two. Two hundred and twenty thousand." Lin Taoping's voice was tense.

"Round it up to thirty."

Zhou Qi raised his chin towards Ma Yuancai and said, "Ask the legal department to draft a guaranteed profit distribution agreement."

Ma Yuancai immediately understood what he meant - this was giving the Lin family a cash cow for free.

He immediately took out his business card and said, "Uncle, leave me your contact information. I'll ask the regional manager to contact you."

The Lin family looked at each other in surprise; things were going much smoother than they had imagined.

For Ma Yuancai today, let alone a share of the store, even if Zhou Qi asked him to give away all the agency rights in Tianjin, it would only be a matter of words.

Lin Taoping and his family were shocked by the situation. When Ma Yuancai took the note with the investment amount, he didn't even raise his eyebrows.

The young man in a black cashmere sweater took out the latest flip phone and called Lin Taoping's pager in front of everyone.

"Uncle, this is my personal number."

Ma Yuancai heard the ringtone on the other party's phone and tapped his fingers lightly on the wooden table: "If you need anything, feel free to contact me."

Lin Taoping nodded repeatedly while holding the vibrating cell phone, as if he was holding a hot potato just out of the pot.

He stole a glance at the bag of bulging Liao sea cucumbers in the corner, and suddenly felt that the 220,000 yuan he had saved up was like potatoes bought from the vegetable market.