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Dashing Student-Chapter 532 , Must Satisfy You
The passion gradually faded away, and the two lay lazily on the bed with full tiredness.
Xu Lu gently rested on Chen Nan's arm, closely nestled in his warm embrace, her blushing cheeks radiated an unmistakable satisfaction, like a delicate flower blooming in spring, exuding a charming glow.
Chen Nan was equally immersed in this moment of warmth.
At this moment, in his world, it seemed as if everything had quietly receded, leaving only Xu Lu in his arms as his everything.
The surrounding air seemed to become extraordinarily tranquil, with only their breathing intertwining.
"Come, let me give you a work update." Xu Lu slightly lifted her head, her voice carried a hint of laziness and fatigue, yet it was filled with uncontrollable excitement: "The two cooling tea shops we opened in the provincial city have been operating for a month now, and the business has been incredibly good beyond our expectations."
As she spoke, her eyes sparkled brightly, like brilliant stars in the night sky: "The daily turnover of the two shops combined can reach a hundred and fifty thousand, with a net profit of about a hundred thousand!"
Although her voice was soft and weak, the excitement in her eyes was like that of a primary school student full of anticipation for praise, eager for recognition.
"Really that much?" Chen Nan couldn't help but widen his eyes, truly surprised.
He had not expected the income from the cooling tea shops to be so substantial, this sudden surprise made him feel somewhat unreal.
Seeing Chen Nan's surprised look, Xu Lu's lips slightly curved up, revealing a charming smile, which held not only pride but also a touch of playfulness: "This is the provincial city after all, with a dense population and high spending power, it's within reason to have such earnings."
"Moreover, the daily net profit of the cooling tea shop in Jizhou also exceeds fifty thousand."
A doting smile appeared on Chen Nan's face, he gently stroked Xu Lu's hair, and tenderly said: "The cooling tea shops achieving such results today, you definitely played an indispensable role."
"Tell me, what reward do you want, I will definitely satisfy you."
Hearing this, Xu Lu's eyes immediately lit up, she lightly bit her lower lip, carrying a hint of anticipation and shyness, and cautiously asked: "Can I really ask for any reward?"
"Of course, as long as it's something you want, I'll give it to you," Chen Nan's gaze was firm and gentle, his tone full of undeniable doting.
He knew clearly in his heart that Xu Lu had put a lot of effort into developing the cooling tea shops to their current scale, no matter what she requested, he was willing to go all out to fulfill it.
Xu Lu, fighting her inner shyness, said: "I want you to eat me out!"
Chen Nan's lips curled up, revealing a suggestive smile: "I must satisfy you!" saying that, he sat up wanting to satisfy her.
"Wait a while, let's do it one more time, I just can't help it!" Xu Lu blushed and declined Chen Nan, although she really wanted Chen Nan to eat her out, she truly was exhausted now.
"Although the cooling tea shop business is booming and stable for now, we still need to be aware that the off-season for cooling tea shops is just around the corner."
Xu Lu slightly furrowed her brow, her expression carrying a touch of worry, and slowly said.
She knew well, the peak business time for the cooling tea shops was from May to October.
During this period, the shop was bustling with people coming and going, and the revenue was quite substantial.
Once November arrives, the weather cools down and the enthusiasm of the customers seems to cool down along with the temperature, leading to a noticeable decline in business.
Chen Nan's face reveals a faint, confident smile. He gently pats Xu Lu's hand and speaks with conviction, "Don't worry, I have been prepared."
"I've prepared several warming teas. Although the off-season is approaching, I am fully confident that our business will not be greatly impacted."
He pauses briefly, his eyes sparkling with confidence, and then continues, "Not only that, I believe our shop has the opportunity to stand out among the many beverage stores and shine brightly!"
Chen Nan has always had a deep interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine and spends his days immersed in research, browsing through countless ancient texts.
In those yellowed pages, he discovered many beverage recipes suitable for winter consumption.
With just minor adaptations to suit modern tastes, he firmly believes these beverages will align with most people's preferences and, once launched to the market, will definitely receive a favorable response.
"There's another thing." Xu Lu sits upright with a serious face, her eyes filled with focus and contemplation, and softly says, "We have been planning to package and sell National Tea. Recently, I personally inspected two beverage bottling production lines, but the results were not satisfactory."
She slightly frowns, showing a hint of helplessness, "If we really want to start a bottling business, we might have to build our own production line, and that would be quite expensive."
"How much money would it cost?" Chen Nan asks curiously.
Xu Lu takes a deep breath and slowly lets out a staggering number, "The starting price would be at least one hundred million!"
"That much money?" Chen Nan's eyes widen in surprise, his face filled with astonishment.
Previously, seeing the decent daily earnings of the tea shop, he felt a great sense of achievement.
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Now, thinking about the huge funds needed to build a production line, he feels the pressure mounting, heavy like a mountain.
Xu Lu bites her lower lip slightly, hesitation flickering in her expression, finally she can't help but speak, "I do have an idea, but I'm not sure if you are willing to try it." Her tone carries a hint of probing as she intently watches Chen Nan, trying to gauge his reaction from his expression.
Chen Nan raises his eyebrows slightly, curiosity in his eyes, and says succinctly, "Tell me."
Xu Lu takes a deep breath, her tone now filled with more confidence and determination, "Actually, recently, many people in China have contacted me, expressing their desire to franchise our National Tea store."
"If we relax our policies and allow franchising, we could definitely raise a large sum of money in a short time."
"This method indeed can raise a large amount of capital quickly, but I'm inherently not fond of this model," Chen Nan frowns slightly.
He knows clearly that allowing franchising is a quick way to raise funds, but he has an innate aversion to this model.
After all, in the waves of commerce, he has seen too many people with dreams of starting a business lose everything due to franchising.
Xu Lu seems to see through Chen Nan's thoughts. She gently shakes her head and a soft smile appears on her lips, patiently explaining, "I know what you are worried about. You're afraid that the franchisees will pay a huge franchise fee and end up not making money."
Her eyes are full of understanding and trust, "But actually, your concerns are somewhat unnecessary. Our product quality is excellent, which is our biggest advantage."
"As long as we ensure the quality of the raw materials we provide to franchisees and share our management experience without reservation, they will definitely make a profit."
After a moment of thought, Chen Nan's eyes become determined, "Why don't we try the method you suggested?"