You said you were going to make games, how did you become the richest man without doing anything?

Chapter 234: Cat's Business Strategy (2 in 1 order)

Lin Ming bit her lip, looked directly at the other person, and took a deep breath:

"This is my old shop that I have worked hard to run for many years. I will not let it go easily. I hope the manager can understand."

The man's eyes became even colder, and he exchanged glances with the assistant beside him.
The assistant smiled wryly and said, "Ms. Lin Ming, I think we can discuss anything. Think about it carefully. Except for your shop, all the shops around here have been acquired by the Liu Group. If you're willing, we can still hire you as the store manager after we take over the shop."

The atmosphere in Mao Zhi Ming suddenly became extremely quiet, and the staff watched the conversation between the two parties with concern.

Lu Yu sighed inwardly, Wow, you guys are quite skilled at playing the good cop and the bad cop.

So, he walked over with his hands behind his back, stood in front of the counter, and said, "Ms. Lin Ming, I contacted you earlier about investing in the company. What do you think?"

The manager of Liu Group was stunned. "Who is this guy? He's so tactless!"

The Liu Group is discussing serious matters, why are you here to join in the fun?
"Who are you?" the man asked coldly.

Lu Yu smiled faintly, took out a business card and handed it to the other party.

"I'm Lu Yu from Taoyuan Township. To be honest, I've had my eye on this shop for a long time. We should stick to the principle of first come, first served, right?"

A cold light flashed in the manager's eyes:
"Sorry, this rule doesn't apply here. This is the territory of our Liu's Commercial Plaza."

Lu Yu smiled lightly: "No matter how big the territory is, it doesn't mean that this shop must belong to you."

Then, he turned to Lin Ming and said, "Ms. Lin, if you agree, Taoyuan Township can fully acquire Mao Zhiming at a very generous price."

At this moment, the assistant beside the male manager whispered in his ear, "Manager, Mr. Lu from Taoyuan Township has done a great job in the gaming business. He even defeated Youyi, a company under our group."

When the manager heard this, he immediately became interested.

Since you, a young fool, have caused trouble for the group before, I have no choice but to give you a good scolding!
He teased, "Mr. Lu, as the saying goes, different trades are like different mountains. You should develop more games to cheat kids out of their money. Don't try to do something you don't understand here. You might lose everything."

The subtext of his words was obvious: How dare a small boss of a mere gaming company show off his skills here?

The market value of these properties under Liu's Commercial Company has already exceeded tens of billions. I don't know how many times they can acquire your small company!

Lu Yu still kept smiling:

"Haha, what you said is surprising. The game does have the suspicion of defrauding children of their money, but the ridiculous thing is that some competitors can't even figure out how to defraud children of their money..."

The manager's face changed, and a boomerang hit himself accurately.

Lu Yu continued, "Besides, although game development is one of our business lines, I'm also happy to explore more possibilities. I'm really going to book this Mao Zhi Ming restaurant!"

The manager's voice gradually deepened: "Mr. Lu, have you thought it through? Are you ready to start a price war with the Liu Commercial Group?"

What he meant was: Can you afford it?

Lu Yu smiled without saying anything, and glanced down at a piece of paper on the counter.

The above is the intended purchase price that the manager just calculated for Lin Ming. The total transfer fee for this shop covering an area of ​​400 square meters is 1500 million.

University Town Commercial Street is actually not the business district with the highest consumption power, so the manager felt that his offer was already generous enough.

Lu Yu didn't hesitate and said directly: "Ms. Lin Ming, for 3000 million, you can transfer this Mao Zhi Ming to Taoyuan Township. In addition, your position as store manager will remain unchanged, and other employees will not be fired. They will continue to work and everything will remain the same."

The manager's expression changed drastically, he was in disbelief.

Is Mr. Lu here to make people laugh? In business negotiations, prices are always raised by percentage. How can they just double the price right from the start?

Your competitor's shop doesn't follow the rules at all!

"Mr. Lu, are you making fun of me?" the manager sneered.

"Am I serious? The double price is to show our sincerity. If you are also sincere, you are welcome to continue bidding with me."

The manager fell silent for a moment. He never expected that Mr. Lu, a Cheng Yaojin who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, would play by his own rules!
The mocking look on the leader's face gradually faded, replaced by a solemn look.

He slowly closed the document and refocused his gaze on Lu Yu, trying to get some information, but Lu Yu's face was like an unfathomable lake, making it difficult to get a glimpse of his true identity.

"Mr. Lu, what exactly do you want to get from this shop? You need to think carefully. Even if you get this shop, the future business environment may not be very optimistic."

The manager narrowed his eyes and asked in a low voice.

Lu Yu responded with a smile:

"Don't bother with that. I just want a relaxing place where my employees can pet cats in a relaxing and enjoyable way after work. Since you like this place, you're welcome to raise the price."

Lu Yu had a calm expression.

Anyway, there are still 2 million in the company's account, so you can follow it!
The manager and the assistant looked at each other, a hint of hesitation in their eyes.

The purchase price of each shop was calculated by an actuary they hired. They are not a big victim like Mr. Lu.

The manager hesitated for a moment, then finally gritted his teeth and nodded:
"Okay, since Mr. Lu likes this shop, we'll make it happen.

However, I need to remind Mr. Lu that this shop is destined to be surrounded by Liu's Commercial Plaza in the future, and may even become an isolated island. Don't regret it in the future!
After saying that, he waved his hands and filed out with the rest of the assistants.

After lining up in the row of Audi A6Ls at the door, they were so angry that they honked their horns a few times in a demonstrative manner to show the Liu Group's overwhelming power.

Many guests were startled.

……

Afterwards, the air in Maozhiming was filled with joy after the acquisition!

Mr. Lu just said that everything will remain the same after the acquisition, and many store employees don’t have to worry about losing their jobs!
But Lin Ming stood by the counter, frowning slightly, looking at Lu Yu, with a hint of uneasiness in his expression.

"Mr. Lu, we... after we are acquired, will the Liu Group suppress and retaliate even more fiercely? I'm worried about the customer flow at that time..."

Lu Yu smiled and said leisurely: "It's okay."

Lin Ming looked at Lu Yu doubtfully: "Why are you so sure?"

Lu Yu stretched comfortably: "Because I have very detailed arrangements for this cat cafe, don't worry."

As Lin Ming listened to Lu Yu's words, the anxiety in his heart gradually eased.

From recent TV shows, she knew that her boss Lu Yu was an unusual one. He could always solve problems in unexpected ways, and he always seemed to have some cards up his sleeve that were hard to figure out.

“However, our business situation is indeed difficult…”

Lin Ming hesitated for a moment and then told Lu Yu the story.

It can be said that Mao Zhi Ming has already buried half of its foot in the ground in front of the soon-to-be-planned Liu's Commercial Plaza.

First, high rental costs lead to excessively high operating costs.

Moreover, unstable passenger flow leads to large fluctuations in revenue.

In addition, the lack of market publicity and promotion failed to attract more customers. The online live broadcast room attracted many out-of-town guests, but they rarely came and always said "I will definitely come next time."

Moreover, the facilities and decoration in the cat cafe need to be updated, but due to the lack of funds before, it was difficult to carry out the renovation.

Lin Ming originally opened this cat cafe simply because he loved cats and was driven by love, and he has persisted until now. Therefore, the operation of the cat cafe lacks planning and strategy, and has no long-term development goals.

The cost of hiring staff is high, but there are not enough customers to maintain the number of staff.

Lin Ming spoke more and more unconfidently, but Lu Yu's eyes lit up when he listened!
awesome!
This shop is absolutely perfect!
Such a bad external environment of being suppressed by the Liu Group means that this shop is on its last breath and cannot be recovered at all.

What he wants is that it can’t be rolled up, and he wants everyone from the store manager to the staff to be indifferent!

After all, his original intention in acquiring Maozhiming was just to provide employees with a place where they could pet cats and earn points.

As for the store's location and other business conditions, he doesn't care at all!

"Don't worry, I have my own arrangements."

Lu Yu's expression was calm and he looked confident.

Lin Ming's gaze lingered on Lu Yu for a moment, and she found that no matter what, she seemed unable to see through the boss's background.

Is this the aura of the boss who was dubbed the God of Business on TV shows?
This is an unparalleled sense of security and trust!
She secretly made up her mind that no matter what happened, she would follow this boss with extraordinary charm and see what kind of miracles he could bring to Mao Zhiming.

……

Lu Yu looked at Lin Ming,

He also guessed that Miss Lin Ming had opened this shop out of love, and that she was indeed a tough nut to crack.
But what he wants is these rebellious geniuses and those who seem unreliable.

So, after signing the acquisition intention contract, Lu Yu ordered:
"Ms. Lin Ming, the head office will not interfere too much in the operation of the cat cafe. You have a considerable degree of freedom.
If I were to put it in one sentence, it would be—

Whatever is comfortable for you.”

Lin Ming was dumbfounded. Just do whatever feels comfortable?
Where can you find such a self-indulgent business suggestion?
Lu Yu continued to explain:
"First of all, I think this Cat Tea is mainly a place for employees to pet cats, so you don't need to have a lot of operating pressure. Just being able to accommodate company employees is already a success.

As for money, it is not a problem at all. As long as you think something is necessary, you can apply for a budget from me.

And let me tell you, this store doesn’t set any profit targets at all.

First of all, you must ensure that you and your employees are relaxed and comfortable, and that your salaries and benefits are all in accordance with Taoyuan Township standards.

Secondly, you have to try your best to ensure that the employees who come to pet the cats are relaxed and comfortable, and you don’t have to worry about anything else.”

Lin Ming was stunned on the spot.

Oh my God, there is such an understanding boss. Is she dreaming?
Lu Yu continued:

"If you really don't know how to do it, let me give you an example. For example, provide free coffee and desserts to Taoyuan Township employees.

A unique play area is designed for the cats in the cat cafe, allowing cats and customers to interact better.

You can even hold a regular cat carnival for employees, as well as various other fun activities.

You can even design a "Cat Star Wall" in the cat cafe, where Taoyuanxiang employees can post their favorite cat photos and share happy moments with cats.

Lin Ming and the shop assistants looked at each other, nodded confusedly, and frantically took notes in their small notebooks.

After leaving Mao Zhiming, Lu Yu glanced at where the manager had parked his car and curled his lips.

Just an Audi, why are you showing off to me?
But if you think about it carefully, for the sake of the company's reputation, it's time to consider buying some business cars.

……

At the same time, there is a milk tea shop opposite Mao Zhiming.

Mr. Cao from Huihuang Investment Fund, dressed in an exquisite suit, was drinking milk tea and watching everything that had just happened.

There was a shrewd gleam in his eyes, like a military strategist who could assess the situation and understand the mysteries of the situation.

Just now, when Lu Yu had a conflict with the manager of Liu Group, he signaled to the assistant beside him and asked him to find out some basic information about the cat cafe.

Soon, a business report was delivered to him.

"This Mr. Lu is indeed an extraordinary person."

Mr. Cao whispered to himself, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

He praised the report not because it was beautiful, but because it was terrible.

It’s just as bad as the financial statements of Dark Horse Animation!
First of all, according to common sense, this cat cafe will sooner or later be swallowed up by the Liu Group, and buying this cat cafe is simply a huge loss.

However, Mr. Lu’s thoughts certainly cannot be understood based on common sense.

Mr. Cao began to wonder what was so special about this cat cafe to Lu Yu that made him so determined to acquire it, even going so far as to confront the power of Liu's Commercial Company to the end without mercy.

He couldn't help but start to guess Lu Yu's true intentions.

Then Mr. Cao stared at the store for a long time, but still couldn't figure out what was going on.

After struggling for a moment, he smiled with relief.

That’s right, if Mr. Lu could easily see through the tricks, he wouldn’t be Mr. Lu anymore!

He didn't believe Lu Yu was simply attracted by the cat cafe's location or simple business model. A boss with such vision must have deeper considerations.

……

At this moment, Mr. Cao's phone rang with a message alert.
Bubbles started to appear in the angel investment chat group.

Shunwei Investment - Mr. Qian: "Mr. Cao, where have you been making money lately?"

Mr. Cao: "Oh, I've been following a few projects recently."

Mr. Zhao from Fengying Capital: "If you're following a project, why don't you invite your brothers to help you get rich together? Whose project are you following?"

Mr. Cao: "Have you heard of Taoyuan Township Company? I'm working on Mr. Lu's project."

Mr. Zhao: "Mr. Lu from Taoyuan Township? Wow, he's really popular lately."

Mr. Qian sent a smiling emoji: "I heard that it was after Mr. Lu bought your Dark Horse Animation that it was revived?"

Mr. Cao: "Okay, that's enough. Stop insulting me."

Mr. Cao thought for a moment and continued typing:

"Unfortunately, the owner of this shop, for some reason, bought a cat cafe surrounded by the Liu Group. Judging from the report provided by my assistant, this shop is clearly on the verge of collapse and is deserted.

The one with the hanging rails, I don’t know why Mr. Lu has such a special liking for this place.

That’s why I specially invited everyone here today to discuss this matter.”

A group of bigwigs in the investment circle discussed the report and store photos sent by Mr. Cao in the group for a long time, but they were still confused.

Mr. Zhao: "How about you, Mr. Cao, just wait and see. If this store really has some amazing secrets, we can go check out similar stores nearby and join in the fun..."

Mr. Cao: "Sure, sure, hahahaha."

These investors have learned a very good business strategy over the years, which is to follow up quickly.

……

Weekend, rental house.

The afternoon sun shone through the curtains onto the bedroom floor. Liu Mengyuan leaned against the head of the bed, holding the notebook hidden under the pillow in her hand, her face flushed.

After reading the book, she secretly opened the system screen.

The proportion of work-related proficiency points continues to decline and is now less than 25%.

During this settlement cycle, she seemed to have stayed in the company for no more than a month.

Lu Yu either took them to Disney, or traveled to Xishuangbanna, or strolled around the streets, playing with cats,

So she learned a lot of strange skills——

Cat language translator: can understand and respond to cat language and become a cat's friend.

Disney Princesses on the Run: Learn to behave like a Disney princess and captivate everyone no matter the occasion.

Yunnan Tea Art Master: During his travels in Yunnan, he learned exquisite tea art techniques and was able to brew intoxicating tea for guests in a unique way.

Ancient costume model: I learned to walk the runway freely in Xishuangbanna’s traditional costumes and became an ancient costume model.

Skiing expert: He learned skiing skills at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and became a star on the field.

The Goddess of the Water-Splashing Festival in Xishuangbanna: She has learned the unique water-splashing dance of Xishuangbanna and can lead the team in a cheerful dance.

……

These skills are practically useless.

"What are you looking at?" Lu Yu asked with a smile.

Liu Mengyuan calmly hid the notebook and said:
"Oh, just thinking back to my trip to Yunnan. It was so much fun, like a dream."

Lu Yu smiled and said, "If you want to play later, we can continue."

Hey, if the system wasn't constantly warning him, he really wanted to take everyone on a trip every day of the year.

"Well...it's time for dinner. I'm going to make some soup."

Liu Mengyuan stood in the kitchen, smiling brightly, her hands expertly preparing the fresh soft-shelled turtle. A tantalizing aroma wafted from the pot, enveloping the entire kitchen in warmth.

Under Liu Mengyuan's skillful control, the crackling sounds of the cutting knife were intertwined, and she was able to handle every piece of food skillfully.

The delicious aroma of the soft-shelled turtle filled the air, making the whole house refreshing.

"Turtle soup again?" Lu Yu was quite helpless.

Liu Mengyuan turned around and looked at Lu Yu with a smile: "Try it, it's a creative method I learned in Yunnan."

Lu Yu picked up the spoon, blew the hot steam off the soup, and took a sip.

Instantly, the rich umami flavor fills the entire mouth, intoxicating. The soup is smooth and tender, and the soft-shelled turtle meat is so tender and delicious that you can't help but close your eyes and revel in it.

[Taste the turtle soup made by your beloved girl, feel happy, leisure points +30]

"By the way, do you still remember Mao Zhiming? Although we may not go there often for travel, I have acquired that cat cafe. You can go there often in the future." Lu Yu said easily while drinking soup.

A hint of surprise flashed in Liu Mengyuan's eyes, "Did you really take down the Cat's Tea Plate?"

"Yes, the operation of that cat cafe is already struggling." Lu Yu said thoughtfully.

Liu Mengyuan immediately expressed his eagerness to participate: "Mao Zhiming has just been acquired, and I'm afraid there are still many areas where they need help. Should I go and help out with some advice?"

Liu Mengyuan was eager to try, but Lu Yu stopped her cautiously, saying, "It's okay. You don't have to work hard."

In fact, Lu Yu had already vaguely realized that Liu Mengyuan seemed to be present every time an internal conflict occurred.

This girl wouldn't overthink his behavior, would she?

If the system rules had not required him not to reveal the existence of the system, he would have told Liu Mengyuan not to get involved anymore.

As long as Liu Mengyuan is stopped, the others should be fine!

Liu Mengyuan looked confused, with a slight pout on her lips, as if protesting against her curiosity being interrupted.

In order to divert her attention, Lu Yu quickly changed the subject: "By the way, your birthday is coming soon, right? Let's have a meal together then?"

At this mention, Liu Mengyuan's eyes flashed with surprise and shyness, and she couldn't help but said coquettishly: "Really? Then... I, I will wait."

The girl was secretly happy.

Humph, since I caught you on your birthday, there has to be some substantial progress this time!
(End of this chapter)