The attic has all the information about the past and present, and I became rich by becoming a trader

Xin Xiangyu looked at her with a very serious look, which forced Song Youan to think twice before responding to her answer.

The two looked at each other for a long while before Song Youan softly uttered two words: "curiosity."

"What?" Xin Xiangyu seemed not to have heard clearly and asked again with a frown.

Song Youan smiled faintly and explained, "I said it was a curiosity because it has never appeared in Kyoto before. No one has ever seen it, so it feels new and strange."

"Just because of this?" Xin Xiangyu hesitated, as if she felt that this answer was unreasonable.

Song Youan nodded slightly, then turned to Xin Xiangyu and asked, "Shopkeeper Xin, since you know I sell cakes in Kyoto, do you know how many times I sell cakes in a month?"

Even Zhu Ling, the daughter of the Marquisate who was closest to her, had only bought from her five times, including today's afternoon tea.

As for other houses, I basically only bought it once, because no one could find her on weekdays, so I could only bear the craving.

Xin Xiangyu shook her head: "I don't know about that."

Song Youan continued, "Shopkeeper Xin is also in the food business, so he should know what sells best in the shop, right?"

Xin Xiangyu thought for a moment and blurted out, "New products often sell best."

Song Youan raised an eyebrow when he heard this: "That's right. The things I sell are new products that Kyoto customers have never seen or heard of before."

"Similarly, Shopkeeper Xin should also know that no matter how delicious something is, if it is supplied without restraint, it will eventually become outdated and people will completely lose their sense of novelty."

"So the things I sell are often in limited quantities. Some people are lucky enough to buy them once, but most of the time they can't eat them, so they keep thinking about them."

Xin Xiangyu thought carefully about what Song Youan said and found it made sense.

"Miss Song, you are very good at business."

Song Youan shook his head slightly: "What I do is not business, but supply and demand."

Supply and demand.

These two words stunned Xin Xiangyu. She thought about it carefully. What is supply and demand?

Song Youan didn't let her think too much. She smiled and explained, "It's just demand and supply. In fact, business is all about demand and supply. If someone needs something, they can come to Shopkeeper Xin to seek supply and get it."

"It's just that with me, the relationship between supply and demand is reversed. When someone desperately needs something, I may not be able to supply it. This makes the things I sell even more scarce. And when a product becomes scarce and outstrips supply, the price naturally rises."

"This is the fundamental difference between my supply and demand and Shopkeeper Xin's business."

"You'anju can close its doors to visitors for a month, but Manyuelou can't. Manager Xin, do you understand what I mean?"

Xin Xiangyu was silent for a moment, then nodded gently. "I understand, but that 'cake' you're selling must have some merit. After all, when it comes to food, the most important thing is taste. Only if the taste is excellent can everything you just said be true."

Song Youan nodded in agreement. Since the second time, she has been selling the most reputable desserts in Jinghai City. Imported animal cream, the best quality ingredients and the freshest fruits are worthy of such expensive prices.

"But in the end, the most important thing is what I just said - curiosity."

New things can always arouse people's desire to buy.

Xin Xiangyu stared at Song Youan for a long while, then couldn't help but ask, "Miss Song, if you have the chance, could you sell it to me for a few dollars?"

When these words came out of Xin Xiangyu's mouth, every word Song Youan had just said finally became art at this moment.

Curiosity eventually becomes art!

"Shopkeeper Xin, I actually think the pastries at Manyue Tower are very delicious. At least in my personal taste, the pastries you make are not inferior to the cakes I sell." Song Youan suddenly said seriously.

Xin Xiangyu was stunned: "Really?"

Song Youan nodded slightly.

She was speaking the truth. She was used to eating cakes, but in 2024, there were not many pastries like Man Yue Lou that could make such pure and natural flavors.

If the Man Yue Lou pastry shop can open in 2024, the price of a piece will definitely be very expensive.

Because for her, and for people in the future modern society, the pastries of Man Yue Lou are also novel and rare.

The value of the word "curiosity" is still increasing.

It applies to the people of Dazhao and also to modern humans in 2024.

Everyone has a curiosity.

Xin Xiangyu finally smiled again. Reflecting on Song Youan's appreciation for her cooking skills, she politely said, "Thank you."

"But, girl, have you ever thought about opening a shop in the future? In order to maintain your current situation, you will never open a shop in the future?"

Only then did Song Youan feel that the other party had finally gotten to the point.

Without opening a shop, Youanju's current business model will not have much impact on Manyue Building.

But once you open a shop, you will inevitably become a real competitor.

This is probably what Xin Xiangyu really wants to know today.

Song Youan shook his head: "I can't guarantee other things, but I have no idea about the cake shop."

"Don't worry, Shopkeeper Xin. My cakes have always been aimed at the rich and powerful. I never thought of making money from ordinary people. But Full Moon Tower is different. The whole of Kyoto is your client. My influence on you is minimal."

"Let's take a step back and say, even if I really opened a shop, how many ordinary people would be willing to buy cakes that cost ten taels of silver each?"

"The girl is very smart, I'm sorry to have embarrassed you." Xin Xiangyu smiled with shame and lowered her head slightly.

The rain outside the window gradually stopped. Song Youan picked up the warm fragrant tea on the table and drank it. Then he slowly stood up and said, "Thank you, Shopkeeper Xin, for the fragrant tea and snacks. I hope the business of Manyue Tower will be prosperous."

"Miss Song!" Xin Xiangyu stood up and called out to Song Youan, who was about to leave. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly said, "You and I are both women. Although our meeting today was brief and hasty, I admire you from the bottom of my heart. I have also learned a lot from your words."

"Manager Xin, you're too kind. It's not easy for women to run a business. We can all benefit from communicating more."

Xin Xiangyu pursed her lips and nodded, hesitating before finally saying, "My advice to you, young lady, is to be careful in the future. If you have the opportunity to find a reliable supporter in Kyoto, remember to seize it."

Song Youan's face darkened slightly when he heard this, but he also understood the implication of Xin Xiangyu's words.

"Thank you, Shopkeeper Xin, for your advice. I know that a tall tree attracts the wind. I originally thought that Shopkeeper Xin was the wind, but since you are not, there must be other winds."

Seeing that Song Youan immediately understood her hint, Xin Xiangyu nodded gently and said the last and most important words: "In short, no matter what situation you find yourself in in the future, remember that your life is the most important!"