King of Kings, start with a perfect record and strive for the top spot.

Ye Lan's smooth and skillful maneuver left Hu Weihao mesmerized, his eyes sparkling with anticipation for the future.

Ye Lan caught a glimpse of Hu Weihao's admiring gaze out of the corner of her eye, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly. "What, do you think this is cool and carefree, and you're really projecting yourself onto it?"

Hu Weihao's face turned red when his inner thoughts were exposed. He looked embarrassed and scratched his head, clearly admitting it.

"Boss, there's something I don't understand, and I'd like to ask you about it."

Ye Lan looked at him and said, "Go on."

"Rong Zihao is so eager to sell the properties, shouldn't we try our best to lower the price and then buy them? Why are we raising the price?"

Hu Weihao clearly didn't understand why Ye Lan wanted to raise the price by five million on top of the original quote.

Although the department store is worth more than 100 million, whether it is acquired for 10 million or 15 million, it will still be profitable.

However, according to the theory that businessmen pursue profit, Hu Weihao's method is clearly the optimal solution.

Ye Lan smiled with satisfaction, "You've finally shown some signs of being a shrewd businessman."

When I first met Hu Weihao, he was as naive as a newly grown roe deer, his mind full of wild and unrealistic ideas.

Ye Lan even doubted many times whether this guy ever used his brain when he spoke or acted.

The fact that he can now ask such a valuable question is enough to prove the other party's growth.

When Hu Weihao heard Ye Lan's "praise," he didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Ye Lan picked up a disposable water cup from the table, poured herself a glass of water, and moistened her throat before explaining:

"As you said, when people are eager for something, they can make extra profit, just like someone who is short of money borrows money at high interest rates or someone who is lacking love dials the number on a small card."

As Hu Weihao listened, his eyes widened involuntarily. What kind of examples were these?

But Ye Lan calmly took a sip of water and continued, "But don't push people too far, otherwise it's easy to lose control. You should offer some appropriate discounts on top of the original offer."

"To give a simple example, if you borrow money from a loan shark and they make you pay 500 yuan in interest every day, you will definitely feel resentful, and you might even have thoughts of killing them."

"However, if he speaks kindly to you, comforts you, and then reduces the interest from five hundred to three hundred, your first thought will definitely be that he is a good person, and you will feel grateful to him."

Ye Lan's example was easy to understand, and Hu Weihao, who understood it, widened his eyes.

Looking at the former in horror, is this the innate business genius?

How on earth does a brain grow?!

"The interest rate of 500 and 300 is actually about the same, but it can create two completely different mindsets in you, because subconsciously people care more about what they have gained than what they have lost!"

"That's why I added five million to the price. In business, you can't just focus on money; you also have to understand people's hearts. Only a boss who can grasp both people's hearts and profits can be called a truly awesome person."

After hearing this, Hu Weihao felt disheartened. He realized that there was an insurmountable gap between him and the position of boss.

Ye Lan was unaware of the significant impact her words had on Hu Weihao.

He placed the empty water glass on the water dispenser's water tank, then went out and headed straight for the department store.

After signing the department store deal with Rong Zihao, he immediately called Boss Wan of Baichuan Mall.

"Mr. Wan, the department store is now mine. Let the shop owners in the mall move over."

This was something he had already discussed with Marriott. Instead of putting up ads and re-renting, it would be better to just move Baichuan Mall over; copying it directly was the easiest and quickest way.

As for Baichuan Mall, it certainly won't just disappear without a trace.

The shop owners have plenty of time to relocate gradually. Whether they open a branch or transfer the shop later is up to them to decide.

As mentioned earlier, the geographical location of Baichuan Building still has certain limitations.

Milk tea is currently extremely popular, and some customers are willing to spend time and effort to travel from afar to have a cup.

But this can't go on forever.

This is why Ye Lan insisted on acquiring the department store.

Ye Lan thought of a quote from a popular web novel protagonist named "Lei Jobs": "If you stand in the right place at the right time, even a pig can fly."

Similarly, in crowded places, even excrement can be tasted.

That seems a bit too absolute, but whatever, that's the point.

Who told us to be uncultured?

Ye Lan shrugged. After all, he hadn't read any books and couldn't give any examples of such cultured people, but the general idea would be fine.

However, it's a bit too late today, so the shop relocation will have to start tomorrow.

Ye Lan hung up the phone and walked through the empty Baichuan Building, a sigh escaping her lips.

Looking at the location of my old shop, it felt like revisiting a familiar place.

But life is a process of constantly revisiting familiar places and trying to find a lost sword by marking the boat, yet in the end, we can only look forward.

The past wasn't pleasant, but memories have become a plus.

.........

The next day, the once empty department store was bustling with activity as construction teams entered one after another to begin renovations.

Before that, store allocation must be carried out.

Fortunately, the layouts of these commercial buildings are all similar, so allocation is not troublesome.

"The third shop on the left on the second floor has a lot of space and is suitable for opening a large clothing store. I'll leave it to you, Aunt Li."

"The fifth floor is a spacious area, suitable for opening an arcade and a rest center. Brother Wang, I'm entrusting both of these tasks to you."

"The original fourth floor was a restaurant, and the shop space was quite good. Let's keep it running. You owners of hot pot restaurants and barbecue restaurants should go and take a look and discuss it yourselves."

"As for those small rooms, let's use them to open milk tea shops. It's best to make sure there's one on every floor, and we can open two more on the fourth floor."

.........

Ye Lan took the commercialization map of the department store and began to plan its layout.

Under his wise and powerful leadership, everyone's face was filled with a genuine smile.

"Mr. Wan, I have no experience in managing commercial buildings, so I'll need your help." Ye Lan smiled and put her arm around Wan Hao's shoulder.

The other person rolled their eyes. Talk is cheap; they just want to use him as a laborer.

However, Marriott will not refuse, because the lower-level management does not need him to get involved; all he needs to do is offer advice on the big picture.

He had accumulated a great deal of experience in these areas while managing the Baichuan Building.

In addition, these shop owners all followed Ye Lan from Baichuan Mall to the department store, so their trust and reliance on her were very high.

Therefore, no matter what decision Ye Lan makes, they will obey without hesitation!

That's the true value of the first generation!