After being reborn, the school beauty's entire family knelt down to repent.

Seeing Li Yu's excited expression, Chen Ming smiled and patted him on the shoulder:

"Don't rush, take your time, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

Gu Li also said with a smile, "Xiao Ren is quite skilled at playing games. You two can exchange ideas more often in the future."

Li Yu nodded in agreement.

The three arrived at the warehouse and saw it filled with brand-new computers, with boxes stacked neatly.

Li Yu excitedly ran over, opened a box, and a brand new computer appeared before his eyes.

"Sister Li, your computer has really high specs!" Li Yu couldn't help but exclaim.

Gu Li smiled smugly: "Of course! I specially selected these computers; they're all the latest configurations on the market, guaranteed to make your internet cafe's business boom!"

Chen Ming also went up to take a look and was very satisfied with the computer's configuration.

He turned to Gu Li and said, "Sister Li, I'll put these computers in your warehouse for now. We'll come and pick them up after we've rented and renovated the place, okay?"

Gu Li readily agreed: "No problem, Xiaoming, just put it down. This place is just sitting empty anyway!"

"Thank you so much, Sister Li!" Chen Ming said gratefully.

"No need to thank me, we're all on the same side!" Gu Li said with a smile. "I'll definitely come and support you when your internet cafe opens!"

Li Yu excitedly clenched his fist and waved it: "Sister Li, you have to give us a discount then!"

Gu Li laughed and joked, "That depends on how you perform!"

The three chatted for a while longer in the warehouse, confirming the quantity and model of the computers, as well as the subsequent shipping arrangements.

After leaving the warehouse, Chen Ming and Li Yu began looking for a suitable storefront.

......

The next morning, Chen Ming woke up from his sleep, stretched, and felt refreshed.

After a quick wash, Chen Ming went out and bought a few steamed buns, eating them as he walked.

When I arrived at the agreed location, Li Yu was already waiting at my doorstep, holding a newspaper in his hand.

"Ming, you're here! I just saw in the newspaper that a lot of new shops have opened in the university town recently, so the competition is pretty fierce."

Li Yu pointed to a news article in the newspaper and said.

Chen Ming took the newspaper and glanced at it; the headline read:

"Competition in the university town business district is becoming increasingly fierce, and the industry is facing a reshuffle."

"Intense competition is good; it means the market has potential," Chen Ming said with a nonchalant smile.

"As long as we develop the unique features of our internet cafe, we won't have to worry about not having business."

Li Yu scratched his head: "Special features? What special features?"

Chen Ming smiled and said, "We'll have to work on the renovations properly first."

The two boarded a bus and swayed all the way to the university town.

As soon as he got out of the car, Chen Ming felt the strong commercial atmosphere of the university town.

The shops were filled with all kinds of goods, and students came and went, creating a bustling scene.

They walked along the street and looked at several shops, but they were either too small or the rent was too expensive.

Chen Ming pondered to himself that it was not easy to find a place that was in a good location, at a reasonable price, and with a large enough area.

"Ming-ge, what do you think of this place?" Li Yu asked, pointing to an empty shop on the street corner.

"The area is large enough and the location is good, but I don't know how much the rent is."

Chen Ming looked in the direction Li Yu was pointing; the shop was located at an intersection.

With a large flow of people and a spacious storefront, it is indeed a good choice.

The two entered the shop, which was empty, with some traces of previous renovations still remaining on the walls.

It's clear that this shop used to be a business, but it closed down for some unknown reason.

"What was this place used for before?" Chen Ming asked.

"I heard it was an arcade, but it apparently went out of business and closed down," Li Yu replied.

Chen Ming stroked his chin. The arcade had closed down, but he was going to open an internet cafe here. He didn't know if it was a good omen or a bad omen.

Just then, a middle-aged man walked over, holding a bunch of keys. "Are you here to look at the shop?"

"Yes, boss, how much is the rent for this shop?" Chen Ming asked.

The boss looked Chen Ming and Li Yu up and down, and seeing that the two were dressed plainly, they didn't seem to be rich people.

His tone was somewhat disdainful: "This shop has a good location and a large area, so the rent isn't cheap; it's three thousand five hundred a month."

He added, "Let me tell you, the previous owner of this arcade made a fortune and moved his whole family to Beijing to enjoy a comfortable life! Now he's just waiting for me to pass this auspicious place on to the next lucky person!"

Three thousand five! That was a very high price at the time.

Upon hearing this, Li Yu hesitated for a moment: "Brother Ming, isn't this rent a bit expensive?"

The rent of 3,500 is indeed not low, but considering the location and size of the shop, it is still acceptable.

He had start-up capital, but nobody wants to be taken advantage of.

"Boss, can you give me a discount?" Chen Ming asked tentatively.

The owner waved his hand impatiently: "Take it or leave it. There are plenty of people vying for this shop."

Chen Ming sneered inwardly; this boss really wouldn't act until he saw the benefits.

"Boss, you've got a really clever plan. The university town looks crowded, but they're all students, how much money do they have? The businesses around here are all shrewd, small-scale operations with high volume and low profit. Your shop is in a good location, but it's too big. For most people, the rent alone would be a struggle, not to mention the renovation and operating costs. Don't you think that makes sense?"

The boss's smile froze; Chen Ming's words had hit a nerve.

This shop has been vacant for a long time. Many people have come to look at it, but they all backed out when they heard about the rent.

He originally thought Chen Ming and Li Yu were two greenhorns who he could rip off, but he didn't expect Chen Ming to see through his tricks at a glance.

"This..." the boss stammered, momentarily speechless.

Chen Ming pressed his advantage: "How about this, boss, a flat price of three thousand a month. If you agree, we can sign the contract now. If you don't think it's suitable, then we'll have to look elsewhere."

Li Yu, who was listening nearby, was terrified. Three thousand a month!

Although it was much less than 3,500, it was still an astronomical figure for him.

He secretly tugged at Chen Ming's sleeve, trying to persuade him to reconsider.

Chen Ming gave him a reassuring look, indicating that he shouldn't worry.

The boss's expression shifted between anger and uncertainty, as he struggled internally.

The rent of 3,500 was an exorbitant price he was asking for. Although 3,000 was much lower than he expected, it was still better than the shop remaining vacant.

"Three thousand it is! But you have to pay three months' rent first, and also a deposit of ten thousand yuan."

The boss gritted his teeth and finally agreed.

Chen Ming readily agreed: "No problem. We can sign a two-year contract directly."

The boss was overjoyed, not expecting the two to be so agreeable and immediately sign a two-year contract.