I was so scared that I put all my points into health.

While the guild members were busy compiling reports, Wang Xiaoyi, Alpha, and Allen were also working. Their father was opening a branch store, a momentous event, like a boulder thrown into a lake, creating ripples. Whenever they had a break, they rushed home to pack their bags.

Wang Xiaoyi has clear goals in everything he does, like a ship with a course. His life is like a game strategy guide, with tasks such as leveling up and making money like levels that need to be conquered with all his might. He is also passionate about game management.

The three were about to embark on a long journey. Alpha and Allen, like little sparrows, were filled with anticipation for the adventure, their eyes shining and their minds brimming with novel ideas, imagining unknown landscapes, mysterious regions, and treasures. But Wang Xiaoyi was preoccupied with his family and career, feeling that adventure was just a spice, and that managing projects brought him a sense of belonging and accomplishment.

The princess chose a good location for the shop, with high foot traffic and a large consumer base with strong purchasing power. Although the rent was not high, it still required 80 gold coins to open the shop (not including design fees). Fortunately, the Elf King Dragon sponsored the shop and solved the funding problem.

The soon-to-open branch is a four-story building, with each floor incorporating magical elements, designed by Leonard Spiritwind of Elparan City according to Wang Xiaoyi's vision.

Leonard originally designed for nobles, but he designed for the commoner King Xiaoyi because of the princess's recommendation. Having long held a high position, he has recently experienced a creative block, his work has stalled, and he is feeling anxious.

At their first meeting, Leonard held Wang Xiaoyi, the son of a fisherman, in contempt, believing that fishermen, with their laborious lives, could hardly possess design insights. However, when Wang Xiaoyi articulated his ideas, they flowed like stars, his use of magical elements was ingenious, and his grasp of customer needs was precise. Leonard, deeply aware of his ignorance, felt ashamed and apologized.

Years of work experience have given Wang Xiaoyi a wealth of knowledge and skills in human resource management, especially in drafting plans and processes. He can always produce a detailed and comprehensive draft plan. This time, he presented this meticulously crafted branch store plan draft to design master Leonard Lingfeng, hoping to gain some valuable insights from the master.

Leonard Lingfeng received the planning proposal with a mixture of anticipation and uncertainty. However, as he began to carefully read the draft, it was as if a withered flower had suddenly found moisture; his creatively barren mind was instantly revitalized. Wang Xiaoyi's plan was not only detailed but also clearly structured, full of innovative and practical ideas, which greatly excited Leonard Lingfeng.

It was as if a clear spring had cleansed his soul; his inner restlessness and unease vanished instantly, replaced by a sense of peace and tranquility. He began to re-examine his design philosophy, recalling a variety of creative ideas he had never considered before. These new ideas surged forth like a spring, filling him with immense excitement and exhilaration.

Leonard Lingfeng eagerly contacted the clients he had previously declined, redesigning their houses and mansions. He treated every client with enthusiasm and focus, welcoming everyone regardless of status, treating each visit as a new experience. He attentively understood each client's needs and expectations, using his expertise and creativity to craft unique living spaces for them.

In this process, Leonard Lingfeng not only rediscovered his creative passion but also gained more inspiration and motivation. He began to love his work even more and cherished the opportunity to collaborate with each client. With his talent and hard work, he created a satisfying living environment for each client, allowing himself to go further and higher on the path of design.

He was impressed by Wang Xiaoyi's talent, seeing the profound understanding of the magical world, business operations, and customer psychology behind his knowledge and insights, and sincerely hoped that Wang Xiaoyi would become his design consultant. Wang Xiaoyi, knowing his own shortcomings, declined with trepidation, but Leonard praised him in every way, saying that his ideas were like a lighthouse and his insights were like a key. In the end, Wang Xiaoyi could not refuse his earnest request and reluctantly agreed. Leonard was overjoyed when he heard this.

During this process, Wang Xiaoyi earned another wave of gratitude points.

First floor exhibition area and general rest area

The overall layout creates an environment where customers can experience a magical atmosphere while shopping. The magic stone floor and specially painted walls give the store a mysterious feel, making customers feel as if they are in a magical story.

The layout of each product display area is reasonable, taking into account customers' shopping habits and visual experience, making it easy to browse. For example, in the primary agricultural and sideline products area, the emphasis is on freshness and natural elements, with special seed treatments, seafood tanks with magical preservation to prevent escape, and farm-style decorations for poultry and livestock, conveying the message that the products are fresh, green, and have a magical quality.

The regular rest area creates a warm and comfortable atmosphere, offering complimentary snacks, drinks, and magazines to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Second floor VIP room, SVIP room, reception room

The exquisitely carved magical handrails of the staircase leading from the first to the second floor reflect respect for customers and an aspiration for aristocratic living. The VIP and SVIP rooms independently cater to the privacy needs of high-end clients, embodying a personalized and upscale service philosophy. The reception area, serving as the gateway to the second floor, is simply decorated with a magical theme, creating a positive first impression.

Reception Room: The magical jade reception desk and murals of magical maidens create a prestigious atmosphere, reflecting welcome and respect.

VIP Room: Carpets, tapestries, magical wood furniture, and beds with magical canopies provide customers with the ultimate comfort and luxury experience, meeting the quality requirements of high-end customers.

SVIP Room: Decorated with even more luxury, featuring precious crystal sculptures and magical glass windows, it offers an exclusive experience that surpasses that of ordinary VIPs, highlighting their special status.

Third floor office area, meeting rooms

The office and meeting room layout is designed to improve work efficiency and create a comfortable working environment. White, magical metal panels and air vents reflect a modern feel and a focus on employee health. Slogans and regulations on the magical brick walls emphasize the company culture and management philosophy.

Office Area: Magic Oak Office Desks and Chairs enhance employee comfort and efficiency, while the automatic organization function demonstrates care.

Meeting Room: The Magic Projection Crystal Ball and Magic Obsidian Conference Table provide an efficient meeting experience, while the Magic Communication Crystal Board facilitates communication and collaboration.

Fourth-floor warehouse, staff living area, staff activity room, balcony

The fourth floor offers diverse functions. The warehouse's protective shelving and expandable shelving ensure safe and organized storage of goods. The employee living area is welcoming and fosters a sense of belonging. The employee activity room features colorful, magical vinyl flooring and a special TV, catering to employees' recreational needs. The balcony provides a relaxing outdoor space, allowing employees to enjoy meals and leisure time while connecting with nature.

Innovative design for branch store signs, small decorations at the store entrance, and recruitment advertisements.

The sign is made of a giant magical crystal panel, and its name is composed of shimmering runes. At night, the sign glows to attract passersby, and is protected by magical bird statues all around.

Magic flower pots are placed at the entrance of the store, filled with glowing flowers and fragrant grasses. Next to them are magical statues depicting featured products or characters from stories, adding vitality and fun to attract customers.

The job advertisement was posted in a prominent position on magical paper, printed with the job title, requirements, and benefits. The surrounding magical runes shimmered, attracting passersby and recruiting talented individuals.

In addition to the regular product displays, the branch also features a game experience area and a free-to-play area. This is an innovation introduced by Wang Xiaoyi after implementing a gratitude point redemption system for video games. Wang Xiaoyi had the Elf King Dragon set up a local area network, allowing several NDS consoles to connect and play games together. The game experience area displays game consoles and games won through the gratitude point lottery system, which are sold in a limited-time sale format, with gratitude points used to exchange for popularity and currency. Those who don't want to buy a game console can pay a small fee in the free-to-play area to play for a limited time. Currently, there are 6 NDS consoles available with multiple games, and the number of games will increase through future lottery draws.

Additionally, comic book sales will generate extra revenue. For now, we've fully redeemed the Yu-Gi-Oh! DM and Dragon Ball Part 1 comic books; the quantity will be increased later depending on popularity. Once we have a surplus of gratitude points, we'll try to unlock other game consoles to enrich the content.

Wang Xiaoyi's anime empire is quietly being built. Although it's just a small branch, it embodies all his hard work. He has high hopes for this store, believing it will become the cornerstone of his empire.