Chapter 62: Chapter 62

Chapter 62: Breathing Through the Same Nostril?

Lin Xiaowan and Xia Shiyu had a conversation outside, and although Su Lin didn’t know the details, seeing them return to the classroom like close sisters, he felt he had taken another step towards his ultimate goal.

When Lin Xiaowan sat down beside him, Su Lin smiled and said, “Xiaowan, I was right, wasn’t I?”

“Hmph. Just eat your breakfast; it’s getting cold,” she said, ignoring his words.

Su Lin responded with a smile, “Want to join?”

“No thanks, I already had breakfast. You go ahead.”

“Alright then, I’ll eat.”

Su Lin then saw Ye Feng walk in, clutching his stomach. The knee strike had really scared Ye Feng; it took him twenty minutes to barely recover.

Ye Feng could tell from Su Lin’s gaze that he meant business. Having experienced setbacks repeatedly, Ye Feng no longer had the ambition he once did.

Su Lin glanced at Ye Feng but didn’t continue to watch him. If Ye Feng took his words to heart, good; if not, Su Lin wouldn’t mind giving him a lesson he wouldn’t forget.

In the following days, Su Lin became busy with his routine life. Chen Yang, on his three-day leave, had recruited many people, and the supermarket’s construction had also begun.

Su Lin, Lin Xiaowan, and Xia Shiyu helped at the supermarket whenever possible, as it was their first entrepreneurial venture, and they were very committed to it.

By mid-April, the supermarket’s exterior was complete, and the interior was being finished up rapidly. Su Lin gathered Xia Shiyu and Lin Xiaowan together.

“Xiaoyu, Xiaowan, the supermarket will be finished in about ten days. I just realized we haven’t done one important thing.”

“What important thing? I’ve already signed contracts with all the suppliers,” said Xia Shiyu.

“My financial side is fine too. Sister Juan is professional, and every transaction is recorded,” added Lin Xiaowan.

Su Lin shook his head, “Not that. We haven’t come up with a name for our supermarket yet.”

“Oh!”

“That’s right, we haven’t named it.”

“Isn’t it Yulin?” Xia Shiyu innocently asked.

Lin Xiaowan chuckled, “Xiaoyu, that’s our company name, not the supermarket’s name.”

“Oh, I see.”

Su Lin suggested, “Actually, Yulin Chain Supermarket doesn’t sound bad.”

“How can Yulin be mixed with a supermarket? Su Lin, let’s think of something more normal. Look at those foreign supermarkets like Walmart, Carrefour. Although we don’t need to copy them, a good name is easy to remember.”

Su Lin nodded, “True, the supermarket’s name should be catchy and memorable, and adding ‘Chain Supermarket’ might add a bit of prestige.”

“Hehe, Su Lin, do you have any good names in mind?”

“Quan Le Gou? I think it’s a pretty good name,” proposed Su Lin.

(TL : Quan Le Gou in english means Joyful Shopping For All.)

“Quan Le Gou, meaning a place where everything is available and everyone enjoys shopping?” Lin Xiaowan quickly grasped the core idea.

Su Lin nodded, “Exactly.”

“Let’s go with that. I think it’s catchy and easy to remember.”

“What about you, Xiaoyu? What do you think?” Su Lin turned to Xia Shiyu.

“I like it too!”

“Well, then it’s settled. Let’s call it Quan Le Gou. One day we’ll open branches in the big cities like Shanghai and Beijing, and we’ll outcompete Carrefour and Walmart.”

“Hehe, focus on getting started in Zhongjiang first before dreaming about big cities,” Lin Xiaowan teased.

“Why not? If others can go to Shanghai, why can’t I? Xiaowan, make sure to notify your people to get the supplies ready. We should aim to open the supermarket by May Day.”

When it came to serious matters, Lin Xiaowan’s tone shifted to confidence, “Don’t worry, I’ve signed all the contracts. My only concern is whether we can finish the interior on time to meet the deadline.”

Su Lin looked at the ongoing interior work, “Chen Yang is rushing as it is. Pressuring him more won’t help. But I asked the contractor, and with sufficient funds, we should be able to finish by the 25th.”

“If we finish by the 25th, we’ll have five days to stock up. That should work,” Lin Xiaowan nodded.

“Yeah, I never imagined we could set up a supermarket in a month,” Su Lin said reflectively. This experience had given him a new appreciation for the capabilities of Lin Xiaowan, Xia Shiyu, and Chen Yang.

“Nobody would have thought so before starting. Su Lin, I believe we will be successful this time.”

“Oh? You think we can succeed?”

Lin Xiaowan nodded, “The supermarket model is advanced. Once people enter, they rarely leave empty-handed.”

“Nowadays, people don’t stock up much at home, so there’s always something missing. Just entering the supermarket means they’re likely to buy something.”

“Xiaowan is right. From vegetables to rice, snacks, and electronics, the supermarket caters to every need.”

Hearing their analysis, Su Lin nodded, “That’s one of the reasons I wanted to start a supermarket.”

“One of the reasons? Are there others?”

Su Lin nodded, “Another reason is that I’m optimistic about the future real estate market. Supermarkets are usually in prime locations, and property values are sure to rise.

“Even if the supermarket doesn’t work out, just selling the property would be profitable.”

Lin Xiaowan quickly grasped Su Lin’s intention, her expression complex, “No wonder you said to buy instead of rent, you had a backup plan.”

“Hehe, Xiaowan, one must not only look at immediate benefits but also think long-term,” Su Lin said profoundly.

“Your strategic vision is commendable. But you always miss the details.”

Su Lin blushed, “That’s why I have you and Xiaoyu. You both are meticulous. I’ve always said I’d handle the company’s strategy and overall coordination, and you two would handle implementation.”

“Hmph, that’s just an excuse for your laziness.”

“These days, Xiaoyu and I have been so busy, and you’re the most relaxed.”

Xia Shiyu, unusually, didn’t speak up for Su Lin but nodded in agreement, “Xiaowan is right. I haven’t had time to read at home for a long time. Every time I get home, I just fall asleep. Su Lin, I’m worried about the midterms.”

“If we do poorly, Su Lin, you’ll have to make it up to us.”

“Cough cough, how about I tutor you both?” Su Lin offered with a grin.

Lin Xiaowan rolled her eyes, “You have the nerve to say that? Don’t forget, your English improved because of mine and Xiaoyu’s notes.”

“Exactly. We made a mistake lending you our notes. We both didn’t score as well as you.”

“Hehe… you two are on the same side now, huh? United against me.”

“It’s your fault for always exploiting us!”

“That’s not exploitation; that’s making reasonable use of your abilities. Remember, individual strength is one thing, but when we combine our abilities, we can achieve great things.”

“Let’s not argue; you’re always right. I’m hungry.”

“Su Lin, I’m hungry too.”

Su Lin waved grandly, “If you’re both hungry, let’s eat. You two get in the car; I’ll call Chen Yang!”