Siheyuan: If you ruin the reputation of the whole courtyard, I will move out

Zhang Yu responded playfully: "These are just small games, how can they compare to your majestic factories?"

He praised Lou Xiao'e's small restaurant: "Your small and unique restaurant is very charming. Although it is not big, it has a constant stream of regular customers. It should have made considerable profits in recent years."

In the face of praise, Zhang Yu was modest: "Compared with your large factory, my small achievement is really insignificant. I heard that your factory has been built in Shenzhen."

When he mentioned setting up a special shoe mall, his eyes sparkled with excitement: "Yes, Sister Xiao'e, I really hope to be the agent of your products. I am planning to build a large shopping mall specializing in selling all kinds of shoes."

When asked about the cooperation, Lou Xiao'e smiled and agreed: "Taohuo Zhang Shoe Store has a very good reputation in the market. I will remember the promise we made to each other."

Hearing the compliments, Zhang Yu smiled and said, "It's just a small matter, not worth mentioning."

But Lou Xiao'e insisted: "Don't be so modest. I've been to your store and all the employees are smart and capable. You have a unique eye for product selection!"

After that, the two discussed the specific cooperation matters in detail. Zhang Yu planned to set up the shopping center in the core business district of Beijing's Fourth Ring Road and had already decided on a suitable location. He had personally experienced the products of Lou Xiao'e's factory, and found that they were of superior design and quality, with unlimited potential. His goal was to make it a well-known shoe retail symbol and the core attraction of this shopping center.

While inspecting a small shopping area that was old but had the potential for transformation, Lou Xiaoe supported his decision to switch from leasing to purchasing. Although they could not directly transfer the property due to regulations, they chose to lease it temporarily and then strive for the right to purchase it after meeting the conditions. She reminded him to sign a detailed contract with the landlord as soon as possible and leave room for possible future transfers.

Zhang Yu immediately had an idea in his mind: "It is indeed a good strategy."

Then Zhang Yu visited the landlord, and the two sides discussed in depth for half an hour and reached a preliminary intention to buy the house for 300,000 yuan. If there was a breach of contract, the landlord would have to pay the other party ten times the liquidated damages. The landlord readily agreed and only asked Zhang Yu to find the local leader to witness it to prevent possible breach of contract.

The landlord was grateful for this fee, which seemed expensive at that time, because the old building was a family property and was in urgent need of renovation, and several leases had failed due to high costs.

After discussing real estate, Zhang Yu quickly prepared an engineering team and began to lay out a blueprint for the grand shoe city. At the same time, he did not forget to adopt Lou Xiao'e's rational suggestions.

At the dinner, Zhang Yu informed Lou Xiao'e about the problem of Fangjiazhuang Real Estate. Faced with the consultation in the field of real estate, Lou Xiao'e suggested that now was not a good time to get involved, because under the current situation, his investment might be in vain. Compared with the domestic market, the risk was huge, especially at that time when the real estate market had not yet taken off. Blind investment might lead to capital loss, which was related to the wealth and safety of the entire family.

Lou Xiao'e is full of hope for the industry, but she is also cautious and says: "The domestic real estate industry has great potential for future development, but I don't think now is the best time to invest. The next few years, when everything is in place, will be the best time." She nodded in agreement: "Well said, my brother is really insightful."

During the meal, He Yushui said jokingly with a smile: "Although we are enjoying drinking, don't forget to taste the delicacies cooked by the old man himself."

Tasting He Yuzhu's cooking skills, which she had not tasted for a long time, Lou Xiao'e picked up a piece of chicken, savored it carefully, and praised it highly: "I am almost going crazy, the food he cooks is so tempting." She confessed to Zhang Yu: "If it were not for your cooperation, I would definitely join hands with him to create a business without hesitation."

Zhang Yu said with a warm smile: "If you like it, please enjoy it. When Sichuan Fragrance Restaurant is launched nationwide, you will be able to taste its delicious food no matter where you are." He has great ambitions for his business dream: "My dream is not just a small goal, I hope to make 100 million yuan."

"It seems that you are a visionary entrepreneur." Lou Xiao'e said with a smile, expressing high praise for Zhang Yu's dream.

Faced with this huge number, Lou Xiao'e joked: "This is not a small number. There may not be many billionaires in the country, but there are a few exceptions in Hong Kong." She added: "The realization of each goal requires step-by-step efforts. The current shortage does not mean that it cannot be filled."

The youngest daughter Zhang Yan looked at her father innocently and asked, "Dad, what is one hundred million?"

"Ten billion means one million hundreds, or ten thousand tens." Zhang Yu explained patiently, but the complicated number confused her: "There is no room for so many pieces of furniture in our house."

After the ensuing cheerful laughter, Zhang Yu replied: "This huge sum of money cannot be kept at home, it must be deposited in the bank." At this moment, he and Lou Xiao'e turned to discuss cooperation matters.

Zhang Yu hoped to control the agency rights in the northern region and be fully responsible for product sales in the region. During this serious discussion, Lou Xiao'e put away her playful thoughts and began to focus on planning sales strategies.

In order to achieve the goal of one million yuan in profit per year, Zhang Yu set up a sales network through various channels. Although three stores were not enough, with the help of Zhao Zihao, the situation gradually became favorable.

To the 8-year-old Zhang Yan, adult negotiations were abstruse and mysterious. Even He Yushui, who had a high school education, felt puzzled.

They negotiated until 10 o'clock in the evening before they reached a preliminary consensus on the basic cooperation agreement. Lou Xiao'e revealed that she needed to return to Pengcheng to continue the discussion and seek advice from her relatives.

"If you don't mind, I would like to go to Pengcheng with you to get a more practical understanding of the factory situation." Zhang Yu suggested.

"Of course I would. I'm looking forward to it." Lou Xiao'e happily accepted his invitation.

He Yushui watched the couple's happy conversation and felt a little lost in her heart, because in her husband's past life, he rarely talked to other women so easily.

When leaving, although Zhang Yu insisted on escorting her, Lou Xiao'e politely declined.

When she was leaving, standing in front of the door of Chuanxiang Mansion, Zhang Yu asked her with concern: "Are you planning to reintegrate into that big family circle when you return to Beijing this time?"

She shook her head a little embarrassedly: "No, I don't want to go. The memories there are not pleasant. In fact, this time I came back to Beijing to look for business opportunities and to recover some of my property in my mother's house."

Regarding this trip, her main goal was to handle the formalities and her schedule was tight and busy.

After watching Lou Xiao'e leave, Zhang Yu noticed that He Yushui was in a bad mood, and asked softly: "Yushui, what happened?" While comforting the child, his eyes did not leave his wife's face.

She frowned slightly and said, "Now that your career is so successful, sometimes I really can't keep up with the pace of the topic." There was a hint of uneasiness in her words.

Zhang Yu put his arm around her shoulders tenderly and soothed her, "Don't worry, I will always support you whether you succeed or face setbacks." He originally only wanted to lighten the atmosphere with humor, but when he saw He Yushui's expression become gloomy, he stopped talking and fell silent.

Zhang Yu noticed her discomfort and said gently again: "It is true. Your hard work is the cornerstone of our family. Whether it is taking care of the children or doing housework, your efforts allow me to work hard without distraction. You are the source of my motivation to move forward." These words made He Yushui's expression ease a little, but she still had a question: "The store has hired a lot of young girls recently, right?"

Understanding the source of her concerns, and considering their age and changing circumstances, Zhang Yu suggested: "Why don't you try to quit your job and help me? I urgently need an accountant in the store who is as rigorous and serious as you are in the factory. With you by my side, I will have fewer worries."

Although she felt guilty about giving up her job, He Yushui seemed hesitant: "I will think about it and listen to my godmother's opinion. She may have a different point of view."

Zhang Yu's "Yanyu Shoes City" stands majestically in the core area of ​​the city, and opened with a huge four-story scale. The grand ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by regional senior executives and more than 30 employees in uniforms. They were all smiling and behaved elegantly to entertain guests from all sides.