In the tea room of Feng Xiaoyuan, Ma Qiu Shan and Gu Yu sat facing each other. Ma Qiu Shan concentrated on making tea, and the whole process went smoothly.
"Mr. Gu, please!"
"Good tea, this tea horse, don't forget to give me some." Gu Yu took a sip and praised,
"Okay!" Ma Qiushan agreed firmly,
Gu Yu sipped tea and looked at the yard through the window.
Jiahui was sleeping on the stone platform. The breeze was blowing and the leaves were swaying slightly, creating a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere.
Xu Hongmi came and went in a hurry with the bell, because she suddenly had to go on a business trip to Yanjing and left early yesterday morning.
Xu Hongdou and Lin Na continued to set up a B&B. Damai spent the past two days either shutting himself in the house to work on manuscripts or being alone in a daze.
Gu Yu was also a little confused. Could it be because his grades were getting better, he was under more pressure, and readers' reminders consumed too many brain cells?
Hu Youyu takes on an out-of-town performance every day and is not in the courtyard these days.
The ones who have the most leisure time now are Gu Yu and Ma Qiu Shan, but Ma Qiu Shan has also undergone some changes.
I don’t meditate much anymore. I often practice calligraphy in my room.
Gu Yu accidentally glanced and found that Ma Qiushan's garbage bag contained torn or crumpled rice paper. He seemed to be emotionally unstable.
"Ahem, Mr. Gu, you said before that if I have a new business idea, I might as well talk to you..."
Seeing that Gu Yu was leisurely and contented, Ma Qiushan did not talk to him in detail, so he could only speak on his own.
"So Mr. Ma didn't just invite me to tea today? What project?"
Only then did Gu Yu realize that Ma Qiushan couldn't hold it in any longer and asked with a smile,
"Mr. Gu, where do young people usually go on blind dates?"
Ma Qiushan sat upright, cleared his throat, and said seriously,
He has started his own business many times and has extensive experience in how to introduce investors, attract their interest, and demonstrate the advantages and feasibility of the project.
"cafes."
"Where do you usually go to talk about work?"
"cafes."
"Just chatting, where do you usually go to start a free business?"
"It's still a cafe." Gu Yu replied cooperatively and began to praise,
"That's right! Then why not go to a teahouse? Tea is also very good, and the base of tea drinkers in our country is larger,"
Ma Qiushan excitedly slapped the table and raised a new question.
"Please give me some advice, Mr. Ma." Gu Yu said with a smile.
At this time, we need to give entrepreneurs a chance to perform. Investors are not in a hurry to speak out if they have any ideas in their minds.
"It's not a discussion, it's just a matter of discussion." Ma Qiushan quickly waved his hand modestly,
"To be honest, Mr. Gu, I have been here for more than a year.
During this period, business ideas were springing up in my mind like mushrooms after a rain. They kept popping up and I couldn’t suppress them even if I tried to suppress them.
I sit and meditate every day just to let go of all my thoughts.
I really couldn’t let it go, so every night I would take a brush and write it on rice paper.
Then burn incense and paper and let them go with the wind,"
Ma Qiushan stood up and danced while talking with a lively expression. Gu Yu listened quietly without disturbing him.
"But there is only one idea that has been lingering in my mind.
The more I think about it, the clearer it becomes, the more I ponder it, the more detailed I write it,
Every night when I close my eyes, I see a new style tea shop,
How to position, how to market, how to raise funds, and seize the market in major cities across the country,"
Ma Qiushan's eyes were fiery. Of course, this was not directed at Gu Yu, but for a bright future and a successful career.
“There is indeed a gap in the market for tea drink brands, but it is not easy to meet the taste habits and consumption concepts of young people.
Compared with ordinary milk tea shops, if you also want to take into account the third space, the store operating costs will also increase,”
Gu Yu pointed out the problem with a calm expression. It was not that he was not optimistic about the tea shop project.
But I want to hear more about Ma Qiushan’s entrepreneurial ideas and consider whether they are perfect.
“Coffee is fine, tea is also fine, of course. I have done research, and now there are some similar new tea shops on the market.
But none of them have clear goals, and none of them has succeeded. There are still many aspects that can be developed, optimized, and improved. "
Ma Qiushan seemed to have prepared a lot for today's conversation, and his tone was confident and firm.
"Mr. Ma, please tell me." Gu Yu nodded while listening and raised his hand to indicate,
"Please listen to me, Mr. Gu," Ma Qiushan said with a smile, "I usually like tea and know a little bit about tea culture.
To be honest, people nowadays, especially young people, don’t know much about tea.
At this time, it is even more important for us professionals to help them select what is good tea and how to match it with the most suitable brewing method.
Let them truly feel the charm of tea and tea culture,
Another important point is that we must keep pace with the times and include non-pure tea beverages that meet the tastes and needs of young people.
Magnify the concept of tea, never set your own threshold, never pretend to be elegant! Let tea culture rejuvenate and rejuvenate,
Let tea culture spread in every corner of the space. If you have needs, you can get it easily, if you are not interested, it will be subtle. "
Gu Yu listened patiently, and Ma Qiushan took everything into consideration, including brand story, corporate culture, product settings, and detailed planning.
This is a project that is well prepared and can best suit the entrepreneur's own interests and hobbies and stimulate his entrepreneurial enthusiasm.
But there is still one important thing missing. Tea brands are not high-end and can easily be replaced by imitations.
Brand positioning and marketing strategies are critical, but the most critical thing is the founder.
"Where are you going to open your first store?" Gu Yu thought for a moment and then asked,
"It must be a first-tier big city like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and then we can work steadily.
We need to build up the brand influence of our first store! Ma Qiushan replied firmly,
"There are no problems with the project. We can also develop peripheral products. As of now, the market prospects are also good,"
Gu Yu said slowly, Ma Qiushan's visible smile appeared on his face,
"Mr. Gu, then...are you willing to invest in me?" Ma Qiushan asked in surprise,
"I still need to see the specific product. Yucheng Capital can provide you with a seed capital first.
Used for team building, market research, product development and project planning," Gu Yu said with a smile,
"Great! Thank you, Mr. Gu, for your trust! Don't worry! I will definitely come up with the best products that meet the tastes of contemporary young people!"
Ma Qiushan was so excited that he clapped his chest and promised,
"I'm not done yet. As long as there are no problems with the product, Yucheng Capital can promise to continue to provide you with funds in the first and second rounds.
But I have a requirement. In addition to project and operation management shares, you must actually contribute capital.
It’s not to share risks equally. To be honest, when we make investments, as long as two or three of the ten projects are profitable, we won’t lose money.
I request this because I want to see Mr. Ma’s courage to fight against all odds.
Of course, if this venture fails, you may really have nothing,”
Gu Yu was talking in business, his tone was calm, but not warm either.
"But... Mr. Gu, I have no money. I lost all my money before. I sold all the houses in Yanjing to settle the debt."
Ma Qiushan was stunned when he heard this, and after a while he replied awkwardly,
"The ones in Yanjing are gone, are there any in my hometown? You can stop working for more than a year and stay here to meditate. It's impossible for you to have no money at all.
I don’t need much money from you, what I need is to see your determination,
Put it in the place of death and then survive; be trapped in the place of death and then survive. "
After Gu Yu drank the tea in the cup, he stood up and left, leaving Ma Qiu Shan sitting blankly in the tea room, weighing the pros and cons. From the sun rising in the east to the setting sun in the west,
Considering his age, this may be his last entrepreneurial venture.
Different from his former youthful and energetic self, Ma Qiushan is now afraid of failure.
And if you fail, you're unlikely to have the chance to start over again.
In the evening, in the public restaurant, Xu Hongdou and Lin Na cooked a few dishes together. The barley didn't come down and they said they had no appetite.
"Master Ma has decided to go out of business? Are you investing in him?" Hongdou asked curiously,
At the dinner table, Gu Yu and the two girls were chatting about today's events.
"I haven't decided yet. I've prepared the money for him, but I'm afraid that if he gets more motivated, he'll fail again or run out of money."
Gu Yu picked up a piece of garlic short ribs made by Lin Na. It was quite crispy. Her cooking skills have improved rapidly recently.
"What do you mean? Is he afraid of failure?" Xu Hongdou and Lin Na looked at Gu Yu with confusion.
"Afraid of the losses caused by failure, I made an agreement with him that Yucheng Capital is willing to invest, but he must also contribute the capital himself." Gu Yu explained,
"Where did Mr. Ma get his money? Didn't he lose all of it? We can't let him borrow money or borrow money from loan sharks, right?
You’re not short of money. If the project is really good, wouldn’t it be good for you to contribute more and take more shares?
If you are not optimistic about this tea shop project, just tell him directly that you will not invest. "
Xu Hongdou frowned slightly, not understanding what Gu Yu was doing, and felt that he was a little embarrassed for Ma Qiu Shan.
"This is not a question of more money and less money. There is no problem with the project, but as the founder, I think there is still a problem.
I have cooperated with him two or three times, and I also know that he finally made a big mistake in the sharing economy.
But this is actually a good thing. Entrepreneurs must accumulate experience of success as well as experience of failure.
Keep polishing your heart so that it can face all difficulties and obstacles,
To put it simply, I am worried that he will give up halfway, and I want him to establish the determination and perseverance to move forward and never back down. "
Seeing the doubts in the eyes of the two women, Gu Yu stopped making up long explanations and stated his true thoughts concisely.
"That's right, that's right. Mr. Ma seems to be a bit lazy," Xu Hongdou nodded and replied.
"Perseverance does make people worry." Lin Na tilted her head, thought about Ma Qiushan's usual performance, and agreed.
"How are the preparations for your B&B? Have the construction drawings and design drawings been released?" Gu Yu changed the topic,
"It will be released this week, and you will definitely applaud when the time comes." Xu Hongdou said proudly, and he and Lin Na looked at each other and smiled.
"Okay, if it's really good, you can participate in some architectural design competitions or the most beautiful B&B competitions. Maybe it can also add a publicity hotspot.
Nana, your cooking skills are getting better and better. I have to have another bowl of rice. "
After finishing a bowl of rice, Gu Yu naturally handed the empty bowl to Lin Na.
"That's good. I also learned a few new dishes and will cook them for you tomorrow."
Lin Na raised the corners of her mouth and her eyes were full of joy. She got up and went to the kitchen with brisk steps.
Xu Hongdou on the side felt a hint of sourness in her heart, but it was not directed at Lin Na.
In her senses, Gu Yu and Lin Na have nothing to do with each other. Nana is her best friend.
But in front of me, I still get jealous when my boyfriend praises other girls.
Looking at the delicious food on the table, Xu Hongdou secretly thought about the idea that in order to capture a man's heart, he must first capture his stomach.
You must know that Lin Na was not very good at cooking before, but she has only recently made a qualitative leap in improvement.
Xu Hongdou also curiously asked Lin Na why she was so interested in cooking all of a sudden.
Lin Na said that she suddenly felt a sense of satisfaction when her food was recognized by everyone.
It was her gentle smile and tender eyes that Xu Hongdou didn't notice.
"Damai's mood seems to be a little low these past two days. Isn't the data improving? Most of the readers' comments are positive."
Gu Yu took the rice that Lin Na served him, and thinking of the absent barley, he asked,
“The data has improved, there are more people watching, and there are more comments.
Most of them are supportive and encouraging, but there are also abuses and even personal attacks.
Damai has no inspiration recently and will be more emotionally sensitive," Lin Na sighed. She was also worried about Damai.
"I have always envied Damai. I can do a job I like and have reasons to stick to it.
I think she may be too harsh on herself and put too much pressure on herself. No work can be liked by everyone.
Moreover, she always shuts herself in her room, thinking wildly by herself, and it is easy to get stuck. "Xu Hongdou whispered his analysis,
After hearing this, Gu Yu felt that his original thinking was a bit simple, thinking that as long as Damai got good grades, everything would be fine.
It seems that the most important thing now is to help Damai adjust his mentality, come out of isolation, and communicate more with the outside world.
"Brother Gu Yu, do you have any good ideas that can help Damai?" Lin Na's voice was soft, with reliance and trust in her tone.
"You guys have been busy these two days, so I'll talk to her first and see if I can enlighten her.
When your design and construction drawings come out and the workers come in, we will find time to take Damai Duo around to play around,"
Gu Yu didn't think of any good way for the time being, so he just spent money to buy gold treasure chests. His popularity and income increased.
Don't bring more bad comments to Damai, make her feel further depressed and doubt herself.
"Have you left any food for Damai? She might be hungry at night." Gu Yu asked,
"Keep it, put it in a lunch box and put it in the refrigerator. I sent a message to Damai." Lin Na replied softly,
At this time, Damai was sitting in front of the computer, his eyes blank. There was a writing software open on the screen.
There is only Chapter 227 on the blank page, and there is no other text.
After a long time, Damai scratched his hair and sighed helplessly, but he still couldn't hold it in.
Her grades have improved recently, and the editor has arranged a better recommendation position for her. She hopes that this work will accumulate more popularity and soar to the sky.
According to the normal unspoken rules, the writer should be adding more updates at this time, but she couldn't write a single chapter.
Is this the case that misfortunes come from blessings, and blessings come from misfortunes?
