Dongfang City, in the living room of Shangguan's house.
After Shangguan Yanran heard what Wu Lingxiu wanted to talk about, she casually opened Lin Shan's plan book and looked at it. She shook her head and said, "Cousin, we are not outsiders. Please forgive me for being honest. I am not optimistic about this business."
"how?
Do you think it’s impossible?”
Wu Lingxiu frowned slightly.
Shangguan Yanran nodded and said: "Just because you can succeed in Kuixing City, it doesn't mean you can succeed here.
First of all, people here pay more attention to practice. They wish they could spend every minute and every second on practicing, so why waste time on entertainment."
"Secondly, Dongfang City also has a place for recreation. Although it is not comparable to the club you designed, it has filled the gap in this area.
Finally, and most importantly, this club looks very rich, but all the contents are a bit... how should I put it, just not up to the mark, Mr. Lin, don't mind, I'm just telling the truth."
Lin Shan shook his head, smiled, and said, "It doesn't matter. What Miss Shangguan said makes sense."
"how?
You don’t think so too?”
When Wu Lingxiu heard what Lin Shan said, she felt a little disappointed. She came with great hopes.
"No, after listening to Miss Shangguan's words, I think this club will definitely work."
Lin Shan said with a somewhat unpredictable smile.
"oh?
Why does Mr. Lin say that?"
Shangguan Yanran asked curiously.
Wu Lingxiu also followed: "Lin Shan, tell me everything you think.
Regardless of right or wrong, let’s discuss it together.”
Lin Shan nodded and said, "Then let me talk about the three points mentioned by Miss Shangguan.
First, Miss Shangguan mentioned that people here pay more attention to spiritual practice. I agree with this. After all, the bigger the city, the greater the pressure of life. Only by practicing hard can they remain competitive and make their lives better.
Better than to be eliminated."
"Yes, that's what I mean."
Shangguan Yanran said, and then looked at Lin Shan curiously, not knowing that he would refute her like this.
Lin Shan smiled and asked, "Miss Shangguan, can you answer me a question first?"
"sure."
Shangguan Yanran nodded cooperatively.
"May I ask, Miss Shangguan, what do you want to do most after practicing martial arts continuously?"
Lin Shan asked.
Shangguan Yanran didn't even think about it, she just opened her mouth and said, "Of course I want to take a nap, go out and relax."
"Pa" Lin Shan snapped his fingers and said with a smile: "Isn't this exactly the service our club provides?
Under extreme tension and pressure, what people need most is to relax and relieve stress.
Ordinary people are like a clock that is wound up, constantly moving forward."
"But it requires a suitable degree. Once this degree is exceeded, the spring will easily break and everything will be in vain.
So I think Dongfang City is in urgent need of a club like ours, and there will be more than just one, and a second, third or even more chain stores will be opened in a very short period of time."
"Yanran, I think what Lin Shan said makes sense."
Wu Lingxiu nodded and said.
Shangguan Yanran thought for a while and seemed to be convinced. She nodded and said, "I also want to hear what you have to say next."
Lin Shan nodded and continued: "Second point, Miss Shangguan mentioned that Dongfang City already has a place for recreation, which fills the gap in this area.
It is undeniable that some of the leisure and entertainment venues here have indeed filled the gap in this area and provided people with a good place to relax.
But after I learned about it, the way of leisure here is too monotonous. It's either drinking, eating, or going to a brothel. Without that, this is really not upscale.
It’s so different from our club.”
"Miss Shangguan, you may wish to take a closer look at the contents of our club. Although many of the items in it may not seem to be high-end, they are actually of far-reaching significance. For example, bowling is an entertainment item, but it is also a sport.
You can exercise your body while playing, so why not?"
"To sum up, I think the club will definitely succeed, and Miss Shangguan's worries are overblown.
Of course, doing business is affected by many factors, and no one can guarantee that they will make a profit without losing money.
So it’s up to you two to decide how to make the decision, and what I’ve said are just some suggestions.”
After saying this, Lin Shan stopped talking, picked up the water glass at hand, and drank slowly, just like tasting tea.
Shangguan Yanran fell into deep thought, Wu Lingxiu did not rush her, but gave her time to think.
More than ten minutes passed like this before Shangguan Yanran said: "I admit that what Mr. Lin said is very reasonable.
But as Mr. Lin said, doing business is affected by many factors, especially personal connections.
And although our Shangguan family has some strength in Dongfang City, it can only be regarded as average, and many forces are stronger than us."
"Are you worried that someone will cause trouble for us?"
Wu Lingxiu frowned.
"Although this business is not high-end, once it is started, it will definitely attract the attention of some people. By then, even our Shangguan family may not be able to keep it, so I still have reservations.
I don't support it but I don't oppose it either.
Cousin, I would actually prefer you to open a club in a lower city. After all, the lower the city, the simpler this kind of interpersonal relationship is."
Shangguan Yanran said.
Wu Lingxiu pondered for a moment, and then said: "Let me think about it again."
"No matter what decision you make, tell me. If you need help, I will do my best."
Shangguan Yanran said.
"Okay, I won't be polite to you."
Wu Lingxiu stood up and said, "Yanran, let's leave first."
"Sister, why don't you stay for two more days?
We haven’t seen each other for a long time.”
Shangguan Yanran also stood up and tried to persuade her.
Wu Lingxiu said: "You also know that I have a lot of things to do. My trip here has been delayed for several days, and I don't dare to stay any longer.
When you have time, you can go to Kuixing City to find me, and we can have a good time together."
"Oh well.
I'll take you out."
Shangguan Yanran sent Wu Lingxiu and Lin Shan out. Before leaving, she suddenly said to Lin Shan: "Mr. Lin, I am actually quite interested in the club you built, but Dongfang City is too complicated, so it is not suitable."
"I see.
Thank you, Miss Shangguan, for your advice."
Lin Shan bowed and thanked him.
"Maybe after some time, I will go to your club to experience it."
Shangguan smiled sweetly.
Lin Shan smiled and said, "I will sweep the couch to welcome you."
"Yanran, let's go now. I'll meet my uncle and aunt when I come next time."
Wu Lingxiu asked Shangguan Yanran to stay, and then left with Lin Shan.