Chapter 1794 - 738: Expansion (2)

Chapter 1794: Chapter 738: Expansion (2)

Although this matter, speaking of it, can’t really be blamed on anyone else.

This young woman named Liu Rushuang in front of him was actually one of the first batch of customers when the shop first opened those few days.

Originally, she disagreed with her daughter Susu’s request to hold a funeral for a cat, but it was Zhou Wang who used his silver tongue to persuade her, and it was then that they exchanged contact information.

Because Zhou Wang noticed the woman’s distinguished status, he somewhat intended to use her to promote his business, so his contact with her was quite frequent.

Of course, undeniably, the beauty and grace of this Sister Liu also gave people a comfortable feeling. Although Zhou Wang didn’t really want an in-depth relationship, they indeed established a nice connection.

...limited to private online chats. This Sister Liu still appeared serious and dignified in public. Although she had long been separated from her husband, she cared greatly about her image, so on the surface she wasn’t very familiar with Zhou Wang.

During this time, this Sister Liu indeed introduced several deals to Zhou Wang, including today’s visit from the deputy director of the neighborhood committee, which could be counted as one of Zhou Wang’s achievements in networking.

As long as Sister Wang’s connection is established, all residential communities radiated from this neighborhood will become the hinterland for the business operations of Wanghai Farewell Society...

No need for much effort, just having Sister Wang distribute some promotional materials at the neighborhood committee would be enough to attract quite a bit of business.

Even though Zhou Wang now aims at "loss," this doesn’t conflict with developing clients and expanding order quantities. After all, the more the loss, the more he’ll earn when opening the Treasure Chest.

...

"Sister Wang, take care, come by whenever you have time."

Over half an hour later, Zhou Wang, after completing a cordial conversation, escorted Sister Wang to the door while giving Yang Hao a meaningful glance.

Yang Hao understood, saying "I’ll see you off," as he grabbed two gift bags and followed her.

Zhou Wang stopped himself timely, only able to vaguely hear words like "this is too kind," but by the time Yang Hao returned, his hands were already empty.

"Zhou Wang, I have business matters at my company, so I must leave too."

At this moment, Liu Rushuang also proposed to leave, purposefully giving Zhou Wang a meaningful look.

Zhou Wang could tell she probably wanted to say something privately to him, otherwise, she could’ve left together with Sister Wang. Thus, he gestured to Yang Hao to stay seated and personally escorted her out.

At the street side, Liu Rushuang unlocked her BMW Series 7, asked her daughter to get into the car first, and then offered Zhou Wang a piece of advice:

"Sister Wang is genuinely nice, I’ve had over ten years of friendship with her. It’s clear she has a good impression of you too. You should make good use of it..."

"Don’t worry, Sister Liu, I know what to do."

"Good...umm, also, in a few days, do you have some time? I want to take Susu to the hot springs in the outskirts. Since it’s quite remote, I believe having you there might...might be more convenient."

Liu Rushuang had likely rehearsed this in her mind, although her expression didn’t change much when she said it, her tone was evidently a bit awkward.

Me being there would be convenient?

It’s likely to be inconvenient...

Zhou Wang mentally mocked, but anticipating something, he didn’t reveal any oddity, just expressing difficulty: "Sister Liu, I’m sorry, I currently can’t give you a definite answer. It depends on the business situation at the shop..."

"Okay, alright, I’m just asking casually. If you want to go, you can message me."

Liu Rushuang forced herself to finish, didn’t dare to meet Zhou Wang’s eyes again, and hurriedly started the vehicle, driving away.

Watching the rear lights disappear into the distance, Zhou Wang let out a soft sigh.

This damn charm of mine...

Returning to the shop door, Zhou Wang immediately saw Yang Hao winking at him and even making an extremely obscene gesture, roughly involving one finger repeatedly drawing circles.

"What are you doing?"

"Shouldn’t I be asking you, Brother Dog? Didn’t you say women would only slow down our sword swinging speed?"

Yang Hao’s voice was large, "Look at you, quietly hooking up with such a beautiful young lady..."

"Are you jealous?"

Zhou Wang cast a sideways glance at him.

"Yes."

Yang Hao nodded sourly,

"Then you can be assured that there’s nothing between her and me."

"Really?"

Yang Hao was immediately gleeful, patting Zhou Wang’s shoulder, "Then we’re still good brothers."

Zhou Wang originally didn’t want to acknowledge this fool but couldn’t resist, lightly coughing, he said: "You really think my clothes got dirty from just a fall?"

"What else?"

Yang Hao froze.

"Where did we part ways last night?"

"By the seaside."

"Who was I with at that time?"

"Hua Suisui..."

Yang Hao was initially somewhat clueless, but now he vaguely sensed something, his face changed as he looked at Zhou Wang in horror.

"You, you guys, did you..."

"Yes, that’s right, just as you guessed."

Zhou Wang nodded meaningfully, then added with a raised finger, "Twice."

"Damn!"

Yang Hao let out a skyward lament, alarming another employee in the shop.

"I’ll give you the time equal to a cigarette break, come back when you’ve calmed down, I have something important to discuss with you."

Feeling instantly uplifted, Zhou Wang’s lips curled as he patted Yang Hao’s shoulder, and walked into the shop first.

...

"What?"

Half an hour later, hearing Zhou Wang’s idea, Yang Hao was somewhat surprised in his assessment, "Isn’t that too fast?"

"No, not fast at all."

Zhou Wang shook his head, "I’ve roughly decided the location for the branch already, on the neighboring street, you should remember the place as I’ve specifically taken you there before."

"I remember the location, but the problem is... you mentioned it would take at least another month to prepare. Although there’s some money in the public account, we’ve just stabilized, rushing to expand like this might be too hasty and risk injury."

Yang Hao, being well-taught, wasn’t clueless about business, still worrying.

"You just need to trust me, my aim in coming to Qin Island isn’t about earning small amounts like tens of thousands, the truth is I’m planning to approach bank loans, see if I can secure more funds; if possible, I even want to open two more branches at once..."

"Huh?"

Yang Hao was puzzled again, "But wasn’t it just two days ago you said you didn’t want to take on loans unless necessary, and, if only funding is the issue, I could talk to the old man..."

"No, we can’t use your dad’s money, I have my own considerations on this aspect, just trust me on it."

Zhou Wang waved his hand.

The action rounds have many system-imposed restrictions; bank loans don’t violate basic rules, but non-pressure borrowings aren’t within the system’s permitted scope.

"Alright then, listening to you."

Ultimately out of trust for Zhou Wang, even while thinking somewhat out of place, Yang Hao still nodded.

"Yes, that’s the first thing, and the second thing... Xiao Sun, what’s your current base salary?"

Zhou Wang turned his head to the store’s sole business employee.

Xiao Sun was a girl in her early twenties, just graduated college, hired by Yang Hao through an app, barely a week into the job.

"Uh, Boss, my current base salary is 1800."

The girl promptly replied.

Given the sales role, the base salary of 1800 is low but aligns with market standards, and since Xiao Sun lacked prior work experience, the rate is quite reasonable.

At this moment Zhou Wang made a sweep gesture, "Too low, I’m raising your base salary to 3000, commission percentage remains for now, work well going forward."

"Ah?"

The girl hadn’t grasped her surprise yet, Yang Hao was puzzled once again.

"Zhou Wang, isn’t this a bit sudden?"

Yang Hao lowered his voice in concern, offering his opinion, "In theory, she hasn’t even passed the probationary period yet..."

"Boss, I’m alright, I think it’s fair now..."

"I’ve decided, let’s stick to it."

Zhou Wang slapped the table, interrupting the two.

As Yang Hao was choked up, Zhou Wang seriously told him, "Moreover, since we’re opening branches, the current manpower is surely insufficient, Haozi, with the base salary I just set, hire more people...um, start with ten, expand if necessary."

"Duo...Duo Shao?!"