Going home for the Chinese New Year with a year-end bonus of 100 million

Zhou Jin's tablet computer made another appearance. He was wearing a pair of professional glasses and walking around the store, muttering to himself.

"Location rating 9.5, Amenities rating 9.0, Rental value 8.8... Overall rating 9.1! The highest so far!"

"I knew it!" Zhou Yao said smugly, hands on her hips, raising an eyebrow at Yang Fan. "Sometimes, connections are the most important thing!"

Lin Xiaoyu was the most meticulous. She didn't join in the fun, but instead bent over and carefully checked the water pipe connections and power sockets in the corner, and then went to the bathroom to check its cleanliness.

She walked to Yang Fan's side and nodded gently:

"Brother, the water and electricity lines are all in good condition, there are no signs of blockage in the drains, and the hard-to-reach areas are all cleaned very well."

"It's clear that the previous owner was a very particular person."

Wang Xiuying and Li Cuihua followed behind, speechless with awe at the spacious, bright space and spotless equipment.

"My goodness... if we buy the pots and pans, clean up, and then we can open for business right away?"

Aunt Zhang couldn't stop smiling as she saw everyone's satisfied looks.

She was a very talkative person and took the initiative to introduce herself:

"The young couple who ran this shop before actually had a pretty good business and a good reputation among students."

"But look, their son has made something of himself in Shenzhen, bought a big house, and insists on bringing them over to enjoy their retirement."

"They left in a hurry, and there were many things they didn't have time to deal with."

She pointed to the equipment in the kitchen: "They originally wanted to sell these things as scrap, but I thought it was a waste and stopped them. I had someone appraise them, and all the odds and ends added up, they're worth at least 30,000 to 40,000 yuan."

"If you want it, I'll transfer it to you at a discounted price of 20,000 yuan. If you don't want it, I'll have someone take it away."

"You can rest assured about the contract." She looked at Zhou Yao with loving eyes.

"Yaoyao's dad and I have been friends for decades. I trust him, so naturally I trust you all too."

"I see that your whole family are all down-to-earth and hardworking people."

"The contract can be for three years, with the rent increasing by 5% annually as per industry practice. Is that alright?"

Yang Fan is quite satisfied with the place; the rent is not a problem for him, but he still needs to consider everyone's opinions.

So he said, "Auntie, we want to do business long-term, so we need to be careful in our choices. Let's discuss it."

The landlady nodded: "You're Yaoyao's friend, it's only right!"

……

The group did not leave, but sat down directly in the shop.

Yang Fan began by saying:

"Alright, all four choices are here. Let's go through them one last time."

"The first shop was a milk tea shop in the food street. The advantages were its good location and high foot traffic; the disadvantages were that the shop was too small, the kitchen was cramped, the transfer fee was ridiculously expensive, and the landlord didn't seem reliable."

"The second shop is a stir-fry restaurant in a residential area. Its advantages are that the shop is large, with a regular layout, a spacious kitchen, and the lowest rent, with no transfer fee; the disadvantages are that the location is remote, it mainly relies on residents, the student customer base is limited, and the renovation investment is large."

"The third shop is a corner shop on the back street of the university. The advantage is that it has a prime location, directly facing the student traffic flow, and has high exposure; the disadvantage is that the competition is too fierce, the rent is the most expensive, and it requires a complete renovation, which requires a huge investment."

He paused, then finally pointed to the place where they were.

"The fourth one is here. Advantages: top-notch location, directly facing the university gate; the decoration and equipment are basically ready-made, requiring minimal renovation investment; the rent is extremely cost-effective, and the landlady is a nice person."

"Disadvantages: It's the furthest from our vegetable stall, and also... the area is a bit large, so it might feel a bit empty if there aren't many customers in the early stages."

A clear summary made everyone's thinking crystal clear.

The answer seemed obvious, but Yang Fan knew that there were still a few key issues that needed to be resolved.

He took out his phone and, in front of everyone, dialed Yang Hao's number.

"Hey, Haozi."

"Hey bro! Have you guys found a good spot?" Yang Hao's energetic voice came from the other end of the phone.

"I'm looking at the last one. I have a question for you. If the shop is located near the main gate of the Normal University, which is quite far from the vegetable stalls, you might have to drive an extra twenty minutes each day to deliver goods. Is that a problem?"

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone, followed by Yang Hao's resolute reply.

"No problem! Brother Fan! Absolutely no problem!"

"It's just running a little further, I'm young, I can keep up!"

"Okay." Yang Fan smiled. He hung up the phone and turned to Lin's mother.

"Auntie, you're going to be our head chef, so please tell us the truth."

"Are you comfortable using this kitchen and all these appliances? Is there anything major you need to buy?"

Lin's mother blushed with excitement and waved her hands repeatedly.

"So easy! So easy!" Her voice trembled.

"It's a hundred times better than I expected! Nothing needed to be added; the stove, refrigerator, and sterilizer are all working perfectly!"

"We...we just need to buy a new set of pots and pans!"

Having resolved the two core issues of logistics and technology, Yang Fan finally looked at Zhou Jin.

"Zhou Jin, based on the data, what's the student traffic and spending power like at this location?"

Zhou Jin immediately pulled up his tablet, which displayed a comparative data chart of the two universities.

"I checked. The male-to-female ratio at teachers' colleges is about 3:7, with far more females than males. According to consumer psychology, women generally spend more on dining out and spend more on average than men. They also pay more attention to the ambiance and word-of-mouth marketing."

"Most importantly," he pointed to the red dot on the map, "this shop is right across from the school gate, a place all students must pass through to enter and exit, and has the highest exposure of the four options, without exception."

All the questions now have clear answers.

Yang Fan took a deep breath, stood up, and looked around at the expectant faces.

"Alright. Now, we'll have one last vote."

"Please raise your hand if you support choosing the fourth store, which is this one."

A moment of silence fell over the living room.

The air seemed to freeze.

The next second—

"brush!"

Zhou Yao was the first to raise her hand high, her face beaming with a radiant smile.

Immediately afterward, Xiaoya raised her hand and said decisively, "I agree! The equipment is readily available, it's so convenient!"

Lin Xiaoyu's gaze secretly fell on her mother. When she saw the undisguised longing and excitement in her mother's eyes, she no longer hesitated and slowly but firmly raised her hand: "I agree too."

When Lin's mother saw her daughter raise her hand, she also raised her hand somewhat nervously and shakily.

Wang Xiuying and Li Cuihua exchanged a glance, both seeing affirmation in each other's eyes. They smiled and raised their hands together: "We'll listen to the children!"

Finally, Zhou Jin adjusted his glasses, raised his hand, and coolly concluded, "The data supports this choice."

It passed unanimously!

A tremendous joy instantly filled the entire store.

Looking at this united family in front of him, Yang Fan felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He turned around and walked towards Aunt Zhang, who had been waiting with a smile, his tone calm and firm.

"Okay, this will be it."

"Sister, we've rented this shop. As for the kitchen equipment, we'll take it for 20,000 yuan, just as you said."

He looked at Aunt Zhang with sincere eyes.

"Can we sign the contract today?"

Aunt Zhang was inspired by his decisive and efficient spirit, and clapped her hands heartily.

"Great! I like young people like you!"

She took out a stack of documents that she had prepared beforehand from her bag.

"I've brought the contracts! Let's sign them now!"