Reborn to prepare for the college entrance exam, you're letting me retire and make a comeback?

Upon hearing Lu Qian's words, Chen Yufei's smile gradually faded.

He felt that Lu Qian seemed unusually different today.

"Damn, why does Qianzi's tone just now sound exactly like when my dad talks to me?" Chen Yufei's heart skipped a beat.

Although he couldn't quite put his finger on what this aura was, he could tell that Lu Qian had become a different person.

As a second-generation rich kid whose family owns a food factory, he still had a basic sense of the market. After realizing that the other party was not joking with him, he thought carefully about the market that Lu Qian had just mentioned and immediately understood the other party's idea.

To be honest, thinking about it actually makes me quite tempted.

After all, no one has done this before, so if they can be the first to try it, it will definitely be very promising.

Of course, some people eat spiders, but because spiders don't taste good, no one remembers the first person to eat a spider.

Therefore, there are risks involved in what they are doing.

There are risks, but for their factory, these risks are not too great.

Give it a shot, what if the bicycle turns into a motorcycle?

His father had been worried about the factory's declining orders lately, and if they could transform their business at this time, they might be able to find a way to survive...

"And I can also significantly reduce costs."

Seeing that Chen Yufei was starting to seriously consider his idea, Lu Qian hooked his arm around his shoulder and played his trump card:

"There's no need to worry too much about R&D. If we were to do it, I have some technical formulas that can significantly reduce the investment in R&D. For example, we can change the potato chip process from frying to baking, and use monk fruit sugar instead of white sugar. The cost would be at most 20% higher, but by marketing it as a health food, we can double the price."

"We'll test the waters with our existing production lines initially. You can give it a try. If it works, great! If it doesn't, it won't result in too many sunk costs."

"As for sales, we'll start with students as a pilot program."

Thinking about sales, Lu Qian chuckled and gave an example: "For instance, right now, the girls on our school's women's basketball team are always talking about losing weight. We could persuade some guys to buy these as gifts for those girls, creating a 'simp economy'..."

"..."

As Lu Qian spoke in more and more detail, Chen Yufei began to nod frequently.

These ideas were all very novel; he hadn't even thought of them before.

As he looked at the detailed data and future trend analysis on Lu Qian's phone screen, the mockery in his eyes gradually gave way to shock.

Traditional industries are becoming increasingly competitive, with profits shrinking. If a transformation is truly possible, he and his family would likely be willing to give it a try.

Thinking about it, he frowned and then relaxed: "No, Qianzi, where did you find out all this? What you're saying actually makes a lot of sense..."

"That depends on whether you want to do it or not," Lu Qian said calmly. "Brother Fei, your factory has equipment and distribution channels, what you lack is an innovation. Healthy snacks are the key to unlocking new markets. If you are determined to do it, I think the chances of success are quite high."

"Okay, I agree." Chen Yufei patted Lu Qian on the shoulder. "This is a good idea. Come home with me after school and have a good talk with my dad. He's been worried about this lately, and your idea might really enlighten him."

"No problem." Lu Qian felt relieved.

The first step has been taken.

The implementation of these plans will depend on his retention rate of memories of those formulas from his previous life.

"Walk!"

After talking to Lu Qian like that, Chen Yufei's mood immediately improved, and he grabbed his racket and called out to his buddy:

"Qianzi, let's put this aside for now. We still have plenty of time before class, let's play a couple of rounds to warm up!"

"Sure." Lu Qian also became interested. "It's been a long time since I played ball with you."

He carried his love of badminton with him from high school all the way to before his rebirth. Now that he's back at the place where he first started playing badminton, he's itching to play again.

The past ten years have improved his skills considerably, but his physical strength has declined, and he has played fewer matches in the later years.

Now that he's eighteen again, this young body makes him eager to feel the touch of the racket and the joy of running again.

Holding the racket in his hand, one might as well exclaim, "My youth is back!"

"Since we've been reborn, we definitely have to play one more round!"

Thinking about it, he casually picked up a spare racket from the shelf next to him.

Just as I gripped the handle, the familiar blue panel suddenly popped out.

[Ding—Host detected engaging in a beneficial physical activity (badminton)!]

[Exercise is one of the best ways to slow down aging and maintain vitality. The reward is a small, permanent increase in physical strength and a slight improvement in body coordination. Please continue to maintain a healthy lifestyle!]

A faint warmth instantly flowed through my limbs and bones, as if my tired muscles had been gently massaged, and I was filled with new life.

Lu Qian clenched his fist in surprise, feeling much lighter and smoother swinging his racket.

"Great, I love this reward!"

After entering the workforce, Lu Qian saw too many people who traded their health for money in their youth, only to try to regain their health in their old age. Naturally, he understood the importance of health.

"If I start playing basketball every day from today, I probably won't have the nickname 'Iron Man with a Herniated Waist' when I'm 60 years old, right?" Lu Qian thought to himself.

Exercise for an hour every day, and you'll live a happy life forever.

Fitness for all starts with me!

Then, he couldn't wait to look at Chen Yufei.

"Get ready to fight!"

"Okay!"

On the court, the two players got into position.

boom!

boom!

boom!

……

Explosions echoed through the air above the badminton court.

Chen Yufei is at the school team level; his strength and speed are both quite good, and his overall strength is among the best of his peers.

With the badminton experience he had accumulated over the decades since his rebirth, Lu Qian held his own against his opponent.

Several high clears were rallies, the pace was not fast, but the landing points were accurate and the trajectories were varied.

Chen Yufei quickly noticed that Lu Qian's playing style today was completely different from before. His playing style was so experienced that Chen Yufei was a little unaccustomed to it, and his stamina seemed to have improved a lot as well.

After several rounds, the two players were evenly matched, with exceptionally smooth transitions between the long and short balls, and the "snap" sound of the rackets hitting the ball was crisp and pleasant.

A worthy opponent is a joy in life.

When two equally matched players play together, the game flows incredibly smoothly, making it a truly enjoyable experience.

"Wow, that's awesome!"

"Those two guys are so handsome! I wonder if they have girlfriends..."

"What? You want to go up and ask them for their WeChat?"

"Ugh, I hate you!!"

"..."

The two masters were engaged in a fierce battle on the court, attracting a growing crowd of onlookers. Several pretty girls even stood by the court, pointing and whispering amongst themselves.

Both of them are quite good-looking, so it's normal for them to attract girls.

The key is that badminton is a sport that looks great, and for handsome boys, playing this sport greatly enhances their charm.

So more and more girls gathered around.

The two played like this for about half an hour before taking a break.

"Playing ball with you today was quite enjoyable."

Chen Yufei wiped his sweat and couldn't help but praise, "Not bad, Qianzi! You seem to be in good shape today. Did you secretly practice when you got back?"

In the past, when he played with Lu Qian, he would subconsciously let him win, since there was a difference in their skills. If he played at his full strength, the game would be intermittent, which would be a bit uncomfortable for Lu Qian.

But letting his opponent have his way like that would make him feel like he was dancing in shackles, losing the thrill of playing basketball. So, in his senior year of high school, Chen Yufei went to play basketball with Lu Qian less often.

But Lu Qian's move today gave him a lot of fun, and he thoroughly enjoyed the game.

"No, it's just that I've got the feel for it."

Lu Qian replied with a smile, "Playing ball is also about sudden enlightenment, and it's probably a matter of practice makes perfect. I felt like I had a lot of fun playing today."

Forces are reciprocal; while Chen Yufei was enjoying himself, he was also enjoying himself.

It has to be said that although badminton is a somewhat expensive sport, it's really fun to play.

After a few swings, the sounds of the slapping can release a lot of pent-up emotions, which is indeed beneficial to physical and mental health.

"No wonder people who like to exercise tend to live longer; just from a psychological perspective, the benefits of exercise to the body are immense."

"Looks like I need to exercise more in the future. The rewards from the system are so tempting, and I can get them for free. I'm definitely winning..." Lu Qian thought to himself.

High school students do not need to pay to exercise at school sports facilities.

Once he goes to university next year, he won't have this privilege anymore; he'll have to pay tens of yuan for a court fee just to play badminton once.

That's why people say that student days are the only time in most people's lives when they can take advantage of the government.

Ah, youth is truly wonderful.

He glanced at the several pretty girls watching nearby, eager to try their luck, and couldn't help but sigh.

Just then, a discordant voice broke in: "Hey, isn't this our Lu Qian? What, just finished your exams and you're already showing off at the basketball court?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qian and Chen Yufei turned their heads at the same time.

Zhou Qiang and several members of the school's badminton team stood on the sidelines with their arms crossed, staring at them with hostile eyes.