Reborn in 1990: My Family Store Leads to the Future

"Brother Tan, how's work going lately?"

Lu Yuan had already chosen the shop, so he naturally wouldn't waste the opportunity to prepare it in advance. He went to find Tan Shulin the next day.

Tan Shulin has been a bit worried lately, not because he has no work to do.

It was because after working with Lu Yuan twice, the salary and benefits he received were too good, so good that he felt a little uncomfortable.

So much so that when others approached him later, he always seemed a bit off.

My heart is always yearning for Lu Yuan.

"Xiao Lu, what brings you here? I just finished a job and I'm talking to someone about the new renovations."

When Tan Shulin saw the person who came, his smile was undisguised, and he looked at Lu Yuan with increasing joy.

"I didn't initially plan to do it the way you told me before, but then someone found out and said they knew I had done it for you and wanted me to make a set for them according to the style of your store."

Lu Yuan listened with a smile as Tan Shulin recounted his recent experiences.

Looking back, the decoration of his shop is nothing special. Some shops even have starry sky ceilings, which are more complicated and cost more.

Even the most basic use of lighting is enough to outshine other decorations in this day and age.

Tan Shulin looked troubled, but seeing Lu Yuan listening, he forced a smile and continued speaking.

"He said all sorts of nice things at the time, but when it came to money, the boss was unwilling and insisted on a discount. The original quote of one thousand was reduced to only five hundred."

"I really can't do this job. I used the best materials. If it's really 500, I'll have to pay out of my own pocket."

As he spoke, Tan Shulin looked troubled.

He wasn't trying to complain here, but he had been genuinely interested when Lu Yuan talked about future developments. Little did he know that doing business and working were completely different things.

Just like how Lu Yuan's business is doing very well now, if he had a different boss, it definitely wouldn't be like this now, and he might even lose money.

Lu Yuan smiled and said, "Brother Tan, doing business is different from your job. It's not enough to just do the work; you also have to make the people who pay feel that their money is well spent."

"I think I could take on some of those orders."

Tan Shulin waved his hand with a troubled expression, temporarily suppressing his idea of ​​becoming a boss, and quickly shook his head while speaking.

"You mean becoming a boss or something? Let's forget about that for now. By the way, what did you come to see me about?"

"I recently found another shop and was thinking of having you renovate it, but it seems you don't have the time?"

Lu Yuan glanced at him, intending to find someone else.

Upon hearing this, Tan Shulin quickly grabbed Lu Yuan's arm. Realizing that his behavior might have gone a bit too far, he scratched his head sheepishly before speaking with a hint of helplessness.

"I'm really sorry, I didn't expect things to turn out this way. But don't worry, I haven't finalized the business deal yet, but I'll still make it for you first. We've cooperated so many times, you shouldn't mind my skills."

Lu Yuan smiled and nodded, then got up to leave.

Tan Shulin looked a little flustered, thinking that his words had upset Lu Yuan, and spoke in a flustered manner.

"Xiao Lu, what are your thoughts? Don't just leave like this!"

"Let's go, Brother Tan, let's go check out the shop."

"No problem!"

Tan Shulin nodded repeatedly and followed him to the Bund.

Looking at the huge shop, he froze on the spot, wondering where the shops that were far away should be located.

I never expected to be in this place.

"Wow, Xiao Lu, you're amazing! You actually opened a shop on the Bund?"

"Actually, it was through some connections that I managed to get it. The decoration will be in the same style as before, and it doesn't need to be too complicated. I'll also need you to make a few cabinets for me."

Seeing that the other party didn't seem to mind him, Lu Yuan looked at them with a smile and nodded happily.

After he finished speaking, Lu Yuan smiled and looked at the other person to continue.

"I'm leaving this to you. This is the construction permit. This place is different from other places, so you'll have to put in extra effort."

"Don't worry, since you've entrusted this matter to me, I guarantee there won't be any problems."

Tan Shulin patted his chest and made a promise to Lu Yuan.

He genuinely enjoyed taking on the jobs Lu Yuan was handling, not only because Lu Yuan paid him well, but also because Lu Yuan's way of doing things was quite different from others.

They always like to consider things thoroughly. When hiring a construction team, many homeowners only say what effect they want, but they have no idea whether their ideas are good or not.

Lu Yuan, on the other hand, considered everything thoroughly, providing not only professional construction drawings but also various precautions and material requirements.

At first, Tan Shulin also thought that he might be a bit too verbose, but after cooperating with the other party many times, he realized that Lu Yuan's method was really good.

The relationship between the two sides is very straightforward. Even if there are any conflicts, they are usually resolved in just a few words, so they don't have to worry about it at all.

After explaining his own affairs, Lu Yuan glanced at Tan Shulin and said.

"Brother Tan, you really need to think carefully about what I told you before. After all, you're not young anymore, and you can't spend your whole life doing renovations for others."

"I didn't think that much about it. Besides, my previous attempts weren't failures. Maybe I'm just not cut out for this kind of work."

Tan Shulin scratched his head, thinking about the outcome of his previous negotiations with others, and shook his head slightly, feeling that he had somewhat let Lu Yuan down.

"You can't say that. Whether this path is right for you or not isn't something you can decide with just a few words. You have to try it out."

Lu Yuan smiled and looked at the other person, noticing that he seemed a little confused about what he meant.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Yuan finally spoke.

"Don't worry too much. This is something we're going to try anyway. It's just that outsiders don't know the benefits of doing this. You should definitely think about what I'm saying."

Tan Shulin subconsciously wanted to refuse again, but then he thought about how Lu Yuan's achievements were far beyond what he, a mere decorator, could compare to.

Moreover, Lu Yuan's words resonated with him: he was not young anymore, and the renovation industry was a young person's game, and he wouldn't be able to do it for many more years.

He thought for a moment before speaking, "It would be beneficial for me to form a construction team."

"Since you've put it that way, I'll listen to you this once."