Reborn in 1990: My Family Store Leads to the Future

After this period, the Friendship Store, located far away, became a must-visit shop for all pedestrians on Xijing Road.

Business isn't as booming as before, but it's still stable at around 10,000, with most customers coming from other districts.

For various reasons, I didn't choose to come here to buy things until I had time.

This made Lu Yuan realize that he had underestimated the purchasing power of Shanghai residents.

When he arrived at the store, Hu Lili and Sui Tingting were both busy working.

"Young lady, give me two more packs of this paper. After my family used this paper, they said they never want to use anything else again."

"Please wait a moment, I'll get it for you right away."

Lu Yuan stood at the door and did not go in to help.

Although his presence would allow him to resolve the issue for the two individuals more quickly, as a boss, he couldn't help both of them every time.

He didn't want two waiters, he wanted two managers.

A manager who doesn't engage in grassroots work is fundamentally an unqualified manager.

When the two of them are both capable of standing on their own, Lu Yuan will consider better ways to help them grow.

After the crowd thinned out, Hu Lili tidied up the animals while watching Sui Tingting learn how to make ice cream, her eyes filled with admiration.

"Sister Tingting, you're amazing! It took me a whole day to learn how to use it, but you mastered it in no time."

"You're busy taking care of customers, and there aren't that many customers in the shop these days. I, on the other hand, have more time to figure out how to use this thing."

Sui Tingting said with a smile, and she wasn't just talking nonsense; she was explaining very seriously.

Besides, ice cream makers may look complicated, but they're not that difficult to use.

"I heard you guys were quite the star at the exhibition?"

"Exactly! They attract customers with this ice cream machine. I don't know what's wrong with the owner's brain; how could he come up with the idea of ​​giving away free ice cream?"

Speaking of this, Hu Lili truly admires Lu Yuan.

When she saw the ice cream, all she thought was that it must taste delicious, since there are plenty of places to buy ice cream even in Shanghai.

However, there really isn't any ice cream that can be made this way directly.

I've never even heard of it, let alone seen it.

You're guaranteed to make money if you put it out there.

But what makes Lu Yuan so remarkable is that he didn't make any money.

This is what Hu Lili understood after hearing her guests mention this incident while entertaining them today.

An ice cream costs one or two yuan. At an exhibition, there are plenty of people who buy it, so there's no shortage of business, and it will be remembered, but it won't leave a lasting impression.

But if it were free, people who come and go from the exhibition would spread the name "Friendship Supermarket" all over the world.

There's no need for Lu Yuan to say anything; when he needs cooperation, people willing to sincerely cooperate with him will emerge.

"It's not a good solution, it's just a last resort. You have to help me out today while no one's around."

Lu Yuan spoke with a hint of helplessness.

Even though he had already spoken to Hu Lili before, he couldn't change his mind in a short time and still preferred to treat her as his younger sister.

After saying all that, he looked at Sui Tingting and said...

"At the trade fair, a few people talked to me about an order. I need to settle that first. There will be new arrangements later, and I'll discuss them with you then."

"Boss, you don't need to explain anything to me. I know you must have your own reasons for doing this, and I won't overthink it."

Sui Tingting said with a smile.

Lu Yuan then nodded.

While he was busy with the trade fair, Sui Tingting managed the store very well on her own, without him having to worry about anything, including checking the accounts. She didn't have a single problem or issue to point out.

That alone was enough to make Lu Yuan happy.

After arriving at the warehouse he rented, Hu Lili looked at the warehouse in front of her and then at the broom she was using to sweep the floor.

"Boss, are you serious? The two of us are going to build such a huge warehouse?"

"Um."

Lu Yuan spoke with a smile.

For the next two hours, Lu Yuan and Hu Lili began cleaning. Although the warehouse looked tidy, the floor was covered with a thin layer of dust.

With a sweep of the broom, the dust was stirred up, and in no time the two of them were covered in dust.

Later, it was Hu Lili who brought some water, and they finally managed to clean the place up.

Hu Lili wiped the sweat from her face. The dust and sweat mixed together, making her look like a little cat.

Lu Yuan burst into laughter when he saw this.

"Hu Lili, you really do look like a fox. Your name is quite accurate, and it's not too far off from what I guessed."

"You're the one who's criticizing me? Why don't you take a look at yourself?"

Hu Lili paused for a moment, looked at Lu Yuan who was covered in dust and dirt, and then burst into loud laughter.

He couldn't help but pat him on the shoulder and say something.

"You look much better like this than before."

"real?"

Lu Yuan wiped his face, and the dust on his face turned into mud.

The two laughed at each other as they washed their faces before letting Hu Lili leave.

After Hu Lili left, Lu Yuan took out a notebook containing all the orders he had negotiated. He took out the goods one by one and put them away before closing the warehouse door.

After finishing all that, Uncle Ma came out and saw Lu Yuan busy here. He smiled and said...

"Xiao Yuan, you're quite diligent. I clean this warehouse regularly, but it doesn't feel clean."

"no."

Lu Yuan quickly shook his head and greeted him with a smile.

"That's definitely not true, but I use it to store food, so it's better to keep it clean so that customers can feel at ease."

"Well said. With someone like you doing business, I feel very reassured."

Uncle Ma touched his bald head and said with a smile.

Lu Yuan felt a little embarrassed by what he said, and looking at him, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration and said.

"By the way, Uncle Ma, I've heard my dad talk about his glorious deeds quite a bit. Tell me properly, how much money did he actually win from you?"

"Don't listen to that old Lu's nonsense. Your Uncle Ma has never won any money here."

Uncle Ma quickly shook his head to indicate that he had nothing.

Lu Yuan smiled but didn't continue. After saying goodbye to Uncle Ma, he went to a nearby store to make a phone call.

Pick up the notebook and call each of them one by one according to the records, informing them to prepare to pick up the goods.