Super Rich: It all started when I met a young woman in a sleeper car.

At 6 p.m. on Friday, a long queue had already formed in front of the "Xunwei Instant Noodles" store in MixC World.

Most of the people in the line were young people in their early twenties. Some were wearing modified school uniform jackets, and some were holding yellowed student IDs. They were all taking pictures of the "Nostalgic Graduation Ceremony" sign at the entrance of the store.

Inside the store, things were in complete chaos.

The "desks" seating area was full, and those who arrived later had to stand in the waiting area at the "back door of the classroom." But no one complained, because the waiting area also became a photo spot—Li Qian set up a model of a real classroom back door with a frosted glass panel, and several people were posing as if the homeroom teacher was peeking in, asking their friends to take photos for them.

The interactive area, which Yang Xiaotao was in charge of, was packed with people.

"The hopscotch points competition is about to begin! The top three will receive a 'no-homework card'!" She shouted through a plastic megaphone until her voice was hoarse, but her face was flushed with excitement.

Several young people immediately took off their coats and started jumping around in the chalk squares, while a group of people surrounded them, cheering and taking pictures.

"Team up with sandbags for a PK battle! Winners will receive an 'Outstanding Class Leader' badge!" In another corner, Lin Xinyue was temporarily pulled in to be a referee and was frantically keeping score.

Li Qian weaved through the crowd like a fish, checking the food preparation speed here, comforting customers who had been waiting too long there, and sharing some particularly good customer photos through the shop's account.

Standing next to the cashier, Chen Xun looked at the bustling, somewhat chaotic scene before him and finally felt a weight lifted from his heart.

Bet right.

These days, people aren't just consuming noodles; they're consuming emotional value. This wave of "nostalgia" has gone completely wild.

【Ding! 】

The "Nostalgic Graduation Ceremony" themed event received a warm market response, with store traffic, engagement, and social media exposure all far exceeding expectations.

[It has been determined that the host's investment in the "Seeking Delicious Instant Noodles" themed store at MixC World has yielded above-market returns.]

Team collaboration efficiency and execution: Extremely high.

[Rebate calculation for successful triggering of special events...]

[Tenfold basic return: 850,000 yuan (based on an additional investment of 850,000 yuan during the promotion).]

[Due to the event's explosive impact, additional factors have been added...]

[Critical hit triggered! Final rebate amount: 1,700,000 yuan.]

[The money has arrived.]

One million seven hundred thousand.

Chen Xun looked at the text message on his phone, a smile involuntarily creeping onto his face. This was faster money-making than robbing a bank, and the best part was it was all legal and legitimate, plus it made the shop a hit.

"Big brother! Noodles! We're running out of noodles!" Yang Xiaotao squeezed through the crowd, her forehead covered in sweat. "The kitchen said they only have enough for nine o'clock!"

"Tell the kitchen to speed things up. I'll contact the original store to urgently request additional supplies," Lin Xinyue said to Chen Xun without looking up from her calculator. "At this rate, tonight's revenue will break records. But the costs will be high too, especially the gifts and discounts..."

"Let's not worry about the costs for now." Chen Xun waved his hand. "Our goal tonight is to maintain the atmosphere and build a good reputation. Breaking revenue records is a good thing. Even if we break even, we've still gained popularity and attention."

Li Qian also came over. She seemed calmer than Yang Xiaotao and Lin Xinyue, but her eyes were bright. "The online buzz has already started, and we've climbed into the top three on the local lifestyle list. It seems like a few local food bloggers are here too; I saw their filming equipment."

"Very good." Chen Xun nodded. "Keep it up. Xiao Tao, keep an eye on the interactive area and make sure nothing goes wrong. Xin Yue, keep a close eye on the inventory and sales volume, and adjust accordingly. Li Qian, pay close attention to online public opinion, and deal with any negative trends immediately."

"Understood!" the three women replied in unison, and then plunged back into the crowd.

As Chen Xun watched the three of them busy in different areas, he suddenly felt a pang of emotion.

Just over six months ago, they were the "energetic young women" who kept him awake on the train. Now, however, they are capable of standing on their own and supporting the trial operation of a booming new store.

Time is truly a strange thing.

The event lasted until 10:30 p.m., and there were still many customers waiting outside the store who hadn't gotten a turn.

Chen Xun had no choice but to grab a megaphone and go out to apologize: "Dear students and alumni, I'm so sorry! We've almost finished preparing the ingredients and gifts for today. For the sake of everyone's experience, we'll call it a day! Next Friday, we'll officially open, and the activities will be upgraded. We promise you'll have an even better time then!"

A chorus of disappointed boos rose from the crowd, but most people still smiled and dispersed, with many taking photos with the "classroom door" before leaving.

After seeing off the last group of customers, the roller shutter door was pulled down, and the world instantly became quiet.

The store was a mess. Empty bowls and tissues were piled on the "desks", beanbags were scattered everywhere in the interactive area, and the chalk drawings on the blackboard were covered with all sorts of strange graffiti.

Yang Xiaotao slumped down onto a "chair": "My God... I'm exhausted... My legs don't even feel like my own anymore..."

Lin Xinyue leaned against the cashier's counter, her fingers still tapping away on the calculator, but a smile on her face: "I did a rough calculation... tonight's revenue is about three days' worth of sales for a single restaurant on this mall's food and beverage floor on a normal day."

Li Qian slowly walked over, holding a rag in her hand, and gently wiped a "desk," saying, "Everyone's gone. Zhou Wenbin... didn't come."

Chen Xun was about to grab the mop when he heard this and paused.

Yes, it was Zhou Wenbin. As the landlord and "ally," he didn't even show up for the entire trial opening event of the new store, which was so important.

"Something might be wrong," Chen Xun said, continuing to fetch the mop.

"I sent him a reminder about the event this afternoon." Li Qian continued wiping the table, her voice calm. "He replied, 'Received, wishing it a great success.' But he neither said he would come nor that he wouldn't."

Lin Xinyue looked up: "Could it be... that he thinks our topic is too noisy, and he doesn't like it?"

"He's the landlord, not the customer. Does it matter if he likes it or not?" Yang Xiaotao rubbed her leg. "As long as he pays the rent on time, that's all that matters."

Chen Xun didn't respond. He recalled the vague unease he felt after the last inspection when Lin Xinyue mentioned Zhou Wenbin recommending suppliers to her.

Now this unease is resurfacing.

But now is not the time to think about it in detail.

"Alright, let's clean up first." Chen Xun handed the mop to Yang Xiaotao. "Let's finish quickly so we can celebrate."

Upon hearing about the celebration, Yang Xiaotao perked up again, grabbing the mop: "I'll do it! What are we celebrating? Late-night snacks?"

The four of them worked for almost an hour to restore the mess to its "nostalgic classroom" appearance.

Most of the lights were turned off, leaving only a warm glow around the bar. Chen Xun took a few bottles of drinks from the refrigerator, and then magically produced a small cream cake with "Happy Graduation" written crookedly on it.

"Wow! Big brother, you even prepared a cake!" Yang Xiaotao's eyes lit up again.

"To celebrate the successful soft opening of our new store," Chen Xun said, placing the cake on a "desk" and cutting it. "And to celebrate our team winning another great victory."

Lin Xinyue took the cake and smiled, "It's mainly because Chen Xun, you made a brilliant decision, daring to spend money on this kind of theme."

Li Qian also took one and said, "Xiao Tao's interactive design is fun, and Xin Yue's cost control is also good."

With her mouth full of cake, Yang Xiaotao mumbled, "Sister Qian's plan is amazing... mmm, delicious!"

Chen Xun chuckled as he watched them flatter each other: "You're all awesome. Alright, let's get down to business. Tonight's event was a success, and the system's rebate has arrived."

The three women immediately looked at him.

"It's a substantial amount." Chen Xun didn't specify, but his tone was certain. "Therefore, I've decided that 20% of the profits from the first month after the new store officially opens will be allocated as team bonuses. All three of you will receive a share."

"Twenty percent?" Lin Xinyue quickly did the mental calculation, her eyes widening slightly.

"Yes." Chen Xun nodded. "This is what you deserve. Without you, this shop wouldn't be able to get started, and it certainly wouldn't have survived tonight."

Yang Xiaotao refused to eat her cake: "Big brother! You're my own brother!"

Li Qian looked at Chen Xun, remained silent for a few seconds, and then smiled gently: "Thank you."

"Don't thank me," Chen Xun laughed. "Thank you yourselves. There are still tough battles ahead: the official opening, daily operations, and possibly new competition. We're in the same trench now; we'll make money together and shoulder the difficulties together."

"Absolutely!" Yang Xiaotao held up her drink bottle. "From now on, I'll follow Big Brother! I'll do whatever you tell me to do!"

Lin Xinyue and Li Qian also raised their bottles.

The four beverage bottles clinked together, making a crisp sound.

After the celebration and cleaning up the cake remnants, the three girls went home first. Chen Xun said he wanted to check the water and electricity again, so he stayed behind last.

The roller shutter door was completely locked, leaving only the faint light of the safety lamp in the store.

Chen Xun didn't leave immediately. He pulled over a "chair" and sat down in the empty "classroom".

The phone screen lit up, and he checked the system interface again.

In the list of "Currently Bound Investment Targets and Projects", the names of "Xunwei Instant Noodles" MixC World Store and "Yang Xiaotao", "Lin Xinyue", and "Li Qian" are all followed by a prominent "↑" symbol, indicating that the recent rate of return has soared.

Especially for new store projects, the return on investment curve is almost a steep upward straight line.

What does this tell us?

This shows that his initial decision to launch "themed experience stores" was the right one. It also shows that these three girls are indeed his most important "assets" and partners in his business.

The system's favorability rating and rebate mechanism forced him to value relationships with people. But over time, this "investment" seemed to become more than just a cold, hard monetary calculation.

At least tonight, seeing them busy, excited, tired yet satisfied in the crowd, he felt not only the thrill of receiving the rebate, but also a... strange sense of accomplishment.

But how long can this sense of accomplishment last?

Why didn't Zhou Wenbin come tonight? Was he genuinely busy, or is this a sign of a change in his attitude?

Has Jiang Tianxiong really completely given up? Do you think that local tyrant would be willing to accept such a huge loss of face and financial compensation?

Furthermore, as his business grows, more and more people will be watching him. Where will the next "Jiang Tianxiong" appear?

Chen Xun rubbed his temples.

With more and more money, it feels like there are more and more things to worry about. When I was poor, my worries were simple: no money. Now that I have money, my worries have become: how to keep my money, how to make more money, and... how to deal with those who want to steal my money.

He stood up from the "chair" and slowly paced around the dimly lit "classroom".

My finger traced the character "早" (early) carved on the desk.

The road is made step by step. When soldiers come, generals will block them; when water comes, earth will dam it.

The most important thing now is to win the battle of officially opening the new store. With this successful flagship store, he will have the confidence to talk about further expansion and build a deeper moat.

He walked to the blackboard, picked up a piece of chalk, and forcefully wrote a line of words below the original timetable in the corner:

"Grand opening: Next Friday at 6 PM. Stay tuned!"

After finishing writing, he dusted off the chalk dust on his hands, turned around, and left the "nostalgic campus" that he had created himself.

Outside the roller shutter, the city's neon lights still flickered late into the night.

And tonight, his business empire took another significant step forward.