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

When the car returned to the shop, it was almost dark by the time the four people got out.

Yang Xiaotao stretched and said, "I'm exhausted. My legs are completely worn out today."

Lin Xinyue locked the car and looked at Chen Xun: "Now...a meeting?"

"Open it." Chen Xun walked into the shop. "Right now, strike while the iron is hot."

The four people entered the office, and the lights came on, making their eyes a little blurry.

Chen Xun pulled out a chair and sat down, pointing to the person opposite him: "Sit down, don't stand."

The three women sat down. Yang Xiaotao took out the unfinished cup of soy milk from her bag, inserted the straw, and took a sip.

"Let's get to the conclusion first," Chen Xun said. "There are wolves in the university town area, so we'll stay away. The cinema area presents opportunities, but also pitfalls. The question now is, will we jump into those pits, and how?"

Li Qian pulled out a few sheets of paper from the folder and spread them on the table: "These are some ideas I put together in the car, about several directions for the renovation of the cinema space."

Lin Xinyue also took out her phone: "I've calculated a preliminary budget."

Yang Xiaotao blinked: "I...I have an idea."

"Let's take it one at a time." Chen Xun looked at Lin Xinyue. "You go first, tell me the budget."

Lin Xinyue turned her phone screen towards Chen Xun: "Based on the most basic renovations, fire protection upgrades, rewiring the water and electricity systems, and structural reinforcement are the three fixed costs that can't be avoided. I added a 20% margin to the figure the boss mentioned earlier, so it's roughly this amount."

She gave a number.

Yang Xiaotao gasped, "So many?!"

"This is just the basics." Lin Xinyue swiped the screen. "Then there's the zoning and decoration. If we do a uniform decoration for the whole store according to our current 'nostalgic campus' style, the materials, labor, design fees, plus this amount."

She gave another number.

Yang Xiaotao almost dropped the soy milk cup in her hand.

Li Qian calmly replied, "But this is based on a unified renovation of the entire store. What if it's divided into zones?"

"Division?" Chen Xun looked at her.

"Yes." Li Qian pointed to the simple floor plan on the paper. "The cinema has four floors. We don't necessarily have to take it all at once. We can renovate it by floor or by area. For example, we can renovate the lobby on the first floor and half of the second floor first, turning them into a 'themed dining area' and a 'nostalgic movie viewing area' to open first. We can leave the third and fourth floors alone for now, and work on them slowly once we have more cash flow."

Yang Xiaotao's eyes lit up: "Yes, yes, yes! That's exactly what I meant! Installment renovations mean less financial pressure!"

Lin Xinyue frowned: "But if we renovate the areas, the overall cohesion will be compromised. Also, if we renovate later, there might be issues with inconsistent styles, and secondary construction will also affect business operations."

"Then let's make each section unique," Yang Xiaotao said enthusiastically. "Look, on the first floor, we can make it a... trendy food and beverage area, selling our signature instant noodles, along with some light snacks. The second floor can be a retro movie theater, showing old films and selling popcorn and cola. The third floor can later become an interactive game area, with board games, murder mystery games, and things like that. The fourth floor can be used as offices or warehouses. Each area can have a slightly different style, but the overall theme will still be 'Finding Instant Noodles'."

She gestured as she spoke, her face flushed with excitement.

Li Qian nodded: "Xiao Tao's idea is good. Dividing the space into zones not only reduces initial investment but also allows us to test the popularity of different business formats. The food and beverage zone ensures cash flow, the movie theater zone creates a differentiated experience, and the gaming zone increases repeat purchases and dwell time. Three floors, three profit models, mutually driving traffic."

Lin Xinyue looked down and tapped on her phone again, then looked up: "If we calculate based on zoned renovations, the initial investment can be reduced by... about 40%. But the costs of later renovations will accumulate, so overall, the total investment may be 5% to 10% higher than a one-time renovation."

"But the financial pressure is spread out," Chen Xun said. "And we can invest while making profits, so the risk is controllable."

He paused, then looked at Li Qian: "Could you be more specific about the three districts you just mentioned?"

Li Qian picked up a pen and drew on the paper as she spoke: "First floor, themed food and beverage area. The core business is still selling instant noodles, but the environment needs to be upgraded to create a trendy, photogenic style suitable for taking pictures and checking in. We can introduce some light catering supply chains, such as cooperating with local bakeries and juice shops to enrich the product line and reduce the pressure on our own kitchen and inventory risks."

"Second floor, the nostalgic movie viewing area." She marked out the second area, "We'll keep the original seats and big screen of the cinema, but renovate and upgrade them. We won't show new movies, but only old movies and cartoons from the 80s and 90s. The ticket price will be low, and we'll mainly make money by selling nostalgic snack combos. Popcorn, cola, and spicy strips, paired with our instant noodles, will be made into a 'movie viewing combo'."

"Third floor, interactive game area." She pointed to the third area, "This can be developed later. Set up board games, arcade machines, and even a few small murder mystery rooms. Target young people, charge by the hour, or sell unlimited play vouchers. Link it with the food and beverage area and the movie theater area, so that customers can get discounts on food and movies with their game area receipts."

After she finished speaking, she put down her pen and looked at Chen Xun.

The office was silent for a few seconds.

Yang Xiaotao spoke first: "Wow, Sister Li Qian, you've thought of everything!"

Lin Xinyue pondered, "The catering area has stable cash flow, the movie theater area has strong differentiation, and the gaming area has high growth potential. The logic is sound. But the problem is also obvious—with too many functions, will the positioning become unclear? Do customers come in to eat, watch a movie, or play games? If we do everything but excel at nothing, we will actually lose customers."

Li Qian said, "Therefore, the zoning needs to be clear and the signage needs to be concise. As soon as guests enter, they should know that the first floor is for dining, the second floor is for watching movies, and the third floor is for playing games. It's not about letting one guest experience everything at the same time, but about allowing different types of guests to find what they want. Families might go straight to the second floor, couples might eat on the first floor first and then go to the second floor, and friends gathering might go directly to the third floor."

Chen Xun listened, his fingers tapping lightly on the table.

【Ding! 】

[The host has been detected to be conducting in-depth planning for the "Large-scale Space Innovation Transformation and Multi-business Integration" project.]

[Investment Nature: Innovation and Model Exploration in Commercial Spaces.]

[Investment Amount: Estimated (phased renovation; initial investment may be lower, but total cost may increase).]

[Pre-assessment for triggering 10x return...]

[Under evaluation...]

[Due to the program's differentiated competitive advantages, risk diversification features, and clear profit model, the estimated rebate coefficient is extremely high.]

[Note: If the project is launched and successfully operated, a high-return period will be triggered.]

The system notification sounded in my mind.

Chen Xun's face didn't change much, but he felt a little more at ease.

The system has approved this direction.

He looked at Yang Xiaotao: "What about the visual design? It's divided into sections, but how can people understand it at a glance?"

Yang Xiaotao immediately sat up straight: "I've got it! The first floor will be brightly colored, mainly yellow and orange, lively and perfect for taking photos. The second floor will be darker, with deep blue and dark green to create a cinema atmosphere, and old movie posters on the walls. The third floor will be colorful, like neon lights, youthful and trendy. The lighting, furniture, and signage on each floor will all be distinct. Even if a guest goes to the wrong floor, they'll immediately feel, 'Oh, this floor is different.'"

Lin Xinyue added, "But the overall logo and brand font must be consistent. Each floor must have the 'Seeking Flavors Instant Noodles' sign, so that customers don't forget whose store this is."

"Yes!" Yang Xiaotao nodded vigorously, "We can't lose sight of the brand image."

Chen Xun leaned back in his chair and scanned the three people in front of him.

Lin Xinyue stared at the budget, Li Qian analyzed the model, and Yang Xiaotao envisioned the design.

Three people, three perspectives, but the same goal.

He took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

"Okay," Chen Xun said. "Let's do it this way. We'll renovate in three phases, starting with the dining area on the first floor, followed by the movie theater on the second floor, and reserving space for the games area on the third floor."

He looked at Lin Xinyue: "The budget will be recalculated in installments. I need to see a detailed financial plan and payback period."

Lin Xinyue nodded: "Okay."

He looked at Li Qian: "You take the lead in refining the specific operational plans, profit models, and supply chain connections for the three districts. Especially the light catering supply chain, go and talk to a few companies as soon as possible."

Li Qian replied, "Understood."

He finally looked at Yang Xiaotao: "Visual scheme, zoning design, renderings, get them out as soon as possible. I need to see what the actual product will look like."

Yang Xiaotao patted her chest and declared, "Leave it to me! I'll find inspiration tonight!"

Chen Xun paused, then added, "Also, Li Qian reminded me. The brand registration can't be delayed."

Li Qian looked up at him.

"Next week," Chen Xun said, "Li Qian, you'll be in charge of initiating the trademark registration process for 'Xunwei Instant Noodles.' Register it in all classes; don't skimp on necessary expenses. Also, find a reliable law firm to prepare all the contract templates for the future."

Li Qian's eyes lit up: "Okay."

Yang Xiaotao asked curiously, "Brother, registering a trademark takes a long time, doesn't it?"

"It takes time," Chen Xun said, "but the sooner we submit it, the sooner we can have peace of mind. We're being watched now; the university town is a prime example. Once the sign is up, we need to quickly plant the flag and let others know that this place is taken."

Lin Xinyue smiled and said, "Planting a flag...that's your analogy."

"The words may be rough, but the principle is sound," Chen Xun said. "Jiang Tianxiong may be gone, but there will be many who want to reap the benefits. We need to tighten the fence first."

The office was quiet for a while.

The air conditioner hummed, and the sky outside the window was completely dark.

Chen Xun stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the lights of the buildings outside.

"This cinema project," he said, his back to the three women, "is our first flagship store, and also our first standardized model store. If it succeeds, we'll have a template, data, and experience to draw upon when opening branches. If it fails..."

He didn't finish speaking.

But all three women understood.

If things go wrong, it's not just about losing money; it's also about damaging confidence and delaying expansion.

Yang Xiaotao whispered, "Big brother, we can make it work, right?"

Chen Xun turned around, looked at her, then at Lin Xinyue and Li Qian.

"Whether it works or not depends on ourselves," he said. "We have the money. We have the manpower. We have the plan. The rest is just doing it."

He walked back to the table and placed his hands on it.

"That's all for today's meeting. Everyone understands their tasks, right?"

The three women nodded.

"clear."

"Understood."

"Uh-huh!"

"Then the meeting is adjourned." Chen Xun waved his hand. "Eat when you're ready, rest when you're ready. Starting tomorrow, everyone get back to work."

The three women stood up and began packing their things.

As Yang Xiaotao stuffed notebooks into her bag, she said, "I'm going back to draw now! When inspiration strikes, nothing can stop it!"

Lin Xinyue called out to her, "Let's walk together, I'm going the same way."

Li Qian said to Chen Xun, "I'll organize the materials for the brand registration tonight and give you a list tomorrow."

Chen Xun nodded: "Okay."

The three women left the office.

The door closed, leaving Chen Xun alone in the room.

He sat back in his chair and closed his eyes.

I went through everything we had just discussed in my mind.

Zoning, budget, supply chain, brand registration.

One link leads to another.

He opened his eyes, took out his phone, and opened the bank's app.

The balance figure is very stable.

But he knew that these numbers would fluctuate frequently from now on.

Spending money like water.

But every penny spent must be rewarded.

He turned off his phone and leaned back in his chair.

The city lights outside the window were bright.

And their first flagship store will shine its own light amidst those lights.

Even now, it's just a blueprint.