Reborn in 2006, I met Mr. Zhou from the past.

Zhou Chenyu chuckled helplessly, knowing the curiosity in the girl's eyes, and stopped hiding it: "I've rented this place. Can you help me think of something to do with it?"

Su Fengnan looked surprised.

He rented it? Why would he rent a shop next to hers? Was it for her?

The moment this thought crossed her mind, Su Fengnan's calm heart skipped a beat, and the thuds caused her to experience a momentary ringing in her ears.

"Su Fengnan".

She was genuinely curious about Zhou Chenyu's background. The fact that he initially gave her such a high-quality scar-removing cream, knew someone as skilled as Mr. Chen, had expensive tea from the resort, knew how to race cars, and wore clothes of unidentifiable brand but made of excellent fabric… all of this suggested he came from a wealthy and influential family. But what kind of job allowed him such freedom to manage his time?

"Su Fengnan".

Zhou Chenyu gently patted Su Fengnan's shoulder, bringing her back to her senses.

"What are you thinking about? I called you twice and you didn't respond. Come on, give me some advice!"

Upon hearing this, Su Fengnan stammered, "No... Brother Zhou, I'm just a student, I can't give you any good advice."

She spoke almost instinctively, her mind completely blank.

Zhou Chenyu stared at her intently, then couldn't help but smile: "I believe you."

Su Fengnan was stunned by the phrase "I believe in you," and a sudden surge of immense pressure overwhelmed her blank mind. Her face flushed slightly, and she hurried into the shop in front of her, almost as if she were fleeing in embarrassment.

Zhou Chenyu chuckled and followed her into the shop. He had noticed the girl's emotional changes; he just wanted her to gradually understand his feelings.

Su Fengnan looked around the shop, her heart pounding uncontrollably. She took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, silently reciting a calming mantra three times before forcibly regaining her composure.

Meanwhile, Su Fengxia and Yanzi had already entered Lingshan Park. It was packed with people, bustling with activity. The two strolled leisurely up the stone steps, seeing many golden monkeys along the way.

"Sister Yanzi, look! That baby monkey is still nursing, so cute!"

"Stay away, or it might scratch you," Yanzi quickly tugged at Su Fengxia.

"It's nothing, ah—" Before she could finish speaking, a monkey suddenly darted out from the side and snatched the bag of snacks from Su Fengxia's hand.

"My snacks..." Su Fengxia tried to snatch them.

Swallow pulled her back: "Forget it, give it to it. Let's stay away, they're fierce at fighting over things."

"real?"

"Yeah, my friend got scratched by a monkey last time and had to get vaccinated."

"All right……"

The two continued up the mountain, burned incense and prayed to Buddha, ate a vegetarian meal, and then leisurely went to the back of the mountain to row a boat. It was Su Fengxia's first time there, and she was curious about everything. Yanzi was extremely patient, explaining what she could and letting her imagination run wild when she couldn't answer. One was naive and dared to ask questions, the other bold and dared to speak, and they had a wonderful time.

Meanwhile, Su Fengnan was experiencing a storm of emotions after seeing the shop Zhou Chenyu had rented. After hesitating for a long time, she finally spoke, "Brother Zhou must have had a plan before renting it, so I won't presume to teach you anything."

Zhou Chenyu put his hands in his pockets and looked at the shop: "Hmm, I really haven't thought of anything yet. I'd really like to hear what good ideas you have."

Su Fengnan walked to the door and looked around at the street. Zhou Chenyu followed her out.

"Brother Zhou, do you really want me to say it?" Su Fengnan looked at him earnestly.

"Um."

"Okay, then I'll just say a few words. Don't mind if I don't say it well."

"Okay." Zhou Chenyu's eyes were full of anticipation.

"This area is mostly residential, and there are two schools not far away. If you don't want to lose money, you either need to open a restaurant or sell things that children can use; you'll definitely have no shortage of customers."

Zhou Chenyu thought for a moment: "I haven't considered catering. Tell me something that the child could use."

Su Fengnan paused for a moment: "A small children's playground, or a maternity and baby store."

"Which one do you prefer?" Zhou Chenyu asked, looking at her.

"A maternity and baby store. But..."

Su Fengnan, having raised a child herself, knew all too well how popular successful maternity and baby stores were in later generations. Infant formula, complementary foods, clothes, diapers, toys, and weekly swimming and bathing trips to the store—which of these didn't make money? No matter the era, money from children and women is always the easiest to earn.

But she hesitated, because she had a bolder idea—to complement her cake shop and provide a quiet place.

A hint of appreciation flashed in Zhou Chenyu's eyes. He hadn't expected that Su Fengnan, a girl, would think of this. But he was even more eager to hear what she hadn't finished saying.

"That's a good idea. What else is there? Tell me more."

Su Fengnan then shared her experience of raising children in her previous life and explained in detail the successful business model of a maternity and baby store.

"If Brother Zhou is in a hurry to recoup his investment, a maternity and baby store is a good choice. But if you're not in a hurry..." She paused, then said seriously, "I actually really hope that there can be a bookstore/study room next to my store."

"A study room in a bookstore?" Zhou Chenyu's eyes lit up. "Tell me more about it."

Su Fengnan didn't hold back and rattled off all the advantages and disadvantages of study rooms that she knew from her previous life.

Half an hour later, after she finished speaking, Zhou Chenyu already had a complete template in his mind. He looked at her and smiled slightly: "Actually, in first-tier cities, maternity and baby stores are already quite well-established, but there's still an opportunity to get a share of the pie here."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "But a study room in a bookstore is a very novel concept. I'm not in a hurry to break even; I can give it a try later."

Su Fengnan thought about it and agreed: "The city is undergoing renovations everywhere, and the newly built commercial districts and residential areas are all potential customers."

She hadn't expected that Zhou Chenyu, instead of wanting a quick return on investment, would actually agree with her unconventional idea. Su Fengnan looked at him, a smile playing on her lips, and shrugged gently.

As they were chatting, the designer arrived. She was a young woman in her thirties. After inspecting the two shops and taking measurements, the group went to a nearby coffee shop to discuss the matter. Su Fengnan reviewed the previous renderings, offered some suggestions for revisions, and after a detailed discussion with the designer, they arranged to see the new drawings the next day.

Zhou Chenyu's shop was also handed over to this designer. By the time the meeting was over, it was past lunchtime.

Su Fengnan was already starving: "Brother Zhou, now that we've finished talking, why don't we grab a bite to eat together nearby? It's on me."

Zhou Chenyu readily agreed. He looked at the designer and said, "Senior Sister Mei, shall we go together?"

"I have an appointment later, so I won't join you. Maybe next time," Designer Mei said with a smile, glancing at the time.

After designer Mei left, Zhou Chenyu and Su Fengnan went to a restaurant for a meal, and then drove to the market to look at baking equipment, processing tools, refrigeration equipment and auxiliary tools.

After browsing the market, Su Fengnan had a general understanding of the equipment needed and its prices, and felt more confident.

As the sun set, Zhou Chenyu and Su Fengnan drove back to the hotel.