Huayu98: Starting with mentoring pop divas

Li Shuo woke up very early.

I got up and drew back the curtains. At 6:30 a.m., it was already light in Repulse Bay, and a thin layer of mist was floating on the sea.

Li Shuo was thinking about the conversation he had with Aunt Qin and his father last night, which lasted until late at night, about the plan to launch the "Hailao" (Haidilao) hot pot brand across the country.

In 1998, Haidilao still only had a few stores in Jianyang, and its first step towards expanding nationwide, the Chang'an store, was still in the planning stages.

To be honest, Li Shuo didn't think there was anything wrong or burdensome about "grabbing a table" or "Haidilao".

He knew there was a proven good model with low barriers to entry, and his father, Li Mingyao, had control over the national "ingredient" supply chain and funds.

Coupled with Aunt Qin Yu's business acumen, she was in no way inferior to Yang Lijuan, who later established the "Haidilao" service model and was known as the "most outstanding waitress".

The service details for welcoming and seeing off guests, as well as the efficient management and control, can be further optimized.

Furthermore, I can provide timely guidance from behind, especially when things are on the rise, to prevent making wrong decisions and falling into pitfalls.

The overall operation is really simple, and it might even be easier to do.

At the peak of China's catering market, Chinese cuisine will account for 80.5%, a market worth nearly 3.2 trillion yuan.

Hot pot occupies the largest share of Chinese catering, reaching a peak of around 6 billion yuan in those years.

Since the beginning of the millennium, its compound annual growth rate has been higher than China's GDP growth rate.

The entire industry is in a period of rapid growth, and once it has matured, the valuations of companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange are extremely impressive.

This transformed the businessman, originally from Jianyang, China, into the richest man in Singapore.

Then I remembered that there was also the intermediate ingredient link, and that would have to wait until the nationwide layout was gradually established.

It can also stimulate Li Mingyao's company to expand its entire industrial chain.

So Li Shuo's "hijacking" is simply to reduce the number of so-called richest people in Singapore in the future. What does it have to do with a catering company that is dedicated to building a Chinese brand?

I remember Aunt Qin was a little confused at first, but after listening to him explain the business model, expansion steps, and service positioning, her eyes changed.

Furthermore, Li Shuo specifically mentioned that once the "Hi Pot" model is stable, they also need to create "Little Hi Pot" (Xiabu Xiabu).

Having worked in the catering industry herself, she could tell whether the deal was feasible after just one listen and a little thought.

The three of them talked until 1 a.m., and the initial plan had been outlined.

Alright, let's take it one step at a time. Anyway, there's more to come regarding his "bargaining" later.

Li Shuo wasn't "greedy." While preparing to upgrade his system rank after debuting in the entertainment industry, he also picked out some good business models that could be operated by others to arrange.

He can just stay behind the scenes and keep watch.

Now...

He was getting ready to go out for his morning exercise, to get used to and test his body, which he felt had changed quite a bit.

Yesterday, after getting off the plane, my dad noticed that he had grown a lot taller after his trip to the United States. Aunt Qin, who hadn't seen him for a while, noticed it even more.

When measured at home, Li Shuo has grown from 178cm to 183cm.

Li Mingyao chuckled and said it was all because of his strong genes!

Li Shuo laughed along with him... Absolutely... The reward he won was "Thor's height template"... That's still 7cm, there's still room for growth.

He changed into a set of sportswear he had bought in the United States, and then looked in his suitcase at a box he had found while packing on the afternoon of his departure.

It opened to reveal a men's watch.

The Breitling Emergency, launched in 1995, was designed for pilots and explorers. It features an emergency beacon antenna hidden on the side of the watch, allowing it to send out distress signals in case of emergency.

It seems that Natalie Portman spent most of the salary Li Shuo gave her on buying this watch.

Afraid he would refuse, she secretly stuffed it into his suitcase. She only discovered it later when she was packing for her flight.

Looking at the watch, Li Shuo thought for a moment, smiled wryly, put the watch on his wrist, and went out.

I started jogging from the entrance of Yifeng, downhill, gradually increasing the pace.

Then he discovered something: this body felt fucking amazing.

Breathing, steps, arm swings—every movement was as smooth as if it had been lubricated.

It's been almost 30 minutes, and the speed hasn't slowed down at all.

He even sped up twice on that uphill stretch of road.

There was no hard, impactful feeling in my knees, no burning sensation in my lungs while running, and no increasing soreness or swelling in my calves as I ran.

Only the wind in my ears and the feeling of exhilaration.

Li Shuo couldn't help but speed up again.

On the downhill section of Repulse Bay Road, he took a step and lurched forward as if he had been launched.

There happened to be a foreigner walking his dog near a few old banyan trees. As Li Shuo ran past, the dog barked loudly a few times. By the time its owner reacted, he only saw a back view before it quickly disappeared.

Li Shuo's lips curled up.

This feeling is something I couldn't imagine. In my previous life, let alone my middle-aged state, even at the same age of sixteen or seventeen, I would have been left far behind by this body.

As he turned onto the seaside promenade, he slowed down and looked around to make sure no one was there.

He found a flat stretch of beach and began trying out each of the items the system had given him:

He did six sets of sprints and shuttle runs before he felt his heart rate get a little strained, just like the Flying Tigers' physical fitness test.

But my physical endurance has improved a lot.

Next, I used my fingers to form a sword and unleashed my body movements and footwork using the "Emei Sword Technique." I walked the steps of the sword technique twice. How should I put it?

If he were attacked... I don't know how effective his counterattack would be... but with his somewhat alluring movements... it should be very difficult for others to hurt him.

Then came the "Chenjiagou Tai Chi Three Moves (Stealing)," where he stood still and slowly demonstrated the moves, a technique he had used when he snatched a paparazzi's camera in America.

Now that I've done two rounds of this, the muscles on my body feel like they've been ironed by a hand, and all the slightly sore areas have opened up.

Is this the effect of internal martial arts as described in the movie? And this is only three moves I secretly learned.

After doing all of the above, I broke a sweat, but my breathing remained steady.

Li Shuo let out a sigh of relief.

This level of physical fitness and strength is undoubtedly at the world-class athlete level.

Finally, the ballet dancers and modern dancers were tested... This flexibility and control?!?

He could easily do a standing split by simply thinking about the movements, lifting one leg directly over his shoulder.

Even more outrageous is the other foot, which is standing on one pointe as in ballet.

He was supported by the toes of one foot, as steady as if he were nailed to the ground.

If it weren't for the wrong shoes, then it would be a perfectly standard movement.

The foreigner who had just been shocked by Li Shuo's "speeding" walked over and saw Li Shuo standing in a split with one leg out of the air, standing perfectly straight, and his eyes widened in disbelief.

Wait a minute... why is this foreign guy looking at me like that?!

Then I suddenly remembered that "Beautiful Boy's Love Amplification Aura"!

Holy crap! Foreigners really do have a high "basic rate"!

Li Shuo quickly put his legs down, turned around, raised his hand and made two international "greeting" gestures, then quickly disappeared into the foreigner's regretful eyes, leaving only a few barks of dogs behind him.

On his way home to Repulse Bay, he glanced at his watch.

It's almost 8:30.

Today I need to go to the international school where I'm still enrolled to cancel my leave and also take the time to go through the exams I've been taking.

When we were a few minutes away from Yifeng's house, we smelled a fragrance.

The aroma of roasting, mixed with the bitterness of coffee, wafted over from behind the greenery on the beach I was passing.

Li Shuo looked over and saw a sign that read: Caffe Parabolica.

Upon smelling it again, the aroma of baking is quite authentic.

My stomach was already growling after I finished the test... and the hunger pangs were getting stronger.

It seems that as physical fitness improves, the energy expenditure is also very direct...

At the same time, the system gave Li Shuo a prompt in his mind.

[A female celebrity who could potentially become a confidante has been identified; should a partnership be formed?]

...?

He thought for a moment, then, with a touch of curiosity, went over and pushed open the door to the coffee shop.

Step into this small shop.

A small blackboard stands next to the bar, with today's recommendations written on it in chalk.

Signature English scones, avocado toast, and classic all-day breakfast.

The glass display case on the counter showed several kinds of bread and desserts, including croissants, Danish pastries, and blueberry muffins, all fresh out of the oven.

Li Shuo didn't rush to find out who his target was.

To be honest, he's not really in a hurry to tie anyone down right now.

Firstly, most of the female stars who debuted and became popular recently are older than him.

The reason I previously bound myself to Sammi's system to form a good relationship was simply because I had just been reborn and needed to test the system.

Moreover, this woman has a good character and connections in the industry, and Li Shuo really likes her film and music works, so they became entangled.

Sister Shuqi is also very naive. It really wasn't easy for her... coming from that kind of family and at that age, she stepped into this "muddy" industry...

Li Shuo has no other thoughts now, he just thought at the time that she had quite a few film and television works.

After studying the system for a while, I roughly understand how to play. At the same time, combined with the events in my memory, I found that I can find a good way to help her and exchange her good karma for rewards, which will then bind us.

As for the two from the United States, frankly speaking, it was a matter of chance and a fairly good impression.

He feels that it's enough for now.

He wouldn't have bothered to form a positive connection with someone unless he met someone suitable and amazing.

He carefully examined the food first, then ordered two signature waffles, one of everything in the glass display case, and a cup of Americano.

After ordering, he felt it looked like a lot, but his stomach probably didn't feel like it was enough... Oh well, he'll have something to eat first.

As Li Shuo came in and was talking to the shop assistant to place his order, a young woman sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window was also watching him.