26: Chapter 26 Seizing the Market, Win-Win Cooperation

This meal was not as awkward as imagined.

An hour later, Lin Feng went to the counter to pay the bill.

Qin Yu and Secretary Li Wanqiu actually hit it off quite well and had already become best friends who shared everything.

"I think Lin Feng is very handsome, don't you?"

"He is very handsome, and he is also very capable."

"Xiaoyu, I think he likes you."

"Don't talk nonsense, he definitely likes your type."

"I don't ask for him to like me, I just hope he can keep me company when he's free."

...

"Then what if he has a girlfriend?"

"Watching him be happy is also quite good."

Qin Yu was shocked; she couldn't believe there was such a pure girl in this world.

"Hey, what are you two chatting about?"

Lin Feng returned after paying the bill and, seeing the two of them whispering, asked curiously.

"Nothing, we were just chatting idly."

"Yeah, I feel like I really hit it off with Wanqiu, and we've already exchanged contact information."

Lin Feng checked the time and smiled bitterly, "Oh no, it's past 11 o'clock, you can't get back to the dormitory now."

Qin Yu was fine, as she had stayed over at Lin Feng's place before.

Secretary Li Wanqiu was startled; she had never stayed out all night before and became flustered for a moment.

Lin Feng took out his keys and handed them to Qin Yu.

"You take Wanqiu to sleep at my place; I'll go to an internet cafe tonight."

Both of them were stunned, staring blankly at Lin Feng, not knowing what to do.

"Don't worry, I only have one set of keys, so I won't be coming back in the middle of the night."

Qin Yu and Secretary Li Wanqiu's cheeks flushed slightly; they weren't afraid of Lin Feng returning in the middle of the night.

It was just that they felt bad about Lin Feng giving up his home for them to stay.

"My scooter is parked in the shed over there; you know how to ride it, right? I won't see you off."

Qin Yu snapped out of it, pulled Secretary Li Wanqiu, and said, "I'll take you to Lin Feng's place. Don't worry, he's a gentleman."

...

Secretary Li Wanqiu's mind was a complete blank throughout the whole process; she didn't even know how she ended up there.

One chance encounter, and she actually ended up sleeping at her crush's place.

Everything felt just like a dream.

After watching them leave, Lin Feng lit a cigarette and ordered two bottles of beer to drink.

It was already 11:40 PM, and Xiyangyang Private Kitchen still had half its capacity filled with people drinking.

The boss was cooking in the kitchen, and the proprietress was responsible for collecting the money.

The shop only had one waiter, so they were short-staffed.

"Hello? I'm sorry, it's too late now; we can't deliver any food."

"Hello, Xiyangyang Private Kitchen, I'm sorry, but we're short-staffed right now and can't do food deliveries."

"I'm really sorry, but we have suspended delivery services during this time period."

"Please order a bit earlier tomorrow; our delivery service ends after 7 PM."

In just ten minutes, the proprietress received over a dozen calls.

They were all food delivery orders from nearby internet cafes and hotels.

However, one of the waiters during the day was older and clocked off at 8 PM, so there was only one waiter in the shop at night, and they couldn't spare anyone.

In this era, let alone food delivery apps, even Group Buying hadn't become popular yet.

If he created a domain name for others to sell, he could make a lot of money, but it wouldn't last long.

JD, Taobao, and even the future Pinduoduo and TikTok.

He definitely couldn't get involved in these, at least not for now.

Just because they hadn't been launched didn't mean these big corporations hadn't already developed their internal plans.

He didn't have the ability to intercept them.

However, he still had the ability to try his hand at food delivery services and ride-hailing services.

By seizing the market, he could make money and register his own company.

In 2011, the apple 4 officially launched in China, and shortly after, the Android system would also become widely popular.

If he started a food delivery company, developed an app, and launched the delivery service a few years early, he would definitely soar to success.

"Young man, you haven't left yet?"

The boss had finally finished his work and walked out of the kitchen, sweating profusely, holding a water cup.

He was a bit surprised to see Lin Feng still there.

"Where are those two little girlfriends of yours?"

"Boss, those are just ordinary classmates."

"Hehe, I understand..."

Lin Feng didn't want to waste time and asked, "Boss, how many delivery orders do you get a day here?"

"A day? From noon until early morning, if we delivered constantly without stopping, we would have at least five or six hundred delivery orders."

"It's a pity, though; I can't keep up, and the cost of hiring people is too high."

Lin Feng poured him a glass of wine; the two clinked glasses and finished them in one gulp.

"Do you want me to help you come up with a solution?"

The boss's eyes lit up; he didn't find it absurd at all.

He took out a cigarette and tossed it to Lin Feng, asking modestly, "You're a university student, you must have plenty of ideas. Let's hear them?"

"You can't deliver the food, so I'll help you deliver it."

"You'll help me deliver?"

"That's right, you don't need to pay me a salary; just give me a commission."

The boss was confused but clearly very interested.

He asked curiously, "What do you mean by giving a commission?"

"Time is money. If you are willing to pay 5 yuan for every delivery order, I can arrange for people to help you deliver."

"But a serving of tomato and egg rice bowl is only 10 yuan; 5 yuan for delivery is too expensive, right?"

"That's simple. Set a minimum order requirement: orders over 40 yuan for delivery, and free delivery for orders over 100 yuan. Students will pool their orders together."

The boss's eyes lit up; he felt this method was not only novel but also highly feasible.

By increasing the average transaction value, the profit would be enough to cover the delivery fees.

"Boss, think about it. If it's feasible, you can contact me."

"Wait, I think we can give it a try."

"Boss, let's get to know each other properly. My name is Lin Feng."

"My surname is Wang. Xiao Lin, when can we implement this?"

"In three days. I need to make some preparations, and we'll need to sign a contract."

"Yes, yes, yes, a contract must be signed to ensure the interests of both parties."

The boss agreed without hesitation.

"Then, Boss, I'll take my leave. Once I'm ready, I'll contact you."

"Alright, Xiao Lin, next time you come to eat, I'll give you a 20% discount."

Lin Feng walked out of the restaurant and let out a sigh of relief.

The gears of time are constantly turning; if you aren't prepared, you will be eliminated.

Food delivery is the first step for his real-world economy.

The restaurant saves on labor time, and he makes money; this is a win-win model in the current context of the era.

The next day, at 7:00 AM.

Lin Feng checked out of a nearby business hotel and headed straight for his home.

Just as he reached the bottom of his apartment building, two familiar figures walked out.

"Good morning, did you sleep well last night?"

Lin Feng greeted them with a smile.

Secretary Li Wanqiu looked to be in good spirits and seemed to have rested well.

Compared to the first time she stayed at Lin Feng's place, Qin Yu was much calmer.

"We slept very well. Are you going to school?"

"Yes, I have something to take care of at school today."

"Then this scooter..."

Qin Yu glanced at the scooter and asked softly.

"I'll drive, you two get on."

Lin Feng took the keys, started the scooter, and looked back at the two, who were staring blankly.

"Stop dawdling, we're going to be late."

Qin Yu went behind Lin Feng and sat on it.

Secretary Li Wanqiu snapped out of it, and with a blushing face, squeezed in front of Lin Feng.

This was the morning rush hour.

Lin Feng once again became the center of attention.

Along the way, many people cast envious and jealous glances.

Of course, there was no shortage of old fogies whose gazes were filled with criticism.

After arriving at the school parking shed, Qin Yu and Secretary Li Wanqiu said goodbye and hurried away.

Their faces were rosy red, just like freshly picked apples.