264: Chapter 264 A Little Talented Nikki! A Slightly More Open Direct-Sale Store!

Chapter 264: A Gifted Nuannuan! Slightly Opening Up Directly-Managed Stores!

Su Yang could tell that Liu Jianda had likely researched the companies under Jufan Holdings thoroughly before accepting the invitation.

When the conversation turned to Spark Media, the ninety-point girl sitting next to Su Yang, whose stage name was Xiao Ling, suddenly asked, "Chairman Su, do you think I'm suited to be an influencer?"

Su Yang glanced at her, pretending to think while actually performing a deduction, and then said:

"If you have some free time, you can give it a try!"

"Chairman Su, what about me?"

The girl next to Liu Jianda, whose stage name was Nuannuan, asked curiously.

Su Yang glanced at her, and then his eyebrows twitched slightly. "You could focus on developing along this path!"

Nuannuan's eyes lit up. "Really?"

She could feel that Su Yang's evaluation of her was quite high.

It was even higher than his evaluation of the more beautiful Xiao Ling!

"You can!" Su Yang said seriously. "You have potential!"

Nuannuan was the only one among the three girls whose morality attribute exceeded 60.

However, if she continued to stay here, it was normal for her morality attribute to decline.

As one faces more and more temptations, their bottom line as a person only gets lower and lower!

At this moment, Su Yang also noticed that Xiao Ling's expression beside him had turned sour...

"Nuannuan, if Chairman Su says you can, there's a high probability that you can!" Liu Jianda said with a smile. "In the industry, Chairman Su is known as a Bole and a man with the Midas touch!"

Su Yang was a bit surprised. "President Liu, you even know about that?"

Liu Jianda said with a chuckle, "Dongcheng owns shares in Ronghua Media!"

Su Yang smiled and said, "So that's how it is!"

"I know Ronghua poached people from your Xinghuo, but Ronghua's actions have nothing to do with us; we are just one of the ordinary shareholders!"

"I understand!"

So, when the time comes for him to deal with Ronghua, there's no need to worry about Dongcheng?

Next, the conversation between the two gradually got down to business.

Liu Jianda indicated that Yanhu Education could be sold and that the price could be negotiated further!

Despite Dongcheng's market value currently exceeding ten billion, their debt problems were also quite serious.

Many real estate companies were selling off assets, and Dongcheng was no exception.

If they could get nearly a hundred million in liquid capital, it would be quite significant for them!

They talked until ten o'clock, then everyone sang, played games, and drank together for entertainment.

Before leaving, Liu Jianda gave Su Yang a business card.

He said if Su Yang wanted to buy a house, he could look him up, and he would definitely give him a discount!

Seeing this senior being so down-to-earth, Su Yang also expressed that if he wanted to work out or find a nanny, he could also come to him!

Tian Hanxiong laughed and said, "Actually, Chairman Su's housekeeping company and Dongcheng's property management company could cooperate!"

"That is indeed feasible!" Liu Jianda nodded and smiled. "But let's talk about that next time!"

"Mhm!"

Su Yang thought Tian Hanxiong's suggestion was good, but he didn't force the issue!

Watching Liu Jianda being driven away by his chauffeur, Su Yang and Tian Hanxiong also prepared to leave.

Today's outing cost less than twenty thousand yuan; he felt it was quite worth it!

Mainly because Tian Hanxiong had ordered ordinary hostess services without any other extras.

Since it was everyone's first time meeting, there was no need to be so debauched!

Just as Su Yang was about to leave, he noticed Liu Jianda's maybach come to a stop.

Su Yang took a quick look and saw that it was Nuannuan standing by the side of the parking lot road, smiling and waving to Liu Jianda, even bowing to him.

Then, the maybach drove off...

Nuannuan waved at the maybach until the car disappeared, then she quickly turned around and ran toward Su Yang with small, quick steps.

"Oho~ Is this a stroke of luck with the ladies?"

Tian Hanxiong said somewhat sourly.

Nuannuan was still dressed in that high-slit cheongsam and wearing high heels.

She clearly hadn't come to the parking lot to get a car!

Su Yang said with a smile, "It's also possible she's here for the money!"

Nuannuan called out softly, "Chairman Su, wait for me!"

Tian Hanxiong told his designated driver to wait a moment.

Su Yang stood where he was, waiting for her to come over.

Nuannuan hadn't tattooed her eyebrows; they were quite thick.

Combined with her delicate and lovely features, she gave off a very 'girl next door' vibe!

Su Yang leaned against the car and asked, "Is there something I can help you with?"

Nuannuan clutched her chest and took a deep breath. "Chairman Su, can I go to work at your company?"

"As an influencer?"

"Yes!"

She nodded seriously.

"Why?"

"I want to make money!"

"Why? Aren't you making a lot of money now?"

"I feel like I can't stay here any longer!"

"Have you ever provided extra services?"

Tian Hanxiong was a bit surprised by the directness of Su Yang's question.

"No!"

"Do you have a boyfriend?"

"Not yet!"

"Can you follow company regulations?"

"I can!"

"Are you very short of money?"

"I'm not short of money now," Nuannuan added. "My mother was sick a while ago, and I borrowed a lot of money, but it's almost all paid back now."

"You paid it all back yourself?"

"I have an older brother, and my father is also earning money!"

Su Yang looked Nuannuan over carefully, noting her social skills which were far higher than those of her peers, and said, "The base salary is ten thousand. You'll need to sign for three to five years, there's a relatively high penalty for breach of contract, and you'll need to undergo rigorous training. Can you accept that?"

"Of course I can!" Nuannuan nodded repeatedly. "I know that's very good treatment!"

"Go to Spark Media tomorrow." Su Yang handed Nuannuan a business card. "Just say I recommended you!"

"Thank you, Chairman Su!"

After Su Yang left, Nuannuan looked at the business card in her hand.

The business card was very simple, only printed with the title of Chairman of Jufan Holdings, his name, and his phone number.

Over the following period, Su Yang sent a team led by Guo Xueqin to negotiate with Dongcheng Real Estate.

Dongcheng was also interested in selling Yanhu Education, so the negotiations went relatively smoothly.

Su Yang wasn't in a hurry; just because he didn't have enough funds now didn't mean he wouldn't next month.

It's normal for business negotiations to last for several months; he had plenty of time!

However, he also knew it would be best to settle it by the beginning of next month.

Otherwise, once the New Education Group caught its breath, they would step in to disrupt things!

Su Yang also learned more about Nuannuan's situation; her real name was Guo Yuanyuan, and she had a bachelor's degree.

The day after receiving Su Yang's business card, she found Spark Media and joined the company!

She was currently in training!

The Weimeijia central kitchen in Shancheng was nearly finished, and five branch locations had been finalized.

The people from Fengyuan had arrived in Lin City, the provincial capital of Gui Province, and were contacting local suppliers.

A few employees from the Jiuxiang Catering expansion department had also begun operating in Lin City.

Over the past year, through constant screening, the veteran employees of the Market Expansion Department had all become elites.

Their accuracy in finding store locations had improved significantly!

However, Su Yang soon received a call from Guo Fang in Shancheng, saying that someone wanted to franchise a Jiuxiang Hotpot Restaurant!

"Is it hard to refuse?"

Su Yang asked, puzzled.

There had always been quite a few people who wanted to franchise Nine Fragrance Hotpot!

"Some who wanted a free ride were scared off by me using Spark Media's name, but some are coming through the route of Baihai Ingredients shareholders, and others have relatives with significant local influence and a friendly attitude; they just want to make a bit of pocket money!" Guo Fang said in a low voice. "Boss, do we need to open things up slightly?"

"It's not out of the question!"

Su Yang and Ji Guoxiong had already discussed the matter of slightly opening up direct-managed stores.

Giving up some shares in branch stores was perfectly acceptable!

The thirteen Jiuxiang Hotpot Restaurants in Shancheng were certainly not at saturation point.

Su Yang hadn't gone overboard at the start, not opening twenty, thirty, or forty Jiuxiang Hotpot Restaurants... purely because the optics wouldn't look good.

But if they were opened by locals, then it wouldn't be much of an issue.

If there were problems, they would put in the effort themselves!

Worst case scenario, Jiuxiang Catering could just pack up and leave... building the stores didn't cost them anything anyway!

And this could also relieve the pressure on Guo Fang.

When Su Yang's other industries entered Shancheng in the future, he would also have more friends!

Once Su Yang's stores were all over the country, no matter where he went, he might be received by hospitable locals!

This was actually very nice!

Su Yang never intended to keep everything for himself, especially in out-of-town areas where his reach was limited.

After all, catering establishments are heavily influenced by the local environment.

This wasn't a game company or the internet IT industry.

If someone really wanted to spite you, they could dump manure in front of your shop every day and see if any customers dared to come in!

In some places, it was difficult for Su Yang's Jiuxiang Catering to open a store.

But if a local were to open it, there probably wouldn't be any issues...

"If they agree to our cooperation plan, then bring them along!"

Su Yang's cooperation plan was actually quite simple; they could take shares in a direct-managed store.

However, the initial rent and renovation would be entirely covered by them, while Jiuxiang Catering would be responsible for the store manager and staff training, as well as technical guidance for hotpot bases and materials.

The branch stores would be managed uniformly by Jiuxiang Catering, which would hold a sixty percent stake in the branch.

Was it a rip-off?

Of course, it was quite a rip-off!

However, Jiuxiang Catering would guarantee that the initial net profits of the branch, after deducting the portions for the staff and store manager, would all be given to the investing shareholders. Only after the investing shareholders recouped their capital would the profits be split 60/40!

Additionally, Jiuxiang Catering would be responsible for selecting the store location, but a ten-thousand-yuan guidance fee would be required.

Su Yang's main income would still be from the employees' earnings—these employees were naturally his!

Furthermore, money could be made from the backend ingredient supply!

Having shareholders provide the capital would also save Jiuxiang Catering's cash flow.

As for whether they would be willing, Su Yang felt they would be.

After all, Su Yang would let them break even first!

Compared to those franchise stores, this was already much more conscientious!

Guo Fang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I understand!"

Su Yang thought for a moment and said, "You deliberate on the slots; release about ten first, for those people who can be helpful to our company's business or other ventures!"

"I understand!"

After hanging up the phone, Guo Fang entered the office and saw the beautiful girl, Xu Zhu, sitting on the sofa.

Xu Zhu asked, "President Guo, what did your boss say?"

"Our boss agreed!"

"However, you need to know the cooperation plan!"

Xu Zhu was surprised. "So you were prepared for this?"

"You could say that!"

"Then let's hear the plan!"

"Alright!"

Once Guo Fang explained the plan, Xu Zhu couldn't help but slap Guo Fang's desk:

"You don't put in a single cent and you take a sixty percent stake?"

Guo Fang said very calmly, "We provide the technology and the management!"

"But that's not worth a sixty percent stake, is it?"

"The company will let you shareholders break even first!"

"And what if we can't break even?"

Facing the assertive Xu Zhu, Guo Fang said confidently, "None of the company's branch stores have ever failed to break even!"