The Success of Hui Yuan Drink Store

The release of the three new drinks by Hui Yuan Drink Store was initially met by skepticism. Hui Yuan Drink Store had only recently began to flare up in popularity, thus it was only considered to be a little shop that was lucky enough to garner the momentary interest of people.

However, after a few customers started to try out the three new drinks out of pure curiosity, the story totally changed, as they realized that the quality was even slightly better than what they were currently selling.

This news quickly spread throughout the community, who all rushed towards the drink store to confirm the rumors, while there were also some who basked within this commotion.

The drink store was enveloped by waves of customers that were all dying to test out the new products, as the attendants within all rushed as though they were ants on a burning pot.

They were even some customers who posted of the lines of customers queuing up for the drinks outside Hui Yuan Drink Store, and was fired up on the internet, adding on to its current popularity.

Along with the explosive increase in popularity of Hui Yuan Drink Store, its profits were also boosted at an exponential rate.

When the new products were released to the public, the first day netted out a profit of a $1000, a solid $300 more than the usual daily profits.

On the second day itself, the profits went up to $1500, shocking Yang Deng who had received the figures, and had even left him trembling with excitement and thrill.

On the other hand, Si Chen, who was the main profiteer of this entire situation, could not help but heartily laugh out in delight.

Initially, he had only invested a mere $10000 into the drink store, and now it was earning $1500 in a single day.

Within 7 days, he would be able to get a full return on his investment. This was simply ridiculous.

He was definitely sure that others would definitely not be able to receive such results.

After all, not everyone had the Business Management Skill and the Food and Beverage Expertise embedded within their brains.

He had woken up one day to find his mind bombarded with notifications that he had levelled up.

The value of the Hui Yuan Drink store must have increased rapidly in relation its profits this past few days.

He then entered his mind space, and examined his status panel.

Host: Si Chen

Level: 5 – (70000/80000)

Net worth: 35000 dollars => $70000

Cash – [$14500]

90% Shares - Hui Yuan Drink Store [$25000] => [$50000]

Host Attributes:

Charm: 6.0

Strength: 6.3

Wisdom: 9.0

Free Attribute Points: 4

Skills:

Business Management – Level 1

Host gains knowledge of the intricacies of business management, and can navigate more smoothly within the business world.

Passive Effect: 10% Increase in profits; 10% increase in customers.

Food & Beverage Business Expertise – Level 1 (0/100)

Host gains knowledge of the secrets behind the Food & Beverage Industry, and can develop better tasting food and more flavourful drinks.

Passive Effect: 1% Increase in profits; 1% increase in customers

[Only applies to F&B related Businesses]

The value of his shares in Hui Yuan Drink Store had doubled, while the cash on his hand had rose to $14500

With both of these increase, his net worth managed to breakthrough into the $60000 mark, reaching $70000, earning him 2 Levels and 4 Attribute Points.

His strength was at a 6.2 mark. He had 4 Free Attribute Points.

He decided it was time for him to try out his Attribute Point on his charm. He had 4 Points anyways, and he could boost his strength to a 9.2, before he used the remaining one on his charm.

Honestly, at a 9.2, he was sure that his strength would be able to lord over those who wanted to target him. His current enemies, to be precise. Not that he had one now, but when he had one later.

In the business world, how could one not make enemies in their entire life?

As for why he didn't want to completely spend his 4 Points straight onto his strength, he felt that he should place all his attributes before the 10 mark, because it gave him a sense of satisfaction.

He was, absolutely, not thinking that. It was just an excuse because he wanted to make himself look more handsome. This urge has been always welling up within him ever since his first attribute point.

Which person wouldn't rather themselves look more attractive?

And of course, Si Chen was doing this all for business purposes, just like how the System had called it, no one would want to look at an ugly pig while they are discussing a million or billion dollar deal.

He was doing this just because of his career, so that his future investments could proceed at a smoother pace.

Si Chen managed to think up of this excuse to validate his current decision.

All for the sake of business deals.

Then he pressed the additional buttons. 3 to Strength, 1 to Charm.

The familiar mysterious energy started to well up within him yet again, as it circulate throughout his body, leaving no place untouched, tempering and strengthening his muscles, then compacting them to increase their explosiveness, and also to not make Si Chen seem as though he was a bodybuilder wannabe.

His every muscle cells were screaming in exhilaration at this peak of pleasure that had enveloped his entire body, as he basked within his incomparably relaxing sensation. This was so much better than having his muscles fibres being torn and rebuilt again and again in order to strengthen himself.

Then, another current of energy went towards his face. Changes that could be called nothing short of miraculous started to appear on his face, as his features became more defined, his nose sharper, his eyes bigger, his jawline more chiselled, and the hint of asymmetrical areas on his face were slowly moving to align with better symmetry.

The moment of this heavenly process was completed, Si Chen instantly rushed towards the toilet within his room and looked at his reflection on the mirror, pinching his face to see if this was truly true.

If he was slightly handsome in the past, he could be considered quite handsome right now. This was a very big difference in realms! A comprehensive upgrade to his face value.

And when he lifted his shirt and saw that radiant and glaring six-packs that was solidly designed on his body, he couldn't help but gasp for a moment. It simply looked too perfect to be true, and he was wondering whether if this was really his body.

He posed a few times in front of the mirror, flexing his muscles in every pose, before he nodded his head in utter satisfaction, with a huge grin on his face that was hard to remove.

His phone that was placed on the table suddenly ranged, and he slowly strode towards his phone and saw that it was unknown number calling.

But he already knew who he was. He only gave his new number to his sister, Yang Deng, and the Seafood Restaurant owner.

He had long saved his sister's and Yang Deng's contact.

So it could only be Fang Bin then.

He picked up the call, and Fang Bin's low voice rang out, "Hello, I am Fang Bin, the Boss of the Seafood Restaurant."

"So it's Boss Fang Bin! Are you calling about the offer that I had presented to you two days ago?" Si Chen was quite surprised by how fast he had called back.

He had thought that Fang Bin would at least take a week before he considered and decided to call him.

If he had rejected him, then he shall just choose his other Investment Target, the Orchid Gardens instead then.

"Yes. I have already pondered on this matter, and have decided to invite you to further discuss the investment matter. Are you free to come and visit the Seafood Restaurant later this day?" Fang Bin asked.

"Okay then. Since I am currently free, I'll be coming over now." Si Chen informed Fang Bin after hearing his words, and exchanged a few words before he ended the call.

He chose to wear his western black suit to go to the Seafood Restaurant, in order to add an air of professionalism around him.

Changing into the black suit, he looked at the mirror, and nodded at his appearance in contentment, before he left his room.

In the living room, Yang Yun and Yang Ran were sitting at a corner, discussing something together, while Xiao Meng was quietly sitting down and reading her book.

As Si Chen appeared within their sights, Xiao Meng was the first to notice him, as she scratched her head and pondered, "Big Brother, why do you seem more handsome than before?"

"I'm only 16, I'm still in my growing phase. Growing more attractive shouldn't be anomaly. You never know, Xiao Meng, you may have a little white face as a Big Brother in the future!" Si Chen playfully pinched her nose as he joked.

"Tsk." Xiao Meng touched her nose that Si Chen had pinched, as she snorted in mock disdain.

Meanwhile, Yang Yun felt a sense of unease when he saw Si Chen who had worn his black suit today. He possessed a few traces of elegance and attractiveness that was hard for a normal girl to ignore.

Only after casting a glance at his sister, and seeing that she remained indifferent, did he heave a sigh of relief.

He definitely didn't want his sister to like some random youth they had coincidentally shared a house in for no reason.

If this truly happened, how was he going to explain this to his parents?

"Xiao Meng, I'm going out to do some small stuff today." Si Chen told Xiao Meng, before he said goodbye and left the apartment, making his way towards the Seafood Restaurant.