Investing in a Gym
"Future plans?" "What plans?" Zhao Yafang was puzzled. She didn't have any specific plans for the future, and she wasn't sure about Mu Xiaomei's plans either.
"If I remember correctly, you're both juniors this year, right?" Li Zhi asked with a smile.
"Yes!" Zhao Yafang blinked and said playfully, "You've been with Mu Xiaomei for so long, can't you even remember what year she's in? This is something you should remember, right?" How forgetful can you be!
A woman with a sharp tongue; don't give her any excuses, or her mouth will chatter like a little machine gun. Not only that, Li Zhi also noticed that this woman was a bit nosy, liking to pry into other people's secrets.
Of course, this couldn't be considered a major flaw. Women always have a bit of curiosity, especially when it comes to beautiful women. Ten out of ten men can tolerate it, and even if they can't, they won't get angry.
Women have privileges, and these privileges are greatly magnified in beautiful women.
"I remember that you've already moved out of the school dorms." When you're not in class, you live off-campus. If you don't have anything to do, would you like to find something to do? "It's a way to gain experience and avoid boredom," Li Zhi said.
Mu Xiaomei smiled ambiguously and said, "My dear boss Li, are you trying to get us to work for you, selling fish balls?"
"I didn't say that!" Li Zhi shook his head and added, "Of course, if you want to go, I won't stop you!"
If Mu Xiaomei decides to work at Happy Fish Ball Company, whether full-time or part-time, after she becomes acquainted with the company, it will be nearly time for her to graduate. At that time, letting her take over the company would be a very good choice.
Regardless of whether Mu Xiaomei stayed with him in the future, as long as Li Zhi was still around, she would have a life of endless wealth and glory.
But Mu Xiaomei was much smarter than Li Zhi had thought. Although Li Zhi did not explicitly state his intentions, she seemed to comprehend all of his thoughts.
"I'd rather not." For girls like us, selling fish balls? "Can you even think of that?" Mu Xiaomei said.
"Exactly, we can eat fish balls, but selling them?" "Are you serious?" Zhao Yafang chimed in.
Li Zhi couldn't help but smile wryly. He didn't see anything wrong with selling fish balls. To understand Happy Fish Ball, its future trajectory, and the needs of its customers, it would be beneficial to acquire firsthand experience in selling fish balls.
In Li Zhi's view, there was no distinction between high and low in any profession. If you want to succeed, you have to put in the effort.
No one can succeed easily!
Everyone is the same.
Mu Xiaomei didn't look down on the profession of selling fish balls, but she felt that it wasn't suitable for her. If she were to go to Happy Fish Ball Company, it would be like taking someone else's place. Additionally, Dong Xiaorou was also present in the company, and her position in Li Zhi's heart was nearly as important as her own.
"What exactly do you mean?" Stop beating around the bush and just say it. "What do you want us to do?" Mu Xiaomei blinked at Li Zhi and asked with a smile.
Li Zhi shrugged and said, "What do you mean by telling me what to do, as if I were a landlord ordering you to work hard!"
"Isn't it?" Mu Xiaomei smiled and said softly, "I definitely won't go to your fish ball company." "I won't go now, and I won't go in the future."
Li Zhi was taken aback and asked, "Can you tell me why?"
"Because Dongjie works at the fish ball company!" Mu Xiaomei smiled openly, pointing directly at Dong Xiaorou without hesitation.
Dong Xiaorou?
Li Zhi touched his nose. If Mu Xiaomei hadn't said anything, he would have almost forgotten about Dong Xiaorou, who was overseeing the company's expansion overseas. Dong Xiaorou definitely wouldn't stay abroad forever!
"Since you're not coming to the fish ball company, have you thought about what you want to do in the future?" Li Zhi asked her.
Mu Xiaomei shook her head and said with a smile, "I haven't thought about it." Do you have any good suggestions?
"No!" Li Zhi shook his head. He wanted Mu Xiaomei to visit the fish ball company and assess the possibility of her taking over the company in the future. Making money was definitely not a problem. The issue was how much she could earn. As long as she nurtured the potential customer base of the fish ball company, even if the taste remained unchanged in the future, she could relax and watch the money roll in. Entrusting the company to Mu Xiaomei would ensure her financial security in the future.
"We're studying art!" Zhao Yafang blinked and interjected.
Li Zhi looked at her and said, "Say what you want to say!"
Zhao Yafang looked at Mu Xiaomei and said, "Look at me, what do you think? Just say whatever you want!"
"Then I'll really say it?" Mu Xiaomei rolled her eyes and ignored her.
Zhao Yafang said playfully, "I think, since we have to stay at Hai University for so long, why not try starting a business in the university town?" If it doesn't work out, it's a learning experience. "But if it does, it could be a great success!"
"Start a business?" Mu Xiaomei asked. "What kind of business?"
"Should we open a gym? What do you think?" Zhao Yafang smiled. "I've actually thought about this before." In the university town, there is no shortage of potential customers. Given our reputation at school, attracting a group of students to the gym should be easy. Making money shouldn't be difficult. The only difficulty is the initial capital. To start a good gym, you need several million dollars. But we don't have that kind of money!
"Several million in capital?" Mu Xiaomei asked with a wry smile. "Do you have that kind of money?"
"No!" Zhao Yafang said nonchalantly, looking at Li Zhi, and continued, "But your man does!"
"Are you suggesting opening a gym?" Li Zhi asked her.
Zhao Yafang nodded and said with a smile, "Yes, don't forget, we are high-achieving students in the art department!"
"Doesn't that have anything to do with a gym?" Li Zhi asked.
"It does!" Think about it. Why do men work out? Isn't a big part of it to attract women? If our gym is full of beautiful women, do you think the guys will come flocking? The art department may lack many things, but it certainly doesn't lack quality beauties. When the beautiful women from our art department come to the gym, they can receive a discount or even attend for free. As long as they are willing to come, there won't be a shortage of men! Zhao Yafang said with a mischievous smile.
Li Zhi said with a smile, "Do your classmates know that you're taking advantage of them?"
"Hey, I don't like the way you're talking." How am I taking advantage of them? "If you can't explain it clearly, you'll have to compensate me for defamation!" Zhao Yafang protested.
Li Zhi thought for a moment. Opening a gym in the university town was indeed a good idea. He didn't have any objections. The main thing now was to see what Mu Xiaomei's intentions were.
"Xiaomei, please share your thoughts on the gym." "Do you think it's a good idea?" Li Zhi looked at Mu Xiaomei and asked with a smile.
When Zhao Yafang mentioned the gym, Mu Xiaomei had been thinking. Considering opening a gym? It seemed to have nothing to do with her studies. But Zhao Yafang was right. The art department lacked many things, but not beautiful women. There were already multiple gyms in the university town.
If they were to open another establishment, what would set them apart? What factors would attract people to visit?
When Zhao Yafang mentioned the gym, the first thing that came to Mu Xiaomei's mind was the set of equipment in Li Zhi's living room. If they could move that equipment to the gym, they could establish a reputation for themselves. The problem was that Li Zhi's equipment was high-end, and the price would not be cheap!
"How much did you spend on the gym equipment in your living room?" Mu Xiaomei asked Li Zhi instead of answering his question.
Li Zhi smiled and said, "Several million!"
The 77-piece minimalist private gym equipment set was indeed expensive, but Mu Xiaomei and the others could consider buying a different model if they intended to open a gym. There was no need to use such an extravagant set that cost several million.
"Don't worry about the equipment." "If you want to do it, I'll help you figure it out," Li Zhi said with a smile, taking charge of the situation.
"You invest, and we provide the manpower?" Mu Xiaomei asked.
Li Zhi shrugged and said, "I have no objections!"
"How much of the company will we own?" Zhao Yafang asked excitedly.
"Ten percent!" Li Zhi held up a finger and said with a smile, "I'll give you ten percent." How you two split it is up to you. You can also manage the gym yourselves. "I'll only be responsible for investing."
"Only ten percent?" Zhao Yafang's face fell. Ten percent ownership wasn't much. She muttered, "You don't have to give us half, but at least give us thirty or forty percent." Isn't ten percent too stingy?
"I'm planning to invest a billion dollars and allow you to open a gym." I'll give you ten percent ownership and let you manage it yourselves. I won't be involved in the daily operations. "Are you still not satisfied?" Li Zhi asked with a smile.
Zhao Yafang widened her eyes and stammered, "You... how much are you investing?"
"A billion!"
"Wow, why didn't you say that earlier?" From now on, I'm yours!" Zhao Yafang exclaimed excitedly.
Mu Xiaomei rolled her eyes and muttered, "Can you be any more embarrassing?"
"I couldn't help it; I got too excited!" Zhao Yafang said with a silly smile. A billion was a significant amount, and owning ten percent equated to one hundred million. If she split it with Mu Xiaomei, they would each receive fifty million. Unknowingly, she had become a wealthy woman.
That's it, she had to hold on to Mu Xiaomei's thigh. She wouldn't let go in the future!