Zhong Yuan was somewhat disappointed, and he turned to look at Jiang Xiaoli.

She also gave an answer: "I share the same view as Ayu."

Just as Zhong Yuan was about to help Da Fu clear the dishes, she said, "But..."

Zhong Yuan pressed her down into a chair and asked, "Little Pear, can you stop breathing so heavily? But what?"

Jiang Xiaoli smiled and said, "All the impossible things are accomplished step by step by many people. There were no mobile phones, computers, or the Internet before, but now they are gradually becoming more and more common."

I think it's very difficult to make selling things online from home, but these difficulties aren't entirely insurmountable.

Her words drew everyone's attention. Li Guizhi patted Dafu on the shoulder, "Put the plates down, you can go downstairs and chat slowly. You don't need to worry about things here."

They moved downstairs, and Jiang Xiaoli continued, "To achieve online shopping from home, you just need to meet a few requirements."

The first point is that there needs to be a platform that allows all customers who want to buy things to browse all the information about the items they want to buy online, including price, appearance, detailed parameters, and so on.

The second point is how customers pay after selecting the items they want to buy.

The third point addresses the payment issue: how do customers receive their goods?

Zong Jia was the first to speak, saying, "Building such a platform is very simple, and product selection can also refer to shopping malls and supermarkets, but the workload of uploading information is enormous."

Chang Yue's concern is, "But even if customers want to shop online, how do they pay? Do they have to go to the bank to transfer money? That's too complicated. Most people would give up just thinking about it."

Hu Jingxin also said, "There's also the issue of sourcing. If we use mail, other items are fine, but it's hard to avoid problems with fragile items and food."

Upon hearing their words, Zhong Yuan immediately fell silent. "It seems this matter is not something that can be done so easily."

Dafu didn't see it that way. "Dayuan, you've really broadened your horizons now and look down on small businesses. Do you even remember how we started 'Jiang Li Ji'?"

We've taken it one step at a time, building our market share step by step within the province before gradually expanding nationwide. Trying to get rich overnight? You're dreaming.

Zhong Yuan was taken aback. "Fu Zi, you mean...?"

Jiang Xiaoli smiled and continued, "What Brother Dafu means is that online shopping shouldn't be expanded infinitely just because the word 'internet' is added to it. If you want to do it, you can start from one city or one province."

As for the payment and receipt issues, there are solutions. If having customers make bank transfers seems too cumbersome, the payment and receipt processes can be combined.

Everyone was pondering her words. Zong Jia frowned and said, "If we combine payments and receipts, the best way to reduce financial risk is to ship from our own warehouse and train our own delivery personnel. Isn't that too much of a cost?"

Zhong Yuan also had a bitter face, "I can't even imagine how much it would cost to build my own warehousing center and delivery personnel!"

Dafu, however, had a different opinion: "But if someone succeeds with this model, I can't even imagine how much profit it will bring!"

Chang Yue also said, "Yes, if this method works, you can buy things online without leaving home. What a huge market that would be!"

Jiang Xiaoli concluded, "This is not something that can be accomplished overnight; there are still many aspects that need to be refined. However, it is indeed a very good topic."

The others then changed the subject and started chatting about other things. They even shared their plans to sponsor Gu Chuan, Yan Chengcheng's neighbor's child.

Dafu stated, "Since their establishment, 'Jiang's Group' and 'Jiang Li Ji' have participated in many charitable activities. I believe this not only helps many people in need but also greatly contributes to shaping the company's image."

Yan Chengcheng nodded and said, "We didn't really think too much about it before, but after what happened with Gu Chuan, I think we can act according to our capabilities in the future. What do you think?"

The others had no objections.

They chatted until 10 p.m., when Yan Chengcheng yawned and said, "I haven't slept for almost 24 hours. I really can't take it anymore. I have to go back to my hometown tomorrow. I need to rest."

Hu Jingxin and Chang Yue nodded. "Then let's go back early."

After they left, Jiang Xiaoli and Zong Jia had just finished washing up and were lying in bed when the doorbell rang.

Zong Jia stood up helplessly. "Which careless fool left something behind this time?"

Jiang Xiaoli said with a smile, "I am Xin Xin or Cheng Cheng!"

When they opened the door, they saw Zhong Yuan.

Zong Jia gestured for him to come in, "What did you forget? Grab it and hurry up, we're going to sleep."

Zhong Yuan plopped down on the sofa and wouldn't get up. "Brother Zong, I forgot something. I want to chat with you two."

They exchanged a glance, somewhat puzzled.

Jiang Xiaoli pulled up a low, chubby plush chair and sat down in front of him. "Brother Yuan, what do you want to talk about? Or is it about your dad?"

Zhong Yuan paused for a moment and shook his head. "No, there's nothing to say about him."

He glanced at Zong Jiayu and said, "Brother Zong, I want to get into online shopping."

"You want to get into online shopping?" Zong Jia suddenly realized. "No wonder you were so quiet for the second half of the conversation; you were just thinking about this."

Zhong Yuan nodded. "Brother Zong, I think online shopping has a lot of potential!"

Jiang Xiaoli smiled and said, "Brother Yuan, no matter what we do, just thinking about it is far from enough. We need to see how to do it. Do you have a specific plan now?"

"Not yet," he quickly added. "It's just not yet, for the time being. This matter is a bit sudden, and I just wanted to talk to you two and ask for your opinions."

He looked up at Zong Jiayu and said, "Brother Zong, I will work on a plan that can be 100% implemented. Would you be willing to support me?"

Zong Jia chuckled and patted him on the shoulder. "Da Yuan, as long as you can come up with a truly feasible plan, I will definitely support you."

Zhong Yuan was incredibly excited. He preemptively warned, "Brother Zong, during the discussion just now, everyone said that this expense could be very high."

Zong Jia patted his pajama pocket and said, "Coincidentally, I think I still have a little money."

Zhong Yuan's lips were almost stretched to the corners of his eyes with joy, and in his happiness, his eyes even became a little moist.

Temperament.

Jiang Xiaoli got up and went to the kitchen, opened the refrigerator and took out three cans of beer.

"Hey, let's have a toast. Who knows, the next online shopping tycoon might just be born tonight."

Zhong Yuan glanced at the calendar on his watch with a serious expression: "February 5, 1998."

He opened the can and bumped it with theirs, then downed the entire can of beer in one gulp and shouted, "We can definitely do it!"