Chapter 38 The Gloomy Little Poor Girl of the 1970s 39

They came and went in a hurry.

When Shen Ci arrived home, she found her son, Shen Huai, sitting in the living room watching TV, which was unusual for him. The light from the screen reflected on his focused profile. It was rare for something to attract his attention, so Shen Ci did not say anything to stop him, but simply walked quietly.

She was fifteen years old and this was the first time she had watched TV properly. Who cared about whether it was good for her eyes? She stared intently at Chen Huai, silently reciting the instructions to use the new prop.

After a moment of silence, a few lines of light blue information quietly appeared beside Shen Huai.

Name: Shen Huai

Age: 15

Gender: Male

Personality: Melancholy, steady, shrewd, intelligent

Hobbies: Learning

Salvage value: 25%

Darkening value: 75%

Identity: Core villain of this world

Using this special prop to observe Shen Huai, Shen Ci indeed found a clear "identity marker." Shen Ci understood that the prop's function was to distinguish between "casual NPCs" and "important figures."

Like Song Mingli, although not the core of the plot, he has outstanding abilities and is connected with her, so detailed information can be identified.

In this vast world, many people may be supporting characters to her, but in her own life, they are all protagonists. Those who did not trigger the information prompts are just ordinary people whose destinies do not intersect with hers for the time being.

A few days later, Song Mingli, holding several copies of the latest stock market information, looked bewildered and shocked. After much hesitation, he finally approached Shen Ci.

"boss,"

He handed over the documents, his tone filled with disbelief.

"Those stocks you casually bought at the market before have all started to surge in the last few days!"

The increase was astonishing! May I ask... how... how did you realize that at the time?

As the butler of the Shen residence and Shen Ci's personal assistant, he had a fairly familiar relationship with his boss, which is why he dared to directly ask the big question in his heart.

Shen Ci took the few flimsy pieces of paper that represented enormous wealth. Looking at the red numbers on them, he couldn't help but laugh so hard his shoulders trembled slightly.

Of course, it's because she possesses a vision that transcends her time!

However, she did not speak directly, but instead walked slowly to the French windows and looked out at the neatly trimmed lawn.

The view from the upper floors of the villa is excellent, offering a panoramic view of a bustling corner of Shanghai.

She turned around, her face bearing a profound and unfathomable expression, her tone distant and distant.

"Butler Song, sometimes, what seems like the most unprofitable deal actually hides the greatest opportunity. Vision and courage are sometimes more important than money alone."

Upon hearing this, Song Mingli was filled with respect. His doubts were completely crushed, leaving only deep admiration. The boss was indeed clever.

No wonder they can be bosses!

Damn it, the boss got the act again! And he did it so convincingly!

During their time in Shanghai, Shen Ci led Shen Huai to experience a completely different life.

She spent money lavishly, showing him the ultimate in luxury and exposing him to the newest things, greatly broadening his horizons and making him realize how vast and colorful the world can be.

Some perspectives do indeed require money to acquire.

"Butler Song, how are the preparations going at the shopping mall?" Shen Ci withdrew her gaze and got to the point.

Song Mingli immediately composed himself and handed over another, even thicker document.

"Boss, the Huilin Supermarket building is now fully completed, and the interior decoration and cleaning work are also finished. When we first made contact, some local suppliers did hesitate, but after you added money as instructed, all obstacles have been cleared."

When he mentioned adding money, his tone carried a hint of helpless laughter. This was indeed the boss's simplest, most direct, yet extremely effective way of doing things.

He doesn't understand the thinking of rich people.

"According to the plan, we will open for business on time at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

Regarding the sourcing of goods, as per your plan, our transportation company has already procured a large quantity of goods from all over the country and even overseas, with a very complete range of categories, sufficient to guarantee supply.

Shen Ci nodded in satisfaction. Department stores and supply and marketing cooperatives in this era had limited product variety and even less service. Customers often couldn't even touch or try things on.

What she wants to create is a brand-new shopping paradise centered on customers and prioritizing service, in line with the style of modern supermarkets—after all, she has plenty of money.

"Very good. Let's check all the details one last time. Have all those flyers that we asked to print in large quantities been distributed?"

The advantage of having money is that she only needs to set a direction and invest funds, and then professionals will carry it out efficiently.

"For the past two weeks, the publicity has never stopped, covering several alleys and factory dormitories in the vicinity."

But... boss.

Song Mingli hesitated slightly, "This promotion of giving away a pound of free local eggs with every purchase of thirty yuan... is it really going to work?"

Thirty yuan is no small sum; it's about the same amount a typical worker earns in a month. Would anyone really spend a month's salary on a few eggs?

"Whether it works or not, you'll only know by doing it. Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth."

Shen Ci smiled and said, "Let everyone do a final check today, and then get some rest. Tomorrow is the real battlefield."

Young man, you don't understand the value of giving away eggs. Each generation has its own eggs to fight over.

...

The next morning, Shen Huai was woken up early. His mother mysteriously told him that she had a surprise for him.

The car drove towards a place he had never been before, located in a bustling area of ​​Shanghai. His mother had said that this place was truly "worth its weight in gold," and that he could use his allowance to buy some real estate nearby if he had any spare money, as its future value was immeasurable.

In the past, he would never have dared to imagine such things, and no one would have taught him them. Survival was already the biggest problem, let alone asset appreciation.

Even if he was gifted enough to figure it out on his own, he didn't have the start-up capital.

A good parent and a smart child are indeed a two-way street.

Upon arriving at our destination, we were greeted by a deafening cacophony of gongs and drums, the crackling of firecrackers, and a bustling, lively atmosphere.

A brand-new three-story building stands on the previously somewhat dilapidated plot of land. This place was originally rebuilt after Shen Cihua relocated holdout residents at a high price and cleared out homeless people. Above the building, the four bright red characters "Huilin Supermarket" are particularly eye-catching.

Even though it was still some time before we left the supermarket, a long, winding queue had already formed outside.

"Hey, I heard this store really gives away eggs for its opening? It's printed on the flyer, is it true?"

"It's definitely true! It's written in black and white. If they don't give it to us, we'll take the receipt and talk to them about it!"

"Supermarket? What's that? The guy handing out flyers said it's similar to a department store, but this doesn't look like one to me... Can a privately owned one really work?"

"Who cares! Didn't they say they'd have a grand opening discount? And they'd even give away eggs. It's free to come and see what new things they have!"

Shen Ci led Shen Huai into the supermarket through the side employee entrance.

Inside, the lights were bright, the shelves were neatly arranged, and the goods were dazzling and varied, far exceeding the variety of department stores today.

The staff were all in their positions, wearing the supermarket's uniforms, and everything was ready, just waiting for the auspicious time.

When the time came, Shen Ci appeared at the supermarket's main entrance with Shen Huai and held a brief but enthusiastic ribbon-cutting ceremony.