"Mr. Zhou is knowledgeable and experienced in business. I came here today to ask for your help and advice on whether my plan is feasible."
Cheng Ruyi's planned shop is actually a "spa and wellness center" that is very popular in modern times. This idea came from the four spiritual items she had on hand, namely Runmai Dan, Yunmeng He, Qingling Guo, and Yangyan Dan, which have different effects.
The so-called spa is actually a combination of a large public bath and hot springs. Its main target consumer group is the opposite of that of perfume shops, focusing on middle and upper-class wealthy and powerful people.
The spa offers three types of baths: women's baths, men's baths, and private baths.
As the name suggests, the women's hot spring pool is only for female guests. The initial plan is to set up three spa pools: Dream Lotus Fragrance Pool - for nourishing the mind and aiding sleep, Nourishing the Veins Pool - for conditioning the body, and Jade Beauty Pool - for beautifying the skin.
The men's hot spring pool is exclusively for male guests, and it also features three spa pools: Dream Lotus Fragrance Pool - for nourishing the mind and aiding sleep, Nourishing Veins Pool - for conditioning the body, and Brightening Heart Cold Pool - for refreshing the mind.
Actually, the first two hot spring pools are the same; the only difference is the last one.
As for the private hot spring, it means that you have your own private courtyard, private room and private hot spring, and you don't need to share with others. You can choose from four hot springs and the fee is charged by the hour.
The process for customers after entering the store is roughly as follows:
First, you will be assigned to a courtyard with one of the hot spring pools according to your needs. Then, you will be arranged to bathe and change clothes before entering a small public hot spring pool. After soaking in the hot spring pool, you will be led to a private room to rest. Here, some health-preserving food and related products will be provided for guests to consume again. After resting, if you want to continue soaking in the hot spring, you can return to the public hot spring pool. If you want to leave, you will go to the changing room to bathe and change clothes again before leaving. Each consumption is valid for one day and allows unlimited hot spring baths. Of course, it will be invalid once you leave the shop.
Public hot springs are actually aimed at middle-class customers, and the prices are relatively affordable and good. They are suitable for gatherings with friends and family. Of course, the quality of the hot spring experience will be somewhat compromised.
Private hot springs are intended for the use of the city's wealthy and powerful. Although they are expensive, the effects of the pills are slightly more noticeable. Private hot springs are limited in supply every day and require advance reservations.
In fact, there shouldn't be many high-end consumers in Huaishan County, so Ruyi estimates that its main customer base is probably the middle class.
"That's the general idea. We'll need your support for the specific pricing and the arrangement of venue decoration personnel. What do you think, Mr. Zhou? Is it feasible?"
After Cheng Ruyi finished speaking, she wasn't in a hurry. After all, there was a lot of information in what she just said, and it was normal to need time to digest it. So she leisurely poured herself a cup of tea and ate a few snacks.
Mmm~~ This mung bean cake is icy cold, refreshing, not greasy, silky smooth, and delicious!
This business model was indeed unheard of. Zhou Yin thought about it carefully and found it increasingly feasible. The target audience was also very clear, and it certainly had great potential.
He considered it for a moment before speaking, "I think I understand what you mean, Madam Cheng. You want to use this spa treatment to downplay or cover up the effects of the elixir. On the surface, the spa and wellness center will seem more like a private gathering and entertainment venue for the wealthy, thus diverting people's attention from the miraculous effects of the elixir, is that right?"
“That’s right! That’s exactly what I mean!” Ruyi happily agreed. Chatting with smart people is so easy; they understand everything immediately.
Seeing the other party's smug expression, Zhou Yin found it quite amusing and couldn't help but smile. "Then... I wonder what kind of cooperation method Madam Cheng would like?"
“I’m in charge of the business model and the elixirs, which are the core of the spa. So, what I mean is that I want to share the profits with you. I want 30% of the spa’s monthly revenue!” Cheng Ruyi knew she was asking for too much, but when it comes to business, prices are always negotiable. Her bottom line was at least 10%, but if she took 10%, the Zhou family would have to offer other benefits.
"Hehe, Madam Cheng really dares to speak her mind." Zhou Yin couldn't tell for a moment whether she was genuinely too naive and simple or simply ignorant and fearless.
Zhou Yin's reaction was within Ru Yi's expectations. She didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Who in business would suffer a loss? There's nothing wrong with wanting to gain more benefits for oneself.
"I'm just an ordinary woman, and naturally I don't have as much business experience as you. A 30/70 split is the ideal way to divide things in my opinion. Of course, if Mr. Zhou feels there's anything inappropriate, please feel free to speak up. These things can be discussed properly."
Zhou Yin narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing Cheng Ruyi for the first time. How to describe this woman? You could say she's kind, but she certainly hasn't suffered much loss; you could say she's bold, but she's also very careful about her life and hiding her true self. She's greedy yet restrained, and her skin is sometimes thin, sometimes thick...
Cheng Ru felt a little uneasy seeing the other person staring at her like that. Had she said something wrong? That shouldn't be the case.
Seeing Ruyi's puzzled and somewhat guilty expression, Zhou Yin found it amusing. Suddenly remembering something, he jokingly said, "Huang Youcai told me before that Madam Cheng has a talent for business. It seems he wasn't lying to me."
Huang Youcai: "......"
They were having a good conversation, so why did these two keep making fun of him? It's so unfair!
"Hehe, really? Well... then thank you for thinking so highly of me, Manager Huang, hehe." Cheng Ruyi was a little surprised that Master Zhou, who was usually so icy, would actually tell jokes after his icy demeanor melted. She had thought he was just an old-fashioned man.
"How about this, our Zhou family will provide the shop and staff, which are major expenses for any business. Besides, spas and wellness centers are still a new thing, and we don't know yet whether they can even survive. What if we lose money? Should we share the losses? There's no reason for us to share the profits with you and keep the losses for myself."
"So what I mean is, let's split it 10/90, you get 10% and I get 90%."
Ruyi didn't know exactly how much manpower and resources would be needed to open such a shop, but she knew that losing money was absolutely impossible. She wasn't worried about losing money; once you tried it, no one could refuse such an effect. She was even worried that if the business was too good, others would covet it!
"Mr. Zhou, if you're worried about losing money, I have several other methods prepared. As long as you follow my methods, there's almost no chance of losing money. Here's what we'll do: I'll tell you all the methods, and we'll split the profits 20/80, how about that?"
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