The auntie that Yang Sisi introduced had already completed her company's annual meeting in Dali. In the afternoon, they took a bus to the airport. Yang Sisi's cousin, Yang Yuanhang, had left Dali two days earlier, leaving a bit of suspense between him and Ye Zhi.
According to Yang Sisi, Ye Zhi personally escorted him to the airport when he left.
As evening fell, the guesthouse received another group of guests. They came from all over the country and poured their enthusiasm into the land of Dali, but their enthusiasm only made us feel more disappointed...
Before night fell, Ye Zhi sent me a message saying she wanted to ask me out for a chat.
I'm actually quite inexperienced in business, so I'd really like to hear her opinion on whether or not to transfer ownership of the inn.
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The nights in Dali are still quite cold in winter. I put on a down jacket before riding Tie Nan's motorcycle to "Ma Jiu Yi". When I arrived, she was already waiting for me at the entrance of "Hai Tu Inn". Like me, she was also wearing a thick white down jacket.
After we met face to face, she said to me, "You don't look too well."
"I'm pretty strong that I didn't break down when I came out of the police station after going there!"
"Yes, Sisi told me everything that happened these past few days."
"So, you've come to persuade me to keep the inn running?"
Ye Zhi didn't answer. She walked towards the sea ahead of me. I knew she wanted to find a comfortable place to chat, so I followed her.
At this time, "Majiuyi" was not as lively as in the summer. Because the weather was cold at night and it was the off-season, the outdoor bars were not open, and naturally there were no singers performing on the beach.
...
Ye Zhi and I sat on the rock where we had bumped into each other before. I habitually lit a cigarette, while she rubbed her hands together to keep them warm. A sea breeze blew by, startling the seabirds that had already returned to their nests, and also ruffled her long hair…
In this indescribable atmosphere, I took a deep drag of my cigarette...
Bathed in the scattered moonlight, Ye Zhi finally spoke to me, saying, "I know Sisi hopes you can continue running the inn, but I want to advise you to transfer ownership of the inn."
I was so surprised that I paused for a moment before asking, "What's the reason?"
"When starting a business, especially in its early stages, the biggest fear is having differing ideas within the team. Even if your guesthouse continues to operate, the team's morale will be low, leading to endless conflicts that will inevitably impact your business... Another point, which I believe is crucial, is that the current market is not open enough, making this the most valuable time for your guesthouse. Once the seaside guesthouse market opens up on a large scale, it will be difficult to resell it at a high price. Relying on policy is not a long-term solution, as policies change, something you should understand well."
I nodded, agreeing with her point.
Ye Zhi added, "However, I think the price of 2 million is still a bit low. You can try to negotiate further."
"2 million is too low!?"
"Hmm, I think a price of around 2.5 million would be more reasonable."
"What's the basis for that?"
"Since you are the only seaside inn in Longkan that has resumed business, and because of the current policy, the market has entered a very irrational period, there will definitely be irrational people offering irrational prices... However, I think 2.5 million is a price that will not make the other party hesitate, so you can sell it as soon as possible."
"Forget it, Sun Jiwei has been kind to me. If it weren't for him, the inn might have been taken over by Cao Jinbo long ago, and we wouldn't have even been able to keep our principal, let alone make a profit... Besides, I think that although he didn't say it outright, he probably invested with his friends this time. He's not a very wealthy person, so if we're going to transfer the business, we shouldn't make things too difficult for him."
"Don't confuse personal relationships with doing business."
"A debt of gratitude must be repaid."
Ye Zhi glanced at me and didn't say anything more. During this long period of silence, I seriously considered whether or not to transfer ownership of the inn.
After a moment, I made up my mind: rather than hurting everyone's feelings and having to sell the inn at a low price, it's better to sell it while it's still at its most valuable, giving everyone a chance to choose again. For example, Peach and Tie Nan are determined to go to Chongqing; how can I use the inn to force them to stay in Dali?
Previously, I was worried that Coach Ma wouldn't get a share of the money, but now Bai Lu has also stated that she will use her share to open another bar in the ancient city with Coach Ma. This is obviously a good choice, and it puts my mind at ease.
Since everyone has their own aspirations, there's no need for me to cling to an inn that has already alienated its inhabitants and hurt everyone's feelings. But after selling the inn, what should I do? Or is it even necessary for me to stay in Dali?
At this moment, Ye Zhi asked me again, "You already have the answer in your heart, right?"
"Yes, given the current situation, transferring ownership of the inn might be our best option."
"It's good that you think that way..."
I smiled, then took another deep drag of my cigarette. Inevitably, after making this decision, I thought of Wang Lei again. This time, I had to let her down for the sake of the bigger picture.
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