Chapter 129 Funding Problems
The next morning, the air was filled with the faint aroma of fried dough sticks, but Xu Yao's snack stand was deserted and there were few customers.
She sat at a makeshift wooden table, holding an account book in her hand, her brows furrowed so tightly that they could kill a fly.
After overcoming the difficulties posed by the old fox Boss Li, the snack bar was finally opened. However, the funding gap was like a bottomless pit, which made her very worried.
"Oh, if I had known earlier, I should have done a crowdfunding. This is popular now..." Xu Yao muttered softly, tapping the account book unconsciously with her fingers.
The money that I borrowed from here and there was barely enough to pay the store’s rent and part of the renovation costs, but the subsequent operations, food procurement, employee salaries... everything costs money!
Do you really want to sell off your property?
No, no, she has finally been reborn, she can't go back to her old ways!
"You look so sad that people who don't know you would think you are selling bitter melon juice!" A familiar low voice sounded in my ears with a hint of teasing.
Xu Yao looked up and saw Xue Han's tall figure looming over her like a mountain, inexplicably giving her a sense of security.
His big, broad hand fell gently on her shoulder, as if conveying silent comfort.
"Hey, it's all about money!" Xu Yao sighed and pushed the account book in front of Xue Han. "Look, the gap is too big. I'm so worried that my hair is about to fall out!"
Xue Han glanced at the densely packed numbers on the account book and frowned slightly.
Although he didn't understand business, he knew that this was not a small amount of money.
After a moment's hesitation, he said firmly, "Don't worry, there will always be a way out. We will think of a way and we will definitely be able to raise enough money."
Xue Han's words were like a reassurance, which gradually calmed Xu Yao's originally flustered heart.
Yes, there is always a way out. She doesn't believe that this small financial problem can bring her down!
"Yes!" Xu Yao nodded vigorously, and a spark of hope rekindled in her eyes. "I just don't believe it. I am a reborn person, can I be stumped by money?"
A bold idea emerged in her mind.
Aunt Wang is a well-known figure in the market, with extensive connections and good information.
There is also Aunt Zhang, who is an old resident of the town and knows many rich people.
Maybe they can help!
Just do it!
Xu Yao immediately stood up, rushed out like a gust of wind, and headed straight for Aunt Wang's stall.
"Aunt Wang, I have something I'd like to ask you for help with!" Xu Yao went straight to the point and told Aunt Wang all about her financial difficulties.
After hearing this, Aunt Wang smiled brightly: "My girl, this is not that difficult! Auntie will help you!" Her eyes rolled and she came up with a plan, "Let's hold a charity sale at the market! Take out your delicious food and sell it, and all the proceeds will be used to raise money for you! I guarantee you will have a lot of money!"
When Xu Yao heard this, she was overjoyed: "Aunt Wang, you are such a genius!"
Then, she went straight to Aunt Zhang and explained her purpose.
Aunt Zhang is also a kind-hearted person and agreed to help without hesitation.
"Yaoyao, your snack bar is a good project. Auntie will help you contact a few powerful bosses in town to see if you can get investment!" Aunt Zhang patted her chest and promised, looking very confident.
Xu Yao was so excited that she almost jumped up: "Aunt Zhang, thank you so much! You are really my savior!"
With the great help from Aunt Wang and Aunt Zhang, Xu Yao seemed to see a ray of hope and her heart was filled with hope.
She took a deep breath and felt full of energy.
"Honey, let's get busy!" Xu Yao turned around, looked at Xue Han with a sharp gaze, and raised a confident smile...
When Xu Yao heard Aunt Wang and Aunt Zhang were so supportive, she suddenly felt like she had a golden finger and was resurrected with full health on the spot!
She rolled up her sleeves and shouted to Xue Han, "Husband, we can't just wait for pie to fall from the sky, we have to take the initiative! Make money, make money, make a lot of money!"
Xue Han looked at Xu Yao's impetuous energy and an indulgent smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of his mouth.
He knew that as long as Yaoyao wanted to do it, there was nothing she couldn't do.
Without saying anything, he directly picked up a bag of flour and put it on his shoulder: "Okay, whatever you say, I, Xue Han, will be your exclusive coolie!"
The two of them do what they say and they are truly an efficient duo.
Xue Han was responsible for keeping the snack stand in tidy order, wiping tables and moving stools, doing it neatly and tidyly.
Xu Yao was not idle either. She began to prepare ingredients for the charity sale.
"Chive dumplings, Jianbing, Roujiamo, Malatang... these are our trump card products, we must have them!" Xu Yao muttered as she skillfully kneaded the dough and cut the vegetables.
The air is filled with the aroma of various ingredients, tempting people's taste buds.
Xue Han looked at Xu Yao's busy figure and said distressedly: "How about I help you knead the dough, you take a break."
Without even raising her head, Xu Yao refused directly: "No, no, you should be responsible for setting up the booth. This is our first impression, and it must be beautiful!"
Xue Han couldn't persuade her, so he had to set up the stall silently.
He cleaned the snack stall until it was shiny and even found some flowers and plants and placed them next to the stall, instantly making the entire snack stall full of vitality.
On the day of the charity sale, the market was crowded with people and very lively.
Aunt Wang stood in front of the snack stand and shouted at the top of her voice: "Don't miss it if you pass by! Xu Yao's chive dumplings are a secret recipe passed down from generation to generation. You will never forget them after eating them! And these pancakes are crispy and delicious. I guarantee you will want two after eating one!"
Aunt Wang's loud voice, coupled with the aroma of chive dumplings and pancakes, instantly attracted countless customers.
Everyone gathered around and rushed to buy it.
"Give me two chive boxes!"
"I want a pancake with more chili!"
"This roujiamo looks really good, give me one too!"
Xu Yao and Xue Han were so busy that their hands and feet were almost cramping.
But when they see the customers eating with gusto and satisfied smiles on their faces, they feel a sense of accomplishment.
"Delicious! Really delicious! This leek pie is amazing!" An old man couldn't help but give a thumbs up after eating a leek pie.
"This pancake is better than any I've ever had! Madam boss, your cooking skills are amazing!" A young girl also praised it highly.
The charity sale was in full swing. In just a few hours, a long queue formed in front of the snack stand.
Xu Yao was delighted as she looked at the increasing numbers in the account book.
At the same time, Xu Yao did not forget the important task of attracting investment.
She followed Aunt Zhang and visited potential investors in the town one by one.
"Hello, Mr. Li! I'm Xu Yao, the one who recently opened a snack bar in town." Xu Yao politely greeted a well-dressed middle-aged man.
Boss Li looked Xu Yao up and down, with a disdainful expression on his face: "Snack bar? Haha, young people nowadays only know how to mess around."
Xu Yao was not intimidated by Boss Li's attitude. She took a deep breath and began to introduce her snack bar to Boss Li.
"Boss Li, don't underestimate me because it's just a snack bar. It has huge business opportunities. Our snacks are made with the freshest ingredients and exclusive secret recipes to ensure that customers will want more. In addition, we also plan to launch an online ordering service so that customers can enjoy delicious food without leaving home."
Xu Yao talked incessantly, bringing out all the business knowledge he had learned in his previous life.
She also prepared a detailed business plan and handed it to Boss Li.
Boss Li took the business plan, flipped through a few pages nonchalantly, and suddenly frowned: "Online ordering? Haha, people nowadays like to eat out, who would order food at home? Your idea is too naive!"
Xu Yao was not discouraged. She continued to patiently explain to Boss Li: "Boss Li, you may not understand the current market very well. As the pace of life accelerates, more and more people choose to order food at home. Moreover, we can attract more customers through various preferential activities."
Xu Yao's sincerity and enthusiasm finally moved Boss Li.
He put down the business plan and looked at Xu Yao seriously: "Okay, since you are so sincere, I can consider investing in your snack bar."
Xu Yao was overjoyed when she heard this: "Thank you, Boss Li! I promise you won't regret it!"
In this way, Xu Yao successfully persuaded several investors and attracted some investment by relying on the business knowledge from his previous life and the planning of the snack bar.
However, just when Xu Yao felt that everything was moving in the right direction, she heard bad news from an investor.
"Boss Xu, I heard that the owner of another snack bar in town seems to be doing something bad in secret, spreading rumors everywhere, saying that the ingredients in your snack bar are not fresh and the hygiene does not meet the standards. He also advised us not to invest in your store." The investor said with a worried look on his face.
When Xu Yao heard this, she was immediately furious.
She didn't expect that someone would do something behind her back to hinder her from attracting investment.
She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
She knew that now was not the time to be angry, she had to find a way to deal with it.
"Thank you for telling me this. I will find a way to solve it." Xu Yao suppressed her anger and thanked the investor.
Back at the snack stand, Xu Yao told Xue Han about this.
After hearing this, Xue Han was immediately furious: "Which bastard dares to do something bad to my wife? I will beat him to death!"
Xu Yao quickly stopped Xue Han: "Don't be impulsive! We can't solve the problem with violence, we have to use our brains!"
She walked to the snack stand and looked at the bustling crowd, her heart full of hope and worry at the same time.
Through charity sales and investment, she raised some funds, but it was still not enough to reach her target amount.
Moreover, someone is now secretly doing bad things to prevent her from attracting investment.
She didn't know what difficulties she would encounter next, or whether she could successfully raise enough funds to open the business within three months... She only knew that she couldn't give up, she absolutely couldn't give up!
After all, she is a reborn person, how could she be defeated by these small difficulties?
"Yaoyao, don't worry, I'm here." Xue Han walked to Xu Yao, held her hand tightly, and gave her endless strength.
Xu Yao turned her head and looked at Xue Han's resolute face, her heart filled with emotion.
She knew that no matter what difficulties she encountered, Xue Han would always stand by her side, support her and encourage her.
"Well, we will definitely get through this!" Xu Yao took a deep breath and a confident smile appeared on her face again.
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