“I just didn’t expect that the boss who’s only free for half a day would be you!” Du Yun gave Su Yan a meaningful look. “You’re quite the hidden talent, college student.”
She really didn't expect Su Yan to be so capable, considering she's only this young.
Su Yan touched her nose. "Keep it low-key. I'm just one of the owners. I can't run this business on my own."
"He's still a boss, no need to be modest. When I was your age, I was still struggling in the mud. You're really amazing. What should I call you? Boss Su? Or Designer Su?"
"Please just call me Su Yan, I can't accept any other title," Su Yan said. "In business and in terms of age, you are my senior, so senior, do you think my restaurant can be successfully opened?"
Upon hearing this, Du Ruo sized her up. "Before I tell you the answer, I'd like to ask you, did you design the interior design of your restaurant?"
Su Yan didn't hide anything and nodded, saying, "The restaurants on the market are too monotonous. I want to open a restaurant, but if I can't come up with something new, how long can I survive in this bustling city?"
Therefore, before opening a restaurant, I considered not only the taste of the dishes, but also the price, the overall decoration style, and the marketing methods, all of which I had to consider and improve.
The final result of Half-Day Leisure is what it is now. I put a lot of effort and money into this restaurant, and I even got two other friends and elders to work with me.
"That's why you can only succeed; you can't afford to fail, right?"
Su Yan answered firmly, "Yes!"
Not only can't it fail, Banrixian also needs to quickly gain a foothold in Guangzhou's catering industry.
Du Ruo's gaze gradually turned to admiration as she looked at her. "I've noticed that when it comes to business, you have a lot of drive and ambition. You have a real talent for business."
Su Yan is truly rare.
She is smart and daring, as if she was born to be a business expert.
This was also the most insightful person Du Ruo had ever met in her many years of business.
"Since you love doing business so much, why did you choose to study medicine in college?"
Su Yan thought for a moment, "People always have to experience things outside their comfort zone. I like to face challenges head-on."
After saying that, she continued to ask, "Then, Sister Du Ruo, what is your answer?"
Du Ruo raised her eyebrows. "My friend and I discussed your Banrixian restaurant for quite a while. My friend is even more capable in business than I am. His assessment of Banrixian is 'not to be underestimated.' To receive such a four-word evaluation from him means that he has high hopes for this restaurant. My answer is the same."
Su Yan felt that gaining the approval of business people was also a kind of success.
She breathed a sigh of relief, picked up the teacup on the table, and said with a smile, "Then I'll accept your kind words and toast Sister Du Ruo."
Du Ruo smiled, raised her teacup, and downed it in one gulp.
Deng Ziyi and the other two couldn't join in their conversation, so they could only stuff their mouths with food and listen intently.
"If I ever start a business, would you be interested in joining me?" Du Ruo asked.
Upon hearing this, Su Yan's face fell. "Sister Du Ruo, can I say that I am willing but unable? My studies are being closely monitored by my elders at home. If I were to start a business, I would probably turn myself into a monster with three heads and six arms."
"Yes, yes, Ayan has become an apprentice. Her master is the famous traditional Chinese medicine doctor, Mr. Jue!" Deng Ziyi quickly chimed in.
Du Yun's gaze towards Su Yan changed once again.
Clearly, she knew who Mr. Jue was.
"You little rascal..."
Du Yun didn't know how to describe her current feelings.
So, Su Yan getting to be her designer is a huge bargain for her.
"Keep it low-key, keep it low-key." Su Yan quickly changed the subject and handed over the sketchbook from her bag. "Take a look at the winter designs. I've drawn 32 styles."
Du Yun indeed stopped talking, took the sketchbook and started looking at it seriously, not even wanting to eat. She was a workaholic.
It wasn't until Su Yan and the others had finished eating that she finished reviewing and selecting the dishes to make.
"Have you considered both the north and south markets?" Du Yun asked.
Su Yan: "Yes, the first 16 styles are suitable for the south. It's colder in the north, so the later styles are thicker. I've written down the fabrics for each style, but this is just a suggestion. Ultimately, it's up to you to decide what fabric to use."
There wasn't much fabric available at that time, and Du Yun was targeting the mid-to-high-end market, so the quality of her clothes was quite good.
Du Ruo couldn't help but sigh, "Aside from your forgetfulness, you really make things much easier for me in other ways."
Su Yan's designs never needed revisions; she was always satisfied. If it weren't for the cost and the sheer number of designs, Du Ruo would have loved to create every single version.
"I picked 20 out of the 32 manuscripts," Du Ruo said. "The remaining 12 are also very good, but my factory can't use that many, and it would be a waste not to use them."
Su Yan immediately understood her unspoken meaning, "Does Sister Du Ruo have a way to satisfy both sides?"
“If you don’t mind, I’ll sell the rest of the manuscript to my other friends. All the money is yours, so I won’t lose out. I’ll maintain the relationship, and they’ll also be indebted to me.”
Upon hearing this, Su Yan agreed without hesitation, "Sure, I'm guaranteed to make a profit. Just set the price for me."
She put her heart into every design, and she didn't want to waste any, so selling the remaining designs was a good idea.
As for the price, she believed that Du Yun wouldn't let her suffer a loss.
Du Ruo: "Okay."
After finishing their work-related conversation, Du Ruo began to wrap things up.
It was already past eight o'clock when we came out after dinner.
Du Yun first took Su Yan and the others back to school.
Before getting off the bus, she reminded me, "Come visit me at the factory when you have time. I'm usually at the factory when I'm not going out. You didn't lose my business card, did you?"
"It's not lost, how could it be lost?"
"That's good. I was worried that you would forget to send the manuscript and even throw away my business card." Du Yun joked, "The number and address are all on the business card. Call me before you go, so you don't come to the wrong place."
Su Yan touched her nose, and was about to respond when she suddenly remembered something. "Wait a minute, Sister Du Yun, I didn't tell you my cell phone number, did I? How did you know?"
Du Yun rolled her eyes and said irritably, "You're only just realizing this now? Your reaction time is really slow. I called the number you gave me before, and a man answered. He said your family moved to Beijing, and then he gave me your mother's number. I had to ask your mother to find out your current number."
Su Yan didn't need to guess to know that the man was Uncle Li, who must have been entrusted to him by her mother before she passed away.
"Alright, you guys go back now, I have to rush to the next event."
Du Yun waved to them and then drove away.
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