nashuaworldcup Chapter 163 The Next Two Years
Chapter 163 The Next Two Years
After Lu Yuan finished speaking, the tea room fell into a long silence.
After a long silence, Gao Ya broke the ice and asked softly, "Did you... all understand?"
"I know a little." Lin Kai nodded with feigned profundity, only to be immediately met with an elegant eye roll.
"Isn't 'slightly understanding' just a euphemism for not understanding?" Gao Ya bluntly exposed his lie.
Lin Kai looked somewhat embarrassed, then turned to Gao Ya with anticipation: "So, Ya Ya, you understood?"
Gao Ya sighed confidently, "If I understood, why would I be asking you?"
After saying that, the two of them turned their heads at the same time and stared at Gao Zhe, who was deep in thought with his head down.
It's rare to see Gao Zhe thinking so seriously. Could it be that he has an idea?
Stared at by those two pairs of eyes, Gao Zhe finally couldn't hold back any longer and helplessly spread his hands: "Why are you looking at me? I thought you two understood and I was the only one who didn't, so I deliberately kept quiet and pretended to be deep!"
"..."
Lu Yuan felt a pang of embarrassment and silently gave the three people a thumbs up.
He wasn't just convinced; he was completely out of options.
If he weren't currently lacking start-up capital, he would really like to abandon these three "pig teammates" and go it alone.
Lin Kai scratched his forehead awkwardly and asked, forcing a smile, "If I do as you say, will I definitely earn ten million?"
"No." Lu Yuan shook his head without hesitation.
The hope that Lin Kai and his two companions had just begun to have was instantly extinguished, and they were filled with disappointment once again.
However, Lu Yuan changed the subject and continued, "The first year definitely won't work, but through the initial operations, we can accumulate about three million in funds. In the second year, based on the wholesale business, we will launch our own independent brand. At that time, we will have a chance to earn ten million."
"Really?" Lin Kai's eyes lit up, and he asked with surprise, "Then what kind of brand do I need to create to earn ten million?"
"This is a core trade secret." Lu Yuan smiled mysteriously. "You have to eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time. Let's take the first step before considering the second step: establishing our clothing wholesale company."
In the following time, Lu Yuan explained his initial plan to the three of them in detail.
The apparel market in 2010 was in a seller's market phase.
There are hundreds of thousands of offline physical stores nationwide, while online channels are not yet mature and convenient.
These physical stores mostly source their goods from a few fixed large wholesale markets, thus forming a huge distribution center in the provincial capital.
Although Jiangcheng also has garment factories, their scale is far smaller than that of the provincial capital, and the market's supply of goods basically relies on the provincial capital's wholesale markets.
This traditional "cluster purchasing" model is extremely inefficient, not only putting immense pressure on warehousing but also severely tying up working capital.
Therefore, Lu Yuan's strategy is to adopt a "small orders, quick response, and high-frequency new product launch" approach, which is a form of disruptive attack.
Simply put, it means releasing new styles at a fixed frequency, and only ordering small batches each time for trial sales.
Once positive market feedback is received, immediately select the best-selling items and expedite restocking. Closely follow market trends and quickly capitalize on the first wave of traffic dividends.
More importantly, Lu Yuan has the memories of his past life as a source of confidence.
He knew very well that in this era, the women's clothing industry was one of the most profitable sectors, with a gross profit margin per item approaching 50%.
Even if some styles don't sell well, they can be packaged and sold to overstock merchants at a low price, so there is almost no risk of losing money.
Lu Yuan's early strategy was to use this "short, flat, and fast" approach to quickly establish his dominance in Jiangcheng and even the surrounding cities.
We'll spend a year accumulating capital first, and then implement the next step of the brand upgrade plan the following year.
After listening, Lin Kai and the other two still had a vague understanding of the advanced concept of "small order quick response," but seeing that Lu Yuan spoke eloquently and logically, they were about 80% convinced.
Lu Yuan's summer vacation has less than two months left, and time is running out.
He will soon be going to university. Although he can continue operating the business while he is in school, he will not be able to devote himself to it fully.
Therefore, he had to recruit Linkai.
Even if Lin Kai is not the best, he still comes from high society. His vision and knowledge are there. As long as Lu Yuan makes a good plan, and Lin Kai is responsible for execution and management, there shouldn't be any problems.
Moreover, since Lu Yuan dared to boast that he could earn ten million in two years, unless Lin Kai had other extraordinary means, he had no choice but to stick with Lu Yuan.
Although the money belongs to Lin Kai, Lu Yuan will also contribute, but Lin Kai will still take the lion's share.
If they actually earn ten million in the future, all the profits will go to Lu Yuan; and Lin Kai will not only regain his status as a rich second-generation, but also be able to get together with Gao Ya as he wished, which can be described as a happy ending for everyone.
No matter how you calculate it, this all-or-nothing gamble is a sure win.
"Alright, I'm going all in!" Lin Kai slammed his hand on the table excitedly. "Lu Yuan, my and Ya Ya's happiness is all in your hands! If you can do that, my child will have to be your godfather after he's born!"
"You haven't even taken the first step yet, and you've already thought about the child finding a godfather, have you?" Gao Ya rolled her eyes at him speechlessly, then turned to Lu Yuan and asked seriously, "Lu Yuan, I trust you. I just want to confirm, is 500,000 really enough?"
"500,000 is indeed a bit tight, but I will still invest some of it. In the early stages, it's all about capital turnover, so the more cash on hand, the better."
"Okay." Gao Ya nodded, her eyes firm, and said, "I've saved up some money over the years, and I can invest it all in."
Gao Ya was willing to empty her savings to accompany Lin Kai on what seemed like a pipe dream, which shows how serious she was about this relationship.
She knew in her heart that even if the business failed in the end, she and Lin Kai had fought side by side for the same goal for two years.
The ending may not be what we hoped for, but the process itself is still worth remembering.
Lu Yuan understood Gao Ya's thoughts and became even more certain that he had not helped the wrong person.
What he least wanted to betray in his life was this kind of sincere and pure affection.
Gao Ya and Lin Kai are absolutely worth it.
……
Lin Kai has finally settled down in Jiangcheng. Gao Ya rented him an apartment not far from her own home, so the two could sneak out for dates after dinner.
Of course, this matter cannot be known to Gaoya's parents yet.
If the two elders knew that their neighbor was a "pig" who secretly came to steal their cabbages every day, they would probably tear the roof off.
These past two days, Lin Kai and Gao Ya have been following Lu Yuan's advice and busy conducting on-site research in various clothing markets in Jiangcheng.
Meanwhile, Lu Yuan was also busy. In addition to staying up late to write a proposal, he also had to fill out college applications and take driving tests.
The group had already discussed filling out their college applications.
Lu Yuan applied to the Textile Engineering major at Jiangnan University of Science and Technology, a science major closely related to clothing.
From that moment on, his life, studies, and career were completely intertwined with the clothing industry.
Ye Yixian applied to the School of Business at Jiangnan University of Finance and Economics, majoring in Finance and Business Operations.
She wasn't particularly passionate about the major; she simply thought finance was lucrative, and since her score was just high enough, she naturally chose it.
Gao Zhe and Wang Qingyu both applied to Jiangbei College. As for what major they should study, they didn't care at all; they just wanted to be admitted.
Filling out college applications is a major life event, and Lu's parents had a special talk with Ye Yixian, urging her to consult with her brother.
This care from her elders made Ye Yixian feel an unprecedented warmth, and also filled her with confidence for her upcoming university life.
Just as everything was progressing smoothly, Lu Yuan's phone suddenly rang.
It was Lin Kai calling.
As soon as the call connected, Lin Kai's exasperated voice came from the other end: "Lu Yuan, something terrible has happened!"