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Chapter 72 A Grateful Young Woman (Seeking First Subscription)

"Ah."

Seeing Lin Shen nod without hesitation, Lin Ping asked again.

"Are you planning to continue running the cat cafe? Or are you going to renovate and start another small business?"

"High-end pet community".

Lin Shen briefly summarized his plan.

The regulations are clear and logically sound.

His confident and eloquent manner greatly changed Lin Ping's impression of him.

She had assumed Lin Shen was a rich second-generation heir with some money, and planned to take over a shop and start a small business to impress her family.

But now it seems that he really was seriously investigating the market.

Although Lin Ping didn't quite understand some of the technical terms he used, it didn't stop her from trusting Lin Shen.

"You're so knowledgeable about this stuff."

Lin Ping sighed, her long-dormant heart suddenly becoming lively.

"You mean, my shop still has a chance to come back to life?"

"there must be."

Lin Shen said confidently.

"Your cat café is just a bit out of the way, but marketing is all about the internet these days. As long as you do a good job of promotion and provide good service, it will definitely take off."

"Actually, I don't know much about this."

Lin Ping said honestly.

“This shop was left to me by my ex-husband, who said that its revenue would be used to offset child support payments for my daughter.”

"So you're divorced?"

"Ah."

Seeing Lin Ping glance at him somewhat embarrassedly, Lin Shen said softly.

"It seems your husband intends to leave this shop to you; perhaps he's even the landlord?"

"How did you know?"

Lin Ping looked extremely surprised, which made Lin Shen sigh softly.

"you were fooled."

“I guess you and your ex-husband invested in this cat cafe together, but the business didn’t work out and you couldn’t sell it.”

"So after the divorce, he seemingly kindly left the shop to you, but in reality, he was collecting rent from you to reclaim the divided joint property."

"When your business is not doing well and you can't find a buyer to sell it to, he will take this opportunity to buy back the shop without losing anything."

"..."

Lin Ping's mouth formed an "O" shape as she suddenly realized what was going on.

She divorced her ex-husband because she discovered he was having an affair. She was so angry at the time that she didn't think about anything and didn't even read the divorce agreement carefully. She just wanted to get a divorce as soon as possible and be free.

As a result of Lin Shen's reminder, Lin Ping instantly understood what was going on.

"I'll call him right now and find out!"

Lin Ping stood up angrily, but was stopped by Lin Shen.

"Calling won't help. All of this has gone through legal and compliant procedures. You can only accept your bad luck and swallow your pride."

"But……"

Lin Ping felt extremely wronged.

She, who was always gentle and kind, never imagined that she would have to sacrifice so much for her marriage.

What did we get in return?
Her ex-husband not only cheated on her, but he even lied to her in the end!
Seeing Lin Ping's weak and helpless pitiful appearance, Lin Shen couldn't help but feel some sympathy.

Because he has also experienced betrayal in a relationship, he is able to empathize with how devastating such hurt can be to a person.

"But it's alright, as long as we continue to run this store well."

Lin Shen gently comforted him.

"He was certain that the store would go out of business, which is why he was so fearless."

"If you transfer this store to me later, I will revive it."

"But……"

Lin Ping was deeply moved to see that Lin Shen was willing to buy such a bad business, but she couldn't bear to see his money go to waste, so she kindly reminded him.

"If you invest, it probably won't be easy to break even, right?"

"That's impossible to say."

Lin Shen smiled and placed his fingers interlaced on the table. His confident and sunny tone made Lin Ping feel extremely at ease.

His young and handsome face, in particular, made her heart, which had been dormant for many years, suddenly flutter like a deer. She then glanced at her slightly flushed cheeks and whispered.

"Thank you then."

"You're welcome."

Lin Shen got up and walked towards where the cat was resting.

"Let me see your store's cats first."

For cat cafes, which belong to the service industry, the quality of the coffee and the ambiance are secondary; the most important thing is whether the cats are obedient.

Its well-behaved and sensible nature often attracts more customers, and people may even be tempted to pay to take it home.

This is just like the brothels of ancient times.

The quality of the product is often the key to whether there will be repeat customers. Even the worst chicken coop will attract countless people if a golden phoenix emerges from it.

Let me introduce it to you.

Lin Ping held each of the dozen or so cats in her arms and introduced them to Lin Shen. She could not only call out their names, but also remember their personalities very clearly.

It's obvious that they're seriously running this cat café.

"...It's called Sun because it loves to sunbathe. It lies there with its belly up, and it's very cute."

Lin Ping stroked the cat's soft fur, which clearly showed that she bathed them regularly, as they were very clean and tidy from head to toe.

Seeing this, Lin Shen suddenly remembered that his task in the camera album was to photograph animals, so he took out his phone.

"Let me take a picture of these cats."

"it is good."

Seeing Lin Ping smiling charmingly while holding the cat, Lin Shen decisively pressed the shutter button on his phone.

However, to his surprise, although the mission was completed, a strange error occurred.

[Upgrade Task: Please take a photo with the theme of "animals" (Completed).]

[Reward: Camera Album lv.4→lv.5]

[Photography technology improved by 50%-60%]

Congratulations! Your "Camera Album" has reached level 5, triggering an extra reward: Background Module *1

Basic Reward: Random Money Reward *1

[Upgrade Task: Please take a photo with the theme of "food"]

[Review: Canaries have beautiful plumage, melodious songs, and outstanding appearance, making them ideal for keeping as pets for viewing and enjoyment.]

[System Score: A (150%)]

Final reward settlement: 15000

「建设银行：您尾号7946的账户于08月12日10:23收入RMB 15000元，当前余额：745，000」

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Canary?

Lin Shen looked at Lin Ping, his expression thoughtful.

At this moment, she was squatting on the ground playing with the cat, her delicate profile exuding the mature charm unique to young women.

Especially when she squats down, the full curve of her buttocks is accentuated by the jeans, making them appear even more perky and voluptuous, which is incredibly alluring.

So the animal photographed this time wasn't a cat, but Lin Ping?

Lin Shen was somewhat puzzled.

In his mind, girls who could be called "canaries" were generally the kind of girls who relied on their youth and beauty to depend on men for survival.

Are divorced young women considered "canaries"?
Or is the system trying to get me to be her sugar daddy?

What do you think of my cat?

Just as Lin Shen was deep in thought, Lin Ping cautiously asked him a question, her expression slightly nervous.

“They all have their own vaccine certificates, and I regularly deworm them, so they are very clean.” “Very good.”

Lin Shen tried to extend his hand to the cat, and it immediately snuggled up to him, rubbing its face against him.

She has a very affectionate personality, which would make her perfect for working in a cat cafe.

"Your cats are all very nice."

"Thank you."

Lin Ping was overjoyed to hear Lin Shen praise her cat.

After her divorce, besides her daughter, these cats became her emotional support, helping her through a difficult period.

"Mr. Lin, let me show you around our store."

"it is good."

Lin Shen felt a little awkward being addressed as "President Lin" for the first time.

However, with Lin Ping's enthusiastic introduction, he gradually got used to the name and carefully toured the small cat café.

It includes a coffee counter, a back area where the cats sleep at night, and an exhibition area for selling cat supplies.

However, there were very few products from Chongyou on the shelves, which piqued Lin Shen's interest, and he immediately asked out of curiosity.

Have you ever used PetLife products?

"I've used it, but their products are too expensive, and there's no wholesale price."

Lin Ping explained.

"Cat food and catnip are used in large quantities, so in order to reduce costs, I chose some other brands of products, and the effect was about the same."

"Is it."

Lin Shen murmured.

He also discovered that PetCare's overemphasis on the high-end market led to the loss of market share for mid-to-low-end cat cafes.

The advantage is that it can establish a high-end brand image, but the disadvantage of low sales also comes with it.

Perhaps I can exploit this loophole?
Lin Shen silently made his own calculations, and then quickly steered the conversation back on track.

"The shop is in pretty good condition overall. Now let's talk about the transfer. How much are you planning to pay in monthly rent?"

"Actually, I don't know how much is appropriate..."

Lin Ping hesitated, her hands clasped in front of her, looking somewhat bewildered, clearly not very knowledgeable about this matter.

Seeing this, Lin Shen asked softly.

Would you mind if I took a look at your ledgers?

"of course."

Lin Ping took out the ledger from the back of the shop and handed it to Lin Shen. He glanced at the monthly transaction records and his brows gradually furrowed.

The landlord is asking for a monthly rent of 10,000 yuan for such a remote little shop?!

Grab money!
Renting a 60-square-meter apartment around here wouldn't cost this much!
Moreover, the monthly turnover is only 20,000, and after deducting costs, the profit is only seven or eight thousand.

"It's so dark!"

Lin Shen couldn't help but complain, which startled Lin Ping, who immediately looked flustered and at a loss.

"Um... our prices are already among the cheapest in cat cafes, and even the coffee is very affordable."

"I'm not saying your store's prices are exorbitant."

Lin Shen quickly explained and then returned the ledger to Lin Ping.

"Let's talk about the transfer price."

"Monthly rent is 20,000, six-month lease, plus all the equipment in the store, for a total of 200,000 to transfer to me. What do you think?"

Two hundred thousand!?

Upon hearing the figure Lin Shen quoted, even Lin Ping, who wasn't very knowledgeable in the industry, knew exactly how high the price he was offering, so she quickly waved her hand.

Although she really wanted to earn money, she still had a daughter in kindergarten at home who needed to be taken care of.

But she would never make money against her conscience, because she would feel uncomfortable even holding such money in her hands.

"That's too high! I feel like 150,000 would be enough."

"Renting equipment, cat care, and goods all require money, and I don't think 200,000 is too much."

Lin Shen smiled slightly.

"And I plan to pay you an additional 10,000 yuan a month to help me look after the shop."

what?
Lin Ping blinked twice, her expression full of surprise.

She thought Lin Shen would recruit new staff after taking over the store, but to her surprise, Lin Shen actually planned to keep her and even offered her a high salary of 10,000 yuan per month!
This made Lin Ping feel flattered and speechless.

She felt she didn't deserve such a high salary, but she couldn't resist the temptation, so she said softly with gratitude.

"Mr. Lin, isn't the salary you're offering a bit too high? I'm worried..."

"Are you afraid I'll lose money?"

Lin Shen interrupted Lin Ping's words and then said with great confidence.

"You'll definitely need to spend money to build up awareness before opening a new store, but I guarantee that if you do as I say, you'll be profitable within two months!"

"..."

Profitable within two months?

Lin Ping bit her lip, her face showing a conflicted expression.

She simply couldn't believe that a cat cafe in such a remote location could make money within two months.

Moreover, Lin Shen paid a huge price...

However, since he was so confident, all Lin Ping could do was trust him, even if it seemed hopeless.

"I understand. I'll draft a transfer agreement right away and then notify my ex-husband."

"Ah."

Actually, Lin Shen didn't want Lin Ping's ex-husband to get involved in this matter, but unfortunately, the other party was the landlord.

Legally, the transfer of a shop generally requires the landlord's permission, unless the right to transfer is held by the tenant.

But clearly Lin Ping doesn't have that authority.

"Please take a look."

Soon, Lin Ping took out the transfer contract and some documents from the back of the shop.

Actually, she had prepared these things a long time ago, but she didn't expect to use them so soon.

Lin Shen glanced at the contract and then at the various documents, including the business license.

After confirming that everything was correct, she returned it to Lin Ping.

"Okay, set a time for your ex-husband to come out, and we'll meet and sign a three-party contract."

"it is good."

Seeing that Lin Shen had nothing to complain about, Lin Ping's tense heart immediately relaxed, and a charming smile appeared on her face.

Having resolved a long-standing concern, she is now deeply grateful to Lin Shen, as if she had encountered a benefactor in this life.

"Mr. Lin, it's lunchtime and you haven't had lunch yet, have you? Shall I treat you?"

"No need."

Lin Shen waved his hand, stood up, and took his leave.

"You can invite me after the contract is signed. I have something to do, so I'll be going now."

"Okay, take care!"

Lin Ping quickly took off her apron, escorted Lin Shen to the door, and watched him drive away in his Jaguar XFL, her gaze lingering on him for a long time.

She didn't know how to describe her feelings at that moment.

Faced with the store's monthly losses, Lin Ping couldn't sleep at night and finally decided to sell it, planning to go out to work and give her daughter a stable living environment.

But what kind of work can a 34-year-old woman with average education do?

This caused Lin Ping a great deal of trouble.

But Lin Shen's arrival was like a ray of light, illuminating her originally gloomy future.

Although the contract has not been fully finalized, judging from Lin Shen's words and actions, as well as the luxury car he drives, it seems that...

He probably wouldn't lie.

"Thank you."

Lin Ping crossed her arms over her chest, murmuring softly, her heart filled with gratitude for Lin Shen.

(End of this chapter)