Film and Television World Life Record

As he approached the coffee shop, he saw a "For Sale" sign hanging on the left side of the door. He paused, startled.

Just then, the door opened, and a sweet-looking waitress smiled at him and said, "Sir, welcome."

Li Mu pointed to the "For Sale" sign.

Are you still open for business?

The waiter smiled professionally and said, "Sir, we are open for business as usual."

"Oh"

Li Mu nodded and went inside.

Upon entering the coffee shop, Li Mu's eyes lit up. The coffee shop looked quite large from the outside, and the interior space seemed even larger.

The decor is also very stylish, mainly using wood and fabric, with green plants everywhere, creating a relaxed yet refreshing atmosphere with a touch of artistic flair.

To the right of the café, there is a crystal-clear round table with a white piano that glows with fluorescence on it. Spotlights twinkle around the ceiling, creating a stylish and simple yet elegant atmosphere.

The shop was deserted with only a few customers. A few waiters stood around in twos and threes, all looking quite relaxed. It seemed business wasn't good.

Li Mu ordered a cappuccino and chatted for a few minutes with the sweet-smiling waitress named Ding Xiaoxue.

"Your store is quite large."

"Yes! The business area is 228 square meters, plus the production room, small kitchen... it's 300 square meters."

"That's quite a lot."

"The coffee shop has such a nice environment and stylish decor, why is the business so slow? They're even considering transferring ownership," Li Mu asked curiously.

Ding Xiaoxue looked around and, seeing that no one was paying attention, sighed and said, "The location is bad!"

"This street was recently built, so there are few people. There are no commercial centers or large companies nearby, so there is not enough consumer base and the street has never been popular."

“Our coffee shop has only been open for four months, and we’ve been losing money every month. Although the losses aren’t huge, the owner is disheartened and has no interest in running it, so we’re planning to sell it.”

Li Mu nodded and looked around the coffee shop's layout and decor again. It was exquisite and stylish, giving people a relaxed and natural atmosphere.

"Your renovation is really nice, I love it! It's such a shame that your business is being sold off like this!"

Ding Xiaoxue also sighed with emotion, saying softly, "Yes! The environment and atmosphere are so nice."

"From the renovation, decorations, tables, chairs, sofas, all kinds of equipment, and even the piano. Our boss invested more than 1.7 million yuan in this coffee shop, and I heard that the transfer fee can't even get back a third of the investment. It's all gone."

Li Mu was somewhat surprised: "Ah, so little, we can't even recover a third of it."

Ding Xiaoxue said, "That's for sure! There are few people here, and business is slow. You can't make much money here. If you take over, you'll only continue to lose money. How many people would be willing to take over?"

"Only by lowering the price to the bottom will anyone be interested."

Li Mu sighed, "Since we've already invested so much money and the transfer fee is so low, we might as well continue operating here! Maybe after a while, this place will become more popular."

Ding Xiaoxue said, "If only the boss thought like you."

"Sigh, business wasn't good when we first opened, but the boss encouraged us. He said it was only temporary and business would pick up soon, and told us to keep working hard. Even if we lost some money, he would keep it running."

"After losing money for four consecutive months after opening, he stopped saying that and started looking for a new owner. Everyone knows this place is deserted and keeps losing money, so who would want to take it over?"

"The transfer price has been lowered again and again, but no agreement has been reached."

"If most of the money hadn't been spent on renovations that couldn't be dismantled, and if the store's items hadn't been sold secondhand without generating much revenue, the owner would have announced the closure long ago and sold off the store's contents."

"We didn't close down. We kept the coffee shop open because we thought the overall transfer price would be higher, so we waited for someone to take it over."

Chapter 57 Taking Over the Coffee Shop

After chatting with Ding Xiaoxue for a while and watching her sway her slender waist as she left, Li Mu carefully examined the layout and decor of the entire coffee shop. It was exquisite and tasteful, a feast for the eyes.

He suddenly felt a little itchy; if the price was right, he might as well take it over himself. The atmosphere here made him feel very comfortable.

During this period, he suddenly felt that going to work was not very meaningful. He was busy with trivial matters at the company every day, being ordered around by others, and he didn't care about the salary. He decided to quit.

If you're worried about being bored after quitting your job, this coffee shop is a good option to keep yourself occupied.

He'll have nothing to do after quitting his job, so he can come here often to read books and have coffee. Even if he loses some money, it's not a big deal; for him now, money isn't that hard to come by.

If needed, we can create more films and television series in the future when the opportunity arises.

As he sipped his coffee, he admired the layout of the café, already planning what to add.

The coffee shop door opened again, and two people walked in, one after the other.

Walking in front was Liu Ming, the owner of this coffee shop. He was in his thirties, wore black-rimmed glasses, and had a refined and gentle demeanor.

As they walked, he said, "Mr. Zhang, this is our third visit. This time you have to give me a definite answer. I really can't afford to delay any longer."

Mr. Zhang laughed and said, "Brother Liu, don't be in such a hurry! Business is about negotiation. You can't make a decision in just one or two days. You'll reach an agreement as you talk!"

Liu Ming said helplessly, "You know my situation. I don't want to delay any longer. If we can't reach an agreement this time, I'll have to contact someone else."

Mr. Zhang glanced at him and said, "Brother Liu, what are you saying? I will definitely give you an answer."

Then, with a forced smile, he added, "Besides, your coffee shop is nice, but the location is too out of the way. Few customers mean it's hard to make a profit."

"Besides me, how many others are willing to talk to you?"

Liu Ming's tone faltered upon hearing this, and his expression darkened. What the other person said was true. The coffee shop had been listed for sale for almost a month, and only two people had expressed interest. The previous offer was too low, and he had clearly rejected it.

Only this Mr. Zhang is left, dragging his feet and keeping him in suspense.

The two strolled around the coffee shop again, with Mr. Zhang still smiling and occasionally praising the coffee shop's decor and style.

They just didn't mention the transfer fee.

Liu Ming finally lost his patience.

"Mr. Zhang, give me a straight answer. If it's possible, we can sign the contract; if not, we can only cooperate again in the future."

This time, Mr. Zhang abandoned his perfunctory attitude and became unusually serious. He first held up three fingers, then used two fingers to make an eight.

"Three hundred and eighty thousand, this is the most sincere quote I've given after so long of researching coffee shops."

"If you agree, we can sign the contract now; if you think it's too little, then I'm sorry."

Liu Ming's face was full of bitterness. He shook his head and said with great disappointment, "Mr. Zhang, I'm sorry, your quote is too far from my ideal price. Let's cooperate again in the future."

Mr. Zhang asked curiously, "What is your lowest price range?"

Liu Ming was silent for a moment before speaking, "It cannot be less than 500,000."

Mr. Zhang shook his head.

"It's a bit too high. It'll be difficult to sublet at this price unless you're willing to wait a few more months and try your luck."

Liu Ming said unwillingly, "I invested more than 1.7 million yuan in this coffee shop. Even though the business is not good, it can't be worth less than 500,000 yuan, right?"

"Not to mention the large sum of money spent on the renovation, I could sell all the decorations, tables, chairs, sofas, and appliances inside for two or three hundred thousand yuan if I sold them secondhand."

"Besides, it's the entire store being sublet, so 500,000 is already quite a small amount."

Mr. Zhang shook his head.

"That's not how you do business. A business that's still losing money has already lost a lot of value. Besides, if you don't leave any profit, who would be willing to take it on? What if you end up with a stuck business?"

Seeing Liu Ming remain silent, General Manager Zhang laughed heartily: "Three hundred and eighty thousand. This price has always been valid. If Brother Liu has thought it through, you can come directly to me to sign the contract."

That's all for today, goodbye.

He nodded to everyone and turned to leave.

After watching Mr. Zhang leave, Liu Ming sat dejectedly in his chair, his face full of frustration.

It seems I'm not suited for business; I should go back to my job. I lost a house, and my family is in some financial turmoil—consider it a lesson learned.

He sighed for a while, and suddenly a figure sat down opposite him, while a voice came from his ear.

"How about 450,000? I'll take it."

Mr. Liu was taken aback. He looked up and saw a young man with an impressive demeanor sitting there, smiling at him.

"You mean?"

Li Mu said, "Four hundred and fifty thousand. I'll take over this shop. If you agree, we can sign the contract today; if not, then forget it."

Liu Ming hesitated for a moment, thought about what General Manager Zhang had said, looked up at Li Mu, gritted his teeth, and finally made up his mind.

"Okay, 450,000, this shop is yours."

Li Mu smiled and extended his hand.

"Pleasant to work with."

Liu Ming also extended his hand and shook hands with him.

"Pleasant to work with."

……

Subsequently, Li Mu called a lawyer, Liu Ming also called a lawyer, and the landlord also arrived.

The contract signing and money transfer were completed in one smooth motion, and the coffee shop officially became Li Mu's property.

After completing the handover, Liu Ming announced the matter to the public. Apart from others, Ding Xiaoxue, the waitress who had been chatting with Li Mu that morning, was so shocked that her mouth could fit an egg in it.

The customer he chatted with this morning is now her boss. The change is too fast, it's like a dream.