Huayu: You were supposed to be a top star, but you've become capital?

"Wow--!!!"

Zhou Ye couldn't hold back any longer and cheered, her face flushed with excitement.

"Thank you, brother! I'll definitely try my best! I'll talk to Mom about it when I get back!"

She was going to the film set! And it was Shen Ge's film set! She could even watch the filming up close! This was something she'd never even dared to dream of before!

At this moment, the pressure of academic subjects and my mother's tough battle seem to have given me endless motivation to face them.

Mr. Zhou quickly thanked him on behalf of his daughter, "Mr. Lin, this...this is too much trouble for you! This child is so inconsiderate..."

"No trouble at all," Lin Shen said with a smile. "It's just a small favor, and besides, I hope to see more promising young people emerge."

The steaming tea, with its wafting aroma, made the office atmosphere even more relaxed thanks to this little promise about the future.

Zhou Ye sat obediently not far away, occasionally stealing glances at Lin Shen, who was discussing fabric supply details with his father. She felt that the sunshine today was exceptionally bright.

After a couple of rounds of tea, the discussion about fabric details and craftsmanship standards came to an end.

Lin Shen went straight to the follow-up arrangements: "Boss Zhou, once the goods have completed final quality inspection and packaging, you can arrange for a vehicle to transport them directly to our designated South China warehouse."

Mr. Zhou carefully noted it down: "Understood, Mr. Lin. Once the goods are ready, I will arrange a special vehicle to ensure safe and timely delivery."

Lin Shen nodded. This South China warehouse was the first piece he had laid in his strategic plan for the Track brand's logistics system.

Considering that the brand's initial sales forecasts and supply chain were concentrated in Guangdong Province and the surrounding areas, he leased a large, modern warehouse space in a compromise area between the locations of several core suppliers.

It is equipped with a basic WMS (warehouse management system) and a professional sorting and packing team. All goods produced by the partner factories will be gathered here first.

The system uses a unified tracking system for final quality control checks and data entry, followed by sorting, packaging, and shipping based on front-end orders.

This approach maximizes control over the final destination and quality, while also enabling streamlined logistics and reduced costs.

Of course, this is just the beginning.

Lin Shen has instructed his team to begin searching for suitable warehousing locations in the East China region, where consumer spending is strong, and in the Southwest region, which has great potential.

Once the model has been validated and established in the first sales cycle, the warehousing nodes in these regions will be quickly activated.

We have built a rapid response network covering major markets across the country, elevating logistics efficiency and user experience to a new level.

As for logistics partners, Lin Shen chose SF Express.

Although SF Express's prices are significantly higher than other major express delivery companies, this is still a relatively low price for Guiji, a new brand that positions itself in the mid-to-high-end market and emphasizes quality and brand image.

The speed, reliability, and standardized service that SF Express represents are themselves part of its brand value.

In Lin Shen's view, the extra logistics costs were a necessary investment for brand reputation and consumer trust, and in the long run, they were very worthwhile.

After discussing the connection between production and logistics, Lin Shen returned to the transaction at hand and said to Boss Zhou:

"By the way, Mr. Zhou, please prepare the corresponding invoices for the deposit of this batch of goods. I will have the company's finance department arrange payment within this week."

These words were like the most beautiful melody, and Boss Zhou's smile became even more genuine and enthusiastic. He hurriedly replied:

"Okay! Okay! Don't worry, Mr. Lin, I'll arrange for the finance department to issue the invoice as soon as I get back. I won't keep you waiting."

All that running around, with high standards and strict requirements, is this what we're all doing?

Lin Shen's initiative in mentioning and promising this reassured Boss Zhou more than any polite words.

Lin Shen smiled, knowing that this was the other party's biggest concern, and giving a clear answer was the foundation for building long-term trust.

He picked up his teacup, took the last sip, and stood up. "That's all for now. I have other plans, so I won't bother you any longer."

"Mr. Lin, it's already noon. We've prepared a simple meal. Why don't you eat before you leave? It won't take up much of your time." Boss Zhou quickly stood up and sincerely urged him to stay.

"Next time, definitely next time," Lin Shen politely declined.

His gaze then shifted to Zhou Ye, who had been sitting quietly on the armrest of the sofa not far away, swinging her legs and watching their conversation with a smile. He waved to her.

"Little Ye, your brother is leaving now."

"Huh? You're leaving already?"

Zhou Ye's smile froze. She quickly jumped off the sofa, ran to Lin Shen's side, and looked up at him.

Boss Zhou chimed in, "Yes, Mr. Lin, a simple meal has been prepared, you see..."

Lin Shen smiled and shook his head at Boss Zhou again, then looked at Zhou Ye, who was staring at him expectantly, and suddenly seemed to remember something, so he took out his phone.

After unlocking his phone, Lin Shen brought up the WeChat QR code interface and smiled as he said to her:

"Aren't you going to leave your contact information? How will you contact me when you decide to take the art exam and need to visit the film set?"

"Oh! Yes, yes, yes!"

Zhou Ye was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly pulled out her phone. Because of her excitement, she swiped her fingers several times before opening WeChat.

She never dared to dream of getting her idol's private contact information; this was an absolute dream come true!

With a "beep", a friend request was sent.

Lin Shen looked at the application that popped up on the screen and clicked "accept".

His willingness to provide this contact information certainly stemmed from his kindness towards the young female fan.

But the deeper reason was that the brief observation and conversation he had just had convinced him that the girl had a distinctive appearance and a bright personality.

She also aspires to perform and is young with great potential; she is a rough gem worth paying attention to and polishing.

If she does take this path in the future and signs with Lucky Media, it would be a good choice.

"Alright." Lin Shen put his phone back in his pocket, looking at Zhou Ye who was holding her phone and smiling happily. "Work hard, and remember what I told you."

"Yes, yes! I definitely will! Thank you, brother!" Zhou Ye nodded vigorously, feeling that everything today was as wonderful as a dream.

Lin Shen shook hands with Boss Zhou again: "Please stay, no need to see me off. Let's keep in touch."

"Mr. Lin, take care! Be careful on the road!"

After escorting Lin Shen to the office door, Boss Zhou tactfully stopped. Zhou Ye stood beside her father and waved vigorously at Lin Shen's retreating figure.

Lin Shen waved his hand with his back to them, and left the factory with Xiao Yang, who was waiting outside the door.

The office fell silent again. Boss Zhou looked at his daughter, who was still staring at the screen and grinning foolishly, and shook his head with amusement.

Zhou Ye was happily modifying the nickname of the newly added contact when she looked up and found her father staring at her.

"Dad, what are you looking at?"