tkworld #234 - Cat's Tea's Business Strategy (2-in-1 Order)
#234 - Cat's Tea's Business Strategy (2-in-1 Order)
Lin Ming bit her lip, looked directly at the man, and took a deep breath:
"This is my old shop that I've worked hard to run for many years. I won't give it up easily. I hope this manager can understand."
The man's eyes turned colder. He exchanged a knowing glance with the assistant beside him.
The assistant chuckled and said, "Ms. Lin Ming, I think we can talk about anything. Think carefully. Except for your shop, all the shops nearby have been acquired by the Liu Group. If you're willing, we can still hire you as the store manager after we take over the shop."
The atmosphere in the entire Cat's Meow instantly became unusually quiet, and the employees looked at the conversation between the two sides with concern.
Lu Yu sighed inwardly, 'Good家伙, you guys are pretty good at playing the good cop, bad cop routine.'
So, he walked over with his hands behind his back, stood in front of the counter, and said, "Ms. Lin Ming, how do you feel about my previous offer to invest in your store?"
The manager of the Liu Group was stunned. 'Good家伙, who is this kid? Doesn't he have any sense of occasion?'
Seeing that the Liu Group was discussing serious business, why are you here making trouble?
"Who are you?" the man said coldly.
Lu Yu smiled faintly, took out a business card and handed it to the man.
"I'm Lu Yu from Peach Blossom Village. To be honest, I've had my eye on this store for a long time. We should pay attention to the principle of first come, first served, right?"
A cold light flashed in the manager's eyes:
"Sorry, that rule doesn't work here. This is the territory of our Liu's Commercial Plaza."
Lu Yu smiled lightly: "No matter how big the territory is, it doesn't mean that this shop has to belong to you."
Then, he turned to Lin Ming: "Ms. Lin, if you agree, our Peach Blossom Village can acquire Cat's Meow at a very generous price."
At this moment, the assistant beside the male manager leaned into his ear and said, "Manager, this President Lu from Peach Blossom Village is doing well in the game business. He even defeated Youyi Company under our group before."
The manager's spirits rose when he heard this.
Since you, this blockhead, have caused trouble for the group before, then I have to argue with you properly!
He joked, "President Lu, as the saying goes, every profession has its own expertise. You should develop more games to deceive children out of their money. Don't do business that you don't understand here, or you'll lose everything."
The subtext of his words was obvious: a mere small boss of a game company dares to show off here?
The market value of these properties of Liu's Commercial Company has long exceeded tens of billions. I don't know how many times they can acquire your small broken company!
Lu Yu still maintained his smile:
"Hehe, what you said is surprising. Games do have the suspicion of deceiving children out of their money, but the funny thing is that some friendly companies can't even deceive children out of their money..."
The manager's face changed, and a boomerang hit himself accurately.
Lu Yu continued: "Furthermore, although developing games is one of our company's businesses, I am also happy to explore more possibilities. I really want this Cat's Meow!"
The manager's voice gradually lowered: "President Lu, have you thought about it carefully? Are you prepared to fight a price war with Liu's Commercial Group?"
His implication was: Can you afford it?
Lu Yu smiled without saying a word, and glanced down at a piece of paper on the counter.
It was the acquisition intention price that the manager had calculated for Lin Ming just now. The total transfer fee for this 400-square-meter shop was 15 million.
The University Town Commercial Street is not actually the commercial district with the highest spending power, so the manager felt that his asking price was generous enough.
Lu Yu didn't hesitate and directly said, "Ms. Lin Ming, 30 million. Transfer this Cat's Meow to Peach Blossom Village. Moreover, your position as store manager will remain the same, and other employees will not be dismissed. They will continue to work as usual."
The manager's expression changed drastically, in disbelief.
Is this President Lu kidding me? Commercial negotiations are all about raising the price by a percentage. How can anyone double it directly?
Your competition for the shop is not following the routine at all!
"President Lu, are you making fun of me?" the manager sneered.
"I'm serious. The double price is to express our sincerity. If you also have sincerity, you are welcome to continue bidding with me."
The manager fell silent for a moment. He never expected that President Lu, this unexpected newcomer, would not play his cards according to the routine!
The mockery on the head's face gradually disappeared, replaced by a hint of solemnity.
He slowly closed the document and refocused his gaze on Lu Yu, trying to pry some information out of him, but Lu Yu's face was like a bottomless lake, difficult to see through.
"President Lu, what exactly do you want to get from this shop? You have to think clearly. Even if you get this shop, the future business environment may not be very optimistic."
The manager narrowed his eyes and asked in a low voice.
Lu Yu responded with a smile:
"You don't have to worry about that. I just want a leisurely place for employees to be able to pet cats in a relaxed and happy way after work. Since you also like this place, you are welcome to continue to increase the price."
Lu Yu had a indifferent expression.
Anyway, there are still 200 million in the company's account, you can follow me!
The manager and assistant looked at each other, with a hint of hesitation in their eyes.
The acquisition price of each shop was calculated by their actuaries. They are not big spenders like President Lu.
The manager hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth and nodded:
"Okay, since President Lu likes this shop, we will help him achieve his goal.
However, I need to remind President Lu that this shop will inevitably be surrounded by Liu's Commercial Plaza in the future, and may even become an isolated island. Don't regret it in the future!
After saying that, he waved his hand, and he and the other assistants filed out.
After getting into the row of Audi A6L cars at the door, they honked their horns demonstratively, showing the power of the Liu Group.
Many guests were startled.
......
After that, the air in Cat's Meow was filled with joy after the acquisition!
President Lu said just now that everything will remain the same after the acquisition, and many employees don't have to worry about losing their jobs!
But Lin Ming stood by the counter, frowning slightly, looking at Lu Yu, with a hint of unease in her expression.
"President Lu, after we... after we are acquired, will the Liu Group suppress and retaliate more fiercely? I'm worried about the flow of customers..."
Lu Yu smiled and said leisurely, "It's okay."
Lin Ming looked at Lu Yu suspiciously: "Why are you so sure?"
Lu Yu stretched lazily: "Because I have very detailed arrangements for this cat cafe, don't worry."
Lin Ming's anxiety gradually eased as she listened to Lu Yu's words.
From recent TV shows, she knew that this boss, Lu Yu, was unusual. He could always solve problems in unexpected ways, and he always seemed to have some trump cards that were unpredictable.
"However, our operating conditions are indeed very difficult..."
Lin Ming hesitated and told Lu Yu in detail.
This Cat's Meow can now be said to have one foot in the grave in the face of the upcoming Liu's Commercial Plaza.
First of all, high rental costs lead to high operating costs.
Moreover, unstable customer flow leads to large fluctuations in income.
In addition, the lack of market publicity and promotion makes it impossible to attract more customers. The online live broadcast room has attracted many foreign customers, but they rarely come, and always say "next time for sure."
Moreover, the facilities and decoration in the cat cafe need to be updated. In the past, there was a shortage of funds, making it difficult to renovate.
Lin Ming initially opened this cat cafe simply because she liked cats. She generated electricity with love and persisted until now. Therefore, the cat cafe lacks planning and strategy, and has no long-term development goals.
The cost of hiring employees is high, but the number of customers is insufficient to maintain the number of employees.
Lin Ming became more and more unconfident, but Lu Yu's eyes lit up when he heard it!
Great!
This shop is perfect!
Such a bad external environment suppressed by the Liu Group shows that this shop is hanging on its last breath and cannot be rolled up at all.
What he wants is to not be rolled up, what he wants is for everyone from the store manager to the employees to be Buddhist!
After all, his original intention of acquiring Cat's Meow was just to provide employees with a place to pet cats and earn points.
As for the store's storefront and other operating conditions, he doesn't care at all!
"Don't worry, I have my own arrangements."
Lu Yu's expression was indifferent and he was confident.
Lin Ming's eyes stayed on Lu Yu for a moment. She found that no matter what, she couldn't seem to see through the boss.
Is this the aura of the boss who was named the god of management on TV shows?
This is an unparalleled sense of security and trust!
She secretly made up her mind in her heart that no matter what happened, she would follow this extraordinary and charming boss and see what kind of miracle he could bring to Cat's Meow.
......
Lu Yu looked at Lin Ming,
He also guessed that this Ms. Lin Ming probably opened this store for the love of it. She is indeed a novice in management,
But it doesn't matter, what he wants are these maverick geniuses and people who look unreliable,
So, after signing the acquisition intention contract, Lu Yu instructed:
"Ms. Lin Ming, the head office will not interfere too much in the operation of the cat cafe. You have a considerable degree of freedom,
To put it in a word, it is——
Do whatever makes you comfortable."
Lin Ming was dumbfounded. Do whatever makes you comfortable?
Where is there such a free-spirited business suggestion?
Lu Yu continued to explain:
"First of all, I think this Cat's Meow is mainly a welfare place for employees to pet cats, so you don't have to have a lot of operating pressure. It's already very successful to be able to receive company employees.
As for money, it's not a problem. As long as you think something is necessary, you can apply for a budget with me.
Moreover, let me tell you, this store does not set any profit goals at all.
First of all, you have to ensure that you and your employees are leisurely and comfortable, and all salaries and benefits are equipped according to the standards of Peach Blossom Village.
Secondly, you have to try your best to ensure that the employees who come to pet cats are leisurely and comfortable. You don't have to worry about anything else."
Lin Ming was stunned.
Oh my god, there is such a considerate boss, she must be dreaming, right?
Lu Yu continued:
"If you really don't know how to operate, let me give you an example.
For example, provide free coffee and desserts for employees of Peach Blossom Village,
Design unique play areas for the cats in the cat cafe so that cats and customers can interact better.
You can even hold a cat carnival for employees regularly, as well as other various interesting activities.
You can even design a "Cat Star Wall" in the cat cafe, where employees of Peach Blossom Village can post photos of their favorite cats and share the happy time of cats together.
Lin Ming and the clerks looked at each other, nodding confusedly, and desperately recording in their notebooks.
After leaving Cat's Meow, Lu Yu glanced at the place where the manager had parked just now, and curled his lips.
A mere Audi is trying to show off here,
But on second thought, it's time to consider buying some commercial vehicles for the company's image.
......
At the same time, a milk tea shop opposite Cat's Meow.
President Cao of Brilliant Investment Fund, wearing an exquisite suit, was drinking milk tea while watching everything that had just happened.
His eyes sparkled with shrewd light, like a military strategist who understood the situation and understood the mysteries.
The latest novel is first published in 6 9 books!
Just now, when Lu Yu and the manager of Liu Group had a conflict, he signaled to the assistant beside him to let the assistant understand some basic information about the cat cafe.
Soon, an operating report was delivered to him.
"This President Lu is indeed not a simple person."
President Cao whispered to himself, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.
He admired not because this report was very beautiful, but precisely because this report was very bad.
Just like the report of Black Horse Animation was so bad!
First of all, according to common sense, this cat cafe will be swallowed by Liu Group sooner or later, and buying this cat cafe is a blood loss.
But President Lu's idea must not be measured by common sense.
President Cao began to think about what is so special about this cat cafe to Lu Yu that he can so firmly acquire it, and even not hesitate to confront the power of Liu Commercial Company to the end without any mercy.
He couldn't help but start to speculate about Lu Yu's true intentions.
Then President Cao stared at the store for a long time, but still couldn't see the clues.
After hesitating for a moment, he smiled relievedly.
That's right, if you can see the clues casually, President Lu would not be President Lu!
He doesn't believe that Lu Yu is only interested in the geographical location or simple business model of the cat cafe. A boss with such a vision must have deeper considerations.
......
Just then, President Cao's mobile phone rang with a message prompt,
Angel Investment chat group, began to bubble.
Shunwei Investment - President Qian: "President Cao, where are you making a fortune recently."
President Cao: "Oh, I'm following a few projects recently."
Fengying Capital - President Zhao: "If you are following a project, don't call the brothers to make a fortune together. Whose project are you following?"
President Cao: "Have you heard of Taoyuan Township Company? I'm following President Lu's project."
President Zhao: "President Lu of Taoyuan Township? Wow, he's been in the limelight recently."
President Qian sent a smiling emoji: "I heard that President Lu bought your dark horse animation last time and miraculously revived it?"
President Cao: "Hey, alright, alright, don't bury me."
President Cao thought for a moment and continued typing:
"Unfortunately, the owner of this store, for some reason, bought a cat cafe surrounded by the Liu Group. According to the report provided by my assistant, this store is clearly on the verge of collapse, deserted and desolate.
What's strange is that President Lu seems to have a special liking for this place.
That's why I specifically invited everyone here today to talk about this matter."
A group of big shots in the investment circle looked at the report and photos of the store that President Cao sent in the group and discussed it for a long time, but they still couldn't figure it out.
President Zhao: "Why don't you wait and see, President Cao? If this store really has something special, let's go together to check out similar shops nearby and join in the fun..."
President Cao: "Easy, easy, hahaha."
These investors have learned a very good business practice over the years, which is to follow up quickly.
……
Weekend, rental house.
The afternoon sun洒 through the curtains and onto the bedroom floor. Liu Mengyuan leaned against the headboard, holding the notebook hidden under her pillow, her face flushed.
After reading the notebook, she secretly opened the system light screen.
The proportion of work-related proficiency points continues to decrease, and it is almost less than 25%.
During this settlement cycle, she seems to have spent less than a month in the company.
Lu Yu either took them to Disneyland, or to Xishuangbanna for tourism, or just wandered around the streets, loafing around and playing with cats.
So she learned a lot of strange skills—
Cat Language Translator: Able to understand and respond to cats' language, becoming a friend of cats.
Disney Runaway Princess: Learned to behave elegantly like a Disney princess, captivating people no matter the occasion.
Yunnan Tea Art Master: During the trip to Yunnan, she learned exquisite tea art skills, able to brew intoxicating tea for guests in a unique way.
Ancient Costume Model: Learned to walk freely in traditional costumes in Xishuangbanna, becoming an ancient costume model.
Skiing Expert: Learned proficient skiing skills at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, becoming a star on the field.
Xishuangbanna Water Splashing Festival Goddess: Learned the water splashing hot dance with Xishuangbanna characteristics, able to lead the team to dance cheerful dances.
……
These skills can be said to be useless.
"What are you looking at?" Lu Yu asked with a smile.
Liu Mengyuan hid the notebook calmly and said:
"Oh, just reminiscing about the bits and pieces of the Yunnan trip. It was really so interesting at that time, like a dream."
Lu Yu smiled and said, "If you want to play again in the future, let's continue."
Hey, if the system didn't keep warning him, he really wanted to take everyone on a trip 365 days a year.
"Well... it's time for dinner, I'll stew a soup."
Liu Mengyuan stood in the kitchen, smiling brightly, skillfully handling the fresh turtle. A tempting aroma emanated from the pot, and the entire kitchen was enveloped in warmth.
Under Liu Mengyuan's skillful control, the sound of the chopping knife intertwined, and she was able to skillfully handle every piece of ingredient.
The delicious aroma of the turtle permeated the air, making the whole house refreshing.
"Turtle soup again?" Lu Yu said rather helplessly.
Liu Mengyuan turned her head and looked at Lu Yu with a smile: "Try it, it's a creative way I learned in Yunnan."
Lu Yu picked up the spoon, blew on the heat on the surface of the soup, and took a light sip.
In an instant, a rich umami taste filled the entire mouth, intoxicating. The soup was smooth and tender, and the turtle meat was tender and delicious, making people close their eyes and indulge in it.
[Tasting the turtle soup made by the beloved girl, feeling happy, leisure points +30]
"By the way, do you still remember Cat's Tea? Although we may not go on trips often, I have already acquired that cat cafe, and you can go there often to play in the future," Lu Yu said easily while drinking the soup.
A hint of surprise flashed in Liu Mengyuan's eyes, "You really took over Cat's Tea?"
"Yes, the operation of that cat cafe is already struggling," Lu Yu said thoughtfully.
Liu Mengyuan immediately expressed her eager willingness to participate: "Cat's Tea has just been acquired, and I'm afraid there are still many places that need help. Do I need to help with ideas?"
Liu Mengyuan was eager to try, but Lu Yu stopped her vigilantly: "It's okay, you don't need to work hard."
In fact, Lu Yu has vaguely noticed that Liu Mengyuan seems to be present every time an involution event occurs.
This girl, wouldn't she over-interpret his behavior?
If the system rules didn't require him not to expose the existence of the system, he would have told Liu Mengyuan not to continue to be involved.
As long as Liu Mengyuan is stopped, then everyone else should be fine!
Liu Mengyuan looked puzzled, her mouth slightly pouting, as if protesting that her curiosity was interrupted.
In order to divert her attention, Lu Yu quickly changed the subject: "By the way, your birthday is coming soon, right? Let's have a meal together then?"
At this mention, a hint of surprise and shyness flashed in Liu Mengyuan's eyes, and she couldn't help but娇嗔 said: "Really? Then... I, I'll be waiting."
The girl rejoiced in her heart.
Hmph, since I caught you celebrating my birthday, this time I have to make some substantial progress!