God-given mother: The villain cub is super clingy

Chapter 230 Preparing for a New Shop

After all, the capital city has also gone through a period of war. Although the rebels did not attack, the West Market, in particular, suffered some damage. Both reconstruction and repair will take time. As long as the people return to their normal lives, prosperity is indeed only a matter of time.

"The two alleys nearby sell women's dowry items. This shop has a great location. The previous silver shop was doing good business. If we open a shop here, we can't be lower-end than before. If we can improve the quality, it should be more popular."

Song Min did not explain it clearly and only chose the most conservative suggestion. After all, the owner of the shop, Fan Haihua, had to choose between products with specifications that were too low or too high, so he could only choose something above average.

"I heard that the most prestigious Treasure Pavilion is the premier jewelry shop in the capital. Is the owner of the Treasure Pavilion from the capital?"

Lin Yue had been to the Treasure Pavilion before, so she naturally knew that the most famous jewelry shop in the capital was the Treasure Pavilion, and it was still a favorite place for girls in the boudoir.

"The owner of the Treasure Pavilion is the imperial merchant Luo family. Their headquarters is in Jiangnan. They have been engaged in business for generations, and their business is unlimited and spread all over the world. The current head of the family is named Luo Chuan, the fourth son of the Luo family, known as the Fourth Master Luo."

Speaking of the imperial merchant Luo family, Song Min's eyes revealed a hint of admiration.

Fan Haihua also seemed to have a favorable impression of the Luo family. "The four great imperial merchants of the Great Qi Dynasty are Luo, Ning, Guo, and Zhang. The Luo family is the head, and they are quite capable! I heard that the fourth master of the Luo family has shown a talent for business since he was a child and is known as a business prodigy."

Song Min agreed wholeheartedly. "Master is right. Legend has it that when he was five years old, a batch of cloth in his family's cloth shop had a flaw. All the threads were pulled out in the same place, forming wrinkles. If it were destroyed, the loss would be huge. Fourth Master Luo came up with an idea and had the embroiderer cut out the wrinkled parts of the cloth and made them into very special Luo skirts. The unique style caused a frenzy of buying, and the cloth was revived, and he actually made twice as much money! Since then, he has won the favor of Old Master Luo, and he has been trained to become the new generation of head of the family!"

This Fourth Master Luo really has a good brain! He's so talented at such a young age, he's sure to be quite good when he grows up.

The Luo family is the first royal merchant in Jiangnan.

This surname made Lin Yue's heart move.

I wonder if my mother is related to the Jiangnan Luo family. Maybe they have the same surname! Otherwise, Lin Chong should have mentioned it at least a little bit. After all, the title of the First Imperial Merchant is not unknown.

"In the capital, besides the Treasure Pavilion, the Gold and Jade Building, the Qiongzhen Building, the Yipinju, the Sihai Grain Store, the Nishang Building, the Hongzhuang Pavilion, and so on are all Luo's businesses. Their breadth of influence is truly astonishing."

Lin Yue also sighed after hearing this. This Fourth Master Luo is indeed a business tycoon. He is involved in many industries and seems to be doing quite well.

"Master, are we going to open our shop alongside the Treasure Pavilion?"

After saying so much, Song Min just wanted to know how the master positioned this store.

Lin Yue pondered for a moment. Since the Treasure Pavilion was already at the forefront, it would be inappropriate for them to compete with it. Their own positioning was somewhat different from theirs, and they had already taken a different approach!

"I remember the Treasure Pavilion is on the other side of this street, right?"

Song Min nodded. "Yes, this shop occupies one end on each side. I was ahead of the curve when I bought this shop. Otherwise, it would have been bought by the owner of the Treasure Pavilion!"

I thought to myself that it was a good thing that I was one step early, otherwise this shop would not be my own!

It seems that this shop is really popular. It has two floors, one facing an alley on the left and the other on the right. Standing on the second floor, you can have a panoramic view of the nearby streets.

"Our shop is positioned at the middle and high end. We use service as a gimmick. The first floor is open to the general public, and the second floor is a VIP service. As long as someone enters the shop, we guarantee that they will spend at least the same amount of money on everything from head to toe."

Fan Haihua smiled when she heard this. It seemed like this trip was a good one. Lin Yue must have come up with a new idea. "You! Another new idea?"

"Well, actually, the original plan remains unchanged, but the model is a little special. Not everyone is eligible to enter the VIP system. You have to go through a screening process and meet a spending threshold before you can enter the second floor."

Song Min's eyes lit up when he heard this. This was a very novel approach, but he didn't know if the things he was selling were worth it. But he had a question: selling services? What constituted selling services?

Lin Yue patiently explained to him, "Selling services. For example, let's say we're strolling around here now. We didn't plan to buy anything, but we're tired and want to find a place to rest. These shops don't seem to have these services, right? We do. We have delicious snacks and tea, which are free. Those who want to rest can enjoy them here. Of course, everything in our store is for sale. If I like a box of rouge, we will give you a trial, including facial makeup and clothing. After the trial, if you still only want a box of rouge, that's fine too. If you want other products, that's even better! This is called one-stop service!"

Song Min was shocked when he heard this. It was the first time he heard of such a store. Does such a store exist?

does not exist!

The first one in the Daqi Dynasty!

But can the manpower required for such a novel business model meet the established requirements?

Also, do the things in the store make people want to buy them?

Lin Yue saw his worry.

"Everyone in the store has to undergo training before they can take up their posts. All the items in the store are designed by dedicated designers. For every customer who comes to the second floor, we ensure that the items she buys are unique! This is called customization."

Song Min was even more shocked when he heard this. If that was the case, how much investment would it take?

Unique! Just these four words are enough to drive people crazy!

"Our products are not comparable to Treasure Pavilion's. Our unique designs are our biggest selling point. On the contrary, we can also collaborate with Treasure Pavilion. If customers buy rare treasures that we don't have here, we can design them for them! For example, if you buy an expensive South China pearl and want any kind of jewelry, we can customize it, including matching clothing."

After Lin Yue's explanation, not only Song Min, but also Fan Haihua became concrete.

Song Min could no longer find any reason to doubt or worry. Although the business was a bit too big, he still had the ability. If this model became a hit, they would be the only one in the Great Qi Dynasty!

His heart began to feel a little excited, and he couldn't help but admire Lin Yue. They had the same brain, so how did she come up with this idea!

"Master, can Song Min..."

Song Min was just about to recommend himself and wanted to participate in the preparation of this shop.

Fan Haihua had already seen through Song Min's thoughts, "Mr. Song, don't hesitate. The preparation of this shop must be yours!"

She had not been sure before, but now she has changed her mind. Song Min is the first person who controls her business. If this matter is not handed over to him, she may have to ask him about everything, and he will have to be involved everywhere. It is better to let him take charge directly.

Moreover, Song Min is more familiar with staffing arrangements, and he knows best which stores' staff can be transferred over!