Boss Lu: A reborn life is destined to be without regrets!-Chapter 266 - 198. How to Wear a Shirt

The next morning, after having breakfast made by Guo Minjie herself, Lu Jincheng skipped two classes to come to the company.

He had arranged to meet Xue Yehong, the boss of Mei Yi Labor Services.

In the office, He Ying brewed tea for the two men before she left, allowing the boss and his guest to talk business.

Half an hour later, the office door reopened, Xue Yehong left with a smile on his face, warmly patting Lu Jincheng’s shoulder, talking non-stop.

"Xiao Lu, next time, bring along my uncle, and let’s all get together!"

"No problem, Mr. Xue, didn’t you just mention wanting to expand the business? I happen to have a friend who is a branch manager at a certain secondary bank, I’ll introduce you when the time comes."

Lu Jincheng smiled and responded, simultaneously gesturing to He Ying to remind her: "Go get the things from my car’s back seat."

After a few more formalities, Xue Yehong, carrying a black bag, said goodbye to his business partner and drove away from Nanhu Industrial Park.

"Come to my office."

Hearing this voice, He Ying subconsciously blushed, bit her lip, and obediently followed the man into his private office.

Although the boss was younger than her, he surpassed her in experience, methods, scope, and wealth by many degrees.

So in order to become a competent assistant more quickly, not only did Lu Jincheng teach by word and example, but he also gave her some "guidance" every now and then.

And this guidance sometimes made her blush with shyness, and at other times made her longing and dazzled.

"When wearing this kind of shirt, remember, you must roll up the sleeves a bit, but once you roll up the sleeves, you must unbutton two buttons at the neck, so next time don’t wear a strapless bra, OK?"

"Uh..."

"Really, the edge of a strapless bra showing beneath a shirt looks very tacky."

"Also, go buy a decent watch, the company will reimburse you, please, we are an MCN company, when you stand beside me and someone with a discerning eye sees you wearing a Casio, what kind of image is that?"

"But I just bought this recently..."

"Listen to me, this watch is fine for students, but it doesn’t suit you, it doesn’t match your wrist. Your wrist might not be the whitest, but it is slender and has a strong bone structure, very sexy; it needs a good watch to set it off."

"Alright then."

Apart from work advice, Lu Jincheng often gave her guidance in these areas, truly leaving her unsure what to do.

It was a sense of "I know he is right, but it’s weird to talk about it openly."

Whenever Lu Jincheng used that tone and asked her to come to his office, He Ying would feel an added sense of expectation, hoping it was about work.

It seemed better to have more room to improve at work.

Like now.

Lu Jincheng looked at He Ying meaningfully, sipped his tea, and said leisurely.

"You’re still too slow to react, next time when I hand you the car keys, you should realize that the two bottles of Qinghua Fen in the back seat are for the guests."

"I’ll pay attention next time."

He Ying bit her lip, looked down, and nodded forcefully.

She had been the president of the Nanhu University Student Union for several years, and was not unfamiliar with social niceties.

But Lu Jincheng’s relatively high-end games and some of the obscure talk during receptions still frequently opened her eyes.

"He said he’d like to get together with Principal Cong next time, is he serious or just being polite?"

"Remember, when someone says something like this it’s often a dynamic thing; of course, he might want to take the next opportunity because he ultimately needs to network for business."

Lu Jincheng leaned back in his chair, crossed his legs, and patiently explained.

"Today’s atmosphere was good, but if I were the one who suggested meeting Principal Cong, it would seem too calculating. When dealing with higher-ups, avoid looking like you’re in a hurry for success, so we need to solidify, then elevate."

"So I threw out the bank connection. Whether it’s Mr. Xue or Principal Cong, everyone has their own development track."

"For those eager to develop, every one of these meal gatherings is seen as a chance for growth."

"After all, the greatest cost for people is time."

"Uh, I understand."

The more He Ying listened, the more she felt it made sense; she was like a clean sponge soaking up the knowledge imparted by Lu Jincheng and turning it voraciously to her use.

In the few months since joining Golden Stone Media, she had been growing every day.

Not to speak of anything else, just take money, for instance.

After the organizational restructuring, Mr. Lu offered her the highest salary out of all the administrative staff in the company, excluding the online celebrities who received dividends.

Taking into account various bonuses and performance pay, it had reached five figures.

In Jiang City of 2014, this was well above the average salary level.

Of course, in addition to this, as the boss’s assistant, the company also provided her with various benefits.

Most of her living expenses, with Lu Jincheng’s tacit consent, could be reimbursed.

As a result, her cost of living was nearly zero.

Enough money, well-drawn plans, things to learn, the unique charm of the boss—

With these factors combined, He Ying felt incredibly driven and fulfilled at Golden Stone Media over the last few months.

Under these circumstances, other companies couldn’t possibly poach her, even for double the salary.

It wasn’t just about the money.

"Alright, go back and summarize for me, I need to head to Zone B next door to check on Zhou Sinin, today is our official opening, and I want to grasp the sales data situation."

Lu Jincheng stood up from his chair, took the Range Rover keys handed over by He Ying, and spoke softly.

"Okay."

"Do you need me to recommend a specific brand?"

He bent his middle finger, tapped on the Casio on He Ying’s wrist, a smile hanging on his lips.

"No need... I’ll look up the information myself."

He Ying’s face turned red again.

...

...

In Building 2, Zone B of Nanhu Industrial Park.

At Golden Stone Coffee’s headquarters, Zhou Sinin stood with her hands clasped behind her back, next to Lu Jincheng, both watching the real-time sales data on a large screen.

This day marked the synchronized opening of 50 coffee shops across the 13 administrative districts of Jiang City.

Major commercial districts, around universities, classic pedestrian streets, internet-famous check-in spots...

After much discussion and consideration by the two founders, they finally chose fifty popular locations as pilot sites with the aim of spreading Golden Stone Coffee throughout Jiang City.

"Looks like the sales aren’t bad, huh~"

Zhou Sinin stared at the screen for a few minutes, tugged at Lu Jincheng’s sleeve next to her, and turned back with a smile.

She had made an appointment early with Lu Jincheng to witness this symbolic moment together at the company.

After all, it was a testament, an explanation to the newly joined employees, and a summary of her own busy and fulfilling life over the past few months.

Of course, she had to dress with care.

Growing up pampered, Princess Zhou Sinin had her own unique understanding of fashion.

Both donning professional attire from head to toe, she managed to capture attention effortlessly compared to He Ying.

She wore a pale pink V-neck fitted shirt, with the sleeves slightly rolled up, revealing a small section of her arm and her uniquely fair skin. On her delicate wrist was a silver, bracelet-style watch paired with a tiny dolphin pendant.

Apart from the waist-cinching and shoulder-defining effect of the shirt, what was most alluring was the deep V-neck and the way she combined it with a low-cut bra, creating an enchanting impression of "barely there underwear" with her every move.

And those black pants on her lower body, made of a very comfortable and thin material, hugged her legs tightly like real leather, emphasizing the length of her already delicate legs.

Honestly, not many knew how to dress like this, and even fewer could pull it off so attractively.

"It’s not too different from what I expected."

Lu Jincheng earnestly focused on the data, exclaiming, "Uncle Zhou’s programmer is really something, setting up the framework so quickly."

"It’s our single-store model that’s powerful!"

Zhou Sinin burst into giggles, turned around to grab the man’s left hand, her tone unable to hide her delight.

Ever since the partnership was established, Zhou Yuanxin, her father, had been unable to maintain the initial mindset of a money-centric angel investor.

Every time Lu Jincheng raised a requirement and Zhou Sinin went to him with a sweet appeal, he could only soften up and implement it.

Like digitalization, for instance.

Over the incubation period, Golden Stone Coffee had managed to track and manage the whole lifecycle of the product from market launch to discontinuation through their digital system.

Although their proprietary app was still under development, by disclosing real-time data and other information, they could analyze customer preferences, products, and taste reviews, turning them into a database for strategic decision-making.

Using internet thinking in tangible businesses, it was possible to overtake on the curve.

After opening, Golden Stone Coffee could infer a series of costs based on store operational data and supplier purchasing costs, continuously testing and reassessing, and then proceed to the next phase of business expansion.

"When will the app be developed?"

Lu Jincheng asked.

"Probably... by the end of December?"

Zhou Sinin blinked, "Why are you so focused on the app?"

"With it, once we establish over a hundred stores, we can engage in viral marketing, which is a crucial strategy."

Lu Jincheng explained his thoughts to Zhou Sinin while keeping an eye on the healthy-looking data.

With their own platform, they could leverage the power of social media to attract new users.

Like how Luckin Coffee did in the past life, using Golden Stone Coffee’s app for social virality, acquiring customers at low costs, and social sharing tactics to quickly grow and convert users.

This would create an effective word-of-mouth advertising impact and swiftly capture the market.

"I’ll push for it again, maybe it can be developed even faster."

Zhou Sinin listened attentively.

"If the data looks healthy enough, I’ll go talk to the bank about getting a loan."

"No hurry, let’s watch a bit longer."

The two of them stayed in the office, observing for the whole morning until Zhou Sinin checked her phone and looked up to ask.

"Guan Guan said she’s meeting me for lunch in the cafeteria."

"Didn’t you say you’re heading to the research group this afternoon? Perfect, let’s go to the cafeteria together?"

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