Chapter 392: Setting Up an Internet Cafe

After leaving the Old Hundreds Agricultural Products Trading Company, Chen Yang met Lan Qiyun in the elevator. She was wearing the uniform of Xingcheng University, presumably just coming from school.

"Junior sister, why are you still at the company this late?"

"Sister Xin wants to study US stocks, so she asked me to keep her company tonight."

Chen Yang originally planned to stop by Xinghui Financial Investment Company, but after hearing Lan Qiyun's words he immediately walked out of the elevator.

Lan Qiyun was amused by Chen Yang's startled-bird look. She suddenly thought of something, held the elevator open button, and said to Chen Yang: "Senior, your friend's agency contract has ended. Ask her whether she still needs to renew it."

Chen Yang this time remembered that Zhong Lin was still acting as an agent for stocks with Lan Qiyun. Time really flew; in the blink of an eye a month had passed.

"Junior sister, you're awesome—you made a million so quickly!"

"Hehe, with big funds as backing, operations become much easier. Unfortunately this trick doesn't work in the US stock market."

"Take it slow, things will get better." Chen Yang encouraged her. Actually the US stock market is also a world of capital; it's just that Yexin's funds aren't big enough, and she lacks Chen Yang's foresight.

"Senior, I'll head back to the company then." Lan Qiyun didn't want to occupy the elevator too long, so she quickly ended her talk with Chen Yang.

While waiting for the next elevator, Chen Yang gave Chen Bing a phone call.

"Brother Bing, my junior sister asked me to tell you: does your sister-in-law's stock account still need to be renewed?"

"For now, no need to sign. Thank your junior sister for me. Also, if you're free tonight, come to my place for a simple meal; we have something to discuss."

"Sure, I'll come over later."

Chen Yang happened to also want to visit his aunt Chen Chunmei, so he readily accepted Chen Bing's invitation.

After arriving at Sunshine Garden Community, Chen Yang first went to Chen Chunmei's supermarket, chatted for a while with his uncle Zhao Donghai, and only left after receiving Chen Bing's phone call.

After entering the community, Chen Yang first went to Chen Chunmei's home to say hello, told her not to keep a meal for him, then went downstairs to Chen Bing's house.

"Chen Yang, today we two brothers must have a good drink—no returning until drunk." Chen Bing enthusiastically invited Chen Yang into his home, his face breaking into a brilliant smile.

In this situation, either he got promoted or he made a fortune.

However, he had only recently been promoted to Police Station Chief, with little chance of further promotion. So Chen Yang judged that he must have made money in the stock market.

"Brother Bing, why not keep putting this money into the stock market and let my junior sister double it for you?"

"No need, seventy thousand is already plenty. Any more would make me uneasy." Chen Bing waved his hand; this time his stock trading was kept secret from his old man. If he didn't spend it, over time it would easily be exposed.

Chen Yang guessed that Chen Bing hadn't called him over just to keep that million in the bank, so he directly asked: "What are your plans going forward?"

Chen Bing gave a wry smile and said: "In business, you're the expert. That's why we both want to hear your opinion."

Chen Yang thought a moment and said: "Online games are extremely hot now; I suggest you invest in a large-scale internet cafe to provide mid-to-high-end online gaming services."

Upon hearing this, Chen Bing frowned. After a while he shook his head and rejected Chen Yang's suggestion: "The environment of internet cafes is too chaotic; Zhong Lin is still pregnant, and the old man would certainly oppose it."

Chen Yang immediately corrected his mistake: "Brother Bing, I'm talking about an internet cafe, not an internet bar. Although internet cafes also provide online entertainment services, their services are much better in every aspect, making it easier to attract high-end consumers."

Chen Bing instantly became interested and immediately asked Chen Yang: "What's the difference between an internet cafe and an internet bar?"

Chen Yang thought a moment and said: "First, the décor of an internet cafe must be of higher class than an internet bar, so that people can tell at a glance that spending here will be expensive."

"Then, the computer specifications of an internet cafe must be better than those of an internet bar, guaranteeing customers a better gaming experience."

"Besides that, an internet cafe can also provide various corresponding value-added services according to customer needs, such as food and drink, leisure, proxy gaming, etc."

After hearing this, Chen Bing understood: an internet cafe is just taking the services of an internet bar and making them high-end. But doing this improves the environment and increases the investment. He said to Chen Yang with some concern: "According to your plan, this one million probably isn't enough, right?"

Chen Yang nodded: "The initial investment will definitely be large, but the return rate is also high. If the money isn't enough, I can lend you some more."

"Isn't that inappropriate?" Chen Bing said a little embarrassedly: "We haven't even given you the house money yet; if I borrow more from you, the old man will know and scold me to death."

Chen Yang laughed: "In business, who doesn't owe money? I'm willing to lend you money because I'm optimistic about this industry's prospects."

Chen Bing hesitated for a while, but finally made up his mind.

"Alright, let's go set up an internet cafe!"

Seeing that he had made his decision, Chen Yang said: "Go inquire and see where there's a spacious vacant space. Rent on the first floor is usually higher, so try to choose the second or third floor. If it's a location the landlord is willing to sell, you can have Zhong Lin contact my real-estate company partner Zhao Xiaoli. If you can buy it, I'll waive one year's rent."

Chen Bing gave Chen Yang a thumbs up and praised: "Your brain is really sharp; you can always find ways to make money."

Chen Yang said modestly: "Brother Bing, I'm just offering suggestions; whether it succeeds still depends on your abilities."

Chen Bing laughed: "You've explained it so clearly; if I still can't make money, I can only blame my own lack of ability."

After the talk was finished, Zhong Lin's meal was also ready. Since Chen Yang had to drive, he only accompanied Chen Bing in drinking one bottle of beer, and incidentally told him the details of setting up an internet cafe.

For others, the hardest part of running an internet cafe is the business license issue. But for someone with background like Chen Bing, as long as the internet cafe's services are well run, he can steadily make money. This is the advantage of being an official's child in business.

After eating and drinking to his fill, Chen Yang drove back to the villa on Jiangmen Dao.

Hu Qingwan had already accompanied Du Yue'e here to nurture the fetus; also accompanying them was Du Yue'e's mother. The three women were guarding two large villas, which was actually quite boring.

Hu Qingwan chose to plant some flowers in the front yard. Du Yue'e's mother then opened up a plot in the back yard, intending to grow some organic vegetables.

Chen Yang reminded Du Yue'e's mother that the Old Hundreds Agricultural Products Trading Company has its own chain stores on Jiangmen Dao, where she could pick up whatever she wanted at any time. But she insisted on growing her own, saying home-grown vegetables are more reassuring to eat.

Chen Yang could only smile and let it pass.

But when he returned home today, he discovered Du Yue'e's mother squatting in the vegetable field, crying sadly.