bestfiction Chapter 193 Affection
Chapter 193 Affection
From its very first day of operation, Yu Xiang Milk Tea Shop was like a dazzling new star, quickly attracting everyone's attention. The daily profits brought Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan even greater joy.
On its opening day, the shop offered a free sample to the first 100 customers. Although the actual number of orders generated revenue was relatively limited, this strategy was undoubtedly a huge success, successfully attracting the curious eyes of countless people. From that day on, the small milk tea shop seemed to be under a spell, and its business flourished day by day.
Every morning, as the first rays of dawn touch the earth, the doors of the milk tea shop slowly open, revealing a group of eager, waiting customers. Among them are many students from nearby private schools, some hurrying along, others leisurely, clutching a few coins in their hands, hoping to buy a cup of fragrant milk tea on their way to school. These young figures hold their warm cups, taking a gentle sip, letting the sweet, rich flavor spread in their mouths, and then contentedly continuing their journey, using this sweetness to greet the new day.
Besides, the busy shop assistants in the surrounding area would often rush over during their breaks. Their tired faces would instantly brighten after taking the first sip of milk tea, as if the drink had magical powers to dispel fatigue and invigorate them. Although each cup of milk tea from these scattered orders wasn't expensive, as the saying goes, "constant dripping wears away a stone, and many grains of sand make a tower," and in just one morning, they could accumulate dozens of taels of silver.
As time went on, and the midday sun shone high overhead, more and more people began to flock to this renowned milk tea shop.
Nearby vendors, having finished their busy morning trade, dragged their slightly weary steps here, ordered a refreshing cup of milk tea, and took a short rest. Skilled artisans, meanwhile, put down their tools, wiped the sweat from their brows, and happily savored the unique flavor. Especially the elderly woman selling fabric; she had become a regular customer, always buying two cups of milk tea each time. One she kept to enjoy, and the other she shared with the hardworking shop assistant, to share this precious moment of tranquility together.
She often said, "This milk tea can quench your thirst and satisfy your cravings. Having a cup at noon gives me more energy to work in the afternoon." During the noon period, the flow of people increased significantly, and the number of orders also rose accordingly. She could often sell hundreds of cups of milk tea, and her income easily exceeded one hundred taels of silver.
As evening falls, people who have worked all day finish their work and come to the milk tea shops in small groups. Some young couples hold hands and enjoy a cup of milk tea together, savoring the warm moment; while groups of children, with their pocket money in hand, happily buy milk tea.
During this period, the milk tea shop's revenue also sees another small peak. In addition, some customers will buy multiple cups of milk tea to take home and share with their families. At the end of the day, the total revenue can often reach around two hundred taels of silver.
As time went on, the milk tea shop became more and more famous, and its weekly revenue showed a steady upward trend.
In the evenings, even more people flocked to the shops, including not only local residents but also people from surrounding towns and villages. They had heard of the milk tea shop's reputation and made a special trip to try it. One family even traveled from a small town dozens of miles away. Upon entering the shop, they ordered several different flavors of milk tea, praising it repeatedly as they drank: "This milk tea truly lives up to its reputation! It was totally worth the long journey!" Over the weekend, the milk tea shop's sales doubled compared to weekdays, and its profits soared, easily exceeding a thousand taels of silver.
A month later, Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan sat in the back room of the shop, carefully calculating the month's profits.
On the ledger, the rows and columns of data resembled dancing musical notes, densely packed together, meticulously recording the source and destination of every income. After careful calculation, after deducting all costs and expenses, the net profit for this month was a staggering three thousand taels of silver! Such a considerable amount caused the two women to widen their eyes, their faces filled with incredulous surprise.
Jia Xiaoyan's face flushed with excitement, her hands clenching unconsciously. She exclaimed, "Liuli, I never imagined our milk tea shop could earn so much money! This is all thanks to our hard work and collaboration!" Gu Liuli, beaming, nodded repeatedly in agreement, "Indeed! But this is just a good start. We can't be complacent. We must come up with more ways to ensure our milk tea shop continues to grow and thrive."
As profits snowballed, the milk tea shop quietly underwent a series of delightful changes. First, after discussing it, Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan decided to use a portion of the profits to purchase higher-quality ingredients, striving to further improve the taste and quality of their milk tea. Second, they carefully recruited and hired a group of diligent and enthusiastic staff to join the team, in order to provide customers with a more attentive and thoughtful service experience.
Moreover, the previously cramped and crowded shop has been renovated and expanded, with many new tables and chairs added. As a result, the interior space has become much more spacious and bright, allowing customers to sit comfortably and enjoy their delicious milk tea, experiencing a unique sense of ease and leisure.
As the milk tea shop's profits continued to grow, Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan began to consider opening a branch.
They sent people to investigate the surrounding area and find suitable shop locations. After much effort, they finally found several suitable places in a neighboring city.
They invested a great deal of money and effort in preparing the branch. This included not only decorating the store but also training new employees. To ensure the quality and taste of the branch were consistent with the main store, they personally went to provide guidance, strictly controlling every step from ingredient selection to milk tea preparation.
After the branch opened, it was also warmly welcomed by the local people.
On the opening day of the first branch, it attracted a large number of customers, and the revenue far exceeded expectations. With the successive opening of branches, the total revenue of the milk tea shop showed explosive growth.
The monthly net profit gradually increased from the initial three thousand taels of silver to ten thousand taels, then twenty thousand taels...
Inside the palace, Xiao Jingchuan and Jiang Liushen stared wide-eyed at the boxes of silver being carried in by the eunuchs, their faces filled with disbelief. The silver gleamed brilliantly in the sunlight, as if proclaiming the milk tea shop's resounding success.
"This...this is the profit of the milk tea shop?" Xiao Jingchuan opened his mouth slightly and looked at Jiang Liushen, who was equally shocked, beside him.
Jiang Liushen nodded heavily, his tone tinged with amazement: "It seems that the charm of this milk tea far exceeds our imagination; the public's love for it is astonishing."
The two sat on the chairs in the palace, lost in thought. After a moment, Xiao Jingchuan spoke, "Liuli and Xiaoyan are truly remarkable; they've managed to make this small milk tea business so successful. This has not only brought them substantial profits but has also injected new vitality into the economy of the Nanzhao Kingdom."
Jiang Liushen said thoughtfully, "Yes, there must be many things we can learn from and draw inspiration from. Perhaps we can promote this innovative business concept to other industries and drive the economic development of the entire country."
Xiao Jingchuan frowned slightly, considering the feasibility of the matter: "This matter still needs to be considered in the long run, but the success of this milk tea shop has indeed provided us with new ideas."
Meanwhile, Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan were also discussing their next development plan in the back room of the milk tea shop.
“Xiaoyan, the success of the branch has shown me even greater business opportunities.” Gu Liuli’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “We can launch some special set meals, such as milk tea with snacks, or offer different sizes to meet the needs of more customers.”
Jia Xiaoyan nodded repeatedly: "That's a good idea. We can also launch some promotional activities, such as buy-one-get-one-free or discounts for spending a certain amount, to attract more customers."
The two hit it off immediately and began working on a new business strategy. They personally designed exquisite desserts to pair with milk tea, and also created promotional posters to display in the shop and on the streets.
The promotional campaign was an instant hit. People flocked to buy, and the milk tea shop's business boomed. Furthermore, Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan decided to collaborate with local businesses, offering milk tea as free gifts or prizes to further increase its brand awareness.
As the milk tea shop continues to grow, the employees are facing increasing work pressure. To improve efficiency, Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan introduced some advanced equipment, such as automatic tea brewers and high-speed sealing machines, which greatly shortened the milk tea preparation time.
They also emphasize employee training, regularly organizing workshops for staff to learn new milk tea making techniques and service concepts, thereby improving their professional skills. As a result, employee work efficiency and service quality have significantly improved, and customer satisfaction has steadily increased.
In this process, milk tea shops have also encountered some challenges. For example, as market competition intensifies, some imitators have begun to emerge, using similar signs and selling similar milk tea.
Faced with these challenges, Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan did not back down.
They have increased their control over the quality of milk tea and are constantly launching new flavors and varieties.
To keep customers engaged and entertained, they also strengthened brand promotion, allowing the public to better understand the unique features of Yu Xiang Milk Tea Shop.
With the support of Xiao Jingchuan and Jiang Liushen, the milk tea shop gradually expanded its business into other areas.
They started making milk tea-related products, such as milk tea cups, straws, and spoons, all printed with the Yu Xiang Milk Tea Shop logo, which were both practical and effective for promotion.