Chapter 346 - Chapter 346: Chapter 353: Not Much Time (2/2)

When it came to shop matters, Su Wenyue was unfamiliar with business. She sent someone to her mother’s family to ask her big brother for help in finding a suitable store. Su Hengyi cared deeply for his sister’s affairs. Upon hearing the news, he came over.

“Younger Sister, are you thinking of opening a shop to sell fruits and vegetables? If it’s just fruits and vegetables, it’s not economical to open a single shop since these products fetch a good price only during this season,” said Su Hengyi. Su Wenyue had never run a shop before, and he, concerned about her lack of business experience, naturally wanted to advise his sister.

“I’ve considered that. The shop won’t just sell fruits and vegetables, but also food grains and some snacks and pastries. I only have a rough idea now; I haven’t worked out the details. Overall, I’m aiming for the high-end market. In this world, most families are just barely getting by, and only rich and noble families can afford to spend more. I might as well price higher to enhance the prestige,” said Su Wenyue, who, although without experience in running a store, understood the mindset of the wealthy.

Initially worried that his sister might be acting on a whim, Su Hengyi was reassured when she spoke confidently and with a solid plan, “Since that’s the case, I’ll make two shop spaces available for you on East Main Street. There’s lots of foot traffic there, and the shop spaces are large. Most people there are from rich and noble families, which would suit your business well.”

Su Hengyi proved to be a loving big brother, readily offering two successful shops from his own holdings, as long as his sister was serious about running them. However, Su Wenyue declined.

She knew of those two shops, which were prime in location and size and were currently thriving. Her big brother might be willing to spoil her, but she couldn’t take advantage of that. She hadn’t sought her brother’s help to take advantage of her mother’s family but to learn the ropes, as each business had its rules, and the business world had its complexities.

“Big Brother, I don’t want those two shops, they are doing just fine. Why would you give them to me?”

“Silly girl, what’s the big deal about one or two shops? Just take what your big brother gives you. Don’t let it create distance between us,” said Su Hengyi, a known shrewd fox in the business world. Yet, when it came to his sister, he was willing to give up two well-performing shops without a second thought, genuinely unbothered.

“Big Brother, I really don’t want them. I’m looking to run a business for the long term; I can’t always rely on your support. If I were really upset with you, I wouldn’t have come to you for help. Your sister has grown up now; she wants to earn money by her own merits. Big Brother, could you help me look around? Where are there suitable shops to buy? The location isn’t the key factor, it doesn’t have to be in a busy area, just as long as the space is large, the environment is pleasant, and it’s convenient for customers,” said Su Wenyue.

Only then did Su Hengyi relent, impressed by his sister’s initiative to carve out her own niche. As a brother, he naturally needed to endorse her, “Alright then, I’ll have someone look into it right away. I’ll let you know once I have news. Your requirements aren’t high; you should be able to find something suitable.”

“Thank you, Big Brother. But please hurry, I need to have the shop renovated before the vegetables at the Zhuangzi are ready to harvest, and there isn’t much time.”