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Chapter 86 This is my best friend Lin Qiunan

He had over two million yuan lying quietly in his bank account, and subsequent royalties were still flowing in, so funding was not a problem at all.

Previously, people might have worried that obtaining a "Network Culture Business License" and other complicated procedures would require bribing officials and would be time-consuming and laborious.

But now... considering the background resources Zhou Shutang might possess, this no longer seems like an insurmountable obstacle.

If, as I suspect, Sister Zhou comes from a prominent family, then I might as well make the most of this resource.

Moreover, choosing a location on the second floor for an internet cafe is, in some ways, more suitable – the environment is relatively independent, management is convenient, and there are fewer concerns about noise interference from upstairs and downstairs.

The space is over 400 square meters, spacious and bright, and well-planned, easily accommodating over 200 computers.

At 3 yuan per hour (which is conservative), the hourly rate is over 600 yuan when the restaurant is fully booked. Ten hours of operation would amount to 6,000 yuan, and the daily revenue could easily exceed 10,000 yuan...

This isn't doing business, it's clearly gold rush!

The more I think about it, the more I feel that this place is an excellent feng shui location.

Chen Zhiyuan checked the time; it was nearly 5 p.m.

He immediately took out his phone and dialed Zhou Shutang's number. Perfect timing, he still owed her a meal.

The call was answered quickly.

Zhou Shutang got off work very early today.

As a key member of the newspaper and someone with a special background, her working hours were quite flexible, and no one dared to say a word about her leaving early or arriving late.

At this moment, she was sitting in a quiet coffee shop with her best friend, Lin Qiunan.

Lin Qiunan frowned slightly, stirring the coffee in her cup, looking worried: "Shutang, I'm really annoyed."

My dad insists I pursue a career within the system, but I have absolutely no interest in those rules and regulations. What I really want to do is start my own company and run my own business.

Zhou Shutang gently suggested, "Then why don't you find a project and start a company first? Once you've achieved some success and gained some confidence, you can negotiate with your father."

"Sigh, I understand the principle, but right now I can't even find a suitable project, so where do I start..." Lin Qiunan sighed softly, looking somewhat lost.

Just then, Zhou Shutang's cell phone, which was on the table, rang.

She picked it up and her eyes lit up instantly. She whispered to Lin Qiunan, "It's Chen Zhiyuan." Then she pressed the answer button.

"Sister Zhou, do you have time? I'd like to invite you to dinner," Chen Zhiyuan's cheerful voice came from behind.

Zhou Shutang felt a surge of inexplicable joy.

I haven't seen him for several days. If he doesn't call soon, I'm afraid I'll lose my temper and contact him on my own.

"Okay, where are you? I'll be right there." Her voice was lighthearted, without her even realizing it.

"I'm here at the school gate."

"Okay, wait for me, I'll be there in about twenty minutes, but... my best friend Qiu Nan is with me."

"Then come along, it'll be more fun with more people." Chen Zhiyuan didn't mind at all.

After a few words of agreement, the phone call ended.

Zhou Shutang looked at her best friend with a cheerful expression: "Qiu Nan, let's go eat together?"

Lin Qiunan's beautiful face, which had been filled with worry, was instantly replaced by intense curiosity. Her big eyes widened: "Shutang, is that the...little writer you always mention?"

"He's a great writer!" Zhou Shutang corrected with a smile, her tone carrying a hint of subtle protectiveness.

"Yes, yes, a great writer, indeed 'great'." Lin Qiunan readily agreed, grabbed her small bag, and stood up with great interest.

"Let's go, we have to meet him! Just how great is this 'great writer' that our Miss Zhou is so interested in? Who is he?!"

Zhou Shutang smiled and rolled her eyes at her best friend, then got up and followed, her steps a little lighter than usual.

About twenty minutes later, Zhou Shutang's conspicuous red car stopped near the main gate of Jiangnan University.

Chen Zhiyuan was already waiting by the roadside. When he saw the car, he waved and walked over quickly.

He opened the car door, got into the back seat, and said with a smile, "Sister Zhou, what do you want to eat? You decide today."

Zhou Shutang glanced at him in the rearview mirror and smiled, "There's a KFC up ahead, let's go there and grab something simple to eat."

KFC?

Chen Zhiyuan was slightly taken aback, not expecting this choice.

However, it was only a momentary surprise, and he readily nodded: "Okay, no problem."

At this point, Zhou Shutang formally introduced her: "This is my best friend, Lin Qiunan."

Chen Zhiyuan had already noticed the short-haired beauty in the passenger seat.

She is extremely beautiful, and she and Zhou Shutang are like spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums, each with their own strengths, but her temperament is more capable and dashing, and her short hair makes her look very neat.

"Hello, Sister Lin." Chen Zhiyuan greeted her warmly and generously, his attitude natural and appropriate.

Lin Qiunan's gaze had already swept over Chen Zhiyuan several times before she smiled sweetly and said, "You're the great writer that Shutang keeps talking about? You're even younger than I imagined, and more...sunny and handsome."

Her tone was frank and appreciative.

Chen Zhiyuan laughed heartily: "Sister Lin, you flatter me. I was just lucky and wrote a book casually. I dare not accept the title of 'great writer'."

KFC is nearby, just a short walk away.

As he got out of the car, Chen Zhiyuan's gaze inadvertently swept over Lin Qiunan.

This beautiful lady not only has stunning looks, but her figure is also amazing. Especially her outfit: short hair, a fitted T-shirt, and skinny jeans perfectly accentuate her curves, exuding a healthy and vibrant beauty.

Zhou Shutang and Lin Qiunan walked side by side ahead, chatting and laughing, attracting many glances along the way.

Chen Zhiyuan followed behind, secretly admiring: Sister Zhou is gentle and intellectual, while Sister Lin is bold and fiery. The two of them together are quite a force to be reckoned with.

The three of them quickly ordered their food and found a relatively quiet corner to sit down.

Zhou Shutang ran her little finger through her hair, looked at Chen Zhiyuan, and smiled knowingly: "Zhiyuan, you suddenly invited me to dinner, is it... something wrong?"

A woman's intuition can sometimes be frighteningly accurate.

Chen Zhiyuan didn't beat around the bush and admitted with a smile, "Sister Zhou is very perceptive, and I do have something I'd like to ask you."

So he laid out his plan to open an internet cafe, describing in detail the second-floor storefront he had seen that afternoon, analyzing its location, size, and rental advantages, and frankly admitting that he was optimistic about the huge potential of the internet cafe industry.

After listening, Zhou Shutang frowned slightly, revealing a hint of worry: "Zhiyuan, this sounds like a large investment. Have you calculated it in detail? How risky is it? Can it really make money?"

Not everyone has the God's-eye view of a reborn person. In 1999, internet cafes were still a novel and even somewhat "gray" thing for many people, and their future was not so bright.

But Chen Zhiyuan was absolutely certain.

A confident smile appeared on his face, and his tone was resolute: "There are definitely risks, like in any business."

But I believe the profits will far outweigh the risks. The profit model for internet cafes is very clear, and the market is practically a blank blue ocean…

He meticulously analyzed everything from hardware investment, pricing standards, and occupancy rate forecasts to potential future chain expansion plans, and even roughly calculated the heart-pounding daily revenue and payback period.

Finally, he casually mentioned that the initial plan was to invest two million yuan to open the most top-notch "internet cafe flagship" in Jiangzhou and even the entire province.