Xie Tao is not usually a person who likes to talk, but he and Zhang Zi'an have known each other since childhood, and they both know each other's personalities.

Most of the complaints he complained about were common problems for small business owners, such as high inventory pressure, slow capital turnover, rapidly changing fashion trends, increasingly picky customers, physical store living space being squeezed by online stores, and Grandma Gu's hygiene fees are getting more and more...... There is nothing new under the sun. But Zhang Zi'an has also encountered these problems, and they are more serious, the difference is that Zhang Zi'an gritted his teeth and survived, while Xie Tao was more self-pitying and full of negative energy.

They knew each other when they were young, and when they grew up, they went their separate ways, but they were separated. Zhang Zi'an agreed with what he complained about, but he didn't agree with his attitude, but he didn't say much, but listened carefully, and picked up two sentences from time to time.

As he spoke, Xie Tao suddenly found that he was talking all by himself, and he seemed very rude, so he changed the topic and smiled narrowly: "Don't just talk about me, how are you now? I passed by your pet shop in the morning, and the business seems to be quite good? Several people are picking pets in the store, and most of them are young girls?"

Zhang Zi'an also echoed and smiled: "Brother Tao, you haven't watched the news in the past few months? Isn't there a picture that has exploded the circle of friends? It is said that an e-commerce website has released a set of PPT of consumer investment and market value, talking about market value, girls > children> young women> old people> dogs > men, and then netizens who have good things also added the word 'cat' in front of the girl, becoming a cat > girl> children> young women> old people> dog >Man ......"

Spending money for men is better than spending money for dogs, and spending money for women is better than spending money for cats, and this conclusion is probably fine.

"Haha! Yes! Yes! I've seen this! As soon as you say it, I remember!" Xie Tao patted his head and suddenly realized: "I understand, you mean that men's money is not easy to make, and young girls' business is better? ”

"Why don't you buy more women's shoes, Brother Tao, and then buy some fashion magazines for women, find out the fashion trend, maybe it will become popular." Zhang Zi'an suggested.

Although he came to the store, they have known each other for many years and grew up together, so he still wants to try to pull Xie Tao. Even if he can't buy this store, he can try his luck at other stores.

When Xie Tao heard this, he smiled bitterly and waved his hand again and again, "Xiao Anzi, I understand your kindness - but forget it, I don't toss, I don't have that ability, and I'm stupid, I can't sell, customers come in and let them see for themselves, if you want to try, I'll find them the right shoe size, if the customer asks me what material the sole is and what the upper is made of, I will only answer the most basic ones such as cloth, leather, rubber, and mesh, and I don't know the rest." ”

Zhang Zi'an shook his head secretly, like Xie Tao's business, no wonder the business is getting worse and worse. He didn't know much about pets at first, but he bought a lot of books to make up for them, so he wouldn't be asked questions from customers. Fina can teach kittens to dance, but not everyone buys cats for dancing, like Vivi's girl, if he hadn't learned from the information that Sissen was an allergy cat, he would have missed out on a lot of business.

"Actually, you can study more......" he admonished.

Xie Tao shook his head, "I don't have that time, and I can't sink my heart to read, I'm different from you, I don't like reading since I was a child, and I have a headache when I read...... Forget it, I don't want to continue to do it, find a way to clear these shoes in the library now, and go home to accompany my wife and children for the New Year. ”

Zhang Zi'an's heart moved when he heard this, and asked, "Brother Tao, what are you going to do with this store?"

Xie Tao pondered for a moment, and said uncertainly: "If you can sell it, sell it, if you can't sell it, rent it, even if it is rented, it can be regarded as an income, it is better than being half-dead like now, and it involves energy in vain......"

Zhang Zi'an hesitated for a moment and said, "Brother Tao, I want to ask, how much do you plan to sell?"

Xie Tao was stunned, "What? You also want to sell? Your store has a good business, why do you want to sell it?"

He obviously misunderstood, thinking that Zhang Zi'an was also going to sell the store.

"No, it's not, actually...... I'm planning to expand it recently, so I'd like to buy it if the price is right. Zhang Zi'an answered truthfully, and then stared nervously at Xie Tao's expression. Everyone is a neighbor, separated by a wall, your business is so bad that you have to close the store, my business is so good that you have to expand the scale, this huge psychological gap can easily cause the other party's disgust and resistance.

Xie Tao's face froze for a moment, and just as Zhang Zi'an secretly shouted badly, he smiled with relief: "That's great! I'm still trying to find a real estate agency to advertise, if you buy it, you can also save a lot of agency fees, and they are suitable for each other." ”

Zhang Zi'an heard that his tone was very sincere, not like he was jealous, and asked with a sigh of relief: "Brother Tao, don't you think it's a pity that you sold the store?"

"It's a pity, what's the pity? I'm not a nostalgic person, I know that I'm not a material for business, why do I have to die? Xie Tao said lightly: "The children and daughter-in-law need me more, and after selling the store, I just want to change the big house for my daughter-in-law and children, and I won't stay in Binhai City...... Maybe I'll come back to you for a drink once in a while. ”

Zhang Zi'an suppressed the excitement in his heart, nodded and said, "Don't worry, Brother Tao, I will ask you to ...... Do you want to discuss such a big matter with your daughter-in-law?"

"I've mentioned it to her before, and she agrees. Xie Tao said with a smile, "Our child has just been born, it is the time when we need money, every month is one or two thousand yuan for milk powder alone, this shoe store can't make money, and you have to put money in it, it's really better to sell it, how much is it worth to feel a few dollars? Xiao Anzi, you are not married yet, you will understand when you get married and have children." ”

"That may indeed be the case. Zhang Zi'an admits that after all, he has not experienced the same situation.

Since Xie Tao and his wife agreed to sell, there is no obstacle, as long as they can reach an agreement on the issue of money. Although the housing prices in Binhai City have been rising, the increase has stabilized, and there has been no skyrocketing or plummeting.

The property market is the golden nine and silver ten, and the Spring Festival period is the trough period of transaction volume. Xie Tao was anxious to get rid of it, and he was familiar with Zhang Zi'an, so he didn't make it too difficult on the price, and even gave him a certain discount, and soon reached a verbal agreement.

After the negotiation, both parties were relieved, Xie Tao informed his wife of the results of the negotiation through WeChat, and played a package ticket for Zhang Zi'an's credit. His wife is very reasonable, just let him decide for himself.

During Xie Tao's conversation with his wife, Zhang Zi'an walked around the store, knocked on the wall, and touched it a little, considering that after buying the store, it would have to be renovated, and the funds would be very tight, and maybe he would have to go to the bank for a loan...... It's really hard work for decades, and I returned to the pre-liberation period overnight.

The last time the shoe store was renovated was at least 20 years ago, which doesn't matter, the most important thing is that the walls are very thin, neither soundproof nor insulated, and there are many gaps in the joints of the corner floor, which must be repainted and reinforced.

The fact that the shop is a maternity ward means that adult cats that have not been neutered are put in, and if the soundproofing measures are not in place, the barking at night may be very disturbing and attract complaints. In addition, it is necessary to smooth out all the gaps and do a good job of insect control, otherwise it will attract swarms of fleas.

“OK！”

Xie Tao excitedly stuffed the phone back into his pocket and made an OK gesture.

"Have you told your sister-in-law?" asked Zhang Zi'an.

"That's it. Xie Tao looked at the store with emotion, "Xiao Anzi, this store will be yours in the future, you have to work hard, don't learn from Brother Tao and me, when did I want to enter the store when I passed by Binhai City, but don't transfer it to someone ......else at that time."

"Don't worry, Brother Tao. Zhang Zi'an said confidently.

"Okay, just with your words. Xie Tao pointed to the next door, "I also believe you, when passing by the door of your store, I think you seem to have hired someone?"

"yes, sometimes I have to go out to buy goods or something, and I can't do it by myself. Zhang Zi'an replied, "I want to open the door every day as much as possible, so I have to hire someone anyway." ”

Xie Tao smiled a little lonely, "You will do business, and you will definitely do better and better." Okay, I'll go back today, and I'll come back another day to pack up these unsellable shoes and take them away, and by the way, clean up the upstairs room and make room for you earlier. ”

Seeing that he was going to say goodbye, Zhang Zi'an suddenly remembered something, and hurriedly said, "Brother Tao, you wait for me." ”

He hurriedly returned to the store, picked up a short kitten, took a flight case by the way, ignored Lu Yiyun's inquiry, and entered the shoe store next door again.

"Brother Tao, my store sells pets, and there is nothing in the store except pets...... This cat is given to you and your sister-in-law, as a wedding gift for me, don't dislike it. He said.

Xie Tao was stunned, "Brother, you are too polite, how can this be embarrassing? Even if it is a wedding red envelope, it will be enough to give three or five hundred......

"It's okay, if my sister-in-law is not pregnant, I don't dare to send a cat, after all, there may be a problem with toxoplasmosis, but now that my sister-in-law has given birth, it will be no problem to raise a cat. Zhang Zi'an said, putting the British short kitten into the flight box and handing it to him.

"Yo, this cat is so beautiful! How much does it cost? If it's too expensive, I can't ask for it!" Xie Tao carried the flight box and carefully looked at the ragdoll cat through the cage door.

"Not expensive, just a normal cat. Zhang Zi'an didn't allow him to refuse, turned around and walked out of the store, waved his hand, and said, "Brother Tao, say hello to my sister-in-law for me when I go back." ”

"Okay, don't worry. Xie Tao said casually, his attention had been completely attracted by this well-behaved kitten.