"I'm planning to start a small company and want to bring you along."
Liang Yunfei was greatly shocked, "What?!"
Qiu Xi patiently repeated, "Start a company!"
This time Liang Yunfei understood, but she didn't quite grasp the meaning of the words.
"Xiao Xi, this matter of starting a company is so huge, even if you tell me, I can't help!"
She was just a small fry in society; it was only because her family had some money that she could squander for a couple of years.
She had never even considered something as big as what Xiao Xi was talking about.
She wouldn't even dare to think about it!
In her dad's words, since he had raised her, she couldn't rely on him for the rest of her life.
However, working for him after graduation was negotiable.
And her mom, if nothing else, would push her to take the civil service exam, or to go back and become a teacher.
In short, these two elders had never imagined their eldest daughter would achieve great things in the future. Their only expectation for her was to stay alive…
"Who says that! I think Xiao Feifei, you're capable!"
"Look at you, with your cool and collected demeanor, so steady!"
"And your grades are super good too! You're someone who can shoulder great responsibility."
Qiu Xi had never doubted Liang Yunfei's learning ability.
Not just in their dorm, but even within their major, her best friend was considered top-tier.
Moreover, she only had a plan for now; it would take quite some time to implement it.
During this period, they could both train themselves and study diligently.
"Xiao Xi, I know you're praising me, but what you're talking about is just too big!"
This wasn't like their casual playing house; everything would involve real money and real effort.
The bubble tea shop before was different; they just secured a location, opened a shop, and after the initial effort, there wasn't much more for them to do.
Especially after reaching cooperation with Song's Group, they just had to wait to receive money.
So, what Xiao Xi was talking about seemed more like a joke to her.
She was bored, but not bored enough to spend money like this…
And once the money was spent, it might not even be recouped in a lifetime.
"Xiao Feifei, believe me!"
"…"
I believe you in my dreams…
You look like a pyramid scheme promoter right now…
"Then wait for me to finish explaining things, and then we can talk about other stuff, okay?"
Qiu Xi realized that her opening indeed made it sound like she had a serious illness. Or perhaps she had ulterior motives of swindling.
So, she decided to clarify her idea first, and then discuss the matter, which might be more reliable.
"Okay."
Although Liang Yunfei was a bit skeptical, she still believed in Xiao Xi's capabilities.
"I've been busy with the research and production of this rose water recently, and it's actually a project in cooperation with Uncle Shen."
"Mhm, we know about that."
Having been here for half a month, they were quite aware of Xiao Xi's busy schedule.
"And this is actually a product collaboration, I don't plan to sell the formula."
"Moreover, I might have other things in the future, so I'm planning to start my own company and create a brand. This would be more beneficial for me."
Liang Yunfei pondered, "The way you put it, it does make some sense."
Her dad was also in business, and she had been exposed to it since childhood, so she understood a little.
"But if you do that, how will you negotiate with Uncle Shen?"
She had tried this rose water. Although Xiao Xi said it still needed improvement, with Xiao Xi's skills, the product would definitely be no problem.
However, she also didn't believe Uncle Shen would easily let go of such a great future prospect.
After all, the business world was like a battlefield; it was better to make friends than enemies.
In this big society's melting pot, even before truly sinking into it, she had understood this much.
Money wasn't everything, but it was indeed the most reliable thing.
Besides that, connections and social interactions were your sharpest tools for "dominance."
Qiu Xi nodded, "Exactly!"
She agreed with this very much.
However, she had already considered it and continued, "So, I've already planned to bring Uncle Shen in as a shareholder."
It had to be said, Qiu Xi's mind was indeed quick; she had already thought of the ending for something that hadn't even materialized yet.
Liang Yunfei shook her head, "Xiao Xi, I'm not trying to pour cold water on you, but would Uncle Shen agree to your proposal?"
Qiu Xi suddenly smiled, a confident smile. "Uncle Shen, he will agree."
After all, even the smallest mosquito is still meat, and what she had was much more than that little mosquito meat.
"…"
"Xiao Xi, are you that sure?"
"Of course!"
This made Liang Yunfei curious, "Then what do you plan to do?"
"Of course... we'll just do it this way!"
"…"
"Boring…"
"Alright, I'll handle this. What about you, want to do it together?"
"Alright then!"
"I'll stake my reputation with you!"
"But you have to convince Uncle Shen first! I don't want us to lose all our capital."
Qiu Xi nodded, "Then it's settled. We're agreed."
"Don't worry, we'll only earn, not lose!"
Liang Yunfei didn't refute this.
After all, in the past two years, she had witnessed so many of her best friend's deeds, some of which could even be called miracles.
If she hadn't seen them with her own eyes, she would have thought they were just plot devices in life.
"But after all I've told you, I'm still so bored…"
"…"
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"Heh heh~"
"Not bored!"
"I have something for you right now."
Seeing the foxy smile reappear on Qiu Xi's face, Liang Yunfei felt a bit wary and backed away.
"What is it? Don't you dare trick me! Our sisterly bond is too precious for that!"
"That's precisely why it's suitable!"
"Besides, this is not a difficult task; it's just a proposal."
Liang Yunfei remained vigilant, "What kind of proposal?"
"Of course, it's a proposal for our future company~"
"…"
"Xiao Xi, you really think highly of me!"
"Absolutely!"
"And I already have an outline for it. I'll send it to you later, and you can write it according to your own ideas."
Liang Yunfei didn't agree immediately, but asked a question.
"Xiao Xi, can you tell me why you're looking for me?"
She wasn't stupid; among so many people, why specifically her?
She considered herself to have some talent, but not much. Xiao Xi could have hired someone else from the start to maximize profits.
"Well…"
"It's because I see potential in Xiao Feifei!"
"…"
"We're talking seriously here!"
"Alright…"
"I did consider doing this on my own, but in the end, I felt it would betray my original intention."
If she wanted money, she could have sold the product directly and made a fortune, but who's to say she wouldn't need money in the future?
Besides, no one could guarantee her luck would last forever, so it was better to make long-term plans from the beginning.
"And I don't think I'm wealthy enough to find big shots to manage things for me from the start."
Older people with experience might not always be subservient to younger ones, and younger people with less experience, even with a bit of cleverness, might not always respect the elders.
So, it was better to do it herself from the start. Anyway, she had the money and the time; at worst, she could start over.
"…"
Liang Yunfei rolled her eyes, "So you think finding me to work for you is cheaper…"
"What? Do you really want to be an employee and not a boss?"
"I can consider paying you a salary, starting at the highest standard for fresh graduates in the industry."
"You wish!"
"Impossible! If this company of yours is established, I should at least be the second-in-command."
"Yes, yes!"
"Future second-in-command, please guide me."
"The boss, don't be polite either."
The two looked at each other and smiled, "Hahahaha~"