Learning to play games, a 40-year-old woman achieves a remarkable turnaround.

Chapter 149: Rich and willful

The family arrived at the shop with the word "For Sale" on it. Yuan Bao quickly stepped forward and tried to peer into the shop through the somewhat dusty glass.

The shop was spacious and open, about 200 square meters in size, with a long depth and a regular layout.

Thanks to the open-plan design, sunlight streams into the room without reservation, illuminating every corner.

"Mom, brother, what do you think? If we buy this shop, we can start any kind of small business we want, right?" Yuan Bao asked his family with anticipation in his eyes.

The eldest brother, Baoguo, stroked his chin and pondered for a moment before saying, "The location is indeed unbeatable. It's right downstairs from our two houses, making daily maintenance incredibly convenient."

However, we still need to understand the pricing and surrounding business conditions first, given the large area; we need to carefully consider our business strategy.

"Okay, let's call and ask first, see if we can go in and take a look, then we'll decide whether to buy or not." So, Yuan Bao dialed the number left on the form.

Soon, a voice came from the other end of the phone.

Yuan Bao quickly said, "Hello, I saw that your shop is for sale and I would like to come and take a look at the details. Is it convenient for you?"

The response on the other end of the phone was concise and straightforward: "Sure, it's convenient. Just wait a moment, I'm nearby, I'll be there soon."

Aunt Yuan also came closer, squinted at it, and said with a smile, "I think it's good. No matter what kind of business you do, having a place is always a good thing."

"Yes, I think so too. Having a place downstairs from home, with the whole staircase connected up, you can do whatever business you want. The main thing is that you can buy it, and then you can partition it and rent it out."

As Yuan Bao was speaking, a real estate agent dressed in business attire hurriedly arrived on an electric scooter.

After enthusiastically introducing himself, he began to describe the shop: "This shop offers excellent value for money, the surrounding residential areas have high occupancy rates, and the customer base is stable."

The real estate agent, beaming with enthusiasm, launched into a long explanation: "Look, this shop used to be a community supermarket. A few years ago, the economic situation wasn't good, and everyone's shopping habits changed a lot. Online shopping became more and more common, and this supermarket simply couldn't stay afloat."

But look at the area, it's a full 200 square meters, which is quite rare in this area.

With such a spacious area, it is highly adaptable. Whether you want to open a large gym to provide residents with a good place to exercise;

Or should we build a high-end children's training institution to meet the learning needs of children in the surrounding area?

Or you could run a unique home furnishing store; there are absolutely many business options available.

Yuan Bao asked with great interest, "What about the price? And are there any issues with the property rights?"

The real estate agent quickly pulled a stack of documents from his briefcase, flipping through them as he said, "The price is negotiable, the owner is in a hurry to sell, the title is clear, and all the paperwork is in order. If you are interested, I can contact the owner right away and arrange a meeting between you."

With hope for the future, the family meticulously inspected the shop inside and out.

Yuan Bao would sometimes squat down and tap the ground to feel its solidity; sometimes he would look up to observe the structure of the ceiling and think about the best installation position for the chandelier; and sometimes he would walk to the window to estimate the lighting area.

Her eyes gleamed with an inquisitive light, not missing a single detail.

During the inspection, Yuan Bao's mind quickly sketched out several versions of how the shops would operate, like a movie playing in his head.

She could almost see it transformed into a cozy family baking studio, filled with the sweet aroma of cream, where children were enjoying the fun of baking amidst laughter and joy.

And then it seems that the shop has been transformed into an elegant and casual coffee shop, where customers sit by the window, savoring the delicate taste of coffee while admiring the beautiful scenery of lush green trees and flowers outside, as if all their fatigue has been swept away.

Inside the café, wooden tables and chairs paired with warm yellow lighting create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere; the bookshelves are filled with various books for customers to browse in their spare time.

In such an environment, the coffee shop is not only a place to drink coffee, but also a spiritual haven for socializing, relaxing, and enjoying life, and will become an indispensable part of the lives of the surrounding residents.

Yuan Bao surveyed the spacious shop and open front yard, thinking to himself: Although this shop is not in the prime location at the main entrance of the community, it has ample space and a unique location with high foot traffic and huge consumption potential.

If the price is right, I have to buy it no matter what.

As for what to do in the future, we can figure it out slowly. After all, such an excellent shop location is truly a rare find.

and......

Not now. Yes, you can do whatever you want just because you're rich.

Thinking of this, she exchanged a glance with her older brother and Aunt Yuan, all of them sharing the same expectation.

Just as Yuan Bao was immersed in his wonderful vision for the shop, a middle-aged man in a suit and tie rushed over.

The real estate agent, Xiao Li, enthusiastically introduced the shop owner to Yuan Bao's family: "This is Mr. Wu, the owner of the shop. Mr. Wu is known in our area as a straightforward person. He is quick in his work and very honest."

This shop used to be a supermarket, and business was always good. But later, due to some personal development plans, I reluctantly decided to sell it.

Mr. Wu smiled and nodded to everyone. After greeting them, Yuan Bao couldn't wait to start the conversation.

"Mr. Wu, I'm very interested in your shop. I just don't know what your considerations are regarding the price?" Yuan Bao's eyes were full of anticipation as he stared intently at Mr. Li.

Mr. Wu smiled and said slowly, "To be honest, I was in a hurry to make a move because of some personal reasons."

I've put a lot of effort into this shop; it's 200 square meters, and in such a prime location, I initially expected it to be worth 6 million. However, since you're so interested, we can discuss the price.

Yuan Bao secretly calculated in her mind that the price was not expensive and was within her acceptable range, but she still wanted to try to negotiate further.

“Mr. Wu, you see, this shop used to be a supermarket. Although it's large and in a good location, it still needs to be renovated before it can be converted into something else, which will be a considerable expense. Could you please make some concessions?” Yuan Bao said sincerely.

Mr. Wu frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "Well then, seeing that you are really sincere, 580 million is the lowest price I can offer. Any lower and I will lose too much money."

Yuan Bao glanced at his older brother and mother beside him. His older brother nodded slightly, indicating that the price was reasonable.

Yuan Bao took a deep breath and said, "Mr. Wu, I can accept 580 million."

However, I have a small request. If you don't plan to move the equipment from the supermarket in this shop, such as shelves and freezers, could you transfer them to me at a lower price?

I thought some of them could be modified and reused, which would save some costs.

Mr. Wu readily agreed, saying, "Okay, I don't really need those devices. Consider it making friends, I'll transfer 5 yuan to you."

Yuan Bao smiled with satisfaction and shook hands with Mr. Wu: "Then it's settled, Mr. Wu. It's a pleasure to cooperate!"