Chapter 37

"Help me out!" Yang Xiaoshuang called Hao Meng on the phone. With over two hundred emails a day, she and Xiao Feng were simply overwhelmed. Besides, her inventory had basically sold out in just one day!

Hao Meng leaned back on the sofa, puzzled, and asked, "Help? What kind of help?"

"My goods have all sold out online. Help me find a place for a warehouse and an online store. Also, help me find a few employees. The order volume is too large, and I can't handle it alone. Moreover, you need to ensure a steady supply of goods. Don't let me run out, or I won't let you off!" Yang Xiaoshuang said in one breath.

Hao Meng was a bit taken aback. Yang Xiaoshuang had mentioned opening an online store a few days ago, but he hadn't taken it seriously. With so many e-commerce platforms, it wasn't easy for everyone to make a splash. Hearing her tone, it seemed the online store was doing well?

After some thought, he said, "Supplying goods isn't a problem, but hiring people and renting a place—will you be able to cover the salaries and rent?"

Hao Meng still didn't believe that this 'little girl' could succeed!

"That's none of your business. Let me tell you, I had over two hundred orders on 'TianGou' yesterday. Do you know what that means? In just one day, I sold two hundred phones. If I make fifty yuan per phone, I earned a thousand yuan yesterday. If someone had been managing the store, I might have sold even more," Yang Xiaoshuang said with a grin.

Hao Meng was shocked and asked in disbelief, "You sold that many? How did you do it? Your online store just opened a few days ago, right?"

"Business secret. Just get me a place and some employees. I want to start my own business and make a big move!" Yang Xiaoshuang said confidently and hung up.

It took Hao Meng a while to process it. He thought, "Could this little girl have hit the jackpot? Selling two hundred phones in one day, that's almost as much as the daily sales at BaiLan Electronics City!"

"No, I need to ask her properly!" Hao Meng muttered. If he could open up sales channels online, it would be a good option for him. Online, he could sell not just phones but also other electronics like refrigerators, TVs, and air conditioners!

At the entrance of Shicheng No. 2 Middle School, there was a cold drink shop called 'Fruit Flavor' Bump Cool. Hao Meng pushed the door open, ordered a cold drink, and waited for Yang Xiaoshuang to finish school.

Before coming, Hao Meng had already sent a message to the little girl, who had specifically asked him to wait here.

It was six in the evening, and the sun was still high, but it wasn't as hot as midday. When Shicheng No. 2 Middle School let out, the cold drink shop was filled with groups of students, and business was booming!

"Big Brother Hao Meng, hello!"

Yang Xiaoshuang pushed the door open, bringing in a few of her girlfriends. Xiao Feng, whom he had met before, called out sweetly. Yang Xiaoshuang sat down opposite Hao Meng, waving her hand generously and said, "Order whatever you want. This rich big brother is treating you. Be bold, don't miss the chance!"

Hao Meng rolled his eyes and ignored her. He reached into his pocket, took out his wallet, and handed it to Xiao Feng, saying with a bitter smile, "Be frugal, I haven't even gotten married yet!"

"Hehe, I know!" Xiao Feng took Hao Meng's wallet and happily called her girlfriends to the counter to order drinks.

After everyone left, Hao Meng looked at Yang Xiaoshuang and said, "What's really going on?"

"What do you mean?" Yang Xiaoshuang propped her chin on her hands, looking at him with wide eyes, pretending not to understand.

"You said your online store had over two hundred sales yesterday. Is that true?" Hao Meng looked at her.

Yang Xiaoshuang pouted, "Of course it's true. You didn't believe me?" She put her hands down, took out a tablet from her backpack, and connected to the Wi-Fi in the cold drink shop. She then entered the TianGou backend and handed the tablet to Hao Meng, saying, "If you don't believe me, look for yourself. Not only yesterday, but today's sales are also in the dozens, though not as good as yesterday."

Hao Meng took the tablet, flipped through it, and asked curiously, "How did you do it? Isn't it hard to run an online store?"

"Didn't your teachers teach you when you were young that nothing is impossible for a determined person?" Yang Xiaoshuang said in a lecturing tone, her eyes squinting mischievously.

Hao Meng ignored her and thought for a moment, saying, "You said we could sell phones. Could we add other items to your store, like air conditioners and refrigerators?"

Yang Xiaoshuang thought for a moment and shook her head, "No."

"Why not?" Hao Meng asked, frowning.

"Because air conditioners and refrigerators are large items. Even if someone places an order, how will you deliver them? Logistics is one issue, and how will you ensure after-sales service? Selling small electronics like phones and tablets is different. They are easy to deliver and have simpler after-sales service," Yang Xiaoshuang explained, blinking her eyes.

Hao Meng stroked his chin, admitting that Yang Xiaoshuang had a point. He considered and said, "What if we only sell within the local city online? That way, after-sales, installation, and delivery would be simpler. The market in one city isn't small."

He wasn't greedy; the second-hand appliance market in Shicheng was enough for him.

Yang Xiaoshuang thought for a moment and said, "That could work, but TianGou isn't suitable for you. You could choose a local city website or build your own website."

Hao Meng thought about what the little girl said and found it troublesome. Whether it was a local city website or building his own website, it wasn't as straightforward as TianGou, which was a professional e-commerce platform with a large daily traffic. Building a website, where would the reputation come from? How long would it take to get established?

He sighed and said, "Alright, just sell your phones online. Don't worry about the supply. Even if you sell ten thousand a day, I can get them for you." This was a win-win situation, and Hao Meng had no reason to stop her. The bigger her business, the more he would earn.

"Have you found a place for me?" Yang Xiaoshuang tilted her head and asked.

Hao Meng touched his nose and said with a bitter smile, "I'll find one for you. But are you sure your small online store really needs to rent a place and hire employees?"

Yang Xiaoshuang lifted her head and said, "Of course! What do you mean by a small online store? Your mouth is so unrefined. Maybe in a year or two, I'll be one of the top e-commerce platforms!" She gave Hao Meng a sly look.

"Alright, I admit I was wrong. My future e-commerce queen!" Hao Meng said with a bitter smile.

"Hmph, that's better!" Yang Xiaoshuang pouted.