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Yuyang's emotions were running high, and Ye Xiaohan could understand. Peach Blossom Studio was not only Ye Xiaohan's labor of love; Yuyang and the family had invested a lot into it as well, with Yuyang managing the accounts.
Now that the shop had reached a point where it could no longer be sustained and had to close, it was a heavy blow for each of them.
However, this was something that had to be done.
"Yuyang, calm down," Ye Xiaohan said. "I know it's hard for you; it's hard for me too, even more so than you can imagine. But you need to see clearly that this shop can no longer continue."
She laid out the stakes: "The reason the shop became popular so suddenly was due to our unique marketing strategies that attracted a lot of attention. Coupled with our innovative products, we quickly gained recognition. But all of this was built on the foundation of our products being genuinely high-quality. Now that the reputation of our products has been tarnished, no matter how creative they get, they won't be able to rebuild customer trust in a short time."
"Then let's start over! We can gradually rebuild from scratch and win back our customers. I believe we can do it! We can even open branches later, making it as big as Treasure Pavilion!"
Yuyang still refused to give up because Peach Blossom Studio was Ye Xiaohan's passion, and it was also his first serious job. He wanted to continue contributing to the shop and make it thrive.
Ye Xiaohan shook her head. "The current issue isn't whether we can win back our customers; it's that someone is targeting us and preventing us from moving in a positive direction."
Peach Blossom Studio had faced troubles more than once or twice, and she had resolved many issues before, but this time it was particularly severe. After all these incidents, Ye Xiaohan learned a lesson.
Her current business approach was too ostentatious.
While such a novel method could attract consumer attention, it also drew unwanted scrutiny.
"We have no backing or connections. If we want to keep operating, we have to keep a low profile. Otherwise, with our current way of doing business, we will only continue to attract the prying eyes of those with ill intentions and malicious sabotage."
Ye Xiaohan wasn't afraid of trouble, but in business, one could hardly withstand repeated destruction.
"But!" Yuyang looked unwilling to accept this reality, yet he knew deep down that Ye Xiaohan was right; he had no grounds for rebuttal.
Yang sat back down on the bench, sulking with his head lowered. When Ye Xiaohan called out to him, he didn't respond.
What a child; he was as straightforward as the weather, showing his emotions so clearly.
Ye Xiaohan turned to Li Yi and asked for his opinion, "Uncle Li, what do you think?"
Li Yi sighed, "Boss Ye has a keen eye for matters; everything she says makes sense. My thoughts align with hers. It's just a pity to see such a great establishment like Peach Blossom Studio being ruined."
Having been in business for many years, he had seen many large shops, but few were as successful as Peach Blossom Studio. Now, because it had attracted unwanted attention, it had to close down. As a businessman, he truly felt regretful.
Hearing that Li Yi also agreed with Ye Xiaohan's suggestion, Yang lowered his head even further, almost curling up like a round shrimp.
Ye Xiaohan nodded, "Since Uncle Li agrees, then we’ll settle this matter. Peach Blossom Studio will be permanently closed and will no longer open its doors."
Yang suddenly lifted his head to glance at her before quickly lowering it again.
Li Yi sighed; there was nothing that could be done about it.
Ye Xiaohan noticed their gloomy expressions and a sly smile crept onto her lips.
"Ahem!" She cleared her throat loudly to regain their attention. "I’m just saying that Peach Blossom Studio won’t be operating anymore; it doesn’t mean I’m giving up on business altogether. If you both keep looking so glum, who’s going to help me with my work?"
"Huh?"
Both Yang and Li Yi looked at her in surprise, not understanding what she meant.
"Sister-in-law, it's not that Peach Blossom Studio is shutting down, so what will we do next?"
Li Yang felt a bit down, but he still tried to lift his spirits. He needed a new job to fill the emptiness in his wounded heart.
Li Yi also looked puzzled. Logically, Ye Xiaohan should be wallowing in despair after such a major setback. Could she really bounce back so quickly?
If that were the case, he would certainly be happy for Ye Xiaohan. At the same time, he admired her even more; it wasn't easy for a businessperson pushed to rock bottom to make a comeback.
Just building up one's own morale was a significant challenge. Many people fell into despair after failure and couldn't rise again.
Ye Xiaohan observed their reactions, which were exactly as she had imagined. She stood up and waved her hand, sharing her new idea with them.
"Peach Blossom Studio's reputation is tarnished, and we've drawn attention to ourselves. We can't keep the doors open like this. So we need to learn from our mistakes. I have a new idea that allows us to continue doing business without attracting unwanted attention!"
Li Yang's eyes widened in surprise. "What is this method? Is there really a way to have it both ways?"
If they could indeed manage that, it would make their future business much easier.
But would such good fortune really come their way?
Ye Xiaohan smiled and looked at Li Yi. "Of course there's a way, but I can't do it alone. We need someone willing to run this together for it to succeed."
Li Yang followed Ye Xiaohan's gaze toward Li Yi, who looked puzzled for a moment and pointed at himself, asking, "Me? Miss Ye, don't joke around. I'm nearing the end of my days; what can I possibly do?"
"You can do it, and this task is meant for you," Ye Xiaohan replied. "I've thought about it: since someone is targeting Peach Blossom Studio because of me, as long as I'm the boss of the shop, there will always be another Pear Blossom Workshop or Apricot Blossom Lodge. We simply can't stop."
These are all obvious matters; just dealing with Liu Yuan alone has exhausted them all.
Ye Xiaohan continued to explain, "Let's change our perspective. As long as the shop's boss isn't me, it won't attract attention or bring unnecessary trouble."
"Sister-in-law, do you mean...?" Liu Yang was quick to grasp her point. "Right! As long as the shop looks like Mr. Li's, it will just be an ordinary shop, and no one will come back looking for trouble!"
Ye Xiaohan was satisfied with Liu Yang's intelligence. She looked at Li Yi and said, "Uncle Li, this is what I think. We can open the shop together and do business. You handle the front end while we manage the operations behind the scenes. This way, those who are targeting me won't focus on our business anymore."
During her time in prison, aside from the case and Liu Bei, she had also spent some time considering her future livelihood. After all, without money, it would be difficult to survive in any era.
"In the future, even if we cooperate on the shop, we'll initially cover the funds as a loan for your shares. Once we make a profit after the first phase, you can pay us back. The earnings will be split fifty-fifty."
Ye Xiaohan shared her preliminary plan with them; the specifics could be detailed later.
Li Yi said, "Miss Ye's idea is good; it indeed won't attract attention. However, there is one thing: while I can still act as the shopkeeper on the surface, I cannot agree to cooperate."
"Why not?" Ye Xiaohan asked. "Is it about the distribution? Please feel free to speak; this is a time for discussion where everyone can express their thoughts."
"No, no," Li Yi hurriedly replied. "Miss Ye is a lifesaver for me and my granddaughter; how could I quibble over profits? As long as Miss Ye doesn't mind, I'm willing to contribute my efforts. But regarding sharing profits, I truly cannot accept that."
Ye Xiaohan had already considered this aspect of interests and smiled, "Old man, are you saying that because you want to repay kindness, you refuse to stand on equal footing with us? Do you think I, Ye Xiaohan, am someone who takes advantage of others because of my past favors?"
"That's not what I meant," Li Yi quickly explained. "It's just that this kindness is too great; even if I spent my entire life trying to repay it, it would be difficult. How could I then take benefits from you?"
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