The School Beauty Became My Live-in Maid to Pay Off Her Debts-Chapter 111 When Can I Borrow It

Xiao Lin Group is not of a small scale, and it is quite complex to operate.

Unlike "Qing Mei" Milk Tea Shop, which only has a few employees, any idea Lin Shuang has can be implemented immediately.

He wanted to perform a grand opening act with the milk tea shop employees. He had the idea on the first day, rehearsed on the second, and the performance was ready by the third day.

But at Xiao Lin Group, such a rapid response is simply impossible.

If he wanted to organize such a performance at Xiao Lin Group, it would probably go through layers of approval and selection, and it’s unknown how long it would take.

And it definitely couldn’t be so abstract...

The first step of the company’s shift was to gradually clear out the low-end MP3s, and it required many meetings.

Lin Shuang has missed a bunch of classes recently, spending every day at meetings in Xiao Lin Group.

Regarding the promotion of MP3s, the simplest method would naturally be to cut the price directly.

But Lin Shuang didn’t think this method was feasible.

Although the traditional MP3 market has already been somewhat impacted.

However, the low-end MP3s from Xiao Lin Group, the "Yu Mei Ren" series, are actually selling quite well and show very stable market performance.

There is no need for a sudden price reduction.

The slow clearance of these low-end MP3s is just to gradually clear inventory, recoup some capital, and shift to high-end MP3s and MP4s.

There’s no need for aggressive strategies like cutting prices, it’s better to take it slow.

Additionally, something like a price reduction shouldn’t be initiated lightly.

This involves the issue of brand value.

Reducing the price, and promoting cost-effectiveness, can easily leave consumers with the impression that the brand is cheap.

In the future, when high-end products are released, consumers may likely not buy into it.

Just like everyone now, when buying cheap little trinkets for a few dollars, might consider PDD.

But for slightly more expensive items, few people would choose PDD.

After the price reduction plan was vetoed.

What’s left is the promotional strategy of "more for the same price."

The price remains the same, but more goods are given, naturally, sales can be increased.

After several meetings, now Lin Shuang has two options at hand.

One is to increase MP3 storage, and the other is to give away a pair of headphones with each device.

He’s still somewhat indecisive about these two options.

He lay back on the boss’s chair, "Secretary Xia... which plan do you think is better?"

Xia Yixin stood beside him organizing documents, "I can’t quite decide either, son-in-law."

"Do you usually focus more on the storage capacity or the headphones when using MP3, Secretary Xia?"

"I don’t really use MP3, son-in-law."

Lin Shuang slapped his forehead with the files.

He forgot that Secretary Xia, too, is a minor rich lady.

When she was at the Xia Family, she used to listen to vinyl records with Xia Yubing.

In the office here, she also installed a set of professional speakers, specifically for listening to music.

Indeed, she rarely uses MP3...

"Alright then, let’s call it a day, you can leave work as well."

"Okay, son-in-law, have a safe trip."

Xia Yixin blinked her eyes, actually wanting to keep her son-in-law around and ask him to play a game with her.

There’s a level in the game she has been stuck on for a long time...

The son-in-law is quite good at games; he should be able to help her.

But never mind, next time the miss comes by, she’ll ask her to lend her son-in-law for a bit.

Now... it’s not good to use him sneakily.

After bidding farewell to Secretary Xia, there is still some time before dinner.

Lin Shuang detoured to the "Qing Mei" Milk Tea Shop to stroll a bit more.

Ever since its opening, the business of the milk tea shop has been good.

After all, it’s the secret milk tea recipe given by System Lady, combined with decor that absolutely attracts college students.

The constant flow of customers had really exhausted the few employees.

However, Lin Shuang had recently raised their wages again, so no one really had any complaints.

If the employees had complaints, that would definitely be because the money wasn’t enough!

Even though it was the middle of the afternoon, the seats in the milk tea shop were almost all filled.

But fortunately, there wasn’t a queue at the counter to order milk tea.

Lin Shuang walked in and immediately saw Lingmeng slacking off.

Her hands propped up her cheeks, her petite body leaning entirely on the counter, her eyes slightly squinting.

Obviously, she was dozing off; afternoons do tend to make one sleepy.

Hearing footsteps approaching, Lingmeng immediately woke up.

"Welcome to Qing Mei Milk Tea Shop, what would you like to drink? Today we recommend..."

Lingmeng didn’t finish her sentence, rubbed her somewhat sleepy eyes, and then recognized the smiling Lin Shuang.

"Ah, it’s the boss~ Rare visitor!"

Behind the counter, Yang Deyou, Fu Wenxue, and two other classmates also smiled and greeted Lin Shuang with nods.

"What’s recommended today? Get me a cup of that."

Lingmeng’s voice was full of energy, "A cup of ’Sonic Oolong’~ No ice, less sugar, twelve yuan, please pay~"

She smiled mischievously, reaching out a hand to Lin Shuang.

Lin Shuang slapped it with a "smack", "Even the boss has to pay for milk tea?!"

Lingmeng retracted her hand as if it hurt, "Our shop operates on a small scale, no credit!"

"Hmm? But when I came in just now, it seemed like some people were slacking off..."

"Boss! Don’t dock my wages! This round is on me! This cup, my treat!"

The two were only joking, laughing along with the other employees behind the counter.

Yang Deyou and Fu Wenxue, already very coordinated, prepared the "Sonic Oolong" and handed it to Lin Shuang.

The tea made from whole leaves and mixed with pure milk indeed tasted very good.

Even if its cost, indeed, was much higher than that of instant powder tea.

Lin Shuang took a sip of the milk tea, "During these quieter afternoons, you could take turns resting upstairs for a while."

Yang Deyou scratched his elbow, speaking naively, "These days have still been a bit busy, we can consider doing that later."

Lin Shuang chatted with the few employees for a while, and soon more customers entered the milk tea shop.

They were probably college students from nearby, classes from the earlier half of the afternoon having finished.

Located near a college, the flow of customers comes in waves - no one during classes and a flood of people when classes end.

This new wave of people was quite large; Lin Shuang originally wanted to squeeze behind the counter to help out.

But the five employees had clear roles and were very coordinated.

As a newcomer, his involvement might actually be a hindrance.

So Lin Shuang simply went up to the second floor, intending to sit for a while and then head home.

Tong Yao was still in class at this point, and without the little maid to hold, he planned to head back early.

The second floor had a small room set aside, fairly complete, with a restroom included.

Lin Shuang sat on the second floor for a while, then Lingmeng also came up.

She opened the door, poking her head out, and met Lin Shuang’s gaze.

"Hmm? Little apprentice, why have you also come up? Slacking off in front of the boss, huh?"

"Manager Yang said it’s quiet for now, told us to take turns resting a bit."

Lingmeng pouted her lips, walked into the room, and casually closed the door.

Lin Shuang watched this little apprentice peeking around, somewhat amused.

"Why are you acting all sneaky then!"