Li Xiao didn’t know much about making mini-programs.
His daily experience was limited to just using them himself.
He had no idea how to design one or create a good user flow.
So, he avoided playing the amateur trying to direct an expert. He didn’t make excessive demands, simply asking for a trial version as soon as possible so he could test it himself.
The other party had no objection to Li Xiao’s simple request.
He directly stated that as long as he was paid more, he would immediately call in sick and get the trial version Li Xiao needed done within half a day.
Li Xiao didn’t find the programmer’s request to be unreasonable.
The man worked at a big company, and taking a day off would most likely mean losing his perfect attendance bonus.
He could easily afford the 500 yuan rush fee.
Li Xiao readily transferred 500 yuan to him.
Seeing how decisive his client was, the programmer didn’t hesitate. He immediately promised to deliver the first trial version before 2 PM.
After closing the chat app, Li Xiao soon received files sent over by Zhou Shishi.
These files were mock-up images for the paper menus and the new sign.
Just like with the mini-program, the two advertising vendors Zhou Shishi found were very good.
Each of the proposals they provided had its own unique style.
Li Xiao selected two of the proposals and then requested certain modifications based on his own preferences.
Since he had offered a very generous price,
the two companies didn’t hesitate, and in less than an hour, they had revised the designs to Li Xiao’s specifications.
Seeing the final versions of the designs, Li Xiao nodded in satisfaction.
He immediately transferred the down payments to both companies and told them to start production. Only then was he finally free.
Seeing him put down his phone, Huang Zhiyuan leaned over and asked curiously,
"Brother Li, you’ve been busy all day. What exactly are you doing?"
Li Xiao didn’t hide anything. It wasn’t like he had anything to be ashamed of, so he told the three of them the whole story.
Hearing that their roommate had not only taken over a milk tea shop but was also preparing to invest 10 million to open 30 more of them, the three were of course incredibly envious and jealous.
After all, opening a store was probably a dream many college students once had.
Seeing someone they knew achieve what felt like an impossible dream for them, the three couldn’t help but feel a little envious and jealous.
However, once they learned that the 30 shops weren’t for profit but were entirely intended to provide jobs for the Xihuan’Er,
the jealousy in their hearts vanished in an instant.
You might be jealous of the top student in your class, but it’s hard to be jealous of the top student in the entire province.
Because people get jealous of those who are better than them, but if that person is vastly superior, the jealousy disappears, replaced by deep admiration.
They had to admit, if it were anyone else with 10 million yuan in hand,
they would almost certainly think about how to spend it on luxuries or use it to make even more money.
Yet Li Xiao had done something most people would never do.
However, after hearing the whole story, Zhou Yu was a little worried.
"Li Xiao, that’s 10 million. You’re just investing it like that? Aren’t you afraid of the risks?"
"We know your intentions are good, but shouldn’t you be a little more cautious?"
Hearing Zhou Yu’s warning, Li Xiao nodded.
"Don’t worry, I’ve considered your concerns."
"This is just a concept for now. Everything will be implemented gradually only after the first Xihan’er Milk Tea Shop is successfully turning a profit."
Suddenly, he remembered what Zhou Yu had said earlier about getting a part-time job.
The Xihan’er Milk Tea Shop currently only had two regular employees: a manager and an assistant manager.
Normally, both of them would be in the shop at the same time. If one of them was on leave, at least one would be present to ensure any unexpected situations could be handled promptly.
Before, when business at the Xihan’er Milk Tea Shop was slow,
two regular employees were, of course, enough.
However, once the kids finished their training for the new drinks, the shop would reopen.
At that time, two regular employees would definitely not be enough.
Since Zhou Yu was going to get a part-time job anyway,
Li Xiao thought it would be better for him to work at the milk tea shop than to be exploited by those sweatshop capitalists for ten yuan an hour.
’As for just telling Zhou Yu he doesn’t have to pay me back, that’s certainly an option. After all, a few thousand yuan is nothing to me.’
’But it’s only right to repay a debt. Instead of just forgiving it, it would be better to let Zhou Yu pay it back through his own hard work.’
’The significance of the two approaches is completely different, after all.’
Li Xiao spoke up, feigning casualness:
"By the way, Zhou Yu, didn’t you say you were getting a part-time job? How’s that going?"
A look of resignation flashed across Zhou Yu’s face, and he shook his head in dissatisfaction.
"Ugh, don’t even get me started on that unscrupulous boss."
"He’s a real piece of work. We originally agreed on ten yuan an hour."
"I could go whenever I didn’t have class and on weekends."
"I was originally thinking I could work about 30 hours a week and save up 300 yuan."
"But after I’d only been there a few days, the boss claimed I wasn’t diligent enough and that my promotions weren’t getting results."
"He cut my pay from the original 10 yuan an hour to 8 yuan an hour, and on top of that, I had to hand out a certain number of flyers every hour just to get paid."
"I already quit yesterday. I’m planning to find a new job."
Hearing that Zhou Yu had already quit and was looking for a new job,
Li Xiao waved his hand dismissively.
"Why look for another job?"
"You won’t find many honest bosses on the food street near campus."
"My milk tea shop only has two regular employees right now. We’ll definitely be short-staffed when we reopen."
"If you don’t mind, you can work part-time at the shop on weekends. Eight hours a day, and I’ll pay you 200."
Zhou Yu was immediately tempted by Li Xiao’s offer.
Getting 200 for eight hours a day meant an hourly wage of 25 yuan. That was way higher than handing out flyers or delivering food nearby.
But considering their friendship, he felt a little awkward about it.
"Brother Li, if your shop needs help, just say the word."
"I’ll come help you for free..."
Li Xiao immediately waved his hand, cutting him off.
"What are you talking about? Even blood brothers keep clear accounts. If I’m asking for your help, how could I not pay you? Are you treating me, Li Xiao, like one of those unscrupulous capitalists?"
"200 a day, plus 20 for round-trip transportation reimbursement, so 220 a day. If you can do it, great. If not, I’ll post a job ad on the campus forum."
Seeing Zhou Yu still hesitating, Huang Zhiyuan, who was standing by, could tell that Zhou Yu was probably just too proud to accept, so he immediately chimed in,
"You’re not thinking it’s too little, are you? If you don’t take it, your Brother Huang here is going to beat you to it!"
Hearing that even Huang Zhiyuan, who came from a well-off family, was willing to work part-time at Li Xiao’s shop, Zhou Yu’s last trace of hesitation vanished.
He gave Li Xiao a solemn nod.
"Brother Li, since you’re putting your faith in me, I’ll go through hell and high water to do a good job."
Li Xiao clapped Zhou Yu on the shoulder.
"The way you say it, anyone would think I was sending you on some dangerous mission. Don’t worry, the work isn’t too difficult. You just need a bit of patience when you first start interacting with the kids."
"But you don’t have to worry too much. Once you get to know them, the kids are very easy to get along with."
After settling the business, Li Xiao quickly remembered that he hadn’t streamed in several days.
The group discussed for a little while and soon decided on a place to stream that night.