In just a short span of half a month, Wu Xiajun managed to handle the batch of eyebrow pencils that had arrived.
After deducting the minimal costs, including customs clearance, shipping fees, labor, and various other miscellaneous expenses, the net profit amounted to around 13 yuan per pencil. This batch made a profit of 520,000 yuan.
According to the agreed-upon arrangement of a seventy-thirty split, Guo Jingyu took home 364,000 yuan, while Wu Xiajun received 156,000 yuan.
The moment she received the money, she still felt a bit dazed. She had never imagined that simply flipping her hand would bring money so quickly. When she went to transfer money to Guo Jingyu, she discovered that he hadn’t asked for seventy percent for himself but had split the money in half to help Gu Yu, who was tirelessly searching for goods in H Country. After questioning him, Guo Jingyu didn’t hide anything from her, calmly explaining, “Jie, when I mentioned three years to you initially, it was also for my cousin. He’s studying abroad and doesn’t want to rely on family money. I figured in about three years or so, he’d graduate and be self-sufficient, that’s why I mentioned it.”
Wu Xiajun couldn’t help but laugh and cry, “If you had said earlier, I definitely wouldn’t have agreed. The money for Gu Yu should come from the company’s account.”
Guo Jingyu shook his head, smiling, “No need. Let’s leave it like this. Consider it the three of us going into business together. My cousin isn’t cut out for business anyway. He’s single-mindedly focused on his game development. Right now, he’s just earning money for tuition and living expenses.”
Wu Xiajun hadn’t realized how much money they could make from this overseas shopping. Now, with hundreds of thousands split among them, although Guo Jingyu and his brother were happy, they didn’t seem eager to pursue more. This puzzled Wu Xiajun. “Jingyu, isn’t your cousin going to work in the future to earn money too?”
Guo Jingyu nodded, “Yeah, but he wants to make money by making games, just like Cao Ge. Jie, you get it, right? It’s about being able to provide for yourself, like solving the basic needs. Those folks are all about chasing their dreams.”
With Guo Jingyu’s words, Wu Xiajun couldn’t help but chuckle. She nodded and said, “I see now. But what about you? You’ve put in so much effort, made such a big fuss, and now you’re just going to leave it be?”
“Yeah, that’s right. I’m just laying the groundwork. I actually plan to be a shopkeeper later on,” Guo Jingyu grinned. “Isn’t it the case that those who can, should do more? Jie, I’ll be counting on you for the next three years.”
“What’s there to be hard about? If you think about it…”
“In the end, I’m the one who’s earned,” Guo Jingyu interrupted before she could finish, pulling out a contract. “So, to put my mind at ease, let’s sign this contract. That way, I can focus on my exams when I go back.”
The contract he brought out was the same one he had mentioned to Wu Xiajun before. The terms were quite lenient. Besides providing a proposal, Gu Yu’s responsibilities for overseas shopping were clearly outlined. The entire store’s authority was transferred to Wu Xiajun. The only requirement was that the brothers would split seventy percent of the net profit for three years. Guo Jingyu had already signed it, leaving only Wu Xiajun’s signature remaining.
After reading through it, Wu Xiajun sighed, picked up the pen, signed her name, and stamped the company seal.
Guo Jingyu chuckled, “Jie, since there are more people shopping online during the summer break, I’ll take you along for another order. After we’re done, it should be around the end of September. I plan to return to school early to catch up on my cultural classesand prepare for the college entrance exam. If you need anything, give me a call. If I don’t answer, I’m probably in class. Shoot me a text, and I’ll get back to you later.”
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Wu Xiajun asked, “You’re going back so early?”
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For the next order, Guo Jingyu and Wu Xiajun worked together. With Wu Xiajun knowing many people, she managed to bring in a lot of customers interested in buying cosmetics, including some who wanted to buy designer bags. According to their previous plan, full payment was made in advance, and the purchasing period was set for one month. Meanwhile, Guo Jingyu had his cousin Gu Yu look for new goods. Since Gu Yu couldn’t handle all the warehouses by himself, he roped in his roommate.
Gu Yu called Guo Jingyu, saying, “Jingyu, my roommate knows this area exceptionally well. He’s always buying designer brands for himself. His family immigrated here over ten years ago, and he’s mixed race himself!”
Guo Jingyu was busy searching for prices online. While browsing, he asked, “Oh, nice. Mixed race from where?”
Gu Yu’s accent is already gone. He patted his chest and proudly said, “From Yanbian, raised in Seoul! Pretty impressive, right?”
Guo Jingyu smiled, “Great, let him join the sourcing team. I’ll pay him on a daily basis, 300 RMB a day. Just make sure he gets those discounts and loyalty points I mentioned.”
“Hey, don’t worry!”
Gu Yu’s roommate was indeed quite capable. He traveled far and wide, starting from Seoul and sweeping all the way to Jeju Island. They swiftly raided the discount stores there and managed to get the designer bag Wu Xiajun wanted.
When Gu Yu called Guo Jingyu, Wu Xiajun happened to be nearby. She caught a snippet of the conversation, hearing the phrase “three thousand yuan.” Immediately, she grabbed hold of Gu Yu and asked, “What? How much for that bag?”
Guo Jingyu replied, “It’s a LV bag set. It was three thousand yuan during the discount season. What’s up?”
Wu Xiajun’s heart skipped a beat. “Get me two more!”
Guo Jingyu looked puzzled. “But wasn’t it just one bag for someone?”
“These two are for me!”
“Jie, are you planning to carry two bags by yourself?”
“You don’t understand. They’re different colors, so I can switch them up! Ask your cousin if there are any belts or wallets available. I’ll buy one for Lao Cao too. It’ll be perfect for couples.” She was already planning for the future before catching up with the present.
…
On that day, neither Gu Yu nor his classmate could leave the designer stores in Jeju Island. They were remotely guided by Wu Xiajun to purchase over a dozen bags, big and small. Finally, she allowed them to catch the last ferry back.
This time, Gu Yu couldn’t find anything as cheap as the eyebrow pencils. He only managed to find some branded skincare sets, which were relatively more expensive, but there were discounts available. As a bonus, he also received a batch of very cheap facial masks. Interestingly, the spokesperson for these masks happened to be the female lead from a currently popular Korean drama. After seeing this, Wu Xiajun confidently insisted on getting them.
Guo Jingyu set aside over 60,000 yuan from his previous earnings. He gave Gu Yu 30,000 yuan for living expenses and tuition, keeping over 30,000 yuan for himself. The rest was used as capital for the second round of warehouse raids. He also purchased more facial masks. As far as he remembered, this particular mask was a hit product, and at this price, it was definitely a steal.
Wu Xiajun expanded her product range, starting to focus on makeup samples and travel-size products. When stocking shelves, she allocated an extra area specifically for selling these items. Firstly, their affordable prices attracted customers. Secondly, after trying the samples, some customers would return to purchase full-sized products, ensuring customer retention. Wu Xiajun obtained these samples from the salesclerks at such low prices that they were practically free. It was really a profitable and effective tool for attracting customers.
After seeing this, Guo Jingyu felt that even without his presence, Wu Xiajun would eventually make a fortune. This girl was just too clever and resourceful. It was only natural for her to expand the small business into something bigger.
In early September, the second batch of goods began to sell one after another. As expected, the facial masks that Guo Jingyu had targeted sold out quickly, even after being restocked several times.
Guo Jingyu shuttled back and forth between the studio and Wu Xiajun’s place. Sometimes, he returned late, so Lao Cao simply handed him the keys to his small office there, allowing him to sleep in the single room.
Lao Cao had ulterior motives. This way, Guo Jingyu would have an excuse to stay overnight at Wu Xiajun’s place and sleep on the small couch in the living room.
Guo Jingyu pretended not to notice the ambiguous situation between them, happily enjoying this perk. After all, the single bed in the small office was more comfortable than the bunk beds in the dormitory.
Over time, the leniency towards Guo Jingyu’s overnight stays at the studio started to raise concerns among the instructors. One of them privately approached Lao Cao, expressing dissatisfaction. “Cao Ge, what’s the deal with Guo Jingyu? You said he’s a good artist and had him substitute for a class, which I didn’t mind. But wasn’t yesterday morning his turn to teach the watercolor class? He didn’t even get up until 9 a.m. and was sleeping in your office. Doesn’t this count as breaking the studio’s rules? You’re being too indulgent towards him!”
Lao Cao replied, “I’m aware of that. Jingyu informed me beforehand. Besides, didn’t he work overtime last night, helping his classmates for over an hour? I don’t see any issue.” While studio classes officially started at 8:30 a.m., the discipline wasn’t as strict as in school. Many students assumed it was fine to arrive before 9 a.m. Guo Jingyu was of similar age to his classmates, and when someone in the class struggle, he often stayed behind to assist for an hour or two. He did this quite frequently.
The informant was named Wu Shuyou, and he remained dissatisfied. “Even if he volunteers for extra classes, being late is still unacceptable. Let’s have him write a self-criticism and read it aloud publicly. Otherwise, other teachers will follow suit, and there won’t be any rules left.”
After Wu Shuyou said this he left angrily.
With no other choice, Lao Cao went to find Guo Jingyu. After listening to the complaint, Guo Jingyu immediately retaliated, “Cao Ge, do you know that he’s dating one of the female students in our class? Are you going to turn a blind eye to that? If you don’t intervene, I’ll report it to the police. She’s underage, and her parents sent her here for studies, not for dating! And to think he’s a teacher, with no sense of professional ethics!”
Lao Cao broke out in a cold sweat. “Is this true? Who is he dating?”
Guo Jingyu couldn’t recall the girl’s name, but he remembered the incident vaguely. About two or three months later, the girl’s parents caused a scene at the studio, and the police were called. Guo Jingyu’s expression turned serious. “Just keep an eye out. That teacher Wu has some issues.”
This was exactly what Lao Cao feared the most. He observed the class more closely and soon noticed Wu Shuyou constantly helping a girl with her artwork. During watercolor classes, he would sit beside her, assist with her sketches, and they often laughed and joked together. The girl even held onto his arm, displaying no signs of being in class.
Lao Cao immediately turned serious and called Wu Shuyou to his office. He was dismissed on the spot.
The girl attended another school, and her dorm was adjacent to the girls’ dormitory at Chengnan No.1 High School. Upon hearing of Wu Shuyou’s dismissal, she cried for days. Two days later, she also left the studio. It was rumored that she followed Wu Shuyou to another art studio where he had found a new teaching position.
Once Guo Jingyu learned of the outcome, he stopped paying attention to the matter. Some things, even if stopped, wouldn’t change if the person’s choices remained the same. Sometimes, you just couldn’t force things to change.
In mid-September, Wu Xiajun’s store began to receive payments one after another.
After a discussion between Guo Jingyu and Gu Yu over the phone, they decided to send Gu Yu 30,000 yuan for tuition and living expenses. The remaining money was kept with Guo Jingyu.
Gu Yu was excited about this. “Jingyu, do you think if I save up for a few more years, I can come back and gather some people to start a gaming company directly?”
Guo Jingyu chuckled, “Why not? When the time comes, I’ll invest in you.”
Gu Yu was ecstatic. “That’s great! I’m so looking forward to it! Let me tell you, I’ve got it all planned out. I want to develop mobile games. Nowadays, there are so many large-scale online games, but very few mobile games. Have you played the skiing game that comes with the new Sony phone? It imitates joystick controls, and the gameplay is incredibly smooth…” He then launched into a lengthy explanation, filled with professional terms, showing that his time abroad had been well spent.
Guo Jingyu was pleasantly surprised and affirmed his cousin’s dream. “I support you. I also believe that mobile games have great potential!”
K: If you guys transmigrated in the past, what will you?
I always read about transmigration and how people were intelligent and became rich with past teachings. Unfortunately, I would be stupid. I wouldn’t be able to remember what is famous today, unless I joined a gossip magazine hahhah I would expose everyone
É horrível não lembrar dos acontecimentos hahahaha
Obrigada pela capítulo ❤️
Most transmigrators have cheats be it photographic memories, technology,etc. Me, I don’t have talent,skills nor hobbies that can be use. I’ll just be a common bystander then. 😂