Chapter 2007: Chapter 663: Assistant and Pet_2
With Glimmer Coffee’s business growing larger, her energy can no longer cover every detail of operations.
She urgently needs a "big housekeeper" to allow her to withdraw from the complexities of management and focus on brand strategy and capital operations.
And Meng Ran is undoubtedly the perfect candidate for the COO position, whether it’s her top-notch professional ability honed in major companies or the relationship between the two.
As Xie Shuyu finished speaking, the air gradually became quiet.
Meng Ran spun the wine glass in her hand, her mind stirring with waves.
Of course, she knew what this invitation meant.
Supported by a 40 million cash flow from the A round, Glimmer Coffee has opened more than thirty stores in the North Region over the past few months in two models: ’Premium’ and ’Quick Pickup’.
It also opened several high-standard brand flagship stores in the core business districts of first-tier cities such as Imperial City and Shanghai.
And established strategic partnerships with Yunting Essence and Star Cloud International.
One is the best supply chain, and the other is the best marketing support.
Now the brand’s popularity is strong, with its forces aimed directly at the Southwest market.
If the model can continue to run through, the future growth space is boundless.
In the latest issue of First Finance’s report, Glimmer Coffee has already been listed in the "Top 10 Most Promising Nationwide Coffee Brands".
It has been once discussed alongside Manner and Seesaw within the industry.
This is also the main reason why Xie Shuyu was invited to participate in this First Finance private event.
But the problems are equally obvious.
The brutal competition in chain restaurants, the complexity of supply chain and management, and the risk of startup companies potentially collapsing at any time.
In contrast, major companies have much more stable systems.
The promotion path is clear, resources abundant, backed by Alibaba, whether for career prospects or social status, everything is stable, and the future career path is clearly defined.
She is already 33 years old this year and hasn’t had children for the sake of her career.
She can’t afford to lose this move.
Meng Ran looked at Xie Shuyu for quite a while before gently putting down her chopsticks and smiling, "You’ve really given me a big problem. As much as I want to fight alongside you, and I’m indeed attracted to the COO position, I’ve just been transferred to the Southwest region a year ago, right when I’m due to achieve results. How about... we wait a little longer?"
Xie Shuyu expected her to react this way and showed no sign of fluctuation.
"Can’t wait, I can give you equity, real shares. The investor is my boyfriend, and now I’m in charge of the company, this is definitely not a mere promise, as long as you agree, the benefits will be the best."
Meng Ran’s heart trembled slightly.
Looking at the seriousness and expectation in her friend’s eyes, a long-lost impulse arose in her heart.
But after hesitating for a long time, she still shook her head and laughed, "Let me think about it. Anyway, your little boyfriend, I definitely have to meet."
Xie Shuyu raised her eyebrows, understanding her underlying meaning.
Meng Ran’s hesitation is largely due to wanting to see the "mystery investor’s" quality.
After all, the two are only in a relationship, not married.
If things change in the future, this relationship could also greatly impact Glimmer Coffee’s stability.
"Of course, no problem, I’ll introduce you two to each other soon, you won’t be disappointed."
Meng Ran asked in a half-playful, half-probing tone, "Why not have him come to Rong City with you to attend this private event? It would be good for me to evaluate."
Upon hearing her suggestion, Xie Shuyu’s heart suddenly surged with an inexplicable agitation.
The first subtle change between her and Tang Song, in retrospect, probably had started from the Yan Province Bank high net worth client private event.
That day, the close contact in the car was the first time she truly experienced physiological and psychological urges.
Later, when his identity as Jinxiu Commerce’s CTO was revealed, their relationship underwent a genuine turning point.
It was only then that a series of subsequent events happened.
In the end, there are many beautiful memories between them, but they lack long-term interaction.
Attending the private event together again might be a good choice.
Thinking of this, Xie Shuyu raised her wrist to check the time, and softly said, "It’s quite late today, tomorrow I’ll take some time to call him and ask his opinion."
"Okay!" Meng Ran blinked, "I’ll be waiting with anticipation then."
As night deepened, their topic began to diverge.
From the increasingly fierce coffee market competition, to the future trend of new retail, and then to artificial intelligence that is now pervasive everywhere, including the figures like Jin Meixiao and Ouyang Xianyue who are changing the world.
Xie Shuyu’s eyes rekindled a long-lost desire and longing.
The flame that burned in Huaihai Road years ago seemed to be lit up once again.
...
November 28, 2023, Tuesday, clear, -3~7°C.
Cloud Stream Building, 30th floor, Songmei Clothing.
The "butterfly effect" brought by Su Yu continues to ferment.
Unlike other departments that remain tense and busy, the newly established HEYI STUDIO clothing design department is at ease and pleasure at this moment.
The huge white design board is covered with a variety of colorful inspiration images, fabric swatches, and rough hand-drawn drafts.
Several designers with different styles are gathered around a large work table, arguing loudly about the theme of the new product.
"...I think the concept of ’urban nomad’ is still too vague, not grounded enough."
"But the Clean Fit style is the mainstream now, simple, relaxed, yet not lacking in texture, our target customer group really embraces this."
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