Rebirth of the Vengeful Heiress

Chapter 12: Su Anran's Second Step

As Su Anran occasionally visited Zhuang Shengmeng, their relationship indeed grew closer. Su Anran naturally understood Zhuang Shengmeng's thoughts, but she faced them calmly.

For women to become confidants, there are three conditions: first, no conflicts of interest; second, they have never loved the same man; third, they have a common goal.

A common goal? Su Anran smiled. Sooner or later, they would align on this point.

As the weather warmed, Su Anran's excitement grew. She planned to make her first investment in real estate, the field she was most familiar with. In her previous life, she indulged in eating, drinking, and playing, naturally knowing where the land prices were high and where new expensive properties had emerged. However, Jiangning was vast, and she couldn't use her parents' accounts. Chen Zheng's money was limited, and she didn't want to expose herself too quickly.

She needed money.

Su Anran opened the account Chen Zheng had given her, but the money inside was far from enough to buy a piece of land. She then checked the account Wang Fusheng had given her, but even combined, it was still not enough. She had to obtain a sufficient amount of money to bid for that land.

Wang Fusheng poured a glass of milk for Su Anran, then glanced at her computer screen and said, "Is this your little treasury?"

Su Anran sighed and closed the page, "Can't afford it."

Wang Fusheng laughed, "Miss, the money in here is enough to buy top-tier clothes or bags easily. What do you want to buy this time?"

"Land."

"Land?" Wang Fusheng couldn't believe his ears, "You mean real estate?"

Su Anran rolled her eyes at him, "Is there any other kind of land?"

Wang Fusheng nodded, "Where do you want to buy? How much?"

Su Anran shook her head, thinking that telling him wouldn't solve the problem.

Before she could think further, the door opened, and Zhuang Shengmeng arrived at THEONE with her luggage. Through the glass, they could see many of her belongings outside.

"What's wrong, Aunt Zhuang? Are you moving?" Su Anran quickly ran over, taking her luggage and asking.

Zhuang Shengmeng sighed, looking a bit embarrassed, "Duoduo, I need your help. I..."

Wang Fusheng walked to the door, took the luggage from Su Anran, and said to Zhuang Shengmeng, "Come in and tell us."

Zhuang Shengmeng nodded gratefully, feeling a bit awkward, "Duoduo, my business isn't doing well, and I can't pay the rent for the next quarter, so I got evicted... I'm not here to borrow money," she quickly explained, "I just want to store my things here while I try to raise some money."

Su Anran smiled, "Aunt Zhuang, leave this to me. Brother, help Aunt Zhuang bring in her luggage."

Wang Fusheng looked at the large amount of luggage outside and smiled wryly. This little girl was quite adept at handling people.

Su Anran sat next to Zhuang Shengmeng. She hadn't expected the opportunity to come so quickly. She had originally planned to start her plan after Zhuang Shengmeng returned to China.

"Aunt Zhuang, how much money do you need?"

Zhuang Shengmeng had a good impression of Su Anran from their interactions, thinking of her as a sheltered young lady. Missing her own daughter made her feel closer to Su Anran, but not to the extent of borrowing money. She didn't want to leave a greedy impression on Su Anran. She quickly explained, "I'll raise the money myself. I'm not here to borrow money." She stood up to leave.

Su Anran pulled her back, "Aunt Zhuang, why are you being so distant today? It's not easy to meet a fellow Chinese abroad. You've treated me like a daughter, and I've always seen you as a close elder. Now that you're in trouble, you don't want to tell me? Or do you think I'm just a child with no money and can't help you?"

Touched by her words, Zhuang Shengmeng felt a surge of gratitude. "No, no, Duoduo, you're still young. Business matters are complicated, and I need to work hard to grow my business."

Su Anran held her arm, "Since you don't think I'm useless, tell me your plan. How much money do you need?"

Zhuang Shengmeng hesitated but then decided it wouldn't hurt to share, "I hope to raise some funds and return to China."

Su Anran thought for a moment, "Aunt Zhuang, have you considered whether to open a*****e or work for someone else first? You're not familiar with the Chinese market, and blindly investing might not yield the expected results."

When the landlord evicted her, Zhuang Shengmeng had been desperate and hadn't made a plan.

Now, hearing Su Anran's words, she realized she had been too hasty. Making decisions in a state of emotional turmoil wasn't wise.

Su Anran saw her hesitation and continued, "Aunt Zhuang, your clothes just need some promotion and packaging to gain recognition. Many so-called top brands aren't truly superior in creativity and design; they just have strong brand names."

To establish this brand in the minds of Chinese people, Zhuang Shengmeng already had several advantages: first, her craftsmanship was excellent, but she lacked public recognition; second, her clothing originated from abroad, which was an advantage for many Chinese who favored foreign brands; third, she would receive a significant amount of funding.

Confidently, Su Anran began registering seller information on China's largest online trading platform. She read a book while waiting for Zhuang Shengmeng to understand.

Wang Fusheng prepared dinner without being overly enthusiastic, treating Zhuang Shengmeng like a neighbor visiting. He set an extra place for her.

This naturalness made Zhuang Shengmeng forget her current predicament and feel less awkward.

"Duoduo, I've thought it over. I plan to sell my current stock and then return to China," Zhuang Shengmeng said slowly.

Su Anran nodded, "Aunt Zhuang, how do you plan to sell your stock?"

Zhuang Shengmeng sighed, "I thought about finding some shops to consign my clothes and give them a commission."

Su Anran quickly shook her head, "Aunt Zhuang, if you sell your clothes in low-cost shops, you won't get a good price and will lower your brand's value."

Zhuang Shengmeng had thought of this but didn't see another way. High-end shops would be too expensive for her to afford.

Su Anran said, "Aunt Zhuang, do you know about the largest online trading platform in China? Have you considered selling your clothes there?"

"Selling clothes online?" Zhuang Shengmeng had heard of this method but was unsure about its effectiveness in the unfamiliar Chinese market.

Seeing her hesitation, Su Anran explained, "Aunt Zhuang, decorating an online store is much cheaper than a physical one, and there's enough money for promotion. With accurate positioning, we can establish our brand in the minds of netizens."

Zhuang Shengmeng had doubts but found it hard to voice them.

Su Anran took out a check from her leather case and handed it to Zhuang Shengmeng, "Aunt Zhuang, I want to buy your clothes with this money. Are you willing?"

Surprised, Zhuang Shengmeng looked at Wang Fusheng. In her mind, Wang Fusheng was like this girl's guardian. Now she casually took out a check...

Wang Fusheng, who had been silent, calmly raised his head, looked at Zhuang Shengmeng, and said, "If she's willing to do this, you can accept it if you have no objections."

Perhaps this is what it means to be wealthy, Zhuang Shengmeng thought mockingly. She accepted the check from Su Anran and saw it was for ten thousand dollars. "Duoduo, this price is too high."

Su Anran shook her head, "Aunt Zhuang, what are your plans when you return to China?"

Zhuang Shengmeng thought for a moment, "I don't plan to open a*****e immediately. I'm not familiar with the Chinese market. I plan to work at a large fashion company first, learn more, and then start my own business."

This was indeed a good plan. Su Anran nodded. Nothing is achieved overnight. To succeed, one must endure loneliness. It seemed that Zhuang Shengmeng's eventual success was indeed due to her hard work.

Su Anran smiled, "Aunt Zhuang, to be honest, I'm very interested in investing in businesses. If you ever want to open a studio or start a company, I want to invest. I love the clothes you make, and I believe you will have a place in China's fashion industry in the future."

Zhuang Shengmeng held Su Anran's hand and suddenly said, "I have a daughter I haven't seen in a long time. She's about your age. Seeing you often reminds me of her." She couldn't help but hug Su Anran, "Duoduo, thank you."

Su Anran's eyes briefly showed a hint of malice at the mention of that woman she didn't want to remember—Su Xin, the woman who betrayed her. The expression quickly disappeared, and she hugged Zhuang Shengmeng back.

Wang Fusheng cleared his throat and said, "There is a Maple Leaf Group in Jiangning, which has a subsidiary called Dasheng. They have clothing, beauty, and other businesses. If you're willing, I can help you get in."

Dasheng Company, as a well-established listed company in China, held a significant position in the women's clothing and beauty market. For someone eager to return to China, it was well-known. Zhuang Shengmeng thanked him profusely.

Wang Fusheng made a phone call and easily arranged it.

Su Anran recalled the Dasheng Company. She remembered seeing it in an online news article but didn't pay much attention. Now she couldn't recall much, so she let it go.