At 3 PM, after completing the car insurance transfer, Tang Song finally received his vehicle registration, green book, and ID documents. He put everything away and did a half-hour fat-burning workout.

Half-lying on the sofa, Tang Song opened the system interface and entered the [Dressing Center]. While browsing the components of the [Cool Night] outfit, he searched for corresponding keywords on shopping apps. Unfortunately, the system interface couldn't take screenshots or photos; otherwise, he could have searched for exact matches directly. Alternatively, if he had advanced drawing skills, he could sketch the clothes and have them custom-made by a tailor for a perfect match.

After being busy for over two hours, Tang Song finally managed to assemble a complete outfit through repeated comparisons, checks, and consultations. The styles and colors were very close, but he wasn't sure how they would look when worn. To be safe, he bought two different sizes for each item. He was eager to try on his first outfit, but delivery and shipping would take at least three days.

After a simple dinner, Tang Song began organizing his ongoing tasks.

The [Cognitive Awakening] task was 35% complete. He wasn't in a hurry with this task; instead, he thoroughly enjoyed the reading process, striving to understand the content of classic works and making reading a long-term hobby.

The [My First Car] task was halfway done. He only needed to invite a female friend to visit three landmarks together to receive the coveted [Vehicle Gift Package], potentially gaining a car worth up to 500,000 yuan. This was an urgent matter. He had several female friends in Yan City, including college classmates, company colleagues, and Zhao Yaqian, the beautician friend. Considering the [Betting Agreement], Zhao Yaqian was undoubtedly the best choice. Traveling with a girl was a great way to build a closer relationship, as being in unfamiliar places with a familiar person provided a sense of security and comfort. With some romantic interactions, there might even be sparks of love.

Thinking of his beautician friend's long legs and the 300,000 yuan from the betting agreement, Tang Song took a deep breath. He picked up his phone and sent Zhao Yaqian a message: "The weather has been great lately, perfect for traveling. If you’re not busy, Ms. Zhao, would you like to go on a trip to enjoy the beautiful scenery of our country and taste some local delicacies?"

After waiting for a while without receiving a reply, Tang Song put down his phone and refocused on the system interface.

Next up was the most important task, the [First Stage Growth Plan Task]. With one million yuan in startup capital and independent office space, the difficulty of this growth task had significantly reduced. The main challenge was choosing the right direction and project to create a profitable enterprise. As an ordinary worker of three years, Tang Song felt somewhat at a loss.

Among his classmates, several had ventured into entrepreneurship, but only a few had succeeded. For instance, a faraway white moonlight in Shen City shared many entrepreneurial insights with him. According to her, besides having a strong team, the supply chain was the key to success on this rocky road. Being able to procure similar quality items at lower costs gave one a competitive edge. For example, if you had a relative with cold storage, running a restaurant would be cheaper for you.

After pondering for a while, Tang Song took out a pen and paper, carefully writing down two words: "Internet" and "Clothing."

Due to his profession, he had some advantages in the "Internet" field, such as small programs and apps, and he could quickly recruit a team for development. In this area, he himself could be considered part of the "supply chain," naturally having some advantages. Unfortunately, the internet boom had passed, the market was saturated, and competition was fierce, with business models becoming homogenous. Apart from highly vertical industry software tools, the chances of success were slim.

The other field was "Clothing." Jinxiu Commerce mainly engaged in offline clothing agency business, being a leader in Yan City and a top company in Yan Province. While developing the SCM (Supply Chain Management) system, Tang Song connected with many high-quality domestic and international clothing suppliers, gathered extensive product information, and developed features such as intelligent pricing, supplier rating systems, and procurement collaboration. In other words, if he ventured into the clothing business, he could secure lower prices for goods of the same quality, making it easier to succeed.

The sound of a carbon pen scratching on scratch paper occasionally echoed as Tang Song checked the information and recorded his ideas in a notebook. Recently, reading physical books and taking notes had made him gradually enjoy the feeling of handwriting.

"Buzz—" The WeChat notification sound rang.

[Zhao Yaqian: "I’d love to go out, but I’m the only beautician at the shop. I have some free time on weekdays, but it might be hard to match our schedules (#pity)."]

Tang Song smiled and replied, "Weekday trips are less crowded and better for exploring. We can drive ourselves, making the round trip convenient."

After sending the message, Tang Song put away his notebook, pulled out Maugham's "The Moon and Sixpence" from the bookshelf, and started reading while waiting for Zhao Yaqian's reply.

Entrepreneurship couldn't be rushed. Detailed planning and analysis were necessary, considering the benefits and trends of the broader environment, not just personal preferences.

...

At Tiankuo Garden community.

He Liting asked curiously, "Didn’t you say he didn’t have a car? How will he take you on a road trip?"

"He might borrow a colleague's car," Zhao Yaqian replied, scratching her head. "Ting Ting, how should I respond to him?"

He Liting blinked and smiled, "Go for it, and remember to bring some 'small rain umbrellas.'"

"What!? Stop it!" Zhao Yaqian's face turned red, and she playfully slapped her friend’s butt. "We’re just friends; it’s not what you’re thinking!"

"Going out for fun is fine. You’ve been unlucky lately, so take this chance to relax and turn things around. Plus, you won’t have to spend any money on the trip."

Zhao Yaqian nodded, took out her phone, and replied: "Thank you, Brother Song. I’m free during the day on Wednesday."

The message was barely sent before she received a quick reply.

[Tang Song: "Wednesday it is then. I’ll pick you up at Tiankuo Garden early, and we’ll be back by evening. This trip is to thank you for your patient help, so all expenses are on me. Don’t fight me over it!"]

Seeing this message, Zhao Yaqian sighed with relief, smiling as she sent an OK emoji. Googlᴇ search NoveI-Fire.ɴet

"Qian Qian," He Liting suddenly called.

"What’s up, Ting Ting?" Zhao Yaqian asked, puzzled.

"You’ve just entered society and still have a lot to learn. With your looks, you’ll meet many guys a hundred or a thousand times better than him. Don’t make hasty decisions that you might regret in the future."

Zhao Yaqian opened her mouth, unsure how to respond. He Liting, both her close friend and distant cousin, was three years older and had guided many of her decisions since she arrived in Yan City. Seeing her cousin's righteous stance, her mind became a jumble of thoughts.