Tiger Shark Internet Cafe was an instant hit upon opening.
Everyone who came to use the internet couldn't resist signing up for a membership.
Even though the first day was free, the total amount recharged exceeded 200,000 yuan!
The main reason was the incredibly pleasant environment.
With an area of eight hundred square meters, only 150 computers were placed, ensuring no crowding.
Plus, beautiful hostesses served drinks, making the internet experience feel entirely different.
Soft music played in the background, exuding an air of sophistication.
This made the group of internet-addicted youths feel like their social status had elevated just by being there.
The primary source of income for internet cafes wasn't internet fees, but rather snacks and sodas – those were the real profit makers.
Wang Yue had also put a lot of effort into the snack selection, offering better flavors than street vendors.
This further delighted the internet-addicted youths.
Witnessing the bustling scene,
Wang Hu couldn't help but give Wang Yue a thumbs-up: "Xiao Yue, you're truly a shrewd businessman. I knew the internet cafe would be popular, but I never expected it to be this successful."
"This is just the beginning."
Wang Yue smiled and said, "Let the bullets fly for a while longer."
Tiger Shark Esports had only just opened its doors.
Its reputation would only grow with time.
Generally, an internet cafe operating at 80% capacity could achieve substantial profits.
But Wang Yue was confident that his cafe could reach a staggering 100% occupancy every day!
Zhou Dewen also visited that day.
Upon hearing that Wang Hu was opening an internet cafe, he expressed his desire to check it out, planning to frequent it once he was older.
When he saw the actual environment and the lively atmosphere,
Zhou Dewen was dumbfounded.
"Brother Hu, your internet cafe is incredible. I've never seen one decorated like this. If it were up to me, I'd only come here to surf the web from now on,"
Zhou Dewen exclaimed in amazement.
"This is all thanks to Xiao Yue."
Wang Hu said with a smile.
"Brother Yue, I have nothing more to say. I'll follow you from now on. I never realized you were so capable; this younger brother was blind to your brilliance."
Zhou Dewen declared.
"Then why don't you call me Dad?"
Wang Yue teased.
"Damn it!"
Zhou Dewen cursed, "You're the one who should be calling me Dad."
As is well known, friends often playfully compete to be the "father" figure.
"The staff and managers here are all so pretty." Kuaishu Pavilion
Zhou Dewen's eyes darted around, taking in the sights.
"Hey, don't stare too much. These are all my employees,"
Wang Hu said.
"Oh, Brother Hu, you're the boss. If I happen to fancy one of the girls, wouldn't you introduce me?"
Zhou Dewen flattered.
"That depends on whether the young lady is willing,"
Wang Hu replied with feigned arrogance.
Within half a day,
Tiger Shark Esports' name had spread like wildfire throughout the local internet-addicted youth community.
"Bro, where do you usually go online?"
"Yuanfen? What's up?"
"Still going to Yuanfen? That's so lame!"
"Damn it, can you find me an internet cafe better than Yuanfen?"
"Picture.jpg, how about this?"
"Holy crap! Is that an internet cafe?"
"What else would it be?"
"Where? In our town?"
"Video.avi."
"Yeah, it's called Tiger Shark Esports, located on Binjiang Road."
"Damn it, I'm heading over right now!"
Countless similar conversations were happening.
Tiger Shark Esports was completely packed,
with absolutely no available computers.
Some internet-addicted youths would stake out the exit, immediately pouncing on a vacant seat the moment someone logged off.
Furthermore, Tiger Shark Esports' no-smoking policy was met with mixed reactions.
Some smoking enthusiasts complained about the excessive rules, feeling that something was missing without a cigarette.
On the other hand, those who disliked smoking strongly supported the policy, arguing that the air in internet cafes was often choked with smoke, and they firmly backed Tiger Shark's no-smoking rule.
Of course, there were also those who defied the rule.
They insisted on smoking.
The inevitable result was being escorted out of the internet cafe and permanently banned, forbidden from returning to Tiger Shark.
This effectively silenced the complaining smoking enthusiasts. Smoking could be done anywhere; such a paradise for gaming should not be sullied! At worst, they could smoke ten or eight cigarettes beforehand.
Tiger Shark Esports' profitability was even more impressive than Wang Yue had anticipated.
The snacks, in particular, were selling exceptionally well.
These were high-profit items.
In just one week, Tiger Shark Esports' net profit had already reached fifty thousand yuan.
If this trend continued, achieving a monthly net profit of over 200,000 yuan would be effortless.
The sudden emergence of Tiger Shark Esports also sent a ripple of crisis through the owners of other internet cafes.
Their cafes' occupancy rates had recently dropped by 40% to 50%.
Some internet cafes with poor environments saw their occupancy rates plummet by 80%.
While Tiger Shark Esports couldn't accommodate everyone, any internet-addicted youth who had experienced its services now found their old, cramped internet cafes suffocating.
The difference in environment and hardware was too vast.
And, of course, there were no pretty hostesses to look at.
After visiting Tiger Shark Esports with the intention of reconnaissance, other internet cafe owners were all stunned.
They had never dreamed that an internet cafe could be operated this way.
How much capital had been invested? Would it ever turn a profit?
However, some insightful owners observed for a while and realized the immense potential.
Although the initial investment was far greater than that of ordinary internet cafes, their earning potential was incomparable.
Consequently, some owners began planning to upgrade their own internet cafes. While they couldn't replicate the excellence of Tiger Shark Esports, completing renovations first would at least allow them to differentiate themselves from other cafes. This way, while Tiger Shark prospered, they could also benefit.
Regarding the storm Tiger Shark Esports had stirred in the internet cafe industry,
Wang Yue had anticipated it but remained unconcerned.
Since the successful opening of the internet cafe, his focus had returned to school.
The final exams were fast approaching.
After that day's history class,
Zuo Yue announced a piece of news.
"Starting from the second semester of the third year of high school, all third-year students will be managed under a closed-off system, requiring them to board at the school regardless of how close their homes are!"
This regulation caused widespread wailing.
Wang Yue was somewhat surprised. This rule hadn't been implemented in his previous life; could it be another damned butterfly effect?
However, he could understand the school's intentions.
On one hand, it facilitated management; on the other, it aimed to improve the admission rate.
A school's reputation was primarily judged by its admission rate. With a higher rate, more students would want to attend, and more benefits could be secured.
But there were also those who were pleasantly surprised.
With boarding, wouldn't it be possible to spend more time with the person they liked?
However, boarding came with an annoying rule: mandatory evening study sessions.
In the blink of an eye, the final exams arrived.
For many, the final exams held significant meaning. Doing well meant a pleasant year; doing poorly meant preparing for a harsh scolding, metaphorically speaking.