Rebirth 1989: My Unlucky Career

Zhao Zhuo asked back:

"Let me ask you, when people open photo studios, what types of photos do they usually take more?"

Zhang Yun thought for a while and replied:

"Hmm... Family photos should be taken most often. After all, family photos are relatively more memorable, and more people are taken than single photos."

Having said this, Zhang Yun suddenly understood the meaning of Zhao Zhuo's question:

"You're saying that it's not that the response today wasn't enthusiastic enough, but that everyone went back to call their families?"

"That's right."

Zhao Zhuo nodded and said.

"Okay, let's wait and see."

Zhang Yun smiled noncommittally.

It seemed that she didn't quite believe it.

But soon, reality confirmed Zhao Zhuo's statement.

The two ordered lunch from a nearby restaurant, but before they finished eating, someone came to the door.

There is a family of three, a couple and a little girl.

"Boss, we came to take pictures with you."

The man said with a smile.

Apparently, the man saw Zhao Zhuo's propaganda this morning.

"welcome!"

Zhao Zhuo greeted him with a smile.

The photo of a family of three became the first family photo today.

At this time, Zhang Yun didn't feel anything yet.

But as soon as the photo of this family of three was taken, two more families came to the door.

"After I saw your promotion today, boss, I went back and told my wife that it only costs ten yuan to take the largest family photo. She still didn't believe it."

The man pointed proudly at the banner in front of the store and said.

Hearing this, Zhao Zhuo smiled:

"Hahaha, then I have to take a good picture of you."

After a pause, Zhao Zhuo knelt down and looked at the little girl and asked:

"Little girl, what kind of background do you like?"

"I want the prairie."

The little girl said in a sweet voice.

"No problem, then I will add a prairie background for you for free!"

Zhao Zhuo agreed immediately.

After this family of three took the photo, another family of three also received a background.

Soon, before these two families were done with their work, another guest came!

What Zhao Zhuo said truly became reality.

Starting from 11 o'clock at noon, people came to take photos one after another. Zhao Zhuo and Zhang Yun did not take a break.

Soon, a long queue formed at the door.

Before I knew it, the sky had turned dark.

Zhao Zhuo waited for an opportunity when no one was queuing up, and quickly hung a "rest" sign at the door.

"I guess if we don't put up the sign, someone will come again soon."

Zhao Zhuo said with a wry smile.

Hearing this, Zhang Yun nodded empathetically:

"That's right, I guess based on today's formation, even if we are busy until ten o'clock, there will still be people coming!"

After taking pictures of the remaining guests, Zhao Zhuo quickly closed the door, which was the end of a full day's work.

…

"How's it going? How much did you lose today?"

Zhao Zhuo joked.

According to the current cost and the set price, it is a state of losing money and making money.

Zhao Zhuo and Zhang Yun were both mentally prepared for this.

But after Zhang Yun finished settling the accounts, she couldn't help but said in surprise:

"Today we..."

"What, is the compensation a bit too much?"

Seeing Zhang Yun's hesitation, Zhao Zhuo asked subconsciously.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yun shook her head:

"No, after excluding costs today, we actually made more than thirty yuan."

Zhang Yun said with some surprise.

Hearing the news, Zhao Zhuo was also a little dumbfounded:

"Our price is set at the cost price, how do we make money?"

After a pause, Zhao Zhuo suddenly slapped his forehead:

"I remembered, what we earned was the extra surcharge for the backdrop!"

Although each photo is priced based on cost, if you want to use a background cloth, you will need to pay extra.

Through this alone, both of them were able to make money. You can imagine how good business is today.

Although Zhao Zhuo did not take the thirty yuan seriously, according to the current salary level, thirty yuan is already ten days' salary for an ordinary person.

Therefore, in fact, the two of them made a lot of money!

"Let's go have a midnight snack to celebrate!"

Zhao Zhuo immediately decided.

Zhang Yun also readily agreed.

After going out, the two of them randomly found a barbecue stall.

"I thought we would lose money for a while, but I didn't expect that we could still make a profit. Come on, let's celebrate this."

Zhao Zhuo raised his wine glass and said.

Seeing this, Zhang Yun also raised her cup and touched it lightly with Zhao Zhuo.

After a pause, Zhao Zhuo said seriously:

“In the final analysis, it doesn’t mean much whether we are losing a small amount or making a small profit.

The most important thing is to get enough cheap cameras and film from the Soviet Union."

"That's right!"

Zhang Yun nodded solemnly.

The key point supporting Zhuo Yun's photo studio chain plan is Zhao Zhuo's next trip to the Soviet Union.

Sure enough, Zhao Zhuo said slowly:

"Since the response today is so enthusiastic, I will hurry up and go there."

After a pause, Zhao Zhuo continued:

"Before I leave, there is one more problem that needs to be solved."

"You're talking about recruiting people, right?"

Zhang Yun asked.

"That's right."

Zhao Zhuo nodded.

"The current work basically requires the cooperation of two people to complete it. So if I leave right away, I won't feel comfortable if you are alone.

But where to find the right candidates is another problem."

Hearing this, Zhang Yun thought for a while and suddenly had an idea:

"I have a classmate who is also looking for a job at home. We can ask her to come because we are familiar with each other.

I can teach her while working, basically without any delay."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhuo also nodded:

"Then you can arrange this matter yourself."

…

Both of them drank some beer and finished the barbecue. It was already late at night.

When they thought about going to the Soviet Union soon, Zhao Zhuo and Zhang Yun both had something to say, but they seemed to have nothing to say.

The two of them strolled slowly, and before they knew it, they arrived downstairs at Zhang Yun's house.

After chatting for a while about the work arrangements in the photo studio, Zhao Zhuo watched Zhang Yun go upstairs.

After returning home, Zhao Zhuo carefully calculated the capital in his hands.

One production line earned 60,000 yuan.

Zhao Zhuo planned to leave 30,000 yuan to Zhao's father and Zhao's mother, and another 10,000 yuan for emergencies.

After deducting various expenses from the other 20,000 yuan, there are still about 18,000 yuan left. And this money is the funds Zhao Zhuo prepared for this trip to the Soviet Union.

After completing the calculation, Zhao Zhuo couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Thinking back to my first trip to the Soviet Union not long ago, I was still in the empty-handed stage.

Unexpectedly, in just a few days, the situation has changed dramatically.

From being penniless to having tens of thousands in his pocket, Zhao Zhuo couldn't help but sigh at the wonder of fate.

Similarly, after the last experience, Zhao Zhuo has stronger confidence in this trip to the Soviet Union.

This feeling of having his destiny in his own hands even made Zhao Zhuo start to look forward to it.