"Got it!"
Holding the bank card, Qin Yun who had been excited all night suddenly calmed down.
"With my current fortune, I can win a prize of over 120,000 with just 10,000. If I use this 120,000 to buy more lottery tickets, couldn't I make over a million with ten times the profit?"
He couldn't help thinking, "Wouldn't that mean I can activate the second-level Wealth Gathering Array?"
The first-level Wealth Gathering Array already has such fortune; what level will the second one reach?
With this thought in mind, Qin Yun consulted the Wealth System.
"Host, to activate a new Wealth Gathering Array, the required balance must be earned through certain costs. Lottery winnings do not involve any costs and are therefore not included in the balance," a mechanical voice sounded.
The Wealth Gathering Array updates once a month at noon on the 1st; at other times, balance changes are not visible.
Previously, Qin Yun had earned the required 10,000 before May 1st but only officially activated the first-level Wealth Gathering Array on the 1st.
"Certain costs?" Hearing the system's words, Qin Yun was slightly puzzled and asked, "Specifically, what kind of costs?"
"The host's time, energy, and even the thought put into it can all count as costs," the system replied.
"Buying lottery tickets doesn't require the host's time, energy, or thought, so it constitutes invalid balance."
When buying lottery tickets, all he needed to do was pay; others might study which numbers are more likely to win, but with Qin Yun's fortune, he could buy with his eyes closed.
He didn't exert any effort in the process.
Understanding the system's explanation, Qin Yun realized fully.
"It's not considered part of the balance. It seems I still have to earn step by step."
Qin Yun shook his head, "But that's not too bad. I've already won a big prize, so I shouldn't choose to buy more lottery tickets for the time being."
Having just won a prize of over a hundred thousand, winning another big prize would draw too much attention.
With this in mind, Qin Yun walked out of the lottery center.
"Funds are in hand; time to start the second step of my plan!"
Qin Yun quickly headed in one direction.
"First, buy a phone."
...
Xinhua Road in Qingwu County is the county's center, with a constant flow of vehicles on the streets, and many pedestrians on both sides of the road, evident from the area's heavy foot traffic.
Both sides of the street are densely packed with shops, clothing stores, eyewear shops, and more, a dazzling array.
"Here we are!"
At this moment, Qin Yun arrived at a clothing store, and upon entering, he saw a store with an area of about forty square meters, with some women's clothing hanging on both sides of the walls.
Inside, there was only a girl who appeared to be in her twenties, idly playing on her phone.
Despite the high foot traffic, there were no customers in the store.
Noticing someone entering, the girl quickly put away her phone, stood up, and upon seeing Qin Yun, a smile broke across her face.
"Qin Yun, it's you."
Previously, Qin Yun had worked part-time here, but he hadn't been around for about a month.
"Sister Qing."
Qin Yun returned her smile.
"Qin Yun, you haven't been here for a month. Even if you're not working part-time here, you could at least come by to see me. Have you forgotten your Sister Qing?" Zhang Qing teased with a grin.
Knowing Qin Yun was a senior high school student, she took on an older sister role in her heart and liked to joke with him.
Qin Yun felt helpless and didn't answer, instead glancing around the shop and asking, "Sister Qing, how's business these days?"
Upon hearing his question, Zhang Qing sighed and said, "What else can I say? Business is getting worse, almost operating at a loss every day, and it might go out of business anytime. Two potential buyers contacted the owner, but the transfer fee they offered was too low, so the owner is still hesitating and hasn't agreed."
"He hasn't agreed?" Qin Yun silently pondered.
He knew the shop owner had been wanting to transfer the shop, and the business used to be good here.
However, with a few more clothing shops opening nearby and frequently running promotions, the business here gradually declined.
If it can't be profitable, selling it is the best option.
Despite the current loss, Qin Yun was confident that as long as he arranged a first-level Wealth Gathering Array, business would immediately improve.
Indeed, he had his eyes on this shop!
With the Wealth Gathering Array, he wasn't worried about not having customers; the only consideration was the foot traffic! As long as there were people, money could be made!
If opened in a place with few people, even with a Wealth Gathering Array, the business might not do well.
For example, opening a clothing store in the desert and seeing only a few people a month, not even a first-level Wealth Gathering Array, and even with a second or third-level one, money probably couldn't be made.
Choice is crucial.
While Qin Yun and Zhang Qing were talking, a middle-aged woman came into the store. She wore glasses and a sharp women's suit, with no smile on her face, clearly not someone easy to approach.
"President Zhang."
Seeing her arrival, Zhang Qing quickly called out, with a slight hint of apprehension on her face.
Zhang Ya nodded; she recognized the young man who used to work part-time in her store.
"President Zhang," Qin Yun greeted.
With a slight nod, Zhang Ya said nothing more and went further into the store.
"President Zhang, I'm here to discuss the store transfer with you."
Looking at Zhang Ya, Qin Yun said.
Originally thinking Qin Yun was just there to browse, Zhang Ya was taken aback by his words, turned her head, and asked, "You want to take over this store?"
"Yes," Qin Yun nodded with a smile.
Hearing Qin Yun's affirmative answer, Zhang Ya said nothing further and directly responded, "Let's sit down and discuss. Qing, pour Qin Yun a glass of water."
A hint of seriousness showed on her face; regardless of whether Qin Yun was her employee before, he was now a valued guest since he wanted to discuss a store transfer.
Zhang Qing quickly brought two glasses of water and then returned to the cash register.
"What's going on with Qin Yun? Why is he suddenly interested in buying this store? Does he have money?" Her gaze couldn't help but flick back towards them.
She knew Qin Yun was a senior high school student, and coming to work part-time meant his family might not be well-off. How could he possibly have money to buy a store?
Her heart was filled with curiosity.
...
"President Zhang, what's the transfer fee?" Qin Yun straightforwardly asked as he looked at Zhang Ya.
"Qin Yun, we're familiar with each other, and you know the situation in the store; the business isn't very good, so I won't say much else,"
Zhang Ya mused for a moment and said, "A transfer fee of 50,000, and everything in the store, including the clothes and stock, will be yours."