Episode 10 recap: Jiang Tian plans to open a studio.
Jiang Tian wanted to treat Zhou Ye Wen to a meal to thank him, but Zhou Ye Wen said that since things were going well, it would be boring to have a meal and suggested that Jiang Tian invest three thousand dollars in a membership at his place instead. Jiang Tian's studio was officially established, and Wu Jing Fang took to the streets with a megaphone to attract customers, which made Jiang Tian very embarrassed and didn't want her to do it that way.
Wang Ke Han called Lin Xiao Xiao and asked her if the price Jiang Tian offered was a scam. She also checked with a material company herself, and besides, they hadn't seen each other for many years, so she wondered if Jiang Tian had changed.
Lin Xiao Xiao told her that Jiang Tian was not that kind of person, and she knew the reasons and consequences of his entrepreneurial journey since she came back. Xiao Xiao told her that if she didn't want to cooperate with Jiang Tian anymore, she should just tell him directly. Wang Ke Han felt that terminating the cooperation now would damage her reputation.
Jiang Tian overheard her taking Lin Xiao Xiao's call directly and told Wang Ke Han that she considered her a friend, but what did Wang Ke Han consider her? Jiang Tian terminated their cooperation. She went to Zhou Ye Wen's shop to prepare to thank him, but Zhou Ye Wen thought that a simple meal of gratitude was boring and suggested that she become a three-thousand-dollar member at his shop instead, where she could enjoy many benefits.
Zhou Ye Wen knew that Jiang Tian was upset with Wang Ke Han and wanted her to experience it. Zhou Ye Wen asked Jiang Tian to hit him, and Jiang Tian asked if he didn't need protective gear. Zhou Ye Wen thought that Jiang Tian couldn't reach his head, but to his surprise, Jiang Tian hit him directly in the face.
Wang Ke Han called Jiang Tian again and asked to meet up. She told Jiang Tian that she didn't intend for her to hear that phone call earlier, and Jiang Tian also knew that they were strangers to each other. Wang Ke Han told her that after working in the insurance industry for a long time, no one trusted anyone completely and always kept a backup plan. Jiang Tian knew that she was deliberately delaying the contract to have a back-up plan for herself.
Jiang Tian also knew that she didn't have fame or a reputation, so she couldn't convince people easily. Jiang Tian sat by the river lost in thought, and when Wu Jing Fang saw her, she quickly hugged her, thinking that Jiang Tian might be feeling desperate. Jiang Tian told her that even if she felt desperate, she wouldn't choose such a shallow river to jump into.
Wu Jing Fang felt that what Jiang Tian was doing now was like doing business. Jiang Tian told her that she didn't understand business, she only knew how to do design. Wu Jing Fang encouraged her, saying she was young and had plenty of time to learn.
Jiang Tian also agreed with Wu Jing Fang's words. Since she had embarked on this path, she might as well persist a little longer.
Jiang Tian gave herself one year. If she didn't see any progress in Suzhou, she would return to Beijing and continue being a struggling artist. Wu Jing Fang told her to focus on design and leave other things to her. Jiang Tian informed her that she hadn't agreed to take her along yet.
Jiang Tian's father was a bit worried, so he called her. She invited her father to have a meal together, and Uncle Jiang suggested doing it in a few days as he happened to have something to discuss with Jiang Tian. Wu Jing Fang asked Jiang Tian if she wanted to join her in exchanging experiences with other studios. Jiang Tian felt that things hadn't been settled yet.
Jiang Tian pretended that she wanted to renovate her house and went to a decoration company to gather some information. Unexpectedly, she bumped into a former colleague from Linton and was kicked out. Just as she walked out, she coincidentally met Wu Jing Fang. Wu Jing Fang provided her with a lot of information about that company. Jiang Tian asked why Wu Jing Fang hadn't been kicked out, and she replied that it required acting skills.
The two of them cooperated and visited many companies to gather information. In the end, Jiang Tian decided that they should use the most traditional promotion method, which was street marketing. Wu Jing Fang felt that it didn't suit Jiang Tian's personality. However, Jiang Tian was determined to do street marketing, so they began preparing the necessary materials.
Jiang Tian and Wu Jing Fang went to a market. Jiang Tian felt hesitant and called out in a very low voice. People nearby reminded her to speak louder. However, Jiang Tian still couldn't let go. Then Wu Jing Fang came with a megaphone and started shouting loudly. Jiang Tian felt that it was still ineffective.
Wu Jing Fang proposed a bet. If she could attract customers this way, Jiang Tian would have to sign a contract with her. Jiang Tian agreed. Jiang Tian's aunt sent her a message inviting her to have a meal. Her aunt admitted that she was wrong about what happened last time, and Jiang Tian also felt that her own actions were somewhat inappropriate.
The house Jiang Tian currently lived in belonged to her aunt, who now wanted to sell it.
In my opinion, when it comes to doing business with acquaintances, it's best not to be too kind-hearted. Just state the normal price and offer a certain discount, and that's considered a gesture of goodwill.
Because even if you genuinely don't make a profit, not many people would believe it, and there's no need to intentionally avoid making money either. After all, we all have families to support.
If those acquaintances who take advantage of friendship for their own gain don't want to do business, it's not worth worrying about preserving that kind of relationship.