vstars Chapter 225 Liu Qicheng and Yang Xuexue's Graduation Choice
Chapter 225 Liu Qicheng and Yang Xuexue's Graduation Choice
"Hey, Liu Qicheng!" A clear shout broke the tranquility of the school playground. Liu Qicheng turned around and saw Yang Xuexue running towards him like a happy little deer, skipping and hopping.
"Yang Xuexue, you just finished running the 800 meters, and you're so out of breath," Liu Qicheng joked with a smile.
Yang Xuexue rolled her eyes at him, "Go away, I'm just excited. Our high school days are over just like that!" With that, she plopped down on the steps by the playground and patted the empty seat next to her, "Come on, sit down for a while, let's talk about our future plans."
Liu Qicheng sat down as instructed, looked at the students still playing around on the playground, took a deep breath, and said, "Yes, it's over. I can hardly believe it. What about you? Which university are you planning to apply to, and what major are you going to study?"
Yang Xuexue smiled mysteriously, "I'm not planning to go to university, I'm going to start my own business!"
"Start a business?" Liu Qicheng's eyes widened. "Are you kidding me? This is no joke. Starting a business requires capital, a project, and a market. You..."
"Stop, stop, stop!" Yang Xuexue quickly interrupted him. "Do you think I made this decision on a whim? I've thought about it for a long time. Let me tell you, I'm going to open a super stylish dessert shop, specializing in all kinds of high-value, super delicious cakes and pastries. When it opens, it will definitely attract a large number of customers and become a popular spot for internet celebrities in our area!"
Seeing Yang Xuexue talking with great enthusiasm, Liu Qicheng couldn't help but laugh, "Alright, Boss Yang, so how do you plan to take the first step in your grand business plan?"
Yang Xuexue said seriously, "I plan to go to a bakery to learn baking techniques first, because the product is the core. I don't want to open a shop where the food I make is not tasty and can't be sold."
"That makes sense." Liu Qicheng nodded. "But learning baking isn't easy. Can you handle it?"
"Don't underestimate me!" Yang Xuexue put her hands on her hips. "I'm doing this for my dream, what's a little hardship? Besides, I really enjoy making desserts, and I feel a great sense of accomplishment every time I see the cake I've made."
"Okay, I trust you. When you open your shop, I'll definitely be the first to support you. Don't forget to give me a discount then," Liu Qicheng said with a smile.
"Absolutely!" Yang Xuexue patted her chest. "It's a promise, you can't just offer your support verbally, you'll have to help me promote it. By the way, what about you, what are you planning to do?"
Liu Qicheng scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "I'd like to try my luck at a football club."
"A football club?" Yang Xuexue looked at him in surprise. "You want to become a player?"
"No, I don't have that ability." Liu Qicheng shook his head with a wry smile. "I want to become a youth football coach. As you know, I've loved football since I was a child and have always dreamed of making a name for myself in the field. Although I don't have the chance to become a professional player myself, I'll be content if I can train excellent players."
"Wow, I didn't expect you to have such lofty ambitions." Yang Xuexue gave a thumbs up. "But being a football coach isn't easy, is it? Do you have any experience in this area?"
"I participated in the school's football club and even served as an assistant coach for a period of time," Liu Qicheng said confidently. "Moreover, I have been studying football coaching knowledge and have read many professional books and watched many videos. I believe that as long as I work hard, I will definitely be able to do well."
"Yes, I believe in you." Yang Xuexue nodded vigorously. "If you train a world-class star in the future, don't forget your old classmate."
"Haha, I definitely won't forget that. Maybe by then, you'll be the queen of the dessert world, and I'll need your help to get started," Liu Qicheng joked.
The two looked at each other and laughed, their laughter echoing across the playground. Suddenly, Yang Xuexue seemed to remember something and asked, "By the way, do your family support you? I've heard that many parents hope their children can find a stable job, like taking the civil service exam or becoming a teacher."
Liu Qicheng frowned. "At first, they weren't very supportive, thinking the job was unstable and the income wasn't high. But I told them my thoughts and showed them some information about the development prospects of youth football training. Their attitude has changed a little now, but they're still a bit worried."
"Sigh, parents' hearts are always full of love and worry." Yang Xuexue sighed. "My parents were the same. At first, they didn't understand why I didn't go to university to start a business. They thought it was too risky. Later, I begged and pleaded with them and explained my business plan to them in detail before they reluctantly agreed. But they said that if my business failed, I would have to obediently go back and find a proper job."
“Actually, our parents are just trying to help us, afraid that we will take the wrong path,” Liu Qicheng said. “But I think that life is only once, and if we don’t pursue our dreams while we are young, we will definitely regret it later.”
“That’s right!” Yang Xuexue patted Liu Qicheng’s shoulder hard. “So we must keep going and never give up no matter what difficulties we encounter. Maybe in a few years, we will all realize our dreams and get together again. How fulfilling that would be!”
“Absolutely.” Liu Qicheng’s eyes were firm. “I’ve already thought it through. Once I join the football club, I’ll start as a grassroots coach, taking it one step at a time and accumulating experience. I want to study various advanced football training methods, develop personalized training plans based on the characteristics of different children, and strive to cultivate batch after batch of outstanding football talents.”
"Wow, your plan is quite detailed," Yang Xuexue exclaimed. "I can't fall behind. I'm going to learn at a bakery, not only to master various baking techniques, but also to understand store operations management and marketing. That way, I can make my business thrive when I open it in the future."
“Yes, we need to develop in all aspects,” Liu Qicheng said. “But I think you also need to consider the positioning of your dessert shop. Do you plan to go for a high-end route or a mass-market route?”
"I haven't really thought about that." Yang Xuexue rested her chin on her hand, pondering for a moment. "I think it's better to start with mass-market products, to build up popularity and reputation first. Once the store is stable, we can launch some high-end customized products to meet the needs of different customers. What do you think?"
“I think it’s pretty good.” Liu Qicheng nodded. “Moreover, you can combine online and offline sales models. With the internet so developed now, online marketing cannot be ignored. You can open an online store and promote your products on social media to attract more customers.”
"Wow, you've got a good business sense," Yang Xuexue said with a smile. "If I'd known, I would have asked you to start a business with me."
"I still prefer football." Liu Qicheng smiled and shook his head. "But if you encounter any problems in your business, or need any advice, feel free to come to me, and we'll figure it out together."
"Okay, it's a deal!" Yang Xuexue extended her hand. "Let's give each other a high five and cheer for our dreams together!"
Their hands clasped together heavily, as if making a vow for their youth and dreams. At that moment, the afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the playground, casting long shadows of them, like a beautiful painting.