Some of the key businesses of the Mayer Commerce Association, Louis simply cannot oversee entirely.

Especially given how increasingly complicated his work is becoming, delegating authority is the only solution.

A trace of seriousness flashed across his face:

"No more joking, Lord Rom, the related business over in the Tunisian Republic can't be managed without you. The expansion of Mayer Furniture is our association's top priority going forward."

Lord Rom nodded.

He certainly understood Mr. Mayer's intentions.

Louis said:

"I've discussed it with the Prince; when the time comes, we will strengthen our cooperation with the Williams Family."

"When I leave Tunisia, if you encounter any issues, you can consider seeking help from Joseph Williams."

Lord Rom, curious, asked: "And he is?"

"The next Duke Williams."

"Understood."

Lord Rom did not expect that upon this return, Mr. Mayer had established connections with so many top nobles.

However, what he didn't know was that Louis had something else in mind.

"In the current broader environment, the IKEA model shouldn't have too many competitors."

The IKEA model is not invincible.

In fact, to adapt to the current structure of the new continent, Louis has been modifying the IKEA model quite a bit.

What is the biggest enemy of the new era IKEA Furniture?

Some people think it's other competing furniture brands that catch up later.

But Louis believes the biggest enemy of IKEA is potential opponents capable of "disruptive impact."

Question: What is the competitor for cheap high-value-for-money ice cream like 小布丁 (Little Pudding)?

Is it other competing ice cream products?

No, the bigger enemies are refreshing drinks like taro boba milk tea, fruit tea king cup, and sea salt ivory green mango.

Unlike drinks like Coca-Cola, which can squeeze out 99% of competitors by continuously controlling costs,

ice cream is a seasonal food, and it cannot be consumed in large quantities.

Very few people would hoard large amounts of ice cream in their refrigerators.

——The same goes for furniture.

The number of products that can be purchased in a single time period is limited.

——The same goes for furniture.

Even if you buy in bulk, once purchased, it's difficult to buy again in the mid to long term.

——The same goes for furniture.

It's due to this characteristic that in an era with more and more cooling products replacing low-cost ice cream, low-margin ice cream will be directly eliminated by offline stores; this is an irresistible trend.

The amount of ice cream sold is only so much, the less the single-item profit, the less you earn.

This is why the price of ice cream in the market's shops is getting more and more expensive.

Similarly, if there is something in this world that could squeeze out the starting web novel market, the biggest possibility is not other competing web novel sites.

——The most likely is short videos.

The biggest challenge IKEA Furniture needs to face in the new era comes from e-commerce platforms led by PDD, filling gaps in all kinds of household products.

But this threat still has a long way to go for the Star Continent as of now.

Because the competitiveness based on large-scale shopping platforms is extremely dependent on the popularization of smartphones and modern logistics.

And this is precisely the barrier that the business associations of the various countries on the Star Continent find most difficult to break.

Excluding external factors, the traditional tactics of the IKEA model really suit the current expansion of the Mayer Commerce Association.

——And it's extremely difficult to replicate.

After all, just the ability to integrate resources has already eliminated the vast majority of commerce associations.

Louis again pulled Lord Rom aside and explained various concepts of Mayer Furniture. The two talked all afternoon before leaving.

...

[Location: Adventurer Guild · Second Floor Private Room]

"Caesar, here, here."

Alice popped her head out and waved at Louis.

Louis went straight over.

Soon after, upon entering, he saw that the Swan and Grace had been waiting inside for a long time.

This time, Louis was acting under the identity of Caesar to communicate ahead with the people in the adventure group about the plan to head to Laine City later on.

Naturally, after hearing this news, everyone agreed gladly.

Grace's gaze lingered on Louis the entire time.

Louis looked at her strangely:

"What's wrong, Grace?"

"Mr. Caesar, recently there have been some very troubling matters..."

Grace said cautiously.

Louis furrowed his brow:

"Has someone at school been bothering you?"

"Yes, ah, no, ah, you could say yes..."

Grace stammered.

Louis: ???

"Both yes and no, what's actually the situation?"

Grace instinctively lowered her head.

Alice nudged him and said:

"Don't scare her."

Louis, with a mixed expression, said, "I didn't scare her, did I?"

Alice shrugged and said, "It's the matter with the Church of Glory and Justice."

Louis's eyes lit up, his voice slightly raised:

"What's the situation?"

The Swan looked at Louis with amusement.

She knew, of course, that Grace was a step Louis had left behind.

After she and Louis had laid all out, Louis clearly said that bringing Grace to Saint Louis Academy for training was partly to prepare future Saints of society in advance.

On the other hand, after Louis's identity as a major sinner was exposed, he hoped that Saint could give him a fair evaluation from an objective standpoint.

Regarding the future Revolutionary Army, she and Louis shared similar views.

That Grace and the Church of the City of Glory and Justice behind her should be here to take control.

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