"This big? A two-story standalone building?"

Looking at the two-story building occupying seven to eight hundred square meters in front of him, Hu Zhihai's eyes widened instantly. He looked back at Xiong Bingsheng in shock, then looked at it again, finally asking with disbelief,

"Teacher Xiong, the shop you mentioned, is it really this one?"

"Haha, yes, this is it."

Xiong Bingsheng laughed dryly, wiped the sweat off his forehead, and said,

"You are all seniors, so you should know, this building was only constructed a few years ago, it's quite new. If you really take it over, you just need to set up a kitchen inside, buy some tables and chairs, and you can start using it."

Jiang Yu stood to the side listening but didn't say anything.

Although he was a little surprised, his reaction wasn't as big as Hu Zhihai's.

This two-story building is right across the street from the sports field, with a few large golden letters on the wall reading "Bodyle Fitness Club."

The front of the building is very open, about 40 meters long, with the entire facade being brick red and large landscape glass walls in front, looking grand yet not ostentatious, lively yet not lacking gravitas.

The wide front door on the first floor was tightly closed, with a heavy chain lock hanging on it.

It seems the door hasn't been opened in a long time; the lock on the chain has started rusting, with some stains inexplicably settling on it.

Getting closer, through the glass wall, you can see treadmills, bench press racks, dumbbell benches, and other fitness equipment inside.

It's clear that this equipment is quite new, barely used, with some still having the plastic wraps not completely removed.

"Coincidentally, I asked someone to get the keys from the landlord, let's go in and take a look."

Xiong Bingsheng smiled at Jiang Yu, took out a set of keys from his pocket, and after some effort, finally opened the rusted chain lock.

As the door was pushed open, a faint moldy smell came rushing in, with fine dust stirred up by the wind dancing in the sunlight.

Jiang Yu raised his hand to gently fan his nose while observing the situation inside, cautiously walking in.

The entire building is structured with a frame, with a floor height of over four meters, and the area is very spacious, with various fitness equipment scattered around.

"Teacher Xiong, the area of this gym is not small!"

Jiang Yu appeared thoughtful, turning his head to glance at Xiong Bingsheng.

"Indeed, it's not small, about seven to eight hundred square meters."

Xiong Bingsheng nodded, smiled at Jiang Yu, waved his hand, and continued,

"If it's converted into a student cafeteria, it might accommodate two to three hundred people dining at the same time, and even more if done in batches."

After looking around the first floor, they went up to the second floor.

Unlike the first floor, the second floor had been arranged as a sports goods supermarket, with rows of shelves displaying basketballs, soccer balls, badminton rackets, as well as jerseys, sports shoes, hats, and other sports apparel.

But now, the supermarket was closed, and the goods could only gather dust on the shelves.

After taking a good look inside and out, they turned and left the gym.

Throughout the process, Jiang Yu, aside from mentioning the gym's area, did not say much, frowning slightly as if pondering something.

Once Xiong Bingsheng locked the gym doors again, he walked over, looked at Jiang Yu, and asked with a smile,

"Xiaojiang, although this place is a bit off, it's pretty nice. What do you think?"

"Teacher Xiong, at my current small shop, including myself, there are only five people, three of whom are part-time students, how can we handle such a big place?"

After coming out of the gym, Jiang Yu looked around the surroundings again, and upon hearing the question, he came back to his senses, smiled at Xiong Bingsheng, and said,

"Besides, this two-story building is quite large; the rent must be considerable, right?

My little shop has only been in business for half a month, where would I find the funds to take this over? You're really overestimating me."

"Haha, manpower is just a minor issue, if you want to hire people, you could find them in no time."

As soon as Xiong Bingsheng heard this, he burst out laughing and said,

"As for the rent of this building…

Don't forget, you are still a senior, so you can definitely enjoy student entrepreneurship preferential policies. Our school has always lacked a typical student entrepreneur; I think you fit the bill quite well!

Once you get back, think it over carefully, write a business plan for student entrepreneurship, and submit it to me. Leave the rest to me!

Rest assured, our school provides substantial support for student entrepreneurship. Whether it's the entrepreneurial venue, or other requirements, as long as it's a genuine need, the school will do its utmost to support you!"

Jiangzhou University's Student Affairs Office also has another name, the "University Student Employment and Entrepreneurship Guidance Center," meaning that student entrepreneurship has always been the responsibility of the department where Xiong Bingsheng works.

He himself is the deputy director of the Student Affairs Office, and within the scope of his authority, slightly tilting policies or funds towards Jiang Yu is not a problem.

To put it bluntly, although Xiong Bingsheng likes to eat the dishes Jiang Yu makes, it's not to the extent that he would do something borderline questionable over it.

After all, no matter how delicious the food is, it can't compare to one's future!

"But hasn't this place already been leased to someone else?"

Lu Shuwu asked in confusion, pointing to the large letters on the wall, "It's still a fitness club!"

"It's been closed for a long time, didn't you see how dusty the gym equipment is?"

Xiong Bingsheng waved his hand and said with a smile,

"Leave it to me, I'll make sure he vacates the place, he might even thank me!"

Standing to the side, Hu Zhihai, curious as ever, asked,

"Why? Why would he thank you?"

"Why so many whys?"

Xiong Bingsheng chuckled without answering, but Jiang Yu turned around, gently patted the back of his neck, and said with mild annoyance,

"We should be heading back now, it's past three, and if we don't, there'll be nothing to sell tonight!"

Hu Zhihai shrank his neck and mumbled, not saying any more.

"Teacher Xiong, I'll go back and write a student entrepreneurship plan, once it's done, I'll submit it to you, I'll be troubling you with this."

Jiang Yu turned his head back, smiled at Xiong Bingsheng, and said,

"Regardless of whether this works out or not, I must thank you. If you have time, do stop by the shop sometime."

"Xiaojiang, you're too polite. After all, I am your teacher, and I'm happy to help where I can."

The smile on Xiong Bingsheng's face was bright, glad that the young man was sensible and grateful, which made his effort worthwhile.

He patted Jiang Yu on the shoulder, smiling and saying,

"Keep up the good work, I have high hopes for you!"

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