National Tide 1980

The title of the richest man may sound impressive, but in reality, whoever gets the most out of it is the one with the bigger head.

This thing is like wearing a yellow robe and passively becoming an emperor.

Not only is it flashy, but it is also terrifying and stressful. It is truly the most miserable person in the world.

Of course Ning Weimin knew how to cause trouble, but he was not so big-headed as to dare to wear such a hat.

He just wants to make money, and being a free prince is enough, and he doesn't want to be in that bullshit position of "Nine-Five-Year-Old Lord".

So when he heard that Zou Guodong was settling the accounts for him, he pretended to be nonchalant and said lightly, "Thank you for reminding me. If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have realized that my net worth in China was actually so high."

He then added, "Actually, this is normal. Think about it, if I can't get such huge profits for the company, then why would I bother? There's no point in insisting on going to Japan, right? What's more? These tens of millions are only theoretical wealth to me, and I can’t get it into my hands at all.”

“Leaving aside the domestic trends and policy-related restrictions on how personal wealth is viewed, I don’t want to touch Yi Lade’s profits. Because this is a start-up brand jointly invested by several companies, and its reputation is not yet obvious. If you want to develop , If you want to become bigger and stronger, and eventually break away from the essence of a leather bag company, you can’t just make quick money, and you can’t rely on OEM production.”

"I thought about it, after making money, you still have to use the money to do things or invest in entities. Only by having its own R\u0026D and factories can a company have a future. Just like what our Pierre Cardin China Corporation is doing now, then That’s how we build a business. That’s what we do for the long term.”

"In addition, increasing investment in the country will also serve the country. If the money is invested, hiring people, building factories, and conducting research and development, it will not only provide employment opportunities to the society, but also increase profits and taxes for the country and promote the development of related domestic industrial chains. . Don’t underestimate the production of luggage. It requires a lot of accessories. At least, I can support at least a leather factory, a zipper factory and a carton factory. It can be considered that I have done something for the capital to benefit my hometown."

"Besides, look at our Mr. Song. Is she in a hurry to share the money? If she wants to share the money, she wants to get tens of millions into her hands. It only takes a matter of minutes. No matter how much my dividends are, it will never be possible. It’s more than what Mr. Song gets. But doesn’t Mr. Song also get it? The money she gets every year may not be much more than your 2% annual performance reward. He is a role model for our generation.”

Ning Weimin's words surprised Zou Guodong.

However, he didn't hear that Ning Weimin was trying every possible means to shift the blame, but he was deeply moved.

This can be seen from the way he stared at Ning Weimin.

"You...you really think so? That's tens of millions! It's yours through dividends! Are you not tempted at all? Why don't I believe it..."

"Tch, are you looking down on people again? In your eyes, I have no ideals, no ambitions, just a bunch of money! Going to Japan is just to covet the pleasures of the capitalist world. Come on, believe it or not. Even if I I’m trying to confuse you, okay? I’ll put a leaf on my forehead..."

"That's not what I meant, I just didn't expect it. You actually have such an awareness. You have a pretty good understanding of wealth... too. Otherwise, you wouldn't have given the tie patent of Yi La De to the company."

"Haha, don't put a high hat on me. No one is perfect. I am not that pure, that noble, and I am not selfish at all. The key is from my perspective, what will happen if I get tens of millions? Under the current domestic environment, how can you spend it? I can't stay in a five-star hotel, drink XO, eat Yan's Wings, and buy pilkarton every day, right? My salary is enough for my expenses. The company will give me more Dividends from shareholders are purely in vain. Since the money in my hands can only be thrown in the bank, it is better to let the money be transferred, be effective, and continue to work. Besides, I can still eat soft rice. I really If you are short of money, the worst thing you can do is ask your own wife for it. Who can make irresponsible remarks and make fun of me? Can you? "

Ning Weimin's last words were stinking, and he deliberately showed off that he still owned 1% of the equity of Pierre Cardon China Corporation.

I also want to lighten the atmosphere with some philistine ridicule.

He thought that Zou Guodong was so irritated by his shameless Versailles that he had to spit on him and say a few sarcastic words.

Unexpectedly, Zou Guodong remained silent for a long time without saying a word.

Even the movements of the hands and stuffing have slowed down.

Then he saw Zou Guodong subconsciously seeming to add salt again. Ning Weimin finally realized something was wrong and quickly stopped.

"Hey, Lao Zou, stop it! What's wrong with you? The salt has already been removed. If you add it again, you won't be able to eat it. My side will be in vain. What are you thinking about?"

It was only then that Zou Guodong came back to his senses with an "ah" sound.

When he realized what was going on, he apologized very sheepishly.

"Sorry, sorry, I was thinking about something..."

"I think you have something to say to me, don't you? Stop hiding it, it's not like your temper."

Ning Weimin couldn't help but feel a little suspicious in his heart when he thought that Zou Guodong insisted on bringing him to the kitchen when he saw him today.

As expected, Zou Guodong hesitated for a while with an even more embarrassed expression before he made up his mind and told the truth.

"Well, that's it. Today, I called you over to make dumplings with me. I really wanted to talk to you about the company's next development plan. But I just had a few casual chats with you. I I found that the actual situation seemed to have changed a lot, and I had some new ideas. I may have to make some adjustments to the company's next plan. At this time, I didn't know what to say..."

"It's okay, just say it. You don't have to think it through with me. Domestic affairs have nothing to do with me anyway. I will definitely not seize power. If there is something difficult for you to decide, you might as well say it. I will only I’ll help you come up with ideas and think of solutions. It’s up to you to decide what to do in the end.”

Ning Weimin was quite relaxed at this time. He thought that the matter had nothing to do with him and he could just hang up.

But he didn't expect that things were not as simple as he imagined, and he really couldn't stay out of it.

Because Zou Guodong sighed and said this to him.

"This matter is related to your plan to chain fast food restaurants. I have to tell you that the company plans to stop it..."

"What? Why?"

Ning Weimin was in a state of confusion.

Because when he came back last time, he took over the construction work of the chain restaurant from Zou Guodong, and the basic structure of six fast food restaurants and a central kitchen scattered in major downtowns in the capital was almost completed.

Next, Zou Guodong only needs to connect the supply channels, recruit employees, train them and make work uniforms, and then he can open the business.

How could he not have expected that unexpected events would occur, and at the last moment, the company would call a halt.

Moreover, Ning Weimin's three clothing brands have several branches built after these fast food restaurants.

Because the housing supply in the downtown area was limited, he took advantage of his position to allocate himself a small business space under the name of a fast food restaurant.

This can not only solve the problem of not being able to rent a store, but also benefit from the flow of customers in the fast food restaurant. How great is this?

But if the project really stops, it will be like giving him a slap in the face, making all his wishful thinking in vain, and maybe his clothing store will not be able to open.

So Ning Weimin was really anxious and couldn't wait to know the reason.

What the hell is going on?

Did the company discover his little tricks to take advantage, and Zou Guodong deliberately wanted to give him some color as a warning?

Or is it that the company's funds are tight and its main business is experiencing difficulties, so it has to give up the fast food restaurant business?

In the end, he really didn't expect that the real cause of this incident was that Xiong Jianmin from the Finance Department stabbed him in the back.

I love this financial director who is preparing to start hiring employees and has finally calculated the operating costs.

I think this project was too hasty. If it were to be put into operation, the risks would be high, management would be difficult, the investment would be high, and the output would be low.

Moreover, these chain fast-food restaurants may conflict with the company's original French-style menu, Menimus, and fight with each other.

It may even lower Pierre Cardon's high-end image in the country.

Only then did I suggest stopping the loss immediately and suspending the plan for this chain of fast food restaurants.

The answer given by Zou Guodong left Ning Weimin speechless for a while.

It had to be said that he was indeed depressed, but he could not deny that Xiong Jianmin's opinion did make sense.

It can only be said that his thinking was a bit hasty at the time, and his starting point was too idealistic.

He only considers that cost-effectiveness is the magic weapon for winning in the future, and feels that Salia's business model is super awesome.

It can not only make money, but also fill the gap in the domestic fast food market, and it can provide jobs and have good social benefits, so Zou Guodong was encouraged to do it.

What he thought was that it would be better to let Pierre Cardon quickly seize the domestic market while Salia was still stuck in the mainland and before entering the mainland, which would be better than making the Japanese cheaper in the future.

But I didn’t expect that Pierre Cardon China Company is currently in a blue ocean. Even making quick money or making big money is due to insufficient transportation capacity and limited manpower.

Who is willing to invest resources in this kind of business that is slow and steady, with small profits but quick turnover, and slowly gaining reputation?

Now it seems that because Pierre Cardon has been promoted to a pedestal in the country, its business strategy of being close to the people has become a major operational taboo for Pierre Cardon China Corporation.

In this case, wouldn't this matter be difficult to handle?

"Weimin, don't blame Lao Xiong. He didn't mean to target you, he was just discussing the matter. In fact, even I was criticized by him. Lao Xiong thinks that I am also responsible for the loss of the company's investment. And the responsibility is greater than yours. After all, I am your boss. I couldn’t dissuade you from telling you. I am still the person directly responsible for running the project. And I am not afraid of your jokes. Only when I got started did I realize that the management model of this formal Western restaurant is different from this This chain store is so different. Although Salia's model is simple, it requires attention to various details. All standards must be explored by ourselves. I am really powerless in this regard. I really want to improve this fast food. OK, I have to concentrate. What about the other businesses of the company?"

When Zou Guodong saw that Ning Weimin was silent, he thought he was angry, fearing that he would resent Xiong Jianmin and cause some trouble again. He repeatedly explained to Xiong Jianmin, even admitting his mistake and cowardice.

At the same time, he also revealed another new change that surprised Ning Weimin.

"In addition, the company's financial situation has also changed a lot now. Our domestic profits have increased again this year, and thanks to you, we have made a lot of money betting on the appreciation of the yen. So now everyone in the company is worried It’s too big. Originally, when the building was completed, we should have done the interior decoration according to the plan. After completing it this year, we could operate and rent it as an office building. But now everyone in the company believes that we should change the plan and abandon the office building and switch to High-end hotels, foreign-related ones, should be four-star rather than five-star. Some people even suggested that the scale of the newly built building is too small, only a dozen floors high and more than 14,000 square meters. They think that we should The land at the back will also be used, and another building will be built according to the current standards. It is best if the two buildings can be connected on the second or third floor. In that case, it will be more impressive. Although it is definitely not as good as the Guomao next door. Building, but at least it won't be pulled too far down, and it looks like a small household in comparison. Originally, I thought this plan was not very reliable. The money in the company's account may not be enough, but I heard you say today, pull the lever The suitcase can give the company 40 million yuan in return. In that case, as long as the project is feasible, this plan may not be a bad idea..."

"What?"

Hearing this, Ning Weimin finally couldn't help but interject, "If you want to do this, the investment will definitely increase several times. The average decoration cost of each room alone is 100,000, and many things need to be imported in full. Yes. Isn’t it too radical? The key is, can you guarantee the occupancy rate? Although hotels have high profits, their customer base may not be as stable as office buildings.”

Zou Guodong agreed with Ning Weimin's words, but he also had reasons for maintaining the original plan.

"Wei Min, we have considered everything you said. The reason why we have to change the plan is actually because the supply of high-end hotels in the capital exceeds demand and it is increasingly difficult to book. Not to mention the Jingcheng Hotel and the Jianguo Hotel, almost all of them are occupied It is full, and the occupancy rate of the Great Wall Hotel is as high as 13%; this business is so profitable. How can I say? Large investment means high threshold, and high threshold means high income. As for the customer base, our company is actually a little bit It's not weak at all, and it has its own advantages. With the two golden brands of Pierre Cardin and Maxim, plus your altar palace, it is very attractive to European guests..."

Ning Weimin is not at ease.

"But the problem is that hotels are being built everywhere in Beijing, and I believe this trend will continue. In the future, we are likely to face fierce competition and even market saturation. I have to remind you that assets like high-end hotels make money Although it is fast, the depreciation rate is also high. We have to continuously invest huge amounts of money. If the ship is too big, it will be difficult to turn around. But don’t be unable to maintain the occupancy rate by then, and we will have to go back to the past. I really feel that it is better to build a hotel than to build a hotel. Comprehensive commercial building insurance, if you feel that the office building is too monotonous and does not meet the current situation, at worst you can use the base floor to open a shopping mall. Of course, if you have enough funds, you can build another building. This is no problem, the location is good Ah. But there is really no need to have a hotel..."

However, his advice was again rejected by Zou Guodong.

"I understand your worries very well, but there are some situations you have to consider. Do you remember Mr. Song's plan to rent part of the building of the Capital Hotel a few years ago and build his own pilcardon hotel? After being rejected by the Capital Hotel, in fact, Mr. Song has never given up, so this is the right opportunity. Another point is that Ms. Song lives here now and is not satisfied with the conditions here. She has many friends and often needs to receive guests. And the space here is small. The management method is too rigid and very inconvenient. With our own hotel, Mr. Song’s requirements for life and accommodation will be easily solved, isn’t it?”

Now, of course, Ning Weimin had no doubts.

Because Zou Guodong has thoroughly explained the matter to him. Since the big boss has his own demands and needs, it is no longer purely business.

Unless he is stupid and has zero emotional intelligence, he insists on singing the opposite tune. (End of chapter)