rebirth of cataclysm

"Brother, how is business today?" Hu Mingchen quietly walked into the ticket booth of the cinema. Hu Mingyi, who was in charge of taking care of it, was filling in the date on the movie ticket.

Hu Mingyi looked up and saw Hu Mingchen. He was happy at first, but then his expression turned calm: "Business is okay, but not as good as last year. It only costs 180 yuan today. Xiaochen, are you going to the city this time?"

It’s been quite a long time, more than a month, how are things going in the city?”

"Everything is progressing quite smoothly." Hu Mingchen summed up the business aspects of Xingsheng Development Co., Ltd. in one sentence: "Brother, don't have any ideas or pressure. This year's business is not as good as last year. It is normal. This is not your responsibility, haha.

.Besides, it’s only after four o’clock now, and there are two more games to come. As long as there are more than two hundred people every day, that’s good.”

This year's business is not as good as last year, which Hu Mingchen has long observed.

Investigating the reason, Hu Mingchen had a preliminary feeling and analysis.

The business of Duge Cinema seems to be sluggish. This has nothing to do with the economic development situation. Duge Township is still in a desperate state, but it has something to do with the flow of people and the freshness.

This year, the number of young people going out to work in Duge Township has increased significantly. The largest consumer group of movie theaters is young people. Since many people choose to work in coastal areas with job opportunities, the local customer base will inevitably shrink.

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On the other hand, the freshness and sensational effect caused by the movie theater has gradually faded away. There was no movie theater in the township before. As soon as it opened, many people would naturally feel that it was fresh and fashionable. No matter what, they had to find ways to experience and feel it. As time goes by,

More and more people are entering movie theaters, and a lot of that curiosity has been eliminated. Especially those middle-aged and elderly people may pay to watch one or two movies out of curiosity, but they will not watch it often.

After knowing what watching movies is all about, their desire to watch movies will be reduced.

Under the attack of these two factors, it is not surprising that the business of Duge Township Cinema has declined.

In another ten years, not only the movie theaters in Duge Township will be wiped out, but also the video halls and laser theaters in the city will all roll into the abyss of history. That is due to the popularity of cvds and dvds and the appearance of computers in every ordinary people's homes.

It was not until a few years later that newer large-screen cinemas emerged again, attracting young people to cinemas again.

Once he had peace of mind, Hu Mingchen would not blame Hu Mingyi for the poor business without any reason.

"I'm afraid that I don't know how to do it, so the business is not as good as before." Hu Mingyi said with a hint of guilt.

"Brother, what are you thinking about? You have done a good job. If you hadn't worked hard, you might not have the business you have now. Don't worry, I really don't blame you. I have nothing to do with you. Do it.

In business, the environment is changing all the time. There is no such thing as a one-time success, and there is no such thing as a good business last year that must be followed this year." Hu Mingchen smiled and patted Hu Mingyi's shoulder.

"Hey, Xiaochen is here. You haven't eaten yet. I have just cooked the food. Come on, go and eat first." At this time, Wu Chunli walked over from the side and said in surprise when she saw Hu Mingchen present.

"Mr. Wu, you need to eat. I just came back from the city and haven't gotten home yet. I haven't tasted Wu's craftsmanship for a long time. I really want to eat. Haha, brother, let's go and eat.

Go, there won’t be many people here right now, let’s talk about it after dinner.” Hu Mingchen has never objected to eating in a movie theater. On the one hand, Wu Chunli’s cooking is pretty good, and on the other hand, the money paid for it by himself makes the food taste better.

It’s also reasonable and confident.

"Okay, let's go and eat. I'll get a bowl and come over. Someone still needs to be guarding here." Hu Mingyi stood up and said.

"Haha, whatever you want. Madam Wu, where is Xiong Xiaolin? You need to call her when you eat." Hu Mingchen asked after walking out and not seeing Xiong Xiaoling.

"During the summer vacation, she doesn't go to school. She can make food at home and doesn't need to come to the cinema." Wu Chunli rubbed her hands.

Wu Chunli felt that when she was in school, Xiong Xiaolin had no place to eat at noon, so she came to the cinema to enjoy herself, which was considered reluctant and understandable. But if she came to eat when she was not in school, it would be a bit inappropriate and regretful.

In fact, even if Xiong Xiaolin spent the entire holiday enjoying the glory in the cinema, Hu Mingchen would not have any objections. However, Wu Chunli's self-esteem is still very strong. He feels that during the holiday, Xiong Xiaolin should handle it at home and not take advantage too much.

"Mr. Wu, it's nothing. It's just a pair of chopsticks for more people. You're making a lot of noise. Remember to call her tomorrow. She's just a little baby. What can she eat at home? She's growing taller now.

When the time comes, remember to ask her to come, it will be fine if everyone is eating warmly." Hu Mingchen waved his hands and said indifferently.

"You are really kind-hearted. Your family has taken care of and helped us enough. During the Chinese New Year, you were beaten and suffered for my family. You don't want to share the compensation with you..."

"Yes, yes, yes, Madam Wu, don't talk about those things that happened in the year of the monkey, haha, between us, I help you, you help me, it should be, it should be, don't mention those things." Hu Mingchen quickly interrupted.

Wu Chunli rambled.

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the two brothers robbed Wu Chunli and Xiong Xiaolin. Not only did the two robbers receive the punishment they deserve, but Song Qiaoshan also came forward to collect a sum of medical expenses and compensation from the Hebian Coal Mine. Wu Chunli wanted to share part of it.

It was given to Hu Mingchen and Hu Jianqiang, but they refused to accept it.

What Hu Mingchen did at that time was courageous, but once he received the money, the meaning was completely different. Moreover, the financial situation of Wu Chunli and Xiong Xiaolin was not very good. How could Hu Mingchen get a piece of the pie? He didn't want others to

It is said that he is taking advantage of others' danger and seeking fame. To do good deeds, you either don't do them or you do them to the end. If you do half of it, you will be spurned and disdained.

"Wu Chunli, just do what Xiaochen said. Even if the child doesn't come, she's here today and you're driving her back. It's really not necessary." Hu Mingchen echoed Hu Mingchen.

After finishing the meal, Hu Mingchen left the cinema. Anyway, he wouldn't be of much help if he stayed. The operation of the cinema was already on track, and it didn't make much difference whether Hu Mingchen was there or not.

After leaving the cinema, Hu Mingchen did not go home immediately. He brought some tea from the city to give to Song Qiaoshan, and he planned to send it to him as soon as possible.

For Song Qiaoshan, Hu Mingchen did not dare to give him anything casually. Song Qiaoshan was very principled. If Hu Mingchen gave him something expensive or tacky, not only would he not accept it, but he would most likely get scolded if he failed.

Therefore, Hu Mingchen could only choose something elegant and civilized to give to Song Qiaoshan. This time Hu Mingchen weighed a pound of Maojian tea in the city. Hu Mingchen believed that Song Qiaoshan, who loves tea, would not refuse this gift.

Hu Mingchen arrived in front of the dormitory building of the township government and happened to meet Song Qiaoshan returning from get off work.

"When did you come back?" Song Qiaoshan asked with a smile when he saw Hu Mingchen.

"It hasn't been long since we got off the bus. Master, have you eaten?" Hu Mingchen asked with concern after answering.

"I just came back because I didn't want to eat. Come on, go upstairs and sit down. I'll take a test on you to see if you have been lazy and wasted in the past month or so." Song Qiaoshan flicked Hu Mingchen's head and said.

"Master, don't worry. How can I dare to relax? All progress is in accordance with your requirements. Master, why don't you want to eat? Are you sick because of poor health?" Hu Mingchen said.

During this time in the city, Hu Mingchen got up early every day to exercise as usual. However, the venue changed from the riverside under the Duge Township Bridge to the Liangcheng City Gymnasium.

Just because he persisted, Hu Mingchen would not worry about Song Qiaoshan's random test.

"Why do I get sick so easily? Don't make any guesses. Let's go upstairs." After saying that, Song Qiaoshan took the lead and walked towards his dormitory.

Hu Mingchen hurriedly followed. He guessed that something must have happened to Song Qiaoshan, otherwise it would be impossible for him to not even eat. But Song Qiaoshan didn't want to mention it, so Hu Mingchen didn't care. He couldn't ask Song Qiaoshan to the end.

When he arrived at Song Qiaoshan's dormitory, he immediately adopted an assessment mode for Hu Mingchen and asked Hu Mingchen to go over what he taught him.

In each event, Hu Mingchen not only passed the test smoothly, but also made significant progress, exceeding the target. As long as the boxing was somewhat difficult to perform in the not spacious dormitory, Song Qiaoshan planned to test him again the next day.

"Well, okay, I'm quite satisfied. You really didn't slack off when you came to the city." Song Qiaoshan nodded in affirmation of Hu Mingchen's performance.

"Thank you, Master. I dare not forget your teachings. Didn't you say that if you are good at work and waste it on play, I will not waste it." Hu Mingchen stood in the middle of the dormitory and bowed slightly towards Song Qiaoshan.

"That's good, how is the progress of your family's company in the city?" After testing Hu Mingchen, Song Qiaoshan became concerned about his family's business.

"It went very smoothly. Although there is no profit at all now, I believe it will bear fruit in a short time. Master, this is a pound of tea I brought you. I know you won't accept other things. I believe you won't accept this.

Say no." Hu Mingchen opened his backpack and took out the box of tea leaves packed in plastic bags.

"Tea, why should I refuse... I see that it has been so long since your house over the cattle and horse market has been restored, but the foundation has been laid. Are you planning to give up on that place?"

Song Qiaoshan made a cup of water with the tea bought by Hu Mingchen. (To be continued)