Chapter 321 Zhaohefang
Speaking of opening a tobacco and alcohol store, Ning Weimin and Zhang Shihui are actually quite lucky.
Although the country is determined to implement a tobacco monopoly system, the National Tobacco Corporation was established on January 1, 1982.
However, the implementation details were postponed until September 23, 1983.
Even the Tobacco Monopoly Bureau, which plays a supervisory and regulatory role in the market, was established even later.
It was not until January 6, 1984 that this department began to officially perform its functions.
To put it bluntly, it was a coincidence for Ning Weimin and Zhang Shihui that they were running into a window period for handover and transition.
Due to the tobacco and alcohol wholesale business when applying for a license, the Sugar Industry Tobacco and Alcohol Company is still in charge for the time being.
This way, it will be easier for them to apply for the license.
Ning Weimin only needed to say hello to the Sugar Industry Tobacco and Liquor Company through Director Li of the street, and the business license was successfully approved.
Otherwise, if he waits until a year later to think about it again, he may not be able to get what he wants.
Not to mention that the relevant review procedures will definitely be complicated and cause a lot of trouble.
It was during the period from the introduction of the monopoly system to the establishment of the Tobacco Special Bureau.
Whether the country still allows or disallows the application of business licenses in this area, will it order a temporary suspension of the application of business licenses for tobacco and alcohol businesses? That still has to be discussed.
Of course, it is obvious from this that the chaos in the tobacco market has actually reached a level that the country cannot bear.
In fact, under the specific contemporary historical conditions, due to the lack of leadership and management of a unified specialized agency in the Beijing cigarette market, the market is experiencing a chaotic situation of multi-selling wholesale.
Except for wholesale units related to operating cigarette business.
Driven by interests, many units, including units from other provinces stationed in Beijing, all rushed forward to compete for the right to wholesale cigarettes.
So much so that there were more than 470 second- and third-level wholesale units in the Beijing cigarette market at that time.
This is why the tobacco monopoly system emerged.
In short, to use a sentence from the cross talk segment "Fishing" by Gao Yingpei and Fan Zhenyu, it is called "Okay, it's time to catch up with Jie Bo'er!"
The second mother must be asked to quickly get the big wooden basin Just come and continue!
Needless to say, the first thing Ning Weimin did after getting the legal license was to tell Zhang Shihui the good news.
Who made the two of them partners?
From now on, each of them will own half of the store, and he will have to find Zhang Shihui for investment.
Zhang Shihui was also very satisfied after seeing it.
For no other reason than the fact that Ning Weimin named the tobacco shop "Huimin Cigarette and Liquor Store".
Obviously, this first shows that Ning Weimin sincerely wanted to join forces with Zhang Shihui from the beginning and had no other plans.
Secondly, because Ning Weimin also modestly placed the word "people" after the word "hui", it can also fully reflect his respect and sincerity for Zhang Shihui, his friend.
So even though there is only Ning Weimin’s name on the license.
But Zhang Shihui was still happy and took out 25,000 yuan without hesitation.
This kind of excitement made Ning Weimin a little surprised. Instead, he shook his head and hurriedly gave him the necessary reminder.
"Shi Hui, my name is the only one on this license, why didn't you ask? Are you so trusting of me? Are you really afraid that I will trick you?"
Results To Ning Weimin's surprise, Zhang Shihui was actually a truly understanding person.
"Do you think I'm stupid? I'm on leave without pay, can I do business? When I ask, you will definitely have to ask me to resign so that my name can be listed. Then I want If you do it, won’t there be no way out?”
"Besides, are you going to trick me? I really don't believe it. Is our friendship worth this little money? Besides, if you are really short of money, then it's all over with just one word. I'm really happy to give it away. I'll give it to you."
"You're the one who always likes to tell ugly things. Well, I'll just make it clear to you, don't think this cigarette shop is in your name. It's all under my control. You, just don't worry about me cheating you..."
Look at this idea, how logical it is!
Ning Weimin couldn't help but smile and shake his head, this time not for Zhang Shihui, but for himself.
Yes, everyone will make progress. After three days apart, you should look at each other with admiration.
No wonder this guy can already pick his own stall.
He has really gained experience in the business world.
Now that you have a license, the next thing to do is, of course, to find a business location. Ordinarily, renting a house is not very convenient these days.
Because the economy is still in its infancy, the rent is not high, and everyone is still short of space. No one is willing to take this trouble.
But Ning Weimin and Zhang Shihui are different. They have a wide range of contacts and know each other from all walks of life.
Things that are difficult for others are relatively easy for them.
In fact, they found the facade house they needed without much trouble, and there were three options for them to choose from.
The first place was found by Qiao Wanlin, the No. 1 Hotel in Qianmen.
After Qiao Wanlin reported to the service bureau, he was mainly responsible for the hotel business.
Now the managers of major hotels and restaurants in Chongwen District are selling Qiao Wanlin's accounts.
For example, the current manager of Qianmen No. 1 Hotel heard that Qiao Wanlin was asking a friend to inquire about the front room.
He took the initiative to find Qiao Wanlin in private to express his kindness.
I am very willing to allocate a room on the first floor of my hotel and sublet it to Ning Weimin.
To be honest, the location of this hotel is actually quite good, and it is also very famous in history.
In August 1919, our Prime Minister came to Beijing from Tianjin to rescue students imprisoned by the Beiyang government, and lived here at that time.
The hotel is a Qing Dynasty-style wooden structure building with a construction area of 3,200 square meters and more than 80 guest rooms (sets).
It was a relatively high-end hotel in the early Republic of China. The original building has been well preserved to this day. It is a rare old hotel with the architectural style of the Qing Dynasty.
Ning Weimin really wants to open a tobacco and alcohol store here. Not only will the customer flow be sufficient, but he will also be able to do more business from hotel guests.
Even if you need more space, you can rent other rooms in the hotel, whichever way you look at it seems suitable.
But to be honest, Ning Weimin really wouldn't want to use this place if he had any other choice.
For no other reason than because this place is so good, the manager also gave me a huge discount on the price, which is obviously taking advantage of the public.
If they really want to settle down here, for Qiao Wanlin, it will be like having another weakness.
It also gave others a reason to attack and annihilate him.
You know, Ning Weimin is very optimistic about Qiao Wanlin's prospects.
In his opinion, Qiao Wanlin's presence in the service bureau can be of great help to his future development.
That is a huge wealth and a bridge to achieve a great cause.
However, he understood better that this bridge cannot be easily stepped on without going into dire straits.
In other words, such a relationship requires careful management and protection. It is actually a question of whether it is worth it or not.
He cannot easily waste Qiao Wanlin's energy on small things that do not affect the overall situation.
Not to mention that it may affect Qiao Wanlin's own career development.
The second place is a tin business kiosk at the west gate of the Temple of Heaven Park.
Of course the leaders of the Temple of Heaven Garden were willing to allocate this place to him because they had a good relationship with Ning Weimin.
The advantage is that it is your own place in the park, the rent is nominal, and there will be no interference from industrial and commercial taxes, and you can also do business with tourists.
The disadvantage is that it has the same hidden dangers as the First Hotel.
If this matter is known to the company, misunderstandings may easily occur.
I think he is a person who would trade the company's interests with the park for personal gain.
What's more, it is too close to Zhai Palace. People in Zhai Palace have to go in and out of the west gate of the Temple of Heaven to go to and from get off work.
Ning Weimin does not want his subordinates to know too much about things other than their own work.
So in the end, Ning Weimin chose the third house.
Bian Jiangong arranged it for a small courtyard house on Huanghuamen Street in Dongcheng District.
(End of this chapter)