Chapter 915 Paradise of Happiness
You really don’t know it until you see it, and you will be shocked when you see it.
Zou Guodong originally thought that he had seen Tokyo from a distance on the bus, so what was the point of close contact?
Surely no more surprises.
Unexpectedly, he didn’t realize that he was wrong again until he went to the street with Ning Weimin.
Because when you stand surrounded by high-rise buildings on all sides, you can only see a small patch of sky in downtown Tokyo when you look up.
You can clearly see the huge outdoor advertisements and the fashionable attire of young men and women filling the various buildings.
Feel the surging traffic on the street at close range, and the flow of people rushing towards you like waves.
Only then did Zou Guodong truly realize what a developed country is and what business prosperity is.
To put it bluntly, he felt dizzy even when he looked at a building with dozens of floors. He almost fell down when he raised his head for a long time.
Not to mention actually entering the large supermarkets where everything is covered in food and clothing.
Looking at the shelves full of colorful products, I saw that the customers around me were so happy that they opened their pockets to purchase.
It was really dazzling, and I turned around just looking at it.
Zou Guodong carefully and novelly visited the Ito-Yokado supermarket where Ning Weimin brought him.
Not only was he surprised by the abundance of goods, but he also found that no one was watching at all and he could wander here as he pleased.
See whatever you like, touch whatever you like.
And shopping inside is very comfortable. Even if he didn’t buy a penny, it didn’t matter. No one cared about him.
He was excited and scared at the same time. He lingered until Ning Weimin chose toiletries, bedding and clothes for him, and then reluctantly came out.
Then before Ning Weimin asked him, he took the initiative to express his surprise.
“Unexpectedly, it was really eye-opening. I have been to Hong Kong City twice. But apart from the airport, I just stayed in the hotel. I heard that there is a supermarket in Hong Kong City, but I thought it was bigger. I didn't go shopping in the department store. I didn't expect to find out today that the supermarket is very different from what I thought. It is indeed worthy of the word "super". It is not a shopping place. It's a paradise of happiness. Probably no one wants to go out to buy things here. Looking at the goods is like begging. If only BJ could have such a comfortable and bright environment with all kinds of goods. , just look at any supermarket, how can we mess around in our department store? Weimin, I really have to thank you, thanks to you for bringing me here, I have a little understanding of your intention, it is indeed different. , the gap in business philosophy is huge..."
Such a statement certainly made Ning Weimin happy.
"Great, you can think so, we didn't come here in vain. But don't be too surprised. In the current world, nothing will reach its peak. Just like the supermarket we came to today, Don’t think it’s big yet, this is just Tokyo, Japan. There are even bigger ones in the United States. Some of the parking lots are as big as football fields. They have everything to watch movies and eat. You can’t even move around in a day..."< br>
Zou Guodong was surprised when he heard this, "How big will it be, and how many floors will it take to solve it?"
"American supermarkets are all located in the suburbs, and the big supermarkets are all in one place. People who go there can do it by themselves." Driving. Every American has a car. They can buy everything a family needs for a week. Moreover, their shopping malls have been basically transformed into a paradise, with free food tastings, movie theaters and free playgrounds for children. It’s so comfortable that I don’t want to come out.”
Zou Guodong was speechless.
"Then this can only show that the economies of Japan and the United States are too developed. They are both car drivers, so they can naturally live such a good life. But if we are a big bicycle country, how can we compare with them? So, I have to pour cold water on you. If you want to replicate this kind of business in China, it will be difficult! First, the domestic retail industry for foreign companies has very restrictive policies. Our company can open its own franchise. The store is already a special case. Secondly, we Chinese people are far from being able to achieve such a level of consumption. If you don’t do well, you will have to pay for it!”
Ning Wei said this. Folk music. "Only if we have seen it first, can we imitate and learn from it. Of course, what you said makes sense. I admit that the domestic and foreign environments are very different, and there are indeed major obstacles. If you just take the medicine according to the prescription, you will get acclimated and have diarrhea. . But Mr. Zou, our country is so big, no matter how few rich people we have, we can afford a few stores in first-tier cities. Otherwise, who do we sell our company’s clothes to? Also, can’t we be flexible? Want to know? I think at least some of this business philosophy and method can be used in the operation of our discount stores. In the future, the business direction of discount stores will be targeted at those who have money to spend and like to occupy points. The discounts are very cheap. And as you said, everything in China is cheap. In this consumption environment, it will be of great benefit to us. I believe that soon, all the ground floor areas of Tianqiao shopping mall will be discounted. I’m afraid there won’t even be enough stores. My goal is to one day open a discount store under our future building.”
The last sentence made Zou Guodong suddenly enlightened.
“Ah, I understand. So that’s what you had in mind. That’s right. It would be quite suitable for a high-end shopping mall like this to be opened under our future building. Next to it is the high-end China World Hotel With Jianguo Hotel, we should have no worries about the customer base. You really have a long-term vision, and it seems that I am short-sighted again.”
Ning Weimin knew what Zou Guodong liked when talking to someone, so he didn't dare to raise his tail at this time, but said it very matter-of-factly.
"No, no, don't praise me. I'm just a little clever, bringing the low-end products from abroad to China as high-end products. When I came out, it was the other way around. I used our domestic high-end products. , I just go abroad to do low-end business. Only then is it possible to make a profit? What I rely on and occupy is just a little bit of information advantage and complementary resources.”
"What?" Zou Guodong was stunned by what Ning Weimin said. After tasting it for a long time, he still couldn't figure it out.
"Hey, isn't it? Even if you are humble, don't destroy your own prestige and enhance the ambition of others. I agree with complementary resources. But I can't agree. You said that low-end foreign products can be successful in China. High-end? I don’t believe it. Is it okay if you’re a junk shop? Also, you’re not a high-end restaurant.”
"It may not be true from a local perspective, but if you look at it from the perspective of an industry or an industry, it is like this."
Ning Weimin smiled calmly and continued to explain calmly, "Maybe I didn't explain it clearly. I said low-end in the catering industry because it is hard work, hard work, low threshold, and low profit. Normally speaking, it is high-end according to foreign situations. The profit from catering is at most 30%, because the cost of store space, decoration, ingredients, labor, and advertising is too great. I can still make money abroad, but it’s just because the Japanese are so rich now. I have the resources of good chefs, low labor costs, and lack of qualified competitors in Tokyo. Only by pushing the top and squeezing the bottom can I make profits."
"So in turn, pick up. Don’t look down on junk. You may not believe what I say. Although domestic second-hand electrical appliances and second-hand furniture are valuable, in Japan, these things are not only disposable, but also require money to throw away, especially large pieces of furniture. For pianos, bookcases, refrigerators, color TVs, etc., you have to spend money to buy coupons and put them on them, and then they have to be put in a designated place at a specific time before someone takes them away. You said these things have to be shipped to China, right? Is it high-end again? "
"How is it possible? The Japanese are really rich!"
Zou Guodong was even more stunned and incredulous.
“Don’t you believe it, why don’t I take you to pick it up tomorrow? Tomorrow is the day to throw out bulky garbage. I guarantee you can find electrical appliances that can still be used. However, I would like to remind you first, without permission It’s illegal to take it away.”
Zou Guodong finally reacted and realized that he was being squeezed.
“Screw you! It’s not illegal and I won’t do this. It’s just my second day in Japan and you’re trying to trick me like this! If I’m caught and deported, what will it do to you? What a benefit!”
Ning Weimin finally couldn’t help but laugh, “I don’t mean that. Actually, I just want to tell you that as long as you make money in a reasonable and legal way, there is no shame in it. What's wrong with my own shortcomings? To be honest, I haven't thought about opening a scrap company here in the future. I'll just find domestic workers to do the work and bring all Japan's metal resources back to China. . In this way, I made money, helped others make money, and also supported national construction. Let me sum up, this is the real killing of the rich to help the poor. Make money, the rich will be happy, and there will be fewer poor people. What a win-win situation!"
Zou Guodong really feels that his brain is not enough.
Astonished by these words, he couldn't understand why Ning Weimin was not afraid of losing his worth, and even had the idea of making money from scraps.
Doesn’t this mean he wants to be the King of Rags in Japan? It's also very whimsical.
If you want others to know, don’t laugh to death.
But the strange thing is that somehow, perhaps out of superstition, he vaguely felt that Ning Weimin might still be right.
This kid’s brain is not the structure of an ordinary person.
PS: Let me explain the situation. I have been very busy during the Spring Festival. There are many things at home, and I am even busier than at the end of the year. So updates stopped. And we have something to do and we have to go north to the cold zone soon. There is no guarantee. It will probably take a week to resume the normal update rhythm. I can only find time to write a few strokes during this period, so updates will have to be left to chance. Dear book friends, please forgive me. But don’t worry, your return ticket has already been purchased. The pace of life will normalize soon.
(End of this chapter)