"What? Could it be like this?"
Listening to Ning Weimin's words, Axia was not only surprised, but also inexplicably excited as if she saw her own future.
"Please wait a moment, let me do the math first."
As she said that, she ran to the bar, found paper, pen and calculator, and then devoted herself to the numbers. in the calculation.
After a while, Axia's expression became obviously brighter when she raised her head again.
"Okay, I admit that the parking fees in Tokyo are indeed much more attractive than those in Port City. From the perspective of return rate, it seems to be pretty good and worth it. Especially, parking lots are different from other real estate investments and do not require buildings. The initial investment is small and you can start operations soon. Considering Japan's frequent earthquakes, this kind of real estate investment is very safe..."
It's just that the good times don't last long, so I just said a few words about investment. As for the benefits of the parking lot, Axia gradually frowned again, seemingly still troubled.
"But is this the whole reason why you decided to invest in a parking lot? I'm still a little worried. I don't have to pour cold water on it. The main reason is that the land in Tokyo is increasing, and the parking lot charges cannot be as high as the land. Is it going to rise so fast? There is a ceiling for the fees in this business. I can’t just write a note to the customer, just for the sake of dignity, and they will never object.”
“If you take into account the long-term rising trend and speed of land in Tokyo, then there is a problem with the rate of return in this industry. If you want to make the investment more cost-effective, that is to say, we can only buy parking lots, not rent them. But this is There will be a problem, the scale of operation will be very limited.”
“But even so, judging from the current increase in land prices, the parking lot seems to have the smallest increase among all commercial real estate, not us. The return on investment from directly buying other types of commercial properties is huge. So is it worth it? Even if we worry about running the parking lot, it still has to be managed. If we haven’t bought the store and rented it out to make money, wouldn’t it be a waste of money? ?”
"The most critical issue is the land. It will definitely not be easy for us to get those good lots that can be full of cars. No one is willing to sell the golden chicken that lays golden eggs. Besides, even if we get it, we will inevitably make the same mistakes again. But if the land is No, if we buy it, how can we guarantee that there will be enough vehicles willing to park in our parking lot? "
"As you just said, ordinary office workers in Tokyo cannot afford daily use? If we only have a few cars to park on weekends, then we will suffer a huge loss..."
Speaking of this, Axia. His face became gloomy again and he became worried.
It seems that she already thinks that Ning Weimin is a little too optimistic. This idea was just a whim, and she failed to fully consider various shortcomings in advance.
However, this was not actually the case. Her troubles were nothing to Ning Weimin. It did not trouble him at all. Instead, it made him laugh.
"Axia, you are really good at calculating accounts. I still have a clear memory of your grace when you were in charge of the underground bank. But your expertise also limits you a bit. I'm not telling you, you are too focused on numbers, and your business can be ruined." It's not a purely mathematical question. In this matter, you have just ignored one of the most important issues, which is to consider the changes in people, the changes in the city, and the changes in Japan's economic model. ."
Ning Weimin's words were immediately met with an unconvinced retort,
"Isn't it? We are just considering whether to invest in a parking lot. Do we still need to study it? Relevant professional knowledge in psychology, urban studies, and the financial industry? Mr. Ning, please don’t be so exaggerated, right? It seems like you can accurately predict future trends! If that’s the case, why not go to Hong Kong City and become a Feng Shui master? . A building worth at least a million..."
Although these words were polite, they were obviously full of sarcasm.
However, Ning Weimin didn't mind at all. He had the urge to laugh because Axia accidentally touched the truth without knowing it.
"Yes, I can't accurately predict the future. But people's needs always have to be considered, right? The most profitable business cannot be separated from people's needs. In my opinion, business is the study of people, because economic activities are all driven by People dominate. So once you understand people, business will be successful, whether it is speculation or investment."
Ning Weimin lied against his will, but he couldn't. The restrained smile and continued pretentious words gave Axia the illusion that he was very generous, and she also had an unfathomable feeling.
She couldn't help but feel that what she just said was a bit excessive, so she immediately restrained her frivolity and paid attention to his opinion again.
"Mr. Ning, do you mean that parking lots in Tokyo will become scarce soon? Will the Japanese no longer mind the high parking fees? Is this possible? Are you really so sure? ?”
Axia’s question this time was not due to an emotional rebound, but simply out of curiosity and sincere asking for advice.
Ning Weimin did not hesitate to teach her and explained all his thoughts to her in detail.
“Why is it impossible? Tokyo is the largest city in Japan... No, as the largest city in Asia, the population density of this city is too high, and it is now in an extremely prosperous period. The appreciation of the yen has led to The stock market and real estate market are soaring, and many Japanese are making money. Not only are they happy to spend money, but there are also more luxury imported cars on the street. You must be aware of this, right? There is a new major in the economic field. The vocabulary specifically explains this economic phenomenon, called the 'wealth effect', which means that when people have more assets, their willingness to consume will be relatively enhanced..."
Axia nodded in approval of these situations. , but still has her own reservations.
“I admit that since the opening of the business, as the stock and property markets have risen day by day, the customers in the store have spent more and more lavishly. But those people are either the president or the president, or they are doctors, Lawyers and famous artists are, after all, a high-end class in Japan and belong to a minority group. You wouldn’t expect the luxury cars these people buy to fill all the parking lots in Tokyo, right?”
“No, You are wrong. This economic phenomenon has just begun. Its real impact not only affects individuals, but also affects families, businesses, and even the entire economic system. If you don’t believe it, you might as well look at the taxi industry. Let me take a look at it this time. When I arrived in Tokyo, I felt that the biggest change in this city is that it is harder to get a taxi. Especially at night, it is not the customer who chooses the taxi, but the driver. Even if you have money, you may not be able to get a taxi. They will be disliked. Taxi drivers only like customers who wave 10,000 yen bills and don’t need to use odometers. Look, is the taxi fare ceiling starting to disappear? Isn’t this a problem that can be explained by numbers alone? ?" These words struck a chord, leaving Axia speechless on the spot.
While watching Axia start to think silently with a confused expression, Ning Weimin explained further.
“I personally understand this situation as a ‘run on social resources’. Axia, the expansion of the speculative market will stimulate people’s desires. And no matter how fast a city develops, it cannot keep up with people’s greed and luxury. The speed of expansion. Don’t underestimate human desires. People in ancient times were so arrogant and indulgent that they had a lot of sex, but people today can buy all the brands of luxury cars in the world just to show off.”
“The key. This phenomenon can also spread from top to bottom, and spread horizontally. When the company owner makes money, he certainly wants to improve the company's operating efficiency and the treatment of employees. Since he is willing to provide free taxi tickets to employees for business needs, then if taxis What if the market supply exceeds demand? Wouldn't companies purchase special cars to meet their business needs? Wouldn't they reimburse parking expenses for employees? And for employees, their companies must provide this. It’s convenient and you don’t have to worry about calling a taxi anymore, which will lead to jealousy, envy and imitation from other companies in the same industry.”
“In short, Japan’s unusual and rapid economic prosperity will eventually happen. As a result, some things that could have been sufficient to meet social needs have become tense, and things that were already scarce will become even more scarce, and will eventually become available to the highest bidder, raising the cost of living here to an incredible level. The key to how profitable the business is is how long the Japanese economy will continue to prosper and how greedy and inflated the Japanese are. This is the basis for my optimism about the future trend of this industry. To put it bluntly, it is. Seizing social resources that are bound to become scarce in the future.”
From shallow to deep, there is evidence.
Although all analysis is still speculation, Ning Weimin's rigorous thinking logic and sufficient understanding of Japanese society and human nature make Axia unable to help but admire and respect him.
And this is not over yet, Ning Weimin's eloquence is also full of bewitching tension.
“Seriously, do you know what’s the best thing about the parking lot business? That is, this need for space is just like people need to eat, it is a rigid need that people almost cannot avoid. As long as If you have a car, you need space to park it. Unless you are willing to let the car you buy be used as a decoration and never drive on the road, and because it is so grassroots, no one will notice what we do. Believe me, the Tokyo taxi market will soon be around. The abnormal situation will be transmitted to the parking lot industry. We will not worry about the lack of customers in this business for too long.”
“Listen to my advice, don’t waste your energy worrying about prices. Forgot, I am a mainlander, and I have the deepest feelings about social resources. I know better than anyone that even the fairest rationing system, the strictest control methods and punitive measures cannot limit a scarce resource. The price. Everyone will always compare themselves to a truly reasonable price for what they need. In times of famine, even an inconspicuous piece of bread has to be exchanged for gold. ”
"If you still can't rest assured, you might as well think about it again, how do the really rich people get rich? Needless to say about other places, let's talk about the place you are most familiar with - Hong Kong City. Do you know? Those real tycoons rely on nothing else but rent collection. As far as I know, almost all the people's livelihood industries in Hong Kong City are firmly controlled by the four major families. It is no exaggeration to say that the people of Hong Kong City only need to open their eyes in the morning. We must put the money into the pockets of the four major families.”
“Among them, Tycoon Li of Yangtze River Industries, in addition to the real estate industry, is trying to control the city’s electricity industry, water conservancy and other people’s livelihood industries. The Zheng family has always firmly controlled the bus and jewelry industries in Hong Kong City. Another tycoon, Li, controls the shipping and natural gas industries in Hong Kong City. Although they only collect rent, the Guo family controls most of the properties in Hong Kong City. It makes no contribution to society. But it is the kind of livelihood that no one can escape that is the most nourishing and the only way to create a wealthy and famous family. And now we have found an opportunity that few people have noticed, a project that involves people's livelihood, even if it is not what we expected. It’s so good, and at least it allows us to have peace of mind like these successful people. This opportunity may never come once in our life, are you going to miss it?”
Axia was finally convinced, and now At this time, he showed the playfulness of "a little girl willing to be inferior" and praised her heartily.
"Mr. Ning, I understand, you still have a unique vision. On this matter... I listen to you. Even if I have to suffer a loss in the return rate of the land price, I will admit it. I will not let go of the mistakes. No way, you are so eloquent. At worst, I was impulsive and my mind was funny."
I suddenly changed my mind and my whole spirit became happy.
Although admitting defeat is not a happy thing, Axia is still mostly happy at this time because Ning Weimin has relieved her of her psychological burden.
But the problem is that when Ning Weimin heard what she said, it was different.
Ning Weimin couldn't help but put down the wine glass in his hand and drank it with displeasure.
"What are you talking about? It seems like I am deliberately tempting you and deceiving you. You little woman is really difficult to deal with. I am obviously trying to make you rich with good intentions. Why am I trying to get you rich? Do you think you are taking the risk together? If you want to force it, forget it..."
As expected of a mother, Axia immediately took action and poured Ning Weimin a glass of XO in time. To show apology.
"Mr. Ning, don't argue with me. You also said that I am a little woman. Of course I have no knowledge. To be honest, I am very grateful to you and I have absolutely no intention of doubting you. In fact, I know very well what you mean. You have helped me much more than I have done for you. I will repay you..."
This is true. There is no man in the world who can't stand a beautiful woman. A bitch who can't stop saying nice things.
This is natural gender suppression engraved in genes.
Ning Weimin's complexion immediately improved.
"Forget it, you have said so, then I will completely dispel your worries. You might as well seriously consider whether you want to do it with me. I really don't force you..."< br>
Axia didn't say anything this time, but smartly brought another plate of cut oranges to Ning Weimin.
Use a smiling expression and gentle service to resolve his remaining dissatisfaction. (End of this chapter)