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 knows how to cause trouble, but he is 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."< br>
Following him, he 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. , isn’t it? What’s more, these tens of millions are only theoretical wealth to me, and I can’t get it into my hands at all.”
“Let’s put aside the domestic trends and policy-related restrictions on personal wealth. , I don’t want to touch the profits on Yi La De’s account, because this is a start-up brand that is jointly invested by several companies, and it is not yet well-known. If you want to develop, become bigger and stronger, and finally break away from the essence of a leather bag company, then. You can’t just make quick money, and you can’t rely on OEM production.”
“I thought, after making money, you still have to use the money to do things, or invest in entities. The only way is to have your own R&D and factory. Only then can we talk about having a future. Just like what our Pierre Cardin China Corporation is doing now, that is the long-term plan.”
“In addition, increasing investment in the country will also serve the country. Investing money to hire people, build factories, and engage in research and development will not only provide employment opportunities for the society, but also increase profits and taxes for the country and promote the development of related domestic industrial chains. Don't underestimate the accessories needed for luggage production. A little bit, at least, I can at least support 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 Mr. Song. But doesn’t Mr. Song get much more than your 2% annual performance reward?”< br>
Zou Guodong was surprised by Ning Weimin's words.
However, he did not 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 so much..."
"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 Confuse you, okay? I’ll put a leaf on my forehead..."
"That’s not what I meant, I just didn’t expect you to have such an understanding of wealth. ...Yes, otherwise, you wouldn’t have given the patent for the Easy Lade tie to the company.”
“Haha, don’t give me a high hat. It’s not that pure, it’s not that noble, and it’s not selfish at all. The key is, what if I get tens of millions? In the current domestic environment, how can I spend it every day? Five-star hotels, drinking XO, eating Yan's Wings, and buying Picardons? My salary is enough for me. If the company gives me dividends from shareholders, it's just nothing. If I can just throw it away in the bank, I might as well let it be transferred, put into use, and continue to work. Besides, I can still make a living. If I am really short of money, I will ask my wife to make irresponsible remarks. , I can’t laugh at you, can you?”
Ning Weimin’s last words were just a joke, deliberately showing off that he still owns 1% of the shares 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! 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 noodles will be in vain. What are you thinking?"< br>
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 embarrassedly.
"Sorry, sorry, I was thinking about something..."
"I think you have something to say to me? Don't hide it, it's not like you What a temper."
Ning Weimin couldn't help feeling a little suspicious 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 casual chat with you. Just a few words, I found that the actual situation seems to have changed a lot, and I have some new ideas, and I may need to make some adjustments to the company's next plan. At this time, I don't know what to say. Okay..."
"It's okay, just tell me. There is no need to think carefully about it. Anyway, domestic affairs have nothing to do with me. I will definitely not seize power for anything. You might as well speak up about what you have decided, I will only help you make suggestions and come up with solutions. It is up to you to decide what to do in the end."
Ning Weimin was quite relaxed at this time, and he thought it was okay. If it doesn't concern you, you can hang it high.
Unexpectedly, 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 is planning 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 something unexpected happened, and at the last moment, the company was about to call a halt.
And Ning Weimin’s three clothing brands also have several branches built after these fast food restaurants.
Due to the limited housing supply in downtown areas, 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. All his wishful thinking will be in vain, and his clothing store may 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?
The company discovered 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 bet the financial director was preparing to hire employees and finally calculated the operating costs.
I think this project was too hasty. If it were to be put into operation, it would be risky, difficult to manage, involve high investment and low output.
Moreover, these chain fast-food restaurants may also conflict with the company's original French 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.
I have to say that he is indeed very depressed, but he cannot deny that Xiong Jianmin's opinion does 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 key to success 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.
Unexpectedly, 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 has a steady flow of money, small profits but quick turnover, and slowly earns reputation?
Nowadays, it seems that because Pierre Cardon has been promoted to a pedestal in China and its people-friendly business strategy 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 deliberately target you, he just discussed the matter. In fact, even I was criticized by him. Lao Xiong thinks that I have invested in the company You are also responsible for the loss, and the responsibility is greater than yours. After all, I am your boss. I couldn’t dissuade you from telling you, and 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 this is a regular Western restaurant. The management model is very different from that of this kind of chain store. Although Salia's model is simple, it needs to pay attention to all kinds of details. We have to explore all the standards ourselves. I am really powerless in this regard. I have to concentrate on getting this fast food done. What about the company’s other businesses?”
Zou Guodong thought Ning Weimin was angry when he saw that he didn’t speak, because he was afraid that he would hate Xiong Jianmin because of it. So that he could cause trouble again, he would explain to Xiong Jianmin again and again, 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 more concerned. Originally, when the building was completed, we should do the interior decoration according to the plan. After completing it this year, we can operate it as an office building for leasing. But now everyone in the company thinks that the plan should be changed. Abandon office buildings and turn to high-end hotels, foreign-related ones, not five-star but four-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, I think we should also occupy the land behind it and build another building according to the current standards. It would be better if the two buildings can be connected on the second or third floor. It's definitely not as good as the Guomao Building next door, but at least it won't be too far behind. In comparison, I thought this plan might not be very reliable, but the money in the company's account might not be enough. I heard you say today that the trolley suitcase can give the company 40 million 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 One hundred thousand, a lot of things need to be imported. Isn’t it too radical? The key is can you guarantee the occupancy rate? Although the hotel has high profits, the customer base may not be as stable as the office building.”
Zou Guodong agreed. Ning Weimin's words, but he also had reasons to maintain the original plan.
"Wei Min, we have considered everything you said. The reason for changing the plan is actually because the supply of high-end hotels in Beijing exceeds demand and it is becoming more and more difficult to book. Don't mention the Jingcheng Hotel. The Jianguo Hotel is almost fully occupied, and the occupancy rate of the Great Wall Hotel is as high as 13%. This business is extremely profitable. What can I say? Large investment means high threshold, and high threshold means high profit. Source, in fact, our company is not weak at all and has its own advantages. With the two golden brands of Pierre Cardin and Maxim, coupled with your altar palace, it is very attractive to European customers... ”
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. It requires continuous investment of huge amounts of money. If the ship is too big, it will be difficult to turn around. If the occupancy rate cannot be maintained, we will have to go back to the hotel. I really think it is better to build a hotel. Comprehensive commercial building insurance, if you feel that the office building is too monotonous and does not satisfy 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. There is really no need to build a hotel..."
However, his advice was rejected by Zou Guodong again.
“I understand your worries very much, but there are some situations you have to consider. Do you still remember Mr. Song’s plan to rent part of the building of the Capital Hotel a few years ago and build his own Pierre Cardin Hotel? After being rejected by the Jingcheng Hotel, Mr. Song actually never gave up, so this was 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. . The space here is small and the management method is too rigid, which is very inconvenient. With our own hotel, Mr. Song’s requirements for life and accommodation will be solved, won’t it?”
Now, Ning Weimin certainly had no doubts.
Because Zou Guodong has completely 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 this chapter)