Chapter 401 It’s such a waste, right?
"Are they treated so differently?"
Seeing Park Hyo Min dial the phone in one go, Park So Yeon's eyes flashed with helplessness.
She just made two phone calls to Huang Xu, but he didn't answer either of them, and he didn't even reply to any messages.
But now Park Hyo Min's call had only been dialed for less than ten seconds, but Huang Xu over there was directly connected.
This contrast between extremes made her really uncomfortable.
But if Huang Xu knew what she was thinking, he would definitely say that he was really wronged.
He really didn't have time just now and couldn't leave.
When Park So Yeon called, he was having a selfless and fierce fight with Goo Hara in the bedroom.
Not to mention his cell phone was in the living room, even if it was in the room, he didn't have the time or the mood to answer the phone.
As for why Park Hyo Min's phone number was answered by him as soon as he dialed it.
That can only be said to be a coincidence.
He had just finished the battle and was coming out to get water when he heard the ringtone of his cell phone, so he naturally answered the call quickly.
Then facing Park Hyomin's doubts and worries, he had no intention of hiding anything and simply told Park Hyomin the results of the afternoon discussion.
And after that, he showed even more concern to her.
"You guys have a good rest these two days and try to recover as soon as possible."
"Then in a few days, get ready to go to China with Girls' Generation to participate in the recording of a variety show."
"This is China's flagship variety show, we must take it seriously!"
"Nai, thank you boss min, we will have a good rest."
"You should also go to bed early and pay attention to your health."
Listening to Huang Xu's comfort, Park Xiaomin completely relaxed at this time. After hearing Huang Xu's explanation to himself and his teammates, he also said a few sweet words to the phone, and then hung up the phone.
Although she really wanted to chat with Huang Xu for a few more words, she hung up the phone readily when she saw the people who had gathered around her and even wanted to press her ears.
Then he looked at his teammates around him with a smile, and slowly recounted what Huang Xu had just said on the phone.
"Huang Xu just said on the phone that we don't have to worry about the program team. We came back just now because we are too tired and need a rest."
"And the most important thing is that we need to adjust our status and participate in the most popular variety show in China in a few days."
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Just when Park Hyo-min was in the dormitory, happily sharing the good news brought by Huang Xu with her teammates, on the other side was in Yongshan Apartment.
After Huang Xu hung up the call from Park Hyomin, he saw the missed call from Park Soyeon on his phone, and then shook his head gently.
"Why can't everyone sit still?"
"Obviously, I made it clear to Xiaomin last night that it's none of your business. You don't have to worry about the changes in the program team."
"Why can't you calm down?"
Just as Huang Xu kept shaking his head at the phone, Goo Hara's voice came from behind.
"Oppa, why don't you come back?"
"Oh, I drank some water and it's coming now."
Hearing Goo Hara's call, Huang Xu put his complaints about Park So Yeon behind and walked towards the bedroom with a bottle of water.
For him now, Goo Hara is the most important.
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The next morning.
Huang Xu pulled out his arm from under Goo Hara.
After a little movement, his arms were a little numb after being held by Goo Hara all night, and then he kissed Hara gently on her forehead.
Then I got up, washed up, made breakfast, and drove to the company.
But when he came to the company, he was surprised to find that his uncle Huang Wenfu had not come to the company today.
This makes Huang Xu feel strange.
You must know that my uncle has basically been busy in the company from dawn to dusk in the past six months.
In the past, whenever Huang Xu came to the company, he would basically be busy here.
Even though he was here today, he didn't show up yet, which made Huang Xu a little surprised.
However, he didn't call his uncle to urge him. Instead, he returned to his office, made a cup of tea, and slowly thought about the next development plans.
For example, the establishment of Goo Hara's franchise company, and some subsequent development issues of the company.
And time also passed slowly in Huang Xu's contemplation.
At early ten o'clock in the morning, after Huang Xu had finished drinking two pots of tea, Huang Wenfu finally appeared in the company.
"Xiao Xu, why did you suddenly come to the company today?"
"Didn't you say you were going to China and taking Goo Hara for two days?"
Huang Wenfu was also very surprised when he saw Huang Xu suddenly appeared.
He remembered that Huang Xu had specifically told him three or four days ago that he would go back for a while and take Goo Hara around for a good rest before she returned.
As a result, just a few days later, he suddenly appeared at the company.
This startled him, and then he teased Huang Xu.
"Why did you come back suddenly? You didn't want to make a surprise check on my attendance, right?"
"Uncle, what did you say?"
"Why did I come here to check your attendance?"
Listening to his uncle's teasing, Huang Xu responded with a wry smile, and then poured him a cup of tea.
Let’s not talk about the fact that he is his uncle and a shareholder of the company. Let’s talk about his position in the company, which is the company’s CEO.
Regardless of whether he is present or not, he is basically responsible for all matters of the company, big and small.
Although I dare not say that I have everything to do every day, there are still trivial matters.
How could he check his attendance?
So Huang Xu then explained to his uncle why he came back so quickly.
Huang Wenfu frowned as he listened to Huang Xu's story. Especially when he heard that Huang Xu asked everyone to come back, he also looked at Huang Xu with concern.
"Is this so troublesome? Why did you call everyone back?"
"Is it so serious?"
"Actually, it's not that troublesome. The main purpose of bringing them all back this time is actually to let them all rest."
"Then we just take this opportunity to let them correct their attitude and not dare to make their own decisions anymore."
"That's fine, as long as you have a plan."
"But you have been out for so long, so you should definitely take a rest."
When Huang Wenfu heard that Huang Xu and the others had made arrangements, he no longer cared about this matter, and then asked Huang Xu.
"So what's the matter with you coming here today?"
"Well, I do have something to ask you about."
Huang Xu chuckled, then looked at his uncle and asked.
"Uncle, do you still remember what we said a few days ago about the direct-operated store changing hands?"
"Remember, didn't I already agree?"
"Yes, you agreed, but didn't you say you wanted to investigate and set a reasonable transfer price?"
"How is the inspection going now?"
"This?"
When Huang Xu asked this, Huang Wenfu didn't mean to hide anything and started telling the story directly.
"After you told me about this two days ago, I went out to visit some franchisees and some friends in the catering industry."
"Generally speaking, for the transfer of mature stores that have already opened like our direct-operated stores, the price is basically related to the monthly turnover and the payback cycle."
"Generally speaking, as long as the payback period of these stores does not exceed two years, someone will be willing to take over."
"Two years? It seems that people here are quite tolerant."
When Huang Xu heard this number, a trace of emotion appeared on his face.
Being able to make back the capital within two years is actually not bad at all. It can even be said to be a good investment business.
As for why he was feeling emotional, it was of course because he had seen too many advertisements for investment and franchising in China in his previous life.
In those advertisements, not to mention two years, one year is considered a relatively slow return.
There are also endless brands that can pay back their investment in less than one year and seven or eight months. In fact, Huang Xu has heard some people say that the investment can be repaid in three or four months, and the next step will be purely money-making projects.
It can be said that those advertisements are all exaggerated.
It is precisely because of this that many people who don’t know much about catering, or even know it at all, are deceived after seeing advertisements.
The final consequence was that the restaurant closure rate in those years skyrocketed, even exceeding 50%.
It can be said that for every two newly opened stores, one store closes.
This is just the average data. Some franchise brands are even more deceptive. It is not a question of how many franchises go bankrupt, but how many franchises can still survive.
One can imagine how ruthlessly these people cut leeks.
Even if Huang Xu had not been helped by Zhang Rui to adjust, he might have been one of them and lost all his money.
But these were all digressions. After Huang Xu sighed a few words in his heart, he asked his uncle.
"So uncle, how much should we set?"
"We?"
Huang Wenfu pondered for a moment, and then tentatively asked Huang Xu.
"Maybe it will take about a year and a half to get back the money?"
"One and a half years? Isn't it a bit much?"
Huang Xu couldn't help but think after listening to his uncle's words.
One and a half years to pay back the investment is already good in the market, and there should be many people who want to take over.
But he was thinking about the data he just saw. The average payback period for the company's franchisees is basically about one year.
Even some stores with good locations and good business may not even need a year to recover their capital.
So after thinking for a while, he then said to his uncle.
"Why don't we lower the price a bit? If the business is good and the potential is great, we can ask for more."
"Those whose businesses are relatively mediocre, we will make them slightly cheaper."
"In this way we can quickly change hands of those stores and settle down as early as possible."
“That’s okay. Although I’ll earn a little less, I’ll get back much faster.”
Huang Wenfu thought about it in his mind, agreed with Huang Xu, and then asked him.
"To whom will it be transferred?"
"Are they the celebrities you mentioned a few days ago? Or are you looking for interested franchisees?"
"I'll finish my busy work for the past two days and go ask Kim Jong Kook to see how many people want him."
"Then let's sum it up."
After Huang Xu saw his uncle nodding in agreement, he then looked at Huang Wenfu again.
"Uncle, now that the matter here is settled, it's time to discuss another matter."
"Do you have any ideas about domestic franchise projects?"
"What?"
"Domestic projects?"
Huang Wenfu was also startled when he heard Huang Xu's question.
The two of them just made the decision a few days ago to reduce South Korea's assets and invest in the domestic market.
Why are you asking yourself what you think now?
Although he was more curious, as Huang Xu's uncle, he could still guess it even though Huang Xu had changed a lot from before.
"Have you found the target?"
"Well, when I returned to China this time, I happened to see a project that seemed very promising."
"And if we do it well, maybe the company will have a chance to go public."
After seeing that his uncle had figured it out, Huang Xu naturally stopped hiding it and directly told his uncle about his views and understanding of the milk tea shop.
Of course, when I was telling this, I also told my uncle that he wanted to help Goo Hara open a franchise company.
Huang Wenfu, who was listening with interest at first, suddenly changed his expression after hearing that Huang Xu wanted to help Goo Hara open a franchise company.
Although he didn't understand the milk tea industry, listening to Huang Xu's explanation, he felt that it had a lot to do.
At least you can give it a try.
He just helped Goo Harla open the company, which was a bit incomprehensible to him.
After Huang Xu finished speaking, he pondered for a while, and then he said to Huang Xu hesitantly.
"Xiao Xu, I have no objection to you opening a milk tea chain store."
“Although I am not a young person and I don’t know much about this industry, when I returned to China some time ago, I also saw the business of the milk tea shops on the commercial street.”
"I will certainly not object to your getting involved in this area."
"It's just that you're helping Goo Harla open the company. Should you think about it?"
"Isn't this a bit too sudden?"
"Uncle, I know, I have actually been thinking about this for a long time."
After listening to his uncle's advice, Huang Xu was not angry. He knew that his uncle was doing this for his own good and was afraid that he would be deceived and hurt by Goo Hara.
After all, the two of them had deep feelings about the huge profits of joining the company in the past half year.
So he smiled and poured a cup of tea for his uncle, and then explained slowly.
"Actually, I initiated this matter on my own initiative."
"You also know that besides Ha La, I also have Sunny."
"They are following me now so anonymously, and I also want to give them a guarantee."
“That’s why I thought of helping her set up a company.”
"I know your idea is to compensate them, but it's a bit too much for you to help her set up a company."
Huang Wenfu nodded to express his understanding, and then wanted to say a few words of persuasion.
But before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Huang Xu.
"What a waste, right?"
Huang Xu looked at his uncle, directly said the words he had not yet said, and then continued to explain.
“Actually speaking, it’s not really a waste.”
"The milk tea industry also belongs to the category of catering, but after all, it is still very different from our restaurant industry."
"By helping Hara set up a company in Seoul, we can use this place as a testing ground. We can experiment with many things in advance."
"The market, the taste, even the audience, the market feedback of the product."
"When we have a clear experiment here, when we return to China to start business, will we be able to get twice the result with half the effort?"
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Just when Huang Xu was persuading his uncle with earnest words, the protagonist of the incident, Goo Hara, had just woken up from a deep sleep.
"Is it already past ten o'clock?"
As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw the sunlight coming from the gap in the curtains. Then she picked up her phone and checked the time.
But then, she saw the message Huang Xu left for her on her mobile phone.
"I'm busy at the company. There's breakfast I left for you in the kitchen. Remember to eat it."
"Well, okay Oppa!"
Reading Huang Xu's message, a bright smile appeared on Goo Hara's face.
This feeling of someone caring and remembering me is really great.
However, feeling the weakness coming from her body, she patted her head in distress.
"Why can't you beat Oppa?"
"Obviously my physical strength has become much stronger."
He patted his head in distress and muttered softly.
"No, I have to train harder. Sooner or later, I will let Oppa know what it feels like to lose!"
Goo Hara, who once again strengthened her faith, got up, washed herself briefly, and happily tasted the breakfast Huang Xu made for herself.
Then he seemed to remember something and dialed a phone number.
"Oppa, do you have time?"
"Let's meet at noon!"
(End of chapter)