Chapter 432 Wishful Thinking
"Mr. Jia, how do you think the business of this store is?"
"Business is indeed good. If it were introduced in China, there should be many young people pursuing it."
Jia Yueting first expressed his affirmation of the music restaurant and bar business, then changed the subject and spoke to Huang Xu in a slightly disappointed tone.
"But this business, even if it reaches the domestic market, is only a few hundred million in size at most. If you want to impress me, it is still not enough!"
Although this is a bit pretentious, for him, the CEO of a listed company whose net worth has exceeded tens of billions and has the prospect of hundreds of billions in the future, it is really not bragging.
He really looks down on this business, which is only a few hundred million in size.
As for Huang Xu and Sunny, the corners of their mouths twitched involuntarily when they heard Jia Yueting's powerful words.
Even if he doesn’t like a business worth hundreds of millions of Chinese dollars, doesn’t he know that this is already a business that most people would never dare to dream of?
Fortunately, Huang Xu quickly regained his composure, considered his tone, and then said to Jia Yueting.
"Of course, you don't value hundreds of millions, but what if the scale of this business can exceed tens of billions, and there is a blue ocean market with prospects of hundreds of billions?"
"If so, the situation would be different."
"But how do you prove it?"
Although when Huang Xu said that the business of music restaurants and pubs could reach tens of billions or even hundreds of billions, Jia Yueting was also aroused.
But as a well-known pancake master, he would not believe Huang Xu directly just because of his two words.
At least Huang Xu needs to tell enough information to convince himself.
Huang Xu naturally knew about this kind of thing, so he paused, organized his words, and then started telling Jia Yueting.
"Nowadays, the most common way of entertainment in China, apart from a few coffee shops, is basically various bars and nightclubs, or various KTVs."
"As for billiard halls and Internet cafes, they are actually not suitable for socializing with many people."
"This kind of music restaurant and music pub model is more suitable for friends to come here to listen to music, chat and relax after get off work."
"The main focus is partying, getting drunk, healing and making friends. This is also the selling point of this store since its opening."
As he spoke, Huang Xu pointed to the scene in the hall outside the private room to confirm his statement.
Jia Yueting looked at the hall along Huang Xu's finger, nodded in agreement, and then said to Huang Xu.
"Yes, there is indeed no place like yours in the country that is suitable for young people to gather for leisure."
"But how did you calculate your scale of tens of billions or even hundreds of billions?"
"Okay, since you agree with what I said before, then things are relatively simple. Next, we only need to settle an account."
After Huang Xu saw that Jia Yueting agreed with his idea, he relaxed a little, then organized his words and began to take stock.
"Take the current model of this store as an example. The main target customers of this store are young people who have just graduated a few years ago and have a good job income."
"In China, I have made calculations before. According to different regions, different housing rents and staff wages, basically the per capita consumption is more than 100 to 300, which can allow the store to survive."
"This level of consumption can basically be supported by popular business districts in first- and second-tier cities, or in landmark areas where young people gather."
"Calculate how many places in the country meet the conditions, how many stores can be opened, and how big the market is."
"Is it more than one hundred to three hundred per capita?"
After hearing this, Jia Yueting recalled the current domestic wage standards and consumption levels, and finally gave a number.
"About four hundred to five hundred?"
"Almost, but this is only now. With the development of time and the progress of society, the number of stores that can be supported will become more and more."
"But this is only a few billions at most!"
"Okay, even if you round it all up and you have tens of billions, there is still a huge gap between the hundreds of billions you mentioned?"
"Of course, if we only count this, it would be a scale of tens of billions. But what if there is a larger market that has not yet been calculated?"
Huang Xu gave it a try at first, and after Jia Yueting's curiosity was aroused again, he spoke slowly.
"In addition to urban white-collar workers, there is actually a much larger market, which is the college student population."
"Their spending power is actually no worse than that of white-collar workers, they have more free time, and they like to party more."
"Their number is not small. According to data from the Ministry of Education, there should be more than 25 million college students in school this year."
"And the most important thing is that this number is still increasing year by year."
"This"
"Even if this is the case, it won't reach 100 billion."
After Huang Xu's calculations, Jia Yueting was actually very satisfied with the business of the music tavern.
This kind of blue ocean market with few competitors and a scale of tens of billions, even if it has nothing to do with his original main business, he will not let it go.
It's still okay if you can at least do some layout in the early stages.
But when facing Huang Xu, he would not show it, but continued to deny the issue of market size with a blank face.
Now he still wants to force Huang Xu, or in other words, hit the opponent.
At least he can't get the initiative.
When Huang Xu saw this, he also smiled directly.
He is not afraid of Jia Yueting's fault, but he is afraid that he is not interested.
Now that his heart has started to move, Huang Xu is naturally confident to convince the other party.
"Of course, if we just rely on pubs, we will definitely not be able to reach a scale of 100 billion, but who said that music pubs just simply sell wine."
"I wonder what you know about beer?"
With that said, Huang Xu pointed to the beer on the table and asked Jia Yueting.
Although Jia Yueting didn't know what Huang Xu was selling, he still nodded very cooperatively.
“I drank a lot when I was in college, but now I drink less.”
"Okay, then you must know some home-brewed beer and craft beer, right?"
"Well, I understand a little bit."
"What if, after the number of stores reaches a certain level, we start to produce some craft beer and sell it in the pub?"
"And it's not just beer, but also liquor and red wine. In fact, you can produce and sell them yourself."
"If you say so, the market would be more than 100 billion!"
After listening to Huang Xu's explanation, Jia Yueting was slightly surprised. After being stunned for a moment, he joked with Huang Xu with a smile.
Then he picked up the wine bottle, poured a glass of wine for Huang Xu, and then said to Huang Xu in a sighing tone.
"Coming here to see you this time is really eye-opening for me. It's really a worthwhile trip!"
"Are all young people today as good as you?"
"If this is the case, I feel like I am behind the times and can't keep up with the times!"
"You are joking, you are at the age of struggle now, how can you fall behind!"
Huang Xu picked up the wine glass and clinked it with Jia Yueting. After drinking the wine, he looked at the excitement in his eyes and continued.
"Mr. Jia, you don't think that this is all you need to open a bistro."
"Actually, there is another great benefit for you that I haven't mentioned yet?"
"Oh, more?"
At this time, Jia Yueting was really shocked.
He did not expect that at this time, Huang Xu's surprise had not yet been finished. Even looking at Huang Xu's expression, there was a big move waiting for him.
Therefore, I looked at Huang Xu with interest again, cooperated with his performance, and waited for Huang Xu's answer.
But Huang Xu did not continue to talk about it this time, but explained directly to him:
"In addition to the financial benefits mentioned earlier, there is actually another huge benefit, which is the elimination of artist trainees."
"Deletion of trainees?"
After listening to Huang Xu's words, Jia Yueting quickly understood what Huang Xu was talking about, and then showed a surprised expression.
Since so many pubs can be opened, a lot of bands or singers are needed.
In this case, they can come into contact with a large number of school bands, or folk bands and singers.
Of course, there will be many young handsome men and beauties appearing in the tavern.
And you can arrange store managers to pay attention to these capable and potential people at any time, and then start one step in advance and sign them to your company for training.
This saves a lot of time and effort in selecting the right candidate.
This is of huge benefit to his grand entertainment strategy. After thinking about this, the way he looked at Huang Xu changed again, and he even regretted why he didn't meet Huang Xu earlier.
After these few days of communication, he discovered that Huang Xu not only had insights and sense for video websites, but also for film and television entertainment that far exceeded ordinary people.
And the idea is also very in tune with my own.
Now it seems that he also has a very deep understanding of entertainment brokerage companies, even much better than himself.
So after he got excited, he said to Huang Xu.
"Mr. Huang, now I really know you. I underestimated you before."
"How old are you, I'll ask you to call me Xiaoxu."
"Come on, brother, let me pour you a glass of wine. Let's have a good drink together."
"Thank you, Boss Jia, for looking up to me, me"
"Oh, I still call you Boss Jia, brother."
Jia Yueting didn't wait for Huang Xu to finish speaking, and interrupted him directly. He took Huang Xu's hand to express his closeness to him.
Born in 1973, he was actually almost 20 years older than Huang Xu. It was obviously more appropriate for Huang Xu to call him uncle.
But after seeing Huang Xu's talent, he naturally wanted to express his closeness to Huang Xu.
You can't really let Huang Xu call him uncle.
After seeing this situation, how could Huang Xu refuse?
So in the following time, the two of them listened to the singing on the stage, and ended today's dinner in a brother-in-law atmosphere.
When the last two people came out of the tavern, they were already arm in arm.
In the car back to the hotel, the two of them still had a lively chat, and they even felt like they were about to burn incense and say goodbye.
When they finally arrived at the hotel, the two of them were reluctant to leave.
After several minutes of commotion, the two were separated.
After parting, Sunny finally helped the drunk Huang Xu to the front of the car.
Just when she was worried about how to stuff Huang Xu into the car, Huang Xu suddenly stood up straight.
"Okay sunny, I'm fine."
"Huh??"
"Aren't you drunk?"
Looking at Huang Xu who suddenly stood up straight as if he was not drunk, Sunny was also startled.
Huang Xu looked at Sunny's appearance, rubbed her hair with his hands, and then said to her who was still shocked.
"Let's go, get in the car first."
"You don't want our current photos to be on the headlines tomorrow!"
"Okay, get in the car first."
Seeing that Huang Xu seemed to be fine, Sunny immediately walked to the car and sat in the driver's seat.
At this time, Huang Xu also took out a bottle of water from the trunk and sat in the passenger seat.
Seeing that Huang Xu had already sat down and fastened his seat belt, Sunny slowly started the vehicle.
However, it was obvious that she couldn't concentrate on driving at all, and she turned to look at Huang Xu from time to time.
Huang Xu said a little helplessly when he saw this situation.
"What's wrong sunny, is there anything strange about me?"
"Yes, you are obviously not drunk, why did you do that just now?"
"Of course I made it for him to see!"
"Why?"
Sunny looked at Huang Xu with some confusion, obviously not understanding why Huang Xu did this.
Huang Xu looked at Sunny helplessly, and then explained.
"What do you say about this thing?"
"It can only be said that this is a unique wine table culture in China!"
"Okay, but your acting skills are so good that I can't tell whether you are drunk or not."
Although she didn't understand, Sunny didn't hesitate, but made a comment on Huang Xu's acting skills just now.
She really thought Huang Xu was really drunk just now.
As a result, Huang Xu now said that he was all pretending, which made her a little hard to accept.
As an idol, she is also an idol who has been trained in acting, but her acting skills are not as good as Huang Xu's.
Huang Xu also smiled proudly after listening to Sunny's words.
"Hey, I don't know if you have heard of this sentence."
"A man is drunk enough to act until you cry."
"What?"
Sunny heard Huang Xu suddenly switch to Chinese and say a common saying. Her brain did not react for a while and did not understand what Huang Xu's words meant.
After all, I have just learned Chinese for a few months and am still a novice.
But after briefly thinking about it, she understood what this sentence meant.
Then he squinted his eyes and glanced at the proud Huang Xu next to him.
"You mean, after a man drinks, his acting skills will be very good and he will be very good at deceiving others?"
"Then did you deceive me by being drunk?"
"Uh~~"
When Huang Xu heard Sunny's words, he immediately broke into a cold sweat, and even his slightly groggy head immediately woke up.
He quickly said to Sunny who was driving.
"How could it be? When have I ever pretended to be drunk in front of you?"
"I have never been drunk in front of you, so how could I pretend to be drunk and deceive you?"
"Hmph~~, you pass!"
Although Sunny didn't see Huang Xu's expression because he was driving, he could imagine what Huang Xu's reaction would be now.
However, in this case, she had no intention of continuing to investigate, but asked Huang Xu curiously.
"Since you are pretending to be drunk, where is your eldest brother, Boss Jia?"
"Is he drunk?"
"Of course he is gone. He has been in the mall for so many years. How can he get drunk with just this little alcohol?"
"In other words, you are both acting?"
"You men are so terrible!"
Listening to Huang Xu's words, Sunny also complained directly to him.
But then he asked about another thing.
"So what you just mentioned about the music pub and this business, is it true?"
"Isn't it also a lie?"
"How to say?"
"What I just told him is true, otherwise he wouldn't believe it."
"Even the development prospects just now and the benefits to him are all real and have a chance of being realized."
Huang Xu first explained the truth of the matter, but then changed the subject and said something sarcastic.
"It's a pity that these are just flowers in the mirror and moon in the water. It's really difficult to realize all the ideas."
"It can even be said to be wishful thinking!"
(End of chapter)