"Jianjun, Xiaoguan, we will be partners from now on. I hope we can unite and cooperate for mutual benefit and win-win results." Su Meng said with a smile.
Xiang Nan and Guan Xiaoguan both nodded, "Definitely, definitely."
After Su Meng took office, she had nothing to do for the first month. She mainly just read reports, checked accounts, and visited the following branches.
The three things that Xiang Nan expected when he took office did not start.
This surprised him and made him feel that Su Meng might have matured.
After all, she has experienced so much in the past few months, and it is normal for her to grow.
Maybe she came to be the deputy manager just because she wanted to find something to do, not to cause damage, so she relaxed and turned back to her own business.
…
In September 1985, Xiang Nan released a new book "Emperor Yongzheng", which once again aroused heated discussion. It is hailed as an excellent work on historical themes, surpassing many previous works in its profound criticism of the hypocrisy and decadence of the feudal system and official politics.
While "Emperor Yongzheng" was selling well, Su Meng also proposed a new business plan, suggesting starting a new business and opening a high-end restaurant to handle official receptions, business receptions and tourists.
This plan is essentially Liu Botao's.
But the difference is that this restaurant no longer bears Jin Manying's name, but has another name.
As a result, the reasons for Xiang Nan and Guan Xiaoguan's previous refusal were no longer valid.
Jin Manying is a chain store that takes the civilian route and cannot take the high-end route. So if the new restaurant doesn't have the Jinmanying brand, doesn't it mean it can be upscale?
Xiang Nan and Guan Xiaoguan were both caught off guard by this.
"Brother Jianjun, I saw her business plan and I think it's still feasible." Guan Xiaoguan then discussed with Xiang Nan.
Xiang Nan nodded.
In principle, high-end restaurants can indeed do this. Moreover, Yanjing has more than just one high-end restaurant.
For example, Yanjing Hotel, Fangshan Restaurant, Tanjia Cuisine, and Lijia Cuisine all take the high-end route. A banquet costs thousands or tens of thousands of yuan, which was definitely a sky-high price in 1985.
However, he still doesn't want to be a high-end restaurant.
Because he knew that the reason why Liu Botao wanted to take the high-end route and engage in official reception and business reception was actually because he and Guan Xiaoguan were interested in their reputation and wanted to use their popularity to attract customers, so that he could benefit in vain.
Otherwise, the maximum investment required to open a high-end restaurant would be two to three million. With his wealth, he could open a business by himself without having to invest in it with Jin Manying, and let Xiang Nan and Guan Xiaoguan participate in the dividends.
Xiang Nan hates being taken advantage of.
Liu Botao's move can be said to have touched his reverse scale.
He thought he was very smart and could take advantage of others, but he forgot that he was not the only smart person in the world.
…
Xiang Nan then told Guan Xiaoguan his analysis.
After hearing what he said, Guan Xiaoguan suddenly realized.
No wonder Liu Botao wanted to open a high-end restaurant. It turned out that he wanted to use them as a guise to attract customers.
After Guan Xiaoguan was praised as a model of patriotic overseas Chinese in 1982, he is still enjoying the dividends to this day.
During the holidays, the municipal government, district government, and sub-district offices would also come to visit and express condolences. The Federation of Overseas Chinese would also invite her to attend various activities organized by the Overseas Chinese Federation. It can be said that the political treatment is very high.
Xiang Nan is even worse. A nationally renowned writer and professor at Peking University, he has students all over the world and has close friends all over the country. It reaches the sky above and the earth below. It is no exaggeration to say that the front door and the building trembled when I stamped my feet.
If they want to open a high-end restaurant, there will indeed be no shortage of customers. But it is not practical to make money in this way. The government has repeatedly issued orders to put an end to eating and drinking.
They went against the wind. Even if it's not illegal, it's not good for them. After all, they can still make money by opening a civilian restaurant, and they can make more money more securely.
"Hmph, he is really good at calculating. He opened a high-end restaurant in our name, and used our connections and reputation to help him make money. We are in the front, and he hides behind. If anything happens, we will be the one to take the blame, and he himself How can it be so cheap to hide and count money!" Guan Xiaoguan also said angrily.
She has always taken advantage of others. When will it be someone else's turn to take advantage of her? How disgusting!
"Brother Jianjun, let's not agree with this plan," Guan Xiaoguan said immediately.
"Just sticking to it is not the answer." Xiang Nan waved his hand, "I have an idea, let's do this..."
Guan Xiaoguan nodded after hearing this.
…
Later, after Xiang Nan discussed with Guan Xiaoguan, he found Su Meng and talked with her.
"Su Meng, you can open a high-end restaurant, but I made it clear in advance that after the restaurant opens, you are not allowed to use my name." Xiang Nan said to Su Meng, "If there is any violation, I will not only sue, but also withdraw capital. To If you agree to this, let's talk about opening a restaurant."
"Yes, you are not allowed to use my name." Guan Xiaoguan also said, "This clause must be recorded in the contract. If there is any violation, Brother Jianjun and I will withdraw our capital. And you will have to pay to buy me and Jianjun out." Brother Jun’s shares.”
When Su Meng heard this, she was startled for a moment, and then laughed.
"Cheng Jianjun, Guan Xiaoguan, do you think you are the only two celebrities in the whole capital, and you have to rely on your connections to drive business when opening a restaurant. To tell you the truth, even if you want to do this, I, Su Meng, would not bother to do it." she sneered.
Hearing what she said, Guan Xiaoguan was very angry.
I haven't met a woman more proud than her in a long time.
Xiang Nan was not angry.
Because he knew Su Meng's ability. She really didn't see what her uncle was up to, that's why she dared to speak so harshly. In other words, she is just stupid and doesn't realize it.
"Okay, since you don't bother to do it, that's the best." Xiang Nan nodded, "Then you go back and discuss it with your uncle. If he agrees, then we will sign a contract."
"Okay." Su Meng nodded, then stood up and left.
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Back at her uncle's house, Su Meng told her uncle Xiang Nan and Guan Xiaoguan's replies.
"Cheng Jianjun has been too arrogant in recent years. He really thinks that without him, others can't do anything. It's really disgusting!" She angrily imitated Liu Botao and was very impressed with Xiang Nan and Guan Xiaoguan's actions. dissatisfied.
When Liu Botao heard this, he shook his head and sighed, "Mengmeng, you are so confused!"
If Xiang Nan and Guan Xiaoguan don't agree with the new restaurant using their names to promote and use their connections to attract customers, then why should he cooperate with them.
You know, it's easy to open a restaurant. With a maximum investment of two to three million, you can own the best restaurant in the capital today.
However, if you don’t have the network resources, why do you get those official receptions and business receptions? If you can't receive these big orders, how can you make money with just a few individual customers?
"Uncle, are you really trying to use the names of Cheng Jianjun and Guan Xiaoguan to solicit customers?" Su Meng asked in surprise.
Only then did she realize that Xiang Nan and Guan Xiaoguan were not just being sentimental. People have long seen through Liu Botao's plan, so they set the rules in advance, but it's a pity that she didn't understand it until now.
Thinking of what she said about Xiang Nan and Xiaoguan just now, I couldn't help but feel ashamed on my face.
