National Tide 1980.

Chapter 1274 Expensive Cannes

Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko had lunch in the hotel room.

After Alain Delon and Rosalie left, they packed their luggage and felt tired so they did not go to the restaurant for dinner.

I simply used the room phone to order room delivery.

Ning Weimin ordered a large seafood platter, and Matsumoto ordered a paella for one person, plus a bottle of Chardonnay white wine.

A very simple meal for two people, without even a salad, cost nearly a thousand francs.

This does not include the 100-franc tip for the waiter who pushed the cart to deliver the food.

You have to know that in France at that time, the average monthly income per person was only 6,000 francs, which means that one person's salary was enough to buy six meals like this.

  At this price, it’s really not cheap!

The prices are almost as high as those at the Japanese Dangu branch, but the taste is just average.

Not to mention comparing it with the craftsmanship of Tan Palace, even compared with Maxim's restaurant in Beijing, it is far behind.

This inevitably made the picky Ning Weimin feel a little resentful, as he felt that he had been severely ripped off by the French as soon as he landed.

But there is nothing we can do about it, since this is Cannes, and the film festival is held in May.

At this special time, this French leisure seaside town has undoubtedly become the focus of the world.

Big names gather and stars shine.

Europe's wealthy classes flocked to it in droves, just like they were going to a big market, and they were willing to use planes, yachts, and sailboats to get here.

So during this period, the people who gathered in this small place were crowded, and all consumption soared to sky-high prices.

For example, the official hotel designated by the Cannes Film Festival, the Carlton InterContinental Hotel, has tight security because so many celebrities stay there, and a work permit is required to enter. The cheapest room in this five-star hotel costs 20,000 francs a night.

The hotel where Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko stayed was only a four-star hotel.

Not only are the facilities and equipment slightly inferior, the hotel is also much farther away from the Cannes Film Festival Palace, so the price will definitely be cheaper.

But even so, it was a luxury suite after all, and it cost 18,000 francs to stay there for one night.

And because Cannes is overcrowded, you have to stay for at least a week, otherwise the hotel will not accept you.

In fact, they were able to check in smoothly, thanks to Master Pierre Cardin's reputation and the fact that Takada Mei, on the master's orders, had deposited a check for 500,000 francs in the hotel in advance for the newlyweds.

Finally they can enjoy such a comfortable suite.

This should be considered a wedding gift from the master to them.

In fact, most people who come to the film festival, even professionals, are far less happy than them.

Unless they are big names in the industry, whether directors or actors, they can only choose to stay in local B&Bs and small hotels.

Even though the conditions are poor, the price is not cheap and the location is not convenient.

The starting price is at least 2,000 francs per night, which is the current consumption level in Cannes.

To put it bluntly, Cannes is in the business of film festivals and tourist seasons, and it makes money from these few months every year.

Anyway, they don’t have to worry about no one coming to consume during the peak season, and they don’t worry about it at all during the off-season.

To make an analogy, the scenery is actually similar to the major tourist destinations in our country during the Golden Week period decades later.

During the May Day and National Day holidays, even a standard room in the most ordinary convenient hotel can increase in price from one or two hundred yuan on weekdays to four figures.

So there is no need to get angry about this. This is a resource run caused by market demand.

On the contrary, now that he understood the reason, what Ning Weimin needed to consider was whether or not to buy a property in Cannes.

Don't forget that he currently has so much money in his pocket that he has no idea where to spend it.

He got $500 million in wealth from Japan and originally intended to invest it overseas.

France is also a good choice.

Take Cannes for example. Nestled at the foot of green mountains and bordering the Mediterranean Sea, the Riviera Bay locks up several rings along the sea, occupying a unique geographical location.

Although this place is world-famous for its film festival, we have to admit that the blue of the sky and water here is intoxicating and it does have a unique charm. It is worthy of being a favorite tourist destination for the French and a scarce tourist resource.

Japan's coastal tourist cities were immediately outdone.

No matter how expensive it is here, can it be as expensive as in Japan?

Comparing the two, Cannes naturally presents the characteristics of a value depression.

Moreover, under the current financial situation, in order to prevent inflation, the Federal Reserve has raised the benchmark interest rate from 5.875% to 9.8125%, a rate increase of 3.9375%.

From this perspective, Ning Weimin is really wealthy.

If he converted all his overseas wealth into U.S. dollars, the interest alone would be 50 million U.S. dollars a year.

Just by doing this, he can earn about a hundred dollars every minute even if he does nothing.

You can earn $50,000 just by sleeping for one night.

Earn $150,000 a day.

In addition, the appreciation of the US dollar due to interest rate hikes has also led to the depreciation of other mainstream currencies in the world.

Take the franc for example. This year the exchange rate has changed from one US dollar to six francs to one US dollar to eight francs, and the depreciation trend is even expanding.

In this way, Ning Weimin has to spend 1.2 million francs every day to balance his interest income with his personal expenses.

No matter how you look at it, he's spending more than he earns. He's truly a "hoarder".

Yes, at the moment, it may not be the best time to invest in France, and it seems a bit stupid.

After all, these days, no matter what you do, it is far less cost-effective than saving dollars and earning interest.

After all, it is hard to find a good thing in the world to earn 10% annually without any risk.

But then again, anyone who can be called smart must have a long-term vision when looking at problems, and not just look at the near future.

Ning Weimin is really a person who likes to calculate gains and losses in a small space.

Then he is still staying in Japan thinking about stock and real estate speculation, and he would never transfer his assets out so early.

Of course he knew that it was entirely because the United States was using monetary tides to manipulate the world, causing a cash shortage in France that the high-quality assets here were cheap.

He sees it very clearly that if he really waits until the United States recovers from this crisis, it may be too late to have another chance.

So it’s expensive no matter what, and it’s priced at a high price no matter what.

People at his level no longer care about spending a little more "wasted money".

Now he seems to be possessed by the system. He is not afraid of being treated like a sheep by the French. After all, he is rich and powerful.

In this way, with this idea in mind, Ning Weimin began to pay attention to investment opportunities and related information that he could come into contact with around him.

I hope I can sort out my thoughts as soon as possible and find a good investment target for myself and Qingzi here.

To be honest, he certainly prefers to invest more money in France.

In addition to the stable relationship between the two countries from a political perspective, which is conducive to the security of assets, from a personal emotional and personal perspective, the headquarters of Pierre Caton is also here, and he has several friends who seem quite reliable, which makes it very convenient to do some things.

Then the biggest advantage of investing in France is that it is relatively stable and there will be no major problems.

If you don't understand something, you can find a reliable person to ask for advice, and if you encounter difficult problems, you can also find a solution, so you will never be left with no way out.

Instead, they invested all the money they got from Japan in the United States. Doing so would be a bit foolish, like walking into a trap and escaping from a wolf's den into a tiger's lair.

Because although there are certain opportunities there, the uncertain risks are also high.

But Americans are a country that is controlled by Jews for huge profits. They are not only greedy but also shameless and behave like hooligans at every turn.

To put it bluntly, considering that the United States will eventually become a rival of major powers, for a citizen of a republic like him to invest in the United States is like delivering food to other people's mouths, which is definitely not a long-term solution.

The smartest strategy for him was to do what he did in Japan. It was just an opportunity to make a quick buck and run.

As long as his money is in the United States, he will probably always have to figure out how to get out.

Otherwise, if the American devils really target you, you will have to vomit out everything you eat.

If things go wrong, you may have to experience the same suffering that Meng Wanzhou has suffered.

He's not that stupid.

Anyway, after eating and taking a nap, it was already three o'clock in the afternoon.

Feeling refreshed, Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko did some of the things that newlyweds like to do in bed. After that, they took a shower and decided to go out for a walk together.

Ning Weimin changed into a natural cotton and linen shirt, wore sunglasses, and khaki pants.

Keiko Matsumoto wore a white dress and a big straw hat on her head in addition to sunglasses to protect herself from the sun.

And when they walked out, they saw the beautiful Croisette Promenade.

It is spacious and clean, with vast beaches and bays on one side and elegant and high-end tourist hotels on the other.

The hotel’s buildings include ancient buildings from the last century as well as very modern buildings.

The most famous hotels, high-end restaurants and luxury stores are basically gathered here.

Whether you want to enjoy the scenery, eat or shop, this place is not to be missed.

In the green belt in the middle of the street, flowers bloom all year round, and the palm trees flourishing in the sun can almost be regarded as a symbol of Cannes.

You should know that the highest award of the Cannes International Film Festival is the "Palme d'Or", and the trophy is a golden palm branch, which comes from the palm trees that can be seen everywhere in Cannes.

In short, if you take a slow walk here, the white buildings, the blue sea, and rows of tall green trees complement each other, forming a beautiful natural scenery.

For this reason, Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko both feel that "exquisite, elegant and charming" is a very objective evaluation of Cannes by most people.

What makes them particularly satisfied is that here men and women can be close to each other and express their love openly.

Compared with Japan, the scene here is completely different. Most of the men and women on the street are holding hands, hugging each other's waists, and there are many people running in the street.

Due to the social atmosphere in Japan, they have never walked hand in hand in public.

Now the two of them were walking affectionately on the street, holding hands completely naturally.

Adapting to local customs, feeling the gentle sea breeze and slowly forgetting your worries, it really feels like a honeymoon.

But again, everything is expensive.

A simple set meal at a street food truck dares to price it at 110 francs.

A sandwich costs 70 francs, a hamburger costs 88 francs, and even an ice cream cone costs 50 francs.

The most famous open-air cafes in France are of course more expensive. In Paris, 20 francs for a cup of coffee is already a bitter pill for people, but here the cheapest cup of coffee costs 60 francs.

It’s the most normal, most general, most ordinary café without any fancy stuff!

  But this is not the worst!

The most outrageous thing is that a jug of water costs eighty francs.

In fact, when Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko passed by a coffee shop, they witnessed with their own eyes a table of customers arguing with the restaurant staff about this.

  The customers seemed to be two locals. They ordered two cups of coffee and a pot of water, but the bill sent by the restaurant asked them to pay 200 francs!

So the customers were unhappy. They seemed to think that boiled water should be provided free of charge in restaurants in the Cannes area and that such charges were unreasonable.

However, the restaurant very forcefully brought out a special menu for the film festival and confidently asked customers to pay according to the menu.

Although this guy in a white apron and a big beard spoke French in a gibberish way that was completely incomprehensible.

  But Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko both understood this guy's reasoning from his exaggerated body movements - this is the price of the film festival! Come if you have money! Get lost if you don't!

how to say?

Anyway, according to Ning Weimin's understanding, Cannes locals should not go out during the Cannes Film Festival.

If you don't have anything to eat at home, then you should starve. You deserve to die of starvation.

And that’s not all, because of the film festival, Cannes’ tourist center and official souvenir shop have special souvenirs for sale.

During the film festival, you even have to queue up to buy souvenirs.

Whether it is an official souvenir shop or a tourist shop that sells on behalf of others, almost every shop is crowded.

Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko passed by a tourist shop and went in to take a look.

Little did they know that once they entered, they were shocked by the prices in the store.

The official poster costs 150 francs, an umbrella with the word Cannes printed on it costs 260 francs, a commemorative T-shirt costs 300 francs, a key chain costs 150 francs, a bracelet with the Palme d’Or pattern costs 100 francs, a clapperboard refrigerator magnet with the word Cannes printed on it costs 120 francs, and even a postcard costs 25 francs…

  How expensive is Cannes?

How much money does the Cannes Film Festival make?

These small souvenirs give us a glimpse into the past.

This is not just inhumane, it is simply inhumane!

It’s not that I can’t afford it, but it’s not worth it. It’s such an insult to my intelligence.

But those Europeans are incredibly stupid. Even though it is so expensive, they are willing to pay for it.

Just this scene made Ning Weimin's blood boil.

He now understood why the French, known as "Frenchmen", were so happy to buy his handicrafts at the Temple of Heaven.

He thought he was asking a high enough price and was Huang Shiren, but it turned out that he was too soft-hearted and was just running a charity.

The price of a T-shirt here is enough to buy his entire set of fabrics, silk figurines and other miscellaneous items.

In terms of price, even the souvenirs in Disney stores in Japan are outshined. They deserve to be voted as a conscientious enterprise.

This is what they call "you don't know until you see it". Once you see it, you will be shocked. It seems that market research is still necessary.

Ning Weimin now increasingly feels that Cannes' investment value and commercial potential are indeed considerable.

Especially the fact that the French don't know how to do business is so adorable. It makes him feel that there is a blue ocean of business here with great potential.

If only he could extend his business tentacles here, without considering national sentiments and only focusing on business methods.

He is absolutely confident that he can monopolize the tourism products business and make the restaurant the largest in Cannes within two years.