1928: The Rise of Giants

Chapter 130 If you don’t go to the big world, coming to Shanghai is in vain

September 17, the 1928th year of the Republic of China (9).

Early, ten o'clock.

"Read the newspaper, read the "Declaration" and "The News" ~ The opening ceremony of the New World Amusement Park was held grandly. Many theaters such as the New Stage and the Grand Stage celebrated the opening. Lu Lanchun and other famous actors will perform continuously from now on For seven days and seven nights, 49 well-known theater troupes take turns on the stage, don’t miss it if you pass by!”

"Read the newspaper, read the Shenbao and the News ~ Yip's World amusement park officially opens at 10 o'clock today. Visitors who enter can enjoy a [-]% discount on various tickets with the coupons in their hands. Great service! If you purchase a one-time annual pass for Yip’s World, you can watch episodes one to three of the hit “Burning Red Lotus IV” aired at Yip’s Guangming Cinema for free!”

A newsboy was running quickly in the streets and alleys shouting, and then he was stopped by Li Fu's family who drove to the junction of the concession.

"Child, here is a "Declaration"." Li Fu stretched out his hand and asked for a brand new "Declaration".

"Okay, two points and eight cents." The newsboy happily took out a "Declaration" and handed it to Li Fu respectfully, "The boss will be rich and powerful, the wife will have a son soon, and the young masters and ladies will get ahead~"

His compliments made Li Fu's family quite happy.

Li Fu glanced at the "Declaration", then folded it and handed it to his wife. He smiled and asked the newsboy: "Child, what is the Ye's World Annual Pass you just called?"

"Ah, boss, don't you know? There are more than a hundred attractions in Ye's World. In order to prevent tourists from queuing up and wasting time, we have specially launched a series of annual tickets, including couple tickets, family tickets and individual tickets. With the annual pass, you can not only enjoy all the activities in the big world, but you don’t have to queue with the general admission ticket tourists. There is a special queuing channel for annual ticket tourists.”

The newsboy twirled his fingers and counted the treasures, as if he was very familiar with it.

These children from poor families dropped out of school early and entered the society, some to make a living, and some to save for tuition.

But unscrupulous factories and many black-hearted capitalists have made it difficult for them to survive. Working as a newspaper boy, it is difficult to support a family, let alone save money.

But since the establishment of Ye's Charitable Foundation, the situation has become somewhat different.

Although Ye Luo could not stop the abnormal development of the newsboy profession, he did his best to give these children a little hope.

As long as you are under fourteen years old and are willing to promote Big World or other Ye's companies, you can receive a daily reward of three cents from the Ye's Charitable Foundation.

A wealthy foreign woman once asked Ye Luo why he was paid three cents.

He said "Sanmao." and said no more.

"There are such convenient tickets." Li Fu was very surprised and continued to ask with a smile, "How to sell these annual tickets, and how should we choose to go to the big world?"

"Are the master's family going to the big world? I can lead the way!" The little newsboy replied with a smile, "I know where annual passes are sold."

"My family of four can only buy a couple's annual pass, which is priced at 50 oceans. With this annual pass, you can enjoy all the projects in the big world, and there is no time limit. As long as it is open during the business period, you can go in and play. From the date of purchase, Within 360 days, the annual pass is valid, but it cannot be transferred to others. Once verified, it will be invalid. In addition, the annual pass only includes event tickets. If you want to spend money in the amusement park, you will have to spend additional money."

The little newsboy led them towards the big world full of people.

It is different from the new world where there was a grand celebration at the opening and an hour-long speech by the three tycoons.

As soon as ten o'clock passed, Big World officially opened after the staff opened the door, without any sloppiness.

If you want to know some details about the amusement park, you can look at the opening billboard next to the gate, or you can ask a newsboy like this for consultation.

"The Couple Annual Pass is for young couples, right? Can we buy it too?" Li Fu's face was full of doubts and confusion.

The little newsboy smiled and glanced at the pair of children held by Li Fu's wife, and said with a sweet smile: "Master, there is a rule in Ye's World. Children under 1.2 meters in height can visit the world for free! I think Master's Young Master, you should be under 1.2 meters, so you can get free admission." "I see! The second young master is so righteous." Li Fu has been full of praise for the second young master since the public park opened, and children under 1.2 meters are free of charge. It’s like giving away a lot of benefits!

This is the admirable style of Chinese businessmen.

"Please, sir, I'll take you to buy an annual pass." The little newsboy smiled and led the way.

When he came to the ticket office, Li Fu hesitated and bought a couple's annual pass.

Because the ticket price alone is 50 cents per ticket, or [-] cents for two people. I heard that some paid items require money. I am afraid that at the end of the day, they will have to spend one or two yuan just for the tickets, although [-] oceans is a lot. It hurts, but after that it's free to play.

After receiving the annual pass, Li Fu handed it to his wife and asked about the price of the family annual pass.

Because today he also made an appointment with his immediate boss, Manager Ou Bin, and his family to play together. This was a good opportunity to please his superiors.

Xianshi Department Store is one of the four major department stores. Li Fu, who was promoted to office director, now earns 120 yuan a month and has a promising future.

As long as you can please Manager Ou Bin, this little money is worth spending!
"No matter how many children there are in the family, the family annual pass is applicable. However, if the children are over 15 years old, they have to buy individual tickets." The conductor reminded.

The price of a family annual pass is 100 oceans. If there is only one child in the family, you can consider a couple annual pass plus an individual annual pass, which adds up to 80 oceans, which is more cost-effective.

Li Fu knew that Ou Bin had twin daughters who were twelve years old and must be over 1.2 meters tall, so he gritted his teeth and bought an annual family pass for them!
At this time, the Oubin family was looking at the huge opening billboard outside the big world——

The date is September [-]st of the Gregorian calendar, which is July [-]th of the lunar calendar.

Our company chose a site at the junction of the British and French (Concession) Edoya Road, which is the West New Bridge, to build a specially built Big World Game Center, which includes gardens and rooftop gardens, shopping malls, theaters, various bookstores, Republic Hall, art circles, animal zoos, The billiard room, Chinese and Western restaurants, the Middle Eastern Tea House, the Yuanyang Pond, the Golden Carp Pond, the Grand View Tower, the Four Lookout Towers, the Zhaohe Pavilion, the Tiqiao Pavilion, the Dengyun Pavilion and the Xuanluo Pavilion;
In the arts, the Qiankun Dajing Troupe performs on stage for the Winter Emperor and Meng's Opera Troupe!
Xiaojing Troupe performs Peking Opera with super heroines, Youyoushe Women's Cultural New Drama, Japan's Matsu Asahi Tenzuo Male and Female Magic Troupe, the latest electro-optical movies specially contracted by Linfa Company, Tianjin Troupe's various male and female acrobatics, Ningbo fashion Civilization books, Suzhou famous commentaries and tanci, Tanhuang Xuanjuan, Guangdong Chaozhou special fireworks;
As for various games, there are wired spaceships, horse racing machines, elevated chairs, elevated wheels, swings, various electro-optics, peepshows, fun mirrors, etc.;
Literary men were also encouraged to set up a Wenhu Club, hang lanterns and tigers every night, and play poems, bells, and literati games. After each item was hit and revealed, they would be rewarded with coupons or thin coins to draw on their elegance.

The tourist fee is 1.2 cents per person, and children under [-] meters are free of charge (there are paid items that require additional tourist fees).

It ends at two o'clock in the evening.

I would like to inform all my compatriots, both men and women, that you will be greatly rewarded during your visit!
If you don’t go to the big world, it’s useless to come to Shanghai!
Ou Bin read the entire opening advertisement and was filled with emotion.

"What a saying, 'If you don't go to the Big World, you will miss the beach'! Judging from the content on the opening advertisement alone, it is already more than a hundred times better than the New World. I hope your trip will be worthwhile."

Ou Bin smiled and said to his wife Tan Huiran,

"I hope the big world will not be like the New World."

"The New World is so boring. I walked around for an hour and didn't want to continue playing." Tan Huiran couldn't help complaining, "I agreed that I only need to buy one ticket, but there are various charges. The so-called seven days and seven nights of operas, It’s so shameless to actually have to buy new tickets for the celebration every day.”

"Oh, there is no business without treachery." Ou Bin is also a businessman himself, so he doesn't have much feeling about this.

Most amusement parks during the Republic of China were like this, and the New World before renovation was not much better.

Very disappointing.

Just as he was thinking about this, Ou Bin saw Li Fu and his family approaching with family annual passes, and he quickly greeted them with a smile.

(End of this chapter)