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Chapter 89 Lollipop; Big World (1w, please subscribe)

It can be said that Wang Defa has nothing to do with Zhu Chuanren. It is true that he can let thirty or forty brothers from outside form a group to rush in.

But in this case, he could not guarantee that his son was still safe and sound.

And if you really think about it, your son is indeed at fault. Even if you find someone to mediate, the result cannot be reversed, and the price to pay will definitely be immeasurable.

So he finally admitted it and used the information he had in exchange for Zhu Chuanren.

Although doing so would put him in a very dangerous situation, it would ultimately save his son's life. As for the rest, we would wait until the danger was out.

Zhu Chuanren watched the Wang family and his son leave with a smile. As soon as they left, he asked:
"Did the police department send someone?"

"Third Young Master, this is close to Shiliupu. Director Kant has instructed the Xiaodongmen Patrol Room to send someone over. They should be able to bump into each other just in time."

As soon as Lao Tan finished speaking, Wang Defa and his brothers were blocked by men with jute belts.

Jute Pi, who had just suffered a heavy hemorrhage, was worried that he had nowhere to make money. There was no way he would not want to take the credit for bringing it to his door.

Making trouble, right?Pay the money, 50 yuan a head is not too much, right?

Wang Defa was unlucky today. He had just given away the handle that he relied on for survival, but before he could finish it, he was blocked by greedy jute skin again.

At this time, he had scolded the eighteenth generation of Zhu Chuanren's ancestors in his heart. If Zhu Chuanren hadn't brought these scoundrels in front of him, he, Wang Defa, would have the same surname as Zhu Chuanren from now on.

He knew that no matter how much he asked or talked, it would be useless. These black-skinned people in front of him were all imps. The King of Hell was easy to deal with, but the imps were difficult to deal with. Spend money to eliminate disasters.

Fortunately, Wang Defa can afford this little money. The worst thing is that starting from tomorrow, the price of flour will increase. A ten cent increase per pound is not excessive, right?
This is the Republic of China, a paradise for the rich and a slaughterhouse for the poor. Life depends on life!
After returning home, Zhu Chuanwu was still a little ashamed. He scratched his head in front of Zhu Chuanren and said:

"San'er, I'm sorry, I caused you trouble."

"No need to apologize, it's not your fault, and my gains are not small."

"Okay, then this matter is over?"

"Well, from now on, please keep an eye on the boss and don't let him go out to play the piano. If he gets caught in the cigarette smoke, he will be ruined."

Zhu Chuanwu nodded fiercely:
"Hey! I know, I must be watching him."

"Okay, let's go down and rest. Thank you for your hard work."

Wang Defa kept his promise and didn't let Zhu Chuanren wait any longer. He sent someone to Zhu's residence at noon that day to deliver the clue.

It was packed in a wooden box. When opened, there was a piece of paper with the word "use with caution" written on it, followed by three account books.

Zhu Chuanren didn't even need to open it to know what was inside. It must be the accounts of bribes accepted by the three division chiefs in recent years.

Although this is very common in the concession, if it is pursued, it is absolutely not allowed.

The implication is that as long as this kind of thing is not exposed, no one will hold you accountable. But if it is exposed, I'm sorry, but for the sake of the great glory of France, step down yourself.

Knowing what the handle was, Zhu Chuanren didn't bother to look at it anymore. He took out the account book and put it in the safe he found someone to make.

After doing all this, Zhu Chuanren clapped his hands and it was done.

A week later, all the employees of Wangwang Sugar Factory gathered in the factory yard and shouted at the stage.

On the stage, a little oriole in costume was taking her last breaths. Faced with the enthusiastic cheers of the workers, she was very patient and kept bowing and saluting, thanking everyone for their support.

Today's meeting was very successful. Not only did it successfully open up the market for the working class, it also allowed Zhu Chuanren to see her value and that she could make money.

Afterwards, Zhu Chuanren waved his hand and bought the Little Oriole troupe in the name of Zhu Gongguan. From now on, he can be regarded as the troupe leader. Please call him troupe Zhu.

After the contract was signed, the little oriole said a blessing to Zhu Chuanren:

"Master, please take good care of me from now on."

"Haha, it's easy to say, little Oriole, you are the corner of our troupe. Anyone in this troupe can leave, but you can't leave. Do you understand?"

The little oriole forced out a smile:
“I come from a poor family. Both my parents died and I was helpless. I grew up following the Peking Opera troupe and have always considered the troupe my home.

Then I learned Kunqu Opera by chance, and step by step I got to where I am today. Without the troupe, there would be no me.

So please rest assured, class leader, I will never give up the stage no matter when.

Unless the audience no longer likes me or even hates me, then I will go back to my hometown and find a quiet place to die. "

Zhu Chuanren frowned slightly. He didn't hear the answer he wanted:

"I'm not worried about you choosing to leave because of other things. Women will always get married in this life."

The little oriole was stunned for a moment and suddenly said:

"If that's the case, the class leader doesn't have to worry. Who would marry an actor? The rich look down on him, and the poor can't afford to support him. Besides, I can feed myself and the whole family is not hungry, so why should I marry?"

When Zhu Chuanren heard the answer he wanted, he nodded with satisfaction:
"If that's the case, I'm relieved."

These days, wealthy families raise theater troupes, which is the same as later generations of big bosses recruiting female stars, focusing on a certain brand.

To put it crudely, it’s just to show off.

Other people have to hire opera singers during holidays, so you don't have to go through the trouble of raising your own opera troupe. You can just invite them to perform.

And in this era, the biggest entertainment activity is listening to opera.

Every big shot is a theater fan, such as Du Laiyang, the self-proclaimed number one theater fan. On the day the Du Family Ancestral Hall was established, all the most famous actors at the time were invited.

So, hey society, it’s not just anyone who wants to be.

Moreover, there are no dance halls such as Paramount in this era. Even if there are, they are hidden in nooks and crannies, and the entertainment is still quiet and elegant.

Those dance halls composed of old white women are still symbols of vulgarity and are far from entering the upper class.

Otherwise, there would be no room for old bustards like Sister Agui to survive.

Zhu Chuanren had not thought about getting the Paramount out in advance, but then he thought, forget it, a place like Paramount is destined not to last long, and it is too eye-catching.

When the time comes, Little Book, Ugly Countryman, John Bull, and Gallic Chicken will all have their eyes fixed on them, even if they want to make some small moves.

If in order to make money, he has ten thousand ways to make money, there is really no need to do this business.

After Paramount opens, it would be good for him to become a VIP.

Now that he has come to this era, he must see the most prosperous and luxurious side of Shili Foreign Market no matter what.

Right now, we still need to continue to strengthen our own strength. If we don’t have money, how can we go to Paramount to spend money?

However, it is hard to make money these days. Since Yuan Xiangcheng died in the middle of the year, all parts of the country have officially entered the warlord era.

Later generations have mixed praise and criticism for this period, mainly because in the later period of the warlords' melee, the people were in dire straits, and everyone showed their selfish expressions vividly.

But if we take it apart one by one and analyze it rationally, at least the early days of the warlord era are worthy of praise. At least a considerable part of this generation of warlords are very patriotic and have integrity.

Don't let a mouse excrement spoil the pot of soup. One soft egg does not mean that all eggs are soft.

On this day, Zhu Chuanren and Zhu Kaishan were chatting behind closed doors in the study. No one knew what they were talking about. They only knew that the door was closed for most of the day, and they never came out once during this period.

They were discussing the changes facing the country. How the family would proceed and develop would depend entirely on the results of their analysis.

"Dad, you don't have to worry about these warlords splitting the country."

"Why do you say that?"

"Yes, from a territorial perspective, these strong men are often in a relatively independent position.

These warlord groups have independent financial systems, independent military forces, and independently formulated foreign policies.

However, despite their relative autonomy, these warlord groups also ostensibly recognized Beiyang's leadership.

For example, take Zhang Huzi of the Northeast. Although he has actually controlled the three northeastern provinces, he still needs a formal appointment from Beiyang before he can be named the king of the Northeast. "

After the outbreak of the first Zhili-Fengtian War, the Zhili warlords usurped power in Beiyang and eliminated all Zhang Hu's positions. They tried to promote a man named Wu as the leader of the Northeast, and almost succeeded.

But the result was still unsuccessful, why?
"In fact, this land has fostered a strong idea of ​​unification since ancient times, especially during the period of war between separate regimes. Every local force harbored the ambition to eventually unify the entire country.

Therefore, although these big warlords nominally recognized the unified leadership of Beiyang, they were actually not willing to surrender.

They all desire to expand their sphere of influence and pursue the ideal of unifying the world.

However, the current situation in this country is complex and ever-changing, and warlords from all walks of life have to strike a balance in complex maneuvers for their own interests and the unity of the country.

Their choices are often influenced by historical traditions and the idea of ​​national unification, which forces them to always consider how to safeguard their own interests while pursuing the great cause of unifying the country in actual actions.

Therefore, once a warlord chooses to go independent, it means splitting from the entire country, and then they will inevitably face a joint counterattack from warlords across the country.

In this era of melee, various warlords are watching each other, waiting for each other's mistakes.

Once a warlord chooses to act independently, other warlords will immediately join forces to carve up or annex the warlord's territory under the banner of safeguarding national unity.

Therefore, warlords from all walks of life are now cautious to avoid making similar mistakes and strive to maintain the stability and expansion of their respective territories.

The situation makes the weak warlords afraid to act rashly; while the strong warlords have no need to be independent.

Moreover, after Yuan Xiangcheng died, the warlords who controlled Beiyang belonged to the most powerful faction.

To gain control of Beiyang, a warlord must first defeat the faction that previously held control.

So no matter what, orthodoxy is in the hands of the strongest.

The warlords in other places simply cannot compete with the warlords who control Beiyang in terms of power balance, so they understand that trying to become independent will mean seeking death.

In addition to facing joint suppression by other domestic warlords, warlord independence will also trigger threats from external forces.

Without the endorsement of foreigners, the name is not justified and the words are not justified. Who supports their independence.

So, Dad, you don’t have to think about who can be independent in the future. What we need to consider is whether we should join the team and the consequences we will face in the future if we join the team. "

Zhu Kaishan fell into deep thought:
"In terms of strength, the Anhui clique and the Zhili clique are the strongest."

Zhu Chuanren nodded, that's right. In terms of book strength, the Anhui, Zhili, and Feng cliques were the strongest, with more than 40 troops at their peak, and they had organized, large-scale mechanized troops with the most advanced weapons.

As for Chang Kaishen, Yan Laoxi and others who are more famous in later generations, they are still small Kalami occupying a corner of the world. It is because they are inconspicuous that they can have the opportunity of future generations. Anyone who dares to jump now will have long been dismissed. Shoot to death.

Not to mention anything else, the Anhui clique has many people, occupies the orthodox position, and dares to fight. The two most capable people in the Zhili clique are not generals, but they are good at discovering talents. The most capable people in the country right now are in the Zhili clique.

Not to mention the Feng clan, which occupies a natural treasure land and seals Shanhaiguan, so no one can come in.

Moreover, there are planes and cannons. The entire Republic of China is a version of the krypton gold master. No one can take advantage of them if they fight against them. Otherwise, both sides will lose.

But taking sides, you never have to choose the most powerful side at the moment. If you are not careful, you will become a three-surnamed family slave like Lu Bu.

If he really wanted to take sides, Zhu Chuanren would rather choose Little Kalami, at least he would be the dominant figure in later generations and have more than [-] glorious years.

But Zhu Chuanren wouldn't do that, he didn't want to be on the blacklist.

So Zhu Chuanren didn't want to stand in line as to whether he should stand in line, but in the eyes of an old man like Zhu Kaishan, if you want to develop, you must have a backer. If you don't stand in line, you will have no chance.

what to do?Both father and son were at a loss for ideas.

If my family knew about this, they would definitely laugh at them. They would solemnly lock themselves in the study room and chat for a long time, but nothing would come out of the conversation?What's going on?
Of course, they couldn't know all this, so there was no chance of laughing at them.

However, this conversation also made Zhu Chuanren deeply aware of the goodness of the current situation.

He has been a bit arrogant recently, so he should try to keep a low profile.

This low profile lasted for a whole year.

In 1917, the late autumn in Shanghai was a bit cold and rainy, the air was humid and the sun could not be seen for a long time.

However, such weather cannot stop Zhu Chuanren from going to the factory to inspect.

Today he was going to talk to Xia Yuanzhang about expansion.

Since the launch of Want Want lollipops, the factory's production capacity has been insufficient. Especially since this humble snack has swept the country in a crazy manner, the factory's production capacity has been seriously insufficient.

Workers work in two shifts 24 hours a day, working day and night. There is no such thing as overtime pay these days. Want to make money?Then go to death.

The Zhu family has always been kind and righteous to workers, and they never defaulted on their wages. This is the greatest credit. Do you still want overtime pay?Just dream.

But even so, the output still couldn't keep up, and the carriages waiting outside to pick up goods could fill two streets every day.

These car owners all sleep in the car, for fear that if they go out to rest, their seats will be occupied by others.

It's a bit hard, but it's really profitable. Pulling such a truck can cover the family's food expenses for a month.

To be more cruel, if you come twice a month, you will have to pay for your children’s schooling and all your family’s living expenses for a month.

It’s not that no one does this, but it’s too tiring.

First of all, just waiting in line at the factory gate for goods will take at least a day and a night, and if you arrive late, it will take two days.

They couldn't go anywhere during this period, and they ate, drank, and slept in the carriage.

It’s okay to eat and drink. It’s enough to prepare enough in advance and bring more dry food and water.

It's okay to sleep, isn't it just because it rained a little and got wet?

The key is to solve the problem of physiological needs. At first, some people solved it on the spot, but the factory directly announced that they were disqualified from receiving the goods because they polluted the factory production environment.

Is there anything wrong with this reason?There's nothing wrong with him, so that guy is unlucky. Because he couldn't hold it in any longer, he was disqualified from selling goods, and his profitable business was ruined.

Later, someone saw a business opportunity and built a public toilet near the factory. It was chargeable. The environment must be very bad, but at least there is a place to solve the problem. They are all hard-working people who earn hard money, so they don't dislike it.

Not to mention how smart this boss is. Earning head fees is not enough. If these natural fertilizers excreted by human beings are resold in rural areas, won't the profits come out?

After Xia Yuanzhang found out about this, he wanted to invite the boss to meet him. He was such a talented person.

It's a pity that that guy's dragon has never seen its head and tail, so forget it if he can't be found.

All in all, there are not 1000 but 800 people who rely on eating around the sugar factory, not counting the channel agents in various places.

This also shows how popular the products produced by Wangwang Sugar Factory are.

In this era where there is generally no clear concept of sugar, a lollipop has opened a new era for the people.

In the past, jelly beans were also sold, but that product was mainly aimed at children. Unlike lollipops, teenagers also liked them, and even many adults liked them.Nowadays, when walking on the streets of the Magic City, you can see people holding small sticks in their mouths. From time to time, they take them out and lick them, and then continue to hold them in their mouths. It has become a trend to walk casually.

When visiting other people's homes during the holidays, if there is not a handful of jelly beans and a few lollipops on the fruit plate, it would be too embarrassing to invite people over. It would seem that life is unsatisfactory and one cannot even afford lollipops. .

In school, if any of the children could take out a lollipop during recess, it would definitely cause a sensation, which meant everyone could take a bite and taste the sweetness.

It sounds incredible and unhygienic, but in this day and age, what can't you do to stutter?
This is nothing. When the ladies at Fengyue Restaurant perform ventriloquism skills for the guests, they are too embarrassed to accept the guests without a bag of jelly beans in their mouths. It seems that their lollipop skills are not up to par.

Anyway, right now, lollipops have become the most fashionable commodity in today’s society, suitable for all ages.

In fact, Zhu Chuanren himself did not expect that lollipops would be so popular. It can only be said that people in this era have lost a lot of money and have never seen any good things. Otherwise, how could they be brainwashed by a lollipop?

But if that's the case, don't blame him for not practicing martial ethics. You can hit any of those snacks that were popular all over the country in his previous life.

However, it is best to open a branch factory as soon as possible. Otherwise, if the long queue at the door continues, sooner or later someone will notice.

Although candy is not a strategic material, and it does not have much impact on the battle situation, as long as the profit is staggering enough, there will definitely be careerists who will snatch the fruits of victory.

Never underestimate the shamelessness and greed of some people. Once these people gain power and weapons, it will definitely be a disaster for all mankind.

In Xia Yuanzhang's office, Zhu Chuanren saw him lowering his head and fiddling with his abacus, but didn't bother him. Only when he finished his work and raised his head did he notice Zhu Chuanren's figure.

"Chuanren, when did you come? Why didn't you say anything?"

Xia Yuanzhang quickly stood up.

"I see you are so absorbed in your work that I don't want to disturb you."

"Ahem~ I'm calculating the costs there. If we want to expand, we need to buy land, build factories, and build assembly lines. These are all money. Basically, all the profits over the years have to be invested."

Seeing Xia Yuanzhang's expression of pain, Zhu Chuanren smiled and said:

"Shop Manager Xia, you understand why you can't let go of your children without trapping the wolf, right?"

"I understand, I understand, that's it."

"That's it. Once the new factory is built, I guarantee that the profit will be more than double what it is now."

"The sales volume of lollipops in the Yangtze River Delta is basically saturated. If you want to expand, you have to go to the North China Plain, or go south to South China to double your profits? Is it too optimistic?"

"One lollipop alone won't do it, but I've brought a new product this time!"

"Oh?" Xia Yuanzhang's eyes lit up. Every time Zhu Chuanren came up with something new, he felt suddenly enlightened, as if no difficulty could stop Zhu Chuanren.

Sometimes he felt curious and wanted to open Zhu Chuanren's head to see how his brain grew and why he could always come up with amazing ideas.

Of course, just think about this kind of thing. If your brain is really opened, will you still be alive?

"Let me see, what good thing is it?"

Zhu Chuanren took out a piece of straw paper with some embarrassment. Strangely enough, every time he had a sudden idea, there was no decent paper around him.

So much so that every time he would use straw paper to write and draw, people who didn't know it thought he had some kind of hobby. He liked brainstorming in the hut?
Xia Yuanzhang was not surprised and didn't bother to complain. He took it and unfolded it one by one. This time there were more pieces of papyrus, three in total.

"Spicy strips? What is this?" Xia Yuanzhang obviously didn't know about this thing.

"A snack that is addictive to people. It is not complicated to make. My only concern is the raw materials."

Xia Yuanzhang lowered his head and scanned the contents on the papyrus paper, and couldn't help but say:
"I know about gluten, but flour is a scarce raw material now."

"So I'm worried about this. You can find a few people to research it and see if you can find a substitute with the same taste. The rest of the seasonings are easy to decide."

Xia Yuanzhang nodded: "The production process is not complicated. We can definitely do it. In this way, I will have someone study it before deciding whether to put it into production."

Zhu Chuanren said:

"It must be produced. The key is to solve the problem of raw materials or find substitutes."

After a pause, he suddenly thought of the variations of spicy strips in his previous life, and said quickly:
"Maybe the tofu skin can also be fried and coated with seasonings. It will have a different texture and taste than gluten."

"Doupi? I understand. I'll let people try both. Maybe we can use price to differentiate between high and low products to cater to people with different tastes and abilities."

Xia Yuanzhang now looks more and more like a modern manager. His way of thinking and business philosophy are getting closer to that of a modern businessman. This is all due to Zhu Chuanren's training.

Seeing that the other party understood the operation idea, Zhu Chuanren stood up and said:
"The branch factory will be put on the agenda as soon as possible, and we will look for land nearby so that you can centrally manage it."

"I understand. Now that you have made up your mind, just do as you say."

"Okay, I'll go then. Come to our house for dinner tomorrow night. Yushu has learned two new dishes. You, the father, must try them yourself."

Xia Yuanzhang's face turned green:
"Or forget it."

"Then how can we forget it? Having fun alone is not as good as having fun together. Besides, she is your own daughter."

It’s okay not to mention Yushu’s craftsmanship, but this girl fell in love with cooking again. It’s terrible that the old Zhu family is very worried. You say it’s not good for her to like something. She has to like cooking, which will cost her life.

Let’s put it this way, cooking costs money for others, but cooking for Yushu costs lives!

Xia Yuanzhang had a grimace on his face, and he thought he was going to be executed.

"I know, I'll go."

"Haha, don't look so gloomy. Judging from my experience of trying out many dishes, at least it will be cooked this time."

puff~
Xia Yuanzhang almost spit out a mouthful of old blood, this evaluation is too high!

After Zhu Chuanren left, he was still thinking about Latiao.

There are no food additives to speak of these days, they are all real seasonings.

And there are not so many experts now who will stand up and criticize whatever is bad when something is popular.

Therefore, the popularity of spicy strips is inevitable.

As for why he was so sure, he actually couldn't explain it. In the words of later generations, this thing is cheaper than milk tea; more "safe" than smoking; and more addictive than watching short videos.

Spicy strips are not popular, it is simply unforgivable.

The most important thing is that it is cheap and easy to satisfy.

Especially for primary school students, if the clear soup at home is usually watery, a sweet and spicy chili stick, which tastes like meat, wouldn’t it taste better than the rice at home?
It's the same in today's era. Many families can't afford to eat by themselves, so a bag of cheap and filling spicy strips can be eaten as a meal.

As for whether he would get sick from eating, Zhu Chuanren said he didn't care. There are many ways to die these days, but no matter which one, eating to death is better than starving to death.

Besides, he is not a shady businessman who uses food additives to replace normal seasonings.

If this can still kill people, it only means that you deserve to die, don't look for the reason for the spicy strips themselves.

After coming out of the factory, Zhu Chuanren got into the car, and Xiner was sitting behind him. It was rare for her to come out to have fun with Zhu Chuanren today.

On weekdays, she stays at home, never leaving the door or taking a step outside. She is an obedient little concubine.

If Zhu Chuanren hadn't invited her today, she wouldn't have wanted to move.

A while ago, there was a newly opened entertainment venue in Shanghai called Big World.

Once the Big World was built, it was hailed as the largest indoor amusement park in the Magic City. It is known for its entertainment, juggling, North and South dramas, and folk arts. The 12 funny mirrors have become a unique attraction of the "Big World".

In the following decades, or even hundreds of years, there was a popular saying in Demon City: "If you don't come to the Great World, you will miss the Great Demon City."

This shows the status of the "big world" in the hearts of people in the magic city.

One day four years ago, a boss named Huang discussed with the "land king" of Shanghai whether he could open an amusement park.

The two hit it off and immediately agreed: Boss Huang would provide the roof of the Xinxin Stage, which would be funded, designed and constructed by the boss. The two would run the business together and share the profits.

As a result, the first amusement park in Shanghai was born - "Louwailou", some people also call it "roof garden".

Yes, this amusement park is also called Louwailou. Now many people in Magic City think that Louwailou Restaurant and Louwailou Amusement Park are the business of the same owner.

When visitors come to the large platform on the roof of the Xinxin Stage, they can see: the platform is surrounded by flowers, with a fountain in the center, and various entertainment projects, such as beach springs, storytelling, Pingtan and magic, etc., as well as a cold drink room and teahouse. .

Visitors can also be pleasantly surprised to enjoy two special programs introduced by Boss Huang from abroad. One is several funny mirrors that turn people into strange things; the other is an elevator that is extremely rare in the Magic City at this time. You can take it by buying a ticket for [-] cents. The elevator soared into the sky.

Since the opening of "Louwailou", the business has been booming, and the queue for taking the elevator has been long.

Boss Huang and Boss Jing were very satisfied and agreed that the space outside the building was too small, so they rented an open space at the corner of Paoma Street near Nicheng Bridge and jointly built a large three-story playground. Boss Huang Responsible for operations as a manager.

In 1915, the amusement park named "New World" was grandly opened, and the momentum was indeed much more magnificent:

On the first floor are an ice skating rink, a billiard room, a racetrack and a movie theater;

On the second floor are Suzhou Tanhuang, Ningbo Tanhuang, Shanghai Tanhuang, Yangzhou Storytelling, Suzhou Pingtan, Wenming Opera, Southern Opera, Northern Drum, Ventriloquist, and Sanxian Opera;
The third floor is a rooftop garden, where you can lean on the railing and overlook the scenery of the Magic City. In the summer, open-air movies are also shown.

There are also all kinds of foodies in the "New World", from Chinese and Western delicacies to fine wine and pastries, from folk snacks to seasonal fruits to cold drinks and hot tea, everything is colorful.There was a huge flow of people, and the "New World" was another success!
The success of "New World" attracted many imitators, and various amusement parks such as "Tianwaitian", "Lvyuntian", "Little Century", "Fairy World" and "Great World" were opened successively.

Even major department stores such as "Xianshi" and "Yongan" also have playgrounds on their rooftops.

On the first anniversary of the opening of "New World", the boss of the partner "Land King" suddenly died of cerebral hemorrhage. His wife inherited her husband's business and became the female boss of "New World".

Wang was nicknamed the "female tycoon" and was known as the "Jing Da Niangzi". When she came, she showed Boss Huang's face, forcing him to withdraw all his shares and leave the "New World" angrily.

But he was still unwilling to give in, so he decided to open a brand new amusement park, and "Big World" came into being.

At the end of last year, Boss Huang was preparing to build the "Big World". After hearing the news, the Gallic consul at the time came and hoped that he would build the amusement park in the French Concession. Boss Huang readily agreed.

So, in March of the following year, Boss Huang decided to use a large piece of wasteland at the corner of Edoya Road and Mintinyin Road in the French Concession as the foundation of the playground, and started construction of the "Big World" covering an area of ​​more than 3 square meters.

In mid-July, Magic World, known as the No. 7 club in the Far East, opened.

In front of the "Big World", there is loud drumming, neon lights shining, firecrackers blasting, and tourists flocking in like a tide.

It covers an area of ​​more than 1.4 square meters and houses a theater, movie theater, bookstore, juggling stage, shopping mall, Chinese and Western restaurants, etc.

Since Big World was founded by Boss Huang, there is no need to discuss with others, so many business plans can be completely based on his own ideas.

Boss Huang hired literati to advise him and gave each new building an elegant name, known as "Top Ten Wonders of the World."

He also devised many new tricks: installing high-altitude airships in open spaces to attract children;

Qiankun Grand Theater has two floors, upper and lower floors, with more than [-] seats. It screens movies every day and performs Peking opera at night.

After the opening of Big World, there were so many tourists and it became famous far and wide.

Zhu Chuanren had wanted to come here for a long time, but considering that he was a big man, it would be awkward to visit the amusement park alone, so he simply brought Xin'er over.

Entering from the main entrance, the first thing you see is a hilarious mirror; there are "ships" shipped from foreign countries in the open space; there are entertainment rooms, tea rooms and lounges on the ground floor.

The second to fourth floors are various entertainment halls, all with elegant names such as "Republic Hall", "Daguan Tower", "Xuanluo Pavilion", "Wind Corridor" and "Dengyun Pavilion";

The halls and chambers are connected by winding paths, and the overpasses and corridors connect the upper and lower levels; on the overpasses, corridors and on each floor, you can watch open-air programs from high up;

Day and night performances include Peking Opera, drama, Yue Opera, Shanghai Opera, Yangzhou Opera, Changxi Opera, Huai Opera, Su Tan Opera, Han Opera, Southern Opera and Kun Opera, as well as comedy, acrobatics, magic and other performances.

The "Qiankun Grand Theater" has more than 1000 seats on the upper and lower floors. In the evening, men and women perform Peking Opera on the same stage. During the day, detective films such as "Seven Beads" and "The Thief in Black" and other American thrilling fight movies are screened...

Boss Huang opened a "Day and Night Bank" near the "Big World". You can open an account with 1 yuan, and the interest rate is slightly higher than other banks. Anyone who deposits 10 yuan or more will receive a ticket to the Big World. The more you deposit, the more you get.

Tourists who come to the "Big World", as well as theater troupes, acrobats, buskers, prostitutes, maids, handymen, etc. all like to save money in the "Day and Night Bank" when they make money.

The opening of day and night banks has expanded the world and the number of bank deposits has also increased rapidly.

Boss Huang felt that there should be exciting programs to attract tourists, so he chose opera actors first with "ming" (famous actors) and then "xin" (newcomers).

Basically, all the famous actors who can be named by later generations have performed in the big world.

He put great effort into the "strange", "interesting" and "weird" aspects of the program, often holding exhibitions such as giant pythons, two-headed snakes, spider beauties, strange dwarfs and two-hundred-pound foreign beauties that are rarely seen by people in the city.

As the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, a huge mooncake with a circumference of two feet and three floors in height is placed on the ground floor of the "Big World";
During the Dragon Boat Festival, it is estimated that white snakes will be tied up with white cloth, and "The Legend of the White Snake" will be performed in various dramas;
During the Qiqiao Festival on July [-], a silk statue of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, twice as tall as the real person, was decorated on the empty ground floor. During the performance, the Cowherd actually led the real cow that screamed "moo" on the stage;

During the Lantern Festival, you can get a 8% discount on rice dumplings at the venue with your admission ticket...

In order to attract tourists, the Great World has set the ticket price at a low price of two cents. Visitors only need to spend one or two cents on the ticket to have fun in the Great World from midnight to night.

Since it has just opened, people are willing to take advantage of the novelty. There are more than 2 tourists every day, and its ticket revenue is spectacular.

Boss Huang also made a big deal about the tickets. With the tickets, you can get a 8% discount on Western food and a 7% discount on Japanese dishes when you eat at the restaurants in the Big World. If you spend 30 yuan or more, you will get a free ticket to the Big World.

The trick of "gifts upon gifts, prizes within prizes" on the tickets has attracted a large number of citizens to come and play. The "Big World" is brightly lit and full of people day and night.

It can be said that this boss Huang is simply the number one marketing wizard in the Republic of China, and he has tried all kinds of tricks.

Wang, the manager of "New World", saw that the total area of ​​"Big World" is 1.47 square meters, which is more than twice the size of "New World".

Seeing that the theaters and dramas in "Big World" had doubled compared to those in "New World", they came up with various tricks to challenge Huang Chujiu, and the two sides started a fierce fight:

"New World" claims to be "the first amusement park in Shanghai"; "Big World" immediately claims to be "the first club in China";
"New World" advertised: half-yuan Chinese food coupons, one-yuan Western food coupons, including hot money;

"Big World" also advertises: at the same price as "New World", plus "free tea and rice";
"New World" introduced Italian drama and "Trapeze" circus, "Big World" displayed various "chariot" models, and held a melon party in the Republic Hall to collect all kinds of exotic claw fruits for tourists to enjoy and try new things...

But in the end, Wang was still unable to defeat Boss Huang, and was unable to save the day, so she had to hand over the "New World" to others and sadly quit the business world of the Magic City.

"Big World" was built in a hurry, and the buildings and facilities were very crude. Some theaters were built with old logs. The large open spaces were muddy in rainy days and dusty in sunny days.

When Zhu Chuanren was playing with Xin'er, he was thinking that if the big world could be renovated properly, the income scale would definitely reach a higher level.

At the same time, he is also very interested in Big World's Boss Huang. If he can bring this marketing genius under his command, his business empire will be even more powerful.

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became, so he sent someone to send a greeting card. Unexpectedly, the other party also knew the name of Third Young Master Zhu. When he learned that Third Young Master was playing in the big world, he immediately came over.

"Haha, Third Young Master, I have long admired your name!"

At first glance, Boss Huang looks like a very typical businessman, the kind who talks about people and tells ghosts.

"Haha, Boss Huang, I should say this. Who in the city doesn't know that you first created the 'New World' and now you are making a lot of money with the 'Big World'?"

"Nowhere, after all, you can't compare to the third young master. One lollipop has taken the country by storm. Third young master, look, almost every tourist here has a lollipop. You are the real genius. Compared with you, my business It’s just a small fight.”

Zhu Chuanren waved his hand:
"Boss Huang is too humble. If you have to calculate it, we are a win-win situation. If I remember correctly, Big World should also be Wangwang's partner in Shanghai, right?"

Boss Huang laughed and said:
"That's right. After the interview with Lollipop, I applied for an agent. Relying on the wholesale price, I also made a good profit selling lollipops in the big world, thanks to the generosity of Third Young Master!"

(End of this chapter)