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Chapter 327 Battering Ram (Third update, please subscribe)

COSTCO.

The huge billboard can be seen even from a distance.

When looking at it, Li Yi'an finally understood why Stana said - their billboard can be seen throughout London.

Sure enough, it is very conspicuous and eye-catching. The tall chimney has become the pillar of the billboard. A large billboard on the top is particularly eye-catching. This is his store.

"That's our store."

"Is it ours?"

Li Guoren turned to look at the advertisement in the distance and said in surprise.

"I heard about it when I first arrived in London. It has branches in France and Germany, and its business method is also very new. It is said to be a membership-based warehouse mass merchandiser. Without a membership, you can't enter at all, but the products inside There is enough supply, even for the most in-demand goods on the market, so it is very popular in the market. I always thought COSTCO was a British company, but I didn’t expect it to be our own.”

What are the so-called most in-demand goods?

It's US dollars!

It’s hard currency!

Today, the UK, like other European countries, cannot import materials from overseas because it does not have US dollars, so there is a tight supply of materials in the market. Where do COSTCO's products come from?

Directly imported from the United States from various countries in the Americas, this is the reason why it can quickly occupy the market - because of its abundant supply, this is also its biggest trump card.

With the recovery of Nanyang's industrial production, many Nanyang products have begun to enter this store. According to Li Yi'an's plan, in three years' time, with the expansion of Nanyang's industrial production, 80% of the products in the store will be Nanyang goods.

In this era of scarcity, the British have no other choice at all, and they will eventually become accustomed to Nanyang goods.

Of course, what is more important is compared to American goods or goods from other countries. There are no tariffs on Nanyang goods!

Thanks to the Imperial System of Preferences, this wave of Commonwealth wool can be harvested for at least a few more decades.

COSTCO will be the battering ram for Nanyang Products to expand its footprint in the UK and other countries in the future.

In this era of scarcity, when they become accustomed to Nanyang products, they will inadvertently choose Nanyang products.

After consumption habits are established, many things will become irreversible. By then, Nanyang manufacturing will become the mainstream in the European market.

Just like Made in China in later generations.

The key now is to develop spending habits first. With the help of COSTCO, we are conquering cities and markets for various countries!

"Yes, it's our own. The Chinese name is "Kaishike"."

In terms of name, Li Yian directly chose Shanzhai. After all, the name sounded pretty good.

"Let's go over there and take a look. After all, it's our own business."

In the past year, this membership-only warehouse store has become the most famous shopping mall in London with its abundant supply of goods. It has not only opened branches in several major cities in the UK, but has even opened branches in continental Europe. , has its branches in France and Germany, and all of this is not only the layout of Li Yi'an, but also inseparable from Stana's efforts.

However, this kind of membership-based warehouse mass merchandiser is Li Yi'an's initiative. Although he originally wanted to open a supermarket, the reality of poor people in European countries due to lack of supplies forced him to consider giving up this plan.

After all, when people are poor, it is absolutely normal to buy something for zero yuan. In the current environment, supermarkets are waiting to open their doors, allowing others to steal.

That’s why Li Yian learned from Costco’s membership system—without a membership card, you can’t get in!

The membership fee of 10 pounds directly excludes the group that may "purchase for zero yuan". It is precisely because of this that money has been made before the store opens. In London alone, there are more than members, and the number of members continues to increase. Why are British people willing to pay membership fees?

Because here they not only sell products that are in short supply on the market, but the prices of those products in large packages and large quantities are not only much lower than those on the black market, but even slightly lower than the market price.

Cheap is king, and coupled with the ample supply of goods, according to Stana, there are even second-rate dealers who buy the in-demand goods here and unpack and sell them in bulk.

It has to be said that speculation is a common problem among human beings, but no one will miss it if there is an opportunity.

Of course, the store will not refuse such speculation. After all, now is the time to establish a brand.

Li Yi'an's visit today caused a sensation in the store and was welcomed by employees and customers. After chatting with several overly enthusiastic female customers, Li Yi'an walked into her store with Stana. Office, of course, she was not the only one in the office, there was also Ji Li.

She said it was to understand the business situation, but as soon as she entered the room, Stana looked at Li Yi'an with only full of love and, of course, strong desire in her eyes.

"Honey, I miss you so much."

After saying that, she took the initiative to hook Li Yian's neck and gave him a passionate kiss. Li Yian's hands were not idle either. In the supermarket manager's office, which was both private and a business place, a flame suddenly rose.

Her window faces the street, and the scenery on the street can be seen through the curtains of the window, but people on the street can also see the scene by the window as long as they pay attention.

Without waiting for Li Yian to speak, Ji Li took the initiative to pull down the curtains and locked the door. Li Yian directly carried Stana in his arms to the table, and Ji Li also enthusiastically and proactively hugged Stana behind him. Looking at him...

The work report took a long time. After everything was over, in order not to leave any traces, Stana and Ji Li even had extra meals, and then reapplied their makeup in cooperation with each other, just not wanting to be found out...

After everything was over, Li Yian looked at the two women in front of him, feeling somewhat ashamed, and said to them.

"I won't be able to stay for a few days when I come back this time. I will leave for the United States tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. I can no longer accompany you, but..."

After thinking about it, Li Yian said.

"Soon, flights from London to Chang'an will be opened. If you miss me then, you can fly there directly."

"really?"

Hearing this, both women's eyes lit up, Li Yian nodded and said.

"Yes, very soon, and I also prepared a house for you there."

In fact, it is the wish of most men to hide their beauty in a golden house. Even an honest man like Li Yi'an will inevitably have such a wish.

It’s just a matter of building a few more houses.

……

After they were fed outside, they had to work just as hard when they got home. As soon as they returned to the hotel, after being intimate with their son for a while, their son was taken away by the nanny, and Margaret directly pulled his tie, her eyes shining brightly. Went into the bedroom.

The fierce battle lasted from evening until late at night. It must be said that Margaret's fighting power was still very strong.

After everything was done, Margaret lay on his chest and said.

"Do you need me to accompany you to the United States? You know, Americans have always respected nobles very much. If I go, I should be able to help you."

"My son is still young and not suitable for running around. Let's do it next time."

Li Yian shook his head. He didn't need Margaret to go with him this time. After all, with Truman here, everything was no problem.

Compared to the United States, the health of my wife and son is more important. After all, we are not in the age of jet airliners. It takes dozens of hours to fly from London to New York, which is not suitable for a two-month-old child at all.

"Um,"

Margaret nodded and said.

"I will stay in London for a while and then go back when my son is older,"

The reason why she asked for it was because she would stay in London in the next few months. After all, her son was still very young. And she wants to spend more time with her father.

"I know, I will come over if I have time."

"By the way, Ava gave birth to a daughter for you, and Heidi's due date is coming soon. If you can, you should try to get back as soon as possible, you know?"

The considerate words made Li Yian hug her tightly. It was not easy for her to accept herself and those women!

But this girl also enjoys it. She especially likes to drag Hepburn with her, and sometimes she will also get stuck with several other women. We held an unobstructed meeting together.

I have to say... It's not bad to have such a wife. Not only will she not be jealous because of women, but she also enjoys the happiness they have together.

Well, thank God!

Let yourself have such an understanding wife.

Two days later in the morning, after saying goodbye to his wife and children, Li Yi'an left London and took a flight to the United States...

(End of this chapter)