National Tide 1980

You never know the full extent of things until you see them.

Zou Guodong originally thought that he had seen Tokyo from a distance on the bus, so what was the point of close contact?

Definitely no more surprises.

But he didn't expect that when he went to the street with Ning Weimin, he realized that he was wrong again.

Because when you stand surrounded by high-rise buildings on all sides, you can only see a small patch of sky in downtown Tokyo when you look up.

You can clearly see the huge outdoor advertisements and the fashionable clothes of young men and women filling the buildings.

At close range, you can feel the flow of traffic on the street like a flood, and the flow of people rushing towards you like waves.

Only then did Zou Guodong truly understand what a developed country is and what business prosperity is.

To put it bluntly, he felt dizzy even when he looked at a building with dozens of floors. He almost fell down when he raised his head for a long time.

Not to mention actually entering the large supermarkets where everything is covered in food and clothing.

Looking at the shelves full of colorful products, I saw that the customers around me were so happy that they opened their pockets to purchase.

It was really dazzling, and I turned around just looking at it.

Zou Guodong carefully and novelly visited the Ito-Yokado supermarket where Ning Weimin brought him.

Not only was he surprised by the abundance of goods, but he also found that no one was watching at all and he could wander around as he pleased.

See whatever you like, touch whatever you like.

And it was very comfortable to shop inside. Even if he didn't buy a penny, it didn't matter. No one cared about him.

He was excited and scared at the same time. He stayed there until Ning Weimin chose toiletries, bedding and clothes for him, and then reluctantly came out.

Then, before Ning Weimin asked him, he took the initiative to express his surprise.

"I can't believe it, it's really eye-opening. I've been to Hong Kong City twice. But apart from the airport, I just stayed in the hotel. I heard that there are supermarkets in Hong Kong City, but I thought at the time, wasn't it just a bigger department store? I didn't go shopping. I didn't expect to find out today that the supermarket is very different from what I imagined. It actually looks like this. It really deserves the word 'super'. This is not a shopping place, but a paradise of happiness. In Probably no one here wants to go out to buy things. Like in China, looking at the products is like begging. If only one day BJ could have such a comfortable and bright environment, with all kinds of goods, you can look at and choose whatever you want. Supermarket, how can our department store still work? Weimin, I really have to thank you. Thanks to you for bringing me here, I have somewhat understood your intentions. It is different, it is indeed different, and the gap in business philosophy is huge. …”

Such a statement certainly made Ning Weimin happy.

"Great, if you think so, we didn't come here in vain. But don't be too surprised. In the current world, nothing will reach its peak. Just like the supermarket we came to today, don't think it's big. This is just Tokyo, Japan. There are even bigger ones in the United States. Some parking lots are as big as football fields. They have everything to watch movies and eat. You can’t get out even in a day..."

Zou Guodong was surprised when he heard this, "How big is it? How many floors will it take to solve it?"

"American large supermarkets are all located in the suburbs, with large areas. People who go there drive their own cars. Americans all have cars. The things they buy are what a family needs for a week. Moreover, their shopping supermarkets have basically become paradise-like, free of charge. There are food tastings, a movie theater and a free playground for children’s activities. The purpose is to make people go in and buy things and feel so comfortable that they don’t want to come out.”

Zou Guodong was speechless.

"Then this can only show that the economies of Japan and the United States are too developed. They are both car drivers, so they can naturally live such a good life. But if we are a big bicycle country, how can we compare with them? So, I still have to pour cold water on you. If you want to replicate this kind of business in China, it will be difficult! First, the domestic retail industry for foreign companies has very restrictive policies. Our company can open its own franchise. The store is already a special case of catching up. Secondly, we Chinese people are far from being able to achieve such a level of consumption. If you build a shopping mall like this, you will have to pay compensation if it fails!"

Ning Weimin was delighted when he said this.

"Only if we have seen it first, can we imitate and learn from it. Of course, what you said makes sense. I admit that the domestic and foreign environments are very different, and there are indeed major obstacles. If you just take the medicine according to the prescription, you will get acclimated and have diarrhea. . But Mr. Zou, our country is so big after all, and no matter how few rich people there are, they can still afford a few stores in first-tier cities. Otherwise, who are our company’s clothes sold to? Also, can’t we be flexible? Do you want to take a look? I think at least part of this business philosophy and method can be used in the operation of our discount stores. In the future, the business direction of discount stores will be aimed at the more affluent classes in the country. Those who have money to spend and like to occupy points The discounts are so cheap. And as you said, everything you buy in China is the same. In this consumption environment, it is of great benefit to us. I believe that soon, the area on the bottom floor of Tianqiao Shopping Mall will be all discounted. I’m afraid there aren’t even enough stores. My goal is to one day open a discount store under our future building.”

The last sentence made Zou Guodong suddenly enlightened.

"Ah, I understand. So that's what you had in mind. That's right. It would be quite suitable for a high-end shopping mall like this to be opened under our future building. Next to it are the high-end China World Hotel and Jianguo Hotel, which have a lot of customers. You shouldn’t have to worry. You kid, you really have a long-term vision. You can take one step and see the other, and you can make good calculations. It seems that I am short-sighted again."

Ning Weimin knew what Zou Guodong liked when talking to someone, so he didn't dare to raise his tail at this time, but said it very matter-of-factly.

"No, no, please don't praise me. I'm just a little clever, bringing the low-end products from abroad to China and turning them into high-end products. When I came out, it was the other way around. I used our domestic high-end products and went abroad to make low-end products. It's just the end. Only then is it possible to make a profit, with price differences and profits? What I rely on and occupy is just a little bit of information advantage, and what I do is complementary resources."

"What?" Zou Guodong was stunned by Ning Weimin's words. After tasting it for a long time, he still couldn't figure it out.

"Hey, isn't it? Even if you are humble, don't destroy your own prestige and embolden others' ambitions. I agree with complementary resources. But I can't agree. You say that a low-end foreign person can be a high-end one in China? I don't believe it. Well, is that okay if you are a rag picker? Also, you are running a high-end restaurant. It is not a small restaurant. Why are you so low-end again? "

"It may not be true from a local perspective, but if you look at it from the perspective of an industry or an industry, it is like this."

Ning Weimin smiled calmly and continued to explain calmly, "Maybe I didn't explain clearly. I said low-end in the catering industry because it is hard work, hard work, low threshold, and low profits. Normally speaking, it is high-end according to foreign situations. Catering can have a profit of 30% at most. Because the cost of store space, decoration, ingredients, labor, and advertising are too great. I can still make money abroad, but only because the Japanese are so rich now. I have the resources of good chefs, low labor costs, and lack of qualified competitors in Tokyo. It’s just a matter of supporting it from the top and squeezing it from the bottom, so that I can make profits.”

"So on the other hand, don't look down on picking up rags. You may not believe what I say. Although domestic second-hand electrical appliances and second-hand furniture are valuable, in Japan, these things are not only thrown away, but also cost money. Throw it away. Especially large pieces of furniture, such as pianos, bookcases, refrigerators, color TVs, etc. You have to spend money to buy coupons, stick them on them, and then put them in a designated place at a specific time before someone can take them away. You said these things need to be thrown away When you go to China, will it become high-end again?"

"How is it possible? Would such a thing happen? Japanese people are really rich!"

Zou Guodong became more and more dumbfounded and felt incredible.

"Don't you believe it? How about I take you to pick it up tomorrow? Tomorrow is the day to throw away bulky garbage. I guarantee that you can find some electrical appliances that are still usable. However, I would like to remind you that taking them away without permission is illegal. "

Zou Guodong finally reacted and realized that he was being squeezed.

"Screw you! It's not illegal and I won't do this. It's just my second day in Japan and you're trying to trick me like this! If I'm caught and deported, what good will it do to you!"

Ning Weimin finally couldn't help but laugh this time, "I don't mean that. In fact, I just want to tell you that as long as it is reasonable and legal to make money, there is no shame in anything. And what's wrong with facing our own shortcomings? To be honest, I'm not sure if I'll actually open a scrap company here in the future, so I'll find domestic workers to do the work and bring all Japan's metal resources back to China. In this way, I'll make money. I also help others to make money, and also support national construction. Let me sum up, this is the real killing of the rich and giving to the poor. Taking money from the rich, and then taking the poor to make money together, so that the rich are happy and the poor are happy too Less, how much better? A win-win situation!"

Zou Guodong really felt that his brain was not enough.

He was shocked by these words and couldn't understand why Ning Weimin was not afraid of losing his worth, and even had the idea of ​​making money from scraps.

Doesn’t this mean he wants to be the King of Rags in Japan? He is also very whimsical.

If you want others to know, don't laugh at them to death.

But the strange thing was that somehow, perhaps out of superstition, he felt that Ning Weimin might still be right.

This kid's brain is not the structure of an ordinary person.

PS: Let me explain the situation. I have been very busy during the Spring Festival. There are many things at home, and I am even busier than at the end of the year. So updates stopped. And we have something to do and we have to go north to the cold zone soon. There is no guarantee. It will probably take a week to resume the normal update rhythm. I can only find time to write a few strokes during this period, so updates will have to be left to chance. Dear book friends, please forgive me. But don’t worry, your return ticket has already been purchased. The pace of life will normalize soon.