The economic development of Qingpu Town, where Chen Feng's family is located, is relatively good. Among the more than a dozen towns in the county, it is at a medium level.
Of course, there is also a comparison.
Lin Nan ranks among the lowest in terms of GDP among a dozen counties and cities in Lu City.
However, Lushi is a second-tier city in China and an open coastal city. Therefore, looking at all counties and cities across the country, the overall economic strength is still acceptable, at least at the mid-to-upper level.
The same goes for Qingpu Town, which is at the upper-middle level among all towns in the country.
However, Yuelou Town is an economically strong town, ranking second among all towns in the county in terms of economic strength. Jiangkou Town, which ranks first, can enter the top 100 in the country, Yuelou Town, which ranks second, can enter the top ten in the city, and the province can Entered the top 100.
Of course, Qingpu Town is not ranked highly. Even though the two towns are adjacent, the gap in economic strength is still quite obvious. This can be seen from the luxury cars and rows of shops and large supermarkets that fill the streets in Yuelou Town. I can tell.
This is also the fundamental reason why Chen Feng planned to open the jewelry store in Yuelou Town from the beginning, otherwise there would be no reason not to open it in Qingpu Town.
His main purpose of opening a jewelry store is not to make money, but he doesn't want to lose money either.
If you open a jewelry store in Qingpu Town, there is a high probability that it will lose money. If you open it in Yuelou Town, let alone make money, at least the possibility of losing money will be greatly reduced.
Chen Feng had originally planned to come to Yuelou Town to look for suitable shops today, so it would be okay to temporarily bring Zhao Zixuan, an old classmate with him.
Zhao Zixuan only needs to be with Chen Feng and look for possible breakthroughs. She doesn't care whether Chen Feng takes her for a walk in Qingpu Town or Yuelou Town.
In less than ten minutes, Chen Feng's car drove to Zhenxing Road, the most prosperous street in Yuelou Town. It is nearly three kilometers long and is divided into West Road and East Road, with a large roundabout in the middle as the dividing point. , there is a small square on the big turntable, as well as a fountain and a tall lighthouse, which is regarded as a landmark building in Yuelou Town.
On both sides of this long street are a variety of shops, large and small, most of which are daily miscellaneous small commodity sample shops. The pillar industry of Yuelou Town is the various small commodity workshops behind these sample shops.
Chen Feng's car was parked in a roadside parking space near the big roundabout. There were many vehicles here, and it was not easy to find a parking space.
When the two got off the car, Zhao Zixuan looked around with curiosity and said in surprise: "Yuelou Town is developing very well now. There are so many shops and the environment is very good. The ground is very clean. The shops are very clean." The facade is also very standardized, and the parking of vehicles is also very neat, which is completely different from what I imagined."
Chen Feng said casually: "These are all due to the sanitation workers and traffic police and urban management fines."
Zhao Zixuan was stunned for a moment, and then burst into laughter.
"You are right. Just like Singapore, as long as there are strict laws, the quality of the people and the urban environment will naturally improve."
Chen Feng did not answer the call, but began to look for a real estate agency he had seen before.
On this revitalization road, there are all kinds of shops, and it is normal to have a housing agency.
A few minutes later, Chen Feng arrived at the door of the agency and walked in.
Sitting inside was a middle-aged uncle, who looked like a local.
Chen Feng told him about his search for a store and asked if there was a suitable store, at least 100 square meters, located in a busy area with a high flow of people.
If the conditions are right, it would be best if the other party can sell it. If not, at least it can be rented for a long time.
When the middle-aged uncle saw Chen Feng's posture and opened his mouth to buy a shop, he knew that a big customer was here. He immediately enthusiastically introduced Chen Feng to several shops he had on hand, two of which were on this street.
The other three were in other places and were directly rejected by Chen Feng.
Chen Feng was taken to see two stores on this street by this middle-aged agent. One of them was about 80 square meters and was renovated from a three-story floor-to-ceiling house. The front and back rooms on the first floor were connected.
The depth is relatively long, almost thirty meters, but it is relatively narrow, just over three meters to less than four meters.
After Chen Feng saw it, he rejected it directly.
The other one is large enough, 120 square meters, and has two rooms connected together, which can be separated and connected.
It's just that the original building here was also renovated from a floor-to-ceiling house, and there are still two old buildings that look like they were built in the 1980s. Although the exterior walls have been repaired and beautified, they still look a bit old and low. If you add the brand jewelry
If the store opens here, it feels like the quality will be lowered by two levels.
In the end, Chen Feng didn't like either of these two stores. The middle-aged agent didn't have any other properties, so he could only add his contact information and notify Chen Feng when the properties became available.
After separating from the agency, Zhao Zixuan said: "I think the second store is pretty good. The store is quite big and the location is good. There is a vegetable market not far away."
Chen Feng explained: "The jewelry store I open is under the brand Zhao Shengsheng. The price of jewelry in this store is generally higher than that of several other major domestic jewelry brands. It is a bit high-end. If it is opened near the vegetable market, and
The store was renovated from a private house in the 1980s and 1990s. Do you think it can be upscale?"
"It turns out to be Zhao Shengsheng. This brand of jewelry is indeed more expensive, but I heard that the quality and style are very good. You are right. If you open the store here, it is not very suitable. It must be opened in a place that looks good."
There are some high-end places. Are there any high-end places with relatively high consumption in Yuelou Town?"
When Chen Feng heard what she said, he suddenly remembered a large shopping mall in Yuelou Town that had only opened two years ago.
This shopping mall is called Baijia Plaza. It is said that it was built with an investment of more than one billion yuan. At the beginning, there were not many merchants of various brands settled in it, and there was not much customer flow.
But after two years, the passenger flow of Baijia Plaza has increased. When he went home last time, Chen Feng heard his mother and sister-in-law mention that they went to a chain supermarket in the mall to buy vegetables.
The price is very cheap, much cheaper than the wet market.
Therefore, in order to save money, many people now habitually go to the large supermarket in Baijia Plaza to buy food, which of course increases the passenger flow of the entire mall.
Of course, there is a big difference between a shopping mall and a supermarket, a supermarket and a jewelry store, but you can first go and have a look and investigate.
So, Chen Feng took Zhao Zixuan and drove to Baijia Plaza. It was not very far from Zhenxing Road. Go straight for one kilometer and turn left for two kilometers.
This area used to be farmland, and it is adjacent to the old national highway, so transportation is very convenient.
You can drive directly into the underground parking lot and there is no charge. You can take the elevator from the parking lot to the first floor. The area inside is very large and the decoration is very good, not much worse than a shopping mall.
After shopping around on the first floor, there are several well-known brand stores, such as Adidas and Nike, and there are also three jewelry stores. The most famous one is Fu series, and the other two are second-tier brands, which are somewhat famous, but obviously not Zhao
The Shengshenghefu series has a loud brand name.
This was within Chen Feng's expectation. Yuelou Town's economy is so developed that it is impossible not to have a jewelry brand store.
After shopping around in these three stores, there were only a few customers, the attitude of the waiters was a bit lukewarm, and their work enthusiasm seemed not very high.
Of course, this may have something to do with the fact that it is morning. Generally, the largest number of customers in these large shopping malls is in the afternoon and evening.
Chen Feng had nothing to do, so he planned to stay in the mall today to observe the customer flow here and the operating conditions of the three jewelry stores.
After visiting three jewelry stores, Zhao Zixuan said: "I think it is more appropriate to open a jewelry store here than on the street. I see that most of the brand jewelry are opened in these large shopping malls."
Chen Feng nodded and said, "That's right. And there are not many places to choose from in Yuelou Town. Baijia Plaza is the most prestigious place here."
Although Yuelou Town is economically developed, it is just a town after all. To have a large shopping mall like Baijia Plaza exceeds at least 90% of the towns in the country. There is nothing more impressive than Baijia Plaza in Yuelou Town.
The place to open a store.
"Then you plan to open a store here?" Zhao Zixuan asked.
"Well, if nothing unexpected happens, we will open a store here." Chen Feng nodded.
He wanted to finish the business of opening the store as soon as possible so that he could go back to Xiuzhou and continue living the carefree life of a carefree homesteader.
Zhao Zixuan suggested: "Then let's go find the people in the shopping mall and ask. It seems that there are no extra stores here."
"Okay, I'll check it online."
Chen Feng took out his mobile phone to check the contact number of the shopping mall here, and then found the person in charge of the shopping mall's investment promotion. After a while of communication, the two made an appointment to meet and talk right away.
The administrative department of the mall is on the third floor. You can easily find it by taking the elevator up.
In an office, Chen Feng and the two met the person in charge of the shopping mall named Li, who was responsible for attracting foreign investment.
Chen Feng roughly explained his plan to open a store here. He needed a store of at least 100 square meters on the first floor. It doesn't matter if it's bigger. It's best to buy it directly.
The person in charge told him that all the shops on the first floor of the mall were sold out, but there were still some on the second and third floors.
But Chen Feng was not interested in the shops on the second and third floors, so he asked him if there were any that the owners wanted to resell.
After thinking for a while, the person in charge said: "There was an owner who told me that he wanted to change hands before, but then I lost contact with him. I don't know if he still has any intention in this regard."
Chen Feng immediately said: "Then please help me contact him to see if he has any intention of reselling it?"
"Okay, let me contact you."
The person in charge was quite enthusiastic. He immediately found the mobile phone number and called it. After some inquiries, he nodded to Chen Feng with a smile and said: "The other party intends to transfer, but the price may not be too cheap, and it must be a one-time transaction."
Pay the full amount. If you have no objection, I will give you his contact number and you can talk to him yourself."
"I have no objection to paying the full amount in one lump sum, and the price is not an issue, as long as his store suits my liking."
"Okay, I'll give you his contact information."
"Thank you. If the deal is concluded, I'll treat you to dinner."
It's not that Chen Feng is incapable of getting into trouble, it's just that his current status doesn't make it necessary.
If necessary, he still knows how to be a good person. The person in charge provided him with this information. If the negotiation is successful, it can be said that there will be an agency fee left for him, and both the original owner and Chen Feng will appreciate it.
"Haha, you are too polite."
The person in charge named Li smiled and happily told him the owner's contact information. In addition, at Chen Feng's request, they also added each other's contact information.
This is also what the person in charge wants. He is responsible for the investment promotion work in the mall and knows many wealthy people. He must be friendly to make money and entertain enthusiastically. This is also the main reason why he helped Chen Feng contact the owner.
If Chen Feng was just an ordinary businessman, or even if Chen Feng didn't mention buying a store, he might not be so enthusiastic about revealing the news.
In addition, the presence of Zhao Zixuan beside Chen Feng is undoubtedly a big plus. With such a beautiful woman by his side, she is also dressed first-class. Of course, he would not dare to neglect her.
This is a very realistic materialistic society. Rich people are looked up to by others wherever they go, and they can meet all kinds of enthusiastic and kind-hearted people.
After saying goodbye to the person in charge, Chen Feng called the owner.
After some exchanges, Chen Feng determined the specific location of the store he held. The other party asked Chen Feng to go and have a look first. If he felt it was suitable, he would contact him and discuss the price in detail.
Chen Feng agreed and took Zhao Zixuan downstairs to see the shop.
The location is on the left hand side as you enter the gate, about ten meters ahead, and there is only the store closest to the gate, which is the second store on the left.
Now this store is a women's clothing store. The store is very exquisitely decorated, with floor-to-ceiling windows. Inside, there are all kinds of high-end clothing. However, in fact, this women's clothing brand is not well-known. Chen Feng searched online. Although
The name is in English, but it is a clothing brand in Guangcheng. Although it has been around for some years, it is actually not related to Gao Da Shang.
This is the sadness and embarrassment of many domestic clothing brands. Although the styles, workmanship and quality are comparable to the world's first-class, they are not as high-end and popular as those foreign brands.
Even if you invest some advertising and publicity fees, it will be difficult for this brand to compete with well-known foreign clothing.
This is the gap in heritage, the gap in popularity and recognition. Although it is helpless, this is the reality.
Chen Feng went into this women's clothing store and took a look. Zhao Zixuan was just looking at it at first, but suddenly she fell in love with a knitted dress and went to the fitting room to try on clothes.
A few minutes later, she came out wearing this dress, stood in front of Chen Feng, turned around, and asked with a smile: "How is it? Is it okay?"
Chen Feng commented sincerely: "You have a good figure and are beautiful. You look good in whatever clothes you wear."
Zhao Zixuan smiled happily.
The saleswoman on the side also complimented her at the right time: "Sir, your girlfriend is indeed very beautiful. This dress she wears is very fit and stylish, and it shows off her figure very well. You are so lucky, sir."
Chen Feng did not explain to the salesperson that Zhao Zixuan was not his girlfriend, there was no need.
Zhao Zixuan also smiled and did not explain.
"Then I'll buy it." Zhao Zixuan said simply.
Chen Feng nodded indifferently: "As long as you like it."
This skirt is priced at 3,900, which is nothing compared to those internationally renowned brands, but for domestic brands, it is really not cheap, equivalent to a month's salary for many people.
Zhao Zixuan bought it happily, making Chen Feng sigh that this woman is really rich now.