What she thought was a brilliant move turned out to be insignificant in Hong Yanwu's eyes. This really embarrassed her, who had always been very conceited.
However, when the two of them walked to the "Double Ring Wanshou Pavilion" and thought about it several times, she really had to admit that the issues revealed by Hong Yanwu were both accurate and important. She did not consider it properly.
Then, as if she was angry, she said "I'm tired" and sat under the pavilion without leaving. She also quickly asked Hong Yanwu what good idea he had thought of for her.
At this time, she stared at Hong Yanwu's face, seemingly unconvinced, but also looking forward to it.
Hong Yanwu couldn't help but smile when he saw her acting like a child, and then said that his solution was actually just three words - TV.
"Television? You mean the kind you see in foreign movies? A theater box with images? A small cinema that you can watch at home?"
"Sugar Heart" really doesn't know anything about it. You can see this thing in the movies that were released that year that reflected the life of the working class overseas, and in related scenes in North Korea, Romania, and Albania. This also makes her
I have the initial concept.
Of course, this understanding must be relatively one-sided. So, it is normal for her to raise a series of questions below.
"You want me to sell this thing? I've seen a few of them in department stores. Not to mention the tickets, they're quite expensive. If you want me to see them, the picture is small and unclear. You said it's just for being at home.
To watch a play or a movie, would anyone be willing to spend a year and a half's salary to buy it..."
These words may seem a bit ridiculous today. But this cannot be blamed on "Tang Xin'er" for being ignorant.
Because in 1978, television was still an out-of-reach luxury for most people in our country, and little was known about it. According to statistics, in early 1978, based on the urban population at that time, almost every thousand people owned a television.
machine.
But it must be said that precisely from this year onwards, with the increasing variety of TV programs, our country began to enter a stage of rapid development in the popularization of televisions.
By the end of that year, every 100 urban residents already owned 19.2 black and white TV sets. In the next few years, the number would grow exponentially.
It was precisely because he could predict in advance that our country would soon enter the television era that Hong Yanwu came up with such an idea.
"Before I answer your question, please answer one of my questions. Let me use an analogy. Suppose that when you are hungry, you have one dollar in your hand to buy a sumptuous meal, but at the same time there is a movie that only shows
You can watch a foreign love movie, and the ticket price is 90 cents. So should you buy two steamed buns to watch the movie, or should you eat well first?"
"Tang Xin'er" said without hesitation, "Of course I want to watch foreign movies, even if I'm hungry."
When Hong Yanwu heard this, he couldn't help laughing again, and told her a new term, saying it was "cultural consumption."
She also said that judging from her answer, it is enough to prove that even when both material and spiritual resources are scarce, as long as the most basic survival maintenance can be maintained, people will not hesitate to focus all resources on spiritual supplementation. This is what human beings are and
The essential differences between animals.
Then, he popularized TV-related knowledge to "Tangxin'er". With these prerequisites, his following words can be easily understood.
Hong Yanwu only has four points of view.
First, television, as a new type of home appliance in the audio-visual revolution, has become popular in the West and some developed countries. However, our country's cultural and entertainment methods are extremely lacking. Therefore, the development prospects of television are undoubtedly broader.
At present, many urban residents would rather live frugally and spend two or three times more than the ticket price to go to a movie. Farmers would rather walk dozens of miles, go hungry, and use the money they plucked from their chicken butts to watch a big show.
If you think about it, you will know that as long as TV programs become more and more abundant, more people than imagined will definitely need them in the future.
Second, things are more valuable when they are rare. Precisely because things are difficult to obtain, there is room for profit.
This kind of electrical appliance is currently the most high-end industrial product. Our country's production and import volume are very small, and the method of purchasing a certificate is not clearly stipulated. Now there is actually an imbalance between supply and demand. If it doesn't matter, there is no way to get it.
You must know that the shortage of supply cannot be solved in the short term, but the explosion of people's enthusiasm may suddenly form a craze. It is completely foreseeable that when more and more people want to buy it in the future, it means a further increase in profits.
Third, buying a TV is actually more cost-effective than buying movie and theater tickets from afar. Although you can’t see the TV clearly in person, it has more benefits.
First of all, it is convenient. You can watch it at home without leaving home. No matter how bad the weather is, you don’t have to worry. Secondly, you can watch it as a family or even with neighbors and friends. The more people watching, the greater the advantage. Finally, you can watch it continuously.
Different programs. Over time, every show will be free, so how much money will be saved.
This is equivalent to investing once and benefiting for many years. Even smart people can calculate this.
Fourth, don’t think that TVs are expensive. Let’s compare them. Which of the “three turns and one beep” items are cheaper? Isn’t it still in short supply?
To be honest, some people don't really need it. There are also reasons for vanity and blind comparison. But this is enough to prove that ordinary people still have money.
What's more, in addition to some qualified people, many units also want to buy it, and the public is not short of money, but they just have no way...
Hearing this, "Tang Xin'er" fell silent again, seeming to begin to silently digest Hong Yanwu's words. Then she nodded frequently, seeming to have accepted it.
But this time it became clear that her intelligence was unparalleled. She immediately put it to use, and actually Hong Yanwu deduced the best sales channel in his mind.
"You're right. I think if you want to sell, it's best to find those who are on business trips to Beijing. Not only do they have money, but they also have quick minds. The key is that they will leave within a few days, and they will handle everything cleanly.
It’s easy to get into trouble…”
Hong Yanwu couldn't help but admire, "You are really smart. I asked you to guess the most important thing before I even said it. I guess it won't be long before I have to call you master?"
This heartfelt affirmation also made "Tang Xin'er" feel happy.
But she was really shrewd, and she did not lose her head because of her little cleverness. She immediately said to the point, "You are so humble. Smart people don't say stupid things, but I don't have a good sense like you.
, I am convinced. Besides, this is not the most critical issue. The most important thing is how to get a TV set? My master, please stop hiding it and let me, my apprentice, learn more..."
"Tang Xin'er"'s current expression is really lovely. Her cheeks are glowing, and her expression seems to be both shameful and joyful. Hong Yanwu's heart is shaken by the sight.
According to his nature, at this time, he must strike while the iron is hot, tease the dull man, and try to take advantage of the situation. Fortunately, remembering Chen Liquan's advice, he controlled his emotions in time and simply spoke frankly about the mystery.
"Do you know the Department of Overseas Personnel Services?"
"People going abroad...I really don't know, where is that place?"
"It's a place where people who have the opportunity to go abroad or go to Hong Kong can buy electrical appliances according to the quota when they return home."
Hong Yanwu first gave a simple definition and then explained it in detail.
"Although our country is closed, it has continued to communicate with the outside world on a small scale. Especially after the establishment of diplomatic relations with the United States and Japan's Tanaka Kakuei's visit to China, the number of government-sponsored and privately-sent students and migrant workers abroad began to increase. These
Although people are a very small group, don't forget that the capital is the capital. All major ministries and commissions, major universities, and even many factories and enterprises have indicators. As far as this city is concerned, there are really a lot of them, and they are definitely
First in the country..."
"In addition, the production of domestic household appliances has just started. The quality is inferior, not only difficult to buy, but the price is much higher than in foreign markets. Therefore, most of these people who go abroad like to buy some products such as color TVs, refrigerators, and point-and-shoot cameras.
, cassette recorders and other household appliances, take them home to improve your life..."
"According to the policies implemented by our country, people who go abroad for a short period of time within three months can bring a total of two tax-free items, one large and one small, into the country each time they go abroad. It seems that those who go abroad for a long time can bring four large and four small items, a total of eight tax-free items each time.
The goods are imported. However, because they are purchased from abroad, it is very inconvenient to carry them. In addition, it is unbearable for foreigners to earn away the limited foreign exchange, so the Overseas Personnel Service Department was born..."
"The products sold by the service department are mainly foreign brand-name household appliances, and the prices are basically the prices generally used in foreign markets. The prerequisite for the price of goods purchased through foreign exchange settlement is that you must have a quota to purchase duty-free goods...
"
"I understand..." "Tang Xin'er" exclaimed with joy, her big eyes sparkling, "There must be many people who can't use these indicators for various reasons, so it's a waste. We can definitely spend money to buy them.
…”
I haven’t said anything yet, but this girl knows everything.
Hong Yanwu nodded in affirmation.
"Yes. I don't know how many overseas service departments there are in Beijing, but I know that there is one in Wangfujing. The store is quite big. There is an endless stream of people going there to buy duty-free goods every day. It is very lively, and
This happens every day. Do you think the profit in this is still small? And it’s not just TVs. All electrical appliances can be purchased, as long as someone needs them. I can responsibly say that you only need to purchase two items every month, which is a breeze.
Just a few hundred yuan. With your cleverness, if you put some thought into it, it’s not difficult to get a few thousand yuan..."
"It's true that the Dao is one foot taller and the devil is ten feet taller! Compared to a big devil like you, this little girl really has to surrender! You...are so awesome!"
"Tang Xin'er" was completely excited and couldn't help but exclaim softly, but she had one last question, so she pondered for a while and asked again.
"But... such a good idea... why don't you do it yourself?"
Hong Yanwu's answer was very honest.
"Actually, you don't need a few people to do this. The important thing is that you have to be smart and have capital in your hands. And you have to control the situation and make money quietly, and you can't make it too public or too loud. Because no one notices it now.
The authorities don't care about this profit. But after all, it's not an ordinary place. Taking advantage of this kind of national loophole is a big deal when the amount is high."
"So, if I want to do it, I have to do it by myself, and the brothers under me are useless. No matter how I think about it, it is not suitable. But on the other hand, this matter is just right for you and 'Ciermei'. Things on the ground
Don't worry about it. From now on, just be careful and restrain greed. Remember what I say, eat reasonable "patchwork", never exceed the market price, and don't sell more than two big items at a time, otherwise you won't be able to sell it.
Big problem. At most it can only be regarded as a private transfer..."
After saying this, "Tang Xin'er" didn't know what to say.
Hong Yanwu's idea was so brilliant, and he thought so carefully for her. Moreover, he was the only one in her life who could think of others.
There are really too many people in the circle who are pretending to be angry. They say they are "angry", but how many of them can really put aside their own interests and help others?
What she saw before her was exactly the one and only one.
She could see that he really didn't take money seriously. He really did consider others. This was true for her and his brothers.
He has done so many earth-shattering things and is notorious in the circle, but why does he have such a kind heart and such a righteous side?
This knowledge is really surprising. He knows everything about TV and going abroad. This is something that even college students and university professors may not understand. What else does he not know?
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to see what kind of person he is...