Just after Hong Yanwu gradually smoothed some things in his hands, he unexpectedly discovered that something was wrong at home.
His biological father, Hong Lucheng, seemed to be in a very low mood for some reason. He seemed to be lost in thought while reading the newspaper, and he would always sigh alone.
This forced him to get to the bottom of things.
As a result, after asking his mother about it, he discovered that he was a bit of a hindsight and was not worthy of being his son.
Because Wang Yunlin told him, in fact, his father had been troubled for almost more than a month.
It wasn't for anything else, but because of two pieces of news published one after another in the newspaper.
First, on October 7, the "Beijing Evening News" published an article on the front page: "The city's first self-employed Yuebin Restaurant opens today."
The above briefly records the process of how Guo Peiji and Liu Guixian of "Cuihua Hutong" traveled around to get a temporary business license and a special grain and oil book.
He also wrote about how they went through many ups and downs before, with the help of the Industrial and Commercial Administration Bureau, they raised 500 yuan in funds and barely opened their doors.
But even though "Yuebin Restaurant" only has a space of 25 square meters, with only four round tables and sixteen benches. Surprisingly, business was extremely booming on the opening day.
The queue stretched to the entrance of the alley. On the first day of business, the small restaurant received about 200 customers.
The emergence of "Yuebin Restaurant" and related reports had a very positive social effect. Then on November 4, another blockbuster news was published in the "Beijing Evening News".
It is said that the Beijing City Government has officially approved and forwarded the Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce’s “Request for Instructions on Allowing Individual Entrepreneurs to Engage in the Business of Food, Snacks and Small Commodities”.
This also means that the business scope of self-employed businesses has been expanded again. From now on, anyone can open a private restaurant reasonably and legally.
Is there any need to explain what Hong Lucheng was thinking? It was obvious that he was thinking of his old shop.
Wang Yunlin is of course the person who understands her husband best. As long as Hong Lucheng wants to do something, she will support him. For this reason, she once specifically asked him if he was tempted? Should he reopen the old shop?
But Hong Lucheng himself claimed that he was already retired. At such an old age, I'm afraid it would make people slander him if he continued to bother. He also said that the Hong family loves money.
Moreover, the policy has just been loosened. No one can say how it will change in the future. Don’t embarrass the whole family again. Just don’t cause this trouble.
After hearing this, Wang Yunlin never mentioned the matter again. But now it seems that Hong Lucheng still has a knot in his mind.
It was just because his own attitude was still very contradictory. She really didn't know how to persuade him.
When Hong Yanwu heard this, he took the initiative to talk to his father. He wanted to use his sharp tongue to relieve the old man's concerns.
Under the guise of Song Guofu, he said that the Industrial and Commercial Bureau has a firm attitude and has repeatedly expanded its staffing. From opening farmers' markets to expanding the scope of issuing business licenses to individuals, everything proves that the country is vigorously developing and supporting the private economy.
He then analyzed the social situation and said that the private economy is the most effective supplement that the entire society needs at the moment, which can not only solve people's livelihood needs, but also provide jobs. Moreover, the shortcomings of canceling the private economy in the past have been fully understood, and there will be no way to go back.
The way back.
After all the preparations were made, he finally said, "Dad, I understand you. You have nothing to do at home after retirement, and it is uncomfortable to be idle. How can you not be greedy to see other people doing business? In this case, you can make our family beautiful."
Let's open the building again. Anyway, the houses are ready-made. I'll go back and find someone to clean up the shop, and then I'll ask Song Guofu to approve a business license for you.
"You don't have to worry about the grain and oil. Others may worry about the word 'special' in the 'Special Grain and Oil Book' and feel that it's precarious, so we don't need it. With my relationship with the Song family, this matter will never be a problem.
Just feel free to do it. Such a small 'Yuebin Restaurant' can become so popular. How can we still lose money?"
He didn't expect that the old man was not that easy to fool. Although there were some things he knew that he deliberately didn't say, Hong Lucheng actually pointed out the key point himself.
"You are too optimistic and too absolute. You only look at the present. This is the problem of young people. Let me tell you, nothing can go forward forever. There must be repetitions. And the word 'official' is used twice. It has really changed.
what to do?"
"Don't believe it. Yes, private trading has many advantages, but it also has many disadvantages. If you need it now, no matter what, it will be fine. If time goes by, it will be time to catch its pain and problems."
"If nothing else, there are no guilds now, and most of them are hawkers. First of all, there is a shortage of gold, and the price is uncertain. If there are sales disputes, more and more people will be deceived. If the officials are in charge, the people will be dissatisfied.
By then, the benefits will be forgotten by everyone.”
"Besides, everything is lacking in the current market. As you said, it's too easy to make money. I dare say that the small restaurant in this newspaper has a monthly net profit of at least a thousand, and even two thousand. But a director
How much do you earn? If you are an official, can you balance your mind? In addition, the county magistrate is not as good as the current one, and those who have power in industry and commerce, taxation, health, and the streets are not jealous or have any objections? "
"One last thing, it's really not okay to do business in the public sector. If you work for the public sector, you won't be happy if you make money, and you won't worry if you lose money. Most of them are fooling around. But private business is different. You have to try your best to please customers. In the past
If you don’t compare, it won’t be obvious. In the future, if you compare, it will be embarrassing. Up and down, can you be allowed to do better than the public business? If you add everything together, think about the consequences..."
Hey, this description is really the same as everything that has happened in history. I can only say that the old man has a thorough understanding of the world.
However, Hong Yanwu has not given up yet. Because in his opinion, the old shop is just opening a restaurant by repeating the news. How sensitive can it be? In fact, he is only thinking about restoring the ancestral business just to comfort his father, and he wants to "toss with it"
"The big things" are incomparable. There is really no need to hibernate.
He continued to persuade, "Dad, you are so hesitant, don't miss business opportunities again. There will be too many restaurants later, and it will be too late to regret it if it doesn't work. I admit that your analysis is reasonable. But we are not just
It's just a small business, and it doesn't affect the national economy and people's livelihood. It's not as serious as you think."
But as soon as he said this, he got scolded and his father taught him a lesson.
"You still have business opportunities! What is a business opportunity? Just trying to make a little money in a short period of time is called a business opportunity? That's called speculation."
"Let me tell you, there is no shortage of smart people and lucky people in shopping malls in any dynasty or generation, who can be the first to discover the gold that no one has seen. But this is not a real good thing. These people have only a short-term glory, and they will definitely set the stage for the future.
The reason is this 'number one'. It will not only bring huge profits and make people inflated and unwilling to make progress. It will also be burdened by the reputation and will be tied up. And it often attracts others to covet it, allowing pressure and contradictions from all aspects to converge on itself. That is
One against many. Is that okay?"
"On the contrary, the real beneficiary is the latecomer. Because of this first, those who follow suit will know the depth of this and can take effective measures to deal with various high-probability difficulties. Be well prepared and get twice the result with half the effort.
, move forward lightly. And the people who follow are not only quick in brains, but also mostly people with unique advantages in capital, manpower, experience, and connections. On the other hand, if this 'first' can not only give you a head start, but also have unique advantages in capital, manpower, experience, and connections.
If you don’t have any strengths, it will be too difficult to maintain your advantage.”
"For the same reason, the current market is the same. Those who do it first do have the advantage of being the first. But it is not certain whether they can deal with the conflict when it breaks out later. You have to wait until the problem is solved and the market order is stabilized.
It’s easy to do. After all, business doesn’t happen overnight. It’s precisely because of this that the Hong family never tries to do business quickly and never takes any sideways approach.”
"And what did you just say? Re-opening an old shop is a small business? Wrong. Food is the most important thing for the people, and food is always the most widely demanded and stable market. Why did the ancestors of the Hong family choose this line of business? Because only the market is enough
A big business is a business that can be practiced for a long time, is worthy of serious consideration, and is an inheritance that can benefit future generations."
The more Hong Yanwu listened, the more interesting these words became, but there were some things he still couldn't understand. The focus of his attention had unknowingly shifted. He couldn't help but continue to ask for advice.
"It seems that you have to wait. As long as you are not in a hurry and are prudent, you can strike later. But I don't understand. When the day comes when you actually do it, how can you be sure that you will be the last to come first?
, do better than others? Where does your confidence come from? Also, you are not trying to be fast or take the wrong path. Isn't it a bit too absolute? There is a really good opportunity, how can you not make money even if you have it? Let it go
Isn’t it a pity?”
Hong Lucheng sighed with emotion. "You probably think I'm anxious because I can't sit still? I tell you, I'm anxious for nothing else. In fact, I want to do it, but there is no suitable person."
"Why do I have the confidence? The Hong family has been in the business for more than a hundred years, and the experience and know-how of this industry are all in my mind. But no matter how knowledgeable you are, you still need people to do it. Opening a restaurant does not just require ingredients, tables, chairs, and benches.
The three treasures of a restaurant, kitchen workers, waiters and waiters, are indispensable. But where can I find suitable people now? Those who can do it are all in state-owned units. I would rather not do it than find someone to make do and slap myself.
Face."
"Finally, I might as well tell you that it's not a pity to have money but not to earn it. Don't envy this. If your father wants to do it, it's actually too easy to make quick money. It's just a two-word trick. If you understand it, anyone can be a smart person.
, find the 'number one' to do it. But you can't do that. You can't do business just to make money, just to be relaxed and fast. Otherwise, people will go astray and harm themselves."
These last few sentences made Hong Yanwu's eyes shine involuntarily.
"Why don't I believe it? Your tone is too loud. Two words can cure all diseases? Tell me, and I'll listen?"
But how could his own father be fooled? Hong Lucheng straightened his face and turned his army around.
"Want to know? Okay. I can tell you. But I have conditions. Are you not working as a cook now? When will you be able to work to the first level and be a real chef? You are also willing to help me open up my old restaurant.
Chongzhang. Ask me again..."
Yes, Hong Yanwu was stabbed alive.
Then he thought about it, why did he feel that his biological father was a bit sinister? Did he deliberately dangle him with carrots in order to defraud him of free labor?
You actually want him to be a chef? Isn’t that a disgrace to him who is such a wise and powerful person? This is also not in line with his vision of himself riding a colorful auspicious cloud and wearing a golden helmet.