Zhuang Manting held Chen Dongcheng's arm and looked at this city that has been famous for a long time, but is also very unfamiliar.
The Phantom's speed was not very fast, which allowed her to carefully experience the differences between the Magic City and Pengcheng.
Compared with Magic City, Pengcheng is younger and developing faster.
But the gap between Pengcheng and Magic City is visible to the naked eye.
Chen Dongcheng looked out of the car window and said to her: "This is where you will become famous in the future."
"A place that has made a name for itself..."
Zhuang Manting murmured softly, thoughtfully.
I resigned from Shangdong Technology just for a company that I still don’t know the future of.
Most professional managers would not do such stupid things, but Zhuang Manting was happy to do so.
Nowadays, when you come to Shanghai, you don’t need to stay in a hotel.
Tomson Yipin's house will be cleaned regularly by cleaners.
When Chen Dongcheng and Zhuang Manting arrived, there was not even a trace of other people's lives in the home, which was no different from a model house.
Sitting at home, waiting for a while, Wei Ziliang and others arrived one after another.
Haha, "Long time no see, did you miss me?"
Wei Ziliang came up and gave him a bear hug, and Fatty Xu and Yu Jiasi behind him imitated it in a decent manner.
Zhuang Manting happened to come down from the second floor and saw Wei Ziliang and the others a little unfamiliar.
However, after listening to Chen Dongcheng's descriptions of them in the past, it was easy to name them accurately.
"You are Ziliang, right? I heard Dongcheng mention it before. I heard that you have a wide network of contacts in the Magic City. I will need to trouble you more if something happens in the future."
"Hello, Jia Ci. I heard that you helped a lot at the nightclub. Thank you for your hard work."
"Hello, Fatty, we have met before during round B."
Three consecutive sentences immediately gave Wei Ziliang and the others a different feeling.
They have also seen several of Chen Dongcheng's women, but they have never seen such a hostess's aura from any of them.
Zhuang Manting, who has been training at Shangdong Technology for two years, has undergone a radical change compared to the beginning.
Wei Ziliang and Yu Jiaqi exchanged glances with them, paying more and more attention to Zhuang Manting.
Yu Jiasi called her "sister-in-law" in a very naughty manner, which made Zhuang Manting smile in approval.
Forget about cooking at home, Yu Jiasi asked for a treat.
Mr. Thirteen is a big hit in the Magic City, and it’s not just any ordinary fire.
From the opening last year to now in June.
For more than half a year, Mr. Thirteen was the first choice for anyone who wanted to go to a nightclub in Shanghai.
It is not an exaggeration to say that we are making money every day.
Normally, the daily turnover can easily reach millions. During some holidays or when top 100 DJs visit, the turnover can easily double.
Everyone knows that drinks in nightclubs are huge profits, and a nightclub that only doubles the price is considered conscientious enough.
After one month, the net profit exceeded 10 million very easily.
Yu Jiaci and Wei Ziliang each hold 8% of the shares, and can take away almost one million from the nightclub in a month.
In one year, you can earn back the initial investment.
From then on, the nightclub became a gold mine every year, continuously creating wealth for them.
The Mr. Thirteen store in Beijing also opened. Wei Ziliang and the others saved up for two months and gave the company 20 million to get 20% of the shares.
With the experience of the Magic City, it was just as popular in the capital after it opened.
Depending on the situation, I can earn no less than here in Magic City.
When it comes to local restaurants in Magic City, the one with the most reputation has to be West Suburb No. 5.
Apart from anything else, based on price alone, it would be difficult to find a more expensive restaurant in the entire city.
The young men and women have been here many times, and the waiters all know them, and they bring out menus with prices that are so expensive that ordinary people's hearts tremble.
"Hey, have you added new varieties?"
Fatty Xu took a look at the menu and found that there were a few new dishes.
The most expensive dish is a half-headed abalone frozen in sake.
A half-headed abalone costs 12,800, which is enough to cover a month’s salary for many office workers.
Chen Dongcheng has been here several times before and always ate abalone.
The price of a head of abalone is 3800, and when half a head of abalone is reached, the price has almost quadrupled.
When Wei Ziliang heard that there was a half-headed abalone, he joked with Yu Jiaci: "I didn't expect that Jiaci was so lucky that he caught a half-headed abalone. If nothing else, I'll give you five portions of this first."
Five portions of half a head of abalone is exactly 64,000.
How many people lost half a year's salary just like that?
Zhuang Manting asked Chen Dongcheng in a low voice: "Why is this half-headed abalone so expensive?"
“In our country, “head” is often used as a unit to measure the size of abalone.
In fact, in foreign countries, the weight of abalone is calculated in terms of Sima Jin.
1 Sima Jin = 1.2 Jin. Like the "several abalones" that appear on the menu, it means that several abalones are equal to 1 Sima Jin.
For example, if there are 8 abalones, it proves that 1 jin of abalone is equal to 8 abalones.
Therefore, the smaller the number of heads, the greater the weight and volume of the "abalone" and the more precious it is."
Wei Ziliang gave a thumbs up after hearing this: "As expected of Mr. Chen, he is so knowledgeable."
Chen Dongcheng also ate a piece of abalone last time and went back to search for information out of curiosity.
I couldn't afford it before, and I had never been exposed to this kind of thing.
Normally, an abalone weighs about a pound.
A half-headed abalone weighs at least two kilograms, which is very rare and precious.
In the past few months, Yu Jiaci has distributed more than 4 million in dividends from the nightclub.
It cost hundreds of thousands to treat Chen Dongcheng to a meal, and Yu Jiaci couldn't get it.
"Pick one of your wild large yellow croakers for us, and the rest of the signature dishes will be served in five portions, and the driver at the door will also prepare one portion."
Xijiao No. 5’s driver’s meal standard is 550 per serving, which is almost more than many Western restaurants with good reputations.
While waiting for the food, Chen Dongcheng asked Wei Ziliang to do a few things for him.
The first thing is to ask him to help with the various documents and licenses of the company.
Wei Ziliang had nothing to do all day, so he agreed without hesitation.
"By the way, Canyang helped you get the high-tech enterprise certification for some of your companies some time ago. From now on, your companies can get a 10% tax reduction every year."
Chen Dongcheng was a little surprised, but thinking about Gu Canyang's identity.
This kind of trivial matter is really easy for him.
High-tech enterprises have determined that among all benefits, the most beneficial one is definitely tax reduction.
For example, Xiaolanshu's annual net profit is 40 million, but it has not obtained high-tech certification and needs to pay 10 million in taxes a year.
If you have this certification, you only need to pay 6 million a year.
Although there is a three-year limit, you can reapply for certification after three years, and it can be done if it is slightly relevant.
"Help me thank Mr. Gu."
Chen Dongcheng toasted, this sentiment is still important.
Wei Ziliang smiled and shook his head: "That's right. You have made so much money with Canyang, and his small favor for you is nothing."
Chen Dongcheng smiled, knowing very well that he and Gu Canyang could be friends, but not too deeply.
Unlike Wei Ziliang, he doesn't need to rely too much on Gu Canyang.
Just by relying on the Shenhao game, Chen Dongcheng can live a life without worries about food and clothing.
Speaking of the Magic City, Gu Canyang's face is not that easy to use.
Of course, in the realm of Magic City.
For at least five years, Gu Canyang will still be a well-deserved top second generation.
However, Gu Canyang has always kept a low profile.
Except for Wei Ziliang who was able to contact him, no one else even had a chance to meet him.
The waiter knocked on the door and started serving the food.
When the half-headed abalone was presented, Zhuang Manting was stunned.
This was the first time she had seen an abalone bigger than her face.
If nothing else is needed, this portion of abalone alone is enough for Zhuang Manting to eat.
In addition to the half-headed abalone, several other dishes are also very high-end.
A three-pound wild yellow croaker costs nearly 50,000 yuan.
Top-quality ingredients and superb cooking skills, Yu Jiasi couldn't help but feel a twinge of pain when he finally paid.
Including service fees, the total consumption is exactly 250,000 yuan.
The average per capita is 50,000, which is in line with the consistent style of Xijiao No. 5.
But ask yourself, although the ingredients are expensive, everyone will feel that the trip is worthwhile.
After eating and drinking, Wei Ziliang suggested going to a nightclub.
When we arrived at the nightclub, it was just ten o'clock.
The atmosphere was far from its peak, with some scattered guests chatting on their seats.
Wei Ziliang asked with a smile: "Will you go to a booth or a private room later?"
Chen Dongcheng looked at Zhuang Manting, he was casual.
Zhuang Manting said with some anticipation: "Let's take a booth, it should be more lively."
"No problem, I'll make arrangements then."
Wei Ziliang ran over to contact him. As popular as Mr. Thirteen, the best location would definitely be more expensive.
But for those who come to nightclubs, they have to prepare money in advance.
If you don't want to give up money, it's best not to come at all.
"It's done. I upgraded a table of guests to a private room and gave them a 50% discount on their drinks. They agreed to give us their booths."
Wei Ziliang left and came back again, smiling and making an OK gesture.
"That's good. Harmony makes money. We also need to abide by the rules."
Normally, Wei Ziliang and the others would reserve three decks.
Save it for some friends who suddenly want to come and play, so that they are very proud and will come again next time.
However, Chen Dongcheng arrived too suddenly.
The booths have been allocated in advance, so we can only temporarily find a table of guests, give some discounts, and free up a seat.
Private rooms are more expensive and the environment is better, but the atmosphere is not as good as the booths.
At eleven o'clock, the music started playing, and the atmosphere in the nightclub suddenly changed, and handsome guys and beauties began to appear together.
Listening to the manic music at a close distance, Zhuang Manting's tense mind relaxed.
After sitting at the nightclub until one o'clock, Zhuang Manting felt a little sleepy.
Chen Dongcheng took Zhuang Manting back to Tomson Yipin.
This model house by Versace is very much in line with Zhuang Manting's aesthetics.
Some details reveal a bit of nobility.
Standing on the large terrace, the whistle of the cruise ship rang in my ears.
Lean on the armrests and feel the river breeze blowing on your face, adding a bit of comfort.
Chen Dongcheng took a bottle of champagne, put it in an ice bucket to cool down, poured two glasses, and put them on the terrace table.
"Is the environment okay?"
Chen Dongcheng looked at Zhuang Manting looking out the window and asked with a smile.
"It's pretty good. I've heard of Tomson Yipin before. With the river view in front of me, it's no exaggeration to say it's a mansion."
Zhuang Manting picked up the champagne glass and took a sip gracefully.
In the nightclub just now, she basically didn't drink much.
When with outsiders, Zhuang Manting rarely drinks too much, which is a kind of instinctive self-protection.
Chen Dongcheng looked down from the terrace and saw the magnificent scenery on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Most people are destined to miss such luxury houses from the moment they are born.
"There will be someone responsible for the company registration. Your task is to rent an office building, interview candidates, and set up the company's framework first."
Zhuang Manting nodded and asked: "I see you told Wei Ziliang that the company they registered is called Pinduoduo, and I also know a little about social e-commerce.
But I still don’t understand, what are the advantages of Pinduoduo compared to Taobao?”
Chen Dongcheng thought for a while and said: "You can understand that we are competing for that part of the market that Taobao ignores. Taobao used to be synonymous with low prices and cheapness."
“Now Taobao has begun to support Tmall heavily and take the route of consumption upgrade.
Those merchants who were used to low customer unit prices must have begun to panic."
“For a platform, traffic is limited.
Most of the traffic goes to high-end brands, so there will definitely be fewer resources left for these merchants with low unit prices, and they will make less money."
Zhuang Manting listened thoughtfully and asked: "Is it related to the Taobao brand strategy proposed by Taobao?"
"Well, JD.com is doing B2C, building its own logistics, and vigorously developing offline brands.
Not only is the development speed fast, but Alipay is also abandoned.
This is undoubtedly a challenge to Lao Ma."
“That’s why Lao Ma plans to cultivate a number of excellent brands from a large number of individual merchants.
These brands have achieved high market recognition through large-scale shipments, and are highly tied to the interests of the Taobao platform.
In this way, an exclusive resource can be formed, and by controlling the traffic lifeline of these brands, these brands can obey Taobao's orders."
Chen Dongcheng joked: "Obviously, Lao Ma has murderous intentions towards Liu Mian blind, and Tmall is Lao Ma's best weapon against JD.com.
Once Tmall comes out, the threshold will naturally form.
Many small and medium-sized businesses cannot meet the threshold and cannot get traffic support, so this is also an opportunity for us."
To put it bluntly, what Pinduoduo leverages is Lao Ma’s traffic pool.
Pinduoduo and JD.com are two distinct camps, and they do not have many overlapping customer groups.
What Pinduoduo actually grabs is Taobao's orders. Merchants who had a great time on Taobao in the past have transferred their positions to Pinduoduo.
Customers who previously placed orders on Daily Specials and Juhuasuan were also snatched away by Pinduoduo.
If Ali targets Pinduoduo with all its strength, Taobao will have to tilt its traffic towards the low-end market.
That is allowing JD.com to occupy the high-end market, which Ahri must not do.
But if Pinduoduo is left alone, Pinduoduo may develop to the point where it shares the world with Taobao.
Finally, Tmall and Alipay were developed.
If Taobao cannot be defended, it will mean the end of Ali.
All companies that seem indestructible on the surface are only one day away from collapse.
If Taobao loses its position, then Tmall, Alipay, and Ant Financial, which are derived from it, will collapse and no residue will be left.
The so-called talent advantage will be dismembered into countless small teams in an instant.
As long as Ahri stops growing, it means death. The survival logic of the Internet is so bloody.
Chen Dongcheng has always believed that the reason why Pinduoduo has been able to develop rapidly lies in one sentence.
Whether you want to give in to life or not, you still have to face reality in the end.
Pinduoduo is precisely the reality platform that everyone has to face.