This time when he returned to Beitong, there was actually nothing to do, or in other words, in his current life, there was no longer a situation where he was running around for something, or it was rarely like this, because he had something to do at any time, and he could temporarily put down the work in his hand at any time.

Now that the outside matter has been dealt with, it's time to deal with the affairs of Beitong's side. Some people may wonder, what can happen here in Beitong? Hehe, in fact, there is.

There are two things that are important at the moment.

One is the ancient city renovation project, which has now been put on the agenda, with the retirement of Secretary Feng and the transfer of Mayor Liu, the political circles of Beitong have now entered a new era. Zhou Fangyuan did not evaluate the new secretary, but the new mayor is a very capable and ambitious person, and he needs a lot of achievements to pave the way for development, which is not a simple matter for the mayor of a city. But the new mayor has a good idea, and that is to renovate the old city.

In the city where he was the mayor before, he liked all kinds of demolitions, but the previous city, in terms of status and heritage, was far inferior to Beitong, and it was turned back for 20 years, which is a small county town. Beitong is different, although the development situation is not good, but after all, it was once the ancient capital of a certain dynasty, and the heritage is still there. The old city is dilapidated, the new mayor's ancient city renovation plan, aimed at restoring the grandeur of the ancient city, and the establishment of a new urban area in the east of the river, this is not a small effort, is a large project of hundreds of billions, Yuanfang Group as a local head snake, if you don't eat a mouthful of fat, you are sorry for yourself.

The second is the private club plan.

This plan was not proposed by Zhou Fangyuan, but it was approved by him. The person who put forward the plan is Zhou Fangyuan's third uncle, in recent years, the buffet has become smoother and smoother, backed by the big tree of the Yuanfang Group, few people dare to bully him, or rather, those who have the ability and can bully him don't look down on his industry at all. Now that the Zhou family has made a fortune with Zhou Fangyuan, the third uncle is the best developed, and there are nearly ten stores under his name, and he can be regarded as a successful person with a small amount of assets. When he went to the capital to play, he met a few people, and he also went to the so-called private club to play, and he felt a little cool, so after he came back, he proposed to Zhou Fangyuan that he should also get a private club in Beitong and connect these big bosses in Beitong.

After Zhou Fangyuan heard this idea, he did not object, in fact, he also thought that this idea was quite good.

The concept of a private club originated from the wealthy class in Europe.

First of all, it is prevalent in developed cities in China, and private clubs are entertainment venues for the rich, with annual membership dues of more than hundreds of thousands of millions.

In 17th-century Europe, the world's first membership-based club was born in an English café. Since the participants shared the same interests, it was decided to form an alliance, which was in fact the beginning of the private club. With the change of the times, because this kind of club provides a private social environment for people of the same social class, it has become popular and gradually popular, and when it develops to today's global club scene, the club has become a meeting and leisure place for people of the middle class and the same social class, and the membership of the "club" has also evolved into a symbol of wealth and identity label.

In the early nineties of the last century, four top clubs quietly appeared in the capital, and their members enjoyed the joy of life with "lifetime membership in US dollars". Those who join these clubs are "either rich or expensive". In a private clubhouse, in the familiar atmosphere of each other, they took off their masks, drank and talked happily, and shared the feeling of success. Participating in the activities of private clubs, there are many family celebrities, celebrities and other white rich beauty.

With the development of the economy and the improvement of people's material and cultural living standards, the projects of the club have been continuously improved, innovated, applied and promoted, and the fields involved will become more and more extensive. From the perspective of functions and characteristics, the club's projects can be divided into three categories, namely recreation projects, leisure projects, and entertainment projects.

There are the so-called top ten clubs in China, all of which are the top private clubs, and they are also one after another interest circles.

It was almost 1993 that the first Chang'an Club with the concept of "top-level outlook" settled in Beijing. Perhaps the exclusivity of private clubs just meets the potential psychological needs of successful people, or perhaps there are too many heavyweights gathered in the capital at the feet of the Son of Heaven, and the private clubs settled in the capital are the best in the mainland regardless of size or number. The members of the Chang'an Club are mainly Li Shoufu, Huo Yingdong and others, and the entrance fee is $160,000 for individual membership and $18 million for corporate membership. Of course, it's well worth it. Entering the Chang'an Club, you will be greeted by its graceful, luxurious, atmospheric and exquisite court style. Chang'an has the ability to invite the most authoritative and top figures in the industry. It is said that Duan Yongji, the "village chief" of Zhongguancun, never goes to a star-rated hotel to talk about things, but chooses the Chang'an Club because everyone here will give him a private and intimate feeling.

Then there is the Beijing Club, which was also established in 1993. Most of the main members are business elites, emerging industry professionals and embassy staff. Among the representative members is Brother Xiao Li, and Zhou Fangyuan was also recommended by him to join the club, but basically he has never been there. The entrance fee is not expensive, with a personal membership of 100,000 yuan and a corporate membership of 1.25 million yuan. It can be regarded as one of the earliest high-end private clubs in China, and a few years ago it was the private business club of choice for the Chinese business elite. Located on the 50th floor of the Beijing Tower, the 360-degree view of the long windows is its most distinctive feature. From the moment you step into the club, you can overlook the capital. It is known as the "No. 1 Rich Club in China" and has gathered the presidents of some of the world's top 500 Chinese companies and a considerable number of ambassadors to China. Of course, this title is a bit exaggerated, but the confidence of the Beijing Club is true.

Founded in 2002, the main members of the Beijing American Club are representatives of the world's top 500 companies in the mainland, senior executives of enterprises, art circles, and returnees. The owner of Sohu is a member of this club, and the entrance fee is $160,000 for individuals and $6.8 million for companies. The requirements are slightly higher than those of the Beijing Club. Located on the top floor of China Resources Building, the American Club is the youngest of the "Four Great Venues" in Beijing, and has clearly positioned itself as a "business club", with major companies like Microsoft and HP as its main members. In addition, the Club of the Americas has a clear and concise American style, and it is the largest in Beijing.

Founded in 1996, most of the main members are foreign royals, entrepreneurs, artists, etc. In terms of entrance fees, the entrance fee for resident members is US$1.5 million, which is relatively high. The location of the clubhouse is said to be the former residence of the former Qing prince. Therefore, the Huaxia Society retains the essence of traditional Chinese architecture, and the courtyard itself is a key cultural relics protection unit in China. Members here often say, "Everything in the Huaxia Club is antique, only the people are new." ”

The Bankers' Club, the shrewdness of the Shanghainese and its cosmopolitan style, are also directly reflected in their private clubs, which are not only exquisite, but also luxurious and artistic. Founded in 2001, most of its members are members from the financial sector. At the same time, it also has branches such as the Beijing branch of the Bankers Club, the Rongcheng branch of the Bankers Club, the Island City Branch of the Bankers Club, and the Shangdu Branch of the Bankers Club, and the overall scale is relatively large. In terms of membership fee, individual membership is in the form of stored value cards, starting from 1.8 million yuan. The company has joined the soft sister currency of 21.8 million yuan, and can enjoy the consumption dividends of individual members in more than 5,000 high-end consumption places across the country. The club's main members are financial veterans, and the club is networked with the Bankers Club on Hong Kong Island. In addition, it is the best location for a bird's-eye view of both sides of the Huangpu River, as well as the most luxurious and expensive restaurants in Shanghai, as well as more than a dozen five-star standard bedrooms. Due to the luxury and high floors, this place looks like paradise.

Hongyi Club was established in 2002. Most of the main members are diplomats and foreign businessmen. The daughter of the gambling king is a member of the club. The entrance fee is 288,000 soft girl coins, which is relatively cheap. After all, Hongyi Club is good at leisure and entertainment, and it wins with service among its peers, and has ranked first in Chinese clubs. The English name of Hongyihui is the Embassy Club because it is on Huaihai Middle Road, where there is the largest concentration of consulates in Shanghai. Hongyi Club is also the first private club in Shanghai, and the opulence and serenity here almost permeate from the outside to the inside. This style allows all kinds of gatherings to complement its coordination, and the various facilities allow more members to bring family members into the clubhouse, which has made the Hung Yi Club very popular.

Yongfu Club is said to have been established just last year. The main members are consuls, entrepreneurs, financiers, artists, film and television stars, etc., Zhou Fangyuan also received an invitation, not long ago, but he has not heard back. There are branches such as Lin'an Branch and Ludao Branch under Yongfu Club, and the entrance fee is 2 million yuan, which is a decent price. The founding concept of Yongfoo Club is to resurrect the "extravagant, romantic, mysterious, and legendary oriental atmosphere" that was once lost in Shanghai. The clubhouse is located at the former site of the British Consulate at 200 Yongfu Road, and is a typical retro-style Western building. Some members sighed: "It's so beautiful, it's so expensive."

Founded in 1997, the main members of the Securities Association are CEOs in securities, banking, insurance and other industries. The Beijing Branch of the Securities Association, the Island City Branch of the Securities Association, and the Shangdu Branch of the Securities Association are all its subordinate institutions, with individuals joining more than 300,000 yuan of soft sister coins and companies joining more than 28 million yuan of soft sister coins. The General Association of Securities was largely established together with the Shanghai Stock Exchange. In this club, Poly Group has invested as much as 100 million yuan in soft sister coins. The Securities Association cooperates with Huaxia Gold, and the members of the Association have gold gifts, and "joining the Association is associated with the honorable" has become a major feature, and the Securities Association has also cooperated with more than 40 bank members, so that members can enjoy thousands of high-end services in the country.

After all, in terms of banks, their connections are too wide.

Finally, there is the Hong Kong Island Jockey Club, where the development of private clubs on Hong Kong Island has been highly mature, with various types of private clubs such as golf clubs, yacht clubs, country clubs, etc., and some world-class high-end clubs even have a history of hundreds of years. Founded in 1884, the Hong Kong Jockey Club is the oldest club in China. Most of the main members are the most prominent leaders from all walks of life on Hong Kong Island, and most of them are political and business elites. The entrance fee is HK$250,000.

Horse racing is the most popular sport on Hong Kong Island, and the Hong Kong Jockey Club is a private club established in 1884 and has grown to become one of the largest and most prestigious membership clubs in Asia. With more than 100 years of history and tradition, the Club has won the respect of all sectors of Hong Kong Island and was named the "Super Brand" champion on Hong Kong Island in 2003.

In fact, the real earliest clubhouse in Beijing is called "Royal Club", which was established in 1990 by overseas investment and introduced the operation and management model of foreign high-end clubs.

Then in 1994, membership clubs appeared in Beijing: Chang'an Club and Beijing Club. They are characterized by their central location in the city, and the club is luxurious, upscale, and has everything you need for leisure and entertainment. At that time, wealthy people made friends here for business needs, and it became a real business club, and most of them were business members. It was not until 1996 and 1997 that clubhouses began to transform, and private clubs appeared in large high-end communities, and the design and operation of clubs were greatly influenced by Hong Kong-style clubs.

In short, the upper circles in China are now popular in various clubs. This is a circle of fame and fortune, and even all kinds of clubs have become the threshold of the circle, if you can't enter the club, you can't even fit into the circle, which is too normal.

Business negotiations, daily emotional communication, various transactions in private...... Basically, it is done in various clubs, which may be particularly mysterious to outsiders, but in fact, to people in the circle, it is just like that.

Of course, Zhou Fangyuan also joined some clubs, but he basically didn't go there, and only joined nominally.

It's not that he's pretending to be high, but there's a reason.

On the one hand, it's because there is no time, it's not nonsense, occasionally there is time to relax and go out to play, and the rest of the time is basically busy with all kinds of work, after all, the family is big, and there are many things. Secondly, it is also because he has not completely adjusted his mentality yet, of course he knows the importance of joining various circles, but after all, there is no family tradition in this area, no elder has taken him to integrate from childhood to adulthood, and he is just an ordinary person in his last life, so he also needs time to adapt a little bit.

On the contrary, it is the third uncle, because he already has a government office, but he is more suitable than him in this regard.

Now that the third uncle wants to make a club in Beitong, it is equivalent to making a new circle in Beitong and letting Zhou Fangyuan sit in charge...... Of course, Zhou Fangyuan couldn't refuse. Not only will he not refuse, but he himself hopes to do it.

Of course, if you want to get a club, not to mention the operation, it is not easy to get it out.