Chapter 59: The Opening
Just after Hong Yanwu gradually sorted out some things in his hands, he unexpectedly found that something was wrong at home.
His father, Hong Lucheng, seems to be in a very low mood for some reason. I always read the newspaper and sigh alone.
This made him have to get to the bottom of it.
As a result, he found out when I inquired with my mother. I really don't deserve to be this son.
Because Wang Yunlin told him, in fact, his father has been in trouble for more than a month.
Not for anything else, but because of the two pieces of news that were published in the newspaper one after another.
First, on October 7, the "Beijing Evening News" published an article on the front page of "The city's first self-employed Yuebin restaurant opens today".
It simply records how Guo Peiji and Liu Guixian of "Cuihua Hutong" traveled from place to place to get a temporary business license and a special grain and oil book.
also wrote how they went through ups and downs to raise 500 yuan with the help of the Bureau of Industry and Commerce and barely opened.
But despite the fact that the "Yue Bin Restaurant" has only 25 square meters of space, there are only four round tables and 16 benches. Surprisingly, business was very hot on the opening day.
The queue was all lined up at the entrance of the alley, and on the first day of business, the small restaurant received about 200 customers.
Due to the emergence of "Yuebin Restaurant" and related reports, it has played a very positive social effect. Then on November 4, another blockbuster news was published in the "Beijing Evening News".
He said that the Beijing Municipal Government has officially approved the report of the Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce on "Instructions on Allowing Self-employed Individuals to Engage in the Business of Food, Snacks and Small Commodities".
This also means that the business scope of self-employed industrial and commercial enterprises has expanded again. From then on, anyone can reasonably and legally open a private restaurant.
Do you still need to talk about Hong Lucheng's thoughts? Obviously, he remembered that his old shop was coming.
Wang Yunlin is of course the one who understands her husband the most. As long as Hong Lucheng wants to do it, she will support it. For this reason, I also specially asked him, is he tempted? Do you want to reopen the old shop?
But Hong Lucheng himself claimed that he was already a retired person. is so old, I am afraid that tossing it again will make people slander. He also told the truth that the Hong family loves money.
And the policy has just been loosened, how it will change later, no one can say well, don't pit the whole family again. Just don't bother with that.
After hearing this, Wang Yunlin never mentioned this matter again. But now it seems that Hong Lucheng is probably still unresolved.
It's just that his own attitude is still very contradictory. She really didn't know how to persuade her.
When Hong Yanwu heard this, he took the initiative to talk to his father. I want to rely on my three-inch incorruptible tongue to solve the old man's concerns.
Under the guise of Song Guofu, he said that the industrial and commercial bureau had a firm attitude and that its staffing had been expanded again and again. From the opening of farmers' markets to the expansion of the scope of business licenses issued to individuals, everything proves that the state is vigorously supporting the private economy.
He then analyzed the social situation, saying that the private economy is the most needed and effective supplement for the whole society at present, which can not only solve the needs of people's livelihood, but also solve the needs of jobs. Moreover, the ills of the past abolition of the private economy have been fully understood, and there will be no turning back.
Wait until everything is laid before you finally say, "Dad, I understand you." If you have nothing to do at home after retirement, you are already uncomfortable idle, can you not be greedy when you watch others do business? Anyway, the houses are ready-made, I'll go back and find someone to clean up the shop, and then find Song Guofu to give you a business license.
"You don't have to worry about the grain and oil. Others may worry about the word "special" on the "special grain and oil book", and feel that the day is precarious, so we don't need it. With my relationship with the Song family, this matter will never be a problem. Just do it. Just such a small 'Yuebin Restaurant' can be so popular. Can we still lose?"
He didn't expect that the old man was not so easy to fool. Although there were some things he knew that he deliberately didn't say, Hong Lucheng actually pointed out the key point by himself.
"You're too optimistic, too absolute. Everything is only in front of you, this is the problem of young people. Let me tell you, nothing can go all the way, there must be repetition. And the word 'official' has two mouths. What if it really changes?"
"Don't believe it. Yes, there are many advantages to private trading, but there are also many disadvantages. Need it now, whatever. If you wait for a long time, it's time to scratch its sore feet and problems. ”
"If nothing else, there are no guilds now, and most of them are hawkers. First of all, there is a shortage of catties and shortages, and the price is uncertain, and there must be more and more people who are deceived by the purchase and sale disputes. If the officials are troubled, the masses will be dissatisfied. When the time comes, the benefits will be forgotten by everyone. ”
"In addition, the current market lacks everything. Like you said, it's too easy to make money. I dare say that the small restaurant in this newspaper has a net profit of at least 1,000 per month, and there are also 2,000 well. But how much does a bureau chief earn? If you can balance the mind of an official? In addition, if the county officials are not as good as the current management, those who have the power in their hands will not be blushing, and they will have no opinion?"
"Finally, there is one more point, it is really not good for the public to do business. Because I am not happy to work for the government, I am not worried about the loss, and most of the people are fooled. But private trading is different, you have to change the way to please customers. This comparison that was not made in the past is not obvious, and it will be embarrassing to compare it in the future. Up and down, can you do better than the public business? All the things added together, what are the consequences, think about it......"
Hey, this is like everything that has happened in history. It can only be said that the old man understands the world too thoroughly.
However, Hong Yanwu has not given up. Because in his opinion, the old shop is reopening the sky, which means opening a restaurant. In fact, his concern for restoring his ancestral business was nothing more than to comfort his father, and it was incomparable with the "big things" he wanted to "toss." There's really no need to hibernate.
He continued to persuade, "Dad, you are so careful, don't miss the business opportunity again." There are many restaurants going back, and it's too late for you to regret it. I admit that there is some truth in your analysis. But isn't it 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 was all down. provoked his father to teach him a lesson.
"What do you call a business opportunity? If you want to make a little money in a short period of time, it is called a business opportunity? That is called speculation. ”
"Let me tell you, there is no shortage of smart and lucky people in the mall of any dynasty and generation, who can be the first to discover gold that no one sees. But that's not really a good thing. These people have never had a short period of brilliance, and they will definitely be surpassed by those who come after them. The reason is this 'first', which will bring huge profits and make people inflated and not want to forge ahead. will also be burdened by fame and tie your hands. And it often attracts others to covet it, so that all aspects of pressure and contradictions converge on themselves, which is an enemy. Is there anything else?"
"Rather, the real beneficiaries are the latecomers. Because of this first, those who follow suit will know the depth of this, and they will be able to make effective measures against various difficulties with high probability. Be well prepared, get twice the result with half the effort, and move forward lightly. And the people who follow later, in addition to being fast enough, are mostly people with unique advantages in capital, manpower, experience, and connections. On the other hand, if this 'first' has nothing to do but take the lead, it will be too difficult to maintain the advantage. ”
"It's the same with the current market. The one who did it first did take advantage of the first move. But as soon as the contradictions erupted, it was not certain whether they could cope with the past. It is easy to do it only when the problem is solved and the market order is stable. After all, buying and selling doesn't happen overnight. It is precisely because of this that the Hong family's business never tries to be fast, and it has never gone off the rails. ”
"And what did you just say? Is it a small business to reopen an old shop? People take food as the sky, and eating is always the most extensive and stable market. Why did the ancestors of the Hong family choose this trade? Because only when the market is large enough can it be engaged in for a long time, and it is worth thinking about it with real thought, and it is the foundation that can benefit the descendants of the people. ”
The more Hong Yanwu listened, the more he felt that there was flavor in these words, but there were some things that he couldn't understand for the time being. His focus has shifted unconsciously. I 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, for the sake of stability, of course you can make a preemptive strike. But I don't understand. When the day comes when you really do it, how can you be sure that you are the next to the others and do better than others? Where does your confidence come from? Also, you don't want to be fast and don't go off the rails. Isn't it a bit too absolute? There is a really good opportunity, don't you have money to earn? Wouldn't it be a pity to let it go?"
Hong Lucheng sighed with emotion. "You probably think I'm in a hurry and can't sit still, right? I'm in a hurry for nothing else. In fact, I want to do it, and there is no suitable person."
"Why do I have confidence? The Hong family has been working in the Zhuangguan for more than 100 years, and the experience and know-how of this industry are all in my head. But no matter how good you are, you need someone to do it. Opening a restaurant is not just about having ingredients, tables, chairs and benches. The three treasures of the restaurant, the kitchen, the running hall and the tea room. It's all indispensable. But where can we find the right people now? Those who can do it are all in the state-run units. I'd rather not do it, I can't find someone to make do with myself and slap myself in the face. ”
"Finally, I might as well tell you that it's a pity not to earn money. Don't envy this, if your dad wants to do it, it's actually too easy to make quick money. Just two words of tricks. Understand, anyone can be a smart person and find that 'first' to do. You just can't do that. Doing business is not just about making money, just trying to be easy, and trying to be fast. Otherwise, people will go astray and harm themselves. ”
The last few sentences can make Hong Yanwu's eyes light up involuntarily.
"Why don't I believe it? Your tone is too big, two words can cure all diseases? Tell me, let me listen?"
But where will his own father be fooled? Hong Lucheng stretched his face and turned against the army.
"I want to know? Okay. can tell you. But I'm conditional. Aren't you a cook now? When will you be able to do the first level, you will really be a chef? Also willing to help me reopen the old shop. You come and ask me again......"
Yes, Hong Yanwu was pouted.
Then he pondered it, how could he think that this father was a bit insidious? It couldn't be that he deliberately hung him with carrots to cheat a free laborer, right?
Doesn't that mean that he is so wise and martial material? This also doesn't match his mind with the colorful auspicious clouds and golden helmets and golden armor in his mind.
The second group has been opened, group number: 608640021
(End of chapter)