Chapter 29: Department Store Turmoil
Taking the bus home, along the way, Chen Yaotian was thinking hard about this problem.
He has been practicing since he was a child, and he has lived in Tianlong Temple for 18 years. Master always taught Chen Yaotian to "always be convenient, always be kind, sweep the floor for fear of hurting the lives of ants, and cherish moths and gauze lamps".
However, Chen Yaotian respects and loves Master, and he also respects the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, but Chen Yaotian subconsciously does not fully agree with these teachings of Master.
For example, "put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the ground", this sentence was used by Chen Yaotian to persuade others. But he doesn't fully agree in his own heart, after a person kills on a large scale, can he become a Buddha by simply putting down the butcher's knife? What about the creatures he slaughtered? Did you die in vain? Becoming a victim of Buddhahood? If so, is it becoming a Buddha or a demon?
Another example is "If I don't go to hell, who will go to hell", Chen Yaotian often talks about this sentence. But why should those who commit murder become Buddhas, and we monks who always have compassion and trample an ant to death will cry out for sins and sins, but they should go to hell? What is the rationale for this?
Buddhism is profound, but Chen Yaotian's heart is afraid that there is no way to enter Buddhism.
It's just that the teachings of Buddhism have too much influence on Chen Yaotian after all, which has caused confusion in Chen Yaotian's heart.
This confusion had not yet been revealed when he was in the Buddha's gate. After all, the environment in Tianlong Temple is very simple, but now that he has come to the earthly world and come into contact with all kinds of people, he has begun to appear all at once.
Just now in the classroom, Chen Yaotian really wanted to make a move.
He really wanted to knock Mo Kongwen, Xie Zhiqiang, and even anyone who dared to stop him to the ground, and his strength was effortless to do so.
However, the influence of Buddhism since childhood made Chen Yaotian finally stop his anger.
He began to try to find his own way, and this path was his true self.
The so-called "true self", in Buddhism, is one of the four virtues of nirvana, also known as the "great self", as opposed to the "delusional self", which is the self that is free from the troubles of life and death.
But for Chen Yaotian, it is the real me.
The road to find his true self is arduous and long, Chen Yaotian didn't find it when he got home, so he planned to put it aside first, since he had entered the red dust training, he would always find it slowly.
Lin Feiying was not at home, Chen Yaotian called her and learned that Lin Feiying was still in the company at noon. Lin Feiying was also worried that Chen Yaotian was hungry, so she asked Chen Yaotian to take a car to Chen's Department Store on Haiyang Road to find her, and then she would take Chen Yaotian out to eat after the meeting.
Although the Chan consortium is a hotel and tourism tycoon, it is also expanding into other areas, such as department stores. The headquarters of the Chen consortium is in Yanjing, and it is guarded by Chen Guanzhong, the current head of the Chen family. As the marketing director of North China, Lin Feiying is currently mainly in the Sanyan area to preside over the campaign to enter the department store.
In Yanhai, the Chen consortium has just opened a large department store, which is in the state of opening up the situation, in fact, it is also a pilot, whether it will bloom everywhere will depend on whether the operation of this department store is successful.
So as the host, Lin Feiying's burden is very heavy.
Chen Yaotian took the bus and got off directly at Chen's Department Store Station, which is also part of the advertising and marketing, and the name of the station can strengthen the name of Chen's Department Store in people's hearts, and it is also convenient for Chen Yaotian to get on the bus. Otherwise, he is not familiar with Yanhai City, and maybe he will find a missing person.
Raising his head and glancing at the grand Chen Department Store under the light, Chen Yaotian did not go directly to the office area to find Lin Feiying, but chose to shop in the department store first.
Walking to the door, Chen Yaotian felt a strong cold air. Originally, the weather had cooled down, but in the past two days, the autumn tiger suddenly came, and it suddenly became hot again.
A few laborers with bamboo poles are sitting by the gate, enjoying the free air conditioning while waiting for their employers. Because Yanhai City has mountains and seas, and the terrain of the main urban area is uneven, there is a profession of this kind of laborer, specializing in selling strength. Loading and unloading goods, in addition, for example, if someone buys something and buys more, they can help pick it up.
Most of this kind of hard work is done by rural people, who are at the bottom of society, but they are also having fun in their own way, sitting there and playing two pokers, enjoying this rare coolness.
Because their clothes were shabby and smelly, when they sat at the door, the people who came in and out saw them either staring at each other coldly, or covering their noses as if they were really smoked.
Chen Yaotian couldn't help but shake his head when he saw it, all beings are equal. Although these laborers are dirty and torn, they are also relying on their own strength to eat. Those who are well-dressed may be making money by cheating, so why look down on laborers?
Just as Chen Yaotian was about to approach the gate, he suddenly saw two security guards rushing out of the gate.
Seeing the two security guards come out, the guests who just went in and out all stopped, looking at the laborers with strange smiles on their faces.
Chen Yaotian couldn't help but stop and look.
The mechanics didn't even realize that the security guards were coming, and the two security guards suddenly burst in, and one of them, who was as strong as a yak, kicked the newspaper around the workers and flew out.
In addition to playing cards, there was money in the newspaper. As soon as the newspaper flew, all of a sudden, playing cards and coins flew all over the sky, which was spectacular.
There is no big ticket money, just some pieces of change of two yuan, and the laborers are entertained and entertained, and they can't reach the level of gambling at all.
But that money is nothing to ordinary people, but it is the hard-earned money of those laborers. At that time, the laborers were in a hurry, and hurriedly rushed to chase their money, and one of the bold and angry accused the security guard: "What are you doing!" We didn't provoke you! ”
"Humph! Who gave you permission to play here? The yak-like security guard glared viciously at the laborer who questioned him, and his fingers like a rolling pin poked at the laborer's chest: "This is a Jinding-level department store!" The people who come and go are people with status! People like you are blocking the door, and how can people get in? Doesn't this affect the image of our department stores? ”
The grade of the department store is divided into three levels: gold tripod level, silver tripod level and copper tripod level. For example, the business area must be more than 10,000 square meters, the sales volume per square meter must reach 150,000 yuan, and the sales profit margin must be more than 3%. For example, the toilets are equipped with toilets for infants and toddlers, the general service industry can use English and sign language to serve customers, and more than 70% of the lighting is equipped with energy-saving equipment......
It is true that Jinding-level department stores are the top existence in the industry, but the words of this security guard still deeply hurt the self-esteem of the workers. The ordinary people in the onlookers also withdrew from the theater mode, and their faces showed a look of resentment. Although the security guard didn't speak loudly, and even said it in a suppressed voice, it was obvious that those who were interested in watching still listened to it.
Living at the bottom of society for a long time has made most of the laborers numb, and several other people are rushing to pick up the money and then burrow into the crowd.
The young mechanic who was arguing with the security guard at the beginning gritted his teeth, and suddenly raised his hand to pull the yak security guard's hand away: "What's wrong with people like us?" We're just at the door, how can it affect the image of your department store? Are no people allowed to stand outside your department store? There was a force worker who had a good relationship with him who was afraid of things and persuaded him: "Forget the bolt, let's go, let's go......" But the young force stood there and did not move, and he had to fight for a reason.
The force bolt was screaming at the top of his voice, which immediately attracted more people to come and watch the excitement. Another thin security guard frowned and gave the yak security guard a look, and the yak security guard understood, pushed the chest of the bolt, and said toughly: "Let's go!" Don't block the door! ”
The strength of this yak-like security guard was really great, and the young laborer named Bolt was pushed backwards by his hand, and fell to the ground.
"You dare to hit someone? I won't leave without giving me a reason today! "The bolt is a dumbfounded temper, jumping up and grabbing the yak security guard.
"Reasonable, huh? Walk! Follow me to the duty room! The yak security guard saw that he was entangled, and the people gathered more and more, and he was also anxious, and he grabbed the bolt and went back as if he was carrying a rag doll.
"Brother security, forget it, he just came out to do the bolt, he is not sensible, big brother security ......" Another mechanic chased after the pleading, but was pushed aside by another thin security guard.
Although the onlookers were watching, they only talked about it, saying that the security guard was not, but no one dared to stand up and say a fair word.
"Alas, this stupid boy will definitely be beaten when he goes to the duty room!"
"This Chen's Department Store is subordinate to the Chen Foundation, and it is rich and rich, and it is not in vain!"
"The security guards of Chen's Department Store are fierce enough, do you dare to return something when you buy something here? Hah-"
People's sighs, or ridiculed discussions, as well as the scene he saw, Chen Yaotian couldn't hold it anymore, he didn't know how to operate, and he didn't have the right to interfere in the affairs of the group now, but the practice of Buddhism for many years made him stand up instinctively.
"Stop!"
Chen Yaotian came out of the crowd and stopped the two security guards with a loud shout.