Bluesea Mountain Manor was the top residential area in Pingchuan.
Although it was close to the suburbs, there were many high-end restaurants near the manor.
Li Dong and Ji Lanxin picked a restaurant with a good environment and ordered a few dishes before they started chatting.
After chatting for a while, Ji Lanxin suddenly sighed. "It's getting harder and harder to do business these few years."
Li Dong knew that she had something to say, so he smiled. "It's always hard to do business. Your Golden Cauldron Jewelry should be fine, right? After all, gold and jewelry are always sought after."
Ji Lanxin shook her head. "You wouldn't know if you weren't in this business. It's not easy to do business in the past two years. In May, the international gold price exceeded 700 USD per ounce. At that time, everyone felt that it was possible to hit 1,000 USD per ounce based on the current market. But who knew that in the blink of an eye, the price of gold fell. It's been a month, and the price of gold has fallen by about 100 USD per ounce. Golden Cauldron has suffered a huge loss this time. "
Li Dong chuckled. "Gold is a hedging product, and it's fine for it to fall temporarily. If everything goes according to plan, I'm afraid there will be another bull market for gold next year. "
Ji Lanxin was just complaining, but when she heard that Li Dong predicted a bull market for gold next year, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "How do you know?"
"I guessed it."
Li Dong chuckled, took a bite of the dish, and gave a perfunctory reply.
Ji Lanxin slightly frowned. Will someone like Li Dong talk nonsense?
But Ji Lanxin didn't believe what Li Dong said was true. The price of gold is now unstable, and most experts in the industry can't see the rise and fall of next year. How can Li Dong predict that there will be a bull market for gold next year?
Moreover, the previous bull market had just ended, and the price of gold had been rising from 2002 to 2006.
Now that the price of gold has fallen, is it going to usher in a new bull market?
Regardless of whether she believed it or not, Ji Lanxin didn't ask again. Even if she asked, Li Dong might not tell her.
However, Ji Lanxin took note of Li Dong's words. Li Dong wasn't an ordinary person, and he wouldn't spout nonsense. There must be a reason why the gold price continued to rise.
He would go back and do some research, then consult an expert. He would definitely be able to determine some clues.
Ji Lanxin didn't continue this topic. Today, she didn't look for Li Dong to talk about the gold price. She mainly wanted to talk to Li Dong about Jinding Jewelry Far away.
When Ji Lanxin mentioned this, Li Dong said, "We can talk about it, but how do you want to cooperate first? Is it a rental counter or a supermarket consignment? "
Ji Lanxin thought for a moment and asked, "If I'm self-employed, how much is the rent? How much is the entrance fee? How many points will you deduct if it's a consignment sale? "
Li Dong said casually, "Rent and admission fees depend on the location. It depends on the size of the venue and the location of the shop. It can't be explained in a few words. But if it's a commission, there's still a 20% deduction. "
"Twenty percent?"
Ji Lanxi frowned slightly. She thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Li, I've been in contact with Kelong Supermarket before. Their jewelry products generally deduct between 10-12%. Isn't 20% a little high? "
Li Dong said with a faint smile, "Miss Ji, can Kelong be compared with Far away? Kelong's monthly turnover is less than one-fifth of Far away's, and the number of shops is less than one-fifth of Far away's. Far away is currently negotiating to acquire Times. Once the acquisition is successful, Far away's influence will spread to the entire Huadong region. At that time, do you think 20% is high? How much profit can Ke Long bring you? How much can Far away bring? The two sides aren't on the same level. Miss Ji, I'm afraid it's not very objective to compare Far away with Kelong. "
Ji Lanxin smiled and didn't refute, but she still said, "It seems that Mr. Li is very confident in the acquisition of Times?"
Li Dong said matter-of-factly, "That's natural! Far away will hold the third round of negotiations with Times at the end of this month. Miss Ji will know when the time comes. But at that time, I'm afraid it won't be the Golden Cauldron Family that will come to discuss cooperation with Far away. "
Li Dong didn't feel that his words were harsh, because this was the reality.
At least in the current domestic market, supermarkets and shopping malls occupied a dominant position, and other businesses were in a subordinate position.
Golden Cauldron Jewelry was not a jewelry giant. They were the ones asking for help, not Faraway Supermarket.
Far away was currently the overlord of Jiangbei's retail industry. Once the acquisition of Times was successful, Far away's reputation would be better than before, and its influence would also expand to the entire Huadong region.
At that time, there would be more than one or two businesses that wanted to cooperate with Far away. What was 20%? Li Dong could guarantee that there would be people willing to cooperate.
Gold jewelry was originally a profitable business. If the supermarkets sold it on a commission basis, it would save store and staff expenses. 20% was not high.
If the tax was deducted, in fact, Li Dong didn't earn much.
Of course, this was not the only way to cooperate. Li Dong and Ji Lanxin were now in the early stages of discussion. As for how much to collect, how to collect it, and whether there were requirements for performance, these needed to be discussed in depth in the future.
Li Dong understood this, and Ji Lanxin naturally knew it.
The reason why she was in a hurry to talk to Li Dong about cooperation was that she wanted to hurry up before Far away acquired Times.
Once Far away's acquisition of Times was successful, it would be a little too late to talk about cooperation with Golden Cauldron Jewelry. It was better to take advantage of the uncertain success of Far away's acquisition to cooperate with Li Dong. That way, they could fight for the greatest benefits.
However, 20% was indeed a little beyond Ji Lanxin's expectations. This matter had to be discussed with her father when she went back.
Ji Lanxin thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Li, about self-management or commission sales, I have to go back and discuss it. How about I arrange someone to talk to Far away's business management? What do you think? "
Li Dong didn't care. He nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go back and talk to the business management."
Li Dong's attitude was somewhat indifferent to whether he could cooperate with Golden Cauldron Jewelry or not.
There were not only one or two small and medium-sized jewelry companies. Far away, there was only one in Jiangbei. The effect would be the same no matter who came to talk. Without Golden Cauldron, Silver Cauldron was the same.
At least for now, these small and medium-sized jewelry companies didn't have any capital to refuse Far away's conditions.
Then the two didn't continue to talk about business, but chatted about all kinds of things.
As they were chatting, there was suddenly a burst of laughter outside the restaurant.
Li Dong and Ji Lanxin didn't book a private room. They sat in the hall and could see the door at a glance.
Li Dong glanced at it and retracted his gaze. At the door, there were just a few women talking and laughing around a man. Li Dong didn't pay much attention to this kind of thing.
He didn't pay attention, but Ji Lanxin paid careful attention.
When the man smiled all the way into the private room with a few women, Ji Lanxin said with slight contempt, "This kind of playboy can also take over Longhua. Xu Jianghua is really old."
"En?" Li Dong paused while eating and asked, "Xu Rulong?"
Ji Lanxin was a little surprised and said, "Mr. Li doesn't know him?"
Li Dong shook his head and said, "I haven't seen him, but I've heard of him a few times. Why is he here? "
Ji Lanxin wasn't surprised at all and said, "He should have just woken up. He also has a house in Bilan Mountain Villa. Those women should be with him."
Li Dong laughed and somewhat admired Xu Rulong.
He took a look just now and there were a total of three women. This guy can really bear it. Three women a day. Isn't he afraid of torturing himself to death?
Seeing that Li Dong didn't speak, Ji Lanxin was a little curious and said, "Mr. Li and Mr. Hsu Shengzhe are good friends. May I ask if it's true that Xu Jianghua wants to let Xu Rulong take over Longhua?"
Li Dong laughed and said, "I really don't know what Xu Jianghua is planning. I'm afraid no one knows except him."
"I think the rumor is true. Just listen to the name of Longhua and you will know."
"Xu Rulong, Xu Jianghua …"
Li Dong thought for a while and thought in his heart.
When Hsu Shengzhe called himself the King of Han in the Ming Dynasty in front of him, it was probably Hsu Shengzhe's true thoughts.
Although Xu Jianghua thought highly of him and even let Hsu Shengzhe hold a high position in the company, in fact, it was more likely that he tricked Hsu Shengzhe to help him build the company.
If Xu Jianghua really wanted to find a successor, Xu Rulong really had a high chance.
From the name of Longhua Group, it could be seen that Xu Jianghua loved his eldest son when he first started the company. Of course, there were other possibilities. Just the name of the company didn't mean anything.
Because it involved the father and son of the Xu family, Li Dong didn't say much.
Seeing that Li Dong didn't seem to be interested, Ji Lanxin didn't say anything else.
After the meal, Li Dong paid the bill and was about to leave. Suddenly, someone behind him called out, "Lanxin?"
Ji Lanxin looked back and forced a smile and said, "Young Master Xu, good morning."
It was already afternoon, but Ji Lanxin still greeted him good morning. It was obvious that she was teasing him.
Xu Rulong didn't mind. He smiled and said, "Lanxin, what a coincidence. How about we have a meal together? You've been busy the last few times I asked you out. You're not busy today, right? "
"Sorry, I just ate. Let's talk about it next time."
Ji Lanxin's eyes showed some impatience. Xu Rulong was a playboy, and there was no one in Pingchuan who didn't know.
However, it had nothing to do with them. It was just an after-meal entertainment.
The key was that Ji Lanxin couldn't do it. She was famous, the future successor of Jin Ding Jewelry, and one of the famous ladies in Jiangbei.
Ordinary people wouldn't dare to take action even if they had feelings for her. They would even feel inferior and wouldn't dare to look her in the eye.
However, Xu Rulong wasn't an ordinary person. He was the most famous playboy in Jiangbei. He loved to chase after women, and the more difficult the challenge, the more he liked it.
Others might not dare to pursue Ji Lanxin, but he did!
Other people were cautious in front of Ji Lanxin, but he was unscrupulous. From the fact that he and Ji Lanxin lived in the same district, but he brought women home every night, it could be seen that this guy only pursued novelty and a challenge.
It wasn't the first time he was rejected by Ji Lanxin, so Xu Rulong wasn't too surprised.
He just looked at Li Dong curiously. However, he clearly didn't know Li Dong. He asked Ji Lanxin in surprise, "Lanxin, is this your friend?"
Ji Lanxin nodded and didn't introduce Li Dong.
The storm between Li Dong and Xu Jianghua hadn't subsided yet. Both of them had bad tempers, and Ji Lanxin was really afraid that they would fight in public.
Ji Lanxin didn't introduce him, but it didn't mean that Xu Rulong wouldn't ask.
Although Xu Rulong was a playboy, his self-restraint wasn't bad. He took the initiative to extend his hand to Li Dong and said, "Hello, let's meet. I'm Xu Rulong."
Li Dong didn't deliberately put on airs. He shook hands with him and said with a faint smile, "Young Master Xu, I've long heard of your name. I'm Li Dong."
"Li Dong …"
Xu Rulong's hand slightly stiffened, then he smiled and said, "Nice to meet you. So it's General Manager Li. General Manager Li's name is like thunder in my ears. Whether it's my father or my brother, they all praise General Manager Li. I wanted to find an opportunity to get to know General Manager Li, but I didn't expect to meet you here today. "
Li Dong also smiled and said, "Young Master Xu is overpraising me. I'm just an undeserved reputation."
These words had a different meaning in Xu Rulong's ears. He felt that Li Dong was expressing his own dissatisfaction.
A few days ago, Li Dong was refused by his father. Even if Xu Rulong didn't care about business, he would still know that Xu Jianghua and Li Dong were the two most talked about in Pingchuan's circle.
Now that Li Dong was being modest, it was more likely that he was being sarcastic. Obviously, he was saying that Xu Jianghua was just an empty shell.
Xu Rulong put on a fake smile and said, "General Manager Li doesn't need to be modest. Who in Jiangbei doesn't know General Manager Li's ability and courage? Oh right, I heard that General Manager Li has been meeting with elites in the real estate industry recently. Is Far away also preparing to enter the real estate industry? "
Li Dong said indifferently, "I'm just joining in the fun."
Xu Rulong continued, "But there are a lot of scammers these days. Those who claim to be elites in the real estate industry are mostly people waiting to die. Since General Manager Li is preparing to enter the real estate industry, and you are good friends with my brother, why don't I introduce you to a few real elites? Although Longhua's achievements in the real estate industry haven't been great, they still have some connections. It's a pity that Longhua can't accept so many people. If they can show off their skills Far away, it won't be a waste of their skills. "
Li Dong said calmly, "Young Master Xu, you don't have to worry about that. If I really lack people, I can find them myself. It's just spending money. If I can't poach them with a million, I can poach them with ten million. It's not a bad idea to poach eight or ten so-called elites. Far away doesn't lack money anyway. "
Xu Rulong's mouth twitched. Li Dong's words were obviously saying that he was going to poach people from Longhua.
But he really couldn't refute it. Longhua was rich, but it didn't mean he was rich. He didn't have as much confidence as Li Dong.
Li Dong was different. Far away was a big boss. If he really wanted to poach senior leaders from Longhua, he might really succeed.
Even if it was different from what Li Dong said, he didn't need to poach eight or ten people. If he poached a few key senior leaders, it would be enough to make Longhua suffer.
After exchanging words for a while, Xu Rulong didn't gain any advantage.
If he couldn't gain any advantage, he would retreat. This was Xu Rulong's way of doing business.
Just then, a woman came out of the private room and called out to him. Xu Rulong said with relief, "General Manager Li, Lanxin, I still have something to do. Let's talk next time."
Li Dong nodded and smiled. "Young Master Xu, please go ahead. We have to go too."
Xu Rulong smiled and walked back to the private room.
After he left, Ji Lanxin said awkwardly, "Mr. Li, I'm sorry."
Li Dong shook his head. "It's okay. We just chatted for a while. It seems that Young Master Xu isn't as useless as everyone says."
According to the rumors, Xu Rulong was a useless playboy who couldn't live without women.
But how could a useless person say the conversation just now?
It was possible to say that Xu Rulong was a playboy, but it was impossible to say that he was a complete idiot.
No matter how muddle-headed Xu Jianghua was, he wouldn't hand over Longhua Group to an idiot.
Even a smart person like Hsu Shengzhe didn't think he had a good chance of winning. Obviously, Xu Rulong had something special about him. It was just that outsiders didn't know about it.
Ji Lanxin was stunned when she heard what Li Dong said. Then, she showed a thoughtful expression.
She had always been prejudiced by first impressions and looked down on Xu Rulong.
But now that she thought about it, Xu Rulong didn't seem to have done anything rude in front of her.
It was true that he liked women and was a playboy, but he never hid it in front of her. Thinking about it this way, Xu Rulong was a real person.
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