In the Seventh Courtyard.
Du Anmin was still reading a book on the balcony with his glasses on.
Hearing someone's voice, Du Anmin turned his head. When he saw Li Dong, Du Anmin nodded gently and motioned Li Dong to wait for a moment. Then he continued to read.
Li Dong stared at him for a while. Du Anmin was very focused on reading. At this time, Du Anmin was more like a scholar than an official.
Seeing Li Dong staring at her father, Shen Qian explained softly, "My father has this habit for many years. He won't put down the book until he finishes reading an article."
Li Dong chuckled and said, "It's a good habit. If I can focus on one thing like Secretary Du, Far away may develop better."
"Everyone has their own way. As long as you follow your own way, it will be fine. Other people's way may not be suitable for you."
Shen Qian said with a smile, "Stop reading. Go sit on the sofa."
Li Dong nodded and went to the sofa to sit down. The nanny Auntie Wang wanted to help Li Dong pour tea. Seeing this, Shen Qian waved her hand and went to help make tea.
Auntie Wang showed a strange look in her eyes. She secretly glanced at Li Dong a few times and did not dare to say anything. Then she went into the kitchen and began to prepare dinner.
Li Dong sat on the sofa and felt a little bored.
He glanced around the living room. The Seventh Courtyard had not changed since he came last time. It was still as solemn and cold as ever.
Just as Li Dong was looking around, the sliding door of the balcony opened.
Du Anmin came over with a book in his hand. He first nodded to Li Dong, and then Du Anmin handed the book to Li Dong and said, "I heard from Qianqian that you have been studying recently. This book is for you."
Li Dong hurriedly stood up and took it. On the cover was a long line of titles — Research on the Nature and Causes of the National Wealth.
Seeing Li Dong staring blankly at the cover, Du Anmin smiled and said, "This book has another name, and it's even more famous than this one. I believe you should have heard of it."
"What?"
"The Wealth of Nations."
Li Dong immediately nodded and said, "If Secretary Du hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known. So this is the original name of 'The Wealth of Nations'. I've heard people talking about it before, but I never had the time to read it."
"This book is worth reading. Some of the viewpoints and experiences in it are very interesting. Adam Smith believed that self-interest in economic life was the prerequisite for a market economy. He also said that the rights of a market economy lay with the people and not with the government. The government's mission was to maintain stability and protect the market economy from being destroyed by external forces … Although I felt that some of the viewpoints were not suitable for Hua Xia's situation, there were still some viewpoints that could be used for reference. Just like the current crisis in the real estate industry … "
Originally, Li Dong was still wondering why Du Anmin wanted to give him the book and said that the government should play the role of maintaining stability.
When Du Anmin mentioned the turmoil in the real estate industry, Li Dong immediately understood that this should be a warning to him.
Li Dong said a little awkwardly, "Secretary Du, this is all because of that kid Hsu Shengzhe …"
Du Anmin did not speak and just stared at him.
Li Dong saw this and smiled bitterly. "Alright, I admit that I was involved. But you also said that 'The Wealth of Nations' said that self-interest was the prerequisite for an economy. Business competition has always been like this.
If Far away and Longhua want to grow, it is inevitable that the industry will be reshuffled.
There are too many small real estate companies in Jiangbei. The management is disorderly, the industry is chaotic, and the layout is scattered. This is not conducive to the development of the industry.
The real estate industry is different from other industries. It is not as simple as having a hundred flowers blossoming. Small companies will cut corners and produce shoddy products for temporary profits …
These disadvantages are obvious. Also, small and medium-sized real estate companies lack funds and talents, and it is difficult for them to develop their own core technologies.
They do not have their own professional planning and design team, and almost all their projects are outsourced. They lack innovation in technology, and they lack the application of new technologies, equipment, and techniques.
Be it the design or product quality, they are worrying. Other than the hardware, the software is also not good.
I will give you an example. If a small real estate company develops a small district, they are only responsible for the development. As for the after-sales and property management, almost 99% of them will choose to outsource.
It is not a big deal in two to three years, but what about 10 years later? 20 years later?
The district is aging, and there is a lack of funds. The property management company will withdraw, and the small real estate company will go bankrupt. These ownerless districts will become the burden of the government.
But it is different for big companies. In Jiangbei, the best in this aspect is Longhua.
For a district developed by Longhua, even if it was developed 20 years ago, if there is a leak in the owner's house, or if the pipes are congested, all they need to do is make a phone call, and Longhua's property management company will come to solve it immediately.
Whether it is a new district or an old district, although I am not on good terms with Longhua, I have to admit that they have done a good job in this aspect. Longhua is the leader of the real estate industry in Jiangbei. "
Li Dong said a lot, and Du Anmin did not say anything at first. Later, he fell into deep thought.
After some time, Du Anmin suddenly said: "What is your position in Far Away? Retail tycoon? Real estate industry's rising star? Or something else? "
Li Dong was in a daze. He thought for a while and said: "Secretary Du, do you think Far Away's position is not clear? You will go to wherever there is money, and you have neglected your own brand. "
"So you know this yourself."
"Actually, I have thought about this a long time ago, but Far Away's current industrial layout does not conflict. Secretary Du, you might think that I am a one-track mind, but if you really pay attention to Far Away, you should be able to see something.
Far Away's industrial distribution is not disorderly.
Far Away is mainly retail, and the rest is secondary.
Online shopping is just an extension of Faraway Supermarket's business, and the logistics company is mainly to complete the industrial chain of Far Away, so that Far Away does not need to rely on others.
As for the real estate industry, to be honest, I was eyeing the domestic real estate industry, and I wanted to make a quick profit.
But later, I thought about it. Why did China Huarun, Bailian, and other large retail companies enter the real estate industry?
Also, why did Suning, Gome, and other home appliance chain companies enter the real estate industry?
Is it really because of the money from the real estate industry?
Maybe it is because of this, but it should not be the main reason.
In my opinion, there are only two reasons for the retail companies to enter the real estate industry. First, diversify and increase the survival rate of the company.
Second, integrate the company's resources and reduce unnecessary expenses.
The most obvious point is that as the housing prices rise, the rent is gradually increasing. For us retail companies, the higher and higher rent has made us unable to bear the burden.
I don't know about other companies, but Far Away, the rent has accounted for nearly one-third of the company's annual profit!
In this case, it is inevitable for retail companies to enter the real estate industry.
Of course, I am not excluding the fact that the real estate industry is hot. After all, everyone wants to be involved in a profitable business. Isn't this what the country wants to see? "
Du Anmin listened carefully and did not interrupt Li Dong. He waited until Li Dong finished speaking before Du Anmin asked, "This is the reason why you frequently cause waves in the Pingchuan real estate industry?"
Li Dong complained, "Secretary Du, why am I the one who caused the waves? I am at most a follower, and Longhua is the mastermind. "
"What about the Greenland Kindergarten incident? I will not ask about the legitimate industry competition, but the Greenland Kindergarten collapsed. Do you know how big the impact is? "
"That is also Longhua's doing! If you don't believe me, then you can ask Shen Qian. I am innocent. Longhua wants to monopolize Far Away's living space. I acquired the Greenland Kindergarten to protect myself. "
"Xicheng District's Nangang Hill is also to protect yourself?" Du Anmin asked.
Li Dong frowned and said calmly, "Secretary Du also knows about this?"
"I didn't know before, but I will know when the Xicheng District and Hi-Tech Zone's proposal is submitted! No matter where you got the news from, taking risks again and again to take advantage of the government is not what an entrepreneur should do. You can only be called a businessman and not an entrepreneur. I hope you can become an entrepreneur, not a businessman who stinks of money. Do you understand what I mean? "
"Far Away needs to develop! The Jiangbei government's support for Far Away has disappointed me! You can't just ask me to contribute without asking for anything in return. I dare say that no matter where Far Away moves to, the local government will not neglect Far Away! A company with tens of thousands of employees and annual taxes of more than 1 billion. Is the Jiangbei government so heartless? Yes, I am full of the stench of money, but I have earned it with my own ability. I, Li Dong, dare to say that I have never done anything illegal in my business, and I have never evaded taxes! I have seen a business opportunity with my own eyes. How can I not take the money? … … "
At first, both of them could still talk calmly. But as time went on, both of them were not calm anymore.
Shen Qian, who had been watching them, quickly interrupted. "Li Dong, how can you talk to my dad like that!"
Li Dong took a deep breath and looked at Du Anmin. "I'm sorry, Secretary Du. I lost my composure."
Du Anmin did not say anything and searched his body. Seeing this, Li Dong quickly took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and handed one to him.
Du Anmin took the cigarette, and Li Dong helped to light it. After taking a puff, Du Anmin sighed. "Are you blaming me? The government's support for Far Away is greater than you think. Without the Jiangbei government's protection for Far Away, do you really think that Far Away can reach this stage?
Whether it was the price war with other companies in Far Away, or investing in branches in other cities Far Away, didn't you think it was too easy?
Li Dong, there are some things that the government doesn't have to say.
For an industry like Faraway Supermarket, how can the Jiangbei government not support it?
All you see is the amount of money. But why can't you see that Jiangbei is facing financial difficulties?
Far Away is not the only company in Jiangbei. There are thousands of companies and 60 million people!
The government supports you, but they can't take money from other people to support your development Far Away. You have to understand the difficulties of the government. "
Li Dong remained silent. Upon seeing this, Shen Qian coughed lightly and said, "Dad, even if the government is facing financial difficulties, they can at least introduce some supportive policies, right? Far Away has not been easy for the past two years. You have also seen the financial difficulties. In addition, Faraway Supermarket's East China strategy has been launched, and we have to lay out the real estate industry. We really can't support it anymore. No matter how difficult the government is, they can't just watch Far Away collapse, right? "
Du Anmin rolled his eyes and laughed. "Are you my daughter or the Vice President of Far Away?"
Shen Qian said, "Dad, don't change the topic when I talk about serious matters. I'm serious. After all, Distance has provided for so many people. We don't want what's not ours, but you can't refuse to give what's ours. I don't know about other things, but the government's subsidies to the leading companies are definitely too little. A subsidy of 5 million. I heard that the government was going to subsidize 50 million, but someone vetoed this proposal. Don't tell me it wasn't you who vetoed it? "
"It really wasn't me." Du Anmin said, feeling wronged.
The corner of Li Dong's mouth twitched. 'Old man, you win!'
If it wasn't for Shen Qian mentioning it now, he really wouldn't know.
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