Zhang Yuan was still flattering Pei Qian from all angles. However, Pei Qian sipped his coffee and did not hear a single word.
He was very puzzled. Just what was the problem???
The effect of bringing Tang Yishu to the warehouse was immediate. All the computers that should have malfunctioned had malfunctioned, which had slowed down the assembly process.
However … what was going on with the internal memory factory catching fire?
The halo effect could not possibly affect other countries, right?
Pei Qian could not understand.
Strictly speaking, everything that had happened was not a good thing. However, it had caused Boss Pei a lot of trouble.
It looked like he had to be careful with his killer weapon.
He had accidentally hurt himself if he did not handle it well!
In any case, the damage had already been done. The key was how he was going to spend the money.
Should he continue to stock up? That was not possible.
ROF Computer-Installation was already very well-known now. After the 'no price increase' promotion on New Year's Day, its reputation and brand recognition would only increase.
The previous example had already proved that many customers had accepted ROF's brand premium.
In other words, ROF's sales would not drop even if they maintained their original pricing. What's more, they had a certain profit margin to begin with. Thus, they would definitely make money.
If they continued to stock up, wouldn't Boss Pei's life be in danger if the graphics card prices skyrocketed one day?
It looked like crazily stocking up was not a good idea after all!
Boss Pei had spent money to learn a huge lesson.
Should he spend the money on other businesses?
However, on further thought, he rejected this idea.
Pei Qian felt that he should stick to one principle:
Whoever caused pollution should clean it up; whoever earned money should spend it.
He reflected on it. He had not stuck to this principle before. That was why there were so many problems. He could not stop them no matter what.
Many projects were fine on their own and were making losses. However, when they were linked with other projects, big problems might arise.
Thus, the money earned by ROF should be left to Zhang Yuan so that he could find a way to spend it.
After some consideration, Pei Qian said, "Don't hand over the money earned by ROF Computer-Installation. Find a way to spend it."
Zhang Yuan was stunned. "Huh? Boss Pei, aren't we going to hand over this huge sum of money? Is that appropriate? "
Pei Qian chuckled. "Of course it's appropriate. You earned the money yourself. You can spend it yourself."
Zhang Yuan quickly waved his hand. "No, no, no. Boss Pei, we earned all this money under your wise guidance."
"…"
Look at this person. If you don't know how to speak, then don't speak!
Pei Qian was a magnanimous person. He did not intend to dwell on this issue for too long. "Tell me, where do you intend to spend this money?"
Zhang Yuan fell into deep thought.
He was now in charge of Fish-Catching Internet Cafe and ROF Computer-Installation. Of course, he was indirectly in charge of Fish-Catching Take-Out, which was a derivative business of Fish-Catching Internet Cafe.
At the same time, these businesses were closely related to Upwind Logistics.
The person-in-charge of Upwind Logistics was Lu Mingliang, who was highly regarded by Pei Qian.
In fact, Upwind Logistics had been incurring losses until now. It had been relying on Tengda Corporation's other businesses to continue operating.
This fully proved that Boss Pei's trust in Lu Mingliang was correct.
Of course, to Pei Qian, this should not be considered a blood transfusion but a detoxification.
If not for Upwind Logistics, Boss Pei might have died from the poison.
Zhang Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "Boss Pei, I've thought about it. ROF's brand has completely established itself in Jingzhou. Its online store has also made a name for itself.
"Fish-Catching Internet Cafe's business has been recognized by everyone. It has become the most popular high-end internet cafe brand in Jingzhou.
"I think it's time for us to continue expanding and bring Fish-Catching Internet Cafe's model to other cities!"
Pei Qian sighed silently. Indeed, he could not avoid this problem.
Boss Li had raised this question before. Why didn't they open branches in other cities to earn more money?
The reason was simple. Boss Pei was afraid of opening branches in other cities to earn more money!
However, he had no choice but to consider this problem now.
That was because he could not drag this on any longer.
Since Fish-Catching Internet Cafe and ROF Computer-Installation were already earning money, and quite a lot at that, why shouldn't they continue expanding?
That did not make sense.
Thus, they had to open branches sooner or later. The key question was where and how to open them.
Pei Qian pondered for a moment and asked, "Where do you think we should open Fish-Catching Internet Cafe branches, then?"
Without hesitation, Zhang Yuan answered, "I think we should open them in big cities, like Beijing, Shanghai, or first-tier cities like Guangzhou!
"There are many young people there, and the population is dense. What's more, everyone's spending standards are high. They would definitely approve of high-end internet cafes.
"It would be easier to open up the market there.
"Even Fish-Catching Internet Cafe's supporting businesses, like Fish-Catching Take-Out, would be popular there."
Pei Qian fell silent.
What you said makes sense. That's why I can't do that …
He pondered for a moment and said, "My opinion is exactly the opposite.
"I'm going to set Lincheng as our next target."
Zhang Yuan was stunned. "Lincheng?"
Lincheng was the poorest city in Handong Province. The famous poverty-stricken Daokou County was in Lincheng.
Opening Fish-Catching Internet Cafe in such a poor place?
How many customers could there be?
Pei Qian continued, "What's more, we're not just expanding Fish-Catching Internet Cafe.
"All the supporting facilities attached to Fish-Catching Internet Cafe will be moved there as well!"
Looking at Zhang Yuan's confused expression, Pei Qian could not help but smile.
He was not in a rush to open more Fish-Catching Internet Cafe branches.
He hoped to open more Upwind Courier stations.
However, Upwind Courier stations were basically all over Jingzhou. Every time he opened the map, he would see densely packed networks. There was almost no place to set up shop.
If he wanted to open more, he would have to move to other cities.
However, opening Upwind Courier stations in other cities but not Fish-Catching Internet Cafes would be too strange. That would raise suspicions.
If he wanted to do something, he had to do it together. That was the best way to fool people.
What's more, Fish-Catching Internet Cafe had a huge advantage compared to Upwind Courier stations. The initial investment was much higher. Whether it was shop rent, renovations, or the purchase of computers, they were all huge expenses.
Even if they started to turn a profit in the future, it would take a long time to recoup the initial investment.
At the very least, it wouldn't be during this settlement cycle.
What if he could reconsider the location and not replicate Jingzhou City's failure? What if these shops continued to incur losses?
That would be even better!
Thus, after much consideration, Pei Qian chose the poorest city in Handong Province: Lincheng City.
Being poor meant that the local residents did not have high spending standards. Internet cafes like Fish-Catching Internet Cafe, which had higher spending standards, would naturally not be popular.
What's more, flashy take-outs like Fish-Catching Take-Out would definitely not sell well.
On the other hand, projects like Upwind Logistics, which were stable and guaranteed to lose money, would definitely continue to lose money.
All in all, if Pei Qian had to choose, he would choose a poorer place.
As for why … Pei Qian did not intend to explain. In any case, people would figure it out on their own.
Pei Qian continued, "My plan is to move all the physical industries and the supporting industries that are attached to the physical industries there.
"One Fish-Catching Internet Cafe 2.0 in the core commercial district, three Fish-Catching Internet Cafe 1.0 in the second-tier commercial districts, and Fish-Catching Take-Out. Then, we will add twenty Upwind Courier stations, a huge warehouse for ROF Computer-Installation, and four distribution points around Fish-Catching Internet Cafe.
"We will prepare all these things at the same time and open them all at once!"
Zhang Yuan looked shocked. "Boss Pei, that's a lot of investment …
"Lincheng City's rent is much cheaper than Jingzhou's, but it would be impossible to set up all these things without at least ten million yuan …"
Pei Qian sighed silently.
I didn't want this either.
Who asked you to earn so much money from your computer-installation business?
I have to spend as much money as possible so that I won't be in a rush to spend it when the settlement cycle arrives.
Pei Qian said earnestly, "This bit of money is nothing. If it's not enough, you can ask me for more.
"What's more, these twenty Upwind Courier stations are only temporary. We will definitely open more in the future. We will try to fill Lincheng City with Upwind Courier stations, just like how we filled Jingzhou!
"You have to be clear about your mission.
"If you earn money, think of ways to solve it yourself and work hard to spend it.
"If you incur losses, report it to me immediately. I'll cover for you."
At first, Zhang Yuan thought that Boss Pei was just being polite. However, on closer inspection, he realized that Boss Pei's eyes were very sincere.
"Boss Pei, I … I'm really … so touched!"
Zhang Yuan was so grateful that he couldn't find any words to express his gratitude.
Pei Qian quickly raised his hand, gesturing for him to stop.
"Alright, there's no need to say more. I still have something to do. I'll make a move first."
Pei Qian looked at the long queue outside the internet cafe and felt a surge of anger.
Zhang Yuan quickly said, "Alright, Boss Pei. Take care! Happy New Year! "
Pei Qian, "…"
I'm sorry, my New Year isn't happy at all!
…
…
November 4th, Tuesday, 11 AM …
Pei Qian arrived at the office leisurely as usual. Everyone else had already started work for the day.
Perhaps because it was the first day of work after the holidays, everyone looked very busy.
Li Yada and the rest of the travel team had already returned.
Pei Qian looked at Li Yada and Bao Xu. For some reason, he did not see much joy or nostalgia on their faces. Instead … they looked like they had been through a lot.
Pei Qian could not help but feel puzzled. Was the United States so boring?
However, he did not ask much. That was because Pei Qian was a homebody who did not like to travel around. He did not care whether the United States was fun or not. In any case, he did not intend to go.
When he arrived at the office, Pei Qian first checked his unread messages.
There was a message from Zhang Yuan saying that he and Lu Mingliang had set off for Lincheng today for an inspection. Including the initial site selection, renovations, recruitment, and the like, it would take at least mid-February for everything to be done.
Pei Qian felt that this timing was not bad. It would be even better if they could delay it slightly.
It would be best if they could open all the internet cafes and courier stations a week or so before settlement. That way, they would spend a lot of money and not earn too much during this cycle.
As for the next cycle …
They would think about it during the next cycle. If they really could not do it, they would find a poorer city to open more branches. This cycle would continue endlessly.
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