Chapter 401: Idiots Are Not Idiots

Lanshan Manor is the top community in Pingchuan. 』Tian Lai Novel 『⒉

Although it is close to the suburbs, there are many high-end restaurants near the manor.

Li Dong and Ji Lanxin picked a restaurant with a good environment, ordered a few dishes and started chatting.

After chatting for a while, Ji Lanxin suddenly sighed, "Business has become more and more difficult these past few years."

Li Dong knew that she had something to say, so he smiled and said, "No matter when business is difficult, your Jinding Jewelry should be okay, after all, gold jewelry is always sought after."

Ji Lanxin shook her head and said, "You don't know if you don't do this business. It's not easy to do this business in the past two years. In May, the international gold price exceeded 700 US dollars per ounce. At that time, everyone thought that according to the current market price, it might hit 1000 US dollars. There is hope, but who knows that in the blink of an eye, the price of gold will plummet.

It has been a month, and the price of gold has dropped by almost 100 US dollars per ounce, and Jinding has suffered a big loss this time. "

Li Dong chuckled and said: "Gold is a store of value, and a temporary decline is harmless. Not surprisingly, next year, I'm afraid there will be another big bull market for gold."

Ji Lanxin originally just started to complain, but when she heard that Li Dong predicted that there would be a big gold bull market next year, she couldn't help asking curiously: "How do you know?"

"Guess."

Li Dong laughed, took a bite of the dish, and casually said something perfunctory.

Ji Lanxin frowned slightly, would a person like Li Dong talk nonsense?

But to say that what Li Dong said is true, Ji Lanxin is a little bit unconvinced. The price of gold is currently in turmoil. Coming to the gold bull market?

And just after the last round of bull market, from 2002 to May 2006, the price of gold has been rising.

Now that the price of gold is falling, is it going to usher in a new wave of bull market frenzy so soon?

Believe it or not, Ji Lanxin didn't ask any more questions, even if she asked, Li Dong might not be able to speak.

However, Ji Lanxin took Li Dong's words to heart. Li Dong was not an ordinary person, and he would not talk casually. He must have a reason to judge that the price of gold would continue to rise.

Go back and study it yourself, and then consult experts, you can always judge something.

She didn't continue this topic. Ji Lanxin didn't come to Li Dong today to talk about the price of gold. She mainly wanted to talk to Li Dong about Jinding Jewelry's entry into the distance.

When Ji Lanxin mentioned this, Li Dong said, "It's possible to discuss the settlement, but first tell me how you want to cooperate? Is it a leased counter for self-management, or a city consignment?"

Ji Lanxin thought about it, and asked: "If it is self-operated, how much is the rent? How much is the entry fee? If it is a consignment, how much will you deduct?"

Li Dong said casually: "The rent and entrance fee all depend on the location, depending on the size of the venue and the location of the store. I can't explain this clearly in a few words. But the deduction is the same for consignment sales, 20%."

"Twenty percent?"

Ji Lanxi frowned slightly, thought for a while and said, "Mr. Li, I have also had contact with Kelong City before. The deduction points for their jewelry products are generally between 1o-12%. Is 20% a bit high? "

Li Dong smiled lightly: "Miss Ji, can Kelong compare with Yuanfang? Kelong's monthly turnover is less than one-fifth of Yuanfang's, and the number of stores is also less than one-fifth of Yuanfang's. The popularity is even worse. Moreover, Yuanfang is currently negotiating the acquisition era. Once the acquisition era is successful, Yuanfang's influence will soon spread to the entire East China.

At that time, did you think 20% was still high?

How much profit can Kelong bring you? How much can the distance bring? The two sides are not on the same level. Ms. Ji's comparison of Yuanfang and Kelong may not be objective. "

Ji Lanxin smiled and did not refute, but she still said: "It seems that Mr. Li is very sure of the success of the acquisition era?"

Li Dong took it for granted: "That's natural! At the end of this month, Yuanfang and Times will hold a third round of negotiations.

How sure is it? Miss Ji will know when the time comes.

But at that time, it might not be the Jinding family who came to Yuanfang to discuss cooperation. "

Li Dong didn't think what he said was ugly, because it was reality.

At least in the current domestic market, supermarkets and hypermarkets occupy a dominant position, and other settled businesses are subordinate.

Jinding Jewelry is not considered a giant in the jewelry industry, they are the ones asking for help, not Yuanfang City.

Yuanfang is currently the overlord of Jiangbei's retail industry. Once the acquisition era is successful, Yuanfang's reputation will be even better than before, and its influence will expand to the entire East China region.

At that time, the merchants who want to cooperate with Yuanfang are not one or two. What is 20%? Li Dong can guarantee that there must be someone who is willing to cooperate.

Gold jewelry is a big profit maker. If it is sold on a consignment basis, it saves the store and staff expenses, and the 20% margin is not high.

If taxes are deducted, Li Dong actually doesn't earn much.

Of course, there is more than one way of cooperation. Li Dong and Ji Lanxin are just discussing at the initial stage. As for how much to charge, how to charge, and whether there are performance requirements, all these need to be discussed in depth in the future.

Li Dong understood this truth, and Ji Lanxin naturally knew it too.

The reason why she is eager to talk to Li Dong about cooperation now is because she wants to be ahead of the era of distant acquisitions.

Once Yuanfang succeeds in the acquisition era, it will be too late for Jinding Jewelry to discuss cooperation at that time. It is better to cooperate with Li Dong when the success of Yuanfang's acquisition is not clear, so as to strive for the best interests.

However, the 20% profit sharing is indeed beyond Ji Lanxin's estimation, and I have to go back and discuss this matter with my father.

Ji Lanxin thought for a while and said, "Mr. Li, I have to go back and discuss about self-management or consignment sales. How about I arrange someone to talk to Yuanfang Business Management later? What do you think?"

Li Dong didn't care either, nodded and said, "Okay, I'll say hello to the business management department when I get back."

Li Dong is a little indifferent about whether he can cooperate successfully with Jinding Jewelry.

There are not one or two small and medium-sized jewelry companies, but there is only one in Jiangbei Yuanfang. Whoever talks about it will have the same effect. Without the Jinding, the Yinding will be the same.

At least for now, these small and medium-sized jewelry companies have no capital to refuse Yuanfang's offer.

After that, the two didn't continue to talk about business matters, but chatted all over the place.

While chatting, there was a burst of laughter outside the restaurant.

Li Dong and Ji Lanxin didn't book a box, they sat in the lobby, and they could see the door at a glance.

Li Dong took a glance and then looked away. The door was just a few women chatting and laughing around a man, and Li Dong didn't care much about this kind of thing.

He didn't pay attention, but Ji Lanxin paid close attention.

When the man led a few women into the private room with a smile, Ji Lanxin said with a little disdain: "This kind of playboy can succeed Longhua, Xu Jianghua is really old."

"Huh?" 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 met, but I've heard of it a few times. Why did he come here?"

Ji Lanxin was not surprised at all and said: "It should be just waking up, he also has a house in Lanshan Manor, those women should be with him."

Li Dong laughed, but he admired Xu Rulong a little bit.

He took a look just now, there are three women in total, this guy can really bear it, three a day, and he is not afraid of tossing himself to hang up.

Seeing that Li Dong didn't speak, Ji Lanxin asked curiously: "Mr. Li and Mr. Xu Shengzhe are good friends. I would like to ask. It is rumored that Xu Jianghua wants to hand over Longhua to Xu Rulong. Is it true?"

Li Dong said with a smile: "I really don't know what Xu Jianghua's plan is, except for himself, I'm afraid no one knows."

"I think the rumors are true, just listen to Long Hua's name."

"Xu Rulong, Xu Jianghua..."

Li Dong chewed for a while, thoughtful.

At the beginning, Xu Shengzhe described himself as the King of Han in the Ming Dynasty in front of him. I am afraid that this is Xu Shengzhe's real thinking.

Although Xu Jianghua valued him and even let Xu Shengzhe hold a high position within the company, it is actually more likely to fool Xu Shengzhe into helping him win the country.

Xu Jianghua really wants to find a successor, Xu Rulong really has a great possibility.

From the name of Longhua Group, it can be seen that Xu Jianghua must have loved his eldest son very much when he started his business. Of course, other possibilities are not ruled out, and the company name alone cannot explain anything.

Because it involved Xu's father and son, Li Dong didn't say much.

Seeing that Li Dong didn't seem very interested, Ji Lanxin didn't say anything more.

After the two had finished eating, Li Dong paid the bill, and was about to leave when he was about to leave when someone behind him suddenly called out, "Lan Xin?"

Ji Lanxin looked back, then forced a smile and said, "Mr. Xu, good morning."

It was already afternoon, but Ji Lanxin still asked him good morning, which was obviously meant as a joke.

Xu Rulong didn't care either, and smiled with squinted eyes: "Lan Xin, we met by such a coincidence, how about having a meal together? I invited you to dinner a few times ago, and you have been busy. Are you not busy today?"

"Sorry, I just ate it, let's talk about it next time I have a chance."

There was a little impatience in Ji Lanxin's eyes, Xu Rulong was a playboy, Ping Chuan hardly knew about it.

But if others know it, they know it, anyway, it has nothing to do with them, it's just entertainment after dinner.

The key is that Ji Lanxin can't do it, she is quite famous, the future successor of Jinding Jewelry, and one of the famous noble ladies in Jiangbei.

Most people dare not take action even if they have thoughts about her, and even those with low self-esteem dare not look directly at her.

But Xu Rulong is not an ordinary person. He is the most famous playboy in Jiangbei. What he likes most is hunting for novelty and beauty.

Others dare not pursue Ji Lanxin, but he dares!

Others are cautious in front of Ji Lanxin, but he is unscrupulous. From the fact that he and Ji Lanxin live in the same neighborhood, but take women home every night, it can be seen that this guy is only looking for novelty and a challenge.

It was not the first time being rejected by Ji Lanxin, and Xu Rulong was not too surprised.

He just glanced at Li Dong curiously, but obviously he didn't know Li Dong, so he asked Ji Lanxin in a little surprise, "Lan Xin, is this your friend?"

Ji Lanxin nodded and did not introduce Li Dong.

The turmoil between Li Dong and Xu Jianghua has not subsided, and both of them have bad tempers, Ji Lanxin is really afraid that they will do it in public.

Just because Ji Lanxin didn't introduce, doesn't mean Xu Rulong won't ask.

Although Xu Rulong is a playboy, he is not bad at self-cultivation. He stretched out his hand to Li Dong and said, "Hi, let's get to know Xu Rulong."

Li Dong didn't show his face on purpose, he reached out to shake his hand, and said with a light smile, "Young Master Xu's name has been heard for a long time, I'm Li Dong."

"Li Dong..."

Xu Rulong's palm stiffened slightly, and then he said with a smile: "It's a pleasure to meet you, so it's Mr. Li. Mr. Li's name is like a thunder, whether it's my father or my younger brother, they all praise Mr. Li. Before, I wanted to find someone It is an opportunity to meet Mr. Li, but I did not expect to meet him here today."

Li Dong also laughed and said: "Mr. Xu is too famous, but Li is just a false name."

These words had a different meaning to Xu Rulong's ears, he felt that this was Li Dong expressing his own dissatisfaction.

A few days ago, Li Dong was rejected by his father. Even if Xu Rulong didn't care about business, he wouldn't be unclear about it. Xu Jianghua and Li Dong were the two most talked about in the Pingchuan circle recently.

Now that Li Dong is self-effacing and has a good name, he is more likely to speak ironically, obviously saying that Xu Jianghua has his own appearance. .

Xu Rulong smiled and said: "Mr. Li, why should he be self-effacing? No one in Jiangbei knows Mr. Li's ability and courage. By the way, I heard that Mr. Li has frequently met with elites in the real estate industry recently. Is it possible that Yuanfang is also planning to enter the real estate industry?"

Li Dong said indifferently: "Just join in the fun."

Xu Rulong said again: "But there are many liars nowadays. Those who claim to be the elites of the industry, most of them are people who eat and drink and wait to die. Since Mr. Li is going to enter the real estate industry, you and my brother are Friends, how about I introduce you some real elites?

Although Longhua has managed the real estate industry in recent years, although he has not achieved much, he still has good contacts.

It's a pity that Longhua can't accept so many people. If they can flex their muscles in the distance, it won't be a waste of their skills. "

Li Dong said with a normal face: "Then don't bother Mr. Xu. If there is a shortage of people, I can go find them myself. It's just a waste of money. I can't dig a million, can't I dig ten million? Digging ten Eight or so of the so-called elites, it’s not bad to go back and raise them, anyway, there’s no shortage of money in the distance.”

The corner of Xu Rulong's mouth twitched, Li Dong's words were obviously referring to the person who was going to poach Longhua.

But he really has nothing to refute. Longhua's wealth does not mean he is rich. He is not as confident as Li Dong when he speaks.

Li Dong is different, this guy is the big boss from far away, if this guy is really ruthless and goes to Longhua to poach high-level leaders, he may really succeed.

Even if it is different from what Li Dong said, it is not necessary to poach ten or eight high-level executives in key positions, but it is enough for Longhua to drink a pot.

After exchanging words for a while, Xu Rulong didn't take any advantage.

Withdrawing if he can't take advantage, this is also Xu Rulong's way of standing.

Just when a woman in the private room came out to call him, Xu Rulong felt relieved and said, "President Li, Lan Xin, I have something else to do, let's talk about it next time."

Li Dong nodded and said with a smile: "Although Mr. Xu is busy, we have to leave."

Xu Rulong laughed, turned around and walked towards the box.

As soon as he left, Ji Lanxin said in embarrassment, "Mr. Li, I'm sorry."

Li Dong shook his head and said: "It's okay, just chatting for a while, it seems that Mr. Xu is not as stupid as everyone said."

According to outside rumors, Xu Rulong is just a idiot who loves women and loves nothing.

But how could the conversation just now be said by an idiot?

It is possible to say that Xu Rulong is a dude, but it is obviously impossible to say that he is a complete two hundred and five.

No matter how old and foolish Xu Jianghua is, he would not hand over the Longhua Group to a 250 in charge.

Even a smart person like Xu Shengzhe felt that his chances of winning were not great. Obviously Xu Rulong also had some advantages, but they were not known to outsiders.

Hearing what Li Dong said, Ji Lanxin froze for a moment, and then showed a thoughtful expression.

She had always been preconceived before, and looked down upon Xu Rulong.

But thinking about it now, Xu Rulong didn't seem to have done anything rude in front of her.

It's true that that guy likes women, and he's not fake, but he never hides it from her. Thinking about it this way, Xu Rulong is quite a real person.

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(To be continued.)