After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 470 The Boss of the Jianghu
Song Yongjun unexpectedly returned.

Everything is business as usual.

That's when everyone realized that it was just a survey.

So the question is, what should be investigated?
For a time, people panic.

Zhou Haoran left the rest to himself.

He received a notification from Uncle Huai.

He went with Grandpa Zhang to the Pudu area to discuss a big business deal.

At this stage, the impact of the financial crisis is severe, especially in seaports, finance, foreign trade, real estate and other fields, which are facing great difficulties. Attracting investment and boosting the market has become the most important task.

Zhou Haoran chose to enter the market at this stage.

It benefits not only the other party, but also oneself.

This is when land prices are at their lowest.

The two sides hit it off immediately!
The only point of contention is scale.

Zhou Haoran believes that the industrial park doesn't need to be too large; 200 acres would be sufficient. This is because the main business is cultural publishing, which is a relatively unprofitable sector.

Zheng Xianhuai believes that the industrial park should not be less than 600 mu in size!
The industrial park should not only be an office space for many booksellers, but also have a series of supporting facilities and be able to attract many surrounding industries.

For example, creative design.

Book cover design falls under the creative design industry, and a number of advertising and creative companies could be absorbed into it.

Another example is digital publishing.

Since we've established an industrial park, it must have a demonstrative effect.

In the cultural publishing industry, printing is a crucial link.

In the industrial park, there should be at least one leading private printing factory that represents high-tech printing, and it should fully reflect the themes of modernization, internationalization, technology, and environmental protection.

This way, it will be more convincing when leaders conduct their inspections.

Now that we have a leading printing plant, we also need warehousing and logistics centers.

There should be a large, modern warehousing and logistics center in the industrial park.

In addition, it can attract industries such as animation production and trademark packaging to enter the park, thereby enriching the park's coverage.

To achieve industrial aggregation and form a pattern of one main industry with diversified development, it can undertake creative design and warehousing logistics services such as traditional publications, digital plate making, digital printing, animation production, high-end trademark packaging.

This put Zhou Haoran under immense pressure.

He just wanted to build a headquarters office park here, investing 2 million yuan, just to get a piece of land and build a few buildings.

Once the building is completed, it will serve as the headquarters of Zhongbo Bookstore.

The other office buildings were rented out to other private booksellers who moved in.

By attracting core booksellers from the port and surrounding provinces, much like the Liangshan Book Industrial Park in later generations, a cluster effect can be formed, allowing them to cooperate and connect with each other in space, thus dominating the national educational supplementary book market.

Zheng Xianhuai was not satisfied.

He felt that at least 10 billion yuan should be invested to make this industrial park the most iconic and important project of his term.

As a result, the two sides failed to reach a consensus on the cooperation method.

Further contact is needed.

Zhou Haoran and Grandpa Zhang left Uncle Huai's place together.

I was a little unhappy.

I think Uncle Huai is too opportunistic.

Grandpa Zhang explained, "He is at a critical stage right now."

"what?"

Zhou Haoran was taken aback.

Grandpa Zhang said, "Whether you can go further depends on whether your project can generate momentum."

Zhou Haoran chuckled and said, "This isn't some large industrial park; the cultural and publishing industry doesn't contribute much to GDP."

“Economic output is something for many years to come.” Grandpa Zhang gave him a meaningful look. “Just like you said, there is an economic crisis now, and all the ports are facing difficulties in attracting investment. If he launches such a major industrial park project at this time, he will be the one with the most outstanding achievements.”

Zhou Haoran said "Oh".

Grandpa Zhang said, "As long as I am alive, he will not dare to mistreat you."

Zhou Haoran quickly said, "That's not what I'm worried about. The main thing is that an investment of 10 billion yuan is too large. I can't handle it. Back then, the Giant Group was so big. They originally planned to build a headquarters building within the budget, but then the leaders suggested that it should be built as a landmark and the tallest building in the area. The investment was increased to 12 billion yuan, which led to the bankruptcy of the entire Giant Group."

"You don't need to tell me these things."

Grandpa Zhang waved his hand.

Zhou Haoran could tell that although he hadn't explicitly stated his opinion, he still hoped that he could cooperate with Uncle Huai to make this large industrial park project a success.

We need to think about this carefully.

"Is everything ready for the teahouse opening?"

Grandpa Zhang has difficulty walking and needs help to get on the bus.

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Everything is ready, we're just waiting for the opening."

"Go over and take a look."

When Grandpa Zhang is out and about, he's no longer the shabby old man from the alleyway. His attire has a more江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) feel; he wears a black woolen overcoat, black trousers, black leather shoes, and carries a cane.

Standing there, he looks like a gangster boss, very imposing.

Zhou Haoran went with him to the newly renovated Red Mansion Teahouse.

The outer walls are all built.

It is over four meters tall.

It was completely isolated from the outside world, forming a forbidden area for ordinary people.

This is an old building.

Even during renovations, you can't make haphazard changes. You can only renovate to a certain extent while maintaining the existing layout. Therefore, the renovation process is quite quick.

Grandpa Zhang walked to the door and paused for a moment.

Above the entrance is the name.

very long.

Haoran Mansion - Red Mansion Teahouse.

Grandpa Zhang looked at it and chuckled, "Some people aren't happy with your name."

Zhou Haoran was puzzled. "What's wrong?"

Grandpa Zhang said, "You put the Red Mansion Teahouse at the back. Doesn't that lower the Red Mansion Teahouse's standards?"

"Is it really that bad?" Zhou Haoran chuckled. "Besides, haven't all the gentlemen at the Red Mansion Teahouse retired or left the scene and stopped participating in its affairs?"

Grandpa Zhang nodded. "There is one exception."

"Mr. Wei?"

Zhou Haoran immediately realized who he was talking about.

Grandpa Zhang hummed in agreement. "Everyone else is easy to deal with, but if there's one person who's going to cause trouble, it can only be Wei Qingfeng. He was alright a few years ago, but these days his health has been declining, and as his days are numbered, his temper has gotten worse and worse."

On either side of the entrance, there are two stone slabs.

Two pieces of information are engraved on each.

On the left is an inscription detailing the building's historical value, its construction 100 years ago, and the historical figures who once lived there. On the right is an inscription detailing the historical legacy of the Red Mansion Teahouse, dating back 300 years, and its role in China's economic development.

After watching for a while, the two went up the steps.

Go inside.

Ahead of us were two rows of young and beautiful girls.

In the dead of winter, everyone was dressed in the same simple and elegant cheongsams, as if it were summer: "Welcome, distinguished guests, to the Red Mansion Teahouse."

Zhou Haoran quickly explained, "There's underfloor heating here, and these girls were borrowed from other teahouses. Within six months, Honglou Teahouse will have its own team, from tea masters to service staff to greeters, with standards even higher than a five-star hotel."

Grandpa Zhang smiled and nodded to the girls as they toured the building. "Before you, Old Wei mentioned that he wanted to take over the mantle of 'Master Zhang.' But no one agreed."

Zhou Haoran said, "Yes, I've heard about it."

Do you know why you didn't agree?

Grandpa Zhang turned around and glanced at him.

Zhou Haoran tentatively asked, "Is he too old?"

"No."

"He's not strong enough?"

"He has done well in business over the years and probably has assets worth several hundred million."

"That is?"

Zhou Haoran wasn't quite sure about that.

The eldest gentleman of the Red Chamber is the "leader" of the other gentlemen in the Red Chamber.

By any measure, he is far more qualified than this young man.

Grandpa Zhang said, "He has a bad temper and is arrogant. He already looked down on the other old guys, and if he becomes the head teacher, he will look down on them even more."

Zhou Haoran chuckled and said, "Then I'll take advantage of you."

“You did a better job than him.” Grandpa Zhang sat down in a tea room on the second floor, looking a little tired. “Have a pot of tea.”

Zhou Haoran quickly called Qiao Nuo over.

Let her make the arrangements.

Grandpa Zhang said, "You've never had any dealings with Wei Qingfeng, have you?"

Zhou Haoran shook his head, "No."

Grandpa Zhang paused for a moment, then slowly said, "He has a bad temper and is a bit arrogant. But he's a very good person. Old Chen's family isn't well-off, and he's been supporting them all these years. I know that."

"Mr. Chen?"

"Ah."

“If you can’t even make a living…” Zhou Haoran didn’t quite approve of the old model of the Red Mansion Teahouse. “If you pass the throne to your son but not to the worthy, the presence of the Red Mansion Master will only become less and less significant.”

Grandpa Zhang understood his meaning and was surprised. "You want to reform?"

Zhou Haoran said, "I need some people to help me keep the Red Mansion Teahouse going. Many people are not suitable, and if you ask me... they should step down. In this day and age, the old ways are no longer in fashion."

Grandpa Zhang didn't refute, "Old Wei is still capable."

Zhou Haoran asked, "Can it be used by me?"

Grandpa Zhang hesitated for a moment, then slowly said, "He has cancer. I estimate... he can live for another five or six years. With such a large fortune, who can he entrust it to? His two good-for-nothing sons will always be a problem."

Zhou Haoran said "Oh".

I wondered what this old man meant.
Do you suggest I try to seize Mr. Wei's assets?
Isn't it?

Do I really need these few coins?

Grandpa Zhang asked, "Who do you know among these people from the Red Mansion?"

Zhou Haoran said, "There are mainly two. One is Old Tang. His son and daughter are both doing business with me. The other is Sun Xinghuo. I opened a chain of internet cafes with Hu Zi, and he is the chairman."

Grandpa Zhang suggested, "We should try to preserve these relationships as much as possible. Some people have been away from the Red Mansion Teahouse for years. They've forgotten about it. Old Tang and Old Wei are still good people, but it's a pity their health isn't good anymore. As for that kid Sun Xinghuo, it wouldn't be a bad thing if you were willing to lend a hand."

Zhou Haoran was worried.

Because Grandpa Zhang's health is also not good.

He walked such a long way today and said so much.

It felt like a last will and testament.

(End of this chapter)