Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 210: That's a matter of to million

In addition to the need to invite celebrities such as Liu Yifei to the Shanghai branch of the North City Hotel, Lian Capital, founded by Jiangbeicheng, has also set its sights on the cash cow of the entertainment industry, and will sooner or later become the financial backer of the entertainment industry.

It is definitely beneficial for Liu Yifei to know this friend of his.

Jiang Beicheng followed suit and sat down.

His eyes couldn't help but linger on her face for a moment longer.

After shooting for the magazine and removing my makeup, I came to meet him basically without any makeup on.

There is a huge gap between celebrities, internet celebrities and ordinary people. The filters of internet celebrities are too strong, while celebrities are really eye-catching at first sight.

I have admired Liu Yifei's beauty last time. When I look at her again, I still sigh in my heart that she is really beautiful.

"I ordered a few signature dishes, take a look." Liu Yifei handed the menu to Jiang Beicheng.

Jiang Beicheng took it with a smile, "Do you often come here to eat?"

"I come here occasionally. I think their Cantonese food is pretty good. I hope it suits your taste."

“I’m not picky when it comes to food.”

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes at Jiang Beicheng and said, "You should be the pickiest one!"

She knew that Jiang Beicheng was being polite to her and was trying to save her face.

The owner of Beicheng Restaurant says he is not picky about food, who believes it?

Among the restaurants she has eaten at, Beicheng Hotel ranks among the top three.

Jiang Beicheng smiled.

I added two dishes and handed the menu to the waiter, "Thank you."

"I'm sorry I can't drink with you tonight. I've been too busy with work these days. But I've asked the owner of this store to come over and sit with you later. He can have a drink with you." Liu Yifei said with a smile, holding her chin.

He looked a little tired.

Jiang Beicheng drank his tea and asked with concern: "You work so hard, do you want to be the hardworking Sanniang in the domestic entertainment industry?"

"Hahaha, you actually know this joke." Liu Yifei covered her mouth and laughed, "I'm pretty Buddhist, young people work harder than us.

There’s no other way to cooperate with brands on activities.”

Jiang Beicheng joked, "Xixi, are you showing off to me that you have too many high-end luxury endorsements?"

"Who told you to call me that? Are we very familiar with each other?" Liu Yifei waved her hands twice and joked.

Although Jiang Beicheng's words were a joke, she felt happy when she heard them.

Because in the domestic entertainment industry, the best representation of a female artist’s status and influence is the endorsement of high-end luxury brands.

Jiang Beicheng was actually praising her, and she could definitely tell from his words.

"Old friend, we don't meet anymore!" Jiang Beicheng continued with a smile.

"That's enough, really."

She didn't expect that a misunderstanding would connect two unrelated people together, and now they are really developing into friends.

She still remembered her promise to Jiangbeicheng that she would come to support the opening of Beicheng Hotel Shanghai Branch and express her apologies.

"Are you coming to Shanghai to prepare for the hotel?" Liu Yifei asked with concern.

Jiang Beicheng nodded: "Does Xixi have any good suggestions?"

"You're really brave enough to ask, but I don't dare answer. I'm too amateurish in this area, and I'm worried that my suggestion will cause Mr. Jiang to lose money."

As soon as Liu Yifei finished speaking, the owner of the restaurant knocked on the door and walked in with a smile.

"Uncle." Liu Yifei called out and took the initiative to introduce him, "This is the colleague I mentioned to you, Mr. Jiang from the North City Hotel.

Mr. Jiang, Mr. Chen."

"Hello, Mr. Jiang." Boss Chen shook hands politely with Jiang Beicheng. "When I saw the heartwarming gesture of Beicheng Hotel during the Spring Festival, I couldn't express my admiration for them.

Mr. Jiang, you are a role model for us colleagues to learn from."

"Uncle Chen, you're too kind." Jiang Beicheng addressed him respectfully. Boss Chen looked to be in his fifties or sixties, of his father's generation. No matter in terms of age or time spent in the catering industry, he was his predecessor.

This store has received so many celebrities, either because they have good skills or are very famous in the circle.

Jiang Beicheng followed suit and called him "Uncle".

"I really admire you, Mr. Jiang, for being so young..." Boss Chen sat down in his seat, still praising.

Liu Yifei also looked at Jiang Beicheng with admiration, "When I saw the CCTV report, I instantly felt proud to know a warm-hearted friend like you.

I'm curious what inspired you to do this?"

Both she and Boss Chen found it unreasonable.

I gave up the most profitable catering business and chose to do something similar to charity.

In today's real society, businessmen like Jiang Beicheng are very rare.

If business is normal, with the reputation and positioning of Beicheng Hotel, the two stores in Jiangbeicheng will definitely have earned millions on New Year's Eve.

The subsequent revelations about vacations and employee year-end bonus benefits were also discussed online, and Liu Yifei also paid attention to it.

This young man is really full of positive energy.

Jiang Beicheng replied with a smile: "Xixi, do you have that feeling?
In fact, many of us are not lacking in qualities such as strength and hard work.

But there are always things that break us down.”

Liu Yifei nodded in agreement.

Jiang Beicheng said: "The materialism of society is very serious, making the warmth and coldness of human relationships a luxury.

If there is a place where we can express our negative emotions, we will definitely feel a sense of belonging and happiness.

The New Year’s Eve dinner is just a medium to release emotions.

The free New Year’s Eve dinner at Beicheng Hotel has attracted so much attention because there are too many people like this who have been struggling for life, but most of the time life does not give them the ideal return.

You and I feel that way sometimes.”

Talk about material things to women who have no money.

When giving something to a woman who is not short of money, you have to be considerate of human nature.

Liu Yifei loves cats so much that she even funded a stray cat rescue station. Jiang Beicheng thinks she is a caring person.

People with compassion can understand the meaning of his words.

Sure enough, Liu Yifei gave a thumbs up with both hands.

I asked curiously, "Will the Shanghai store do the same in the future?"

Jiang Beicheng nodded: "Every store in every city will continue this tradition."

"Those who can't go home can find a sense of belonging again." Liu Yifei first admired and admired, then suddenly laughed, "Your losses will be even greater."

If the Shanghai store does this, the loss will be at least twice that of the MixC store in Jiangnan City.

The consumption is much higher, not to mention that it is positioned as a high-end restaurant.

Jiang Beicheng smiled confidently and said, "What I'm proud of is that I have some talent when it comes to making money."

Liu Yifei smiled and asked curiously, "Mr. Jiang's main business shouldn't be catering, right?
I have a feeling that you are pursuing a kind of sentiment in the catering industry."

Whether it was the last time we met in Jiangnan City or today when we met in Shanghai, I always felt that Jiangbeicheng's identity and background were extraordinary.

It seems that money is not very important to him.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and said, "I feel more and more that the misunderstanding was not a coincidence, but fate."

Liu Yifei: "What do you mean?"

Jiang Beicheng: "Catering is my personal hobby. Another important reason is that my mother used to be a restaurant owner."

"I actually guessed it right." Liu Yifei laughed excitedly, "I'm really good at judging people."

Although Jiang Beicheng did not answer her question directly, she had a strong feeling that this friend she had just met must have other hidden identities.

And it was unusual. But she didn't ask any more questions.

There are many hidden wealthy people in the country.

Jiangbeicheng might be the descendant of a big family or a hidden rich man.

His cognition, conversation, and sense of social responsibility... are all good. If I'm kidding, Jiang Beicheng's face doesn't look like that of an ordinary person.

The meal is served.

Boss Chen opened a bottle of Feitian and poured it for Jiang Beicheng.

Eat and chat.

Boss Chen asked curiously, "I just heard from Mr. Jiang that you're thinking of opening a store in Shanghai?"

"Yes, Uncle Chen, I came here to investigate the site selection." Jiang Beicheng asked his senior for advice, "Uncle Chen, do you have any good suggestions?"

Boss Chen clinked glasses with Jiang Beicheng and said, "In Shanghai, when opening a restaurant, location is not a big deal.

Unless it is a chain brand or an internet-famous restaurant.

But your decoration and dishes must have style.”

The "style" he mentioned actually means "prestige".

"However..." Boss Chen changed the subject, "We can't completely swear by the saying that good wine needs no bush."

The old man is quite humorous.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and nodded, took two bites of the food, and clinked glasses with him.

Boss Chen said bluntly, "What do you think of my place, Mr. Jiang?"

"It's great. The Bund, the international expo complex, and right next to Nanjing East Road... It has the traffic and the style."

"I came here from Guangzhou 30 years ago to open a shop. I was very lucky. The property rights of this shop had just been traded, and I locked onto this place at first sight.

In the years when Pudong began to plan its development, there were many foreign bosses from across the street who came to my place to eat, and I also accumulated fame and capital during those years.

I think this place is auspicious.”

People like Boss Chen tend to believe in this kind of thing.

"Uncle Chen has been in the Shanghai catering industry for thirty years. He's amazing," Jiang Beicheng praised.

Boss Chen waved his hand and said, "I'm going to retire soon.

If Mr. Jiang thinks my position is good, I can transfer it to you.

There are still five years left on the lease.”

Jiang Beicheng and Liu Yifei both showed puzzled expressions.

"Uncle, you are not in the catering industry anymore?" Liu Yifei asked in surprise.

"My wife, son, grandchildren have all gone to San Francisco. I've been thinking about retiring for a few years. I originally wanted a few apprentices to take over my business, but now they've all gone out on their own..." Boss Chen spread his hands and said, "I plan to finish dealing with things in China this year and go over to reunite with them next year."

From the way he spread his hands, it can be seen that he was still a little reluctant, but his heart had already flown to San Francisco.

Jiang Beicheng asked, "Which neighborhood in San Francisco is Uncle Chen's home in?"

"My son and daughter-in-law both work in Silicon Valley."

Jiang Beicheng smiled and raised his glass, clinking it with his, "We are neighbors."

The house in San Francisco owned by Haitangxi is located in the Silicon Valley district and was priced at US$180 million. Jiangbeicheng bought it but has never lived in it.

The weather there is nice, so I thought I'd go there and rest for a while.

"Really, Mr. Jiang? What a fate!" Boss Chen invited enthusiastically, "Come visit our home if you have the chance."

Looking at Liu Yifei: "Xixi come here too."

Liu Yifei has a mansion in Los Angeles, which is only an hour's flight away and five or six hours' drive away.

Living abroad, we are also neighbors.

Liu Yifei didn't expect that Jiangbeicheng also had property in California.

It's a very strange fate.

But she became more certain of her guess that Jiang Beicheng's identity was not that simple.

She picked up the tea and had a drink with Jiang Beicheng and Boss Chen.

Jiang Beicheng finished his drink, put down his glass, and asked Boss Chen about the shop. "Uncle Chen, when I came up today, I saw that the two floors of shops downstairs were empty. Is the landlord not renting them out, or is there some other reason?"

Boss Chen said truthfully, “The UOB’s lease just expired and they moved out.

The landlord wants to sell this shop and is now looking for a buyer.

The whole family went to live in Australia.

But Mr. Jiang, don't worry. The lease contract signed between me and the landlord is valid, and even if the ownership changes, it will not affect the legal effect.

You can take over from me and continue to operate it for five years according to the current lease agreement."

Sell?
Jiang Beicheng became interested.

“How much is the landlord asking?”

Boss Chen: "8500 million, the Shanghai Stock Exchange area is 1500 square meters, and it comes with a 300-square-meter property yard, which is the parking lot where you park your car."

"8500 million!" Liu Yifei looked surprised.

I was surprised not because it was expensive, but because I thought it was too cheap.

How could a stand-alone shop in the Bund, next to the Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street with the largest traffic volume, be so cheap?

It only costs about 50,000 to 60,000 yuan per square meter, which is about the same as the average housing price in Shanghai.

Jiang Beicheng explained to Liu Yifei: "The property rights of the Bund shops are only 40 years. Uncle Chen said that it was changed once years ago, which means that the property rights of this shop are still ten years away.

If the landlord cannot find a buyer, he will need to pay a land transfer fee to the state after ten years, or give up the property rights and hand them over to the state.

A piece of land on the Bund was auctioned before for a sky-high price of over 20 billion yuan.

According to that standard, the land transfer fee for this shop building will be at least 600 million yuan in ten years."

Liu Yifei nodded, this made sense.

8500 million is equivalent to buying the right to use for ten years, and the renewal fee will be another to million after ten years.

Actually, this 1500-square-meter shop would cost to million yuan to buy.

The previous landlord had been collecting rent for thirty years and had already made his money back.

Selling it now not only saves the land transfer fee ten years later, but also earns a considerable income.

The prices thirty years ago are definitely not comparable to those now, and the previous landlord made a lot of money.

Jiang Beicheng asked one more question: "Uncle Chen, how much is the annual rent for this floor?"

Boss Chen said, "180 million. The two floors below were previously rented to a bank for 420 million."

Jiang Beicheng smiled and said, "The annual rent is 600 million. According to a conventional contract, it starts from five years and increases every three years. After ten years, the rent collected is only to million.

If you look at it as an investment, it’s worthless.”

Boss Chen nodded and said, "Mr. Jiang's analysis is correct, so we can't find a buyer.

There are a lot of tenants, but the landlord is ready to wait and see."

Jiang Beicheng asked: "Uncle Chen, could you give me the landlord's contact information?"

Boss Chen was stunned for a moment, "Mr. Jiang has the intention to buy."

Jiang Beicheng smiled and said, "The location is great, the price can be negotiated."

Liu Yifei stared at Jiang Beicheng with wide eyes and pulled his hand, hoping that he would not be impulsive.

It's not a matter of tens of millions, it's a matter of 700 to 800 million.

(End of this chapter)