Resource Tycoon Reborn

Chapter 14 Investing in Internet Cafes

Fang Mingyuan's proposal was of course mixed with his own selfishness.

In Fang Mingyuan's previous life, with the economic development of the capital, the government carried out large-scale renovation of the old city within the second ring road. A large number of old alleys and old courtyards were bulldozed and turned into residential communities.

In the process, not only those dilapidated bungalows were demolished, but many old courtyard houses with great cultural relic value and former residences of celebrities were also reduced to the ground amidst the roar of bulldozers. This made future generations deplore them. And in the new century.

In the past ten years, there were only less than 2,000 old courtyard houses left in the entire capital city of Nuo Da, and most of them were seriously damaged and in urgent need of repair.

Because of the shortage of courtyard houses and people's broader horizons, people have realized that their courtyard houses are "treasures" and "rare things". The design of the gates, screen walls and hanging flower doors in the courtyards all reflect the concept of "round sky and square earth".

The capital city has a well-maintained culture. At the same time, more and more wealthy people are obsessed with the lifestyle and noble status of the courtyard house, which has caused the price of the courtyard house to rise year by year. There are fewer and fewer authentic courtyard houses and every inch of land is precious. Fang Mingyuan remembers it very much

It is clear that at the time of the Beijing Olympics, the price per square meter of courtyard houses in Beijing reached 20,000 to 100,000 yuan, and a courtyard of more than 300 square meters was worth at least tens of millions of yuan! And it is said that there is another one in Beijing.

The price tag for a courtyard house is 440 million yuan!

In 1994, there were still many courtyards in the capital. No one would think that this old courtyard would have any real value! Just like Fang Mingyuan did not spend much money when he purchased the two neighboring courtyards.

With such strength, people are eager to leave the bungalow and enter the building.

It's not that Fang Mingyuan has never thought that he would do this job himself and try his best to preserve these old alleys and old courtyards in the old capital. After all, these things represent the ancient culture of the capital, and if one is demolished, one will be missing! Modern.

High-rise buildings are nothing. As long as you have sufficient funds, you can build anything you want. How can it be compared with these ancient buildings?

But Fang Mingyuan also understands that the real appreciation of these old courtyard houses will not come until two thousand years later. Before that, he will undoubtedly have a large backlog of funds in his hands. And the most troublesome thing is that you don't know at all.

At some point, we may face the possibility of demolition! Just relying on Fang Mingyuan himself, if he wants to go against the trend of the times, it is undoubtedly a mantis trying to do something!

If you want to change the reputation of these old alleys and courtyards in the capital, you must bring more people in and stand on the same front as you. Only then will you be able to compete with the violent demolition brigade in the future!

Today, since Mei Yuanwu took the initiative to find a new way to make money, Fang Mingyuan pushed the idea out naturally.

"Yuanwu, this is a long-term investment. There will be no obvious returns in a short period of time, but I can assure you that in fifteen years, your investment will have doubled at least ten to fifty times!"

Fang Mingyuan spoke seriously and honestly.

"Hiss..." Mei Yuanwu couldn't help but take a breath of cold air. On the one hand, it was because of the long investment time, and on the other hand, it was also because of the huge profits that could be obtained!

"Moreover, by then, what you will get will not only be huge profits, but also huge benefits in other aspects. I believe that by then, many rich people will be surrounding you like delicious flies!"

Fang Mingyuan's voice was full of temptation.

"Damn it, Mingyuan, are you praising someone? Doesn't it mean I'm like that guy?" Mei Yuanwu couldn't laugh or cry.

"If all the rich people are waving their checks every day, crying and shouting for me to accept it, and if they don't accept it, they won't give them face, I don't mind if I'm a piece of shit in your eyes!" Fang Mingyuan shrugged indifferently.

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"How is that possible?" Mei Yuanwu asked in surprise. Are these courtyard houses so charming? How could they be pursued so crazily by the rich?

"How is it impossible?" Fang Mingyuan asked, "Yuanwu, let's use an analogy. When 99% of the people in the capital live in bungalows, do everyone want to live in buildings?"

"That's for sure!" Mei Yuanwu nodded heavily.

"But if one day, 90% of people live in buildings, then as a rich man with a lot of wealth, how can you show your difference through housing?" Fang Mingyuan then asked.

, "Do you want to buy a villa outside the 4th and 5th Ring Road? It takes an hour to drive into the city center. In comparison, if you can own a courtyard house only a thousand meters away from the Forbidden City, which one will be more visible to everyone?

What’s your exalted status?”

Mei Yuanwu was stunned for a long time, then slapped his thigh heavily and said: "I understand!"

"Understood?" Fang Mingyuan smiled and said, "If you are really willing to do it, I can give you some financial support, and I can also give you a way to make money."

"What's the way to make money?" Mei Yuanwu immediately became energetic and asked, "Isn't it some kind of long-term investment industry?"

Fang Mingyuan glanced at him with disdain and said, "Do you think if I give you two long-term investment ways to make money, will your company's current financial resources be able to support the initial investment expenditure?" Mei Yuanwu rubbed his hands.

Hands, speechless.

Fang Mingyuan pointed out to Mei Yuanwu that the way to make money was to run an Internet cafe!

Internet cafes, an industry that was once considered a scourge by the government and parents in previous lives, will officially enter the world stage this year. Fang Mingyuan only remembers that the first Internet cafe in the world should have appeared in London, England. As for China, the first

Internet cafes in the true sense did not exist until around 1996. At this time, the prices of Internet cafes were staggeringly expensive. It usually cost about 20 yuan to use the computer for an hour. People who were not in relatively good family conditions,

I really can’t afford it!

The real development period of China's Internet cafes was after 1998. Capital entered the industry in a large scale. The number of Internet cafes began to expand rapidly, and large-scale intra-industry competition began among peers. Due to the government's relaxation in the management of the new industry

, which also gave rise to some social problems.

But the existence of these social problems cannot deny the contribution of the emergence of Internet cafes to the whole society! It can be said that the positive social significance of Internet cafes far outweighs the negative aspects. At that time, when computers were not popular, Internet cafes were the most suitable place for young people.

A leisure place for consumption, it is also the best platform for familiarizing yourself with computer operations and cultivating network applications. When the Internet had just arrived in China, it was Internet cafes that brought ordinary friends into contact with the Internet, thus driving the development of China's information industry.

Internet cafes have contributed greatly to the development of China's information industry!

Besides, most of the emergence of any industry is for profit-making purposes, and in China, even internationally recognized non-profit industries, such as education and charity, have become to the point where they do not hesitate to use any means for profit.

In such a general environment, what qualifications do people have to criticize the Internet cafe industry, which has been for profit since its birth. Although many Internet cafes have conflicts with each other due to the mutual interests of culture, telecommunications, industry and commerce, etc., and some Internet cafe owners

For the purpose of profit, various measures are taken to stimulate consumption in Internet cafes regardless of the moral bottom line, which makes society have a bad understanding of Internet cafes, but this does not deny that Internet cafes are beneficial to society.

Just like humans cannot deny the contributions of scientists because of the emergence of nuclear bombs; we cannot deny the existence of cameras because of the existence of AV movies; we cannot assume that all women in the country are young ladies just because there are women willing to be sex service workers.

Same!

Therefore, Fang Mingyuan has always had great goodwill towards China's Internet cafe industry. It is precisely because of its existence that China's computer industry, game industry, and Internet industry can prosper in the future!

"Internet cafe? What is that?" Mei Yuanwu asked in surprise. Although he had heard new terms from Fang Mingyuan more than once, he still couldn't hide his surprise every time he heard it.

Heart.

"An Internet cafe is a for-profit Internet service provider open to the public. The public can use the computers and Internet access equipment in the Internet cafe to browse the web, study, online games, chat, video, listen to music or other activities. Internet cafe operators

Earn income by collecting usage fees or providing other value-added services. Of course, Internet cafes should be places for adults to study, relax and entertain, and under normal circumstances minors should be strictly prohibited from entering." Fang Mingyuan explained.

"Wait, wait!" Mei Yuanwu quickly stopped Fang Mingyuan and said, "The Internet you are talking about is the Internet a while ago, right? But can that thing be used for commercial operations? I remember it was only in universities and some state agencies

It can be used now. Besides, can the things you mentioned such as web browsing, studying, online games, chatting, video, listening to music, etc. be done with the Internet?"

Fang Mingyuan explained to him for a long time, but Mei Yuanwu was still a little skeptical, especially online games, chats, and videos, which made him unbelievable.

"This is of course the future development trend of Internet cafes. Although you can't see it now, by the time you can see it, many people will already see the business opportunities. At that time, you can start to do it.

It’s too late!” Fang Mingyuan slapped the table and said, “Believe it or not, but I’m telling you, I firmly believe it. If you’re not interested, then I’ll find someone else to cooperate with!”

"No, no, no!" Mei Yuanwu shouted repeatedly, "I agree, isn't it enough that I agree?"