Siheyuan: If you ruin the reputation of the whole courtyard, I will move out

Walking through various shops, although the clerks were enthusiastic in recommending products, the prices of the products were obviously a bit reserved. In his opinion, even a shirt worth dozens of yuan was already the income of an ordinary worker for several weeks. He knew there was room for bargaining and hoped to get more discounts through communication, but he was also curious about the business methods and supply chain of the merchants.

Realizing that his straightforwardness might cause suspicion, after a day of sightseeing, he chose to stay in a small hotel that could pay for accommodation without proof of work, which was his new discovery. At noon, he walked into a high-end restaurant to taste local food, trying to understand the general situation of Guangzhou's catering industry.

Hidden in the park, Banxi Restaurant is well-known for its authentic Cantonese cuisine and elegant environment. Even after 30 years, it still has the same charm and is known as a restaurant with a good reputation. The signature dishes are authentic and delicious, especially the desserts, which are unique and almost unmatched.

When he first arrived, Zhang Yu was immersed in the unique teahouse culture of the south and ordered many specialties in one go. The waiter kindly reminded him several times, considering his appetite. When the table was filled with the sumptuous dishes, the scene was so lively that extra seats had to be added. Zhang Yu became the focus of attention while enjoying the pleasure brought by the food.

At a table next to him, a family of four generations was having their morning tea. When they noticed the pile of tableware, they naturally turned their attention to him. The family consisted of a father, two mothers, and a young woman who was particularly eye-catching. She was dressed fashionably, which formed a sharp contrast with the environment.

The woman stared at him intently, and suddenly called out Zhang Yu's name with a hint of surprise in her voice: "Zhang Yu, is that you?" He didn't pay much attention to it, just thinking that he had met someone with the same name by chance.

At this time, the woman came over and asked him uncertainly: "Are you Zhang Yu from the Red Star Steel Plant?"

He immediately understood in his heart that this was an unexpected encounter with an acquaintance here?

When he looked up, it was Lou Xiao'e in his memory.

"Sister Xiao'e?"

Lou Xiao'e also did not expect to meet Zhang Yu here: "Are your family members here too?" As she said this, she pointed to the place next to her.

After confirming that she was right, Zhang Yu saw her family. The opportunity to meet her was right in front of him, so he couldn't avoid it. He stepped forward and said, "Hello, President Lou. It's been a long time since we last met."

Lou Bancheng's unexpected surprise and Zhang Yu's memories reunion

When Lou Bancheng noticed Zhang Yu's visit, he was so excited that he couldn't express it in words. Whether it was because of the memory of his family helping him in times of crisis, or because of the young man who grew up in his hometown, he felt warm and close to this meeting. "Xiao Zhang, I haven't seen you for many years, and you still maintain your original character," he smiled and motioned Zhang Yu to sit down.

Zhang Yu cleverly moved the neighboring table to expand the space for their conversation, so that their figures would be more eye-catching under the spotlight. However, they were not disturbed by the external environment and were deeply immersed in the old times and conversations with each other.

"Sister, I remember that you guys have gone out to develop your career. Why are you back here now?" Zhang Yu's curious eyes were filled with concern.

In response to her brother's question, Lou Xiaoe smiled and said, "Guangdong has opened its doors to overseas investors. We want to find new opportunities here."

Speaking of this topic, Lou Bancheng said with emotion: "After wandering outside for so long, I once thought that I might never be able to return to that land, but now I see that my hometown has become possible again. Although I am not sure when I will return there, I am still full of hope."

"I believe the time will always be ripe. Once the national policies are popularized across the country, it will become easier to realize my wish to return to my hometown," Zhang Yu said firmly.

As Lou's father and mother, who have struggled for many years, grow older, their feelings for their hometown grow stronger and stronger. They long to return to their roots and hope to have the opportunity to revisit their hometown.

"Then why did you come to Guangzhou alone without bringing your wife and children?" Lou Xiao'e cleverly brought up the core issue, her words expressing her concern about Zhang Yu's actions.

Zhang Yu said frankly: "Indeed, I came here alone. I plan to personally experience the new atmosphere since the reform and opening up. My family is still in my hometown. After a few days, I will return to spend time with them. I miss them very much."

When talking about her family, Lou Xiao'e's eyes flashed with worry, while Lou Bancheng became excited. "Young man, are you thinking about the possibility of starting a company? Zhang Yu." His tone was full of expectation.

After his entrepreneurial idea was confirmed, Zhang Yu admitted: "I had such an idea in the past, but I had not yet decided what kind of business I would like to start."

After learning that their trip to Guangzhou was mainly to research the market and assess the possibility of setting up a factory, the entire discussion began to focus on the substance. During the negotiation, Lou Xiao'e showed her unique wisdom as a professional woman.

"Our small factory in is running well, but the labor cost is high, so we are considering moving inland." Her words reveal a wise decision made after careful consideration.

The Lou family discussed the entry strategy together

He smiled and said: "Nowadays, there are many preferential policies open to enterprises in Shanghai, which attracted our attention, so we came to investigate in detail."

Zhang Yu responded approvingly: "The chairman's insight is impeccable. I sincerely admire your leadership."

In an in-depth analysis, Lou Bancheng explained: "It is not difficult to set up a factory. As long as there is sufficient start-up capital and policy support, you can take the first step. However, the major problem we face is how to ensure the market share of the product. This is the difficulty we must overcome first."

Lou then emphasized the vast mainland market and its potential challenges: "Even though the mainland market is huge, the trend of consumers upgrading has not stopped. The influx of foreign capital has intensified competition. If you want to gain a foothold in it, I am afraid the investment return cycle may be extended."

After a detailed discussion, Zhang Yu raised a question: "The chairman has extensive experience in garment factories. I wonder if he has ever thought about getting involved in the shoe industry?"

Hearing the word "shoemaking", the chairman looked at Zhang Yu in surprise: "Xiao Zhang, your insights must be unique?"

During the dinner conversation, Zhang Yu and Lou's father got along better. Although he was hesitant about expanding into the domestic market, Zhang Yu provided valuable advice: "Compared with the garment industry, the leather shoe manufacturing industry and even leather products may have more promising development prospects. Although it will take some time for Chinese people to accept fashion trends, they are very fond of leather shoes. Fine leather shoes carry people's pursuit of quality and identity, and can better cater to the preferences of contemporary consumers."

Although he did not directly engage in the shoemaking industry, Zhang Yu relied on his circle of friends in the industry to look for possible cooperation: "Although my experience is still insufficient, my partners can help me behind the scenes. Setting up a leather factory should not be a problem. The key is that in order to sell our products well, we need to have a loud brand," he added.

In response, the chairman was very interested: "So what reasons can attract consumers' attention?"

Zhang Yu elaborated: “For example, taking advantage of a close financial network or publicly available legal production licenses. Only when product quality is guaranteed, sales will no longer be an obstacle.”

"I see," the chairman of the board sighed, "Although I am a lunatic, I also realize that it takes time to adjust my mindset." Lou Xiao'e asked curiously, "You were a driver in a steel plant, why are you so skilled in business strategies? How about Mr. Zhang Yu?"

Zhang Yu responded to her question: "If you are involved in business, you must do in-depth research and not act rashly." Then, his answer aroused his father's interest: "Xiao Zhang, can you tell us something specific? What kind of business do you plan to do?"