Thinking about all this, Chen Dong smiled sheepishly and said.
"Manager Ma, it was my fault for not expressing myself clearly."
Next, Chen Dong briefly explained his thoughts.
"Manager Ma, my idea is that if we're going to open one, we should open a big one, with the supermarket size being over 2,000 square meters."
"In addition, it is best to buy or build real estate, which will greatly reduce the supermarket's future operating costs."
It's not as simple as just reducing costs.
Perhaps in a few years, the appreciation of the property alone will be enough to recoup all the costs of opening the supermarket.
This doesn't even include the profits from supermarket operations.
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.
After hearing Chen Dong's description, Ma Guoliang felt extremely ashamed.
He had just been lecturing Chen Dong in a didactic tone, saying that there was no need for $5 million; opening a 200-square-meter supermarket would cost at most 200,000 RMB.
Little did they know that Chen Dong had no interest in a 200-square-meter supermarket at all; he was aiming for 2,000 square meters or more.
Not only that, they also want to buy the property to open a supermarket.
This is the difference in perspective!
No wonder he's the boss while I'm just an employee.
Poverty limits imagination.
Ma Guoliang said with some shame.
"Mr. Chen, I think I understand what you mean. Is there anything I can do for you?"
"It's very simple."
"I need you to find a professional evaluation team in the next few days to produce a feasibility business assessment report for the following locations."
As he spoke, Chen Dong handed a piece of paper covered with writing to Ma Guoliang.
"Futian, Luohu, Nanshan..."
Looking at the place name on the letter, Ma Guoliang murmured to himself.
One generation plants the trees, another enjoys the shade.
To put it bluntly, the address Chen Dong gave to Ma Guoliang was a famous shopping center in later generations.
However, we haven't reached that stage yet.
This benefited Chen Dong.
One Avenue, Daqianli, Rainbow Department Store, Jiahua Department Store...etc.
If you pick any of these proven shopping malls and build a shopping mall or supermarket on their original site, you won't lose out.
Chen Dong was only responsible for controlling the overall direction.
All Ma Guoliang and his ilk need to do is, based on the address he provides, create a feasibility report and budget plan that covers the average income and consumption level of the surrounding population.
The goal is to gain the upper hand in the upcoming negotiations with the government while also securing preferential loans from banks.
Once the project is completed, it will be a win-win situation for all parties involved.
Ma Guoliang stared at the handwriting on the paper in silence for a long time before saying something with difficulty.
"Mr. Chen, there are quite a few addresses here. I'm afraid we won't have enough time to produce a feasibility report in a short period of time."
Chen Dong naturally understood what he meant, but he also had his own thoughts.
"Manager Ma, you've also found an expert in this field. In the next few days, go and make some trips to the addresses on the paper. I'll also try to figure out if we can get the data from the planning bureau."
Hearing this, Ma Guoliang felt much more at ease and said with a smile.
"Mr. Chen, if we had data to refer to, the speed would be much faster."
"I'll give you an answer after I've met with the person. You should focus on the preliminary preparations, especially the budget proposal. I need to see the exact figures."
"Understood, I'll call HSBC right away and ask them to send more people over."
Chen Dong stood up, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile.
"No rush, it's still early. Let's talk about it after breakfast."
Ma Guoliang nodded and agreed.
......
After breakfast.
Xiao Xinyi pulled Chen Dong back into the room and pointed to the money box on the floor.
“Dongzi, your dad and I have agreed to stay. Opening a supermarket isn’t something you can just do on a whim. Why don’t we deposit the money in the bank first and withdraw it when we need it?”
“You said you have so much cash here. As the saying goes, it’s not that we’re afraid of thieves stealing, it’s that we’re afraid of thieves eyeing it. Your dad and I can’t even sleep soundly. Let’s deposit it.”
Hearing Xiao Xinyi's words, Chen Dong found it amusing and quickly offered words of comfort.
"Mom, if you and Dad feel uneasy about it, just leave it with my sister."
"Also, this money isn't for you and Dad to open a supermarket; it's for you two to buy a house."
"You still don't need that many!"
Xiao Xinyi's words sounded somewhat unconvincing.
If Chen Dong were to use that line again, "My money in the bank earns 10 million in interest every month," to retort to her, Xiao Xinyi wouldn't be able to find a suitable rebuttal for a while.
well!
Xiao Xinyi sighed and couldn't help but think to herself.
She's already in her fifties or sixties, and she's not as open-minded as her son. Has she been living her life in vain?
That being said.
These days, not many people can remain calm when faced with a huge sum of 4.75 million.
"Mom, please sit in the room for a while. I'll go find my older sister."
"Why are you looking for your older sister?" Xiao Xinyi asked curiously.
"Of course, we'll have her take you around to see the sights."
Chen Dong spoke as if it were perfectly reasonable.
Xiao Xinyi was still somewhat worried about the safety of the money.
In the end, Chen Dong made some harsh remarks.
“If you utter the word ‘money’ again today, believe me, I’ll throw all this money out the window.”
The words had barely left his mouth.
Xiao Xinyi's body trembled, and then her emotions exploded.
"You spendthrift! Do you think making money is easy? Do you think it grows on trees?"
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