For the first time, Panda Takeaway and Ele.me Takeaway have turned a profit since the cancellation of subsidies for users and merchants.
In the blink of an eye, a month has passed.
On October 11th, in the conference room of Panda Takeaway Company, Wang Kaicheng held a newly released profit report.
With a serious expression, he read aloud: "According to the sales data report from September 11th to October 11th, our Panda Takeaway has achieved profitability for the first time, with a profit of 235 million RMB."
Upon hearing this profit figure, all the senior executives present raised their hands and clapped vigorously.
"Clap clap clap clap clap..."
A burst of enthusiastic applause echoed throughout the conference room.
Chen Ze, seated at the head of the table, had a broad smile on his face.
As the applause gradually subsided, Yun Ruoxi said with a serious expression, "Although we have achieved profitability, after deducting the wages of Panda Delivery riders and various company expenses, our company actually doesn't have much left."
Wang Kaicheng echoed, "Mr. Yun is right. Our company pays more than 120 million yuan in wages to our delivery riders alone. Adding the platform's operating costs, advertising fees, and the salaries of our Panda Delivery employees, the company's net profit is about 50 million yuan."
As soon as she finished speaking, the manager sitting at the back muttered to himself, "If someone earns 50 million a month and still complains that it's not enough, then what about me, who only makes 5,000 a month? How am I supposed to survive?"
"Ahem!" Chen Ze cleared his throat: "We've made a profit for the first time, and there's still a lot of room for improvement in the future. Now we need to consider how to further increase profits while ensuring service quality."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
At this moment, the marketing manager stood up:
“I think we can attract more high-end restaurants to join the platform, launch customized services for high-spending customers, and charge higher commission rates. At the same time, we should increase the reward mechanism for high-quality riders to incentivize them to improve delivery efficiency and attract more users to place orders.”
After thinking for a moment, Yun Ruoxi raised her hand to vote: "This plan is feasible, but we must also pay attention to the balance. We cannot lose mass customers in pursuit of high-end products, and the reward mechanism must also be strictly controlled in terms of budget."
Chen Ze continued, "Then let's formulate a specific plan in this direction. All departments should cooperate closely. This profit is just the beginning. We need to move towards a more ambitious goal. Does anyone here have any other opinions?"
Inside the meeting room, no one offered any further opinions.
Chen Ze glanced at everyone and, after confirming that no one else would speak, immediately announced the end of the meeting.
Meeting adjourned.
As soon as he finished speaking, the senior executives in the conference room stood up, took their notes, and left.
Chen Ze took the elevator directly down to the first floor. Today he was going to settle the debt with Fatty and Chen Hao and his son, since he didn't need the money for the time being.
Soon, Chen Ze stepped out of the elevator.
The security personnel immediately removed the cables around the car, and Zhao Youde opened the back door for him, allowing Chen Ze to get in.
A short while later, after the car started, Chen Ze instructed, "Uncle De, go to the Guangfu Hotel."
"Okay, boss."
The Cullinan slowly drove into the traffic, followed by an Audi, which was Chen Ze's bodyguard escort vehicle.
In the car, Chen Ze calmly took out his phone and skillfully dialed Chen Hao and Fatty's numbers, telling them to come to the Guangfu Hotel as soon as possible for a get-together.
As the call ended, Chen Ze gently put his phone back in his pocket, his gaze sweeping through the car window as the roadside scenery flashed by.
Before long, the car arrived smoothly in front of the Guangfu Hotel.
As his wealth grew, Chen Ze added three more bodyguards, bringing the total to eight.
After the car came to a stop, eight bodyguards immediately surrounded the Cullinan, constantly checking the surrounding area for any potential security risks.
Chen Ze got out of the car nimbly, his movements smooth and natural. Then, he leisurely took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, took one out, and lit it with a delicate lighter.
He took a deep breath, and the smoke rose up like wisps of light clouds.
People who came to eat around him cast curious glances at him, while others whispered among themselves.
[Whose young master is this? He needs so many bodyguards for a meal; he certainly has quite the airs.]
[Rich people, I've heard that rich people are very afraid of dying.]
Just then, a deep and powerful engine roar came from afar, followed by a bright red Ferrari supercar coming to a screeching halt beside him.
As the unique scissor doors slowly rose, the fat man awkwardly and laboriously crawled out of the car.
Chen Ze turned his head slightly and glanced at him casually, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly: This guy seems to have gained weight again! Moreover, judging from his complexion, he also seemed a bit listless.
The fat man, dressed in a short-sleeved shirt and baggy shorts, sauntered slowly toward Chen Ze. When he got close, he finally looked up, his eyes still sleepy, and asked:
"Ah Ze, you're such a busy person, always so busy with so many things, how come you suddenly have time to play with me?"
As he spoke, he couldn't help but yawn.
Upon hearing this, Chen Ze smiled faintly and joked, "Time is like water in a sponge; you can always squeeze some out if you're willing to."
"But you fatso, look at yourself now, so listless. Have you been partying every night, indulging in sensual pleasures, and letting women drain your body? You need to take it easy. Everything should be done in moderation. You need to know how to be restrained!"
After saying that, Chen Ze lightly flicked the ash from his cigarette, his eyes full of mockery.
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