Chapter 524: Magical from a distance, ordinary from close up
Mr. Deng sent Cheng Mingliang and me downstairs.
Cheng Mingliang got into the car and drove off. Mr. Deng winked at me, and I took the elevator back to the office with him.
The two sat down and President Deng made tea.
"Shanhong, what do you think of Mr. Cheng?"
"Judging from the face, this person can cooperate."
"Let's talk about it in detail."
I said, "Let's talk about a principle first, then talk about him. Do you think Bill Gates and Buffett are amazing?"
President Deng nodded and said, "It makes people look up to him."
I laughed and said, "If you interact with them often, you won't look up to them anymore. You'll find them very ordinary. It's the same as how the people in your village look at you; they all think you're amazing."
It turns out that he was not particularly outstanding when he was at home, but after going out to work hard, he became a completely different person, leaving them far behind.
The principle is: it looks magical from a distance, but ordinary when you look closely."
Mr. Deng smiled.
I said, "Actually, there isn't that much difference between people. Those who accomplish great things have three characteristics: First, they always maintain an optimistic attitude. Second, they don't complain when they fail, but instead examine their own problems. Third, they have an unparalleled level of perseverance."
Most people can't see these three things, but someone like me, who has been observing people's faces for a long time, can tell at a glance. How far a person can go depends entirely on the depth of his cultivation in these three aspects.
Cheng Mingliang's expression conveys optimism and resilience. Working with him is a good choice."
Mr. Deng joked, "You are now more powerful than Master."
I said seriously: "When people compare themselves to others, they end up comparing their vision. Of course, no one is a god and has a vision from the beginning.
After going through ups and downs, there are only two outcomes. Some people's vision becomes smaller and smaller. Some people's vision becomes larger and larger.
Compared to you, our CEO Chen is currently more powerful than you. To be honest, his vision is not as good as yours. I will help him with the specific operations. As for you, I only need to offer advice. I don't need to get involved in the specific matters. Because you handle heavy tasks with ease."
President Deng smiled faintly: "You are mocking me again."
"I'm not being sarcastic. I'm also slowly growing and accumulating experience."
The two chatted for a while before leaving.
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At eight o'clock the next morning, Principal Hu came to get the "Love Potion".
I gave her some instructions and drove to Jinxiu Shopping Mall.
At nine o'clock, the three of us parked in the underground parking lot of the Upstate Fairview Mall. I looked up and said, "This parking lot is different."
Cheng Mingliang explained: "I know this best. In the 1990s, this area was still on the edge of Shangzhou City. The relevant leaders decided that the city would move eastward. Therefore, all new construction was of high standards."
This mall, according to the slogan at the time, was to be built into the state's number one commercial center. Therefore, the basement was built very high and very spacious.
Mr. Deng said: "There weren't many vehicles at the time. This leader had foresight."
The three of them went upstairs while talking.
There are indeed not many people.
Going up to the second floor, there are just more people where food is sold.
The third floor is where clothes, hats, clothing, electrical appliances, etc. are sold, and there are even fewer people there.
The fourth floor is where the administrative offices are located, so we didn’t go to see it.
Then look at his territory. It's very cramped. Not an inch of space to the left or right.
I have a clear idea in my mind.
Mr. Deng and Cheng Mingliang asked, "How's the feng shui?"
I said, "Destiny and feng shui both depend on the overall situation. We need to sit down and discuss this."
Cheng Mingliang said, "I'm a local and know the place well. Let's go to a family restaurant behind the mall. This guy is my relative and his food is excellent. Let's talk there."
After that, he led the way and turned into an alley. The alley was full of the smell of fireworks and people coming and going. At the end of the alley were several four or five-story residential buildings.
There was no elevator, so Cheng Mingliang took us to the fifth floor and walked into a house on the left.
It's a small restaurant converted from a suite. The owner also bought the suite across the street. The kitchen is probably located in the opposite suite. It's quite elegant here.
The female boss said, "Is Second Uncle here? Please come to box 001 and take a seat."
She led us to a small private room that was nicely decorated. Cheng Mingliang gave her a few instructions, and she nodded and left.
Cheng Mingliang said: "She is a distant niece of mine. The environment is not very good, but the food is good."
Mr. Deng said, "Don't underestimate this small shop. It's easy to make hundreds of thousands of dollars a year."
Cheng Mingliang smiled and said, "This is the difference between the natives and the outsiders. A country person who gets into college or finds a job in the upper states is far inferior to them."
As they were talking, the female boss served tea and fruit.
I said, "My second uncle is here, and the treatment is different."
The female boss said: "It's the same for you. My shop is not a store, but all the customers are repeat customers." After that, she took out three packs of good cigarettes from her pocket.
"Second uncle's guests are different in this respect."
I looked at Cheng Mingliang and joked, "Come with Second Uncle next time."
His niece went out. Let's get to the point.
Cheng Mingliang said: "Master, please talk about the general trend."
I took a sip of tea and said, "Fate is related to business feng shui and the general trend. Fate is undeniable. The Zhu family of the late Ming Dynasty all had bad luck because the dynasty was about to change.
The same applies to commercial feng shui. First, there's the transformation of city centers. It's no surprise that once-bustling areas are now deserted. Second, there's the advancement of technology and changes in consumer habits. Everyone understands this.
So, superficially, people think Feng Shui has changed, but from a deeper perspective, Feng Shui hasn't changed, only the times have."
Deng and Cheng nodded.
I said, "Converting this mall into a hospital would be quite good. A hospital doesn't matter where it's located; as long as it can cure illnesses, it can still do business even if it's in a remote location."
The first thing is to build a reputation. This is a business matter, so I won't discuss it in detail. I'll just talk about the second point."
The two looked at me eagerly.
“This mall has a great underground garage.”
Cheng Mingliang took over my conversation: "Yes, I also like this point. Other shops and office buildings around here don't have this advantage, they are tall and spacious."
I shook my head. “But it can’t all be used as a garage.”
They stared at me.
I stood up and looked around. Cheng Mingliang immediately understood and opened the door and asked the waiter to bring in paper and pen.
After the waiter brought me paper and pen, I drew a diagram.
Then point to the picture and explain:
"Convert half of the underground parking lot into a service center. The other half will be used for parking."
The service center should have a cafeteria, medical equipment, flowers, gifts, etc. In short, it should sell everything patients need, including daily necessities, medical equipment, etc.
When the two heard it, they immediately understood.
Mr. Deng said, "You mean it can provide parking and also meet the needs of patients."
"Yes, many patients undergoing hemodialysis have limited mobility. If they need to buy something while they're in the hospital, they can just take the elevator down to the basement floor, where they'll find everything. Those who come to visit patients in the hospital can park their car, walk into the mall, buy flowers, gifts, fruits, and tonics, and then go upstairs."
Cheng Mingliang clapped his hands and asked, "Where did you get this idea from?"
I told him about the time Shu Xiaoting asked me to look after the store. Then I said:
“If that hospital had asked me, Wan Shanhong, to consult during the design process, I would have suggested that they design a building that integrates shopping and therapy.
That hospital only had a cafeteria. There wasn't enough space for a shopping mall, so at most they could have built a fruit and flower shop."
President Deng laughed and said, "You are really a Zhuge Liang."
I said, "This is called 1+1=3. It not only adds value to the hospital, but also provides convenience to patients, their caregivers, and those who come to visit them."
Unlike other shopping malls where people can buy here or there, this is a basic need. Patients and their caregivers need to eat, look for hygiene products, and visitors need to bring gifts.”
Cheng Mingliang raised his thumbs: "Chatting with some people is like chatting with you for a while, or just a few words. Chatting with a master is truly better than reading for ten years."
I smiled and said, "I do like reading. Mr. Cheng, you can give me any old books you don't want at home."
"No wonder everything Mr. Deng does goes smoothly. It turns out he has a master by his side."
Mr. Deng said, "His master was my benefactor, and now this guy is showing signs of surpassing his master."
I laughed out loud.
Mr. Cheng said, "You must drink two bottles at noon. As for the designated driver, I will arrange it."
After saying that, he went out.
Mr. Deng said, "Shanhong, you will definitely surpass Master in the future."
I bowed with both hands and said, "Please don't say that again. As long as you run the business, just let me have a small share."
"That's fine. I know what's in your mind."
"Master Deng can also tell fortunes now?"
"Shanhong, we've been together for so many years, and I still don't know? You have no greater interest in wealth. You just want to accumulate a fortune. Spend the rest of your life pursuing your path."
"I must toast you three times at noon."
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