Movie: Get Alpha Dog at the start

Chapter 773 How much time do you think I will give you?
Autumn has gone and winter has come, and it is the end of the year again. 1988 is waving goodbye to everyone with its fierce cold wind.

On New Year's Day in 1989, at the entrance of Jin Meilin Hotel on Huanghe Road, the manager saw the proprietress Lu Meilin standing in the biting cold wind and stamping her feet, so he stepped forward and advised: "Madam, why don't you go in and warm up first, and I will call you when Mr. Qin arrives?"

Lu Meilin was about to say something when a middle-aged man with a briefcase in the hotel came up to her drunkenly and said, "Madam Boss, are you sure that Mr. Qin will come today? If you lie to me..."

"Boss Li, what are you talking about? Although I, Lu Meilin, can't do big business like Boss Li and make a lot of money, I still know that doing business requires integrity. Boss Qin did book a private room here today. Xiao Liu, help Boss Li in and make him a bowl of hangover soup. We can't do business if he drinks like this."

Seeing the receptionist helping Boss Li in, Lu Meilin turned to the manager and said, "See, as soon as we heard that Boss Qin was coming to dinner tonight, the lobby and the private rooms were all booked. Boss Qin is our God of Wealth now, so what does it matter if I get a little cold?"

"Alas, it's all because of the Golden Phoenix across the street. They took away so much of our business. Otherwise, this wouldn't have happened."

Lu Meilin raised her hand to interrupt the manager and glanced at the Golden Phoenix sign opposite with disdain: "Bah, don't mention that bitch in front of me in the future. We open a restaurant to welcome and send off customers, but we also open the door to do business seriously. We are not like some people who rely on singing to attract customers. I don't know whether they are running a restaurant or a nightclub."

It happened that at this moment the proprietress of Golden Phoenix was seeing off a guest. The eyes of both parties intersected in the air, almost creating sparks, and then they turned their heads away, neither willing to look at the other in the eye again.

Although Jin Fenghuang turned away, she saw that Jin Meilin's business was booming, so she turned around and asked Manager Pan: "What's going on at Jin Meilin? I see it's full."

Manager Pan leaned close to Jin Fenghuang's ear and whispered, "I heard that Boss Qin has arranged to have dinner at Jin Meilin tonight, and many bosses have booked seats there."

"Oh? It seems that this Mr. Qin is of great importance?" Golden Phoenix's eyes lit up.

Manager Pan explained, "Boss, you just came to Huanghe Road not long ago, so you don't know. Actually, this Mr. Qin is from Huanghe Road. He started out in the seafood business with Mr. Tao. After he made some money, he started reselling treasury bonds. Later, he went to Hong Kong and I heard he made a lot of money."

"Now a large shopping mall has been built, which is at the end of Huanghe Road. The butterfly-shaped building is said to be very likely to become a landmark building in Shanghai in the future."

Jin Fenghuang became even more interested after hearing this: "Manager Pan, is there any way to invite Mr. Qin to have dinner with us?"

"This... maybe we can try with Boss Tao."

"Okay, tomorrow you tell Boss Tao that I'm treating him to a meal."

"Well, I'll make arrangements right away."

On the other side, Lu Meilin rubbed her hands and stamped her feet in the cold for nearly half an hour, and finally recognized a Cadillac in the vast traffic. Before the car stopped, she took two steps at a time to greet it.

"Boss Qin, thank you for your hard work. The box is ready. Please come in."

Qin Hao glanced at his watch: "Have my guests arrived?"

Lu Meilin shook her head: "No one has entered the box yet."

Qin Hao frowned slightly, but still stepped into the hall.

The moment Qin Hao stepped into the hall, he was surrounded by manufacturers' representatives who had been waiting for a long time.

"Boss Qin, it's a rare opportunity to meet you here today. Would you like to sit down and have a drink?"

"Boss Qin, please come to our box. We have long admired your reputation."

Lu Meilin was extremely anxious, fearing that these guys would piss off Qin Hao and he would never come to Jin Meilin again.

Facing the crowded manufacturer representatives, Qin Hao whispered to Lu Meilin, "Go get a clean cup."

Lu Meilin couldn't squeeze out, so she could only ask the manager to squeeze out of the crowd and bring over a bottle of wine and a glass.

Qin Hao poured himself half a glass of wine and then raised it high in front of everyone.

"Thank you all for your kindness to Qin. I have something to do later. I'm sorry for not welcoming you well. I'll drink a glass of wine first. After I finish my work, we can have a few more drinks. How about that?"

After saying that, Qin Hao raised his head and drank it all in one gulp.

Although the bosses who were surrounding him still had a lot to say, they knew that since the other party had come this far, it would be shameless if they didn't move aside. Besides, it was they who were begging Qin Hao, not Qin Hao begging them.

Thus, a passage was gradually made in the crowded crowd, and Lu Meilin walked slowly behind Qin Hao, and she couldn't help but admire this young man more and more.

I've always heard about Qin Hao's deeds before, and I originally thought that Qin Hao was just lucky and seized the opportunity. Now it seems that opportunities are reserved for capable people. Just based on his ability to treat people, it is not something that ordinary people can do.

After entering the box, Lu Meilin asked nervously, "Boss Qin, do you think this box is okay? If you are not satisfied, you can change it at any time."

"Yes, sure." Qin Hao nodded, then pulled out a chair and sat down.

"Then please take a look at the menu first. I'll be at your service if you need anything."

"Okay, thank you for troubling me, Madam Boss."

Lu Meilin's hearty laughter echoed in the box: "Boss Qin, what are you talking about? If this is considered trouble, I wish I had trouble like this every day."

After leaving the box, Lu Meilin called a waiter: "You will stand at the door in a while, and you will come in when someone calls you inside, okay? Serve Mr. Qin well, and I will give you a bonus later."

"Thank you, boss lady."

As soon as Lu Meilin returned to the hotel lobby, she was surrounded by people, all of whom wanted to ask about Qin Hao.

"Boss, please stop forcing me. How could Mr. Qin tell me who he invited for dinner? Even if he told me, I can't tell you. Otherwise, who would dare to go to Jin Meilin for dinner in the future? Don't you agree?"

After finally coaxing these bosses into submission, Lu Meilin came out of the hotel again. The manager next to her looked at her suspiciously.

"Who are you waiting for, Madam Boss? Didn't Mr. Qin go in?"

"Boss Qin has gone in, but the guests he invited haven't arrived yet. Do you think it could be Director Wu and his group?"

Just as the two were talking, a taxi stopped in front of Jin Meilin and a tall, well-mannered, handsome middle-aged man got out of the car.

After seeing the other person's face clearly, Lu Meilin immediately trotted over to greet him: "Boss Xu, what brings you here today? Please come in, it's warm inside with the air conditioner on."

The manager couldn't help but secretly tug at Lu Meilin's sleeve, trying to remind her that there were no seats left.

President Xu took in the manager's little tricks and smiled faintly: "Someone has already reserved a seat, the Jinyu Mantang box."

Lu Meilin covered her mouth in shock and looked at Mr. Xu in disbelief.

It wasn't until Lu Meilin reacted and personally led General Manager Xu upstairs that the manager reacted.

"Gold and Jade, isn't that the private room that Mr. Qin booked today?"

At the same time, Mr. Xu's appearance at Jin Meilin also attracted the attention of many manufacturers' representatives. After all, he was the manager of Shanghai Lian Department Store and controlled the life and death of many manufacturers.

"What day is it today? President Qin and President Xu are actually coming here to eat at the same time?"

"What do you think? Could it be that the guest that Mr. Qin invited is Mr. Xu?"

"No way? Aren't Hulian Department Store and MixC Plaza fighting fiercely right now?"

"The dispute between Hulian Department Store and Vientiane Plaza is a commercial dispute. It won't prevent Mr. Qin and Mr. Xu from being friends, right?"

"Are you drunk or really stupid? Is this about making friends? Think carefully, at this critical moment, Mr. Qin invited Mr. Xu to dinner, can it be a simple meal?"

The hall was in chaos, but the meeting between Qin Hao and Mr. Xu in the Jin Yumantang box was very peaceful.

"Mr. Xu, it's not easy to invite you to dinner." Qin Hao smiled and invited the other party to sit down.

President Xu sat down in the seat opposite Qin Hao without leaving a trace, took off his coat and put it aside: "I can't help it, everyone is busy recently."

The masters stopped fighting after a while, and neither side continued to discuss the topic in depth.

Soon, the food and drinks were served. Qin Hao chatted with Mr. Xu in a random manner. Mr. Xu seemed to be more interested in the financial crisis in 1987. Qin Hao did not hide anything, and the two of them had a pretty good chat.

Finally, after finishing a bottle of wine, Qin Hao stopped smiling and said solemnly, "Have you ever considered leaving the system, Mr. Xu?"

"What? Mr. Qin wants to poach me?" Mr. Xu was not surprised by the olive branch Qin Hao threw over.

Qin Hao nodded calmly: "Mr. Xu, please consider it."

"I'm doing pretty well at Hulian Commercial Building, and I have no intention of changing jobs for now."

Faced with Mr. Xu's rejection, Qin Hao was not in a hurry and spoke slowly.

"That's only now. When Vientiane Plaza opens, the days of Hulian Department Store won't be so good."

President Xu smiled noncommittally: "Is President Qin a little too confident?"

"Mr. Xu has been abroad for research, and you should know that after the emergence of the supermarket model, the counter sales model is simply unable to compete. Moreover, Vientiane Plaza is more than just a supermarket."

Mr. Xu's face changed when he heard this, but his tone remained firm.

"The sales model of supermarkets is indeed novel, but it may not be suitable for the Shanghai market. Besides, how does Mr. Qin know that Hulian Department Store will not transform into a supermarket?"

Qin Hao smiled: "Boss Xu has been in the system for so many years, he should know very well that major reforms like this cannot be accomplished overnight."

"Mr. Xu, how much time do you think I will give Hulian Commercial Building? One year or two years?"

Qin Hao raised three fingers and said, "In three months, at most, Vientiane Plaza will replace Hulian Department Store and become the fashion forefront of Shanghai. In half a year, Hulian Department Store will be deserted and will no longer live up to its former glory."

Mr. Xu's originally calm expression finally showed a hint of panic.

Precisely because he has worked in the system for a long time, he understands the situation within the system better than others.

Any decision within the system will inevitably involve the interests of others, take the elimination of counters and the switch to a free-selection sales model as an example.

What would happen to the tellers if the counters were removed? In the 80s, tellers in department stores were very popular jobs. Those who could get into Hulian Department Store were basically relatives of some leader. If so many people were laid off at once, how many leaders would be offended?
"Vanxiang Plaza is all-encompassing and all-new. President Qin is really ambitious."

After a long silence, Mr. Xu suddenly let out a long sigh.

"So Mr. Xu has agreed to come and help me?" Qin Hao said happily.

President Xu smiled bitterly and spread his hands: "If I don't agree, I'm afraid that in a few months, my tenure as general manager will be over, right?"

He knew very well that once Shanghai Lian Department Store fell from its pedestal, he, as the person in charge, would be the only one to bear the blame. This was the rule of the game within the system.

"But I have to be frank first. If Mr. Qin's offer does not satisfy me, I would rather apply to be transferred to Beijing."

Qin Hao said seriously, "Mr. Xu, you will be the general manager of Vientiane Plaza, with an annual salary of 3 yuan, and 3% of the net profit for the whole year as your year-end bonus. After serving for three years, you can get a % stock option reward."

Mr. Xu was obviously stunned. He didn't expect Qin Hao to use such a high salary to poach him. You have to know that this was just 1989, an era when people with an annual salary of 3 yuan could be called rich. His annual salary plus bonus at Hulian Commercial Building was less than yuan, which was ten times higher, and he was also given % of the profit dividend.

What made him even more excited was that he could get stock option rewards from the company after serving for three years. Although 3% is not a lot, being a senior employee and being a shareholder are two completely different concepts.

"Mr. Qin, are you sure you're not joking?" Mr. Xu was touched but also a little unsure. What if the other party was just joking after drinking too much?
Qin Hao spread his hands: "These conditions can be written in the contract."

"Okay, then please take care of me from now on, Mr. Qin."

"Then let's drink to our happy future cooperation."

They each filled a glass of wine, drank it all in one gulp, and then smiled at each other.

The meal was a great success, and in the end, Mr. Xu was supported by Qin Hao as he walked out of Jin Meilin's office.

The next day, as soon as President Xu arrived at the Shanghai Lian Department Store, he noticed that there was something strange in the way his subordinates looked at him. He called his secretary to ask about it, only to find out that the news of him having dinner with Qin Hao had spread widely.

While Mr. Xu was lamenting how quickly gossip spread, he was called to the office by his leader and simply offered to resign.

At first, the leader tried to persuade him earnestly, but soon changed the subject and asked him to hand over the work at hand as soon as possible.

Mr. Xu couldn't help but smile bitterly. Sure enough, someone had been eyeing his position for a long time.

However, a week later, when Mr. Xu walked out of the Shanghai Lian Department Store, he felt a sense of relief.

I looked back again and saw the bustling scene of Shanghai Lian Department Store.

"Your time will soon be over."

That afternoon, Mr. Xu came to Vientiane Plaza. Qin Hao kept his promise and appointed him as general manager, and entrusted him with all the investment promotion matters.

Mr. Xu did not disappoint Qin Hao's trust and quickly convinced the foreign brand that had been wavering before.

With the assistance of Mr. Xu, Qin Hao can also focus more on the decoration of Vientiane Plaza.

Busy times always pass quickly. On April 1989, 4, a new trend blew up in Shanghai where spring was in full bloom.

(End of this chapter)