Chapter 16: Small Business with Great Prospects

  Yang Anbang was also analyzing in his heart, 700,000 yuan, this is not a big number for people like himself. In the capital city, basically all the young masters of families with some status can take it out. Xiao Jia's second daughter took out 200,000. It didn't take much advantage of herself. However, Nie Zhenbang's move was too ruthless. The distribution of shares is also very particular, Nie Zhenbang's purpose is not to make a lot of money or do something in this industry, his future is in the official circle. As the saying goes, "a man cannot be without power for a day". In his previous life, Nie Zhenbang saw many famous rich men fall down. Many politicians were once honored guests. However, when they collapsed, no one asked about them. After all, this is where power lies.

  Official and merchant, official and merchant. First there is an official then there is a merchant. If there were no officials, merchants would be nothing. Having a share of the profits, being able to guarantee oneself a lifetime of food and clothing without worry, do not rely on illegal means to obtain material enjoyment. This is enough. As for who runs the company, Nie Zhenbang doesn't care.

  Moreover, Yang Anbang was a person who had made it to the world's top 500 in his previous life. This shows that Yang Anbang is capable. Now, by taking the initiative to bring him together, in fact, he has taken advantage of himself. Although he can also do it alone, human energy is limited. The principle of knowing when to let go. Nie Zhenbang had long understood this.

  As for Xiao Yali and Nie Jiamin's shares, this was a sudden whim of Nie Zhenbang. There was no discussion with them beforehand. In doing so, Nie Zhenbang had two considerations: on the one hand, Xiao Yali is currently idle. If she were to be paired with Yang Anbang, who knows what might come of it? If they were to get married, that would be even better. On the other hand, if the two are not compatible, having this relationship would make the Xiao family, especially Xiao Yali's foolish father and Nie Zhenbang's second uncle, consider certain things when doing business in the future. Even if the Xiao family falls, with these shares, they could still live a comfortable life as wealthy idlers. Although they would lose power, they would have no worries about food or clothing.

  As for Nie Jiamin, that's an important link. The Nie family, just having only one illegitimate son is not enough. Nie Liang is impossible. The most suitable thing to do is to bring down Nie Jiamin. This way, outsiders will think this is the Nie family's intention.

  "Zhen Bang, you're really ruthless. You actually slaughtered me so badly. Can't you show some mercy?" Yang Anbang joked.

  This shows that Yang Anbang has already agreed to Nie Zhenbang's equity allocation plan, and Yang Anbang also has his own considerations. The fact that the Nie family can let Nie Zhenbang come out on his own to open up a new world suggests that Nie Zhenbang's position in the Nie family is no longer limited to being just an illegitimate son. Perhaps, not recognizing Nie Zhenbang is a smokescreen intentionally put out by the Nie family. The fact that Nie Jiamin can participate in this also explains the problem. Yang Anbang has seen Nie Zhenbang's abilities. It's possible that Nie Zhenbang already has his own right to speak within the Nie family at this moment.

  Don't underestimate this power, the second-generation officials and third-generation reds in 49 cities are as numerous as cow hair. However, for the new generation, except for those over 30 years old who have already entered the system, it is rare to find someone who can speak up in their family. Nie Zhenbang was able to gain recognition from Old Master Nie at the age of 16, which is a manifestation of his ability.

  Yang Anbang still didn't know that this was just a false impression created by Nie Zhenbang himself. Later, when Yang Anbang found out, he was greatly deceived. Otherwise, Yang Anbang would never have given so many shares to the Nie family back then.

  Another factor is the current political landscape. Although the leader now holds the military, the military is not a monolithic entity. The Nie family, together with their relatives the Ye family, have significant influence and connections within the military. The leader's position is not as stable as it appears on the surface. The Nie family are staunch conservatives. If they can be won over, it will be a huge boost to the reformists' cause.

  Yang Anbang may like to do business, but that doesn't mean he's not familiar with politics. On the contrary, a successful businessman should have the quality of understanding officialdom and politics. What kind of businessman can make the most money? In ancient times, there was Lü Buwei's extraordinary wealth. In modern times, there is Hu Xueyan's great reputation. Political investment, this is a big business.

  At this moment, the mentality of both is almost the same. Nie Zhenbang wants to break through the desperate situation for the Nie family and make some extra money for himself. Yang Anbang's idea, however, is to show an attitude, an attitude that the Nie and Yang families have already joined forces. At the same time, he wants to lay the foundation for his own business empire.

  "Zhen Bang, I don't have any opinions on the stock rights issue. Yang Er Lang's words are famous in this city of 49, one spit is equal to a nail. If you don't believe me, we can first draft an agreement. I'll get paper and pen right away. I'll sign and stamp it. But, little brother, shouldn't you say what business you're doing? Yang An Bang was also very formal at this moment. These rascals in the city of 49, although they are usually playful and irreverent, know when to be serious and when to be mischievous, and their timing is still very good."

  Nie Zhenbang also burst out laughing and waved his hand generously: "No need. I believe you won't regret your own reputation."

  Nie Zhenbang's words are not empty talk. Yang Anbang was able to achieve great success later on, thanks to his background and abilities, which is one aspect. More importantly, Yang Anbang did business without relying on power or deceit, nor did he ever betray trust or go back on his word.

  "Haha, Second Brother, actually, there's nothing much to say about my business either, it's just a supermarket!" Nie Zhenbang said.

  "Supermarket? What's that?" Yang Anbang was taken aback.

  Next to him, Xiao Yali also looked confused and said: "Zhenbang, make it clearer, what is a supermarket?"

  Nie Zhenbang suddenly remembered that the term "supermarket" actually appeared only a few years later. At this time, supermarkets were still called self-service stores. Just two years ago, Beijing's first supermarket opened for business. However, it was just a place with less than 200 square meters of space. Only vegetables and meat products were sold, which would be considered a fresh food store in the future. Moreover, the prices were 5% to 40% higher than those at traditional markets. The labels on the packaging bags only had prices, without product names or quality information. In Nie Zhenbang's view, this couldn't be considered a real supermarket at all.

  "Supermarket, the full name is super market. In English it's supermarket, and currently, isn't there one in our capital city? It's located in Xicheng District." Nie Zhenbang explained with a smile what a supermarket means.

  At this time, Xiao Yali slapped her forehead and said: "Oh, so you're talking about that thing. How do we do this business? It's more expensive than the prices outside. What a small place. How much money can be made?"

  Nie Jiamin, however, was full of confidence in Nie Zhenbang. Such an article, Nie Zhenbang could write it out. This old three, the ability is not ordinary. Can't use ordinary eyes to look at, and said: "Second sister, you don't speak. Old three must have his own way."

  Yang Anbang didn't say a word, but that was just his personality. He believed that Nie Zhenbang wouldn't have only this one plan. However, the look in his eyes conveyed almost the same meaning as Xiao Yali's expression.

  Nie Zhenbang smiled and said, "What they're doing isn't a real supermarket. What we're going to do is the real deal. First of all, it's about having a large sales area - 2,000 square meters or even 20,000 square meters. Apart from vegetables and meat, we'll have daily necessities, everything from small items like nails and screws to big-ticket items like food, household goods, and clothing. We'll sell everything, that's what makes it a real supermarket, a super market. In other words, our goal is for ordinary people to think of us as soon as they want to buy something - if they can find whatever they need in our supermarket, then we've succeeded."

  Seeing that both of them looked uninterested, Nie Zhenbang said again: "Do you think this is a small business? Hehe, I'll tell you. Don't underestimate small businesses, they have great prospects. There's a supermarket in the US called Walmart. They specialize in these things and became one of the top ten largest enterprises in the US."

  At this time, Nie Zhenbang also laughed, China United Supermarket, and it will take a few more years to register. Walmart? It took ten years to enter the country. Sorry, I can only say sorry. The domestic market, I'll occupy it first. By the time you guys come, there might not be even any soup left.