Chapter 432 Wishful Thinking
"Mr. Jia, how do you think the business of this store is?"

"The business is really good. If it were to be released in China, it would probably be popular among many young people."

Jia Yueting first expressed his affirmation of the music restaurant and bar's business, then changed the subject and spoke to Huang Xu in a slightly disappointed tone.

"But this business, even if it reaches the domestic market, is only worth a few hundred million at most. If you want to impress me, it's still not enough!"

Although this statement may sound a bit pretentious, for a CEO of a listed company whose net worth has exceeded 10 billion and has a future prospect of 100 billion, it is really not exaggeration.

He really looked down on this business which was only worth a few hundred million.

Huang Xu and Sunny couldn't help but twitch their lips when they heard Jia Yueting's pretentious words.

He doesn't even look down upon a business worth several hundred million Chinese Yuan. Doesn't he know that this is a business that most people wouldn't even dare to dream of?
Fortunately, Huang Xu quickly calmed down, considered his tone, and then spoke to Jia Yueting.

"Of course, you don't care about a few hundred million, but what if the scale of this business can exceed 10 billion, and there is also a blue ocean market with a prospect of 100 billion?"

"If that's the case, then the situation is different."

"But how are you going to prove it?"

When Huang Xu said that the business of this music restaurant and pub could reach tens of billions or even hundreds of billions, Jia Yueting also became interested.

But as a well-known pie-in-the-sky master, he would not believe Huang Xu just because of his two sentences.

At least Huang Xu needs to provide enough information to convince himself.

Huang Xu naturally knew about this kind of thing, so he paused, organized his words, and then told Jia Yueting about it.

"The most common forms of entertainment in China now, apart from a few coffee shops, are still mainly various bars and nightclubs, or various KTVs."

"As for billiard halls and Internet cafes, they are not really suitable for socializing with many people."

"This kind of music restaurant and music pub model is more suitable for a few friends to come here to listen to music, chat and relax after get off work."

"The main focus is on gathering, getting tipsy, healing and making friends. This is also the selling point that has been summarized since the store opened."

As he spoke, Huang Xu pointed to the scene in the hall outside the private room to confirm his statement.

Jia Yueting looked at the hall in the direction Huang Xu pointed, nodded in agreement, and then said to Huang Xu.

"Yes, there is indeed no place like yours in the country that is suitable for young people to relax and gather."

"But how did you calculate your scale of tens of billions or even hundreds of billions?"

"Okay, since you agree with what I said before, then things are relatively simple. Next we just need to do some calculations."

After Huang Xu saw that Jia Yueting agreed with his idea, he relaxed a little, then organized his words and began to take stock.

"Take the model of this store for example. The main target customers of this store are young people who have just graduated a few years ago and have good jobs and incomes."

"As for China, I have done some calculations before. According to different regions, different house rents and employee salaries, basically, the average per capita consumption of more than 100 to 300 yuan can keep the store alive."

"This level of consumption can basically be supported by popular business districts in first- and second-tier cities, or landmark areas where young people gather."

"Calculate how many places in the country meet the requirements, how many stores can be opened, and how big the market is."

"More than 100 to 300 people per capita?"

After hearing this, Jia Yueting recalled the current domestic wage standards and consumption levels, and finally gave a number.

"About four to five hundred?"

"Almost, but this is only for now. As time goes by and society progresses, the number of stores that can be supported will increase."

“But this is only worth a few billion at most!”

"Okay, even if we round it up to a whole number and say you have 10 billion, it's still a huge gap from the 100 billion you mentioned, right?"

"Of course, if we only count this, it would be a scale of tens of billions, but what if there is an even larger market that has not been calculated?"

Huang Xu kept it a secret at first, and only spoke slowly after Jia Yueting's curiosity was aroused again.

"In addition to white-collar workers in cities, there is actually an even larger market, and that is the college student group."

"Their spending power is actually no worse than that of white-collar workers, they have more free time, and they like to party more."

"Their number is not small. According to the Ministry of Education, there are more than 25 million college students this year."

"And most importantly, this number is still increasing year by year."

"This"

"Even if that's the case, it won't reach 100 billion."

After Huang Xu's calculations, Jia Yueting was actually very satisfied with the music pub business.

He will not let go of this blue ocean market with few competitors and a scale of tens of billions, even if it has nothing to do with his original main business.

At least you can do some layout in the early stages, which is still possible.

But when facing Huang Xu, he did not show it, but continued to deny the issue of market size with an expressionless face.

He still wants to force Huang Xu, or to attack him.

At least we can't let him take the initiative.

When Huang Xu saw this, he immediately smiled.

He was not afraid of Jia Yueting finding fault with him, but he was afraid that he was not interested.

Now that he has begun to be tempted, Huang Xu will naturally be able to convince him.

"Of course, if we only rely on the pub, we won't be able to reach a scale of 100 billion, but who says that a music pub is just a simple place that sells alcohol?"

"I wonder what you know about beer?"

As he spoke, Huang Xu pointed at the beer on the table and asked Jia Yueting.

Although Jia Yueting didn't know what Huang Xu was trying to say, he still nodded cooperatively.

"I drank a lot in college, but now I drink less."

"Okay, then you must know some home-brewed beer and craft beer, right?"

"Yeah, I understand a little bit."

"What if, after we have a certain number of stores, we start producing some craft beer ourselves and sell it in pubs?"

"And it's not just beer, but also liquor and red wine, which can actually be produced and sold by ourselves."

"If you say so, then the market is worth more than 100 billion!"

After listening to Huang Xu's explanation, Jia Yueting was a little surprised. After a moment of silence, he smiled and joked with Huang Xu.

Then he picked up the bottle and poured Huang Xu a glass of wine, and then spoke to Huang Xu in an exclamatory tone.

"Coming here to see you this time really opened my eyes. It was really worth the trip!"

"Are all the young people nowadays as good as you?"

"If that's the case, I feel like I'm out of date and can't keep up with the times!"

"You are joking. You are at the age of striving for success. How can you fall behind?"

Huang Xu picked up the wine glass and clinked it with Jia Yueting. After drinking the wine in the glass, he looked at the excitement in his eyes and continued speaking.

"Boss Jia, you don't think that this is all there is to opening a tavern."

"In fact, there is another great benefit for you. I haven't told you yet?"

"Oh, more?"

At this moment, Jia Yueting was really shocked.

He didn't expect that at this time, the surprise brought by Huang Xu had not yet been finished. Even looking at Huang Xu's expression, he knew that there was a big move waiting for him.

Therefore, he looked at Huang Xu with interest again, cooperated with his performance, and waited for Huang Xu's answer.

Huang Xu did not continue to keep him in suspense this time, but explained directly to him:

"In addition to the economic benefits mentioned above, there is actually another huge benefit, which is the selection of artist trainees."

"Trainee selection?"

After listening to Huang Xu's words, Jia Yueting quickly understood what Huang Xu was talking about, and then showed a surprised expression.

Since so many bars can be opened, a lot of bands or singers are needed.

In this case, they can come into contact with a large number of school bands, or folk bands and singers.

Of course, there will also be many young handsome men and beautiful women appearing in the pub.

You can arrange store managers to keep an eye on those capable and potential people at any time, and then take action in advance to sign them to your company for training.

This way you can save a lot of time and energy in selecting the right candidate.

This is of great benefit to his big entertainment strategy. After figuring this out, the look in his eyes when he looked at Huang Xu changed again, and he even felt a little regretful about why he hadn't met Huang Xu earlier.

After a few days of communication, he discovered that Huang Xu had insights and sense far beyond ordinary people not only about video websites, but also about film and television entertainment.

And the ideas are very consistent with my own.

Now it seems that he also has a very deep understanding of entertainment agencies, even better than himself.

So after he got excited, he said to Huang Xu.

"Boss Huang, now I really know you. I underestimated you before."

"I am a few years older than you, so I am arrogant and call you Xiaoxu."

"Come on, brother, let me pour you a glass of wine, let's have a couple of drinks together."

"Thank you, Boss Jia, for thinking highly of me. I..."

"Alas, you still call me Boss Jia and Brother."

Jia Yueting interrupted Huang Xu before he finished speaking, and took Huang Xu's hand to express his close feelings for him.

Born in 1973, he is actually almost 20 years older than Huang Xu. It is obviously more appropriate for Huang Xu to call him uncle.

But after seeing Huang Xu's talent, he naturally wanted to show his closeness to Huang Xu.

I can't really let Huang Xu call me uncle.

After seeing this situation, how could Huang Xu refuse?

So in the following time, the two of them listened to the singing on the stage and ended the dinner in an atmosphere of brothers in front of each other.

When the last two came out of the tavern, they were already arm in arm.

On the way back to the hotel, the two were still chatting animatedly, and it even seemed like they were about to burn incense and become sworn brothers.

When they finally arrived at the hotel, the two were reluctant to leave and didn't want to part.

After several minutes of noise, the two were separated.

After they parted, Sunny finally helped the drunk Huang Xu to the front of the car.

Just when she was worrying about how to get Huang Xu into the car, Huang Xu suddenly stood up straight.

"Okay Sunny, I'm fine now."

"well??"

"Aren't you drunk?"

Sunny was also shocked when she saw Huang Xu suddenly standing up straight, as if he was not drunk.

Huang Xu looked at Sunny's appearance and rubbed her hair with his hand, then said to her who was still in shock.

"Let's go, get in the car first."

"You don't want our current photo to be on the headlines tomorrow!"

"Okay, get in the car first."

Seeing that Huang Xu seemed to be really okay, Sunny immediately walked to the front of the car and sat in the driver's seat.

At this time, Huang Xu also took out a bottle of water from the trunk and sat in the passenger seat.

After seeing that Huang Xu was seated and fastened his seat belt, Sunny slowly started the car.

However, it was obvious that she was completely unable to concentrate on driving, and she turned her head to look at Huang Xu from time to time.

Huang Xu said helplessly when he saw this situation.

"What's wrong, Sunny? Is there anything strange about me?"

"Yes, you're obviously not drunk, why did you act like that just now?"

"Of course I did it for him to see!"

"Why?"

Sunny looked at Huang Xu with some confusion, obviously not understanding why Huang Xu did this.

Huang Xu looked at Sunny helplessly and continued to explain.

"How do you say this thing?"

"I can only say that this is a unique drinking culture in China!"

"That's fine, but your acting is so good that I can't tell whether you are drunk or not."

Although she didn't understand, Sunny didn't get entangled in it, but instead made a comment on Huang Xu's acting skills.

She really thought that Huang Xu was really drunk.

As a result, Huang Xu now said that he was pretending, which made it difficult for her to accept.

She is an idol, and an idol who has received acting training, but her acting skills are not as good as Huang Xu's.

Huang Xu also smiled smugly when listening to Sunny's words.

"Hey, I wonder if you have ever heard of this saying."

"When a man is half drunk, he will act until you cry."

"what?"

When Sunny heard Huang Xu suddenly switch to Chinese and say a proverb, her brain didn't react for a moment and she didn't understand what Huang Xu meant.

After all, I have only learned Chinese for a few months and am still a beginner.

But after a brief thought, she understood what this sentence meant.

Then he sideways glanced at the smug Huang Xu next to him and said.

"You mean, after a man drinks, he becomes a very good actor and very good at deceiving people?"

"Did you take advantage of being drunk to deceive me?"

"Uh~~"

When Huang Xu heard what Sunny said, he immediately broke out in a cold sweat, and even his dizzy head immediately became clear.

He quickly said to Sunny who was driving.

"How could that be? When have I ever pretended to be drunk in front of you?"

"I've never been drunk in front of you, so how could I pretend to be drunk and deceive you?"

"Hmph~~, you passed!"

Although Sunny didn't see Huang Xu's expression because she was driving, she could still imagine what Huang Xu's reaction would be like.

However, in this situation, she had no intention of pursuing the matter further, but asked Huang Xu curiously.

"Since you are pretending to be drunk, where is your brother, Boss Jia?"

"Is he drunk?"

"Of course he doesn't have any either. He has been in the business world for so many years. How could he get drunk with just this little bit of wine?"

"So, you two are acting?"

"You men are so scary!"

After listening to Huang Xu's words, Sunny also complained to him directly.

But then he asked about another thing.

"So, is the music bar business you just mentioned true?"

"You're not lying, are you?"

"how to say?"

"What I just told him was true, otherwise he wouldn't believe it."

"Even the development prospects just mentioned and the benefits to him are real and have a chance of being realized."

Huang Xu first explained the truth of the matter, but then changed the subject and said something with a sarcastic look on his face.

"It's a pity that these are just flowers in the mirror and the moon in the water. It's really too difficult to realize all the ideas."

"You could even say it's wishful thinking!"

(End of this chapter)