Chapter 51 Qiankun Bank
While Lu Li was delighted, he also felt a little pretended to be in deep thought and didn't speak for a long time.
What kind of person is Zhao Qian? He has seen more tricks in the business world than Lu Li has eaten salt. He sneered in his heart, closed his mouth, and savored the tea in front of him.
Lu Li cursed the old fox inwardly and had to raise his question.
"I believe in the strength and credit of Qiankun Bank, but selling books is not your main business after all. Can you tell me why you are so interested, Manager Zhao?"
Zhao Qian was well prepared, he laughed and said:
"Mr. Lu has a talent for business, and he got to the point right away."
"To be honest, our Qiankun Bank has made a lot of money just by operating the black crystals, but who would complain about having too much money? This is investment!"
"Among the countries in Dongyuan, I won't say too much, but basically 30% of the chambers of commerce have shares in our Qiankun Bank! There are also some sects and even countries that were supported by us."
"We will not refuse any business that can make money, so don't worry, Mr. Lu. Although we are not professional book sellers, we have plenty of connections and resources!"
"If you tell us your new content today, tomorrow morning, the latest edition of The Legend of the Great Love Immortal will be available at booksellers' stalls in various countries!"
Lu Li's heart was pounding and he finally made up his mind.
He slapped the table and said:
"Manager Zhao, I actually have another idea. You can listen to it!"
Zhao Qian was disdainful in his heart, thinking to himself, "Do you really think you are a business genius just by complimenting me?" However, he put on a fake smile and said:
"Mr. Lu, please feel free to speak."
Lu Li waved his paper fan and said slowly:
"Booksellers often tell me that every time they print The Biography of the Immortal of Great Love, they have to splice my daily updates with the previous updates, bind them together and sell them as a book, which leads to duplicate printing of content, and many readers don't buy it."
"They will feel that they have already watched the previous content, but it is not worth it to spend money again and buy it again when new content comes out."
Zhao Qian nodded:
"That's right, but Mr. Lu, your teahouse relies on storytelling for a living every day. Unless you are willing to hand over all the contents of "The Legend of the Great Love Immortal" at once, this problem cannot be solved. Are you going to just print a few sheets of paper each time and sell them? Who would buy it?"
Lu Li closed the paper fan and punched:
"Yes, that's exactly what I meant! Just print a few sheets of paper at a time! I even gave it a name, newspaper!"
"We can publish the Biography of the Great Love Immortal in the newspaper in a serialized form, and then open another column in the newspaper to record other things I talk about every day. This way, we can ensure the readers' viewing experience while satisfying their curiosity!"
"And you can also put up new things, interesting things, gossip, etc. that happen every day, and then give it a catchy title. That way you won't have to worry about not being able to sell the newspaper!"
"The cost of newspapers has been reduced, so the price will naturally be cheaper, and there will definitely be people who will buy them."
"But you don't have to worry about low profits. We can publish not only daily newspapers, but also weekly and monthly newspapers! We also have hardcover editions, bound editions, and collector's editions!"
Lu Li talked incessantly, and even banged the gavel twice when he was excited.
Zhao Qian was very disdainful at first, but as he listened his expression gradually became serious, and finally he fell into deep thought.
All kinds of words he had never heard of bombarded his mind: newspaper, serial, current affairs commentary, hardcover edition...
"His suggestion seems, seems, maybe...it might actually work!"
"What a genius idea! The most amazing thing is that it is not only genius, but also quite mature!"
"Oh my god, is he really a rare business genius?!"
Zhao Qian re-examined Lu Li, with a serious look in his eyes. He suddenly stood up, bowed to Lu Li, and said:
"Sir, you are so talented. I used to underestimate you, but I never thought you could come up with such a good idea!"
"I, Zhao Qian, have always believed that I am a businessman first, and a cultivator second!" "Mr. Lu, as a businessman, I sincerely admire you!"
Lu Li smiled calmly and said:
"Manager Zhao, you are too kind. When it comes to business, how can I compare to you?"
The two looked at each other and laughed.
Fairy Haoyue was playing with the Sky-penetrating Mirror and cracking melon seeds, watching Lu Li and Zhao Qian talking happily, laughing wildly when they were excited, looking like a fool. She couldn't help but shook her head and grabbed a handful of melon seeds from her pocket and started cracking them.
Half an hour later, Zhao Qian wiped the sweat from his forehead and shouted:
"What a delight! I haven't had such a hearty discussion with someone in a long time!"
"Mr. Lu, thank you for giving me this good fortune. I have a feeling that my bottleneck has loosened and I am afraid that I will break through soon!"
"Thank you, sir, for giving me this good fortune!"
Lu Li felt surprised, then relieved.
Although he had just discussed in depth with Zhao Qian about the issue of newspapers, for Zhao Qian it was probably no less than a discussion of philosophy!
There are three thousand great ways, and all living beings have their own inner way. Some ways are the laws of heaven and earth, strange and magnificent, while some ways are the obsessions of the human heart, each of which is wonderful.
Zhao Qian clasped his fists towards Lu Li and said goodbye:
"Mr. Lu, I will start distributing the newspaper right away. I will definitely spare no effort to complete it!"
Lu Li returns the gift:
"Manager Zhao, take care!"
Zhao Qian wanted to leave, but suddenly stopped. He looked at Lu Li meaningfully and said:
"Mr. Lu should be more careful recently."
After saying that, he left in a leisurely manner.
Lu Li's eyes changed slightly, but after careful consideration, they returned to their normal expression.
Fairy Haoyue asked:
"What does he mean by that? Is it a hint? Or a warning?"
Lu Li shook his head:
"It should be out of kindness."
He had just used the Wan Yin Gong's listening method to "hear" a hint of sincerity from Zhao Qian.
Fairy Haoyue tilted her head and said:
"Could it be that his discussion with you about selling books this time is actually a conspiracy? Then will you still cooperate with them?"
Lu Li looked at the scenery outside the teahouse and said:
"What a huge behemoth Qiankun Bank is. Among the people I have offended recently, no one should have such great power to control Qiankun Bank to deal with me."
"They are probably just motivated by interests and will not stand on any side. They are absolutely neutral... No, it should be said that they are only on the side of interests."
Fairy Haoyue said "oh" and then said "I'm going to see the moon" and then slipped away from Lu Li.
Lu Li grabbed her by the back of her neck and lifted her up:
"Don't be impatient. Let me see what treasure you stole before."
(End of this chapter)
