"What about Mr. Li's department store?" Xiang Yang asked.
"My department store is not included in the commercial district's planning. It was built before the official approval of the tourism planning area came down. This is my strategic vision." Li Chao said with a smile.
After listening to this, Xiang Yang turned to look at Village Chief Zuo and asked, "Village Chief Zuo, why are you looking for me?"
Li Chao said helplessly: "Your village chief Zuo thinks that the land for building the department store has not been approved by the village."
Xiang Yang said expressionlessly: "So it is an illegal building, so we should demolish it."
Li Chao raised his eyebrows and said nothing.
Village Chief Zuo said awkwardly: "Xiang Yang, don't be so radical. The house has already been built. It would be a shame to demolish it."
"This is what I think. Although this piece of land was contracted by you, Xiang Yang, it is jointly owned by the whole village. When Mr. Li used this land, he only said that he wanted to build a hotel, and he didn't say that he wanted to build a department store..."
Xiang Yang raised his eyebrows, "So you think that Mr. Li has breached the contract, and the village wants to take back the land of this department store?"
"That's not necessary. After all, the right to use this land belongs to Mr. Li. It's just that he used the land for building a hotel to build a department store, which affected the interests of the village. So, I think that Mr. Li should make certain compensation to the village." Village Chief Zuo said.
Li Chao frowned and said, "Village Chief Zuo, the entire department store has only seven floors. I gave you the entire fifth floor. Isn't this compensation enough?"
"It's not enough. We want at least half of the profits of the entire department store." Village Chief Zuo shook his head.
"You can invest in and manage the first, second, third, fifth, sixth and seventh floors. Our village will invest in the land and take half of the profits. The fourth floor will be given to Xiang Yang." Village Chief Zuo said firmly.
Li Chao rolled his eyes and said, "Then why don't you just say that this department store is an illegal building and tear it down?"
Zhang Qicheng also laughed and said, "Village Chief Zuo, aren't you asking for too much? Last time you said your village wanted half of the profits from the fifth, sixth, and seventh floors, but this time you simply want half of the profits from the entire department store. Do you really think that we run this department store without any costs?"
Xiang Yang just listened without saying anything.
However, Xiang Yang understood the meaning behind it.
The specific situation is that Li Chao saw a business opportunity, so he decisively built a department store without the consent of the villagers of Yanlong Village.
When the villagers found out, they immediately felt that they had been cheated and that Xiang Yang wanted to get a piece of the pie.
Because of the contract, Li Chao was indeed unable to build a department store along the Qinglong Bay.
Both the villagers and Xiang Yang had enough reasons to ask Li Chao to demolish the department store.
However, due to the tourism planning area of Longcheng City, even if the department store is demolished, the villagers and Xiang Yang will not be able to obtain any substantial benefits.
So, the villagers set their sights on the department store.
After knowing the cause and effect of the matter, Xiang Yang shook his head. In Xiang Yang's opinion, the villagers had fallen into a bad situation. Li Chao must have known for sure that the villagers were reluctant to demolish the department store and were simply fearless.
Seeing that Xiang Yang had not spoken, Village Chief Zuo could not help but said to Xiang Yang: "Xiang Yang, please say something."
Xiang Yang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "What do you want me to say?"
If there was no tourism plan for Longcheng City, Xiang Yang would have to demolish this department store no matter what, because this department store blocked Xiang Yang's interests.
But now with the tourism plan of Longcheng, Xiang Yang would not get a penny of benefit even if he demolished this department store.
Longcheng would definitely not allow Xiang Yang to build the special commercial street that he planned.
Xiang Yang stated his position directly, "Business is not about being bigger, the better, but it is better when it is run well. Big means big costs and daily expenses. I have no objection to this department store building. I will take the fourth floor. You can discuss the rest. You can tear it down or keep it. I have no objection."
Li Chao and Zhang Qicheng looked at each other after hearing this and saw the joy in each other's eyes. As expected, Xiang Yang would not be so stubborn as to end up hurting all three of them.
Li Chao and Zhang Qicheng were happy, but Village Chief Zuo and the villagers were anxious.
Village Chief Zuo said, "Xiang Yang, you can't help outsiders. This is our own village's land. Otherwise, let's take a step back. You take the fourth or fifth floor, the villagers take the sixth or seventh floor, and they can only take the first, second or third floor at most. This is our bottom line."
Xiang Yang shook his head and said, "This is not me helping anyone, but being realistic. Uncle Zuo, even if Mr. Li gave you the entire department store, without funds, can you start a business?"
"Why not? Isn't it just doing business? There are so many people in our village, and no one has opened a shop or a counter. Are you afraid that we can't open this department store?" Village Chief Zuo said anxiously.
"My family has dozens of acres of litchi fields and I can sell litchis," said Old Man Zhou.
“I can lead my brothers to open a seafood market. Now I have three boats and there are so many fishermen in the village. There are plenty of seafood to sell.” Yu Xiang also said.
Xiang Yang almost laughed out loud when he heard this. If the department store was really messed up by this group of people, there would be no way it could be built.
"I still say the same thing. I will take the fourth floor. As for the rest, whether you want to demolish it or cooperate with us, you can discuss it among yourselves. But Uncle Zuo, doing business is really not as simple as you think." Xiang Yang shook his head.
As far as Xiang Yang knows, in a department store, except for those operated by the OP, most of the remaining stores are actually not profitable.
Especially shops in tourist areas like this one.
The cost is high and although the profit is not small, the competition is very fierce. There is basically no such thing as old customers. Doing business is all about making the first impression.
If we really do as Village Chief Zuo said and open a lychee store or a seafood store there, we will definitely suffer huge losses.
Village Chief Zuo wanted to say something else.
At this time, Li Chao spoke up, "Village Chief Zuo, how about I do some calculations with you?"
Village Chief Zuo looked at Xiang Yang.
Xiang Yang nodded slightly.
Seeing Xiang Yang nod, Village Chief Zuo said, "Okay, you tell me, I'll listen. I want to see what kind of account you can calculate for me."
Li Chao nodded and asked, "Village Chief Zuo, how much do you think a medium-sized shop would cost?"
Village Chief Zuo frowned and said, "About 7,000 to 8,000 yuan."
Village chief Zuo knew this figure. He specifically asked the owner of the only convenience store in the village, which was next to the village primary school. The cost of opening that store was more than 7,000 yuan.