this man is not calm

Chapter 504: Needs Emphasized

Many times, you can make considerable profits by collecting rent from land that can provide income regardless of drought or flood. The economic benefits created during the investment promotion process are very considerable.

It is like a cinema located in the core area of ​​a business district. For every 100 million yuan in box office revenue, the amount of traffic it generates for food, drink, entertainment and surrounding consumption is three or four times the box office revenue.

The current Football Park Stadium has brought considerable economic benefits to the surrounding area as the home team entered the top league before the millennium. Every match day, not to mention the two super-large parking lots with several floors above and below the ground that were built at a huge cost, the guy selling pot-cakes at the entrance of the stadium can make a lot of money.

During the rest time on non-match days, spontaneous tourists and surrounding traffic are enough to support a small commodity market with a snack street, toy market and carpet vendors as the core, which indirectly attracts many tourists who come here for the reputation. The commercial supporting facilities of the stadium are also becoming more mature and prosperous.

It just so happens that most of the fans who have money and free time have strong purchasing power and are happy to spend money as long as the goods and services that meet their needs are provided.

With mutual positive promotion, the football park and surrounding areas have become lively at a speed visible to the naked eye. Coupled with the impact of urban expansion, the western Beijing area is no longer the original urban-rural fringe area.

In just over three years, the changes have been enormous.

The local natives may not feel it deeply because they are in the situation, but tourists from other places are very surprised. Some time ago, Li Xuan’s relatives and friends came to visit and were amazed by the changes here.

There are a few plots of land around the stadium that can be used for commercial development. There are rows of solar photovoltaic roofs and charging stations near the bus stops and rest areas, many taxi pick-up points, and a gas station (diesel, gasoline, natural gas, methanol, etc.) not far away, which is very convenient.

People are coming and going, so lively.

In the slightly cold winter night breeze, people don't seem to feel the chill. They are full of enthusiasm and enjoy the joyful atmosphere of the weekend holiday.

On the large LED screen outside the stadium, during the half-time break, the score showed 2-0, with the home team taking the lead. Basang Tsering and Ajima scored a goal each in the opening attack and injury time at the end of the first half.

The fan groups inside and outside the stadium were overjoyed. The results of other matches taking place at the same time all showed that they were very favorable to Beijing Northern United Football Team. If nothing unexpected happened, the home team would end the season as third in the league and get a ticket to the Asian Club Cup qualifiers.

The fans are very satisfied with the result. The team managed to avoid relegation last year. There are no major changes in the lineup this year. The meritorious coach has left and the team is led by a young youth team coach. It is really surprising to have the current result.

Around nine o'clock, most of the fans and tourists present did not leave, but a group of them felt that the situation was settled, or could not stand the sudden cold, and wanted to go back to bed to warm up, so they prepared to go home.

Some drove home, some took the bus or subway, and the rest took taxis. For taxi drivers, tonight was also a night of harvest, especially for those who had just purchased the diesel, natural gas and methanol mild hybrid taxis launched by Jupiter Technology under Jinxi Culture. After bearing the high initial investment, the drop in operating prices made them earn a lot of money.

If you are diligent, you can make up the difference in more than three months, or in a year or two if you are lazy.

Diesel engines and dual-fuel internal combustion engines are indeed more expensive than gasoline engines, but their advantages of fuel efficiency, durability and long life make them very suitable for taxis. If you can tolerate the disadvantage of slightly reduced comfort, then there is nothing to be dissatisfied about. Especially after upgrading the high-pressure common rail and electronic control system, combined with the 48V mild hybrid system, which improves the smoothness of starting and stopping and kinetic energy recovery, it is really perfect for operating vehicles.

The performance of a small number of extended-range vehicles, pure electric vehicles and DMI super hybrid vehicles is also acceptable, but the evaluation of "electricity is a one-stop service, but power supply is a one-stop service" has begun to spread among drivers. Even so, these new energy vehicles with green license plates have begun to quietly make their presence felt among the user group, waiting for the right opportunity to soar into the sky.

In this interactive user experience, the car and people gradually get along with each other, forming a positive cycle and developing in a good direction.

As time went by, the second half began, the progress was more than half, and victory was in their grasp. The home team played more proactively and were able to show their strength. On the contrary, the visiting team, who had no desire, was too casual, made low-level mistakes, and accidentally scored an own goal.

The outcome was decided. The audience outside the stadium were overjoyed and celebrated loudly. The cheers from inside the stadium were also one after another.

At this moment, a row of brilliant fireworks suddenly rose up from a relatively remote walking path not far from the stadium park.

The sudden fire and explosion not only scared the fans outside, but even Jin Shang, who was standing in the front row with Li Xuan in the stadium, was a little surprised.

In the west of Beijing, there has been a ban on firecrackers since 1993, but it is not strictly enforced in relatively remote counties and districts, rural areas and suburban areas. Generally, people set off firecrackers privately on festive occasions, or during the Qingming Festival. As long as the ban is not excessive, the authorities turn a blind eye.

However, this does not mean that setting off firecrackers when crowds gather will be allowed, especially on match days in stadiums and parks.

Fortunately, the place where the fireworks are set off is some distance away from crowded places, so there shouldn't be any problems.

It's definitely not possible no matter what. Once they get excited, it's hard to say what these excited fans will do.

The security guard walked quickly and slowly in the direction of the sound. It was not to catch anyone, but to disperse the crowd, keep away from danger, and calm down the fans who wanted to cause trouble.

The weather in Beijing is very dry in winter, and sparks from firecrackers can easily ignite something and cause a fire accident.

Of course, the regulations will definitely be enforced more and more strictly. Between "ban" and "restriction", generally speaking, the tendency is still to ban. If you really want to set off firecrackers, it is not impossible. You can apply to the local authorities, specify the location, time and method, and take preventive measures. Then you can set off firecrackers. It's just not easy to get permission.

This time, there was definitely no notification, so it was a surprise attack, but...

"It shouldn't be a big deal. Just have them chase them away and find two people to keep an eye on them."

Jin Shang said to Li Xuan beside him with a smile,
"We didn't win the championship, but we qualified for the Club World Cup. The fans are so happy. It seems that they have been starving for the past two years."

A little honor and achievement is indeed precious for a team that has been in the professional and semi-professional leagues for nearly 40 years. "The ceiling and potential of a team are different. I just heard a little fan say that his grandfather's grandfather was a supporter of the club more than a hundred years ago. Several generations have cheered for the stadium. This is like a tradition, a life habit that is difficult to give up."

Not to mention in China, there are hardly any football teams like this in the world.

My second uncle Mei Yingnian wanted to find a similar team in China to replicate the success of the Beijing Northern United Football Team, but unfortunately, things did not go as planned.

Many years later, the development of professional leagues has led to increasing commercialization, and conservative teams rooted in local communities may encounter many problems. FIFA in this life has not encountered difficulties such as the "Bosman Act", but this does not mean that the problem does not exist, and there are even more troubles in this life.

Taking the domestic football league as an example, it is not easy for foreign players to enter the country. Although there is no "labor permit" restriction similar to the "Premier League", it is still quite difficult for foreign players to obtain a domestic work visa.

To be specific, it is too troublesome. Without the guidance of an expert who is familiar with the process, it is almost impossible for an outsider to handle it.

The noise outside the stadium did not affect the game inside. The home team was leading 3-0, and the visiting team had no fighting spirit to win. The home team, who knew when to stop, did not pursue the opponent relentlessly. Everyone used up the remaining "garbage time" in a tacit understanding. The referee blew the whistle, and the 1998 Jiazi group competition ended. The Beijing Northern United Football Team achieved the good result of third place as they wished.

After the game, Jin Shi attended the celebration ceremony as a representative of the club. Jin Shang, Li Xuan and a group of relatives and friends showed up at the celebration banquet and exchanged a few words with acquaintances.

Captain Basang Tsering originally decided to retire at the end of this season, but his performance in the second half of the season was okay and his condition did not decline seriously, so he renewed his contract for another two years as a player and coach.

It might be a bit difficult for him to play as a main player for the entire season, but as a strong regular rotation player and main substitute, that is more than enough.

It is reasonable and just to give him a new contract.

As for the team's future, rising star Ajima has become much more stable after three years of training. He recently got a girlfriend who is a kindergarten teacher. He has just come to the big city to work hard, and his habit of drinking and clubbing in his spare time has changed a lot. His name is no longer mentioned in local gossip news.

Ajima, who is at the peak of his career, has almost secured a starting position in the national team. He has a good image both on and off the field. After discussing with Yan Xiaohong, he plans to promote him to be the team's third captain. As Basang Tsering gradually retires, the second captain's starting position is not stable and he is getting older. He is more likely to play a role in stabilizing the locker room and guiding the newcomers. In this case, Ajima will have to take on more responsibilities as the captain on the field next year.

Stable inheritance plays a vital role in maintaining the stability of the team.

Old players are retiring one after another, fringe players are seeking to leave, and the trend of newcomers gradually rising is difficult to change. The Beijing Northern United Football Club has gradually shed the drawbacks of a semi-professional team, recasting its muscles and soul from the inside out. Its software and hardware are very strong, and it has become one of the best football clubs in the country.
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After the winter solstice, the football team's momentum for achieving good results passed. There were less than ten days left in 1998. This year's Spring Festival was particularly late, not until mid-February 1999. Even so, the atmosphere of the New Year was already very strong.

The cold wind became more and more biting, and a light snow fell. The whistling wind from the north finally stopped for a while.

As the warm winter sun shines and the temperature rises slightly, people in the capital city begin to get busy again, and more people are preparing New Year's goods.

Not to mention far away, as New Year's Day is approaching, goods from all over the country begin to be shipped to Beijing in batches. The consumption of meat, eggs and milk has increased sharply. My second uncle-in-law Zhang Hua transports goods to the capital by both water and land. Jinxi Mall also transports a large amount of vegetables, fruits and other supplies from the south to the north.

A large number of recently modified dual-fuel trucks have come in handy, especially LNG heavy trucks for long-distance transportation and pickup trucks, light trucks and electric cargo trucks for flexible transportation around cities, which are increasingly showing their cost-saving advantages.

In inland waterway shipping, river-sea direct near-shore cargo ships and the North Pacific routes, Jin Shang's fleet and the shipping capacity supported by his second uncle Mei Yingnian also tried ammonia energy, methanol dual-fuel and LNG power systems. The results were mixed. In an era where heavy oil is the main fuel, the market prospects for alternative fuels are not so optimistic. After all, the price of marine fuel oil (heavy oil, residual oil, asphalt oil and non-standard diesel) is really too low, and the price advantage of alternative fuels is not obvious.

Another reason is that the carbon emission and environmental protection standards in the late 1990s were not very strict. With some modification, the old main engine could meet the requirements of existing mainstream routes and ports, and there was no need for major upgrades.

Problems such as the low efficiency of ammonia engines, which require the development of specialized internal combustion engines, the low calorific value of methanol, difficulty in cold starting, incomplete combustion, the tendency of natural gas to detonate, excessively high exhaust temperatures, and the need for waste heat recovery and utilization all need to be overcome one by one.

In short, the prospects are good, but the reality requires more efforts.

The research team at the technology center has a long way to go.

December 31st is the last day of 1998 and also the 29th day of winter. Usually at this time, prices in the capital would see a significant rise.

More people are buying New Year's goods and quite a few are giving gifts and entertaining guests. The hot pot city and fresh food supermarket under Jinshi are doing very good business, and they are also taking the opportunity to organize promotions. The consumption of supplies is like water.

Fortunately, the supply this year seems to be particularly sufficient, so that the price increase is not exaggerated. Prices are still not low, but there is no shortage of supply like in previous years, and there is no market for goods even though there are prices. Anyway, as long as there are people to buy, there will be goods to sell.

The urban distribution logistics team, which relies on online shopping and offline life, has finally become smart and capable after three years of training.

With the support of small and medium-sized outlets across the country, a large number of same-city delivery teams riding two-wheeled electric vehicles (electric motorcycles) and driving dual-fuel light hybrid pickup trucks are traveling through the streets and alleys and entering thousands of households.

The problem of bridging the last 2 meters still exists in the mobile Internet era years later, not to mention the end of when G was just beginning to become popular.

Real-time maps and positioning guidance are insurmountable obstacles. If it were not for the popularization of Xiaolingtong, which provided ordinary people with cheap and easy-to-use mobile communication tools and enabled them to communicate in a timely manner, door-to-door delivery would probably be a difficult task.

The pain points of positioning and mapping are increasingly affecting the company's strategic development, and they are used in almost everything related to online and offline business models.

(End of this chapter)