America started its counterattack from the bum

Chapter 149 Night talk on the balcony, Cheng Daqi was forced into a corner

Thomas was concentrating on the barbecue.

He didn't feel left out at all. Scott had just invited him, but he refused.

Fat Chef doesn't like socializing very much.

Rather than being with a bunch of people, he prefers to cook alone.

"Chan, would you like to try it? This batch is roasted just right."

Playing with his mobile phone and controlling a large amount of barbecue with one hand, Thomas stood in front of the grill, showing his calmness.

"Although your meat has not been marinated in advance, the barbecue ingredients I brought are definitely delicious."

Leaning against the wall and lighting a cigarette, Cheng Daqi said to Domo.

"Haha, I saw you were still grilling meat here, so I came here to find you. The ones you grilled are enough to eat."

The fat chef's movement of grilling meat paused slightly, he put down his phone and replied.

"You and Eris have a good relationship?"

Hearing these words, Cheng Daqi raised his head and looked at Duo Mo.

It was already dark in Saint-Loduo, and there were no lights on the dim balcony. The light in the living room spread outside through the floor-to-ceiling glass door.

Looking from the side, Duo Mo's expression was very vague, and Cheng Daqi was a little unsure of what he meant.

"It's okay, I think he and I know each other."

Cheng Daqi didn't say much, he only replied with an ambiguous word in a solemn tone.

He did not elaborate on the details of his cooperation with Thomas that Eris mentioned to Thomas.

"Chan, Mr. Eris is not an ordinary person. You must be careful when working with him."

The fat cook picked up the kettle and doused most of the charcoal fire.

He concentrated on pulling the charcoal and spoke in a low voice.

"Isn't he helping your father campaign?"

Of course Cheng Daqi knew that Eris was no ordinary person, but he really didn't know how much energy Eris had.

This West Coast agent is actually darker than Gru and more bottomless than Gru.

His status may not be as high as Gru's, but his methods of doing things are never worse than Gru's.

"That's why I said, he is not simple, he controls two, how should I say, two gangs."

After wrapping the barbecue in tin foil, Thomas also took out a cigarette.

But he was smoking an electronic cigarette. Cheng Daqi wanted to help him light it up, but he put his hand down halfway.

Well, Americans vape, classy.

“One is a Croatian gang in San Francisco, and the other is a group of various people called the Lolo Gang, which is in San Roto.

He helped my father campaign and collected money, but the effect was very poor and his appetite was not small. "

The fat cook actually criticized Eris. He felt that this agent was not very ethical.

After hearing the Fat Chef's introduction, Cheng Daqi just smoked silently and did not answer immediately.

"You have to be careful when working with him. Don't rely too much on him. He is a poisonous snake, Chan."

Seeing that he was a master and said nothing, Duomo continued to remind him.

As a friend, although the relationship is not deep, Thomas is still very interesting.

After giving the round-faced fat cook a grateful look, Cheng Daqi slowly spoke.

"Is your father a member of the Xiang Party?"

"My family supports the Elephant Party, and has supported it since it was called the Whig Party."

The fat cook shrugged and replied.

“But isn’t the West Coast, or California, the territory of the Donkey Party?

Why do you want to be elected to city council here? "

Ever since he held a sign for Thomas's father, Cheng Daqi had always felt that the Elephant Party candidate running for city council was a little unclear.

The enemy's territory, you still want the center to bloom.

Come on, this is America, not a dumpster garden.

Where can there be such a simple thing.

Cheng Daqi has his own understanding of why Eris still charges money to act as an agent when he knows it is useless.

If you meet a fool and give out money, you will get nothing if you don't earn it. If Eris doesn't earn the money, others won't miss it either.

"Someone promised my father that if he could serve as a city councilman in San Loduo for one term, they would support my father's candidacy for the California House of Representatives."

Thomas didn't think his explanation was understandable to Daqi. He just gave a general outline without going into details.

After hearing what the fat cook said, Cheng Daqi looked back at the people in the room and said instead.

"Do you think that man can be chosen next?"

Duomo's pupils moved slightly, and he was shocked by Cheng Daqi's sensitivity.

Chan, you seem a little too smart?

"Yes, although California is a deep blue state, many people here have been kidnapped by the Donkey Party. Our family knows many locals, those with small assets.

Everyone hopes to introduce some other forces to check and balance the unscrupulous, well, you know, just those bastards. "

Thomas shrugged at the end.

'Those bastards', he was sure Cheng Daqi could understand him.

"You mean, your father saw an opportunity and wanted to try it?

But this kind of thing is shitting on the face of the Donkey Party. Haven’t you ever thought that you would be suppressed by the Donkey Party? "

Cheng Daqi has a clear mind. In his impression, there is no news about any Elephant Party congressmen in California in the future.

This shows that in the original time and space, Thomas' father's attempt failed.

"The opportunity is there. Many policies in California are becoming more and more outrageous. Many people have dissatisfied opinions. My father is just the one who stands up.

No matter how powerful the Donkey Party is, they can never kill everyone in California who dares to oppose them. "

The fat cook doesn’t think there’s anything to be afraid of from the Donkey Party’s suppression.

"Those people are like dogs that can adapt to the wind. If you give them some money, they will wag their tails and bark at you."

As a fat guy who would go home and inherit the family property if he failed to start a business, Domo had the confidence to say this.

An important connection was marked, but Cheng Daqi did not see the possibility that Domo could bring benefits to him for the time being.

His plan to end his family needs a stronger promoter, and Thomas's father can't even be elected as a city council member, so he is obviously not qualified.

He changed the subject and asked about another matter.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's talk about your burger restaurant. How is the business going recently?"

At that time, he went to eat at Domo's burger restaurant, and he simply drew a pie with the idea of ​​trying it first if he had any dates.

But he didn't expect that Domo's identity was actually quite extraordinary.

“I still feel that catering, or fast food, is a dead end.

Those giants have monopolized the supply chain and market. If new brands want to rise, they must become part of them. "

Dormer has really done his research, and he mentioned something that cannot be avoided in catering, the supply chain.

The supply chain is the core part of a catering company's competitiveness, including multiple links, such as procurement, semi-finished product processing, etc.

It is an important link in the catering industry chain. From raw materials to stores, it needs to deal with the supply chain.

When a catering brand has only one store, its supply chain problems can be solved by the boss only needing to buy food early every day or make an appointment for food delivery.

But if you want to become bigger and stronger, you must handle the relationship in the supply chain.

The major fast food giants in the United States not only monopolize the market, but more importantly, they either build themselves or join forces to monopolize the fast food supply chain market.

If you want to make fast food, as long as the scale is slightly larger, you will have to accept the investment requirements of the established giants.

"Those giants have controlled the upstream and downstream. If you don't become one of their own, they will cause trouble for you in the supply chain. What you said to me is very pertinent. It's boring to be small, but to be big will give people Paying 'protection fees', no matter how you look at it, the catering industry is not a good one."

Domo breathed out a bitter breath and shook his head dejectedly.

"How big do you want to be? How big is too big?"

Cheng Daqi felt that Duomo's idea was a bit unfounded.

Doing business is never simple, and supply chain issues are troublesome, but within the rules of the free market, appropriate equity concessions are completely acceptable.

"At least open seven or eight stores in San Luo." Thomas replied uncertainly.

"Have you never run a business by yourself? Wouldn't your father help you?"

Cheng Daqi tentatively said, unsure of the strength of the bold Xiangdang brother behind Duomo.

"He is in real estate. What kind of help can he provide me? It's just funds, but I can't lose money to start a company."

The fat cook replied gloomily that he felt his father was useless at all.

"So, have you lost a lot lately?"

Cheng Daqi heard the problem. It seemed that Duomo was so overwhelmed by the loss that he forgot that it was possible to make a profit in business.

"I haven't earned a cent. Now I only prepare three pieces of materials for each category every day, but compared with the investment cost, I still suffer a huge loss."

I feel depressed when I mention this. Domo really doesn’t have confidence in himself - he has changed the name of the burger, but the business still hasn’t improved much.

Cheng Daqi didn't say anything. He was not Aladdin's magic lamp. He knew a lot about fast food.

But now he and Domo didn't have many interests involved, so he rashly suggested that it would be okay if Domo made money in the future because of his suggestions.

If Thomas had listened to his advice and lost more, then he would not be a friend.

"Take your time, you need to slowly accumulate repeat customers to open a store, and things will get better." Cheng Daqi comforted him.

Dormer's ideas are too ungrounded. The supply chains and giant monopolies he is concerned about are very far away.

Now he is just a shabby food truck, but he thinks too much about it, which is actually unnecessary.

When doing something, as long as there are no problems in the general direction, you should start doing it first and then solve the specific problems encountered in the process.

Holding back when you see difficulties is the most cowardly and least profitable option.

"You said before that differentiated competition can break the situation. I should differentiate first and then tell stories, but I have no idea about differentiation."

After scratching his head, Domo finally asked the question that had been pressing in his heart for a long time.

He is willing to be a free barbecue chef tonight just to meet Cheng Daqi and ask for advice in person.

“Thomas, as a friend I can be honest with you.

If you start a business to realize an ideal that is recognized by others, my differentiated approach is not suitable for you because it may not be compatible with your ideal.

Even if you start a business to make money, my differentiated ideas are not suitable for you now because my asking price is very high.

I have now attracted investors in the United States, and I have started my second business. You remember, I was a failed entrepreneur.

I’m pretty sure that my idea can make waves in the catering field, and if given the chance, I might do it myself in the future. "

Cheng Daqi's tone was very solemn, without the usual sense of relaxation at all.

He had already suffered enough losses from Themir. When career and friendship were mixed together, sincerity became a gray color that was hard to see clearly.

That gray color made Cheng Daqi feel powerless and guilty.

Therefore, when Thomas asked him about his specific thoughts, he directly stated his intention and made it very clear.

Either don't listen and continue to follow your ideas. It's a small matter and there's no need to change your ideals for money.

Either listen and pay a big price.

When Cheng Daqi first talked about this with Duomo, he didn't expect that he could establish himself in America so quickly.

Now, he no longer has the sense of urgency to make money by selling information.

Dormer was stunned by Cheng Daqi's words, and the fat cook was silent for a few seconds. ,

Just when Cheng Daqi thought that his words were too 'straightforward' and might be a bit hurtful, Duo Mo finally replied.

"After listening to your words, I realized that when I went to investigate the development and current situation of the fast food industry, I only thought about how to make my hamburger restaurant bigger, but I forgot that my original intention of opening the store was to hope that more people would recognize my cooking skills.

Chan, I need to think carefully about what to do next. You are indeed a great friend. I feel like I can gain something every time I chat with you. "

Smiling and shaking his head, Cheng Daqi put his arm around Duo Mo's shoulders and said.

"I was worried that my words would make you angry."

"No, Chan, you are the kind of person who is very, how should I put it, very sharp and knowledgeable. I have learned a lot from listening to you.

I always feel that you are smarter than many professional managers I have met who earn millions a year. "

Duomo was not angry at all. He just felt that Cheng Daqi was both visionary and wise. It was great to have a friend like him to discuss entrepreneurship with him.

This is the effect of Chengdaqi changing its communication strategy.

This confidence in daring to change communication strategies also comes from the fact that he has truly established a foothold in the United States.

Financially, two investors immediately provided support worth millions of dollars.

In terms of personal connections, he has connections with the top black policemen in Saint-Loduo, and has become friends with American heirs like Temir.

When he first faced Themir, he was not as calm as he was when facing Thomas.

For the rich black-haired woman, Cheng Daqi not only had the respect among friends, but also had to use tricks to gain Themir's support.

Therefore, it is not unfair at all for him to be criticized by Themir for "using sincerity as a tool".

"Let's go there together."

The fat chef has already taken care of this. All Cheng Daqi has to do tonight is see if he can get another investment from Gru.

It is a sum that can be encircled, and no amount of money is too much.

Starting a business certainly costs investors’ money.

Spending your own money is not called entrepreneurship, it is called gambling.

“Chan, the viewers in your live broadcast are so funny, they ask where Lisa is, as if I’m not as beautiful as Lisa.

I pulled Lisa over and asked them which one of us was better looking. They asked Zhao to come over too and let the three of us compete together. "

At the dining table, Tamir and Lisa sat together, and they were now on the scene together.

Duo Mo glanced at Cheng Daqi enviously and shook his head.

No comparison, no comparison at all.

"They simply like to look at beautiful women."

Cheng Daqi smiled and sat next to Temir.

"Then who do you think is the prettiest among the three of us?"

The blonde girl asked a question that was difficult to answer.

She knew how to ask questions, and she could ask Cheng Daqi directly without saying a word.

Adults are numb.

How do I answer this question?

Whichever you answer, you will offend the other two.

Complimenting all three makes me look like a licking dog.

Glancing at the other people at the table, these guests were also looking forward to Cheng Daqi's answer.

Looking at Zhao Hongjin awkwardly, Cheng Daqi lost hope that Sister Zhao would take action to save him.

However, Sister Zhao also looked at him with a smile, as if she didn't realize Xiao Cheng's signal for help.

It was difficult, and Cheng Daqi was forced into a corner.

(End of this chapter)