The wealthy entrepreneur: I want to support millions of employees!.

Chapter 500 Shameless old thief! Moral quotation? Sorry, I can't kidnap you!
"I think Mr. Ji is very good at scooping the bottom of the pot!"

“Because the treatment of ordinary waiters is too good, there is not enough marketing money?”

"Yeah! Have you ever wondered why Jiuxiang Hotpot's marketing budget is seriously insufficient?"

"I was wondering why I hadn't heard of Jiuxiang Hotpot before. It turns out that they didn't have enough marketing money!"

"The profits must have been distributed to the ordinary employees... wooooo!"

"That's great!"

"..."

At the Guodi Lao headquarters, Lei Mingwei's face turned pale.

If Ji Guoxiong stood in front of him, he would definitely curse: "Shameless old thief!"

But he had to admit that being able to make the case for riding on the popularity of something so high-sounding, being able to make netizens praise it and give unanimous support... that really takes a lot of skill!
The live interview continued, and Ji Guoxiong explained in a low voice, somewhat embarrassed:
"The catering industry is an asset-intensive industry. Every time we open a branch, there is a risk... We have not accepted other capital investments, so funds are relatively tight. We need to spend every penny wisely!"

It seems that all netizens can feel Ji Guoxiong’s sadness!
Ji Guoxiong continued, "To be honest, Guodi Lao is a great catering company. They have promoted our Chinese hot pot cuisine to the whole world. Their salary and welfare benefits for employees are also top-notch in the industry... I respect and recognize them very much... Our Jiuxiang Hot Pot chain is imitating Guodi Lao in many management systems..."

After hearing Ji Guoxiong strongly advocated pot bottom lao, many netizens sang a different tune:
“I didn’t expect President Ji to recommend Guodi Lao so much!”

"But I think Jiuxiang does a better job in employee benefits. They give them two days off a week!"

"Mr. Ji is so humble!"

"..."

Ji Guoxiong concluded: "...and our goal at Jiuxiang Hotpot is to become a great catering company like Guodi Lao!"

Chen Xiao smiled and encouraged: "I wish Mr. Ji can get what he wants!"

"Thank you!"

On the screen, many netizens were also encouraging Ji Guoxiong and cheering for the Jiuxiang Hotpot chain.

Some people also saw Ji Guoxiong praising Guodi Lao, and said that Ji Guoxiong has a big picture!

However, Chen Jianyun, deputy general manager of Guodi Lao, was thinking about another question...

If Guodi Lao criticizes Jiuxiang Hotpot for riding on their popularity again in the future, will netizens call it "lack of vision"?
This is really a question worth pondering!

Chen Xiao asked curiously, "Will you guys still try to take advantage of the heat from the bottom of the pot in the future?"

Ji Guoxiong smiled embarrassedly and did not answer...but the host understood what he meant, and all netizens understood!

"Hahahaha... Mr. Ji means that he will continue to rub it!"

"Good job!"

"Mr. Ji is so interesting!"

"The guy who's fishing at the bottom of the pot is probably going to turn green!"

"If the marketing funds are not enough, they will just try their best to gain popularity. I support Jiuxiang to continue to do so!"

"We need to save more on advertising and marketing so that we can give more money to our employees!"

"I support it too!"

"A conscientious entrepreneur like Mr. Ji is taking advantage of the popularity of Guodi Lao and giving Guodi Lao face!"

"Yes, yes, yes, this is President Ji recognizing Guodi Lao's status in the industry!"

"Guodilao should feel honored to be riding on President Ji's popularity!"

"..."

At the Guodi Lao headquarters, Lei Mingwei, Chen Jianyun and other senior executives’ faces were indeed green... This is going to never end!

And taking advantage of their popularity and traffic, is that giving them face and is an honor for them?

Sorry, they just can’t accept it!

"Then let's look at the next question!" Chen Xiao took a look at the question card and asked, "Netizens are very curious, can the waiters of the Jiuxiang Hotpot chain really earn tens of thousands a month?"

"That's true, but not entirely!" Ji Guoxiong explained in detail the salary system of ordinary waiters in the Jiuxiang Hotpot chain, and concluded, "So this monthly income of over 10,000 is definitely exaggerated. Not every waiter in a hotpot restaurant can earn over 10,000 per month. Only during Labor Day, National Day, or Chinese New Year, with overtime pay and profit sharing, there may be more waiters with a monthly income of over 10,000. During other periods, their salary may be around 7,000. In other remote small counties, it may be even lower, because the profit there is less, and the basic salary will be even lower!"

Chen Xiao added: "I heard that it's two days off a week, food and accommodation are provided, and there is social security!"

Ji Guoxiong nodded: "Yes!"

Chen Xiao smiled and said, "I feel like there are people in our TV station who want to work as waiters over there!"

She was telling the truth. Not everyone has a job at a TV station.

As for monthly income, many people are not as good as Jiuxiang’s waiter!

Ji Guoxiong said: "This requires strict screening and training!"

In the live broadcast room, a group of netizens were envious:

"I want to be a waiter at Jiuxiang!"

"It's really kind of the waiters to get a share of the store's profits!"

"When will it drive to my house? I want to apply for the waiter position too!"

"I'm so envious! Triple pay on holidays. I've never seen overtime pay before!"

"I cried, I only have one day off!"

"I haven't had a day off for a month, and my salary is less than that of a waiter!"

"Hehe... our factory hasn't paid me for two months. Who could be worse off than me?"

"Can I say that I came to Shenzhen to work, but my benefits are not as good as those of mainland waiters? I don't even have social security, I don't make as much money as others, and my benefits are not as good as others..."

"Me too!"

"They even provide food and lodging... I make money in Shanghai and spend it in Shanghai, so I want to take some home when I leave!"

"..." Chen Xiao sighed: "Jiuxiang Hotpot is really a conscientious company... just like Donglai Supermarket!"

“I don’t agree with this!”

Chen Xiao looked at Ji Guoxiong in surprise who was singing a different tune from her.

Ji Guoxiong continued, "In every aspect, Jiuxiang is not as good as Donglai Supermarket. Many of our employee welfare systems are not yet perfect and are far inferior to Donglai Supermarket!"

"For example, our waiters still have to work a whole day, from 10 a.m. to 10, 11, or even 12 p.m.... that's more than 10 hours a day!"

"They stand there all day, welcoming and seeing off guests, which is really hard work!" Ji Guoxiong took a deep breath and said, "So our Jiuxiang Hotpot is not worthy of the title of a conscientious enterprise, because our company's strength and capabilities are still limited, and there are still many areas that need improvement... But we will work hard in this direction!"

Faced with Ji Guoxiong's humble and sincere speech, many netizens not only did not criticize Ji Guoxiong, but began to support him:
"I believe in President Ji!"

"When looking at a person, don't look at what he says, look at what he does. Mr. Ji is already very good!"

"I also think Jiuxiang has done a great job!"

"Of course. After all, waiters receive top treatment in the industry and receive profit dividends. Of course, they should share weal and woe with the company. If the company makes money, they will think of sharing the money with the employees. If the company loses money, the employees' salaries will be reduced, and the employees will definitely accept it!"

"The catering industry is not doing well right now, and many stores have closed down. Mr. Ji has worked very hard!"

"Think about the gorgeous report of Guodi Lao that showed a quarterly profit of 1.5 billion... There's really no need for us to be too strict with Jiuxiang. They've already treated their employees as well as they can!"

"Right, right, right! Jiuxiang doesn't make as much as Guodi Lao, but they can still treat their employees so well. It's not easy!"

"It's much more conscientious than fishing from the bottom of a pot!"

"It's good enough to maintain the current state. Jiuxiang must not be dragged down. Keep working hard and strive to become the next catering giant!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Jiuxiang should still make a profit!"

"A company like Jiuxiang should make money!"

"..."

Lei Mingwei and Chen Jianyun, who were watching the live interview, looked at each other in surprise.

"I guess moral kidnapping is not an option... I'm afraid we will be implicated!" Chen Jianyun whispered, "Jiuxiang Catering will definitely guide public opinion and put the fire on us. They are so shameless that they will definitely do such a thing!"

Lei Mingwei nodded helplessly: "Yes!"

He finally understood why Ji Guoxiong praised their pot bottom lao so much just now.

It turns out that the pit is here!

They have just promoted how lucrative their profits are... Jiuxiang Hotpot is far inferior to Guodi Lao in every aspect. It is just a small company. Why should they ask others to distribute more profits to their employees?
Why don’t they set an example in the industry by scooping out the bottom of the pot?
Once they dare to fan the flames, Jiuxiang might bring the fire upon them.

By comparing the wages and benefits, it seems that Jiuxiang is better and more conscientious to its employees!
Lei Mingwei knew very well that Jiuxiang Catering definitely had the ability to guide public opinion!

After all, they have already experienced it!

He couldn't help but sigh: "Xinghuo Entertainment, the company behind Jiuxiang Catering, is also very strong!"

"It's really strong!"

Not only Chen Jianyun, but other employees from the marketing and public relations departments were nodding their heads.

After observing for a period of time recently, they actually recognize the publicity capabilities of Xinghuo Entertainment!
At this time, the host Chen Xiao also smiled and started the next question: "Some netizens are curious, when will your Jiuxiang Hotpot be open for franchise?"

"We at Jiuxiang probably won't open up franchises!" Ji Guoxiong explained, "We only run direct-operated stores. Some people may buy shares in branches, but they are all under the unified management of Jiuxiang."

"Why not open it up to franchisees?" Chen Xiao asked in confusion, "Wouldn't it be possible to expand the scale in a short period of time? Wouldn't it be more profitable to open it up to franchisees?"

Ji Guoxiong replied without much thought: "In order to ensure the treatment of employees, to ensure the level of service, to ensure the quality of ingredients... once the franchise is opened, it will be difficult for us to manage directly!"

Ji Guoxiong's words almost won unanimous approval from netizens!
"It can be seen that Mr. Ji is not the kind of boss who is eager for quick success!"

"Unlike those quick-fixers who only know how to take advantage of franchisees!"

"I really want to join! Please, Mr. Ji, please open the franchise! I want a franchise spot!"

"How can I buy shares? I want to buy shares in a branch!"

"..."

Chen Xiaozuo asked in confusion, "I think Jiuxiang can take advantage of this wave of popularity. If it opens up franchises and expands its scale, it might be able to go public for financing. It should develop better, right?"

"If our company goes public, we have to guarantee annual profits, stabilize the stock price, and be responsible for investors and shareholders!" Ji Guoxiong said helplessly, "Getting a large amount of funds in a short period of time can indeed help the company develop rapidly, but I don't like to let the company expand too quickly. It will be very difficult to manage and will make me very uneasy. I hope Jiuxiang can take it step by step!"

“So whether we go public or not, we at Jiuxiang are quite indifferent. It doesn’t matter whether we go public or not… In the past, several investors wanted to invest in us and help us raise funds through listing, but we rejected them… And I’m also afraid that they will force Jiuxiang to reduce costs and increase efficiency. It’s not easy for our employees!”

Speaking of this, Ji Guoxiong smiled calmly.

However, the live broadcast barrage exploded again:
“Reduce costs and increase efficiency… I am the one who is being reduced costs and increased efficiency!”

"Boss Ji is too stable. He doesn't even want to open up franchises and make a lot of money!"

"Really, Mr. Ji, please open up the franchise! I can pay a franchise fee of 100,000... 300,000 is fine, and I can also guarantee the welfare benefits for the employees. Please, I just want to work with you!"

"I like Mr. Ji's attitude of not going along with the capitalists!"

"It sounds better than singing. Maybe one day it will be open for franchising, maybe one day it will be listed on the stock market!"

"It's great to open up for franchising! My money is all in my pocket! I want to follow Mr. Ji!"

"Some companies have ridiculously high profits, but they still lay off employees every day. CEO Ji is the one with the real conscience!"

"I just know that President Ji is different from those flirtatious bitches. Those flirtatious bitches only know how to expand their business, raise funds and go public to reap profits... President Ji wants to run a business in a down-to-earth manner. This is what a true entrepreneur is!"

“So all good companies are not listed?”

"Boss Ji, please go public quickly! Cancer stocks need you to save them. As long as you go public, I will definitely buy you!"

"..."

Although there are still netizens who sing a different tune and do not quite believe Ji Guoxiong.

But it was soon drowned out by the praises and compliments for Ji Guoxiong!
(End of this chapter)