My Lord, you need to stand up!

Chapter 655 Is it the wine that matters?
"No! Absolutely not!"

Unexpectedly, when Wei Dong was asked to call Yu Songhai, Brother Gaoyuan immediately refused.

"The situation is extremely complicated right now, involving five parties..."

You could tell he was under a lot of pressure, and it was a rare treat for him to vent and ramble on.

Wei Dong listened quietly.

He only occasionally uttered a few words: "It's the six parties, and the people."

Yu Songhai paused, and seemed to relax a bit, a slight smile appearing on his face.

Wei Dong finally said, "Poverty makes everything miserable for couples. This applies to small families as well as large families. I think someone once said that all problems ultimately boil down to economic problems. Compared to getting bogged down in various struggles, vigorously developing the economy is probably a magic bullet to break the deadlock. I suggest you take a look and have Dawa take the foreign guests to the plateau to see for yourself. You don't need to make any statements; let him do it. But you can guide him to try to get more people involved and profit from it. Let's start with one place and see the reaction."

Because Wei Dong had initially rejected the idea outright.

Even the summit of Kuimen Mountain, which he can control, is being challenged by the scenic area. Imagine putting a state-of-the-art resort hotel near Kuimen; everyone around would probably be mentally exhausted.

I never knew there were such nice houses and such a good life in this world. Why don't I have them?
Wei Dong even suspected that this might be a sinister plot by imperialists.

People from Shanghai wouldn't do that. They've seen the world and know that if they want to live a typical life like those in Europe and America, they have to go abroad as fast as they can. They'll likely be able to get a piece of that picture, and if they have relatives or friends overseas, it can be quite easy.

It's impossible around Kuimen; it would only cause conflict. We need to proceed step by step, gradually transitioning the guest rooms, homestays, small hotels, and vacation homes in Taoist temples to hotels and resorts, and eventually accepting them as commonplace in twenty or thirty years.

This is truly like cooking a delicate fish.

Therefore, Wei Dong felt that the situation on the plateau was even more complicated and therefore even less feasible.

But the beautifully illustrated book that Dawa presented made Wei Dong realize once again that knowledge and talent can change many things.

It's a promotional brochure from the Wanmad Hotel Group, which focuses on mid-to-high-end tourist resort hotels.

Since World War II, Citizens have been enjoying a period of prosperity worldwide, and their current situation is comparable to the life Wei Dong envisions for thirty or forty years from now.

It even surpassed the experience of a former security guard in a prefecture-level city who had lost his hand.

Dawa had long ago proposed building hotels in some scenic spots, so that he could make money off tourists from other places without making a sound. The huge dual-track economic system could make him a fortune.

Wei Dong had been to the plateau and felt that the most beautiful scenery there was nothing more than two things: snow-capped mountains and lakes.

Other deserts and grasslands exude a desolate atmosphere, and looking at them for too long will definitely lead to aesthetic fatigue.

In addition, the various grand temple areas are quite interesting to see.

However, temples cannot become tourist attractions, and building beautiful hotels in the ascetic mountain areas where sheds are everywhere would likely cause even more problems.

Snow-capped mountains and lakes are often referred to as sacred mountains and holy lakes.

So don't provoke them.

It turns out they had already solved a similar problem.

Of course, the starting point might be to avoid damaging the cultural environment of the scenic area and to prevent the hotel buildings from appearing out of place.

You could even say they've been ahead of the curve in protecting the natural environment, and they absolutely do not allow hotels to carry out large-scale construction or do whatever they want in scenic locations.

The domestic market hasn't even started yet. While others are desperately trying to move wafer fabs overseas, we're trying our best to bring them back to our borders.

Therefore, the Wanmad Hotel Group must be a hotel in a Grand Canyon scenic area, the kind that is perfectly hidden in the valley, with the buildings made to match the color and texture of the surrounding red clay rocks. Only the occasional open terrace and the jewel-like swimming pool will reveal a hint of luxury.

The rest are all natural scenery.

The existence of an exquisite swimming pool in a secluded place is a luxury in itself.

In a place like this, having access to hot water, a piece of grilled meat, some coffee, and a comfortable, clean sleep would be the ultimate enjoyment.

Therefore, these hotels that tout themselves as luxury boutiques are actually not ostentatious at all; they all have an understated, country style...

To be precise, it was the foreign-related hotel that Wei Dong liked to stay at in Beijing.

The North American country style, which was not appreciated by the domestic audience in the 1980s, is characterized by its understated laziness and luxurious attitude.

At this point in China, people still like things that are sparkly and shiny.

Anyway, Wei Dong thought it was a good idea at first glance.

He still possesses an appreciation level that is thirty or forty years ahead of his time, which is why he can offer some stunning and forward-thinking perspectives on commercials and product designs.

This understated luxury perfectly matches his aesthetic.

Moreover, Dawa knew very well that there was a sacred lake called Yumtso near the border county. "Tso" means lake, and it was known as one of the three sacred lakes.

However, it doesn't have the vast, boundless expanse of a lake; instead, it's all winding, fragmented fjords, like deer antlers.

The area spans tens of kilometers, and the lake itself is hundreds of kilometers wide, yet its widest point is only a few kilometers. They have their own viewing platform there, which is also a place for chanting scriptures and performing rituals to commemorate the occasion. If they were to create such an inconspicuous place, it would be far more meaningful than simply attracting foreign tourists; it would also be a great place to serve various groups of people.

Wei Dong couldn't help but take a second look at this disheveled guy who looked exactly like a construction worker at the electronics industrial park construction site.

Dawa chuckled, then instantly reverted to his simple and honest demeanor.

So for dinner, Wei Dong took him to the best restaurant in a hotel catering to foreign guests on the Bund to entertain the hotel tycoon and his entourage.

After the meal, a celebration reception was held in the gallery of Building 5 to mark the Wanmad Hotel Group's investment in mainland China.

Jenny gave Dong Xueqing an 88% discount on the venue fee, which made her so angry that she wanted to curse. "This building still belongs to our family. We only rented it to you for a symbolic amount of money, but you charged us tens of thousands!"
Qin Yuye and Rang Weidong both stopped her, saying that this was the way of business, and that this place was built to make money.

Mr. Avald was once again captivated by the exotic charm of Shanghai and strongly requested to open a high-end hotel in Shanghai that embodies this unique character.

Damn, what's the point of that only foreign-related hotel on the Bund? It's such a waste of such a great architectural environment. I want to rent or even buy a building like yours and renovate it into the most luxurious hotel!
Wei Dong had previously helped Apple apply to rent a building as its most prominent headquarters in East Asia, but the city government politely declined, indicating that they had taken too big a step.

If American companies are allowed to plant their flags on the Bund again, some people will curse them.

So he didn't take the bait at all, but just smiled and showed Dawa the so-called high society lifestyle.

It also demonstrates the prestige and confidence that he, as Yu Songhai's younger brother, actually possesses.

Don't think that just because I casually make a wooden board and hang an iron hoop to play basketball in a remote county, you can really treat me like a nobody.

The young man from the plateau who had been working as a laborer on several construction sites in Shanghai, following Lao Geng, must have been shocked.

Stone pillars, pavilions, statues, domes, murals, lengthy and elaborate Western meals, courteous waiters, glossy parquet floors, and elegant social settings filled with fragrance and beauty.

Elegant and dignified, magnificent and majestic.

Dawa, who had previously been impressed by Wei Dong's factories and buildings but only by his ability to make money, finally murmured as he touched the stone windowsill: "Yesterday... I was looking at this place from the construction site across the street, wondering what kind of place this was."

Rang Weidong patted him on the arm: "We are partners, relatives, and allies. My elder brother needs my support. With your support, and with everyone's support, more people can stand here."

Dawa looked back at him.

His eyes held confusion and surprise.

Let Wei Dong explain further: "Yes, some people stand here and feel superior, wishing that everyone could only stand outside and look up at them with envy. They wish they were the very few who were supported by the vast majority of people. But think about it, if we could get more people to stand here, wouldn't they feel that we should be pushed to a higher level?"

His simple and honest eyes couldn't hide his inner brilliance.

Wei Dong turned around and leaned against the windowsill, gesturing with his chin to indicate a gentlemanly and ladylike social occasion: "I never come here to play. The only time I've been here was because of work. I'd rather play ball, have barbecue, or hang out with most people. Only when you benefit the majority will you have the support of the majority. I hope that's the same purpose you're aiming for when you start a hotel."

He didn't expect to convince the other party, but at least he wanted them to know his strategy and why Lao Yu went to the plateau.

Do you really think he's after his wives and dowries?

Dawa listened, and at least he understood the two models for Weidong to cooperate with Wanmade Group on the hotel.

If a hotel really is to be built on the plateau, then Weidong's hotel management company should be involved, and then Dawa should contract out the plateau project.

Wei Dong cut to the chase: "All foreign exchange earnings and voucher transactions must be handled by people in the banking and financial system. Neither of us should get involved. This is the only reason this hotel can exist. Otherwise, either party will refuse to let it open. All hotel management personnel must be my own people, trained and sent to you from Pingjing and Jiangzhou. Absolutely no foreigners can be used, not a single one. Only if these two conditions are met can I get through. You make the money, I'll take care of the people. I can even cover their salaries."

Dawa, still showing his inheritance in the face of this test, said: "You teaching me how to run a hotel is helping me. If I don't pay these people, I can't manage them."

This convinced Wei Dong that as long as this case study was brought to the plateau along with the hotel tycoon, the project had a high chance of success.

So it will definitely require an investment of hundreds of millions, and foreign suckers will have to foot the bill.

After all, the Wanmad Group came here with the goal of spending RMB on the Cherokee. Most of the profits from the hotel will stay in China, and the profits for at least the next ten years will be continuously invested in the mainland. Only such investment projects have more value.

We went to the Hong Kong-style typhoon shelter restaurant on the rooftop for a late-night snack. Mr. Awald was already learning to use chopsticks and praised the Asian flavors.

Qin Zhiming was delighted and asked the chef downstairs to send over a few more dishes for him to taste.

Dong Xueqing frowned again. It was so expensive. Since she could eat it all anyway, why spend over a thousand yuan on this foreigner?

Wei Dong and Erwa's mom suggested that we rush to eat as much as possible, so we wouldn't lose out.

Fengchu smiled and nodded happily.

Observing the interaction between the two, Qin Yuye must have been thinking to himself that he still wanted to have a child.

Then let's have another bottle of '82 red wine!

I've heard this joke before, but is it really that valuable? Isn't it said that any red wine will do, even if it's an 82 Lafite?
As long as it's not latrines, he's not too afraid of getting drunk.

Anyway, once I get the foreigner on the plane to the plateau tomorrow, this job is done and I can go home.

The Shanghai municipal government approved it the very next day!
(End of this chapter)