A life of success begins with being a landlord.

The arcade is also located on Sanlichuan Street, less than 100 meters from Jin Sangzi.

When I arrived with two of Jin Sangzi's security guards, the matter was already over.

Because Lei Zi and the arcade manager had already beaten the troublemakers black and blue, making them squat on the ground with their heads in their hands.

Lei Zi happened to be passing by when he caught up with them.

In the arcade, specifically the lobby on the first floor, an Apple computer was smashed, but there was almost no other damage.

This kind of small machine has a wholesale price of a little over a hundred yuan, which is not worth mentioning.

"Stop hitting him."

I stopped Lei Zi and asked with a frown, "What's going on?"

"He deserved a beating," Lei Zi chuckled. "This bastard can't take a beating. He lost his temper after betting a few hundred yuan and smashed the machines here."

I shook my head, helped the customer up, helped him sit down, and asked, "Where are you from?"

"A local, working here."

The customer wiped his nosebleed, his face contorted with grief: "I came out to buy groceries, and I couldn't resist. I lost over 500 yuan... I've lost it all, and my wife and kids have nothing to eat. I just want 10 yuan to buy a boxed lunch for my kids."

I didn't see his wife and children, but I know he probably wasn't lying.

A gambler is capable of doing something like this.

This guy was not yet thirty years old, thin and hairy, wearing dirty clothes, and looked like a typical gambling addict.

The arcade manager, Xu Erbao, stepped forward, ready to kick him: "Damn it, you have to accept the consequences of your bet. If you can't handle it, don't play. This isn't a charity!"

"Stop! Stop hitting him!"

I stopped Xu Erbao: "Take twenty yuan from the counter, and two bottles of drinks and two packs of cigarettes."

Xu Erbao was taken aback, then turned around and took twenty yuan and cigarettes and drinks.

I gave the cigarettes and drinks to the customer, led him out the door, and went to the food stall next door. I handed the money to the owner and said, "Give him three servings of beef fried noodles to go."

thump!

The customer looked at me, then suddenly knelt down: "Brother, thank you. If it weren't for you today, I... I wouldn't be able to survive..."

"Get up."

I patted the customer on the shoulder: "You have a wife and kids, so stop gambling and live a good life. Have you ever seen anyone make a fortune at an arcade?"

The customer stood up, wiping away his tears: "Brother, I understand, but I... can't quit."

I shook my head and turned to walk towards the arcade.

I know he can't quit, even though he knows he'll lose.

My second uncle once told me that once you get involved in gambling, your life is over because it's very difficult to quit!

There are people like that in my hometown too; the more they gamble, the poorer they become, and the poorer they become, the more they gamble.

These people are often intelligent; they believe their intelligence will allow them to dominate the casino, and ideally, without exception, they will end up losing everything.

Xu Erbao handed me a cigarette, frowning as he asked, "Brother Zu, who was that guy just now? Why did you give him money, cigarettes, and drinks?"

"Brother, remember this." I patted Xu Erbao on the shoulder:

"If a customer loses all their money and asks you for something to eat or money for their trip home, give them some. We need to make money, but we can't drive people to despair."

Xu Erbao frowned, seemingly not quite understanding.

I smiled and said, "He asked for ten yuan at first. You just gave it to him, and that was it. He lost more than five hundred yuan here, so we'll just consider it as losing ten yuan."

"But……"

"But if you don't give it to them, and push them too far, they'll smash the machine."

I shook my head: "Judging from his appearance, even if you beat him to death, he won't have the money to compensate you. Do you think he might get upset after his wife scolds him when he gets home, and then come back and set the arcade on fire?"

Xu Erbao grinned: "He wouldn't dare, would he?"

Just in case. Leaving a way out for others is also leaving a way out for yourself.

I smiled and said, "If something like this happens again, handle it this way. I'll talk to Xiong Ge about it."

Xu Erbao shrugged, indicating his agreement.

I left with Lei Zi.

Walking down the street, I asked Lei Zi, "Lei Zi, was the way I handled things today right?"

"That's absolutely right, Brother Zu."

Lei Zi nodded and said in a low voice, "Brother Xiong is too powerful in Sanlichuan. His subordinates are also powerful. That's why Jin Sangzi and Yin Meiduo's businesses, as well as the arcade business, aren't doing very well, and that's also related to this."

I chuckled: "That's right, you think the same way I do. Daozai Xiong is domineering and doesn't give customers any face. It's no wonder that entertainment venues like that don't do well."

Although I've only been working for two days, I can already see the problems.

Jin Sangzi, Yin Meiduo, and the arcade staff are all very cool.

Customers come here not as gods, but as lambs in their eyes.

People do business by being friendly and making money.

Dao Zai Xiong's business style is characterized by taking everything and making money through ruthless means.

Lei Zi laughed and said, "But I wouldn't dare say that to Xiong Ge. Zu Ge, you can suggest it to Xiong Ge."

I nodded: "Let's talk about it another time."

Back at Jin Sangzi, I continued my rounds.

Around 5 p.m., a few guests arrived, and they turned out to be old acquaintances.

The pyramid scheme boss Huang Aijun, the beautiful manager Fang, and a few strangers.

When I was working as Gao Jianfeng's downline, Manager Fang was the one who guided me through the signing process.

Those strangers were also dressed in suits and had ruddy complexions.

"Mr. Huang, coming over for a visit?" I smiled and greeted him, "Have you booked a table yet?"

"Oh, we're just here to sing some songs..."

Huang Aijun shook hands with me: "President Wang, you're doing very well now. I haven't seen you in a long time."

"Busy with nothing." I chuckled and called to the receptionist, "Arrange a karaoke room for Mr. Huang, 20% off!"

A waiter stepped forward to lead the way.

The beautiful Manager Fang looked at me with a serious expression: "President Wang, let's go together. I want to talk to you."

Want to chat about chicken neck?

However, I couldn't refuse the customer's request, so I nodded in agreement.

Once inside the private room, everyone took their seats.

Manager Fang looked at me and said seriously, "President Wang, you are still our direct sales partner in the Shuang Er Kang health business. But you seem to have never cherished this position."

Cherish your identity?

Damn it, you expect me to cherish the identity of a conman?

I laughed and stared at Manager Fang: "Manager Fang, you're not going to fire me, are you? If I am, can you return the 3,900 yuan?"

"Expulsion...that's unlikely, but you're wasting your life like this. You're giving up a great opportunity, do you realize that?"

Manager Fang sighed and looked around the private room: "How much money can you earn working here? Can you do this for the rest of your life?"

I shook my head: "No, I only earn 1,200 a month here, plus a little bit of commission."

If I were to mention the monthly commission of tens of thousands of yuan, I'm afraid it would scare these pyramid scheme bosses and kill the conversation.

That's why I spoke in a very timid way, giving Manager Fang room to maneuver.

Sure enough, Manager Fang got excited and said arrogantly:

"Exactly! Working for someone else isn't a lifelong career. A man should have his own business. As the saying goes, 'A worker's job won't get you anywhere, and even if it does, you'll just end up stuck in the dirt.' You should focus on multi-level marketing; that's the real future!"

I suppressed a laugh and sighed, "Manager Fang, I also want to earn 170,000 a month like General Manager Huang. But... I can't lie, I can't fool anyone."

Knock knock knock!

"What do you mean by deceiving people? You mean by inviting them."

Manager Fang slammed his fist on the table, looking displeased: "You need to take some time to attend a class and learn some invitation techniques."