Chapter 485: Deng Yunheng, Promoted to Top Position!

Chapter 485: Deng Yunheng, Promoted to Top Position!

In his previous life, Wallace adopted a partnership model and managed to open twenty thousand stores without spending a single cent. This business model was truly impressive.

In his later years, Deng Shirong enjoyed reading web novels, especially urban novels set in the real world. He had read almost every high-quality urban novel, and among these, there were countless protagonists who excelled in business.

After reading so many, he had a good grasp of the operational models of well-known domestic enterprises. He could explain these models in detail, even if he didn't know every detail.

Now, Deng Shirong was explaining Wallace's operational model to his nephews and nieces, and they all nodded in agreement.

After finishing his explanation, Deng Shirong summarized, "If you choose to enter the foreign fast-food industry, you can sustain it for a long time. After all, food is a basic human need, and the market for foreign fast food will always be there.

As for internet cafes, they are the next trend. It's certain that they will flourish over the next few decades and spread worldwide.

However, whether this industry can sustain itself in the long run is still unknown.

In short, you all can discuss among yourselves and choose which industry you want to enter."

Upon hearing this, Deng Yunfu said without hesitation, "Uncle Man, I'm interested in foreign fast food and plan to enter the food industry."

Deng Shirong smiled and said, "If you follow the business model I just explained, your thirty million in capital will be more than enough."

In his previous life, Wallace was founded after the year 2000, and at that time, the Wallace brothers only had 80,000 yuan as startup capital.

Now, it's 1996, and Deng Yunfu is directly investing twenty to thirty million, which is several hundred times more than the previous capital. With Deng Shirong's guidance, he can avoid many pitfalls, making the development of the foreign fast-food business smoother than in his previous life.

It might even surpass Wallace's achievements in his previous life.

Deng Yunfu nodded and then looked at his younger siblings, asking, "Who among you wants to join me in the foreign fast-food business?"

Deng Yunlian said, "Big Brother, take me along."

Deng Yunlu added, "Take me along as well!"

Deng Yunfu then looked at Deng Yunhua and Deng Yunshou, asking, "What about you two? Do you plan to Start an Internet Cafe?"

Deng Yunhua replied, "Yes, Big Brother, I'm quite interested in this emerging Internet Cafe Business."

Deng Yunshou said, "I Don't Know Much about Business, and I Can't Help Much with the Foreign Fast Food, but I Think the Internet Cafe is More Suitable for Me."

Deng Shirong then said, "Since You've Made Your Decisions, Yunfu, Yun Lian, and Yun Lian, You Three Will Operate the Foreign Fast Food Business."

Deng Shirong continued, "I've Already Explained How to Run the Foreign Fast Food Business. Yun Lu and Yun Lian's Investment Capital I Can Lend You. I Hope the Three of You Can Work Together to Make the Business Thrive."

Deng Yun fu Patted His Chest and Said, "Uncle Man, Rest Assured. You've Already Explained the Detailed Business Model to Us, If We Still Can't Make the Foreign Fast Food Business Successful, We'll Be Letting You Down."

Deng Shirong Smiled and Said, "It's Good to See You Have Confidence. Yun Hua, You Also Have More Than Ten Million in Capital, Which Should Be Enough to Open Several Large Internet Cafes. As for Yun Shou's Startup Capital, I Can Also Lend You.

The Internet Cafe is an Emerging Industry, and I Plan to Inv Yun Zhu and Xiao Hua to Participate as Well. I'll Explain in Detail How to Run the Internet Cafe and What to Pay Attention to When the Time Comes."

Hearing This, Deng Yunhua and Deng Yunshou Were Both Spirit Lifted. Uncle Man Letting the Younger Cousins and Younger Nieces Join the Internet Cafe Business Proved That He Was Very Bullish of the Industry's Future. It Seemed Their Choices Were Right.

Deng Shirong's Siblings Were Deeply Moved by His Actions. Especially Compared to Those Brothers Who Fought Over a Bit of Land, He Was Truly Much Better.

Old Lady Hu Was Equally Pleased with Her Brother-in-law, as He Had Given Them So Much Help Since They Returned to the Mainland.

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The Filming of "The Opium War" Was Proceeding Smoothly. The Naye Film City Had Invested a Lot of Money to Hire Talents in Scene Building and Prop Making, and Their Work on "The Opium War" Was Highly Satisfactory to the Director.

After the Official Start of "The Opium War," Thousands of People Came to Watch the Filming Every Day. Even Though the Guangzhou Street Attraction Was Blocked, People Were Still Content to Watch from a Distance.

Moreover, "The Opium War" Had a Great Need for Extras, and They Often Recruited Extras on the Spot.

Despite the Low Pay, the Villagers Were Thrilled to Participate in Filming, and Even Without Pay, Many Were Eager to Experience Filming.

Because the Crew Often Recruited Extras, Villagers Who Heard the News Would Come to See if They Could Be Selected. Just Participating in One Scene, Even a Simple One, Would Make Them Proud for a Long Time.

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By June, Good News Came from the Second Son, He Was Promoted Again.

This Time, Deng Yunheng Was Also Thanks to the Old Leader. Originally, the Old Leader Was in a Top Position, but to Promote Deng Yunheng, He No Longer Held the Position, Letting Deng Yunheng Take Over.

Although This Was a Position Promotion rather than a level promotion, it was Still Very Critical.

Because This Was the Top Position in the Provincial Capital, Different from Other City's Top Positions, Holding This Position Only Required Enduring the Tenure to Enter the Standing Committee.

To Say, Deng Yunheng Had One Foot Already in the Provincial Threshold, Something Many Could Not Achieve in Their Lifetime.

The News Reached Gu's Parents, and They Were Overjoyed.

Gu's Father Praised, "Truly Deserves for My Wise Son-in-Law, Truly Impressive!"

gu's Mother Also Smiled, "Indeed Impressive, If Not for His Retirement, in a Few Years, Our Son-in-law Would Be on Par with You!"

gu's Father Laughed, "On Par is Nothing, I Hope Our Son-in-law Quickly Surpasses Me, Anyway, No Matter How Strong, in My Face, He Must Call Me Father."

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gu's Mother Couldn't help but Roll Her Eyes, Then Said Self-Satisfied, "Fortunately, We Didn't Have Prejudice, Always Valued Our Son-in-L, Otherwise, Losing This Good Son-in-law, We Would Regret Now."

gu's Father Deeply Agreed, "Indeed, Any Prejudice, This Good Son-in-law Would Be Others."

Deng Yunheng's recent promotion once again caused a stir among his friends. However, by now, his friends had grown accustomed to his exceptional talent and were not particularly surprised by his latest advancement. They merely marveled at the growing gap between them.

It's worth noting that before Deng Yunheng's promotion, Song Yu had already been promoted to the deputy department level. She had been transferred to Fuzhou and was now a deputy director of the Education Department, a position of significant power and influence.

When Song's father received the news, he was overjoyed.

His eldest daughter had truly surpassed her peers.

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Nanning.

On the fourth floor of Wuyue Square, renovations were underway according to Deng Shirong's requirements.

Deng Shirong had long planned to convert this 3,000 square meter space into a large internet cafe. It would be one of the largest in the world, unmatched in scale by any other.

This year marked the birth of internet cafes in China. Last month, the first internet cafe opened in Shanghai, named Webgate. It primarily served high-level white-collar workers and some expatriates in Shanghai.

Webgate charged 40 yuan per hour, a price far beyond the reach of ordinary people. Therefore, it was not designed for the general public but rather for a select few who had the means and the need for internet access, such as for looking up information, sending emails, and browsing the web.

According to historical records from his previous life, the first true "Chinese internet cafe" in mainland China was set to open in Beijing in November. This cafe, named Cyberia, was located near Zhongguancun in the HD district, close to prestigious universities like Tsinghua and Peking.

Cyberia not only provided internet access but also served coffee, tea, and juices. Its target customers were mainly students and young people, and its charges were much more affordable at just 10 yuan per hour.

In this life, due to Deng Shirong's intervention, the first true "Chinese internet cafe" in mainland China might not be Cyberia. Currently, renovations were underway not only at Wuyue Square but also in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Beijing. These locations were being prepared by Deng Yunhua, Deng Yunshou, Deng Yunzhu, and Deng Yunhua.

Moreover, Deng Yunhua, following his father's advice, had recruited a large number of computer assembly experts. Purchasing computers for internet cafes was a significant investment, with each unit costing several thousand yuan. By procuring components and assembling the computers themselves, they could save a considerable amount of money.

The four siblings were not entering the internet cafe business lightly. Each cafe would start with dozens or even hundreds of computers, requiring a substantial number of machines. By purchasing components in bulk, they could further reduce costs and maximize efficiency.

This strategy was proposed by Deng Shirong. In the early days of internet cafes in China, most were small-scale operations with only a dozen or so computers. Later, as the business became more profitable, the scale of these cafes expanded, from a dozen to several dozen and eventually to hundreds of computers. Within a few years, large internet cafes with two to three hundred computers emerged.

The profitability of these large internet cafes far exceeded that of the smaller ones.

Deng Shirong understood the future trends of the internet cafe industry. Therefore, when guiding his children and nephews and nieces, he advised them to think big from the start. He instructed them to leave enough space in their leased premises to allow for expansion into large internet cafes, avoiding the hassle of relocating in the future.

Deng Shirong also placed great emphasis on fire safety. He did not want the tragedy of the Lan Jisu internet cafe to befall his children's businesses. He repeatedly stressed the importance of stringent safety measures, leaving no room for negligence.

Despite the fact that internet cafes had harmed many young people, leading them to neglect their studies in favor of online games, Deng Shirong, who had multiple avenues for earning money, still saw the value in his children and nephews and nieces entering this industry.

He reasoned that the rise of internet cafes was a natural progression of the times, and no one could prevent it. If his children and nephews and nieces did not enter the industry, others would. In a few years, internet cafes would be ubiquitous in every city, especially the unregulated "black" internet cafes, which had harmed countless young people.

Since the emergence of internet cafes was inevitable, it was better for his children and nephews and nieces to enter the industry. Under his strict supervision, their internet cafes would be fully licensed and equipped with all necessary safety measures, minimizing the risk of accidents. This way, they could contribute positively to society.

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The Fan Family.

Fan Yuemei, with her large belly, was enjoying pickled snacks her mother had prepared.

Seeing her daughter eat continuously, Fan's mother reminded her, "Yuemei, be careful. Don't eat too much pickled food at once."

Swallowing the pickled snack, Fan Yuemei smiled, "Mom, I know. I usually pay attention, but I haven't had pickled snacks in a while, and I'm feeling a bit hungry."

Fan's mother looked at her daughter's round belly and said, "I wonder if it's a boy or a girl in there."

Fan Yuemei touched her belly and said, "I hope it's a girl."

Fan's mother spat and said, "What are you talking about? If you can have a boy, it's better to have a boy."

Fan Yuemei shook her head and laughed, "Mom, you don't understand. As the saying goes, rarity makes things valuable. Among Hua Ge's seven siblings, only the eldest brother has a granddaughter, while the rest have all boys. With so many boys, they are no longer rare.

So, now, my father-in-law cherishes his granddaughter, Xiaodong, the most.

And Xiaodong is very talented. She is not only beautiful but has also been the top student in her class from elementary school to junior high. It's natural for a granddaughter like her to be loved by her grandfather."

Fan's mother nodded, "I understand your point. Having a daughter is indeed nice, but you must have a son too."

Fan Yuemei skewered another piece of pickled snack and smiled, "Of course. We're not planning to have just one child. I hope to have a boy and a girl, just like my eldest brother and his wife."

Fan's mother agreed, "Having a boy and a girl is indeed better.

Fan Yuemei swallowed another pickled snack and asked, "Mom, how is your pickled snack business doing?"

Fan's mother smiled and said, "It's doing pretty well. I can earn a few thousand yuan a month without any problems."

Fan Yuemei nodded and said, "Since you're already a hands-off manager, earning this much every month is quite good. How about Ah Sheng and Ah Qiang's pool hall business?"

Fan's mother replied, "Their business is even better. They don't have to do anything, just sit there and collect money, and they earn more than my pickled snack store."

Fan Yuemei said, "That's how the world is. Farmers work hard in the fields, but their income is very low. But in our street of small eateries, we just need to collect rent on time, and we can earn more money in a relaxed manner than what others earn in a lifetime."

Fan's mother sighed, "People can't really be compared to each other."

"Sis!"

Just as the mother and daughter were chatting, Fan Yueming came back and greeted his sister.

Fan Yuemei looked at her well-dressed brother, who had even styled his hair with gel, and asked, "Ah Sheng, do you have a crush on a girl?"

Fan Yueming was taken aback but didn't deny it. Instead, he asked, "How did you know? Who told you?"

Fan Yuemei laughed and said, "I've watched you grow up. I know you well. You used to be so careless and never paid attention to your appearance. Now you dress so neatly, and your hair is well-groomed with gel. It's obvious you have a crush."

Fan Yueming admired, "Sis, you really deserve to be a top graduate from a key university. Your mind is sharp."

Fan's mother, hearing this, asked in surprise, "Ah Sheng, you really have a crush on a girl?"

Fan Yueming nodded and said, "I do have my eye on a girl."

Fan's mother became interested and asked eagerly, "Where is she from? What does she do for a living?"

Fan Yueming smiled and said, "Mom, don't rush. I just think she's a good girl, but I haven't had the chance to get to know her yet. I'll let you know once I learn more about her."

Fan's mother said, "You're at the age to think about marriage. If you like her, take the time to get to know her. If you feel shy, you can ask a matchmaker to help, which can speed things up."

Fan Yueming shook his head and said, "I don't need a matchmaker right now. I can handle it myself."

Fan Yuemei added, "Mom, free love is better than arranged marriages. Let him take his time. If it doesn't work out, you can always ask a matchmaker later."

Fan's mother nodded and said, "Alright, I'll listen to your sister. You decide, and if you need a matchmaker, let me know."

"Sure!"

Fan Yueming responded.

Fan Yuemei then changed the subject, "Ah Sheng, do you know what a computer is?"

Fan Yueming said, "I do. When I go to the credit union to deposit money, there's a device that looks like a TV, and they call it a computer. Why are you asking about this, Sis?"

Fan Yuemei explained, "This computer can connect to the internet. I can't explain the details, but your brother-in-law is working on this. He's setting up a place where customers can use computers to go online, and they pay by the hour. This place is called an internet cafe!"

Fan Yueming understood his sister's meaning and said, "Sis, you want us to open an internet cafe too?"

Fan Yuemei replied, "Yes, that's the idea, but not right now. I'm just letting you know in advance so you can be prepared. Once your brother-in-law opens his internet cafe, you and Ah Qiang can come and check it out. You'll see if it can make money."

Fan Yueming knew his sister's capabilities and the formidable influence of his brother-in-law. Since his brother-in-law was involved in internet cafes, it must be a profitable business. He nodded and said, "Sis, I understand. I'll go and learn once your brother-in-law opens the internet cafe. Do you know where he's opening it?"

"It's on the fourth floor of Wuyue Square. The internet cafe is currently being renovated and is expected to start operations before the summer vacation."

Fan Yuemei added, "When I go back, I'll talk to your brother-in-law and ask him to guide you."

"Thank you, Sis."

...

In the afternoon.

In a residential compound in Fuzhou.

In the kitchen, Deng Dimei was washing and cutting vegetables, preparing for the meal.

Deng Dimei had been working as a nanny for Second Uncle for five years. She had transformed from an 18-year-old girl into a 23-year-old mature woman.

During her five years with the family, Deng Dimei had seen more of the world than most people in the Naye Deng clan. Despite being a nanny, Second Uncle and Second Aunt treated her like a niece, teaching her many things. She had changed completely compared to five years ago.

Today, Second Uncle's university classmates were coming over for dinner, and Deng Dimei's main job was to assist Second Aunt in the kitchen, so she could focus on cooking without doing other chores.

Speaking of cooking, Deng Dimei admired Second Aunt's skills. Over the past five years, Second Aunt's cooking had improved significantly.

Five years ago, Deng Dimei thought Second Aunt's cooking was about the same as hers, but now Second Aunt's skills were far superior.

Deng Dimei quickly finished all the preparations.

At this moment, Gu Caiwei entered the kitchen on time to start cooking.

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An hour and a half later.

Dinner began.

Song Yu praised while eating, "Weiwei, your cooking skills are getting better and better. No wonder Secretary Deng always wants to come home for dinner."

Gu Caiwei had indeed put a lot of effort into her cooking over the past few years. Hearing the praise, she smiled and said, "Thank you, Song Jie. I just have a lot of free time to think about how to make the dishes taste better. If you like it, come over often."

Song Yu nodded and smiled, "Sure, I won't hesitate to come over."

Deng Yunheng joined in, "Song Jie, how is your new job going since you transferred here?"

Song Yu answered, "It's going well. Everyone supports my work."

Deng Yunheng smiled and said, "Since your job is going well, you should start thinking about having a baby. Our Ah Mao is already 6 years old in nominal age!"

Song Yu sighed, "My parents nagging about having a baby is one thing, but why are you joining in?"

Deng Yunheng said matter-of-factly, "I'm your matchmaker. Isn't it natural for a matchmaker to urge you to have a baby?"

Song Yu: "..."

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