Chapter 2
Let`s back to this part.tks
Me:"
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When purchasing a brand of a famous French cafe bar, I recommend keeping the original business license. In China, there may be changes in policies and it’s better to have the option to apply for a shop license under the previous policy rather than risk not being able to do so under new regulations.I didn`t make them believe this point.My problem.
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They need to use the overseas company to establish the head office in Shanghai as per the lawyer’s requirement, and then use the head office license to apply for a new branch license, which only I can do.
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During the process, one of the shareholders suddenly asked me if I had heard about the demolition of Yongkang Road. I replied that I hadn’t. Soon after, the government started cleaning up Yongkang Road and the disturbance began. This shareholder had already paid a 1 million yuan transfer fee to the original shop owner without knowing about the demolition. Normally, lawyers would remind them to pay in installments. They assumed that I was unaware of the government’s plans. It wasn’t until few years later that I found out about their negotiation for $1 million. So I was the bad guy.I even didn`t know they were buying any brand at that time.
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After reaching a funding of 1 million yuan, the parents of the main shareholders visited. Unfortunately, I found that the father was not very welcoming towards me. Additionally, they brought in an experienced old French gentleman to oversee company operations. He previously served as the president of Codiva Chocolate’s European division. During our first working lunch together, he inquired about any potential instances of bribery between my government contact and me.It is ok for him to ask,I feel I`m his little son.
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I do not have the patience and time to accompany him, and I am not willing to explain some local rules, so I am not honest enough for him. You should follow the rules where you are instead of your hometown rules.
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The female secretary of the major shareholder left to do fitness coach, just as I often fitness, let me recommend part-time work, just close to your Xuhui store, I directly introduced to you, on a day’s work left, but they came to you here to punish me. I’m not the one who told his secretary to leave her job as a fitness instructor and become a PTwaitress, and it’s not logical to ask you about this, just because you’re both French, which I really don’t understand.if French gentleman doesnot want to lose her.then hire her back.I just know her on her last working day for handover.when people ask for help.It`s normal for you to help.
Me:"After successfully securing the most affordable lease for my French cafe friends on F158, I decided to resign from my part-time consulting job with them. I humbly pleaded with the landlord for an opportunity and promised to bring a great concept to the table. For sure.French café friends were not happy because they wanted to build up an international business neighborhood under their control.I did promise that I would only invite other westen friend in.They did follow me to check my future partner during a pop up dinner.”
Monsieur An:”They are quite serious.That`s good.It means that they want to do a business for long-term base.”
Me:’’Well.My UK pizza partner was not happy for the inspection from young French kids like them.He said:”froggies which I was told as a story between British and French.Funny guys.”
Me:”Finally.With the help of the landlord and Mr.M, I was able to secure a shop lease at 158. At that time, I had the option of chosing between opening a homeless pizza project or pursuing the boccado Spanish restaurant with Husk restaurant owner together. Looking back, I can’t say for certain if I made the right choice, ambition wasn’t my top priority at that time.I just smelled the business wave which I learned from my first French partner Oliva and I wanted to do good things with friends same as French café guys` logic.I also called Oliva for 158.he did came to visit me with his new baby and wife at 158."
Monsieur An: “That’s a good project. You’ve done well.I remember that I visit you and your UK partner at your pizza shop.”
Me:”I did nothing.Just Fight for this lease of shop.set up HR.Finance.legal team.Recuitment.etc.the chef job is the soul in restaurant with marketing.That is all from my UK partner.”
Me:“By the way, I’ve learned a lot about office politics from the experiences of homeless pizza.It`s about human nature.”
Monsieur An: “Unfortunately, I don’t have that chance with you.I know you did call me about new wave of 158 plaza.It`s not right timing for me at that moment.”
Me: “My pleasure. because you are the only gentleman who I met in restaurant business so far and I’m just a minor shareholder there when I’m with you.”
Monsieur An: “Hahaha.That`s too much.Ken.What do you see as the most important aspect of this pizza business from your perspective?”
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