"The membership system is very important. Zhidaobao has done a great job, and you should also do the same. Also, the number of members must not be too large. If the number of members is too large, I'm afraid no one will find the membership valuable."
Although the entertainment venues here have memberships, there's no distinction between members and non-members. How can this be acceptable? If this continues, I'm afraid not many people will be willing to become members.
"Also, the membership fee will be increased from 500 strings of cash to 1,000 strings of cash."
After hearing what Li Xiang said, Changsun Chong and Cheng Chuliang were dumbfounded. If it was 500 strings of cash, they could still get in, but if it was 1,000 strings of cash, it was too much. Even if they were sold, they probably wouldn't dare to spend such a large sum of money.
"Master, isn't this a bit too much money?"
Zhu Runjiu said this with some surprise. Although there were many wealthy people in Chang'an City, one thousand strings of cash was not something that an ordinary person could come up with. Take the two young masters behind Li Xiang for example. They were already the top young masters in Chang'an City. If they were asked to come up with one thousand strings of cash, it would not be easy, let alone others.
"A lot? Not much at all. Anyone who has been here will be able to come up with the money sooner or later. Besides, this place will be a gathering place for high-end young men in the future. If they don't even have a membership card, what are they doing here?"
After Li Xiang finished speaking, Zhu Runjiu's eyes lit up. Our young master is right. The people coming in and out here are all high-end young men. No matter how you brag about your family outside, it would be embarrassing if you can't even produce a membership card.
At that time, you will naturally be inferior to other young masters. Even if you want to integrate into this circle, you don’t even have a membership card in your hand. Who can accept you? This membership card represents strength.
"Master, you are right. I understand. I will start raising the price later."
This was said simply, but it made the two young masters behind him shudder all over. However, they also thought that what Li Xiang said was correct. People were hosting banquets in such places, but you couldn't come here. No matter how good other restaurants in Chang'an City were, people probably wouldn't think they were high-end enough. Anyway, for people like them, only choosing the expensive ones instead of the right ones was their standard of behavior. The membership card was like a stepping stone. If it really developed to that day, let alone one thousand strings of cash, even two thousand strings of cash, these people would probably try their best to get it.
"You also have to announce that only five membership cards will be issued each month, and they must be recommended by previous members. Former members will also be divided into different levels. If someone spends 1,000 guan, they will become a first-level member. If they spend 2,000 guan, they will become a second-level member. The level will rise gradually. First-level members can only get one referral per year, and second-level members can only get two referrals per year..."
Li Xiang continued to talk about the development experience of the club, which was actually copied from modern society, but it has never appeared in this era. It scared the people around him. They all looked at Li Xiang's head, wondering how many things were contained in it that we didn't know about.
"You're quite capable, kid! I think all the money in Chang'an City has been made by you. Look at the hustle and bustle of traffic at the gate. Do you really want to drain all of us dry?"
Chang Sun Chong pointed to the gate outside. Looking to both sides from the gate, carriages were already coming one after another. Some people came here to play, and some people went to the street behind to buy things. In addition to the club in front, there was also a commercial street in the back, which almost had everything.
"Uncle, what you said is wrong. How could I drain you of your money? You gave me all the money willingly. If you were not willing at all, would I have put a knife to your neck?"
Li Xiang said with a smile, and the two young masters shook their heads helplessly. It seemed that they were supposed to make this money. They had taken everything into consideration. The treasure hunt back then was a template that could be applied in all transactions. Although other merchants had also learned a little bit, they were still far behind Li Xiang.
"You guys go have fun first. All the expenses for today will be on me. But let me be frank, if you treat me as the biggest payer, that won't work."
Li Xiang still had some confidential matters to ask, so he didn't let the two light bulbs follow him. They came here just to eat and drink for free. If Li Xiang didn't let them fulfill this wish, he would be too stingy. However, it must be said that the consumption here is very high. If they were allowed to have fun, they could get in with a thousand strings of cash a night.
Zhu Runjiu also asked his followers to leave, as he knew that Li Xiang must have something to say.
“How much did you spend yesterday?”
What Li Xiang wants is actual turnover and profit. He can't just watch others not making money. This kind of thing that loses money but gains publicity can indeed be done at the beginning, but now that several months have passed, we will not do such a thing.
"In reply to Master, yesterday we collected a total of 8,755 strings of cash, with a net profit of 7,000 strings of cash, which is normal for this month."
Zhu Runjiu took out an account book and calculated everything clearly every day. After all, this was a big business worth more than two million guan every year.
"After my improvements, I estimate that the income can increase by about 50%. Also, keep an eye on the surrounding land. As long as someone is ready to sell it, we will buy it all, no matter how high the price is."
Li Xiang saw that there was still some vacant land around. If he had any new ideas in the future, he would have to develop them from these lands.
"Master, what are you doing? We used to own the vast tracts of land around here, but then the land prices skyrocketed several times, so we sold them off. If we were going to buy them back, why did we sell them off in the first place?"
Zhu Runjiu said somewhat foolishly that he had no idea about real estate speculation. If we didn't keep buying and selling, how could we make money from it?