premeditate

When I returned to my accommodation, it was already 11 o'clock in the middle of the night, I was very tired, but my spirit was anxious, and I couldn't find the state to sleep, so I just lay on the bed alone, smoking a cigarette while thinking about the predicament in front of me.

 I seriously asked myself, how do I deal with someone trying to keep myself alive?

 It's nothing more than two choices, either the weak choice to escape, or grit your teeth and face the difficulties... Usually, I am still a very tolerant person, especially when Da Lao Zhang is making a living, I laugh at how he scolds me; But this time things are different, I have a suffocating feeling of being choked at any time, and running away will only make me lose more completely, so at this time I am very sober, even though this is a completely asymmetrical battle, I must also show 100% ruthlessness to kill him...

 He, of course, refers to the tea Zhiming who tried to monopolize the business.

 Who is Cha Zhiming?

 In fact, knowing that he is Cha Xiaoqing's distant cousin is daunting enough, I took a serious look at myself, what capital can I come up with to argue with this person, but of course I was disappointed... I don't have any connections, let alone financial resources, but if I want to defend my rights, both are indispensable.

 The next day, I woke up early in the morning, and when I arrived on the island, I walked around the streets and alleys over and over again until I remembered all the bubble tea shops that were open...

 My purpose in doing this is very simple, I don't believe that this extremely domineering monopolistic behavior only hurts my own interests, and when others are also hurt because of this policy, then there will be common interests between us, so "concentrating on doing big things" has become the most practical idea at present.

 Through inquiry, I learned that in addition to the absolute market share of "beautiful Hong Kong-style milk tea" on the island, there is another milk tea shop called "Duo Nong", which is also doing very well; I heard that the boss is a Zhejiang person, who has come to Xiamen to do business for many years, and has a lot of experience in doing business, and in just two years, he has made "Duo Nong" into a chain brand in Xiamen City, but there is only one such a company on the island; Doesn't he have a need to expand?

 The only explanation is that he was also restrained by underhanded means.

 In the afternoon, I called the boss of "Duo Nong" named Chen Linong. After explaining his thoughts, he showed a strong desire to communicate, which proved that my guess was correct, and he was also suffering oppression and loss because of Cha Zhiming's monopolistic behavior.

 We met at a café run by a B&B on the island.

 ...

 After meeting, I took a closer look at this Chen Linong, he is about thirty years old, although he looks young, but his words and deeds reveal the unique shrewdness of Zhejiang businessmen, especially his pair of attractive ears, it seems that he is a very vigilant person... Of course, this is the first impression, whether you can have a deep friendship or not, you have to make a judgment after in-depth contact.

 I handed him a cigarette first, and he was quite polite, although he didn't smoke, he still said "thank you" to me several times in a row.

 I lit one myself, took a sip, and said to him, "You're older than me, call you brother... Brother, the two of us are sitting together and chatting, but it's really not because of fate... As soon as this policy comes out, our situation is not very good! "

 Chen Linong looked deeply approving, and then echoed and said, "Headache... We're kind of on the same page... I just spent 2 million to rent a shop on the island and gave the landlord a one-time rent for 10 years... I was thinking of opening a branch to do a big job, but I didn't expect to encounter this thing... Cha Zhiming, this is to be killed quickly! "

 I tentatively said, "You can pay the landlord ten years of rent at once, and prove that you are not short of money... You can buy someone else's business license and open a branch. "

 "I must have thought of this solution, but people's hearts are too dark, so I asked for 800,000 yuan... A bubble tea shop has invested 2.8 million yuan, and the cash in my hand is also tight... And this method treats the symptoms but not the root cause, if one day another policy is issued to restrict the transfer or sale of business licenses on the island, then for me, what are the consequences? ... Think for yourself. "

 I frowned and replied, "To formulate a policy, it must also be based on facts and evidence... Even if the relevant departments have this right, but the right is also subject to supervision, how can they do whatever they want?! "

 "Don't say it, they really have facts and evidence... In the past two years, affected by the economic situation, the tourism industry has also been sluggish compared to previous years, so the above requires the rectification of the island's tourism environment and the maintenance of tourism competitiveness... Therefore, such a policy can be regarded as conforming to the above meaning and the current environment, but this policy is used by people with ulterior motives, which is very disgusting..."

 After a deep groan, I asked, "Is it possible that Cha Zhiming is behind this?" ... There are many ways to improve the tourism environment and maintain the competitiveness of tourism, and there is no need to be so ruthless and directly cut off the livelihood of others... I suspect that this Cha Zhiming colluded with the people inside and abused his power. "

 ...

 "See through it or don't say it... And, how do you prove that this policy is bad? ..."

 "The market environment should definitely be left to the market to regulate... If there really isn't a need for so many bubble tea shops on the island, the market will naturally weed out those that are not competitive. "

 "There is a process of market regulation, and it is possible that the tourism environment will deteriorate in the process? ... Do you think, everyone is desperate to go to the island to open a milk tea shop because they open a milk tea shop to make money, and then there will be milk tea shops everywhere, and it is inconvenient for tourists to eat, live, and buy some tourist souvenirs. ... I think that your perception of this matter is wrong, macro-control is in line with our country's national conditions..." Speaking of this, Chen Linong lowered his voice and said: "You listen to my brother's advice on this matter, don't target the above, we should target Cha Zhiming..."

 "Let's talk about what you think."

 Chen Linong shook his head and replied, "You are the one who takes the lead in this matter, and your ideas are the most important thing... I'll give you a word of certainty, if you need money, I can provide support, but I can't do that... I have concerns in my heart... You are different, in this world, only barefoot people are not afraid to wear shoes. "

 "I understand, when I meet you, I want you to have an attitude."

 "Since I have promised you financial assistance, then I must be on your side."

 I took another puff of my cigarette and then asked Chen Linong, "Do you think Cha Zhiming is targeting me, my new store, or you, your biggest competitor?" "

 Chen Linong was stunned for a moment, and replied: "His lips are dead and his teeth are cold, he is not just targeting the two of us. "

 "Okay, I see... I'll talk to someone else... When the time came, the public opinion and the evidence of the suspected monopoly were collected, and he was prosecuted in court. "

 That's what I mean... Not only did he have five stores on the island, but he also obtained eight more business licenses before the policy was implemented, which absolutely constituted an act of unfair competition... If we find evidence, coupled with public opinion, the odds should still be very good... As for the cost of finding a lawyer and suing, I will bear it all by myself... You can just let it go. "

 I nodded, and the feeling of being alone was finally relieved a little, and I said to Chen Linong again: "Do you know the background of Cha Zhiming? "

 "I don't know exactly... However, these bubble tea shops on the island are only a small part of his business... He lost, and it didn't matter; We lost, and we broke our bones! "

 "Hmm... Are his bubble tea shops really as profitable as the outside world rumores? "

 "A cup of milk tea for ten yuan outside sells for twenty or thirty yuan on the island... The flow of people on the island is statistical, you can experience it yourself. "

 "Got it."

 After separating from Chen Linong, I returned to the bubble tea shop; Today, there have been people from the Industrial and Commercial Bureau patrolling, so the store didn't dare to open the door, only Tang Ning sat alone on the balcony seat, looking lonely and pitiful...

 I walked up to her and handed her the dried mango I bought on the road, and then smiled and said to her, "Eat something sweet, and you will feel better." "

 "Well, how are you doing?"

 "There is progress."

 "Tell me about it."

 There are variables in this matter, and the danger is unknown; Therefore, I didn't want Tang Ning to be involved, so I replied: "This matter is my responsibility, you don't have to worry about it... You just have to think about it, and after the store opens, you can design a few more good flavors of milk tea. "

 Tang Ning showed a look of excitement: "Aftertaste, can our store really be opened?" "

 My heart was heavy, so I subconsciously looked at the rough sea that was rising tide, and after a period of silence, I said to Tang Ning in a particularly firm tone: "No matter what the price is, I will definitely let this store open." "

 Tang Ning smiled, and I smiled with her, and then lit another cigarette to try to calm myself down... During the day, I'm afraid it's only when I'm facing the sea that I feel a little more relaxed.

 It was already dark, and Tang Ning and I walked side by side to the pier, passing a small alley with no street lights... It was at this time that several strong men wearing masks suddenly came out of the shadows...

 I subconsciously protected Tang Ning behind me, and said to them, "Brothers, can you give way to me?" "

 The other party didn't say anything, and it didn't seem to be coming for Tang Ning, a few of them surrounded me, just punching and kicking... At first, I was able to carry two blows, but they quickly knocked me to the ground and couldn't fight back...

 My consciousness became more and more blurred, and I heard Tang Ning's heart-rending cry, and a sweet and fishy taste came from my throat...

 The other party had enough of fighting, and then they dispersed in a hurry, and from beginning to end, no one among them said a word, if it wasn't for premeditation, there would definitely not be such a tacit understanding...

 Tang Ning sat on the ground, held me in his arms, and cried bitterly: "The aftertaste... We're not opening a bubble tea shop anymore... We're not open... They must be taking revenge... Don't open it, okay? ..."

 With the only remaining consciousness, I said to Tang Ning with difficulty: "Call the police... Tang Ning... Alarm ..."