“What problem?”
Chen Feng asked casually.
“Core personnel for the talent team.”
“Elder Zhou, please continue,”
Chen Feng said, his eyes blazing.
Zhou Kewang, a seasoned veteran of official circles, immediately got to the heart of the matter.
“Other talents are easy to find. However, it’s difficult to find strategic talent for tourism development. Frankly, there isn’t anyone like that even in the provincial capital.”
Zhou Kewang stated each word carefully.
“What? Even the provincial capital, such a large city, can’t find this kind of talent?”
Chen Feng was taken aback.
To be honest, this outcome was truly unexpected.
“Although the provincial capital is a big city, it’s not a renowned tourist city in China. To put it bluntly, it was developed with the strength of the entire province. While there is tourism, it doesn’t hold a significant advantage. To find strategic talent, one must go to Hengdian in China.”
Zhou Kewang explained.
“You mean Hengdian World Studios?”
Chen Feng inquired tentatively.
“Yes, Hengdian World Studios. Hengdian was originally a very small village. After several years of development, it has become a famous film and television base and a tourist base. I must say, the strategic planning of Hengdian World Studios is truly successful.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Feng was impressed with Zhou Kewang.
Zhou Kewang, as the head of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, truly deserved his position.
After a brief chat, Chen Feng didn’t hesitate and headed straight to Hengdian World Studios in China.
Upon arriving in Hengdian, Chen Feng took a look around and found the situation was not as optimistic as he had imagined.
In Hengdian, renting extras was very convenient; with a single phone call, thousands or tens of thousands of extras were easy to find.
However, finding top-tier talent for tourism planning was difficult.
They were all protected by the Hengdian Group, making it impossible to approach them.
Chen Feng thought carefully and decided against trying to find top tourism talent.
The reason was simple: even if he found them, they likely couldn’t be hired, as the Hengdian Group would have undoubtedly signed contracts with these outstanding individuals.
In today’s society, every company fiercely protects its talent!
In a moment of desperation, Chen Feng came up with a brilliant idea.
Since he couldn’t poach talent from the Hengdian Group, he would join the Hengdian Group.
With this thought, Chen Feng’s mind became clear.
Without a second thought, Chen Feng went directly to the headquarters of the Hengdian Group.
Upon arriving at the headquarters of the Hengdian Group, Chen Feng realized that it was impossible to meet the owner of the Hengdian Group.
To put it this way, not only could a mere town mayor like him not meet the owner of the Hengdian Group, but even county magistrates or mayors couldn’t.
With no other options, Chen Feng had to find an alternative approach.
After some thought, Chen Feng took on a part-time job as a doorman at a six-star hotel near the Hengdian Group. He earned 150 yuan a day, with food and accommodation provided.
Chen Feng’s intention in doing this was simple: to intercept the owner of the Hengdian Group at the six-star hotel.
Fortune favors the persistent. After working as a part-time doorman for nearly half a month, Chen Feng finally encountered the owner of the Hengdian Group.
Not only did he meet the owner of the Hengdian Group, but he also got a job carrying luggage for him.
Chen Feng suppressed his excitement and followed Mr. Xu into the presidential suite with the luggage.
“Here, this is for you, thank you for helping me with my luggage.”
Mr. Xu said kindly.
“Mr. Xu, I don’t want a tip.”
Chen Feng said softly.
“This is a thousand yuan, that’s quite a lot.”
Mr. Xu was surprised.
“Mr. Xu, actually, I’m not a doorman. I’m the mayor of Liangfang Town, Jiangcheng City.”
As Chen Feng spoke, he politely handed over his business card.
“Interesting, a town mayor acting as a doorman. Go ahead, what business do you have with me?”
Mr. Xu looked at Chen Feng with interest.
“Mr. Xu, I want to turn Liangfang Town into a famous tourist attraction. May I cooperate with the Hengdian Group?”
Chen Feng stated his purpose directly.
“No.”
Mr. Xu refused curtly.
“Mr. Xu, may I ask why?”
Chen Feng asked without subservience.
“Two reasons: First, the Hengdian Group always cooperates with the provincial level, never with the town level. Second, I have a general impression of towns of all sizes in China. Liangfang Town is a very ordinary mountain town, with no distinctive features, making it unsuitable for development into a tourist attraction.”
After speaking, Mr. Xu indicated that Chen Feng could leave.
Unwilling to leave just like that, Chen Feng decided to employ a bold strategy.
“Mr. Xu, I originally thought you were a brilliant business legend, but after meeting you today, I find you to be just so-so.”
Chen Feng said with a deliberate sigh.
“You are the first person to speak ill of me, young man. This is interesting. Tell me, why am I just ‘so-so’ in your eyes?”
Mr. Xu looked at Chen Feng with amusement.
“Mr. Xu, think about it. Developing tourism resources is something even a fool can do; it doesn’t showcase business acumen. Developing a tourist attraction without any tourism resources, that’s what shows business talent.”
Chen Feng spoke while observing Mr. Xu’s expression.
Thank heavens, Mr. Xu didn’t get truly angry.
“Going by what you say, you have some good ideas?”
Mr. Xu countered.
“I have a few personal insights.”
Chen Feng replied modestly.
“Then, tell me your insights.”
“A viral influencer ecotourism town!”
“Interesting, continue.”
“Mr. Xu, this is the era of viral influencers and live streaming. If we still do business with the old ways of thinking, we’ll be outdated and won’t make much money. Look at Hangzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Chongqing, Qingdao… Why is the tourism economy in these places getting hotter and hotter? It’s because these places are viral cities. If you capture the influencers, you capture the traffic. With traffic, tourism will naturally flourish!”
Chen Feng explained word by word.
“If that’s the case, then I can turn Hengdian into a viral attraction. Why must we go to Liangfang Town to create a new viral attraction?”
Mr. Xu challenged him.
“Mr. Xu, actually, you can turn Hengdian into a viral attraction. However, there will be trade-offs. Why is Hengdian famous? It’s because of its exceptionally rich film and television resources. If it becomes a viral check-in spot, Hengdian will lose its film and television characteristics. In this way, you’ll satisfy neither.”
Chen Feng explained with a serious expression.
“…”
Mr. Xu was stunned for a while before he realized the logic.
The reason Hengdian had always been so successful was because it consistently maintained its film and television characteristics.
If it suddenly changed its focus, it could very well be a loss rather than a gain.
“Mr. Xu, if you think what I’ve said makes sense, you can invest in Liangfang Town.”
Chen Feng said softly.
“We can invest.”
Mr. Xu replied decisively.
In the eyes of this young man, he saw a reflection of himself in his younger days.
To make big money, one must have the courage to believe in talent.
“Thank you, Mr. Xu, but investment alone isn’t enough.”
Chen Feng replied.
“What else?”
“The talent team from Hengdian Group. Developing a tourism town is a grand undertaking. I can’t do it alone; I need a talent team to operate it. I can only provide the overall direction.”
“That makes sense. Don’t worry, you can select talent from the Hengdian Group’s think tank to form the talent team.”
Mr. Xu said with relief.
It was evident that Chen Feng was capable of great things.
Not pretentious, very grounded.
“Mr. Xu, actually, the development of Liangfang Town as a viral tourism town doesn’t require so many people. Most of the talent we have in the provincial capital. I only need one person from the Hengdian Group…”
Chen Feng said with a mysterious expression.
“You’re not by any chance talking about him, are you?”
Mr. Xu’s blood surged.