Chapter 2317

"Wedding company?" After hearing this term, Er Squire's face revealed a trace of confusion. The term 'wedding company' was too unfamiliar to him, but judging from the literal meaning, he could still understand what the term meant.

Wedding photography had already existed a few years ago, but at this time, wedding companies hadn't appeared yet. When newlyweds got married, either their family had a camera, or they borrowed one from someone else, and during the wedding ceremony, they recorded those precious moments to keep as a souvenir.

Of course, for some families with better conditions, they would choose to hire a professional photographer to take photos or record videos. Wedding photography had such services, but it was just taking photos and recording videos. Other services related to the wedding, such as wedding planning, construction of the wedding scene, etc., didn't exist yet.

As for wedding hosts, although there were indeed some people engaged in this profession now, professional wedding hosts were very rare. Usually, these hosts were part-time.

For those families who were more particular, they would definitely hire a wedding host to preside over the wedding. But for most ordinary families, it was impossible to hire a host, and at most, they would let a friend or relative who was good at talking preside over it simply. Therefore, being able to take photos or record videos throughout the process was already very good for ordinary families.

"Right, a wedding company includes many services, such as wedding planning, makeup and styling, wedding scene construction, wedding dress rental, jewelry rental and sales, as well as car rental services, follow-up photography, wedding hosts, and so on..."

Zhou Andong took a deep puff of his cigarette, then slowly exhaled the smoke, and continued, "Besides the services just mentioned, a wedding company can also provide recommendations and booking services for wedding venues. Also, there is floral design for the wedding; fresh flowers can add a romantic and warm atmosphere to the wedding."

"In addition, a wedding company can also be responsible for the design and production of wedding invitations, as well as the reception and guidance work on the wedding day, ensuring the smooth progress of the entire wedding process. Of course, there are also some detailed services, such as custom wedding cakes, preparation of small wedding gifts, and so on."

Zhou Andong flicked the ash, looked at Er Squire excitedly recording with his pen, and said with a smile, "Therefore, the business of a wedding company is very extensive, and every item is very important. As long as you do all these businesses well, you can create a perfect wedding for the newlyweds, which is also the value of a wedding company."

At this time, Er Squire was already flushed with excitement, raised his head and said: "Zhou Dong, I feel that a wedding company has much more potential than wedding photography."

Zhou Andong shook his head and said: "A wedding company can completely include wedding photography business; this is not a multiple-choice question where you can only choose one."

Er Squire was lost in thought. Zhou Andong flicked the ash and continued: "Nowadays, travel weddings are gradually becoming a popular trend, and more and more newlyweds tend to choose this unique way of getting married. Therefore, if a wedding company can follow the trend and provide travel wedding projects, it is undoubtedly a wise move that conforms to market demand."

"I know about travel weddings." Er Squire said uncomprehendingly: "People around me have gone on travel weddings, but they went after holding the banquet. But what services can we provide?"

Zhou Andong laughed: "There are also many services to provide. You can help the newlyweds plan the route for the entire journey, carefully select and book suitable hotels and train tickets, and ensure the smooth progress of the itinerary. At the same time, dispatch professional videographers, makeup artists, and assistants to follow and serve throughout the journey, recording every beautiful moment of the newlyweds' journey."

"Of course, currently there aren't many people who can afford this service, but this doesn't mean that a wedding company should give up this business. On the contrary, with this service, the grade of the wedding company will be invisibly improved, giving people a more professional and comprehensive impression."

"And, with the continuous advancement of reform and opening up, the living standards of the common people will inevitably continue to improve, and their wallets will also become fuller. By then, there will naturally be more and more people who can afford this service."

Er Squire looked at the more than twenty pages of notes in the account book, and a vast sense of pride suddenly surged in his heart: "Zhou Dong, I now firmly believe that if the wedding company and wedding photography business are run according to what you said, they will definitely make big money, and I am also very confident."

"Dahai!" Zhou Andong called out 'Dahai' very cordially: "As long as you figure out what I said, there will definitely be no problem making big money, but at this moment, there is still a hurdle in front of you that is difficult to cross."

The smile on Zhou Andong's face became brighter and brighter. Gu Bing, standing to the side, saw this, and his spirit was instantly shaken, shouting in his heart: It's coming, it's coming, the fox's tail is about to be revealed.

Er Squire heard Zhou Andong's words and couldn't help but freeze, asking eagerly: "What hurdle?"

"Newcomer costumes!" Zhou Andong's expression looked very serious, and he said slowly: "Wedding photography has numerous themes, such as British style, Japanese and Korean style, street style, campus style, etc. The costumes required for each theme are completely different."

"Therefore, if you want to make the wedding photography business and wedding company big and strong, make a name for yourself, make it popular, and make it famous throughout the country, you absolutely cannot be the slightest bit careless about the design and production of theme costumes. This requires hiring professional designers to help design, and then finding manufacturers for customization. In this way, the capital required to be invested will be huge."

Er Squire heard this, and his brows furrowed tightly. His original idea was very simple: no matter what theme, no matter what kind of costume, just go to the shopping mall and buy it directly.

However, now that he heard Zhou Andong say this, these costumes seemed to be unavailable for purchase, which made his brain's rotation speed somewhat insufficient. What kind of costumes were unavailable in our great capital?

The corners of Zhou Andong's mouth curled up slightly, and a trace of an imperceptible smile rippled at the corners of his eyes: "By the way, there is another problem, and that is the wedding venue. Whether it is a private hotel or a state-run hotel, their venues are all arranged in advance and will definitely not allow you to change them at will."

Hearing this sentence, Er Squire's heart suddenly moved, and he keenly realized that Zhou Andong's words had a hidden meaning. According to common sense, Zhou Dong had already pointed out the direction for him and taught him everything he should have, which was already very kind, and there was absolutely no need to tell him these things.

Then, since Zhou Dong specifically mentioned this problem now, it meant that he definitely had a solution, and was also willing to help himself. Thinking of this, Er Squire's spirit was lifted, his eyes lit up immediately, and he said full of expectation.

"Zhou Dong, you have already sent the Buddha to the west, so please point me toward another bright path!"

Zhou Andong looked very troubled, and Er Squire's heart immediately tightened. Could it be that he had guessed wrong, and Zhou Dong said these things just to remind him that although this path was very profitable, it wasn't that easy to walk?

The more he thought about it, the more Er Squire felt that was the case, and his heart couldn't help but become even more nervous: "Zhou Dong, I know, you pointed out a path to wealth for me, and if I ask you for help again, it would be a bit ungrateful."

"But for such things, even if I ask others for help, they can't help. Not to mention whether there are connections, whether I can find good designers, just saying that no one understands this matter, looking for anyone would be useless."

"Sigh!" Zhou Andong sighed very helplessly: "Forget it, who told us to be neighbors? Even if you have already moved away, the feelings are still there, so I'll help you."

Gu Bing listened from the side and curled his lip. Just pretend, just pretend. Your fox tail has already started to wag; I can see it very clearly.

"Zhou Dong, thank you!" Er Squire was so moved he almost burst into tears. The hand holding the pen and account book was trembling slightly because of excitement.

Gu Bing looked at Er Squire's grateful appearance and felt it was so familiar. Vaguely, it seemed that he had also had such a momentary scene.

"I'll find a designer for you. To customize costumes, finding a small factory definitely won't work, so if you want to find one, you have to find a big factory. Then find the Jinshiguang Woolen Fashion Factory, an enterprise under the City Woolen Mill. You should have heard of it, right?"

"Jinshiguang Woolen Fashion Factory, of course I know." Er Squire nodded vigorously: "I even have a woolen overcoat, which was produced by Jinshiguang. At that time, I had to entrust quite a few people to buy it, and I even spent a carton of cigarettes."

"It's just!" Zhou Andong hesitated again, looking very troubled: "I am currently serving as the Factory Director of the Woolen Mill. This matter is just a word from me, but the influence is indeed not very good."

Gu Bing's mouth was almost curled to the sky, and the disdain in his heart for Zhou Andong was about to overflow. This guy was truly becoming more and more hypocritical. Clearly, he was harboring evil intentions and had ulterior motives, yet he always put on a reluctant appearance. He really wanted to spit a mouthful of phlegm on this dog thing's face.

Gu Bing kept cursing Zhou Andong in his heart, feeling deep contempt for his hypocritical behavior of saying one thing and doing another. But a trace of regret also arose in his heart: Why don't I have such a thick face?

Hmm, Gu Bing quickly found a perfect explanation for himself. I am a handsome, kind-hearted, justice-loving, loving and virtuous new-era youth; how can I be as hypocritical as this dog thing Zhou Andong?

They say that being near ink makes one black, but I hang out with this dog thing Zhou Andong every day, yet I haven't been influenced by him. This can only show that I have light in my heart, and all darkness is dispelled in front of me.

No matter what, Er Squire couldn't have imagined that Zhou Andong was actually still the Factory Director of the Woolen Mill, which was truly unexpected. If he wanted to find Jinshiguang to customize costumes, it really was just a word, but the influence was indeed not very good.

"Zhou Dong!" Er Squire understood Zhou Andong's trouble very well and said very sincerely: "In terms of price, it can be discussed. As long as it is within my tolerance, I will absolutely not bargain, and I can even pay in advance."

Zhou Andong waved his hand, and finally, as if he had made a great determination, gritted his teeth and said: "How about this, the costumes and wedding dresses, I can provide them to you for free."

"Ah?" Er Squire heard this sentence and shouted in shock, his face filled with disbelief: "Zhou... Zhou Dong... you... you..."

Zhou Andong waved his hand and said with a serious face: "No matter what, Jinshiguang's popularity in the capital is very high, and even in the whole country, it can be considered somewhat famous. Even if the price is cheap, after all, they are custom-made costumes, and it is definitely not something you can afford."

Hearing this, Er Squire couldn't help but open his mouth, and his eye sockets gradually became moist. He blinked his eyes desperately, fearing that tears would flow out unyieldingly. The emotion in his heart could no longer be described in words. What virtue or ability did he have to receive such special care from Zhou Dong?

Er Squire secretly swore in his heart that from now on, he would sell his life to Zhou Dong. As long as Zhou Dong said a word, he would go through fire and water without hesitation.

Just as Er Squire was immersed in emotion, Zhou Andong continued: "Don't be happy too early, and don't be too moved. I'm doing this, but it's not without conditions."

Er Squire's spirit was lifted, and he patted his chest with a 'clap, clap', saying: "Zhou Dong, you say it. As long as I can do it, there will be no two words."

"The conditions are not difficult." Zhou Andong laughed: "I need you to do advertising for Jinshiguang Fashion at every wedding scene. For example, when the wedding ceremony begins, the host should specifically introduce that the costumes worn by the bride and groom are provided by Jinshiguang Fashion."

"In addition, when customers need you to help design invitations and prepare small gifts, you must print the words 'Jinshiguang Fashion' on the invitations and gift packaging. Also, the wedding car fleet must also have Jinshiguang Fashion advertisements pasted on them."

This was Zhou Andong's true intention and calculation. If Er Squire could really get the wedding company and wedding photography business up and running, it would definitely cause quite a stir in the capital. And what he needed to do was to make the name of Jinshiguang high-end custom costumes famous.

Although the common people in this era hadn't truly become rich yet, it couldn't be denied that there were really many rich people. And how many custom costumes could be sold in a year didn't actually matter to Zhou Andong. What he needed was to shape the concept of high-end fashion through this method.

Once this concept took root in people's hearts, then Jinshiguang high-end custom costumes would become synonymous with high-end fashion in people's minds, thereby attracting more high-end customers. This would not only enhance the brand's popularity and reputation but also bring broader room for development for Jinshiguang.

"No problem!" Er Squire agreed without hesitation. This was too simple for him. Not to mention Zhou Andong providing him with costumes for free, even if he had to pay for them, he would agree readily.

Zhou Andong nodded: "How about this, I'll be a good person to the end. You don't need to pay for the costume design fee either; I'll let the Jinshiguang Design Department design them for you."

"Zhou Dong!" Er Squire said very grandly: "I must pay the design fee. If I don't take this money, then I would be too ungrateful."

Zhou Andong looked at Er Squire with a smile: "Wedding photography has so many themes, and each theme requires more than a dozen costumes and wedding dresses of different styles and sizes. Are you sure you want to bear the design fee?"

Er Squire suddenly felt a bit guilty and asked cautiously: "De... design fee, how much is needed?" ===== CHAPTER 2318 =====