Celestial Master： I Have an Otherworld-Chapter 125 - 51: Xia Hong (Part 3)
Fang Zheng squinted.
Diamonds?
Intelligence tax?
No!
He pondered and said:
"Added value?"
"You could say that." Xia Hong smiled brightly:
"Only the poor, losers, will care about cost-effectiveness. Truly wealthy people intentionally use high prices to distinguish themselves from ordinary people."
"If something is worth ten thousand, and the rich are willing to pay a hundred thousand, that extra ninety thousand is to make others unable to afford it, showcasing their uniqueness."
Seeing Fang Zheng's confused look, she continued:
"In Ancient Europe, the nobility dressed in bloated and bizarre attire, their nail covers could be as long as half a ruler, and the clothes were so complex that without help, they couldn't even be put on by oneself."
"Their entire bodies were constrained by their clothes. Not to mention doing laundry or cooking, even eating required servants. It wasn't practical, but that's what nobility was."
"Why?"
Xia Hong spoke softly:
"Because the nobility didn't need to work and needed others to serve them. Their complex attire separated them from ordinary people."
"I can do this; you can't. That's the difference."
"Ordinary people are influenced and naturally start to believe that such attire is noble, gradually evolving into various clothing and customs later on."
"So a sense of superiority, recognition, and achievement is the greatest added value."
"..." These things Fang Zheng truly didn't understand, and this was the first time he discovered the uniqueness of the alluring woman in front of him, his gaze becoming complex:
"Listening to you for a moment is better than studying for ten years."
"These things happen in all aspects of life." Xia Hong chuckled lightly and continued:
"Cars worth tens of millions, watches worth millions, bags costing several million — rich people pay a large part for the sense of superiority."
"Luxury cars worth millions are not even comfortable to sit in."
"Yes." Fang Zheng nodded:
"I have learned."
"I'm a woman, I don't understand cars." Xia Hong sipped her cold drink and said:
"But I know some cars sell well not because they're worth it, but because the impression they leave in some people's minds is good enough."
"This, "
"is also a form of emotional spending."
Fang Zheng didn't quite agree on this point; buying high-selling cars might just be for convenient repairs, but he understood her meaning.
Emotional spending!
This is the difference between luxury and regular products.
The same items, a brand name is several times more expensive than a common one; the price difference is mainly in the prestige, and luxury goods are to make ordinary people unable to afford them.
If ordinary people can afford it, it wouldn't be called luxury.
"Our country's education overly focuses on ordinary people. Some things are considered fallacies, but not learning them doesn't mean they don't exist."
Xia Hong tidied her hair, her voice flat: 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺
"Talking about luxury goods, in the public's impression, it's mostly resource waste, intelligence tax, which is why the luxury industry in the country has struggled to develop significantly over the years."
"Even if there is, they have to make the materials exquisite, leaving no room for criticism. But abroad, it's different. They of course sell cheap goods at High Tier prices, just because it's luxury."
"Like bags."
She pointed to the handbag beside her and said slowly:
"LV bags use cowhide worth dozens of bucks, yet they can sell for millions; domestic silk bags, requiring a month of hard work, still haven't fetched a good price because people's education doesn't make them willing to pay extra for emotions, nor accept items worth dozens sold for millions."
"However, foreign items, with enough fame and recognition, can still sell."
"Foreign watches can sell for millions, while domestic technology can achieve the same yet only sell for thousands; the price difference lies in emotional value or, say, prestige."
"Cars and such..."
"Buying foreign goods is considered luxury, buying domestic is considered intelligence tax. Little do they know, it's precisely this intelligence tax that creates high profits, ensuring some countries' people live worry-free and can delve deeper into research, creating even greater value."
"..." Fang Zheng, gazing emptily, sighed after a while:
"I'm too dull; I can't grasp Manager Xia's words, but if I want to sell my porcelain at a high price, what should I do?"
"How can I gain the recognition of the wealthy?"
Though not fond of intelligence tax, nor versed in lofty principles, if he could sell his goods as intelligence tax, he'd have no complaints.
But good items don't necessarily fetch high prices; finding buyers, many quality buyers, is key.
This is,
also why he's seeking out.
Xia Hong has many resources, capable of hyping up worthless items; Thunder Walking Red Porcelain, being already quite decent, can sell for even better prices.
"Exactly." Xia Hong nodded:
"First, gain fame!"
"Boss Fang can start by having Thunder Walking Red Porcelain make an appearance at Qu City's Porcelain Merchant Association. They're our people and will surely give good reviews — it's a good start."
"Then participate in in-state porcelain competitions; after winning, take a turn internationally."
"After that, spend some money on advertising, and you can almost sell at a good price."
"Wait a minute." Fang Zheng frowned:
"I'm confident in my porcelain, but honestly, I'm not very sure about getting others' recognition either."
There's jealousy among peers.
Moreover, entering competitions sometimes tests more than just skill, but connections too.
"On that, I can help." Xia Hong lightly tapped the table:
"Leave it to me, and I can help build your reputation within half a year. It depends on how much you're planning to sell each piece for, Boss Fang?"
"Well..." Fang Zheng thought for a moment:
"It should be at least a few hundred thousand per piece, right?"
"A few hundred thousand?" Xia Hong's mouth curled up:
"The price of the top domestic porcelain is in the millions; hundreds of thousands isn't very expensive, but Thunder Walking Red Porcelain has almost no reputation now."
"This is also a challenge for me."
"Manager Xia." Fang Zheng extended his hand:
"Square Porcelain desperately needs talent like you. If you're willing, I can pay a high price to hire you, or of course, pay a consultation fee."
Xia Hong smiled without speaking.
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"Boss Wen!"
Fang Zheng staggered over:
"Earlier, I had a familiar feeling about a figure here and wasn't sure, but it turns out it's really you."
"Hmm!"
Wen Lei snorted, punching the boxing bag repetitively:
"I see you've been mesmerized by beauty, so it's normal not to notice others."
"You're talking about her..." Fang Zheng turned around, saying:
"Xia Hong's a well-known porcelain merchant in Qu City, also a big internet celebrity. She's very skilled in selling porcelain; I was consulting her."
"Is that so?" Wen Lei remained nonchalant:
"Be careful."
"This place may be for fitness, but many use it as a social platform; I've seen many women here flaunting themselves, taking photos, and checking in before leaving, specifically to hook someone."
"Is that so?"
Fang Zheng looked around, a bit belatedly saying:
"You're not in a good mood today."
"Happy?" Wen Lei halted, her sweat-soaked hair falling in strands, saying:
"I had a friend whom I trusted greatly, but one day, I suddenly found out he used me to gain insider information from the company."
"Then bypassed me to secure a deal with the company's boss. Do you think I shouldn't feel bad?"
"Uh..." Fang Zheng pursed his lips.
"If you had acquired Fugui Porcelain Factory through me, it would prove I had some skills, ensuring future advancement in Tongchuang." Wen Lei threw a punch:
"But you didn't!"
"You knew very well how much effort I put into selling Fugui Porcelain Factory. You were also evidently interested, yet never spoke up."
"Fang Zheng."
She turned around, her eyes slightly red:
"Are we friends or not?"
