Restarting life in Siheyuan

Chapter 282: First arrived in Xiangjiang and transformed into Zhu Wentao

After leaving Yuen Long and moving on, Xiangjiang seemed a bit crowded as always, far less spacious and grand than Sijiu City. Shacks and simple villages appeared in the distance from time to time. The further we walked in, the more prosperous it became. Slowly There are more and more high-rise buildings.

Cars, trams, and people carrying burdens, large and small bags, and goods travel together. People come and go in a hurry. There are many shops on the streets, and the colorful signboards give people a sense of oppression from top to bottom. The feeling is too dense.

There are small stalls one after another on the roadside. The stall owners of little girls around ten years old and old ladies in their fifties and sixties are also shouting. There are all kinds of people on this small road.

We finally arrived in Kowloon, passed through the more prosperous Kowloon, and finally set foot on Xiangjiang Island via the Star Ferry, with the destination being Xiangjiang University.

The reason why we chose to hold the meeting here was mainly because the organizers considered that China must participate, but China has not yet established diplomatic relations with many countries, especially now that it is known as the number one in Asia, and Xiangjiang, as a free trade port city, has a high status It is special, and it is located on the mainland, so it is convenient for participants, not to mention that there are sponsors who bear all the expenses of the conference.

Xiangjiang University is the best university in Hong Kong. It is also ranked very high among the current universities in the world. The only regret is that Xiangjiang University does not have radio-related majors.

"Xiao Zhu, we will go to the Xiangda Library later. Do you want to come with us?"

Director Jiang greeted him warmly, but it seemed inappropriate not to go. The current library of Xiangda University has Mr. Feng’s Chinese collection, which is very rich, but it is not what Zhu Xuefeng is interested in.

The other collections of books mainly focus on civil engineering, law, medical economics, etc., and are all in English. There are no books on physics or electronics.

"Director Jiang, you can go first. I've been bumpy for a few days and I can't stand it anymore. I'd better take a rest first."

Director Jiang thought the same thing. Several of his students slept in sleepers, but his students had worked hard to sit on the hard bench for three days. They should be exhausted.

"That's right. You've been sitting here for several days, so you should take a break first and we'll go first."

It is already April, and Xiangjiang and Beijing in April are two completely different worlds. Although I have changed my clothes in Yangcheng, I am still sweating while wearing a suit.

The hotel is really luxurious, and the conditions are a bit ridiculously good. Where did the organizer find a big sponsor? This is a lot of money. The room is not big, but it is very good to be alone.

After washing up, Zhu Xuefeng left the hotel refreshed. There were only more than 10,000 U.S. dollars and a few million yen in the room. This money could not do what he wanted to do, so he had to solve this problem first.

There are many foreign banks near the hotel, the nearest one is HSBC. Although I am not interested in it, it is still the most reliable choice at this time.

Zhu Xuefeng went in carrying a heavy bag and easily got rid of all the silver coins and some yellow croakers. Now, there is a problem in the Bretton Woods system in the beautiful country, and the price of gold has reached its peak in recent years.

But Zhu Xuefeng still couldn't bear to spend all of it, and finally exchanged 300,000 Hong Kong dollars and 10,000 US dollars, which was basically enough. There were many rich people in Hong Kong, but there were very few who could carry so much property.

"Mr. Zhu, this is my business card. You can contact me at any time if you need it. As the account manager of the bank, I remind you not to carry large amounts of wealth with you. This is very risky in Hong Kong."

This is the account manager of HSBC Bank. She is young, around 20 years old. She is very beautiful. The most important thing is that she is very quick and handles things very calmly. Zhu Xuefeng was the one who dealt with her just now.

"I suggest you deposit money in our bank. We will provide you with thoughtful and meticulous services and the most appropriate interest rates. I hope you can consider it. Our bank has a long history in Hong Kong and is very worthy of your trust."

The beautiful service manager eagerly introduced HSBC's services to Zhu Xuefeng. They were so thoughtful and meticulous, almost like providing a 24-hour butler.

"And if you have other gold, we can also provide very thoughtful custody services. You can use it as collateral and use a perfect credit line. We only charge a small custody fee. Do you want to consider it again?"

The account manager of this bank is really tireless and seems to be thinking about Zhu Xuefeng. On the surface, Xiangjiang is a free trade port without tariffs, but at heart, it still serves John Bull. Today, Xiangjiang is still in the hands of foreign-funded banks. Chinese capital is still very weak, and most of the big guys have not yet come ashore and are still working hard.

But now, when doing business in Xiangjiang, it is really impossible to do without the help of these banks. Zhu Xuefeng nodded.

"Miss Wu Qianqian, I accept your suggestion. Save all the US dollars, keep 20,000 Hong Kong dollars as pocket money, and save everything else. As for the gold, I will take a look. I have to keep some at home."

The account manager was overjoyed. This is a really big family. Now you can buy a small house in Xiangjiang for 15,000 yuan, and the highest monthly salary for white-collar workers is only 300 yuan.

Accompanied by the account manager of the bank, he came to the Sheung Wan Police Station on the same street. Rich people are easy to work with, and he had a certificate of deposit from HSBC Bank. According to the London government's "resistance policy", Zhu Xuefeng changed his identity and now It’s Zhu Wentao from Xiangjiang.

"Mr. Zhu, I don't know, what are your next plans? Do you need me to continue to serve you? If necessary, I can serve you today. Of course, you can contact me at any time if you have anything in the future."

Zhu Xuefeng thought for a while, and it would be more appropriate for someone to help with some things. Although he has learned Cantonese, he is not familiar with this place and cannot work efficiently.

But although the business here on Hong Kong Island is quite prosperous, there is not a single Chinese shop. They are all foreigners. I feel a little unhappy. I know that the status of Chinese people is still very low, but I didn't expect that no one has entered the circle here.

"Thank you very much, Miss Wu. How about this? You accompany me to Kowloon, take me to buy some changes of clothes, and then help me find a warehouse and see if there is a suitable store. I want to rent it for a while."

"Mr. Zhu, do you want to open a store? The stores in Kowloon are very prosperous, but we have a way. As long as you like it, our bank can provide thoughtful services..."

The commerce in Kowloon is still very developed. There are countless shops, large and small, as well as various restaurants, bars, and shops.

Without much effort, Zhu Xuefeng bought a suit, some shorts, and a few miscellaneous items. Then she followed Wu Qianqian into a tea restaurant called Lao Fu Ji, and agreed to treat someone to afternoon tea.

The so-called tea restaurant is a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant. There are many Hong Kong-style snacks in the tea restaurant, with a wide variety of options. They serve both morning tea and afternoon tea.

"Mr. Zhu, don't look at the inconspicuousness of Lao Fu Ji Tea Restaurant. This is one of the most famous time-honored restaurants in Tsim Sha Tsui. The taste is very authentic. You can try it later. No time-honored restaurant can survive on this street."

"Logically, a noble person like you should go to a big hotel for afternoon tea, but you still have to check out the shops and warehouses. Let's try our Xiangjiang people's favorite food here first. You won't mind, right?"

"Miss Wu, I hear your speaking habits are no different from mine. It seems you are not from this island."

Wu Qianqian smiled brightly and called the owner of the tea restaurant to answer after a while.

"Mr. Zhu, the population of Xiangjiang was less than 1945 after 50, but now it is more than 200 million. How many of them are from the island? It is said that nine out of ten people in Xiangjiang have relatives across the street. My hometown is It’s from Zhaoqing, but it came early, I came here in 56.”

"Oh, the boss is here. You can order whatever you want later. I have a very mixed taste and can eat anything."

"Mr. Zhu is so polite, I'll order it then." Just as he was saying this, the restaurant owner ran over and greeted him enthusiastically.

"You two, what do you need? We have..."

"No need to introduce, first we have dry-fried beef river, beef brisket noodles in clear soup, two portions each, then four shrimp dumplings, a pineapple bun, fried western toast, and two in a cup.

The so-called two items in one cup are tea and various pastries. Zhu Xuefeng still knows this. Unfortunately, there is no Yuanyang milk tea now. I remember it tastes good.

It sounded like Wu Qianqian ordered a lot of varieties, but Zhu Xuefeng knew that each portion was small in size and didn't actually contain much. He had a big appetite, so he couldn't help but remind him.

"Miss Wu, maybe it's not enough. I'm very good at eating."

Wu Qianqian covered her mouth and smiled. "Mr. Zhu, don't worry. If it's not enough, we can add something else for you to taste."

Afternoon tea in Xiangjiang usually starts at two o'clock in the afternoon, and there are more people at three o'clock. If there is nothing to do, we often stay all afternoon. A few friends eat and chat, which is quite relaxed and comfortable.

But Zhu Xuefeng still had things to do and didn't have much time, so he left early.

"Miss Wu, what you ordered is indeed very unique. I'll invite you to sit down when you have time..."

"Mr. Zhu, I have been to this store many times. I will come here every time I come to Tsim Sha Tsui. I look forward to your next call. Now let's..."

Wu Qianqian raised her head and looked at Zhu Xuefeng with a smile, waiting for further instructions.

"Let's go, let's go out first."

The two of them left the tea restaurant, and Zhu Xuefeng slowly revealed his detailed needs.

It is best to find two door faces next to each other. It would be more suitable if there is a building above. It is best to have a suitable warehouse so that they are all together.

Wu Qianqian thought for a while, then pointed to the northeast.

"Mr. Zhu, we can go over there and have a look. There are more shops and restaurants there. I think we can find what you need."

When he was shopping just now, Zhu Xuefeng discovered that Xiangjiang is already a shopping paradise, probably because of zero tariffs. The products here are dazzling and the variety is unexpectedly wide. There are also several kinds of transistor radios.

There are a few Xiaoli products, most of which are local in Xiangjiang. There are several brands. After checking, they should all be Xiaoli transistors, assembled and produced in Xiangjiang. The labor cost here is too low. European, American and Xiaoli products are all I can't compare, so I can't see European and American ones.

The clothes are even more amazing. Most of them are local in Xiangjiang, but now they are exported to Europe and the United States in large quantities. There are also black and white TVs, washing machines, rice cookers, and various electric fans from my childhood. They are all very popular.

The two walked around for a while and finally stopped in front of a four-story building. There was a lot of traffic here. It was a four-story building in an excellent location. What was strange was that there was a transfer hanging outside the building.

On the second floor of the small building, Zhu Xuefeng was carefully looking inside. It should be a family handicraft workshop, with simple equipment, a workbench made of wooden boards, and a few sewing machines. The area is not large, with only more than 300 square meters on the first floor.

Wu Qianqian was negotiating with an old man. A pretty little girl stood aside, with a slightly round face and two very clear and bright eyes, dressed as a student.

Except that this place is a little bigger, everything else meets Mr. Zhu's requirements. He is trying to rent it. If he can buy it, it will cost an estimated 150,000 to 60,000 yuan based on the current housing prices in Kowloon, which is a huge sum of money.

Now one hundred thousand can be used to build a medium-sized factory with two to three hundred people. This investment is too much. Many small factories invest four to five thousand, rent a space, find five or six people to start work, after all, you need to save five thousand Hong Kong dollars. It's also very difficult.

"One thousand and two dollars a month, annual rent!" At this time, there were very few shops in Xiangjiang that offered annual rent. If you couldn't make money and couldn't keep running, you had to get out. It was impossible to occupy the funds. The old man shook his head and signaled that he would not rent, but only transfer.

"One thousand and fourteen, no more. It only costs sixty to eighty per month to rent a house for a family. If Mr. Zhu were not afraid of trouble, we could easily rent a bigger and better house for this price outside." .”

"Miss, it's not that I don't want to rent it, it's just that I really can't rent it. I won't say more. If you accept it, I'll take it for 120,000 yuan."

Wu Qianqian was startled. Fortunately, the customer service manager for many years has also developed the habit of not being alarmed. There are some ghosts here, and there are also people who take the initiative to significantly reduce prices. Combined with the fact that there is no one in the whole building, and no one comes to inquire, This is a prosperous place, so it would be nice if the price is not increased.

"Wait a minute, I have to discuss it with Mr. Zhu."

Zhu Xuefeng had just finished checking it out. If this place could be rented, it would be quite suitable. Three front rooms could be opened on the first floor, a restaurant or factory could be used on the second and third floors, and people could live on the fourth floor. The small yard and warehouse at the back seemed to be sufficient.

"Mr. Zhu, that's it..."

Wu Qianqian reported in a low voice. At this moment, there was a banging on the door below the first floor. The old man's expression suddenly changed and he hurried downstairs, followed closely by the little girl.

The two walked to the window on the second floor. Five or six ruffians, commonly known as short mules, had gathered in front of the building. They could vaguely hear the conversation below.

"Old man, don't hang up your sign. No one dares to accept this after Brother Dong has spoken. You'd better pay the monthly payment honestly first. It's not much, five hundred yuan."

"Five hundred yuan, why don't you go and grab it!"

I heard a female voice questioning loudly, it should be the beautiful school girl.

"My little girl is not sensible. Brother Quan, please bear with me. Please bear with me."

"That's pretty much it. Pretty girl, if you're not convinced, do you want me to take you to talk to Brother Dong in person? Our Brother Dong likes to talk about life with pretty girls the most, hahaha."

　The so-called hold-back policy means that if illegal immigrants from the mainland sneak into Hong Kong and successfully arrive in the city, they can become legal residents and live in Hong Kong; if illegal immigrants are intercepted by law enforcement officers in the border restricted area, they will be repatriated to the mainland.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)