Restarting life in Siheyuan

Chapter 452 Old Fox Jin

"Look at what you said. In business, you have to be honest with others. What tricks can you play? There is no way. Besides, they will have a seat on the board of directors. What tricks can you hide from them? They are all experienced in finance and have seen everything."

Wu Qianqian lowered her head and thought about it, but still didn't believe it. "Husband, based on my understanding of you, you can't trust them. They are all money-minded. It is necessary to borrow their funds and connections, but you won't hand over so many shares so easily."

Zhu Xuefeng had no choice. It would be troublesome if people knew too much about him.

"You come from Huifeng, so you should be very clear about their power in Hong Kong. These compradors are now controlling Hong Kong. We have no choice but to give them some sweet treats so that they will accompany us. The registered capital is 55 million US dollars, which seems like a lot, but it can only buy a few planes. How many routes can we open? My goal is to have ten flights to and from Europe every week. How many planes do I need?"

"So, they will need to invest in the future. If they want to maintain their shares, they have to continue investing with us, otherwise they will be diluted. You understand what I mean. In addition, airlines will definitely go public in the future, and there will be a large-scale dilution. How much say will they have then?"

After all, Wu Qianqian works in finance. Although the concept of angel investment did not exist yet and the term only emerged in Bald Eagle in 1978, she still understood it.

"You can still operate this way. I've learned something. Maybe they won't be able to bear the banking crisis in a few years. No wonder the contract states that there will be no dividends for three years. You are just waiting for this banking crisis. By then, they will have no choice but to sell their shares to save the bank's balance sheet, right?"

Looking at the beauty in front of him, Zhu Xuefeng was very satisfied. Wu Qianqian had a very good brain and could even make some connections to future generations.

"Yes, I have this idea. There will always be opportunities. Chinese capital will one day replace them and become the master of Hong Kong. The current forbearance is just for the sake of faster development. Of course, for this day, we in other industries must hurry up to make money, otherwise how can we wash them away."

Wu Qianqian smiled, "For example, the down jackets you mentioned that won't make money in a few years?"

"Of course they don't know our profit margin, otherwise they wouldn't let it go."

Down jackets were far superior to other products of the period in appearance and usability. While others were still using feathers, "Arctic Man" had already chosen down. The weight was countless times lighter, the product could be folded at will, and was washable, which was completely different from DuPont's ugly products.

The price is reasonable, ranging from US$29 to US$129. It may be considered expensive in Asia and other places, but it is very popular in North America and Western Europe. People like new and beautiful things, and they are very practical. The profit can be several to dozens of times. Who can imagine that according to the two people's forecast, the revenue from down jackets this year will reach two million US dollars, and once the situation opens up, it will be even more.

If they want to imitate, not to mention the patent barriers, even the raw materials will be enough to keep them busy for a while. In the future, duck down and goose down will be introduced... Let them chase after it.

"We need to increase the purchase of domestic raw materials, expand production, and benefit domestic farmers so that they will be more enthusiastic about raising chickens and ducks. This way we can achieve multiple goals at one stroke. Haha, Qianqian, wait for some money."

Wu Qianqian was very excited and behaved very devotedly that day. She finally calmed down in the second half of the night and recalled the man's temptation during the day.

"The first aircraft will be delivered early next year, so we have to get busy. Who do you plan to put in charge this time?"

"Who else could it be? Before they graduate, you're the only one who can do these things. Recruit pilots, flight attendants, and ground staff, and send them to Pan Am for training. The decoration of the headquarters building can be handed over to our own company. They will send a financial officer to move in. You have to do all these. Find someone else. As for the shipyard, we also have to prepare in advance. The Hong Kong government has a good impression of us now. We should seize this honeymoon period and try to take over the shipyard as soon as possible."

"Hubby, there are thousands of workers in the shipyard. Can we afford them all?"

"Of course we can. Our own needs will be enough to keep the shipyard busy for several years. Don't worry about having no work. When the port of Guoming is built, a large amount of materials will need to be transported. We can't transport everything by air. The cost is too high. We will also need to build tankers in the future. The prince agreed to export crude oil, which is liquid gold. Our own airlines are big oil users. We also need to build refineries. It is definitely not enough to rely on the oil fields in Guoming. My idea is to strive for Southeast Asia and South Asia to use our refined oil in the future."

"Hubby, you have a big appetite. You want to get involved in South Asia. You said it yourself, it's not a good place."

"I think it's okay, who said I have a big appetite? I'm really not full, let's have another one."

"Ah, no, it's already the middle of the night, no, tomorrow..."

The sun rose as usual, but Wu Qianqian did not get up as usual and was sleeping soundly.

"I don't know when these little guys will be able to come back. Forget it. I have nothing to do today. Let's go see Erya and Sanya first."

Zhu Xuefeng got out of bed, put on his pajamas and went to the rooftop terrace, looking out at the sea. He felt refreshed. The terrace was very large, and according to Zhu Xuefeng's request, an open-air swimming pool was added on it. It was not very big, and Zhu Xuefeng got excited and walked to the edge of the pool and jumped in. The water was less than two meters deep, about thirty meters long and about five or six meters wide. It was not a regular rectangle, but according to the structure of the roof, more like an "ear" shape, a typical auricle.

I swam naked for a few times and felt great. Such opportunities are rare. In a few days, my younger brother and sister will come back from Beijing, and I will miss the chance again.

I left the pool, picked up the towel and wiped myself casually, put on my pajamas and lay on the lounge chair. I have been here for more than two years, but I rarely enjoy life and always make myself nervous. This time I will stay here for a few days.

There was a noise behind him, "Why don't you sleep a little longer? If you are tired, take a rest. You have so many secretaries, taking a rest is a test for them."

"No, it won't work. Miss Chen is the only one who can take charge of the overall situation for me. The others are still not up to the task. Miss Chen has gone to Japan with your brother and sister. If I don't go to the company, things will pile up like a mountain at the end of the day. You, the master, have to torment others all night and still have the energy to swim in the morning."

"You can't blame me for this. Who was shouting? My husband wants more..." Wu Qianqian blushed and gave someone a cold look.

"Okay, okay, go downstairs and have breakfast. I'll go out with you later. You go to the company and I'll go to the garment factory."

Wu Qianqian smiled evilly, "Master, can't you hold it back? You've only been holding it back for a few days, but you still can't help but go and see those two pretty girls?"

Zhu Xuefeng said unhappily, "I told you to treat them as family members, don't let your imagination run wild. Besides, Master Jin will be very useful in the future, it would be wrong not to go and see him. He doesn't even have any relatives here, and I am a fellow villager, don't you understand?"

A business has finally opened in the three shops below the small building of the garment factory. Over the past year or so, people have been coming to inquire about leasing matters. What a great location! This family must have been kicked in the head by a donkey, as they dared to leave the shops idle for more than a year. Today, they finally opened a business.

In the doorway on the left, there are several sewing machines and screens, with a lot of Chinese-style clothing hung behind them, including tops and skirts, very complete, completely different from the way Hong Kong people dress now. The stand-up collar, right lapel, laces and round collar are all full of a sense of the times. Master Jin's craftsmanship is really good, and all the clothes are very delicately and elegantly made.

An old man was drawing on a piece of cloth according to a blueprint. Needless to say, this was Master Jin, an old craftsman. "Master Jin, what are you busy with?"

When Master Jin heard the familiar Beijing accent, he quickly put down the work in his hands and pushed his reading glasses upwards. Before he could say hello, Erya and Sanya, who had heard the noise, rushed out from behind.

Seeing the host in a foreign land in the south was an inexplicable surprise. "Master, how come you have time to come and see us?"

Seeing that the two men looked fine, Zhu Xuefeng was relieved. He was worried that they had never been out of the house and might not be able to adapt to the climate here, so he leaned over and greeted Master Jin who was behind them.

"Master Jin, you can get used to it now, right? You've worked hard along the way."

"It's a habit, a habit. I came here when I was young, otherwise I wouldn't have thought of this this time. The two girls are very nice. They insisted on taking care of me, saying that it was you who asked them to do so. I'm an old man, why do I need two big girls to take care of me? It's a good opportunity, can you help me persuade them?"

"You have no relatives here, so it's only natural for you to let them take care of you. After all, we've been master and apprentice for two years, so don't refuse."

A few people went into the back room to talk, and Master Jin said to the two maids.

"Qianyun, Qianyu, you two go to the door. We are not open today. I have something to discuss with your boss."

"Master Jin, this isn't appropriate. I'll just stay for a while. I have something else to do. Please tell me what you want. If you have any needs, please let me know."

Master Jin shook his head and said nothing. Zhu Xuefeng had no choice but to wait. The two girls closed the door and came over to make tea.

"You two should sit down too. I have something to say. Comrade Xiao Zhu, I'm sorry. I'm an old man and I feel bad for lying to you."

It turned out that Old Man Jin was not alone, he had a second younger brother, whose family had only one child. However, the child secretly married a concubine left by an officer and could not stay in the capital, so under the guidance of Old Man Jin, he ran here early. When Old Man Jin received their letter, he was afraid that the news would leak out in the future and he would be implicated, so he thought of coming here to live out his old age.

"That's all. It's a big deal. You have relatives alive. Isn't that a big deal?"

Old Man Jin felt ashamed. "If it weren't for your help, I would have wanted to come, but I couldn't. These two girls asked me about it, so I decided to come here. Isn't that shameless..."

People in the south like to move around, and are willing to wander around to find a suitable place to settle down for a living. People in the north prefer quietness, and many people are reluctant to move to different areas of the same city. It turns out that there is this story behind Master Jin's willingness to come to Hong Kong.

"So what are your plans now? Go and join them? Don't work here anymore?"

Although it's a bit of a pity, this old man is so cunning. If he really doesn't want to stay, there's no point in forcing him to stay.

"No, no, no, you misunderstood. I can support myself here, why would I go to them? Besides, they are not living a happy life now. I was thinking if I could get a job under you..."

It turned out that they had met before. The two of them had a child and had another one here. The family relied on the man to carry bags at the dock and the woman to do odd jobs to make ends meet. When Mr. Jin saw that this mysterious boss actually had a garment factory here, he wondered if he could get some benefits.

Zhu Xuefeng didn't like this kind of cleverness from the bottom of his heart, but Old Man Jin didn't even care about his reputation and asked for help directly. Zhu Xuefeng couldn't lose face either. After all, he was a fellow villager, so it wouldn't be a problem for him to help.

"Uncle Jin, this isn't impossible. If the person has no problem with his character, I can help him."

"No problem, no problem. This old man can guarantee that we can live here. Who would have thought that life here is worse than in the capital? There are four people in his family and they are always hungry. You just need to give them some food."

"How about this, let your niece-in-law come to the store to help you. Since she can sew and mend at home, this should not be difficult for her, and she can also take care of you. What can your nephew do?"

"Before liberation, I worked as a carpenter and bricklayer. I thought I could make furniture and find a job after I came here. But after I came here, I realized that it was impossible. I lost everything and all my property. I can only work as a porter."

Zhu Xuefeng smiled. He had had this idea before too. With a population of several million, there must be demand. But after arriving here, he realized that the timber was all re-exported and the price was not low.

Hong Kong has a large population and small houses. Many ordinary people and their families of three generations are squeezed into a pigeon room of more than ten square meters, which has no room for furniture. Ordinary families don’t have much furniture now. Even if they have a few simple pieces, many of them are made of iron. Only in this way can the furniture avoid being damaged in the noisy and crowded environment. The furniture can only be sold to families with good conditions. Small workshops cannot survive without a reputation.

"If he's interested, he can try his hand at a real estate company. There's a construction team there, which should be better than carrying a bag. As long as he doesn't cheat, he can make a living."

Zhu Xuefeng took the two sisters Du Qianyun and Du Qianyu away.

"What kind of person is this Master Jin usually? Why do he have so many ideas?"

I was wrong this time. I thought the old master in Beijing was fine, but I didn't expect him to be so cunning.

"Master, we didn't know there were so many things. Master Jin has always been very smart, but he has never done anything bad to anyone. Everything is out in the open. How should I put it? He is a person who doesn't want to suffer any loss and likes to haggle over small details."

"You still remember, we two became his apprentices, and we paid two dollars and fifty cents a month for tuition. Other masters wouldn't charge us, but he took the money and taught us very carefully. He was just a little stingy. My sister and I sent him fruits, seafood and snacks, but we never ate anything he had. Apart from teaching us the craft, he didn't care about anything else."

"I see. He's an old Pixiu. I don't know if it's right or wrong to bring him here this time. You two should be smarter in the future. You have to help me manage this garment factory. You should learn from Old Li. Old Li is a good person."

"Well, we got to know his daughter. She's a pretty good sister, hehe..."

(End of this chapter)