A century-old wealthy family that rose from Shanghai

Chapter 10 Yangtze River Motors
After the partners' meeting and dinner was almost over, Chen Guangliang saw everyone out.

"Hey, Afeng, you're here too?"

Lin Feng hurriedly came up to him shyly and said, "Brother Liang, I've become familiar with many roads and places in the past month. I want you to introduce me to being a rickshaw driver."

Chen Guangliang patted Lin Feng on the shoulder and said, "That's perfect. We're going to buy a rickshaw soon. You can follow me first. After you get familiar with it for a while, how about pulling a rickshaw on your own?"

The reason why he was able to pull the cart independently a month ago was that his second uncle, who was an old veteran in the industry, had been preparing for it half a year ago.

Lin Feng was surprised. He didn't expect that Brother Liang was so capable.

"Okay, thank you, Brother Liang, I promise to do a good job!"

"We are all brothers, you are welcome."

There is naturally no problem in letting Lin Feng be his follower. After all, Chen Guangliang will not always pull a rickshaw.

Based on his current investment, Chen Guangliang earns more than 300 oceans a year, so he will soon no longer need to pull the cart himself, but can focus on expansion.

Saturday, September 1927, 5.

In an open space in Fangua Lane, three brand new rickshaws were neatly parked.

Chen Guangliang, Li Chao, Yang Qingshan, He Xiangdong, Pan Cheng. A total of nine shareholders, plus an apprentice Lin Feng, all changed into clean clothes and pinned small red flowers on their chests to celebrate the opening of "Yangtze River Car Dealership".

Of course, the so-called "Yangtze River Car Dealership" was not registered and did not have an office building. It was just a verbal name.

There were some people nearby watching the fun, mostly women and children. Many of the children were naked and looked dirty, but that still couldn't stop everyone from wanting to watch the fun.

Li Chao looked at this makeshift team without looking down on them. After all, if it weren't for Chen Guangliang, he would at most just get a little extra money from reselling license plates from the Traffic Department.

But now it is different. He is investing, and the owner of this car dealership, Chen Guangliang, is very capable.

Li Chao said happily: "Manager Chen, please say a few words!"

Chen Guangliang serves as the general manager of "Yangtze River Car Dealership", and the others are shareholders or employees.

He tidied his clothes, then stood in front of three rickshaws and said confidently:

"The Yangtze River Motor Company was established today. Do you know why I named it 'Yangtze River Motor Company'?"

"The Yangtze River does not discriminate against small streams, and therefore it can flow thousands of miles. At its source, the Yangtze River is a mere trickle, but as it flows eastward, it gathers countless tributaries and forms the might of an ocean."

"That's why we call it the Yangtze River Car Business, meaning we are just a trickle now, but sooner or later it will become an ocean."

Not many people could understand it, but everyone knew that Chen Guangliang was a cultured person.

Li Chao was even more surprised. This partner, who was six years younger than him, gave him so many surprises.

Next, Chen Guangliang asked Li Chao to say a few words.

Among so many partners, Li Chao's status is equal to his, or even surpasses him. After all, the network of relationships in the Transportation Department is really too important.

If Li Chao had not joined, Chen Guangliang, his second uncle and He Xiangdong would have had to buy a licensed rickshaw; when they made money, they could get an unlicensed rickshaw.

Development would be much slower that way, and there would be no "backbone".

Li Chao said happily, "What Manager Chen said just now really inspired me, and I see a bright future for Changjiang Motors. Don't worry, everyone. Although I work in the Transportation Department, I can still be of great help to the company, and I know a lot of people there."

There was thunderous applause.

As rickshaw drivers, how could we not know that Li Chao was a "noble man".

With this, Changjiang Car Dealership was established and immediately put into operation.

There were nine rickshaw pullers in total, including Lin Feng.

Two licensed rickshaws, working exactly three shifts;
Another unlicensed rickshaw, with the help of Li Chao, was fitted with a fake license plate, making it almost indistinguishable from the real thing.

Because the license plate was obtained from the Traffic Department, but it is not in the registration book.

This unlicensed vehicle will be temporarily pulled by Chen Guangliang and He Xiangdong, each of whom will drive it for twelve hours at first, and then they will be divided into three shifts after Lin Feng leaves.

Chen Guangliang sat on the rickshaw and instructed Lin Feng to pull the rickshaw.

Anyway, he doesn't have to rely on pulling a cart to make money, and he still has nearly ten dollars in his hands.

“Sometimes, when customers knock on the left handrail, they mean for you to walk on the left!”

Chen Guangliang knocked on the handrail of the rickshaw a few times to share his experience.

"Yeah, Liang brother."

"Also, try to obey traffic rules. If you get caught by the patrol, you'll be fined."

“How much will be deducted?”

"Don't even think about escaping without a horn or two. If you're caught, you'll cry poor the first time."

"I know, just pretending to be pitiful."

Well, we're all from the lower classes, so we're all pitiful, even without pretending. But reality is often very discouraging. Some private rickshaws that violate traffic regulations are often let off by the patrol officers in the concessions. On the other hand, if a public rickshaw is caught, it will definitely be ripped off, and half a day's work will basically be for nothing.

After some instruction, Chen Guangliang started to pull the cart and pick up passengers himself, while Lin Feng started to run after him; sometimes, Chen Guangliang instructed Lin Feng to pick up passengers, and he followed beside him.

True teaching by example.

This "fake license plate car" was rented by Chen Guangliang to pick up passengers from 6 am to 6 pm, and then He Xiangdong took over the night shift.

The reason why the two of them drove a "fake license plate car" was because only they were smarter and could deal with trouble well.

After Lin Feng takes over, the number can be increased to three shifts.

Although Lin Feng is not as smart as He Xiangdong, he has a good body and is very loyal and reliable, so Chen Guangliang is willing to take him as his apprentice.

Everything went very smoothly. After nearly twelve hours, Chen Guangliang actually earned more than 90 cents. Of course, it was indeed hard work.

I returned to Fangua Lane to hand over my shift and happened to meet everyone.

Chen Guangliang asked the other two drivers: "How is it? Can you make a living in eight hours?"

Pan Cheng said, "No problem. I made more than 50 cents today, which is more than before."

He is also the one that Chen Guangliang values ​​the most. He is big in build, only in his twenties, and has a loyal character.

Another person said, "I'm almost there, but I still make 50 cents. Eight hours is not bad. No time is wasted, and the rent is 15 cents less."

Chen Guangliang then said, "Well, as long as you're willing to work, eight hours is no worse than the original ten hours. It was a bit of a waste of time anyway."

Afterwards, everyone took over the shift.

Chen Guangliang said to He Xiangdong: "Be careful"

He Xiangdong nodded and said, "Don't worry, Manager Chen, it's flawless."

There were good market peaks in all three time periods.

Even if it is the early morning shift, it actually ends at 10 o'clock in the morning, so it can attract a lot of passengers, and the rental fee is only 30 cents, which greatly reduces the pressure.

After the smooth handover, Chen Guangliang took out 40 cents and gave it to Lin Feng.

"Here, let's split it!"

Lin Feng quickly said: "Brother Liang, I'm still an apprentice, how can I get a salary!"

Chen Guangliang stuffed it directly into his hands and said, "Apprentices don't need to eat!"

"Thank you, Brother Liang. I will do my best."

Patting Lin Feng on the shoulder, the two of them went home for dinner.

Of course Chen Guangliang changed his clothes and went to his second uncle's house.

My aunt happened to be coming home from get off work. She looked excited but said, "Guangliang, why did you arrange for your second uncle to work the early morning shift? Won't there be fewer customers? And it's not safe!"

Yang Qingshan pushed his wife, meaning that she should not say anything disunited.

"It's fair to rotate every ten days."

"That's pretty good. Guangliang is really promising. He made your second uncle the boss in no time!"

Yang Qingshan suddenly said awkwardly: "What nonsense are you talking about? They are called shareholders and partners. Guangliang and Mr. Li are the real bosses."

Chen Guangliang waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "It's the same. We are all bosses and shareholders."

My aunt is just outspoken, there is nothing wrong with her otherwise.

In the past, my second uncle took care of him and my aunt never said a word about him.

But the next words from his aunt almost made Chen Guangliang spit out his food.

"Guangliang, how do you feel about Xiuying?"

Yang Xiuying was sitting aside, and her face suddenly felt hot.

Chen Guangliang didn't want to mess around, so he said immediately, "Aunt, Xiuying and I are cousins. If we get married and have children, they will have children with dementia. This is scientifically proven. You are just following old-fashioned ideas."

What is needed is decisiveness. There must not be any room for maneuver, otherwise it will harm both others and yourself.

My aunt wanted to say something, but Yang Qingshan said decisively: "Women, listen to Guangliang, they are not suitable."

In fact, Yang Qingshan did not believe what Chen Guangliang said, but he knew that Chen Guangliang was no longer his nephew. He was the "boss" now and might become a big boss in the future.

And my daughter is so chubby, it would be strange if anyone would like her.

He is good at business, willing to learn knowledge, and young. It is inevitable that his nephew will become successful in the future, and there will be no problem for him to marry a young lady.

(End of this chapter)