A century-old wealthy family that rose from Shanghai

Chapter 12 Background
"Boss, we've learned something. Chen Guangliang did indeed set up a rickshaw dealership and owns three rickshaws!"

Wang Chengyun was so surprised that he bought three cars at once, which was a huge purchase.

"They're all idiot cars, right?"

The subordinate shook his head and said, "They're all legal cars with a 'big note'. I heard that Chen Guangliang was admired by the people in the Transportation Department of the Ministry of Works and received funding from a university professor, so they partnered to set up a car dealership."

Wang Chengyun was so shocked that he stood up and said in disbelief, "The transportation department also invested in it? And there's a professor sponsoring him?"

"Yes, otherwise they wouldn't be able to get a license. Besides, their cars are well protected (they work in three shifts, no rest), so we have no chance to steal them."

Wang Chengyun waved his hand and said, "Don't rush into it, things are a bit complicated now."

Since the other person has a background, it would be difficult for him to get what he wants if he acts rashly.

Isn’t the Transportation Department the department that specifically manages them?
If Wang's Car Dealership offends someone from the Traffic Department, even if it's just an ordinary employee, it will be in big trouble.

Unless, something more sinister comes.

The subordinate nodded and said, "It's really difficult to do it. Their three vehicles are on the road 24 hours a day and there is no place to park them."

Wang Chengyun could only swallow his anger temporarily.

Although the concessions were a mixed bag, they were generally orderly.

Rickshaw dealerships usually deal with ordinary rickshaw pullers by stealing their rickshaws and colluding with patrol police.

But now, Chen Guangliang also opened a car dealership, so naturally he would not be easily manipulated.

After handing over his shift, Chen Guangliang went to his second uncle's house for dinner.

He still gave his living expenses to his cousin and didn't have to cook.

Unfortunately, his cousin Yang Xiuying has not been very friendly to him recently. When they met, she snorted coldly and then placed the food in front of him very rudely.

"Little girl, you have a lot on your mind every day."

While eating the delicious meal, Chen Guangliang did not forget to educate the cook.

Yang Xiuying's appearance was indeed not to Chen Guangliang's liking, not to mention that she had never been educated, so the two of them definitely could not get together.

"It's better than turning your back on me after you become the boss!"

Yang Xiuying sat opposite Chen Guangliang angrily, fiddling with her fingers.

Chen Guangliang smiled and said, "How could I not recognize you? Your father, my second uncle, is now my partner. When we make money, you can move into those houses and live there, enjoying the good food and drinks."

When Yang Xiuying heard this, she was immediately surprised and asked, "Can we really move into those houses?"

What they live in cannot be called a house, it can only be called a "shed".

Residential properties in Shanghai can be divided into four categories:
The first class is the detached Western-style house. Those who live in this type of house usually have their own car, driver, servants, etc., and the owner is usually a wealthy or noble businessman.

The second option is to live in an apartment. Even affording one isn't easy, as renting one usually requires a down payment of around 400 to 500 yuan. Then there's the rent, which can be upwards of 100 yuan a month. Lu Xun, Xu Zhimo, and others lived in apartments like this.

The third category was the "Tingzijian" (literati's quarters). These were the worst-off rooms in the Shikumen (Shikumen) residential buildings that were proliferating in Shanghai at the time. These rooms, located above the kitchen and below the balcony, were approximately two meters high, six to seven square meters in area, and faced north. They were primarily used for storing miscellaneous items or housing servants. Many intellectuals, like Guo Moruo, known for his "loser tendencies," who came to Shanghai to make a living, often sought shelter in these types of houses. This led to the creation of a term specifically for these tenants: "Tingzijian literati."

The fourth category is shantytowns. Shantytowns can be good or bad, and the shantytowns in Fangua Lane are undoubtedly the worst in Shanghai.

"There's always a chance. Isn't this already getting better?"

Yang Xiuying immediately felt happy. She felt that her cousin was a very capable person.

"Brother Liang, I've followed you for a week. What do you think of my performance?" Lin Feng put two pears on the table and asked with a hopeful look.

Chen Guangliang chewed his meal and said, "Well, we can start. How about this, tomorrow you'll drive our rickshaw during the day, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., every ten days? How about that?"

This week, he and He Xiangdong both work twelve-hour shifts.

He was fine, sometimes just giving the car to Lin Feng and letting him drive for an hour or two. He Xiangdong would drive for twelve hours, and although he was also very motivated, it was too tiring.

In fact, even though rickshaw drivers have to drive for ten hours a day, the time with passengers on the rickshaw basically does not exceed four or five hours.

Even so, it's very tiring.

Lin Feng said happily: "Okay, thank you Brother Liang!"

Chen Guangliang immediately made a promise and said, "Afeng, you have to remember my words and work harder. Save some money so that you can invest in the new rickshaw when you buy it. Only then can you earn enough money to marry a wife."

With just these two simple sentences, Lin Feng almost kowtowed in gratitude.

"I will listen to Brother Liang. From now on, if Brother Liang tells me to go east, I will never go west."

Chen Guangliang nodded. These people were his "influence". Compared with other capitalists, he knew better how to win people's loyalty.

He can regard a rickshaw as a 'boat' and invite the rickshaw drivers to become shareholders.

In other words, if Changjiang Rickshaw Company is officially registered as a company, then the rickshaws under it will also be "independent." Perhaps these ten rickshaws are owned by a few shareholders, but the other five may be new shareholders.

"Manager Chen, can I join your company as a rickshaw driver?"

A young man whom Chen Guangliang knew also came to him.

"Yes, Brother Shan, of course you can. However, this line of work does have its tricks. So, you should first prepare to take time to familiarize yourself with the roads and buildings in the concession. Once you're familiar with them, you can resign. This way, you won't waste time."

"Okay, thank you, Manager Chen!"

"Just call me Aliang."

"That won't do. You're the boss now!"

Chen Guangliang waved his hands. He has indeed become a celebrity in this area, and many people regard him as an 'idol'!

Some people even hoped that he would give them a job. Chen Guangliang would not refuse them, but would just let them prepare first. When there was a vacancy, he would give them priority.

Changjiang Car Dealership will never be satisfied with only three cars.

With a strong partner like Li Chao, the expansion will surely be fast, and even if it is a fake car, it can be done "seamlessly".

"Cousin, you are so awesome now!"

"Go wash the dishes"

"Humph"

Although Yang Xiuying was dissatisfied with Chen Guangliang's attitude, she quickly brought a cup of boiled water and placed it in front of him.

Chen Guangliang sat on the table and chairs in front of his second uncle's house, took out paper and pen, and started to sort out the situation of the car dealership.

According to the current situation, the monthly "net profit" of Changjiang Car Dealership can reach over 80 oceans, and the "wild car" has greatly improved its efficiency.

Then in late June, Changjiang Car Dealership could buy another "fake car" and Li Chao would find a way to put a fake license plate on it, so the risk would be very small.

But Chen Guangliang is still very dissatisfied with this speed of development.

After all, for a modern person, it is necessary to fully consider and utilize the principle of "leverage".

The idea of ​​"doing as much as you can with the money you have" is absolutely not advisable.

“It would be great if we could get a bank loan!”

"More funds can also be raised from the hands of the drivers."

(End of this chapter)