A century-old wealthy family that rose from Shanghai

Chapter 44 Tricycle?
Back to Changjiang Car Dealership.

Li Chao happened to be there too, and he hurriedly asked, "I heard that you went to discuss the lottery with Gu Zhuxuan. Why didn't you tell me in advance so I could have Section Chief Smith intervene and he wouldn't dare to do anything rash."

The Transportation Department of the Municipal Council is specifically responsible for this aspect, and Gu Zhuxuan will definitely give it face.

However, Chen Guangliang also had concerns. That is, sending Smith for such a small matter would give this foreigner a bad impression - this person is not good at doing things, and everything has to trouble him, which would be detrimental to future cooperation.

So if you can do it yourself, it’s best to do it yourself.

"The matter is resolved. We don't have to pay Gu Zhuxuan. And it wouldn't be good to alarm Mr. Smith. Not only would that make Smith feel troubled, but it would also really offend Gu Zhuxuan. When the time comes, Gu Zhuxuan can use other tricks. We can't bother Smith with everything."

Chen Guangliang's words surprised Li Chao, He Xiangdong, Zhou Xinggao and Lin Feng as well.

Is it so easy to solve the problem?

Li Chao asked curiously, "How did Gu Zhuxuan agree to this?"

Chen Guangliang laughed and said, "He wanted to win me over. Besides, we've only been open for more than three months, so we'll just let it go."

Li Chao knew that things would not be that simple!
However, he knew this partner and knew he was very smart, so he didn't ask any further questions.

He left after talking about many things with Li Chao.

Li Chao is now very dedicated to the Changjiang Car Dealership, which is a good thing for Chen Guangliang.

As Chen Guangliang's ally and good friend, their cooperation will continue.

Even in the future, Li Chao will most likely quit his job in the Transportation Department and join Changjiang Vehicle Dealership.

He is also the most ideal successor to the position of "general manager" after Chen Guangliang ventures into other industries.

Professor Zhang

"Xiao Chen, I'm here to give you a magazine. 'Camel Xiangzi' has been serialized in the bimonthly 'Life'."

Chen Guangliang took the magazine and invited Zhang Qihua to sit down in his office for tea.

After flipping through it, Chen Guangliang found the serialized manuscript of "Camel Xiangzi" and said, "I believe it will cause a great social response. Of course, Professor Zhang's writing skills are also impeccable."

Zhang Qihua also said generously at this time: "It is also thanks to you that you gave me the subject matter, otherwise I would not have thought of writing such an article."

He Xiangdong, who was pouring tea, became curious. He didn't expect that the boss knew about this kind of knowledge. He was really knowledgeable.

The skills that the boss has demonstrated now already include being able to read English newspapers, being able to read and calculate, and understanding economics, and now he has added the ability to understand literature.

Chen Guangliang laughed and said, "I just hope someone speaks up for us rickshaw pullers. I don't really understand the article!"

In front of intellectuals, you must show your concern for the country and the people, otherwise there will be no common language.

Zhang Qihua agreed, "Indeed, rickshaw pullers engage in long-term physical labor, which leads to various health problems, yet the wages are low. However, this kind of thing can't be solved by writing an article. I just hope the government will pay attention and try to reduce the concentration of license plates in the hands of large rickshaw companies, so that every rickshaw puller has the right to own his own rickshaw. Of course, shares are also a good option, and more realistic. After all, even a rickshaw is basically unaffordable for most people."

Finally, he added that Zhang Qihua understood that the shareholding system of the Yangtze River Vehicle Company allowed many drivers who could not even afford a rickshaw to truly enjoy the right to "own" a rickshaw.

This is definitely a good deed, so he also admires Chen Guangliang's character.

After a moment of reflection, Chen Guangliang said, "Actually, attracting public attention will be very helpful in improving the living conditions of rickshaw pullers. Furthermore, I have a plan for rickshaw renovations. Once implemented, it will at least address the physical injuries suffered by rickshaw pullers."

"what's the plan?"

Zhang Qihua couldn't help but ask.

But on second thought, this might be someone else's trade secret.

Chen Guangliang said, "Integrate the bicycle and the rickshaw. Of course, please ask Professor Zhang to keep it confidential for me, because I don't have the ability to implement this plan at the moment, but I will definitely be able to do it within three to five years." An idea flashed through Zhang Qihua's mind, the integration of "bicycle and rickshaw", that is, the rickshaw driver rides a bicycle to pull the rickshaw behind!

Is this realistic?

However, he still believed in Chen Guangliang and said, "Of course! I was right about you, Xiao Chen. You are a genius and you also have a helpful heart."

Ashamed!
Chen Guangliang's original intention of letting rickshaw drivers join the group was simply to do more with the least amount of money;

Now, in the eyes of many people, he is doing good things.

Including the rickshaw pullers, they were all grateful to him!
"Thank you for the award"

three days later.

Chen Guangliang took his own rickshaw and headed towards Jing'an Temple Road (Nanjing West Road) and Yuyuan Road. Today he was going to look at a piece of land.

He was so happy that he couldn't express it in words. It was the first time in his two lives that he bought land, and it was land in Shanghai. Just thinking about it was exciting enough.

When we arrived at the site, we asked the rickshaw to wait there and rented a class for today.

Soon, Chen Guangliang arrived at the land to be sold.

The newspaper said that the area of ​​this land is 3 mu, equivalent to 7 basketball courts or one-third of a football field.

A bespectacled real estate agent introduced, "Mr. Chen, this piece of land has been vacant. The original owner was a British man, and now he's ready to sell it. You called right after the news was released!"

Chen Guangliang nodded and said, "My car dealership is expanding, so I'm looking for a suitable location. I'm very satisfied with this piece of land. What's the price?"

This is a nice piece of land!

Although the most expensive land in Shanghai is currently concentrated in the Bund area, the land he owns today will also be a commercial center in the future.

It is now called Jing'ansi Road, and four or five years later it was called Nanjing West Road. Later generations' Nanjing West Road was a shopping center street with buildings such as Jing'ansi, Hang Lung Plaza, Meilong Town Plaza, and Taifook Plaza.

Of course, this piece of land today is sandwiched between Yuyuan Road and Jing'an Temple Road, and should belong to the scope of Yuyuan Road. It is located in the area facing west of Jing'an Temple, and it is a full 3 mu and 7 fen of land.

"5200 taels of silver! That's the price the British owner wants. No bargaining! If he wasn't planning to return home, I believe the price would be even higher."

Chen Guangliang immediately calculated in his mind that the unit price was only 1400 yuan per acre, which was extremely cheap.

Of course, it is worth mentioning that although this is also a public concession, it has already fallen into the category of "road construction beyond the boundary" (the concession expanded outward through road construction, and the actual ownership is controversial). It is located in the hinterland between the western end of Jing'ansi Road and Yuyuan Road, so the price is so cheap.

"Are the formalities complete and can the transfer be legal?"

"Don't worry about that. The owner is still in the Shanghai Stock Exchange, and the deed (certificate) is in his hands."

"Okay, let's make an appointment and go to the law firm to sign the contract together."

Since the contract was signed by a foreigner, Li Chao had to be brought along as well. His English was much better than Chen Guang's.

"No problem, Mr. Chen is a straightforward person. Of course, this piece of land definitely has great potential for appreciation."

"Haha, I use it myself. I won't sell it no matter how much it appreciates in value."

In fact, Chen Guangliang was smiling in his heart.

Although this piece of land is located in a marginal area, there is no problem in increasing its value several times within three years.

　[PS Reference: In 1927, renowned Shanghai lawyer Wu Kaisheng bought a piece of land for 3000 taels of silver. Just over three years later, he resold it for ten times the price. Renowned Chinese medicine practitioner Chen Cunren of the Republic of China spent 5200 yuan to purchase a three-acre and seven-fen plot of land at Jing'an Temple Road and Yuyuan Road. Less than three years later, he sold it for 3 yuan, a price that rose to 10 yuan a few years later.]

　　
　
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