Reborn in America, I'm serious about making money.

After finalizing the cooperation agreement with the import and export company, Zhang San and Allen returned to Los Angeles to set up a packing company and then contacted the waste paper processing department there.

Then Zhang San used his contract with the APP company to enter into a credit agreement with Citibank (that's what they call it in mainland China; in North America it's called the City Bank of New York), for a credit line of 20 million US dollars.

With the first five million dollars, Zhang San bought a packing company, including the premises and equipment, and started his "junk" collection business. It can be said that the cost in North America is very low, only one-tenth of that in mainland China. With the addition of shipping costs, he can still make a lot of money.

However, this waste paper is much cleaner than the waste paper on the mainland. Back then, when the paper industry queen collected waste paper from Hong Kong, it was mixed with water, which was considered good. Some of it also contained mud, sand, and pebbles, and even worse, it contained adhesive tape. In Hong Kong in the 1980s and 90s, this kind of waste paper business was in the hands of triads.

After returning, Jim also sent word that they were lacking food, water, and daily necessities.

"Jim, ask them if they want to sell airplanes. If they do, we can trade with them for goods."

Zhang San thought of that extraordinary person, the tycoon who traded goods for airplanes.

"Okay, Stephen."

"Do you have enough money? I'll transfer some to you as activity expenses."

"Just transfer $50,000; the cost of living here is very low." Jim was pleased to hear Zhang San's generosity.

A week later, news came that they were willing to sell the plane. One transport plane would cost ten million US dollars. This price was not high. Through official channels, it would be less than forty million RMB. Of course, through unofficial channels, it would be equivalent to one hundred million RMB.

"Tell them to lower the price; this price is too high, especially since it's secondhand. Ask them, and they'll say five million dollars. We'll send them the supplies."

Zhang San contacted the Shanghai Import & Export Corporation, asking if they could deliver the goods he needed to the big brother in the north. The other party immediately agreed, as they were a state-owned enterprise.

The shipping from Los Angeles to Shanghai was arranged by an import/export company, and the freight was very cheap, so the cost was factored into the import/export company's bill.

Unlike other goods, this shipment consisted entirely of containers filled with waste paper, resulting in a significantly reduced carrying capacity.

The import and export company received thanks from China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, who felt it had saved them a lot of money; on the other hand, it also received thanks from Zhang San; it can be said that the import and export company achieved a win-win situation, well, it won twice.

Originally worried that the other party was a fraudulent import and export company, they finally felt relieved, and they could also get what the other party wanted.

And so Jim became the liaison for the Big Brother in the North; when they received the first shipment, they accepted Jim. After all, how could a swindler deliver several train cars of the food and light industrial products they needed most?

Zhang San contacted the import and export company again to ask if they needed any transport planes or passenger planes, because Jim had already finalized an order for twelve aircraft with them, and there might be more to come.

Upon hearing this, the other party was astonished. Unable to make a decision immediately, they could only report to their superiors, saying that they had a huge order—so big that it included four airplanes.

The other party only wants four aircraft, so Zhang San plans to set up an aircraft leasing company for the remaining eight planes.

This news immediately attracted widespread attention, and the business deal was naturally going to happen; the communication between the two parties was very quick this time, and they inquired not only about the details of the transaction, but also about the amount of the transaction.

If purchasing a Tu-154 aircraft costs 60 million RMB, while purchasing a Boeing aircraft costs 200 to 300 million RMB, then purchasing the older brother's aircraft is certainly more appropriate.

Actually, someone was also in contact about this matter, namely that legendary figure, but Zhang San beat him to it.

The rest was easy. A steady stream of goods, mainly light industrial products, were shipped to our big brother in the north, and planes from there arrived on time for delivery.

Unlike the original timeline, where 500 train cars of supplies and four airplanes were originally needed, this time only 1,000 train cars were used. The import and export company was very grateful to Zhang San for bringing them airplanes and exporting their goods.

At the same time, they also used their connections to finalize an agreement with their aircraft leasing company, which is still in the planning stages.

In order to maintain the long-term business relationship between the two parties, it is not Zhang San's habit to only go and never come back; what will be used for future transactions?

The first thing, of course, was shirts and T-shirts. Wouldn't a shirt cost one dollar? Zhang San started looking for partners all over the United States, preparing to turn these into dollars.

He designed several T-shirts, one of which cost only ten dollars and won an order from Walmart.

Helen also realized that Zhang San's actions were simply amazing; she had never seen making money in such a way.

Before Christmas, the cooperation between the APP company and Zhang San's New Time and Space Software Company had come to an end. The other party's computer sales had increased significantly, which benefited Zhang San's office, so the other party now wanted to continue the contract.

CEO John wanted to continue the contract, but Zhang San said, "My software can help your company sell computers."

John thought for a moment and said, "That's true."

"I have a proposal: we can have a 1:1 stock swap."

Zhang San's suggestion was immediately met with opposition, with the other party saying, "That's impossible."

"No, that's possible. If we swap shares 1:1, do you know what that will bring you? I'm at a huge disadvantage here." Zhang San wanted to use the name of the APP company to launch his own operating system, which he had already named NTOS.

"No," John refused decisively. He said, "That's impossible. We can buy you out; we'll give you a very high price."

"Then there's nothing to discuss. Our software will not be exclusively distributed by you."

CEO John was also helpless, knowing that this was the general trend and there was nothing he could change.

APP Company's APP OFFIEC has also gained market recognition and is much easier to use than MS Office.

Since that's the case, we'll have to find another way.

If your app company doesn't want this incredible wealth, then you'll have to take a gamble; if you don't hurry, in a few years, Microsoft will release WIN95.

Then let's hold a press conference to increase brand awareness and attract investment from large institutions. He has a large number of patents.

However, he couldn't be the one to take the lead; he had to find someone else. Who should he ask? Zhang San turned his head to the side again and looked at Allen, who was watching TV.

Allen suddenly shivered and muttered, "It's getting a bit cold today."