At this time, China was in short supply of ocean-going ships, but the volume of foreign trade was getting bigger and bigger, and the lack of tonnage had reached a very exaggerated number. As for the crew, not to mention the sailors, even the reserve captains of the Hujiang Maritime Academy could not find an ocean-going ship for internship, so they could only use offshore and inland river ships to make do with it, and there was no shortage at all. Therefore, there is no need to worry about the business of ocean shipping. In fact, with $2 million to charter these three ships, removing all the tax deed expenses, Jing Jian only took 20% of the profit, and if he didn't share $1 million in net profits a year, he could already be ashamed to jump into the sea. Yes, that's how profitable!

Some people may wonder, why doesn't the country charter its own boats? The truth is actually very simple, do you have dollars?

Some people may also ask, then why not organize the export of seafarers' labor? The answer is also very simple: ocean shipping is a fairly transparent market in the world, and several seafarers' unions are also very powerful, if you want low-wage vicious competition? It is simply impossible. Therefore, the state can only export a small amount of labor services, and it cannot change the situation of more porridge and less monks.

Some people may also ask, if it is so profitable, why don't foreign shipowners make it themselves, but think of leasing? Ahem, this question ...... it? Let's talk about the income briefly!

The annual salary of ordinary sailors abroad is more than 50,000 US dollars, while the domestic boatswain is probably less than 5,000 yuan a year. If calculated on the black market, the income gap will be close to 100 times, not to mention, there are also high benefits such as insurance abroad. In terms of salary, the annual expenses of foreign countries are one or two million dollars more than those in China. Therefore, instead of bothering to make millions of hard-earned money, it is better to rent out hundreds of thousands.

In fact, if you think about it, you can understand that just after the reform and opening up, how many small sampans did the China COSCO Group have? In the end, it was not the whole world that bought ports to play? This shows the degree of profiteering.

As for the new ship ordered, the cost should be around $15 million. The annual rent is 1 million, the dividend is 3, 400,000, and the yield is more than 8%, which is also a very normal loan interest rate.

Therefore, Jing Jian did not suffer a loss in this business. The only thing that is a bit risky is that in the end, he may not get much in dollars, and he may get a lot of yuan. But...... Does Jing Jian care? There are simply too many places in China that need to use the renminbi.

In addition, to show sincerity, show strength, support China's shipbuilding industry, and facilitate the development of Chongming Island, Jing Jian himself will also need a fleet in the future...... These other benefits will also be extremely profitable.

When Li Wenxin heard this, he wanted to agree on the spot. Not to mention anything else, the cost of buying a new ship is more than 10 million US dollars, and chartering a ship can also earn several million US dollars in foreign exchange every year, and it is a net income, and it is completely in line with the policy, and there is not the slightest political risk, so a fool should not want it. Fortunately, he was still very urban, suppressed the excitement in his heart, and smiled: "Mr. Jetton, do you have any other investment plans for your company?"

"Yes, Mr. Mayor. Jetton smiled and nodded, "The initial construction of the Golden Island, and the subsequent development, will definitely attract a large number of foreign people to enter and even live for a long time." We need to have a large commercial and residential area near the wharf, at least a five-star hotel, a modern office building, a modern shopping mall, villas for sale and rent, high-end apartments, and ancillary entertainment venues...... I don't want to hide it, Mr. Mayor, but in order to make these experts and guests feel at home, we want to open up certain gray areas, such as gambling, drinking, etc. ”

"Is that so?" would never have been said in public. But in order to attract investment, forming some kind of tacit understanding, and being able to talk about it later, is not a big obstacle. Anyway, according to the plan, Chinese are not allowed to enter this large commercial and residential area, "Mr. Jetton, I will bring your opinions into the country." Rest assured, we will get back to you as soon as possible. ”

"Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Then let's talk about the planning of the industrial zone......"

Jiang Zhijiao, who was listening on the sidelines, had no intention of following the conversation, when he heard that there could be such an "independent kingdom" in China, and even a limited number of gray areas such as open gambling, Jiang Zhijiao couldn't help but think, if it can succeed, how much money should Xiaojian's family make?

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The weekend has passed, and today is a new day of stock market trading. Before the opening of the market, quite a number of brokerages and investors were staring at the Microsoft stock, but after the opening of the market, they were all surprised, Microsoft was still trading, the White Lotus did not make an announcement at all, nor did it hold more than 5% of the shares, let alone suspend trading for a day. In the midst of the consternation, a wave of anger rose up in all of them...... We're all fucking fooled by that flower!

Subsequently, panic selling poured out, and the stock price fell like a flood, and the market was full of wailing......

And just when the stock price fell, Kent also rushed to the well company with a blue face. As soon as he saw Kent coming, Jetton hurriedly introduced the two parties: "This is Mr. Kent from White Lotus Network International. ”

"This is Mayor Li of Hujiang City. ”

"Hello. ”

"Fortunately. ”

After sitting down, Kent first apologized: "Mr. Mayor, ladies and gentlemen, I should have visited earlier, but there have been some major changes in the company, which has postponed it to this day. Please bear with me if I am lazy. ”

"You're welcome. Li Wenxin smiled, "Your company is busy acquiring Microsoft, we would like to express our heartfelt congratulations on this, and wish your company prosperity." ”

Originally, it was just a polite remark on the scene. Unexpectedly, when he said this, Kent suddenly became angry: "Don't hide it from Mr. Mayor, our acquisition cannot be said to be a complete failure, but there is already little hope." ”

"Huh?" The sudden accident made the members of the delegation exclaim in unison. Li Wenxin hurriedly asked, "How can this be?"

"Discrimination, barriers, Wall Street and those high-tech companies collude with each other to maliciously block us, use the money in their hands, and manipulate stock prices. And according to our assessment, the value of Microsoft's investment has been significantly reduced, so we will re-evaluate this acquisition. It's not that the boss doesn't have any money, but if you buy it again, it's not worth it!" Speaking of excitement, Kent even waved his arms a few times.

Obviously, in several "exchanges" before and after, Jing Jian's brainwashing of Kent was quite successful. And now Kent, he has completely become Jing Jian's brainless fan. At this time, Kent is also indignant at the loss of the opportunity to become a major shareholder of Microsoft!