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After Laura saw Kadoorie Gardens, she bought the only big kickstone mansion on the beach, and the Stuart family moved from the Williams to Kadoorie Gardens, and at the same time changed Kadoorie Gardens to William Gardens.

Since it was not far from the Song house, Situ Nan wondered when he would go over to visit the Song family.

In particular, Song Jiashu, who almost became his New Year's friend, unfortunately passed away a year ago.

No matter how you say that Song Jiashu's experience has a lot in common with Situ Nan, if you have time, Situ Nan also wants to "visit" him.

Before Situ Nan could leave, Song Ziwen called first. He was going to take his brother-in-law and sister to visit William's Gardens.

Situ Nan sat for a while before hearing the sound of cars downstairs. The arrival of the Song family added a lot of excitement to the somewhat deserted William Garden.

When Situ Nan went downstairs, there were a lot of people, including Song Meiling, Song Ziliang, Song Zi'an, and Song Ailing's family.

What impressed Situ Nan was Song Ailing. At this time, Song Ailing was obviously dressed as a charming young woman, and she paid attention to maintaining her husband's face in her speech and demeanor, and at the same time did not snub anyone.

Situ Nan didn't dare to underestimate this woman, the patriarch behind the scenes of the Song family, who single-handedly promoted the marriage of Jiang and Song, and was one of the most powerful women.

Low-key, greedy. It's what history says about her, but that's only part of the story.

"I heard that Sister Song studied in the United States alone when she was young, and after being detained in San Francisco, she angrily denounced US President Roosevelt? I'm curious, can you say no? Situ Nan asked with a smile.

Song Ailing smiled slightly, she knew that Situ Nan was in the United States all the year round, and it was not surprising that she knew a little bit of her past.

"==== I was 5 years old at the time, and I took a boat by myself, and after more than a month, I finally came to San Francisco, but I was detained by customs. Everyone was gone, and I was the only one left in the empty dock, and I was scared and angry. Those US officials even said that I was a smuggler, clearly bullied me as a little girl, and discriminated against me as a Chinese!

= I was detained for a month, but I was rescued by my friends and was able to get out. It was so irritating and indignant to me that I couldn't help but rebuke Roosevelt when I met him later. Hehe, now more than ten years have passed, and President Roosevelt Sr. has also gone, and it is still embarrassing to think about the past. Song Ailing sighed.

At this time, what was shown in front of everyone was a girl who was self-improving, and her words resonated with everyone, and the atmosphere at the scene was a little dull.

Especially the brothers and sisters of the Song family, I feel that the eldest sister's contribution is not easy. Song Ziwen and Song Meiling were taken care of by their eldest sister when they were studying in the United States, but the eldest sister was their only reliance when they left their hometown.

Looking at the Song sisters' emotional appearance, Situ Nan regretted that he had provoked this inappropriate topic.

"Great! Sister Song, you are amazing! Although I also went to Europe to study alone since I was a child, compared to you, I want to be a spoiled princess. Laura laughed.

Then she jumped out of some interesting topics, and the atmosphere of the scene gradually became lively.

After some pleasantries, Situ Nan took Song Ziwen and Kong Xiangxi into a private room, while Laura and the women of the Song family were talking about the topics that their women cared about.

"Mr. Szeto, what an extraordinary! I had just come back from the William two days ago, and now I'm in William's Garden, and I'm just as surprised. Song Ziwen praised.

"Thank you. Ziwen can come often if he likes it, anyway, there are so many rooms, I welcome it at any time. Situ Nan smiled, but his eyes fell on Kong Xiangxi, who was beside Song Ziwen with a rich face

's face, slightly chubby, wearing a silk robe and a black gown, this is a typical squire of the Republic of China.

What is rare is that Kong Xiangxi's face has a somewhat kind smile, and he is born with a little affinity. But the short and sturdy beard of the lips told Situ Nan that affinity is the surface of this person, but in fact, he is a decisive and ruthless person at heart.

Well, sleek and scheming, that's what I'm talking about.

This is not a derogatory meaning, actually, few people who can get into high positions in the troubled times of the Republic of China are kind, they are all a group of black-bellied guys.

is very similar to the photos seen in history, Situ Nan recognized it at a glance. From the very beginning, Situ Nan secretly paid attention to Kong Xiangxi.

"Ahem. Mr. Szeto! Kong Xiangxi coughed, he felt that Situ Nan's gaze was different, and there was an indescribable meaning. However, Situ Nan had been staring at him for a long time, and he had to remind Situ Nan.

"Oh! I was distracted just now, sorry. Situ Nan smiled slightly and asked Kong Xiangxi, "Mr. Kong, what do you think of this house?" ”

"Good. From the design to the decoration, everything is exquisite, and it would be better if you added a few famous works to embellish one or two. Kong Xiangxi said, his eyes full of envy.

"What about Ziwen? Give some advice, I just took it from a foreign businessman, and I haven't had time to arrange one or two. Situ Nan asked Song Ziwen again.

"Good enough. I can't really find anything wrong with it. Song Ziwen said lightly.

Situ Nan nodded, and had a preliminary understanding of the two of them. In contrast, Kong Xiangxi is more materialistic, while Song Ziwen is a little lighter in this regard.

If you want to extend it a little, Kong Xiangxi's selfishness will be more realistic and sleek, but Song Ziwen is more reckless, and he is still a little proud and high in his bones.

However, at this time, Song Ziwen and Kong Xiangxi could not be compared with Situ Nan, so Situ Nan had the initiative to talk from the beginning.

Situ Nan asked about Kong Xiangxi's situation, and it was basically the same as what he knew. Although Kong Xiangxi is unknown, he is a person in Shanxi, vigorously responding to Yan Xishan's Shanxi industrial plan, setting up an industry, and being enthusiastic about education.

In particular, when a drought in Shanxi last year displaced millions of people, Kong Xiangxi organized a fundraising of nearly one million yuan for disaster relief, which greatly enhanced his reputation. With the addition of the name of a descendant of Confucius, the more famous he became, which also helped his business a lot.

After listening to Kong Xiangxi's situation, Situ Nan's impression of him changed a lot, and said with a smile: "Kong Xiangxi must have something to do today?" Something to say bluntly, I am a good friend, and you are his brother-in-law, you don't have to be polite. ”

"Good friends?" Song Ziwen was secretly happy after hearing this, although he knew that Situ Nan's words were a little polite, but he was a little moved in his heart.

"That's right. I know that Mr. Szeto has a close relationship with the American oil company, so could you introduce me to me, I would like to represent the kerosene business in the north. Kong Xiangxi said earnestly.

"Oh? That's it! Situ Nan was noncommittal after hearing this, and said in his heart: This Kong Xiangxi's eyes are really poisonous! Occidental Petroleum was planning to expand the northern market, and he came in time, and with his ability, he seemed to be a good partner.

However, the appetite of Western oil companies is relatively large, and they rarely grant exclusive agency rights, and generally set up their own branches in large cities in a province, and the branches absorb wealthy businessmen from the lower county to join, and these small franchisees sell kerosene candles to the towns and villages below.

As for the market in the big cities, it has directly become the dish of the Western oil company, and it is rarely distributed to others.

The business of Western Petroleum Company is mainly concentrated in the Yangtze River and coastal cities, as for the northern Henan, Zhili, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Mongolia and Northeast China, there is no high-level layout, generally from the franchisee to collect a large amount of franchise fees, and then hand over the local agency to the other party.

"Kong Xiangxi wants the agency of the northern provinces? Got too much of an appetite? Situ Nan looked at Kong Xiangxi playfully.

"Yes, it's big, but I'm confident. Unlike the provinces along the Yangtze River or the southeastern coast, it is best for foreign companies to hand over the agency of the northern provinces to us when the local operating costs are too high and the Western oil companies are unable to do so.

We have been operating in the local area for a long time, so we know the local market and will definitely open up the kerosene market in the north soon if we cooperate with us. Kong Xiangxi said confidently.

Situ Nan nodded, feeling that Kong Xiangxi's words made sense. "As far as I know, Kong Xiangxi, your family business, Xiangji Company, also acts as an agent for the kerosene candles of British businessmen in Asia, with all due respect, the Western Petroleum Company will not allow you to step on two boats with one foot." Situ Nan shook his head and said.

After listening to Situ Nan's words, his tone was not particularly opposed, Kong Xiangxi said in his heart, there is a play! When he came, Song Ziwen told SùKong Xiangxi that Situ Nan had a close relationship with Western oil companies, and if he could convince Situ Nan, then it would be almost the same as those Western oil companies.

"It's a good problem to solve. To tell the truth, the contract between Xiang Kee and Asia Ocean Oil Company expires in two months, and if we become the northern agent of Western Petroleum Company, we will naturally be desperate for it. Kong Xiangxi said with a smile. He then explained some of his plans for the northern kerosene market.

The plan is very feasible, it seems that Kong Xiangxi has really done a lot of work in this regard, what a caring person! It can be said that it is the partner that Western oil companies need, but it is not realistic to rashly hand over the agency of several northern provinces to the other party, at least let Lao Kong make a sum of blood.

Situ Nan thought to himself.

He raised his head, looked at Kong Xiangxi, who was looking forward to it, and Song Ziwen, who was concerned, and said with a smile: "That's it!" I can help you contact the top management of Occidental Petroleum and you can talk to them about the specifics when the time comes! Of course, I personally appreciate and look forward to Mr. Kong's success. ”

"Thank you!" Kong Xiangxi said gratefully, and couldn't help but bow slightly to Situ Nan. In order to win the northern agency of the Western Petroleum Company, he has sold the bad industry, borrowed a sum of money from various places, and even quietly embezzled the deposits of Yuhua Bank, a total of 2 million yuan. It's almost the attitude of smashing the pot and selling iron! If it doesn't work, it will be a very big blow to him.

Kong Xiangxi naturally did not have such an idea, since he acted as an agent for Asia Kerosene a few years ago, he has been keeping an eye on several major oil suppliers, and it turned out that the Western Petroleum Company has been developing rapidly in the south in the past few days, and it is faintly surpassing Mobil kerosene.

On the contrary, in the northern provinces, it is more sloppy. If their own Xiang Kee Company becomes their partner, it will not only greatly expand the market of Western Petroleum in the north, but also a rare opportunity for Xiang Kee Company, and it may not be able to become the top comprador in the north.

At the same time, Kong Xiangxi also inquired that the Western Petroleum Company Nanyang has invested heavily in oil field exploitation and built an oil refinery, and there is no problem with production capacity at all.

Originally, Kong Xiangxi planned to go directly to Occidental Petroleum Company, but he didn't expect to know from Song Ziwen that there was such a person as Situ Nan, who could easily build a relationship with Occidental Petroleum Company.

So, from the very beginning, he was very focused on today's face-to-face meeting.

After getting Situ Nan's promise, Kong Xiangxi went back satisfied. However, the women of the Song family stayed for the time being under Laura's kindness.

What are you busy with? Naturally, it's a matter for the William Foundation. After listening to Soong Meiling's introduction to St. John's University, Laura thought that St. John's University's philosophy was very much in line with the purpose of the William Foundation, so she dismissed the idea of setting up another stove and invested directly in St. John's University.

After hearing that Laura was in charge of the William Foundation, Song Meiling took the initiative to join the William Foundation and contribute to social education and medical care. Laura readily agreed. He also entrusted Song Meiling as a representative of the foundation to negotiate with St. John's University.

Soong's shrewdness and Laura's generosity made the William Foundation the second largest shareholder of St. John's University after the church. Although this shareholder ranking is not economically viable, it greatly expands the influence of the William Foundation in the world of education.

At the same time, it also promotes the cooperation between St. John's University and William University, sponsoring 20 outstanding students to study at William University every year, and cultivating many talents for Chinese education.

Later, the development of Fudan University, East China Normal University, East China Political Science and Law and other institutions of higher learning were inseparable from St. John's University, and they carved up St. John's University.

That's an afterword.

After returning from William's Garden, Kong Xiangxi was very excited. "If this happens, it won't be long before we become famous." Kong Xiangxi said.

Ai Ling nodded, her shrewd eyes rolled, and she said, "I see, that Situ Nan is much higher than me, and people don't care much about this money at all." But a little leakage from between his fingers is also our chance. This relationship must be managed well! I really didn't expect Ziwen to make such a friend, it's really good. ”

When Song Ailing was just in William's Garden, she vaguely felt that Song Meiling looked at Situ Nan with something wrong, but she didn't want to ask in detail.

If so====== Song Ailing suddenly thought of it far, far away.

"Alas! It's not easy to take care of this home! In the end, Song Ailing sighed deeply.

A few days later, Kong Xiangxi got his wish, and under Situ Nan's arrangement, he met Bill = Walt, the president of Occidental Petroleum China.

After the two men talked, Kong Xiangxi became the comprador manager of the western oil company in the northern Chinese provinces of Shanxi, Henan, Shaanxi, Zhili, Mongolia and Gansu, and could get a quarter of the profits, but at a considerable price.

Kong Xiangxi was responsible for the oil pool, transportation, and the establishment of sales channels, and the Western Petroleum Company was only responsible for transporting the oil to Tianjin Port, and then Kong Xiangxi arranged for the oil to be sold in various places.

Fortunately, a few years ago, when his Xiangji Company was acting as an agent for the Asia kerosene business in Shanxi, it established a sales channel in Shanxi. Kong Xiangxi only needs to open branches to other places or recruit local dealers to join in a step-by-step manner, which is cheaper for him.

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