Chapter VII Shanghai Partnership

Nanxun has a big silk line called "Xing Zhengmao Silk Line", and the boss Xing Gengxing has been in business for eight generations and has rich family resources.

I heard that Liu Yong made a lot of money in Shanghai, and Xing Gengxing and his friend Zhang Yuping invited Liu Yong to drink tea and came to inquire about the situation.

In a teahouse along the river. Liu Yong, Xing Gengxing, and Zhang Yuping were talking heart-to-heart.

Xing Gengxing said: Liu Xian's nephew, I heard that the market of Shanghai silk has been very different recently, and every household does not dare to buy it, how do you grasp it?

Liu Yong said frankly: I think the market is down, it is related to the current season, typhoons at sea, the outer ships cannot come in, once the weather improves, the outer ships come in, the price is bound to go up, I seized this opportunity.

Xing Gengxing said: Although the virtuous nephew is superior, I don't know what your plans are next?

Liu Yong's heart moved, and then said: Shanghai does not have a foothold, I am considering opening a branch, so that I can hoard and buy and sell at will, low in and high in high.

Xing Gengxing said with a smile: The virtuous nephew has been smart since he was a child, although he has been a brother with my dog, how can you be smart and open-minded in my family. Not having a foothold in Shanghai is really the best policy.

Zhang Yuping also seconded the proposal on the side, saying: I think this is a good way.

Liu Yong agitated and said: Uncle Xing, let's fight for shares, Nanxun and Shanghai are one-stop, and the acquisition, transportation, and shipment are all handled by themselves, and there is no middleman to make the difference, and they will definitely make a lot of money.

Xing Gengxing also felt that this idea was really good, and then said: The idea is good, but my Xing family has been in business for a long time, and the signboard is loud, and the Shanghai Silk Company, which is a joint stock, must play the brand of the firm name of 'Xing Zhengmao Silk Company'.

Liu Yong thought to himself: Since it is a joint venture of the three companies, why do you put gold on the face of the Xing family? felt uncomfortable, and then said: In this case, the junior has to report to his father to see how much foundation my family has.

Xing Gengxing said: We each occupy one-third, if there is a shortage in your family, we will give you a cushion first.

Zhang Yuping also agreed.

When he returned home, Liu Yong told his wife about the three-person merger.

His wife Yuhui didn't wait for Liu Yong to finish speaking, so she said: It is unbelievable, the three families are in partnership, and the risk is small.

Liu Yong said: Do you know that the three partnerships should be listed separately, and Boss Xing has to hang the sign of the firm name of 'Xing Zhengmao Silk Company'. This is clearly a gold paste on the Xing family's face.

His wife Yuhui smiled and said: This is called a great fortune. If there is gold on people's faces, there will be silver on your faces. We now have a few dollars, and it's called 'borrowing chickens to lay eggs.'" Wait until you are strong enough to reason.

Liu Yong suddenly realized and said with a smile: It seems that Ah Hui's insight is extraordinary.

There is a Daqing teahouse in Nanxun Yong'an Bridge.

On the night of early autumn, the moonlight is reflected on the surface of the river, sparkling, reflecting a beautiful picture of the water town.

Leaning against the window, at a table, Liu Yong, Xing Gengxing, and Zhang Yuping were discussing, which could be regarded as a shareholder meeting.

Among the three of them, Xing Gengxing is considered an old qualification.

Xing Gengxing said: Doing business in partnership and sharing life with the same ship must work together and trust each other. My family has a big stall, how can that dog be as capable as Liu Xian's nephew, and I have to do everything personally. I propose that Liu Yongxian's nephew Si Xing be the cashier.

Zhang Yuping also said helplessly: Brother Xing is reasonable, Liu Xian's nephew is known to everyone, anyway, we only care about making profits every year.

Liu Yong said: The younger generations are still shallow in the world, thanks to the love of the two elders, it stands to reason that the younger generations follow the two.

Xing Gengxing said: The virtuous nephew doesn't have to resign, so it's decided.

Soon, the "Xing Zhengmao Silk Bank" branch opened in Shanghai Xiaonanmen.

The autumn silk acquisition has come to an end, and the silk line is gradually off-season.

Liu Yong returned to Nanxun.

In the tea room of Daqing Building, Liu Yong, Xing Gengxing, and Zhang Yuping were drinking tea and discussing things at the same time.

Liu Yong said: Two elders, according to this year's situation, next year's spring cocoon, there will inevitably be a spring cocoon war.

Xing Gengxing looked at Liu Yong and asked rhetorically: How can you see it?

Liu Yong said: Think about it, the market began to be depressed this year, and no one dared to buy. Who knows that 'Liu Hengshun' has seen the reason for the season, which has become an open secret. Next year, everyone is bound to follow suit. Especially the few strong ones, foreigners also have to do business, who is afraid of inventory?

Xing Gengxing said: What is the high opinion of the virtuous nephew?

Liu Yong said: According to the intention of the younger generations, we might as well book a part of the spring cocoons of some farmers in Jili Village next year and pay some deposits first, so that in the spring of next year, we will not be afraid of not being able to harvest the spring cocoons.

Zhang Yuping said: Although the idea is good, there are still many uncertainties. If the spring cocoon reduces the yield, how is it good? How is the price determined? Pay the deposit first, then if a fund is placed in Yizhuang, the profit is not thin, which also requires financial cost accounting.

Liu Yong said: Uncle Zhang's worries, the younger generations have already thought about it. We are scheduled to make one-third of each previous year, except for Gongsi, and then reduce production, this amount is not difficult to guarantee; Prices are priced this year; Financial costs, whether to increase or reduce production, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages for us. A third of the spring cocoons are already under our door, are you still afraid of its spring cocoon war?

Xing Gengxing said: Ah Yongxian's nephew, far-sighted, I think it is feasible.

The three agreed that it would be executed by Liu Yong.

In early winter, the weather is already a little chilly.

Liu Yong walked on the ridges of the countryside and watched some old farmers pruning mulberry trees, and some burying sheep manure in the mulberry fields. Liu Yong is looking forward to the scene of next year's spring cocoon.

When he came to Jili Village, Liu Yong saw an old man sitting on a bamboo chair at the door basking in the sun. When I went up, I asked: May I ask this uncle, where does Song Hongsheng's family live?

The old man looked at Liu Yong with strange eyes and said, "Are you looking for Song Hongsheng?" Song Hongsheng is the son of old decay, and this is our family.

Liu Yong sighed.

The old man shouted to the house: Hong Sheng, someone is looking for you!

Song Hongsheng came out of the inner room, and when he saw that it was Liu Yong, he said happily: Oh, what is the magpie calling in front of the door in the morning, it turns out that the nobles of Liu Dong's family are coming, come into the house and sit, sit in the house. Then he turned to the old man and said, "Abba, this is Liu Dongjia."

The old man looked at Liu Yong with surprise.

Liu Yong said: Uncle Gui's body must be much better?

The old man said, "It's much better for you."

When I entered the house, I put a few packages of halva and orange cake on the table.

Hearing that there was a distinguished guest at home, Hong Shengniang, who was feeding the chickens, hurriedly put down her work, moved the stool and made tea.

Liu Yong sat down and then said, "Brother Song, I have something important to discuss with you today.

Song Hongsheng asked strangely: Do you have something to discuss with me?

Liu Yong said unhurriedly: Yes, I want to book a part of next year's spring cocoons or spring silk in your village, and you can pay a part of Dingyang first. That is to say, as much as I book with you, the money will be paid to you first, then your spring cocoons for next year must be sold to me, and the price will be according to this year's.

When Song Hongsheng heard it, he said: Isn't that a great thing? The farmer's spring cocoon is to be sold anyway, and it is sold to you and to him. Years ago, everyone was short of money, but now they take the money, which is unbelievable.

Liu Yong then said: There are unforeseen circumstances in the sky, farmers rely on the sky to eat, and the spring cocoon market in the coming year is still unknown, so each household first schedules one-third of the previous year.

Song Hongsheng continued: Liu Dongjia is thoughtful and reasonable. Our Murakami has more than 500 quintals of spring cocoons this year, and we are scheduled to have 200 quintals, which should not be a big problem, and no matter how bad the year is, it will not be so bad. Then he said: You sit for a while, I will inform the neighbors, if you are willing, you will come to sign the contract in the afternoon. Besides, you have a life-saving grace for my family, and today is a rare opportunity, anyway, I have to talk to everyone about things, and I won't finish it in a few words. At noon, it is a homely meal at home, and it will be a while. And take care of my mother to prepare lunch.

As soon as she heard that she wanted to leave Liu Yong at home for lunch, Hong Sheng's mother said: Hong Sheng, you go out and see where your sister Hong Ying is, and ask her to come back to help.

Liu Yong said: Auntie, don't be busy. Eat whatever you have at home.

Hong Sheng's mother smiled and said: "Don't be busy, you're my guest, even if you want to invite you, it's hard to invite." There are no good things in the countryside, they are all rustic. So, it's killing chickens again, and it's busy cooking again.