Chapter 055 [Yangtze River Silver Trumpet]
On Sunday, March 21, it is advisable to open.
At No. 36 Wenham East Street, the Yangtze River Silver Horn, which has been preparing for more than 20 days, is officially opened, and there is an endless stream of friends who come to cheer Lin Zhichao.
"Lin Sheng, you opened and started work this month, we are both happy and troubled." He Xiangmian, president of the Shunde Chamber of Commerce, joked with a smile.
"Brother, this time I really need friends to save face, I opened a silver number, and I need everyone to stand on the platform for me!" Lin Zhichao said in a tone of 'I am a member of the Chamber of Commerce'.
He Xiangmian patted Lin Zhichao's shoulder and said, "Then we must come!" β
A group of Shunde businessmen echoed the words.
Everyone is optimistic that Lin Zhichao can become the 'leader' of Shunde businessmen, and it is naturally very face-saving at this time, which is also an opportunity to strengthen the Shunde businessman group.
After a while, Jian Dongpu, He Tian, Liang Jiaoju and others also came one after another to give Lin Zhichao face.
Even Liao Baoshan came and said with a smile: "Brother, you really want to show off your skills in gold." β
At the beginning, he was quite puzzled, Lin Zhichao seemed to be more keen on gold speculation, but he never took action.
Now it seems that Lin Zhichao is going to speculate on gold in the gold and silver trading field in the name of 'Yangtze River Silver'.
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "There is definitely nothing wrong with buying gold in troubled times, I think gold has investment potential." As for speculating in gold, I'm afraid it's beyond my power, and it's a little troublesome, and my brother is serious. β
Liao Baoshan said strangely: "Do you really want to guard this store and earn some commissions?" Besides, you're not a gold shop expert, so it's hard to make a difference! β
Lin Zhichao introduced Lee Shau Kee to everyone with a smile, and said: "This is my partner, but our 'golden prodigy' in Shunde, who came from a silver family...... I have his guidance, and there will be no problem in earning some rent. β
Everyone greeted Lee Shau Kee kindly!
Lee Shau Kee didn't expect that Lin Zhichao also took the initiative to introduce himself to everyone, and also called himself a 'partner', and he was very moved in his heart instantly.
Although he thinks he is extraordinary and will not live under the fence for a long time, Lin Zhichao's support still makes him decide to work hard for a while, straighten out the affairs of the Yangtze River Yinhao, and then consider resigning after he has performed his duties.
Here, everyone congratulated the opening of the 'Yangtze River Silver', and the peers on Bonham East Street not far away were talking about it.
"This Yangtze River Silver has a big face, and there are a lot of seniors and bigwigs in the business world!"
"Nonsense, the boss of the Yangtze River Silver is not Lin Zhichao. Others can even invite Sir Ho and the Governor of Hong Kong, how can there be no deep background. β
"This.... We've got another opponent! β
"Not really! However, this Lin Zhichao has done well in the real estate and zipper business, and he may not be able to make money in gold. What's more, the Yangtze River Silver has no reputation, so I don't think it's a cause for concern. β
"Makes sense!"
Soon, everyone dispersed.
Why did Lin Zhichao open a silver account, he had to invite his fellow villagers in Shunde to help, and even invited friends from banks and silver accounts, which was nothing more than to deter his peers on Wenxian East Street and not to engage in small tricks.
If you can do it, I can do it too;
You are a silver boss, and you definitely don't have a boss background who spans several industries.
In this way, Lin Zhichao can avoid some trouble.
The opening ceremony ended quickly, and everyone dispersed.
......
Lin Zhichao walked into his 'Yangtze River Silver Horn', a trading room surrounded by iron fences, and there were three skilled silver number traders inside, who also knew 'alchemy', which Lin Zhichao recruited with great difficulty.
Of course, although these three are skilled workers, they are far less experienced than Lee Shau Kee, and although Lee Shau Kee will not always stay at the counter, he spends a lot of time on Bonham East Street, and will help 'watch the gold' and guide the three skilled workers to improve their skills.
"Everyone do a good job (earn more money for the boss so that you can marry your aunt's wife)! If you have any questions, ask Shopkeeper Li for advice. Lin Zhichao said with a smile.
"Okay, boss!" The three of them agreed with a smile.
Although the Yangtze River Silver is a new silver number, it has a deep background. Not only is its boss popular, but also the three companies of 'Changjiang Yinhao', 'Changjiang Real Estate' and 'Changjiang Industrial' present an impression of great strength and good reputation.
There is also a 'running hall' on the first floor, and Lin Zhichao also encouraged him.
"Let's go up and sit down!" Lin Zhichao said to Li Shaoji and Zhou Fuzhao beside him.
"Hmm"
Changjiang Silver is a subsidiary of Changjiang Real Estate, and the finances are all transferred from Changjiang Real Estate, and Zhou Fuzhao is on behalf of Lin Zhichao to review the finances here.
It's not that Lin Zhichao doesn't believe in Lee Shau Kee, but everyone knows that Lee Shau Kee is just doing it here temporarily, and he usually has to go out to inquire about the market and do his own business.
At present, Lin Zhichao has invested a total of 200,000 Hong Kong dollars (including 12,000 yuan in rent and decoration) in Changjiang Yinhao, and the business is very simple, that is, gold trading and foreign exchange exchange, and Changjiang Yinhao earns commissions.
For example, a wealthy person from the mainland who comes to Hong Kong needs local banknotes in Hong Kong dollars and pounds, and he only has gold and silver in his hands, so he naturally needs to exchange them, and the silver number can do this business. For example, if someone needs to exchange more value-preserved dollars, etc., the silver number can also be exchanged and receive a commission.
However, there is a rule on the Yangtze River Silver Horn, that is, it will not exchange any currency issued by the mainland, which is stipulated by Lin Zhichao.
You must know that fiat currency can be exchanged in Hong Kong, even if it is the upcoming gold yuan coupons, Hong Kong can also be exchanged, after all, Hong Kong and the mainland also have a lot of trade.
However, Lin Zhichao knew that the currency of the Republic of China was depreciating too quickly, so his silver number did not do this exchange.
According to the market, the funds of the Yangtze River Silver will gradually turn into gold, because during this period, there are more people selling gold (people coming to Hong Kong need living expenses). Despite this, Lin Zhichao was not in a hurry to take the gold to the gold and silver trading ground to cash out, but planned to melt it down and make it into a gold nugget collection.
The reason is very simple: gold is currently at 330 Hong Kong dollars a tael, and there is more than double the price (estimated price. It can be clear that the end of the upward period before 1949.10).
So, assuming that Lin Zhichao has 500,000 Hong Kong dollars worth of physical gold (which can also be purchased from the gold and silver exchange), then he will earn 500,000 Hong Kong dollars in about a year and a half (cash out in advance at the gold and silver exchange).
He can use this part of the profit as a fund for gold speculation (short-term trading) now; Through this means, Lin Zhichao can make sure that he does not lose money.
He just had to stop by October 1949, and that's the benefit of knowing the highs.
Because once Hong Kong is not collected, gold will naturally fall slowly; The reason is very simple, there is no need for everyone to carry 'walkable assets', and they will not exchange a large amount of gold; at the same time, the rise and fall of gold is also related to the war, and if you don't fight, it will naturally subside.
Upstairs, it is divided into two areas, one side is the office area, and the other is the gold and gold area.
"Hello boss!" A total of three staff members greeted Lin Zhichao.
A treasurer and telephone operator, two gold traders and telephone clerks of the gold and silver exchange field, these are the remaining employees.
The entire Yangtze River Silver Account, including Lin Zhichao and Lee Shau Kee, has a total of nine employees.
The master of melting gold and striking gold was handed over to Lee Shau Kee, and it may only be melted once a week anyway.
"In the next few days, I will complete the procedures of the gold and silver trading field, and then Ah Fu and Ah Ming will be stationed in the gold and silver trading field. I don't necessarily trade every day, but I need you to be smart, and after you go there, pay more attention to the Hang Seng Silver and Teochew merchants, such as when they buy in large quantities and when they sell in large quantities, these need to be observed. This is called Suidashi! β
Lei Fu and Zhao Qianming, the two of them had also worked in the gold and silver trading field before, and they quickly understood the boss's thoughts, and they should have been.
After the arrangement, Lin Zhichao also chatted with Lee Shau Kee alone.
"Zhaoji, are you interested in speculating gold for me, I can share 5% of your profits."
Li Shaoji's heart beat instantly, and then said: "Boss, I haven't fired this!" β
He was worried that he would lose and offend people when the time came!
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "According to my analysis, gold can rise to at least 600 Hong Kong dollars per tael, assuming that I recently took out 50~1 million Hong Kong dollars worth of gold from the gold trading hall and kept it in my hands." Then it is equivalent to my steady income of 50~1 million. Therefore, I will take out 500,000 Hong Kong dollars and hand it over to you to speculate in gold, and I will give 8% of the bonus to the whole team, and you will get 6% of the bonus. β
When Li Shaoji heard this, he immediately asked: "How does the boss know that gold will rise so much?" β
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "War...... Therefore, as long as I take the opportunity to cash out the gold when the soldiers are in Yangcheng, I can make a profit. At that time, the Republic of China was naturally finished, and the winners and losers were divided. β
If you don't talk about dry goods, you can't stop this kid.
Li Shauji was shocked, looked at Lin Zhichao with admiration, and said: "Since the boss thinks you can make this money steadily, why do you still take risks?" β
He thinks that Lin Zhichao has a large amount of capital, so he can sit back and wait for appreciation.
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Who would be afraid of having more money!" What's more, the rise and fall of gold in the gold and silver trading field is not only closely related to gold in the mainland, but also related to the smuggling of gold from Macao, that is, it is related to the Hang Seng Silver and Teochew merchants, especially the Hang Seng Silver Horn, who has a deep background in Omen..... Therefore, as long as we pay attention to their movements, we have a great chance of victory. At the same time, I have some friends in the mainland who can quickly learn about some developments and use them as references...... With so much information to you, there is no reason why you and I will co-host the gold speculation. Suppose that in a year and a half, I can earn 1 million Hong Kong dollars with 500,000 principal, and you can get 60,000 Hong Kong dollars. At that time, wouldn't it be better for you to go out on your own? β
Lee Shau Kee was so moved by Lin Zhichao that he soon agreed to help Lin Zhichao speculate on gold.
And Lin Zhichao wanted this effect, he didn't look at the faΓ§ade business from the beginning, and he only hoped that he would help him speculate on gold.
After all, it is impossible for Lin Zhichao himself to spend too much energy on this.
Lin Zhichao implements a foreign fund system and dividends to the management team, but he gives less, who calls his information the most important!