On Friday, November 5th, it is advisable to move and move to a new house.

Happy Valley's 'Lam Tin Villas' private housing estate has ushered in the day of delivery, and the whole estate is full of joy.

"The security at the door is very spiritual! At first glance, I thought it was a uniformed policeman! ”

"Yes! The cleaners are also uniform, but I don't know if they can clean the room for us. ”

"You want to be beautiful, others are only responsible for the public environment outside."

Immediately after the residents moved in, these wealthy people in Hong Kong could not help but sigh at the superiority of the 'private estates'.

In addition to the security and cleaners, there is also the management of the property, who is very warm and attentive.

In such a comparison, even the arcades and western-style buildings in the mid-levels do not necessarily have a 'private estate' that is comfortable to live in.

As everyone knows, there is no free lunch in the world, and after everyone enjoys it for three months, the property will be charged.

Of course, for these rich and statused people, the property fee of 200 yuan a year is not very expensive.

And I believe everyone can understand that there is no such thing as selling a house and being a nanny for life.

"There is a restaurant and shop in front of the door, and life is much more convenient!"

"I heard that the second floor of the restaurant is the property management company, which also provides some fitness and leisure club activities, which the estate owners can experience for free."

"This is too thoughtful, Changjiang Real Estate is really amazing."

The whole private estate was discussing the advantages of the new home, and the praise was rave for a while. As for the second floor of the restaurant, it is indeed the first floor bought by Changjiang Real Estate, with an area of 980 square feet.

Except for a 180-square-foot room that was used as a property office, the rest were opened up in the form of a clubhouse.

In Lin Zhichao's view, the property company's annual operating expenses are up to 15,000 Hong Kong dollars, but it can collect 26,000 Hong Kong dollars in property fees, which is very profitable.

On the whole, it is a very profitable thing to engage in property. He is not worried about the problem of the owner not paying, the owner of Lantian Yayuan generally does not do that, after all, once the property company is withdrawn, the value of the entire Lantian Yayuan will immediately depreciate.

In the evening, Lin Zhichao came to Tang Zhongyuan's house after work and visited under the leadership of Tang Caiyun.

Both of them were purchased for 980 square feet, or 108 square meters, and were designed with three bedrooms, two living rooms, two bathrooms, one kitchen, and one worker's room.

The so-called worker's room is the maid's room, which is only 38 square feet.

"You two sisters can't buy a bunk bed, why do you have to huddle together?" When visiting the Tang sisters' boudoir, Lin Zhichao said deliberately.

Tang Caiying immediately took Tang Caiyun's arm and said, "We have slept together since we were children, why do we have to change to bed." Brother-in-law, you haven't married my sister into the door yet, so you're starting to get jealous! After speaking, he deliberately leaned on Tang Caiyun, as if demonstrating to Lin Zhichao.

Lin Zhichao's heart suddenly rippled, he has slept together since he was a child, so wouldn't it be better to sleep together in the future? Just think about it!

Tang Caiyun had already 'defected' at this time, so naturally she was a little more interested in Lin Zhichao, and laughed and teased her sister.

"She's very bold to look at, but in fact, when she was a child, she was afraid of the dark, so she always drilled into my room."

"Sister!"

The two sisters quarreled.

Back in the living room, everyone gathers to discuss the new home.

Song Qiaoling sighed: "I finally got rid of the dilemma of renting, although this house is a little smaller, but it is always myself, how down-to-earth." ”

Her exclamation has been recognized by everyone.

Lin Zhichao smiled and comforted his mother-in-law, and said, "It's okay, we will move back to Mid-Levels later, and the family will buy a building at that time." ”

At this time, he didn't mean that he couldn't afford it, but he felt that the money had to be used to the best of his ability, and after the JF and Peninsula battles in Guangdong Province, the housing prices in the mid-levels would naturally fall. Not to say how much it has fallen, but at least it is not as tight as it is now, and if you want to buy it, the landlord is not willing to sell.

From Lin Zhichao's voice, everyone in the room understood that Lin Zhichao was not talking empty, but that he had the strength; At the same time, this remark also reveals that Tang's Oriental Textile will also develop together with Changjiang Industrial.

Tang Zhongyuan has recently taken out a lot of loans, and the pressure is relatively high, so he said: "After the second factory of Oriental Textile is built, I still want to move to Tsuen Wan to live?" ”

In the past, Song Qiaoling would naturally be sensible, but now that she has the support of her son-in-law, she said unreasonably: "That piece of Tsuen Wan is very desolate, so we don't want to live there!" ”

Tang Zhongyuan suddenly looked at his wife unhappily.

It was Lin Zhichao who played a round and said: "The main thing is that it is not convenient for younger brothers and sisters to go to school!" ”

When Tang Zhongyuan heard this, he went down the stairs and said, "I said that I usually live in the Tsuen Wan factory, and the conditions over there will be very good." ”

Indeed, many Shanghainese textile bosses generally lead their families to live in the Tsuen Wan factory, after all, it is the entrepreneurial stage.

Lin Zhichao did not interfere with his parents-in-law's decision, but just reconciled.

Then, the two families were happy, and today was the day to move to a new house.

At the wharf in the West Ring, Lin Zhichao came to visit the 'Fuk Wo Hong Trading' loading and departure.

Li Gaofu introduced the partners and shipowners to Lin Zhichao and said: "Lin Sheng, these three are my partners Huang Tinggui, Li Fubing, and Yang Zhiqiang, and this is Mr. Chen Zexi, the owner of our chartered vessel." His tone was respectful, but he no longer called the boss.

Everyone took the initiative to greet Lin Zhichao, but no one expected that Lin Zhichao would come in person; thought in my heart that Li Gaofu and Lin Zhichao must not be a simple relationship.

Lin Zhichao talked to everyone modestly, and his words also revealed that he had a close relationship with Li Gaofu. After all, being able to come and visit in person has already been explained.

At this time, the wharf was busy loading, loaded with the goods of Li Gaofu and others who founded 'Fuhexing' - tires, gasoline, cement, chemicals, etc., which will be transported to Weihai Weishi Island in Lu Province.

At the beginning of this month (November), there was news that a special trading port had been opened in the JF area.

Here's your chance!

Of course, it's Li Gaofu's chance!

And it can be said that Li Gaofu was almost the first person to eat crabs.

Looking for an opportunity, Lin Zhichao had a good impression and said to Chen Zexi: "How many boats does Chen Sheng have?" ”

Chen Zexi immediately said modestly: "Lin Sheng can afford to look down, I have a few boats there, just this 1,200-ton old ship." ”

A 1,200-ton old ship (30~40 years old) is sold for about 70~800,000 Hong Kong dollars; If the Peninsula War starts, there will be a shortage of ships in the Far East, and the price of the same ship may be 1 million.

Lin Zhichao then asked: "Then Chen Sheng must be an old shipowner, I think your crew quality is better, and it must be well managed." ”

In fact, he was just 'patting on the back', and he couldn't see anything at all.

At this time, Chen Zexi showed a smug expression and said: "If you talk about strength, I am definitely not a shipowner in Hong Kong." But if I have a lot of experience, I don't think I'll throw in the towel, and I've been sailing since I was 15 years old. At its peak, it had two boats, but then the RB people came, and as a result, there was nothing. After the war, it was difficult to get back up, so naturally I redoubled my efforts. ”

At this time, Lin Zhichao listened very carefully and looked humble.

When the time was ripe, he took out his name card and handed it over, and said: "Chen Sheng, I am somewhat interested in this shipping, or I will be the east tomorrow, let's sit down and talk." ”

Chen Zexi suddenly felt that the huge rich man had his eyes on shipping, and then took the name card and handed it over again.

"Lin Sheng, it's risky to sail!" Chen Zexi sighed.

"If you are mentally prepared, you just want to think more about Chen Sheng and ask for more advice to see if you are this material."

"Don't dare to be, since Lin Sheng wants to understand, I won't be stingy."

"Okay, I'll have a banquet at Datong Restaurant tomorrow, I don't know if Chen Sheng has time?"

"By all means"

Seeing Lin Zhichao staring at the shipowner and chatting, Li Gaofu and the others naturally understood the situation and did not bother.

A day later, Li Gaofu stood on the bow of the boat, looking out to sea.

Excited and nervous!

He deeply felt that the opportunity was not easy to come by, especially the opportunity to be prepared, so while being grateful to Lin Zhichao, he vowed to do a good job.

At the same time, he also understood that Lin Zhichao would also enter the shipping industry, and he was a vanguard; So he had to do it himself, and then accumulate some experience to repay Lin Zhichao's support.

"Brother Gao Fu, how did you think of following the ship in person, find a few relatives and trusted buddies, and you don't need to go through this danger!" Huang Tinggui's voice came from behind.

Li Gaofu turned his head and said seriously: "I'm not a young master and a rich kid like you, there is only one chance, if you don't cherish it, wouldn't it be hopeless." But you, why did you agree to follow the ship? After saying that, I became curious.

Huang Tinggui said as a matter of course: "Since I am separated from the family business, I naturally don't want my elders and brothers to look down on me and laugh at me one day. So, even if it's risking my life, I'm going to do it well. ”

Every family has a scripture that is difficult to read!

The competition in the big family is also very fierce.

For a time, Li Gaofu and Huang Tinggui were like-minded.

In this era, if you want to make money, you have to take risks, and Li Gaofu knows that his cousin's career is definitely a risk, so he got the first pot of gold in entrepreneurship. And now, he directly has the first pot of gold, although it is borrowed, but it is also much better.

Unconsciously, Li Gaofu already regarded Lin Zhichao as an idol, and he was thinking about how to learn from Lin Zhichao and seize the opportunity step by step.

After a few words, Li Gaofu was energetic and found the captain, who now felt that he had come with a mission - that is, to learn shipping and get to know the network.

Once his cousin enters the shipping industry, he can also give some advice or help to repay the favor of promotion.

"Captain Liu, you must have run north many times, right?" Li Gaofu took the initiative to speak.

Captain Liu is a Cantonese captain, and when he heard this, he said boldly: "Boss Li has rented the right ship this time, I started to run north ten years ago, and there are still many people from Lu Province on our ship!" ”

Hong Kong's Lu police are famous.

Seeing that this captain was so bold, Li Gaofu continued to open the conversation.

Datong Restaurant, Lin Zhichao invited Chen Zexi to dinner, and both of them were very interested.

For Chen Zexi, it is also beneficial to make friends with Lin Zhichao, and he has more deep connections;

For Lin Zhichao, although Chen Zexi is just a small boat owner, he is an entry-level teacher.

"Chen Sheng, there is a more presumptuous question, that is, what is the global market for this freight charge?" Lin Zhichao poured Chen Zexi full of wine and humbly asked for advice.

Chen Zexi opened the chatterbox, and without Lin Zhichao asking one by one, he shook it all out.

"Lin Sheng, there are actually many factors in this charge, the new ship and the old ship have an impact, and the market also has an impact. Of course, most of the shipowners in Hong Kong are picking up second-hand ships and now go to Japan, and the cargo is charged by the ton, depending on the cargo, and the price per ton is about US$10. ”

"This time, I received Boss Li's order, which was collected according to three voyages, which was almost $28 per ton of goods, and it was expected to cost $30,000."

Hearing this, Lin Zhichao immediately said: "So, you can earn back a second-hand boat in the early years?" ”

30,000 US dollars at a time, 8 trips a year is 240,000 US dollars, excluding maintenance costs, labor costs, port fees, etc., if you earn 150,000 US dollars a year, it is enough to pay 80,000 US dollars.

Chen Zexi said with a smile: "How can there be such a good thing!" The maintenance cost of the old ship is a large amount, and the repair is a waste of time; Even the inspection of the port stipulates that it will be overhauled once a year, and it will take half a month and the insurance premium. However, according to the current market, it is definitely possible to earn back an old ship in two years, even a year and a half. If you come across a 'good market', it is a big profit. ”

He didn't talk about a problem, this route is more expensive because of the risk.

'The market is good' Lin Zhichao is familiar with!

If the market is really good, Lin Zhichao estimates that he can earn back a new ship in two years, and it is also a new ship with an eighty percent loan (one more interest expense).

For example, "the Korean Peninsula campaign led to a ship shortage in the Far East", "Egypt closed the Suez River in 1956", and "the third Middle East war in 1967", all of which were profitable shipping markets, and they lasted for several years.

In the late fifties and early sixties, shipping was a little sluggish, but it was not a real winter.

To sum up, nearly 40 years after World War II, shipping was still good.

When they met for the first time, Lin Zhichao didn't ask too much detail, and all the questions were in layman's terms, so as not to cause Chen Zexi's dissatisfaction.

On the contrary, Chen Zexi seemed to be happy to talk about it, and sometimes took the initiative to pour out some information, for fear that Lin Zhichao would underestimate him, after all, he could pretend to be in front of such a big boss, and he could be satisfied in his heart.

A week later, the ship of Li Gaofu and others was already close to Weihaiwei, and for the sake of insurance, Li Gaofu decided to use a small boat to go to Shidao to determine the details of the transaction, and there was not much time to delay anyway.

Li Gaofu and Huang Tinggui made an appointment, and then took a staff member to Shidao in a small boat.

"Comrade, I am a trader in Hong Kong, I heard that you have opened trade here, come and ask!" As soon as he landed ashore, Li Gaofu was caught by the soldiers and quickly explained.

The soldier looked at the sea and said, "Where is your big ship?" How can it be just a small boat! ”

The vigilance is very high, the tone is also more serious, and there is a faint murderous aura on his face, which is obviously a male soldier.

Fortunately, at this time, a person who looked like a cadre came to several people and asked, "What's the situation?" ”

"Officer Wang, these two said that they were merchants from Hong Kong who came to trade, but they arrived in Hong Kong in a small boat."

Officer Wang immediately understood the situation, these Hong Kong businessmen did not trust them, so they parked the ship on the sea and sent people to contact them first. If something goes wrong with them, the ship sails back to Hong Kong, and no one dares to trade anymore.

"This is our guest! You two are invited to come to our office for a meeting. ”

You must know that Li Gaofu is the first wave of merchants to trade with Shidao, and if they can't give a satisfactory way of trading, then other traders in Hong Kong may retreat.

In the case of being blockaded by the economy by the United States and the Republic of China, it is obvious that this will delay the big thing.

In fact, Li Gaofu also knew this, so he also seized this point and took the initiative in the negotiations.

Merchants are profit-seeking, and the risk of this trip is much higher than that of ordinary industries, and the price naturally cannot be low, otherwise who will risk being bombarded by the G warship and come to the JF area to trade.

Risk and profit are directly proportional!

(End of chapter)