March.

The spring is cold and rainy.

On the second floor of the Yangtze River Silver Horn, Lee Shau Kee sat at his desk, glancing at the phone on the desk from time to time. His mood was just as good as the weather.

In the past two months, the gold speculation funds of the Yangtze River Silver have only increased by 50,000 Hong Kong dollars, which can reach 3.2 million Hong Kong dollars, which makes him feel a little disappointed by the trust of his boss.

Of course, the price of gold has fluctuated greatly in the past two months, which is the main reason, and its price has been fluctuating in the range of 430~500 Hong Kong dollars per tael; Since the price of gold hit HK$500 per tael at the end of last year, gold has never reached HK$500 per tael.

At the same time, Lee Shau Kee and his brother Lee Siu Lun joined forces to smuggle gold from Ao Men and cash it out at the gold and silver trading grounds. In this way, his own wealth increased by more than 10%.

Therefore, Lee Shau Kee felt a little embarrassed, after all, if it wasn't for the boss's support, he would not have a net worth of more than 100,000 today.

"Jingle Bell"

When the phone rang, Lee Shau Kee picked it up and answered it.

"Shopkeeper Li, the price of gold has risen to 466 Hong Kong dollars per tael, and it is suspected that Hang Seng Silver and Chaozhou gold merchants have bought a lot of hands."

Li Shaoji frowned, recently everyone has begun to guard against the Yangtze River Yin, and it is difficult to capture the information in detail.

"Let's buy five lots first, let's try the water!"

As the order was issued, Ah Jin of the gold and silver exchange hall informed Ah Shan to buy gold.

5 lots of gold is not much, it is more than 200,000 Hong Kong dollars, and the funds of the Yangtze River Silver are enough to buy more than 70 lots of gold.

Ah Shan quickly bought five hands, but he was also targeted.

A telephone operator immediately reported to his boss: "Boss, the Yangtze River Silver has entered, and the price of gold has begun to rise."

A Chinese accent came from the opposite side: "Okay, let's follow up the purchase immediately, eat 10 hands, and move quickly." ”

"No problem!"

When the news reached the Yangtze River Silver again, Lee Shau Kee frowned, and the price of gold rose a little fast.

"You and Ah Shan swap it, let Ah Shan wire, Ah Jin you go buy 10 lots of gold. Let me know if you have any specific information! ”

"Okay, Shopkeeper Li!"

Lee Shau Kee feels that they seem to be being targeted by many people, as a kind of market vane, or as a target.

In fact, although the Yangtze River Silver is a high-roller in the gold and silver trading field, it is not ranked in the top five, but it can be ranked in the top five in the attention it receives. The reason is very simple, that is, Cheung Kong takes the means of buying and selling to make profits.

As for the Hang Seng Silver Horn and Cantonese gold dealers, they mainly smuggled gold from Omen, saving the step of inhaling a large amount of gold, so they attracted relatively little attention.

In the gold and silver trading field, Ah Shan and Ah Jin switched positions, both of them are gold traders and are very skilled in business. In normal times, Ah Shan usually acts as a gold trader and Ah Jin serves as a telephone operator.

Ah Jin ran to the gold trader in the middle of the patio this time, and was quickly slapped on the shoulder twice, which made his blood boil. This means that he has bought close to 90,000 gold, and although he is only buying on behalf of the company, he is still very excited.

"This Ah Shan, usually he must be very enthusiastic, today I rarely have the opportunity, it feels really good!" Ah Jin thought to himself.

There must be some envy of Ah Shan, who can often stand in the middle of the patio, as if he is in the middle of the stage. But in fact, the salaries of the two are about the same, and the share is about the same. Although Ah Jin is a telephone operator, he has the task of keeping an eye on the 'seeded players' in the audience.

In any case, the two earned six or seven thousand yuan last year, and they can be called senior management talents in Hong Kong. Therefore, the two of them work very hard and are very loyal to the company. It's just that in the past two months, the Yangtze River Silver has not made any money, and the two naturally won't have much commission, and they are suddenly a little anxious about the boss.

After standing in the middle of the patio twice, someone soon discovered the 'tricks' of the Yangtze River Yinhao.

"Boss, the Yangtze River Silver has absorbed a lot of gold, and it has deliberately changed to a gold trader!"

Ah Shan looked at the operator next to him, and suddenly said: "Is there any mistake, why are you staring at us, just let our company fry it for you!" ”

The operator was stunned for a moment, only to find that the phone of the Yangtze River Silver was next to him, and he was immediately embarrassed.

"I'll report the information in the field, brother, don't be angry!"

"Cut"

Ah Shan is also helpless, after all, others don't foul, and that's how he is at most.

Meanwhile.

Hang Seng Silver and other companies holding smuggled gold have also begun to cash out gold, and the gold they smuggle is relatively cheap.

The Yangtze River Silver unconsciously became a 'working leopard', smuggling gold for Aomen, and raising the sales price.

Lin Zhichao came to the second floor of the Yangtze River Silver No., and after checking the accounts, he was a little disappointed; The Yangtze River Silver did not make any money from speculating in gold in January and February, and it was almost a state of no profit or loss.

Lee Shau Kee is also a little embarrassed, after all, his dividend last year was as high as 80,000 Hong Kong dollars, and now he has not made money for the boss, which is obviously not good.

However, Lin Zhichao immediately adjusted his mentality and said: "It is also very good to be flat in a turbulent environment, and if you don't lose it, you will make it!" ”

In the last two months, gold has fluctuated very much, fluctuating in the range of 430~500 Hong Kong dollars per tael, and the key is that the overall price has not risen. So if it is flat, Lin Zhichao is also understandable.

Lee Shau Kee explained: "We have too much money now, and the target is relatively obvious, so whether we buy or sell, it will cause follow-up or targeting. In addition, the market has been unstable in the past two months, so the Yangtze River Silver has not made any money. ”

Perhaps worried that Lin Zhichao would not be satisfied, and that he felt that he had failed Lin Zhichao's trust, Lee Shau Kee added a few words: "Boss, recently my brother Li Zhaolin and I bought gold in Aomen and brought it to Hong Kong. I used the same modus operandi and made more than 10 percent. I think that the Yangtze River Silver has a large amount of money now, and I can consider buying gold from Aomen, and then shipping it to Hong Kong in batches, and then taking the opportunity to cash out. ”

Lin Zhichao suddenly thought about Li Shaoji's words:

He has some very useful information, such as the liberation of NJ in April and the liberation of SH in May, which will cause gold to rise sharply. This is because a large number of wealthy people from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai came to Hong Kong, and they carried a large amount of gold; At the same time, gold dealers and financial circles in these places have participated in gold speculation, which will raise the price of gold.

Gold is a walkable asset, and the idea of these tycoons is that if things are not right, they will use Hong Kong as a springboard to emigrate overseas. That's why they have a special love for gold.

Even the citizens of Hong Kong almost have this mentality, not saving money, but saving gold, silver, and jewelry. Although there are many banks in this era, many of them are speculating in gold and foreign exchange.

It is precisely because of these reasons that the price of gold in the mainland and Hong Kong fluctuates greatly, and it is outside the 'Bretton Woods system'. Elsewhere overseas, the price of gold is pegged to the US dollar, but of course they have a black market, and the price of gold fluctuates (the Korean War fluctuates a lot), but not as much as in Hong Kong and the mainland.

Based on the information in his mind, Lin Zhichao felt that he only needed to do a big deal to get out of speculating in gold.

Gold will skyrocket after April and May, thus climbing above HK$600, this is Lin Zhichao's speculation.

Therefore, he only needs to smuggle 'cheap gold' from Omen, and then cash it out in June and July, and he can make a million profits in one fell swoop.

Since he imports physical gold, the risk is almost zero. Of course, there are other risks, and that is the risk of smuggling at sea, but considering that it can be smuggled in batches, the risk is something he can bear.

Of course, there must be enough people who can be trusted to help him do these things.

Otherwise, he alone would not be able to achieve it at all.

"How much does it cost to import gold in Omen?"

Hearing Lin Zhichao's heart-warming question, Lee Shau Kee immediately said: "They are priced according to an average of the recent gold price in Hong Kong, of course, the price is lower than this average, after all, Hong Kong gold dealers have to take risks, but also need profits." For example, the recent gold price is 440 Hong Kong dollars per tael, and the amount can be discounted. ”

The Aomen "He'an" Gold Company, which obtained the patent right to operate gold through Luo Bao, is mainly run by He Xian, who monopolizes the channel for overseas gold imports.

As for why He'an didn't cash out from the Hong Kong Gold and Silver Exchange, this is, of course, because without Hang Seng Bank and Cantonese gold merchants, Hong Kong's gold would not have been able to rise. If no one speculates, the price will naturally not be high.

What's more, Hong Kong is Hong Kong, and Aomen is Aomen. Walking sideways at the Aomen, you have to lie on your stomach in Hong Kong, and vice versa.

Therefore, 'He'an' sold the gold in Omen to major gold dealers and banks, and they only made a part of the profit. This profit is not low, gold in Africa is still very cheap.

And 'He'an' pays $1.5 million in patent fees and more than $7,000 in social welfare donations to Macao every year.

Lin Zhichao asked again: "Do you think it is possible for me to import a large amount of gold from He'an, such as 10,000 taels?" ”

If you want to do it, make it big, it's not worth it if it's too small!

Li Shauji thought for a while and said, "I know He Xian, I can introduce it to the boss." After the information is confirmed, the boss will consider the matter. The main reason is that the boss has a large amount, if it is a few thousand taels, there may be a chance of success. ”

Lin Zhichao is not surprised that Lee Shau Kee knows He Xian, He Xian is a native of Panyu, but he did business in Shunde back then; In addition, the two places are relatively close to each other, so it is not wrong to say that they are one area. Including Hang Seng Yinhao, several founders are either from Panyu or Shunde.

In his previous life, Lee Shau Kee took the road of He Xian through his elder brother and uncle, and made a lot of profits from speculating in gold in three years.

"Your brother Li Zhaolin, are you willing to help me do things? My idea is that you two brothers will still join the team, but this time I will only share 1% of your profits, plus a fixed salary. ”

The gold needs to be melted at the Omon and then minted into a large yellow croaker, so the Ommen needs a foothold.

Lee Shau Kee immediately said: "The boss has the grace to support me, and this time the boss is not a speculative gold, so you don't have to give me 1%." As for my brother's side, I'm sure he'll do it, and I can introduce him to you. ”

Lin Zhichao immediately smiled and said, "Okay, make an appointment to have a meal together." The score is 1%, after all, I will shoot 10,000 taels, as long as I make a sum, the profit may reach hundreds of thousands. You two brothers are mainly helping me to raise gold and transport gold in Aomen and Hong Kong. Of course, I have quite a few people working on this together. ”

Operating in Hong Kong for more than two years, he also has a lot of trustworthy people, especially Li Gaofu, who has now cultivated a wealth of experience in the smuggling trade. Now, it's time for him to repay himself.

Lee Shau Kee nodded and said, "We understand!" As long as the boss has any instructions, I will definitely go to the soup. ”

If there is no Lin Zhichao, Li Shauji feels that he will earn 10,000 yuan if he dies, and he can have a net worth of more than 100,000 yuan.

After that, Lin Zhichao temporarily ended the gold speculation, this time his idea was to buy gold and then cash out at the right time.

After collecting the funds, Changjiang Silver had HK$3.18 million in cash, which did not include the store funds and gold pledged to the Bank of East Asia. At the same time, Cheung Kong Real Estate can also withdraw 500,000 Hong Kong dollars, because the real estate project has been fully paid, and Telford Garden is about to be delivered.

In this way, 3.68 million Hong Kong dollars can be used to buy gold this time.

In the evening, Lin Zhichao sat in the back seat of the car, looking through the window at the streets on both sides, all of which were full of people, mixed with many refugees. Hong Kong's population has skyrocketed from 600,000 to 1.8 million after the war.

Lin Zhichao's invention of layering and selling in installments has been sold in less than two years, and thousands of floors have gone to the market, which can be regarded as a small change in the real estate market.

Of course, what he changed was the living situation of the rich, after all, those who could afford a floor in this era were themselves rich, and the working class was completely incapable.

Last year, there were media reports that the top fee for a building with a floor of more than 1,000 square feet in the mid-levels was as high as 15,000 Hong Kong dollars, and the monthly rent was 450 Hong Kong dollars. Lin Zhichao knew that the landlord was not as dragged as in his previous life.

After all, in the previous life, the top fee in Mid-Levels was 20,000 Hong Kong dollars.

Hong Kong in this era is really indescribable, although it is 'hope', it is inevitably too shabby.

When the car came to a high-end restaurant in Wan Chai, Xue Junshan in the front row quickly got out of the car, looked around, and then opened the car door for Lin Zhichao.

The two walked into the restaurant, leaving the driver to park.

At present, Lin Zhichao has brought a driver and Xue Junshan, a bodyguard; It's not an exaggeration, but it's also a certain amount of security.

When I arrived at a private room, the person inside was Li Gaofu.

"Zhichao"

"Brother Gao Fu"

The way the two get along with each other has finally returned to normal, which also proves that Li Gaofu has risen.

At this time, Fuhexing had already run three trade routes from Hong Kong to Weihaiwei to Japan, and according to Li Gaofu, he earned a full 460,000 Hong Kong dollars.

On average, one trip earns more than 150,000 Hong Kong dollars, and if you run until July and August, you should be able to run three or four times.

And Li Gaofu only finished the trade a few days ago, and when he went home, he repaid Lin Zhichao's loan of 100,000 yuan.

After ordering, Lin Zhichao asked, "When will you run the boat in person?" ”

Li Gaofu immediately said: "I'm afraid I don't have to run the boat myself!" Two of the partners will each make another trip, and then they can arrange for their men to follow the boat. ”

Lin Zhichao nodded, this arrangement is very reasonable, each of the four partners runs twice, and since the first three times are in groups of two, a total of five runs are made. After five times, give it to a trusted old buddy, then it is enough to ensure that it will go smoothly and you don't have to risk it again.

In fact, this route is not very risky, at least there are no mines in the Taiwan Strait.

"I have something here, I want you to help!" Lin Zhichao said seriously.

Li Gaofu immediately said: "You say, I definitely have no problem!" ”

He had already thought in his heart that it was a risky thing, but now that he had the money, he had the ability to settle his family, and what if there was a risk, it was very important to be able to repay the favor.

Lin Zhichao nodded, he knew Li Gaofu's attitude, so he then said: "I want to ask you to run the route of smuggling Hong Kong in Aomen for me, and escort many batches of valuable things for me." ”

In this era, the gold smuggled by Omen in Hong Kong was a speedboat with a speed of 40 knots, at least 30 knots, and equipped with munitions. In this way, even if you accidentally run into military police and pirates, the chance of loss is very small.

Of course, if the general military and police encounter it, it is best to lose money in the past. They want to get rich, and they don't fight with smuggling boats with guns.

Li Gaofu said: "This line is not difficult, I have a wharf and there is a doorway, and there is no problem in opening this line." I just don't know if you're in a hurry, if possible, I'll prepare first. ”

Lin Zhichao said with satisfaction: "Time is not in a hurry, I haven't even bought the goods here." It is estimated that it will be transported ten times or eight times, and there may be one later, in order to ensure more safety, I will hand over Xue Junshan to you, and you will call our own people (relatives). Also, I went to the Bank of East Asia and asked if they had any smuggling boats. ”

The Bank of East Asia is also speculating in gold, but the action is not big, and Jian Dongpu's status in the rivers and lakes is so high, it is estimated that he can still help Lin Zhichao.

At this time, Li Gaofu knew that nine times out of ten the smuggling was gold, after all, it was impossible for his cousin to smuggle other things.

And his Yangtze River Silver is really speculating in gold.

"Okay! When the time comes, we can rehearse it a few times. ”

"Okay, I'll arrange people to pick you up in Macau and Hong Kong, so it's not a drill, just try it in small batches first."

In fact, as long as the smuggling of gold to Hong Kong is not too risky, as long as the preparations are sufficient. Since the plane crashed after it was hijacked last year, all the gold has started to go by sea. If you really step on the shit and touch the big day, you must also exchange fire, and you can't lose the goods.

After dinner, Lin Zhichao took a car back to Lantian Yayuan, looking at the dedication of the security guard at the door, Lin Zhichao couldn't help but feel a little smiling.

Uncle Qin in his previous life is now a young man who can fight.

There are a total of eight security guards in Lam Tin Villas, patrolling the community 24 hours a day, and security is very good in this era. And these eight security guards are not from a province, this is to prevent the formation of a gang and plot against the property of the owner.

Lin Zhichao's car passed smoothly, and it was impossible for these security guards to seriously investigate, which was easy to cause disgust among the owners. They rely more on experience to judge right and wrong, and strangers break into the community, giving people a deterrent effect.

(End of chapter)