Wanhe Plastic Factory.

The boss Wang Dongshan found the general manager Li Jiacheng and said: "Manager Li, have you noticed that Kowloon Pacific Commercial Bank has not come to order for several days?" ”

Li Jiacheng has been thinking about opening his own factory recently, and it is inevitable that he will be a little negligent, so he reacted immediately.

"yes, I'll give you a call right away!"

Wang Dongshan looked at Li Jiacheng with some suspicion, he was not such a sloppy person before, and he seemed to be a little abnormal recently.

After a while, Li Jiacheng's face changed suddenly and came to Wang Dongshan's office.

"Boss, things are a little bad, Boss Zhao said that they chose a new plastic factory, called Changjiang Plastic Factory, the product quality is excellent, and the price is cheaper than ours."

Wang Dongshan's face also changed greatly, and he hurriedly said: "What's going on, everyone has been cooperating for more than two years, and we know the roots, when did this Yangtze River Plastic Factory come out, how can I believe it just by saying a word!" Manager Li, you go to visit Boss Zhao in person, don't lose this customer. ”

Li Jiacheng could only nod, he didn't expect to prepare for self-reliance, and this incident would happen!

Moreover, what is the origin of this Changjiang Plastic Factory, could it be the industry under Changjiang Industrial, which he admires very much?

However, when Li Jiacheng made an appointment with Zhao Sheng, the owner of the Pacific Commercial Bank, he found that he was shunned.

In this way, he could only inquire about the situation from the market, and soon learned that the newly rising Yangtze River Plastic Factory was quite strong.

"This, the plastic market is not big, and now Cheung Kong has re-entered the market, which has a great impact on my plan!"

"Moreover, the price of this Yangtze River plastic factory is so cheap, and the quality is so well controlled, it is simply menacing, and it has a great impact on the entire market!"

Li Chaoren suddenly hesitated, if he opened a plastic factory, how to survive in a highly competitive environment.

But if you think about it carefully, at this time, his position in Wanhe Plastic Factory will slowly become embarrassing, after all, Wanhe Plastic Factory has ushered in challenges. So, he can't continue to do it, not to mention that it's not his idea, he needs to start a business and marry his cousin.

"Li Jiacheng, Li Jiacheng, are you afraid?"

"Of course I can't be afraid, not only can I not be afraid to start my own business, but also in the last period of time, I will give advice to Wanhe Plastic Factory and stabilize the company, otherwise I will be sorry for Boss Wang's trust."

Thinking of this, Li Jiacheng returned to the company and confessed the reason for the matter to Wang Dongshan.

"Boss, in today's plan, we can't follow the price reduction, otherwise we will be dragged down by Changjiang Industrial." Li Jiacheng said.

"So what to do, we can't just watch us lose customers. By the way, Manager Li is always strategic, and he also asked for advice to help the company tide over the difficulties. Wang Dongshan put his hope on Li Jiacheng.

After thinking for a long time, Li Jiacheng said: "We can only develop new products and stabilize the current customers, especially the Southeast Asian market." ”

Wang Dongshan thought for a while and said, "There is some truth! It is impossible for the Yangtze River Plastic Factory to last long, after all, with such a small profit, they are just trying to open up the market. We need to develop new products to make up for lost orders. ”

Plastics can be used in many ways, and toys alone can be produced in a wide variety of ways.

Li Jiacheng could only stand up bravely and said: "I will definitely lead the team to find a way to develop more products to help the company overcome difficulties." But the boss should not worry, the plastic industry is developing ambitiously, and the entire Hong Kong plastic factory industry is so huge, not a single family can eat it all, unlike the zipper industry. ”

Wang Dongshan breathed a sigh of relief at this time and sighed: "What you said is reasonable, but I am too worried!" You don't know, the shadow of the famous tree, this Cheung Kong industry is very powerful. Some time ago, there was a Shanghai tycoon who made money in the zipper industry, so he bought three automatic zipper machines, intending to get a piece of the pie. Who became a fragrance, Cheung Kong took retreat as advance, first eliminated six automatic zipper machines, and then sold them to others through third-party channels. After others were fooled, Changjiang Industrial immediately announced that it was using an improved automatic zipper machine, with better quality and cheaper price, and in one fell swoop put other people's zipper factories on the edge of the cliff. ”

Li Jiacheng suddenly felt that he was being targeted by a poisonous snake, and shuddered, this move is so powerful!

"Is it really an improved automatic zipper machine? Don't the Shanghai tycoons know what kind of machines they import? ”

"It is said that they themselves participated in the improvement, and the speed was twice as fast as the old one; In addition, Cheung Kong's raw materials are imported in large quantities, and the cost is low. In conclusion, it is said that the opponent has little room to survive. ”

Li Jiacheng gasped, he didn't expect to be able to do this in business, isn't this a monopoly?

How can you do a monopoly business?

Monopolizing business, aren't you afraid of offending people?

At the same time, he was a little troubled, how could it be so easy to make new products?

In any case, he can only choose to try to help Wanhe Plastic Factory stabilize in the last three months.

He has little confidence in Shangjiang Plastics, after all, others are wealthy.

Changjiang Plastic Factory.

Lin Zhichao, Wang Liang, Guo Xinxin and other senior executives of the parent company are listening to the progress of the Changjiang Plastic Factory, which is a subsidiary of Changjiang Industrial.

Moreover, in addition to Lin Zhichao's attention at the beginning, I am afraid that he will have to lay out plastic flowers after five years.

He didn't pay attention, so he had to let Cheung Kong's management guide him.

Tao Derong reported: "Judging from the orders in the last two weeks, the Yangtze River Plastic Factory has been able to survive, harvest a lot of orders, and generate stable profits. Of course, the profit is at a low level among its peers."

Everyone understood the boss's thoughts, but they didn't ask any questions.

Li Xiaobin also reported: "Since we entered the market recently, some plastic factories have also followed the trend to lower prices to avoid closure. I think there are two consequences of this: first, some people can't hold on, and their financial strength can't keep up; Second, some people indiscriminately fill up the number and use shoddy goods, which affects credibility. ”

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "This analysis is very reasonable! However, it is certain that we will greatly reduce the cost through the procurement of raw materials, and finally stick to the end. Of course, this is not in a hurry, I will arrange it for a while, including aluminum alloy, copper and other raw materials, and I will negotiate it. ”

Around May, Cheung Kong is expected to spend 3 million Hong Kong dollars to buy a large number of raw materials such as aluminum alloy, copper, and plastics, so as to avoid not being able to purchase these at that time.

For example, the current price of 450G plastic raw materials is 1.5 Hong Kong dollars, and Lin Zhichao believes that it is possible to rise to 3 Hong Kong dollars. Changjiang Plastic Factory does not necessarily rely on reselling raw materials to make money, but it can continue to occupy a large number of markets by virtue of the price advantage of its products.

Of course, at that time, the price of plastic products naturally increased a lot, but it was less than others.

Wang Liang also suggested: "More new varieties can be added to the product, plastic products are a new thing, and the prospects are very ambitious." You can refer to Cheung Kong and set up a product research and development team to be responsible for this matter. ”

Lin Zhichao then said: "Yes, you can do this Tao manager, but there is only one point, that is, high-quality products can be launched on the market." ”

"Okay"

After the meeting, Lin Zhichao unconsciously showed a smile, and through the reports of his subordinates, he learned some interesting things. For example, although Wanhe Plastic lost a lot of orders, it did not react.

In this way, I am afraid that the last stop of Li Jiacheng's part-time job will not be satisfactory!

At the same time, according to the current situation, when Lee Jiacheng started his business, it was when Hong Kong's plastic raw materials soared, and it would naturally be more difficult at that time.

As long as the Yangtze River Plastic Factory is pressed up, everyone will be more or less affected, because the raw materials of the Yangtze River Plastic Factory are cheap, so it will naturally have many advantages.

Although it will not be a monopoly, it will at least become an industry-leading existence, so that there is no need to 'aggrieved' for five years.

Thursday, January 26.

Lin Zhichao got the news that the two liberty ships he bought this morning will sail into the docks in Hong Kong, so he brought his family to visit them. The two 10,000-ton ships, which are his first and second wholly-owned ships, obviously have different meanings.

On the wharf, there was no one else on the pier except Lin Zhichao's family, as well as the management and staff of Global Shipping; Lin Zhichao is very low-key about shipping, and he doesn't want to make a big announcement that he already has two 10,000-ton giant ships.

The simplest question is: in the first half of this year, the global shipping business was dismal, because Hong Kong has more ships and fierce competition; At the same time, the tonnage of the two free ships is too large, and it can transport 5000~9000 tons of goods at a time, which is obviously difficult to fully operate.

Fortunately, it only takes a little more than half a year for global shipping to soar, and in this half year, it is just right to continue to learn shipping.

"It's coming, the Liberty ship has entered the port!" I don't know who shouted happily, and everyone looked at the sea in unison.

A 10,000-ton liberty ship has sailed into the port, with a gray hull painted with the logo of global shipping; The new appearance and huge body (135*17*9 meters) make the whole port and the seaside people can't help but pause.

"It's such a big new ship, could it be that which ocean company has bought a new ship?"

"Possibly!"

With the whispers on the shore, the people on the free ship had already waved to Lin Zhichao and the others, although the two free ships were the captain and second officer sent by Williamson Company, but Global Shipping also sent the captain, first officer and second officer to conduct on-site teaching.

The crew of a freeship is 44 people, of course, for the hard-working Chinese people, some crew members can be appropriately reduced to avoid waste of resources.

After a while, Lin Zhichao and the others finally stepped onto the deck of the coveted large free wheel.

"Husband, what are the names of these two ships?" Tang Caiyun looked at her husband standing on the deck with great ambition, and couldn't help but ask excitedly.

Tang Caiying wanted to speak and stopped, she seemed to want to say, simply call it 'Caiying' and 'Caiyun'.

And Lin Zhichao said without hesitation: "Jin'an, Jinshan!" ”

Gold, on behalf of the rolling of wealth; An, it means a safe return; Mountains, on the other hand, represent a mountain of wealth.

The Chinese name is simple and easy to understand!

As for the English name, in order to make it easier for Lin Zhichao to remember, he planned to use 'Golden Alphas' and 'Golden Bless', and the ships behind him were named with 26 letters one after another.

Strive to use up 26 letters in three years.

"This deck is so big!"

"In the past, it was used to transport Allied arms and supplies, and the deck was large, which was convenient for transporting tanks, military vehicles, etc."

Subsequently, Lin Zhichao met with Williamson's captain and crew, and asked them to arrange for them to go to a good dragon. Sailors, that's all that good.

Naturally, it is also beneficial to receive these people in this way.

"Captain Lee, how are you feeling?" Lin Zhichao personally asked Li Donglai, the ship of the Jin'an.

"Boss, this boat is very good for loading and the performance is very good. Aside from being a little slower, you can't find any drawbacks. Li Donglai said happily.

When he first arrived in Hong Kong, he was lucky to find such a job as a captain. Moreover, although this captain was from Guangdong Province, he called himself 'Shanghai's son-in-law' in front of them, spoke Wu language, took care of everyone as fellow villagers, and arranged accommodation for his family, so that his family would not live in a bureaucratic house.

Lin Zhichao then asked, "What about the living conditions of the seafarers?" ”

Li Donglai immediately said: "The conditions are really good, this group of Europeans and Americans will really enjoy it, there are canteens, dishwashing rooms, toilets, showers, shipping offices, libraries, conference rooms, etc., it is simply everything, and the seafarers come to work on this ship, it is simply a blessing." ”

Indeed, the freewheel was designed with a very user-friendly mindset in mind. In this regard, there is no other country in the world than the United States.

Subsequently, Lin Zhichao had a detailed exchange with the captain, the first officer and the second officer, and the engineer one by one, and after confirming that there were no major problems with the Jinshan and Jinping, he took his family away with confidence.

Next, Universal Shipping has its own team, and the two ships will soon open two fixed routes.

Lin Zhichao came to Shunchang Shipping and visited Xu Aizhou, the old ship king, because one of the shipping routes launched by Global Shipping was somewhat duplicative with Shunchang Shipping.

Salute first, then soldier!

This is what Lin Zhichao thinks.

"Elder Xu, junior Lin Zhichao, please visit!" Lin Zhichao said crepe.

Xu Aizhou happily got up and greeted him, never thinking that he was almost 70 years old.

"Haha, I heard that Global Shipping bought two 10,000-ton ships, which caused a sensation in the port. I didn't expect to be able to meet such a powerful character as you so soon. ”

He is already old, so naturally he will not take the initiative to make enemies, let alone this young man who is in the middle of the day.

Lin Zhichao said modestly: "Xu Lao has won the award, I am a reckless businessman, and when I saw that the two ships were cheap, I wanted to pick them up." As everyone knows, after buying it, I found that the ship was too big and the competition in Hong Kong was too fierce, so I thought I could only operate hard. ”

Xu Aizhou nodded, he didn't expose Lin Zhichao's lies, after all, if this is the case, then the opening of the 'Global Maritime Academy' has caused such a big Fengbo, is this for that?

"Sit"

The two sat down on the sofa, and Lin Zhichao took a lot of Xu Aizhou's office, Chinese style, celebrity calligraphy and painting are essential, and it may be his own calligraphy and painting.

Subsequently, Lin Zhichao said: "This cheeky visit to Xu Lao is because Global Shipping has a route, which overlaps with Shunchang Shipping. But Xu Lao rest assured, we will abide by the rules of the industry. ”

This. This young man is really powerful, salute first and then soldier, which makes it impossible for him to make enemies and target him.

"That's right! There is no franchise on the route, the British are running, and the Chinese are running; We can run, and of course you can run. Xu Aizhou said generously.

Lin Zhichao put his mind at ease!

The Xu family is a veteran family in Hong Kong, if it is aimed at Lin Zhichao, it may be a little troublesome!

Of course, with Lin Zhichao's current business contacts and career, although he doesn't want to offend Xu Aizhou, he is not afraid of Xu Aizhou. Because he is doing business, with his current connections, even British capital does not dare to use illegal means. Otherwise, huge turmoil will surely break out in Hong Kong.

Next, the atmosphere was much better.

Xu Aizhou is not a stingy person, and even said: "After all, I have been doing shipping twenty years earlier than you, if you have any questions, you can come and discuss together!" ”

Lin Zhi was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "Then it will be troublesome to Xu Lao!" ”

Although he has been in contact with shipping for more than a year, it is all a small fight, and it is naturally very good if he gets some knowledge here in Xu Aizhou.

During this period, Xu Aizhou also raised a question: "I remember that you made a fortune with real estate, why didn't you do it very early?" ”

Lin Zhichao knows that Xu Aizhou's biggest hobby is shipping and real estate, and he was once the real estate king of Zhanjiang and owned a street property. However, at this time, the Hui family did not have many properties in Hong Kong, and those properties in later generations were purchased one after another after they went ashore in the mid-fifties.

"Because I found that the government does not have any active policies on real estate, so I don't think it's a good time, maybe I will do real estate in the future, but I must see the government's desire to improve the living environment in Hong Kong. Moreover, the situation in the mainland in recent years has not been suitable, so I withdrew. ”

Xu Aizhou suddenly felt that it made sense, and he didn't do real estate now for these reasons.

"Makes sense! In terms of the past few years, shipping is indeed more valuable than real estate. ”

Having said that, Lin Zhichao could see that Xu Aizhou was also observing real estate.

It's a pity that if you talk about real estate, Lin Zhichao really doesn't have the habit of cooperating with others; Unless there is a situation, that is, someone else gives the land, and he pays for the development, Lin Zhichao will cooperate. After all, he has the strength and understands real estate planning, so why should he cooperate? No matter how good a friend is, cooperation is prone to problems.

Hui Ai Zhou owned many properties in his previous life, and the best one should be the 'Doctor's Building', which is now the Hong Kong Hotel. If Lin Zhichao is rich, he will definitely take the lead and lay the foundation in Central. Of course, there are so many properties in Hong Kong, Xu Aizhou can continue to look for land, and there is no shortage of land and old sites in this era.

"Hong Kong's shipping prospects are very high, and at the moment people are only doing business locally. If one day, we Hong Kong shipowners can go out of the local area and go to the whole Asia, and even the whole world, just like the shipping in Greece, this is the goal we should strive for! Hong Kong has cheap labor, the best free trade port in the world, and a good geographical location." Lin Zhichao said without hiding his ambition.

Xu Ai was stunned for a long time, and said: "Okay, ambitious!" It's a pity that I'm old, otherwise I should have had an ambition to live in vain. ”

is indeed old, and he is not worried about his son's shipping business, after all, this industry is very risky.

However, Lin Zhichao still said: "Compared with Xu Lao's performance in breaking the monopoly of foreign shipping in the thirties, I am just getting started." ”

Xu Aizhou smiled, as an old person, he naturally likes to listen to his past exploits, and he suddenly has a great impression of Lin Zhichao.

Of course, the relationship between the two is limited to this relationship, and it is impossible to achieve the relationship between Lin Zhichao and Jian Dongpu, nor the relationship between Lin Zhichao and He Dong. After all, the two do not have much interest, so they are destined to be just general friends.

The two talked for a long time before Lin Zhichao got up to say goodbye.

Global Shipping, which has two 10,000-ton free ships, immediately spread throughout the Hong Kong business community, and even reporters rushed to report on it.

The person who originally watched Lin Zhichao's jokes, the establishment of the Global Maritime Academy, could only say sourly: "The ship is so big, and it is a waste to be dissatisfied with the cargo!" ”

In any case, global shipping has also become popular, officially opening cargo shipping and printing money.

(End of chapter)