Chapter 164: [Sharpening the Knife]

"Lin Sheng, there's a bit of a problem with your batch of medicines?"

Hearing the words of Gao Shiliang, the owner of the medicine store, Lin Zhichao chuckled, Zhang Yuliang, this kid really dared to pit him!

"Is it a fake?"

Lin Zhichao was not angry at the first time, if it was a fake drug, it would be easy to do!

He has a way to clean up the Zhang family, after all, there are a large number of forces behind Oxfam.

Gao Shiliang said: "This is not true! It's just that this batch of Shan Du Lian Western medicine is a kind of partial toxicity insecticide of Gallizi Pharmaceutical Company, this 06g base pill is low toxicity, side effects are large, if it is made into a house, adults eat a piece, they will continue to feel dizzy and drowsy; If the child eats it, he will vomit, diarrhea and dizziness. Therefore, our medicine store stopped wholesale this kind of mountain lotus a year ago, this Zhang Zhushan family pit you don't understand medicine! ”

Lin Zhichao was a little dumbfounded, co-authoring was not a fake drug, but a medicine that could not be sold.

Still, he smiled.

Du Songming said angrily: "Lin Sheng, the Zhang family can do this, I'll go to them to exchange the goods." ”

Lin Zhichao grabbed Du Songming and said, "President Du, since Zhang Yuliang dares to sell to us, he has already thought of countermeasures. If you don't believe it, you can look at the contract, it is definitely a complete drug information, and it will not fool us. ”

Du Songming immediately understood that Zhang Yuliang was bullying them for not knowing medicine.

"So what now? If there is a problem with the medicine, it must not appear on the market, and that is the signboard of Oxfam. Du Songming said resolutely.

If Lin Zhichao dared to say that he would use this medicine, he would immediately resign and not do it.

Lin Zhichao nodded with a smile and said, "It's okay! Just a few hundred thousand Hong Kong dollars, I can afford to lose. However, I will have to report this matter to the board of directors to see if there is anything you can do, after all, Mrs. Bess is an expert in hydrology and has a certain understanding of this disease. ”

Du Songming quickly understood the reasoning, and it was true that the report to the board of directors was fake, and it was true to seek justice through the husband of the director of industry and commerce behind Mrs. Bes.

"But then, I'm afraid we'll have to prepare the insecticide again?"

After thinking about it for a while, Lin Zhichao said to Gao Shiliang: "Boss Gao, this mountain lotus medicine is because the medicinal effect is too strong and poisonous, but if it is made into a smaller dose of flower tower candy, will it be feasible?" After all, the British side did not say that the production of this product is prohibited, which means that it is legal. ”

Gao Shiliang said: "Flower tower candy? Could it be that what kind of insecticide is used in the United States, with sucrose, flour, flavors and the like? ”

Due to the embargo by the United States, Hong Kong cannot get the American anti-insect medicine, but Gao Shiliang still has insight.

Lin Zhichao nodded and said, "Not bad." In the final analysis, this medicine only has big side effects, but if you reduce the proportion and mix sugar, flour, flavors, and even soy flour, then you can use it, of course, you can only eat one per person. If you can develop it successfully, you can also add a product in the future? ”

Gao Shiliang's eyes lit up, and he said: "No problem, I'll test it to ensure that there is no problem with the pagoda candy, after all, it is wholesaled from my medicine store, and I will be responsible for it to the end." ”

In the past few years, there were many people who consumed this kind of mountain duly, and at most it had big side effects, but there was no problem.

In this case, Gao Shiliang certainly dared to pack a ticket.

The other side.

After Zhang Yujie returned to China, he asked Zhang Yuliang: "Fourth, I heard that you sold the batch of Shandulian in the warehouse that you couldn't sell, which fool's egg, or which ghost who lacked virtue bought it?" ”

was able to sell that batch of goods, he really looked at the fourth brother a few times, but he didn't expect this kid to be so powerful, he could even sell the medicine that he couldn't sell.

Zhang Yuliang said a little proudly: "I said big brother, your batch of medicines is a little knowledgeable, and it is impossible for me not to sell them." This is not lucky, there is an ignorant person, saying that he is going to engage in charity. I thought to myself, this thing is for those poor ghosts, a little side effect is afraid of something, it's not like I haven't eaten it before. So I sold it! Guess who, the buyer is? ”

Zhang Yujie heard that it was for charity to feed the poor, so he was even more relieved, the poor are not so delicate, what are the few side effects!

"Who is it? Whoever took the initiative to help us share our worries, I have to invite him to a drink! ”

Zhang Yuliang then said: "Please save a glass of wine, others are not familiar with us!" ”

Being unfamiliar with it means that his fourth brother is a little unkind, of course, Zhang Yujie didn't take it to heart; The fourth child has read a lot of books and is very smart, so he generally does not leave his feet for others. To be honest, he himself is a little afraid of the fourth child and threatens his position.

"Who is it?"

"Lin Zhichao, Lin Zhichao of Shunde Chamber of Commerce!"

Zhang Yujie dilated his eyes violently, and asked uncertainly: "Lin Zhichao, the king of the ship?" ”

Zhang Yuliang said with a smile: "Isn't it him, big brother, you really exalt him, what kind of ship king is not the king of ships, he has only been in his career for a few years, and he can still be called king." At most, it is to have a good relationship with that group of foreign devils and be a foreigner's dog! ”

Zhang Yujie said angrily: "Bastard, you really have no one in your eyes!" Others just have a good relationship with foreign devils, with the support of HSBC and the appreciation of the senior management of the Hong Kong government. That's why we can't mess with him. Don't forget, Hong Kong is anyone's world! ”

Zhang Yuliang was suddenly a little afraid of the eldest brother, the Zhang family can have today, the eldest brother is a great contribution, at least the huge profits made in Western medicine in the past few years are led by the eldest brother.

"He just has a good relationship with foreign devils, can others help him with this kind of thing? What's more, my contract is clearly written, and there will be absolutely no accidents. ”

Zhang Yujie was helpless, so he could only ask about the detailed process, and was a little relieved when he learned that Zhang Yuliang did not show any horses.

"Now that it's happened, forget it! Next time, don't be so unstoppable, there will always be someone we can't afford to offend. If Lin Zhichao came to change the medicine, he would change it to him, so as not to cause trouble. ”

In his opinion, the medicine is not a fake medicine, and there is no problem with the contract, no matter how Lin Zhichao asks him, he will at most say that his younger brother is not sensible, and he will just change a batch of Shandulian.

Zhang Yuliang succumbed to his brother's pressure and said, "I know! He doesn't know how to use medicine, so maybe he will use it! ”

Zhang Yujie was a little angry in his heart, but he couldn't send it directly to Zhang Yuliang, otherwise his mother would know about it, and he would inevitably be scolded - the brothers are not united. Especially after the 'accidental' death of the second child this year, my mother told me a thousand times - brothers should unite.

But Zhang Yuliang was a little unconvinced, in his opinion, the Shunde Chamber of Commerce behind Lin Zhichao was not as strong as their Wuyi Chamber of Commerce, so why be afraid of him. The contract is clear, and Lin Zhichao doesn't know how to buy a loss.

Mrs. Bess angrily told her husband Shi Yizhi about the good things she had done.

"My dear, this group of people even dares to cheat charities, it's really unconscionable, you must give them a little color to see!"

Shi Yizhi's first reaction was: "This is what Lin Zhichao told you?" ”

He suspected that Lin Zhichao had a holiday with the Zhang family and used this kind of thing to avenge his personal vendetta, and he became a pawn. At the same time, both the European Coast Company and Zhu Xing Hong will regularly report to the Department of Industry and Commerce, and he will naturally benefit the most as the director.

Mrs. Bess said, "Not really! This was Mr. Du's report to the Board and Mr. Lim was not present at the time. Moreover, Mr. Lin is so busy, and now he has taken the initiative to solve this matter, saying that by producing this batch of mandarin into 'flower tower candy' in the United States, the side effects can be controlled at a minimum. ”

Shi Yizhi nodded, he didn't think it was Lin Zhichao's tricks, at least not to take the initiative to provoke the Zhang family, and then use himself to fight the opponent.

After thinking about it for a while, Shi Yizhi said: "This matter is not big or small, mainly because of the attitude of Mrs. Gramlin, because she is now the chairman of Oxfam. And you are the vice-chairman, so you need to share the worries of Mrs. Gramlian. After you announce the establishment of Oxfam, I will conduct surprise inspections on the European Coast Company and Zhu Xinghong, and I will also focus on them in the future, and the best result is to let them take the initiative to donate money to Oxfam, so as to maximize the results. After all, it is impossible to bring down theirs. ”

He is sensible and understands what Oxfam needs and what his wife needs.

Mrs. Bess said, "Why don't you act now and show Madame Gramlen what we're doing?" ”

Shi Yizhi said with a smile: "Mrs. Gram is the chairman of Oxfam, and she is most concerned about how much money Oxfam can raise. And I guess that the Cheung family didn't know that there was the wife of the Governor of Hong Kong and the wife of the Commissioner for Industry and Commerce behind the charity, otherwise they would be fools and should know that they could not be provoked. Therefore, once Oxfam holds a press conference, then the Zhang family will also understand that they are wrong, and they will also think of ways to make up for their mistakes. ”

When Mrs. Bess heard this, she immediately admired and said, "Honey, you are amazing! At that time, if the Zhang family donates funds, it will be my share. And Madame Gramsian will certainly be impressed with us. ”

Shi Yizhi nodded, and said fiercely: "This time, if you want to scrape a layer of meat in the Zhang family, they have earned tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars in the past few years, and they are so rich." ”

The Zhang family made a lot of money, and most people only think that it is a few million, and the actual amount is tens of millions, which Shi Yizhi knows.

Mid-December.

At the headquarters office of Global Shipping, Lin Zhichao is planning development plans.

At the beginning of this year, a major smog incident occurred in London, and the death toll was tens of thousands. Now that it's gone, it's time to think about expanding the fleet.

In the past, Lin Zhichao was worried that the ship could not be rented, so he felt that shipping should be developed conservatively in 1953~1955; As a result, Lin Zhichao found that the demand for cargo ships in Japan's economic development is also growing, and although the price has been reduced, it does not hinder the demand for shipping.

At the same time, Lin Zhichao also calculated an account, because many of the global shipping are long-term contracts, even in 1953~1955, according to the current fleet size, the annual net profit is about 20 million US dollars.

With such a huge amount of money, it would be a waste not to spend a lot of money on the development of shipping. The second-hand freighters that were bought were leased for a long time at a low price, as long as the lease was less than the second half of 1956.

At the same time, in 1954, it began to enter the field of oil tankers, and the business also had to develop in Europe and the United States, which was the highlight of the investment.

Therefore, it is still necessary to make every effort to develop shipping, and develop to a deadweight of 20 million tons as soon as possible, which can also form an 'invisible suppression' on competitors.

Lin Zhichao flipped through the financial statements of Global Shipping, and the cash flow on the account was more than 5.3 million US dollars, and after deducting this month's operating expenses, it could leave about 5 million US dollars, while the debt of Global Shipping was only 3.3 million US dollars.

It's time to expand your fleet!

This time, there is no debt, no installments, and the purchase of ships according to the company's activity funds, which is also a development trend in the last year or two.

Spend 4 million US dollars to buy 5~70,000 tons of ships, and the remaining 1 million US dollars will continue to support real estate.

After setting the goal, Lin Zhichao immediately organized a management meeting to announce the development plan.

in the conference room.

Lin Zhichao said: "From now on, Global Shipping will only purchase large ships of more than 10,000 tons, which is convenient for management and saves operating costs. Manager Feng, you first take someone to London to inspect the shipping market, and I have already communicated with several brokerage companies. ”

Global Shipping is a big customer in the European shipping market, and it has long been not limited to Willis, but even France has brokers.

Feng Yongfa nodded and said, "Okay, I'll leave as soon as possible." ”

As his subordinates, they all know that Lin Zhichao likes to cultivate them, and when they are inspecting the shipping market, they also have to summarize the development of the European shipping industry, and they also need to bring a report when they come back to circulate the company.

In the words of the boss - I myself am trying to learn, and you as a management don't learn how to keep up with the pace of development of the company.

Although Global Shipping has been recruiting elite talents, these people can only start from the bottom management, and the boss still likes to use motivated old people.

"Manager Gao, you also have to go to Japan to inspect the shipping market and write a report to the company, so that it is convenient to negotiate business at that time. At the same time, it is also necessary to increase the number of ocean-going fixed routes. ”

Gao Qiqiang said while recording: "Well, we will be ready." ”

Lin Zhichao is very satisfied with his layout, although he understands a trend in shipping, but after all, it is only approximate. Therefore, he has always insisted on studying, inspecting and analyzing the current shipping market.

Subsequently, the whole global shipping is like a high-speed machine, and when it is running, the global shipping has the potential of a first-class modern enterprise.

Zhang Yujie received an invitation letter, and his face immediately changed.

The invitation letter stated that Oxfam Hong Kong will be established on December 16, and Mr. Zhang Yujie was specially invited to attend, and it also wrote a brief introduction of Oxfam, which is a charity co-sponsored by the Governor's wife, Mrs. Graham Murray, Mrs. Shek Yizhi, Mrs. Beth, Mrs. Lam Chi-chiu, Mrs. Hui Choi-ying, and Anglican Bishop Ho Wah-ming.

Zhang Yujie suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, and together with his fourth brother, he sold the inferior medicine to the governor's wife.

He hurriedly sent someone to inquire about the news, and returned home angrily, preparing to hold a family meeting to clean up his fourth brother.

McDonald No. 8, Chang's Mansion.

Zhang Yujie threw the invitation to Zhang Yuliang and said, "Fourth, you have caused a monstrous disaster!" ”

Zhang Yuliang looked confused, thinking that this eldest brother was still endless, and he would hit himself when he caught a trivial matter, he really doubted the cause of the second brother's death.

The old mother Guo Geng said dissatisfiedly: "Boss, the family must be harmonious and united. Our Zhang family can have today, relying on the concerted efforts of the whole family, not the credit of one person. ”

Zhang Yujie's arrogance suddenly fell, and he could only hold his breath and say: "Mother, it's just that this time the fourth child has suffered a big disaster, and I have lost my temper." ”

Guo Geng said indifferently: "What else can there be, it is equivalent to our family coming to Hong Kong from Guangdong, for fear that there will be bandits and islands on the road, so we put the silver dollar in the rotten vegetables, and there is no danger all the way." And now, the Zhang family's career has developed, and our whole family is working together, and anything can be handled. ”

Zhang Yujie could only say: "Mother educates me!" ”

Guo Geng said to Zhang Yuliang again: "Your eldest brother said that you got into trouble, so you should explain it in person, don't deliberately avoid the important and trivial." ”

Zhang Yuliang was also a little scared at this time, according to the information in this invitation letter, he sold inferior medicine to a charity composed of a group of powerful wives, especially a wife of the Hong Kong Governor and a wife of the Industrial and Commercial Department, and their men could easily handle the Zhang family.

"That's right. There is no problem with this batch of medicines, it is neither a fake nor an expired drug, I think there is no problem. Even if the Governor intervenes, we can ask the barristers to defend themselves, the medicine is made by their British, and we are only agents. On the contrary, if this medicine is not satisfactory, how can they blame this Lin Zhichao for not knowing the goods and doing the wrong thing. ”

Zhang Yuliang's sophistry actually persuaded Guo Geng and other family members, but Zhang Yujie saw it more deeply, but with his mother, he didn't dare to intimidate the fourth child.

I saw Guo Geng say: "The fourth brother is reasonable, this matter is at most offended this young man named Lin Zhichao." But in any case, we are legal and compliant, and we are not afraid of him asking for guilt. The Zhang family is not vegetarian, and the Wuyi Chamber of Commerce is not vegetarian, so this matter is over, don't hurt the unity of the brothers. Boss, what do you think? After speaking, his eyes stared at Zhang Yujie.

Zhang Yujie hurriedly said: "What my mother said is that the fourth child has no problem with his performance this time, but he is more astute and solves a trouble for the company." ”

He can only pray now that he will not be targeted by the Department of Industry and Commerce, and if he is really targeted, he can only let the fourth child review it again in the family conference room, and arrange for the fourth child to go to his leisure job to exercise again.

Anyway, it had happened, and he had to figure out the best way to deal with it.

Central.

Oxfam Hong Kong used the Anglican Cathedral to hold an inaugural and fundraising meeting, inviting Hong Kong's upper-class Chinese and British people to attend, and also greeted the major newspapers and came to report.

On that day, hundreds of celebrities smelled the smell and came to participate, and it was lively for a while. After all, there is Ge Mulian, the wife of the soil emperor, and He Huaming, the bishop of the Anglican Church, and there is no shortage of popularity.

What makes many people strange is that a wife of the director of the Department of Industry and Commerce and a wife of a wealthy Chinese can be the vice chairman; On the contrary, Ho Wah Ming is only a consultant and has no specific position.

It wasn't until after Gramlin's speech that it was discovered that the purpose of this 'Oxfam' was to have no religious or political background or purpose, and it never belonged to or served any religious or political group, and the management team was mostly volunteers from the community.

As a result, many people have less worries, such as people from charitable organizations such as Po Leung Kuk and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. Because in this way, they don't have to worry that foreigners want to get a piece of the pie with the Chinese - win people's hearts and seek honors.

"Papa" warm applause rang out.

The second talk was by Mrs. Bes, who gave a speech on 'Hong Kong's Hydrological Environment and Parasite Protection', Oxfam's signature campaign.

Hearing Mrs. Bass's speech, Zhang Yujie hurriedly asked the people around him who understood English what they meant, and naturally he was a little frightened. He didn't expect that this plan was proposed by Mrs. Beth.

Then, the Zhang family has already offended Shi Yizhi, the director of the Department of Industry and Commerce.

Fourth, this little brute!

Xu Caiying was the third speech, and the people in the audience were immediately very surprised, they quickly understood that behind Xu Caiying was Lin Zhichao; According to today's specifications, it can be seen that Lin Zhichao has a very good relationship with the Hong Kong governor.

Hui Choi Ying's speech was mainly about donations, and she led the donation of HK$1 million as start-up capital, and hoped that today's guests would be generous. He also elaborated on Oxfam's later funding sources – not accepting donations from overseas, mainly collecting donations from the public in Hong Kong, and donations from commercial structures.

In fact, since Lin Zhichao dared to set up Oxfam, he could not let Oxfam go without funds, he would donate at least 1 million Hong Kong dollars a year, which was enough to support a charitable organization.

What's more, now that so many people have been wooed, it is obviously impossible not to have appeal.

After that, He Huaming also delivered a speech as general counsel.

The final donation was still good, with more than 800,000 Hong Kong dollars, and Ge Mulian was very happy to take the stage again.

Zhang Yujie was already very helpless in the audience, hoping that he would donate 50,000 Hong Kong dollars today, and the previous things would be written off.

As everyone knows, the Department of Industry and Commerce is already sharpening its knives!

(End of chapter)