Lin Zhichao came to Japan and reached a contract renewal with Yamaguchi Steamship for two 10,000-ton ships and one 15,000-ton ship. He extended his contract for three years, which expired in February 1957, rather than pursuing a two-and-a-half-year lease.

He expected that the Suez Canal would be closed for a year after the 'Suez Crisis' of 1956, which should end in June and July 1957.

Therefore, the contract was signed in this way, and Yamaguchi steamer was afraid that at the end of 1956, he would be in a hurry to renew the contract, for fear that the ship would be leased to others. The price is naturally very good, and if the contract is renewed for three years at a high price, it will make a lot of money.

Lin Zhichao understands the shipping cycle and will naturally calculate the best charter period, so he can earn more in this regard. If a ship expired in 1956, but the Suez crisis had not yet broken out, he would insist on over-chartering for a while, for many reasons, such as major maintenance.

As for the customers, they don't know that, they don't care about the length of the lease, they care more about the 'current price' and 'whether they will use it in the next few years', and they don't know what Global Shipping is planning, so they don't have any doubts at all.

At the same time, Lin Zhichao plans to buy a large number of oil tankers in July, when the funds of global shipping will be more than 18 million US dollars, and there will be no debt; After using its own funds to buy a batch of oil tankers, it quickly signed contracts with European and American oil companies, and then went to HSBC to borrow a huge amount of money for the second round of expansion.

He is not worried that European and American oil companies will not rent, and Global Shipping enjoys a good reputation in the Far East; At the same time, the low price is the biggest advantage, and it is also possible to rent for a long time, and no one wants to save costs.

"Mr. Lin, your fleet is developing very fast, thanks to your cheerful and uncaring style of doing things, we Japanese love to do business with you!" Yamashiro Tatsuto, the president of Yamaguchi Steamship, said happily.

Three years ago, the rent of these three ships was $2.8 million a year, but now the rent is only $1.6 million a year, which is equivalent to a good deal. If it is operated by a Japanese team, I am afraid that the annual operating expenses will need to be 90~1 million US dollars, and it will take three years to return the cost.

Accidents on second-hand ships are prone to occur, and a big accident is enough to make a lot of money.

Lin Zhichao knows that the Japanese like to be shrewd and calculating small profits, so he often fills some of their appetites; And he is calculating the Japanese, and he has gained a lot of profits, and the result is that he has not only made a lot of money, but also made a name and reputation in the Japanese business community, so why not do it!

"Of course, cooperation should be a win-win situation, this is my business experience!"

"Haha, I like the way you do things."

Although the annual rent of the three ships is only 1.65 million US dollars a year, Lin Zhichao has calculated that the operating expenses of global shipping can be controlled at 750,000 US dollars a year; So, there is still a profit of $900,000.

And the funds for the purchase of these three ships are only 2.1 million US dollars (which has already returned to three times), that is, they were earned back in the early two years, which is still good. What's more, being able to get a high-priced three-year lease after three years is his goal.

Although these ships are old, they can definitely run until the mid-60s, when Lin Zhichao originally planned to phase out second-hand freighters, and by the early 70s, the ships under his command should be 'new ships', 'large tonnage', and biased towards oil tankers, container ships, and reduced bulk carriers.

After the contract was settled, Lin Zhichao and Yamashita also chatted, both of them were actually 'shipping people'.

Yamaguchi Steamship is a shipping company, and its business is actually the transportation industry; Global Shipping also has this kind of business, but the main business is chartering ships, but there are also non-Japanese shipping companies that lease their ships.

During the chat, Lin Zhichao asked about something: "President Yamashita, I heard that there are many materials for the US military stationed in Japan after the war, I don't know if you have acquaintance channels, I also want to do some of this kind of business!" ”

Making money is an art, and big and small is the last word. What's more, if it is cranes, mountain openers, bulldozers, military jeeps, etc., there is no shortage of sales channels in Hong Kong, as long as he transports them to Hong Kong, he can make a lot of money. At the same time, Lin Zhichao also intends to strengthen the development of the real estate business, so it is necessary to set up a construction company, a stone mining company, etc., and there is a great demand for these equipment.

From November last year to the present, due to changes in the international situation, Southeast Asia is in the process of purging, so Southeast Asian capital is crazy to Hong Kong, and almost every month the inflow of funds is hundreds of millions of Hong Kong dollars. The inflow of these funds into Hong Kong will lead to the rise of real estate and the stock market, because it is impossible to save all the money, and it has to be invested, and real estate and stocks are the easiest investments.

Because of this, land prices in Hong Kong are currently rising, but property prices are not rising.

Yamashitoro said very happily: "Leave this matter to me, and I will definitely introduce Mr. Lin to this connection." ”

Although the U.S. military stationed in Japan is auctioning, the property is owned by the Americans, so it is not just for the Japanese business community, but for the whole world. However, after all, Japan has a local advantage, so it is Japanese officials who are presiding.

However, many machines are not very scarce in Japan, because they can build them themselves, which naturally gives opportunities to other Asian businessmen. For Lin Zhichao, the tax rate on importing these things back to Hong Kong is very low, because Hong Kong is a free port, and only a few products are heavily taxed; The real estate boom in Hong Kong naturally has a high demand for equipment.

In any case, as long as there is a way to make this money, it is easy to make money, and he can also set up his own real estate-related company for free.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Then trouble President Yamashita, come to Hong Kong another day, I will definitely treat you warmly!" ”

Yamashitoro said lightly: "Mr. Lin is polite, we have been friends for many years, this little thing is nothing!" ”

When he talks about rental prices, he is very shrewd. As long as the negotiation is good, Yamashita will become very enthusiastic, and he will personally accompany Lin Zhichao to dinner every time.

Business and private affairs are very separated, which Lin Zhichao also appreciates.

On the contrary, Toshio Kawamoto of Miko Steamboat was a bit 'sinister and cunning', adopting the disgraceful means of bribery, and of course, Lin Zhichao did not suffer in the negotiations.

A week later.

Lin Zhichao took Lu Bensheng, general manager of the Yangtze River Trading Company, to a government department in Okinawa, Japan, and found a Japanese official, Ichiro Yoshida.

"Mr. Lin, your name is thunderous in the Japanese business community, but if you want to do this business, you still need one condition!" Yoshida Ichiro said enthusiastically.

The two came together today through the introduction of Yamashoro, so they know each other a little.

Lin Zhichao said: "But can't these materials be shipped to the mainland? ”

Yoshida Ichiro said with a smile: "That's the condition, if you can agree, I will go through the procedure for you immediately, of course, you also need to go to the US consulate to get the approval, I will help you!" ”

He is so enthusiastic because of Yamashatarou's face and Lin Zhichao's identity.

Lin Zhichao immediately said: "Of course, there is no problem with this, I actually mainly fancy some cranes, mountain openers, bulldozers and other large machinery, for my own real estate business, not a full-time international trader, just by the way." ”

That's true, he has a large warehouse on Paterson Street, which can be filled with a lot of these supplies. In addition to the equipment for its own use, the Yangtze River Trade can dispose of a lot in Xiangjiang.

As soon as Yoshida Ichiro heard this, he no longer had any questions and began to guide them through the procedures. Of course, it was the U.S. consulate that approved the purchase of the goods that was the most important, and then the Japanese government officials in charge of the auction.

At the same time, Yoshida Ichiro took the time to say: "It's just that the auction of these materials is uncertain, and it is an installment auction, and the time may span several years, how should you know the news!" After speaking, he looked at Lin Zhichao and Lu Bensheng with a smile.

Lin Zhichao is also a person, this Yoshida Ichiro put forward such a sentence, naturally he is asking for benefits.

Of course, if it is only a matter of information, there is no need for Ichiro Yoshida, who has offices and staff in Japan, and only needs to inspect and inquire about it. But it was clear that Ichiro Yoshida couldn't be kept busy.

It's easy to get into trouble by giving gifts directly, after all, this is the office of a government department, so Lin Zhichao said: "Why don't I invite Mr. Yoshida to have a drink tonight, and we'll talk about it specifically." ”

When Yoshida Ichiro heard this, he said with a smile: "Mr. Lin invited, and I will naturally come." ”

Lin Zhichao said again: "It's better for Mr. Yoshida to call the shots and choose a good place!" ”

Yoshida Ichiro was a little happier again, the flower girl he had been thinking about was able to patronize today. Subsequently, everyone made an appointment at the location.

After walking out of the door, Lin Zhichao explained some things to Lu Bensheng, so that he would not participate in the whole process, and let his subordinates do the dirty things.

"Boss, since you are here in person and spend so much energy, why don't you be bold in this business. Hong Kong is a free trade port, and the profits of this kind of parallel goods are very large, and it is a good channel to make money! Lu Bensheng suggested.

He felt a little pity when he heard that the boss just wanted to make a small fuss, mainly to serve the boss's real estate business.

Lin Zhichao patted him on the shoulder and said, "As long as you have the ability to do it, I will give you money if you want it, and I will give you people if you want people." If you make money, I won't treat you badly, and I won't be stingy with bonuses. How's it going, is there any confidence? ”

Lu Bensheng can be regarded as having many years of trade experience, how can he retreat, not to mention that he understands that as long as the boss gets the approval, to put it bluntly, how many Hong Kong businessmen will come to beg to buy supplies.

Approval is the most difficult!

Without access to information, without access to government officials, and without a good background, it is very difficult to do this business.

"Boss, I have the confidence to do this business for the company, after all, the Yangtze River Trade is also a lot of talents, and it will not affect other businesses."

"Then you will do it boldly, I am optimistic about you!"

Lin Zhichao is this kind of boss, let his subordinates do it boldly, if he doesn't do it well, he will lose money and go out of business, anyway, it is not the main business, he will not feel distressed, but the corresponding management may lower a few grades in his heart; When he does a good job, he rewards the whole team.

Lu Bensheng nodded seriously, with enthusiasm on his face. All along, the trade they do is to serve the group, and now this trade is obviously easier to play.

However, Lin Zhichao still advised: "Don't trade directly with the mainland, I don't want to have bad relations with the United States." The auction house should not bid too much and remain rational. ”

If you want to make other people's money, you have to follow other people's rules.

Lu Bensheng nodded and said, "Don't worry, boss, I know this." ”

Hong Kong is a free trade port, and there are businessmen from all over the world, and materials can be sold to Southeast Asia to make a lot of money.

That night, Lin Zhichao and Lu Bensheng entertained Ichiro Yoshida at the geisha hall, and the next morning they gave a generous gift. In this way, Ichiro Yoshida will naturally work enthusiastically and will not slack off in the slightest.

After all, the introducer of both sides is also a well-known figure in the Japanese economic circles - Yamashataro.

In a bar in Germany, Hans and a group of friends arrive at the bar as usual, ready to ask for a drink and start the night.

"That chick yesterday is so beautiful, it's a pity that I didn't ask for contact information, otherwise I would have run him away!" Hans said in a bluff among his friends.

The friends immediately laughed, and Thomas said: "Hans, don't brag, no one else will give you contact information, how can you like such a thin body!" Looking at her appearance, she should like my burly figure, if you hadn't taken the lead, I might have won it! ”

Hans looked at Thomas's strong figure, and although he admitted it in his heart, he still said unforgivingly: "It's a pity that you are so tall for nothing, but you don't have the guts." Even if she stands in front of you, do you have the courage to say goodbye? Ha ha! ”

They are all factory workers, and they have just been paid recently, so naturally they come to the bar to drink and hunt for beauty. The monthly salary can be spent almost the same amount these days, leaving only some living expenses.

"Hey, Jones, what is this?" Hans and the others saw the beautiful 'Belle Lily' on the bar and were immediately attracted to it.

It was so beautiful, with blond hair, a bandeau princess dress, and slightly ruddy cheeks, like a girl in spring.

The bartender Jones smiled and said, "This is Miss Beale Lilly, and there is her pamphlet next to it, you can take a look!" ”

For a while, it attracted the attention of several people in front of the bar!

Hans flipped through the pamphlet for the first time, and from time to time his eyes stayed on Belle Lily, as if he had met his sweetheart.

The booklet is a comic situation, and the content is presumably:

Opening Theme – Welcome to the world of Belle Lily.

Bridge 1: Bier Lily said to a middle-aged lady: "Can you give me the contact information of this rich and handsome?" "Next

Episode 2: Biel Lily looks at a newspaper that says that there is a rich middle-aged man who wants to find a mistress, which is his only wish in life.

Bridge 3: Biel Lily said to her best friend, the horoscope says that I will have a conflict with my partner today, if only I knew which one???

Throughout the comic book, Belle Lily is a wandering woman, doll, and wife.

In this way, it tickled men's hearts even more.

"What a funny comic book, such a beautiful Belle Lily!" Hans said in surprise.

"I like women like Belle Lilly, if only I could meet one. By the way, Jones, is this Belle Lily for sale? Thomas pointed to the Bell Lily doll that Hans had taken into his hand and said longingly.

"Of course sell! A Bier doll costs $3 (equivalent), and a set of clothing costs $1~$5. ”

"Do you still have clothes?"

Jones Y smiled: "Of course, you can enjoy changing Bi'er Lily's clothes, as well as love Q underwear, lace!" ”

For a while, a group of bachelors were itching and immediately wanted to buy it.

The guest house of the bar is naturally smiling, selling a Bier doll, the bar can get 0.7 US dollars, selling a set of clothing, the bar can get 0.3~1.2 US dollars profit; It's much more profitable than a glass of wine!

That night, when the ladies found out that they had fallen out of favor, the men did not come up to ask for a drink, but gathered around to talk and laugh.

In this way, some ladies can't bear it and come forward to see what is going on.

But when they saw the beautiful Belle Doll, the ladies loved it too.

"Hans, can I give this Belle Lily, I can promise to go on a date with you!" An obese woman who shows her love to Hans.

Hans looked at the beautiful and seductive Belle Lily in his hand, and then at the plump Lisa, and immediately shook his head and said, "Of course not! ”

Lisa was stunned, when did she lose her charm to a doll, damn Hans! Have you forgotten that you have asked yourself out before?

Schréder Toy Company.

Gauss walked into the office building, ready to ask about the market response of Belle Lily.

Seeing the spacious office building, Gauss actually didn't understand whether the partner was too confident, Schréder Toy Company has a professional CEO, toy designer team, marketing team, etc., full of 12 employees. If Belle Lily doesn't sell well enough, the salaries of these people alone will be enough for the company to be in debt.

"Chairman Gauss, many toy manufacturers have called and asked for cooperation. Our Belle Lily became an instant hit in German bars and became a goddess for men and an idol for women. As soon as President Muto saw Gauss, he told him great news.

Gauss asked in surprise, "Really, so the 50,000 Belle Lily in the warehouse can be sold?" ”

"Absolutely no problem! If nothing else, maybe even a month or two later, it's time to place an order with Hong Kong! ”

Gauss was very excited, if Belle Lily could sell 100,000 in the first year, it would already be an extremely good result. Because he has also communicated with Lin Zhichao, Bier Lily needs to cultivate IP for a long time.

Of course, Gauss didn't invest much money, and Schréder Toys himself invested less than $50,000 in total.

"Okay, CEO Muto, I hope your team will promote it well and cultivate the character of Belle Lily."

"No problem!"

In addition to receiving a fixed salary, Muto and other team members also have 10% incentive equity and enjoy the right to dividends.

So, positivity is completely fine.

And these, Lin Zhichao, who is far away in Hong Kong, can understand the dynamics through remote command.

(End of chapter)