Every time they go abroad to participate in exhibitions, Li Yunhai and Shen Xiulan are together, but they come out for work and come and go in a hurry. This time, they only went around Frankfurt and Berlin, bought a few souvenirs such as sinime dolls, and then returned home.

Li Yunhai wanted to explore the office equipment market in Africa, and after returning to China, he discussed this idea with Professor Ni and others.

Professor Ni believes that there will definitely be a market in Africa, but if you want to go abroad to do business, you must first understand the local policies, otherwise you are likely to fail.

He highlighted the important point that any investor in Africa faces the dilemma of material scarcity. Taking the computer industry as an example, we can quickly procure any resources that we lack in China, but in Africa, it may be difficult. It's hard to buy a single screw. In the production process, as long as one link is slow, the subsequent schedule will be dragged down.

Li Yunhai said, we don't build factories locally, we only look for local agents, let them sell our products, I don't know if it's feasible?

Professor Ni said that unlike our huge domestic customer base, the market demand in Africa is uneven, so it is unlikely to pursue turnover and can only pursue profits. It is still feasible for the company to rely on the resources of local partners and do some government cooperation projects.

Li Yunhai knew that Professor Ni was well-informed, and asked him what else he needed to pay attention to?

"Many countries in Africa have very high tariffs, they treat computers as luxury goods and impose high tariffs, for example, South Africa and Mozambique impose import taxes of 6.5% on computers, Tanzania is 5%, and Burkina Faso has 31% import taxes on computers, including 56% on peripherals," Professor Ni said. ”

Li Yunhai said: "In this way, it is impossible for us to sell it ourselves, so we can only find agents." ”

Professor Ni said: "Our blue ocean computer may really be suitable for the needs of Africa. There are still a few countries in Africa that are doing well in the economy, and the government offices, banks and large-scale companies definitely need to use computers. However, it is difficult to promote it among the common people. Africa has a population of 600 million, accounting for 12% of the world's total population, and there is still a market, and it depends on whether we can open this market. ”

After listening to Professor Ni's analysis, Li Yunhai decided to act cautiously, he didn't know anything about Africa, so it was better to send someone over to ask for directions.

Li Yunhai found Zhao Jinping and asked him to arrange for three salesmen to go to Africa.

China is more than 10,000 kilometers away from Africa, and the fastest way to go to Africa is to go to Xiangjiang first, and then take a flight to South Africa.

In the 70s, South Africa opened up Asian routes, and South African Airways began to fly to Hong Kong with a Boeing 747, which took 13 hours.

Zhao Jinping selected three henchmen.

When they heard that they were going to Africa, the three of them looked at each other, and one of them was so frightened that he trembled directly, crying and said: "Mr. Zhao, I have an old mother in her 60s, a student baby in her 10s, and a beautiful wife in her 30s at home. ”

Zhao Jinping scolded: "Something that has no interest!" I don't usually take you abroad, you are clamoring to go out and have a look, but now I give you a chance, and you don't dare to go! ”

The subordinate said with a bitter face: "Mr. Zhao, if we go to Europe and the United States, then we must be duty-bound." That's Africa, how dare we go? ”

Zhao Jinping sneered: "If you don't dare to go, get out!" ”

He pointed to the other two, "Are you going or not?" I'm taking you on a trip to Africa myself! Africa is not a tiger's den in Longtan, what can't you go? If you don't want to go, go to the personnel department and resign yourself! ”

When the other two saw Zhao Jinping personally leading the team, they didn't dare to be verbose.

Zhao Jinping led the two of them to Li Yunhai and said that the three of them would go to Africa together.

Li Yunhai was surprised when he heard that Zhao Jinping was going to go in person: "Mr. Zhao, are you going?" It's the African side, so you have to be mentally prepared. ”

Zhao Jinping said: "Mr. Li, I am the vice president of marketing, and things like this to open up new markets should be done by me." ”

Li Yunhai asked, "How is your English level?" English is the main language in South Africa, so when you get there, you can find a translator first. ”

Zhao Jinping said: "We each bring a translator. ”

Li Yunhai said: "Pay attention to safety, personal safety, and physical health safety, all kinds of viruses are epidemic in Africa, after you arrive, you must pay attention to your diet and other aspects." ”

Zhao Jinping said he understood.

Li Yunhai gave them a sum of money and arranged for them to go abroad.

China and many African countries have established diplomatic relations very early, and relations have always been good.

Since 1979, China's direct investment in Africa has been complementary to trade and aid, and during this period, most of China's enterprises investing in Africa are mainly large state-owned enterprises, and their projects involve ports, mining, energy and many other fields.

Li Yunhai asked Zhao Jinping to take the lead, first go to Africa to see the situation, and then decide on the follow-up itinerary.

Zhao Jinping: This time, they are mainly looking for local powerful and reliable agents.

After Blue Ocean Computer advertised in China, its sales increased significantly.

The dealers of Sihai Group are almost all over the country.

Except for a few big cities with directly operated stores, they mainly rely on dealers to sell goods.

Li Yunhai can't estimate how many Blue Ocean computers can be sold in China within a year.

A new machine of 10,000 yuan, compared with a second-hand computer of several thousand yuan, is definitely much more cost-effective.

The IBM second-hand computer sold in the Sihai store costs 6,800 yuan, which is still an old machine a few years ago, and the configuration and system are very backward, and there is no guarantee for after-sales.

Blue Ocean computers are only 3,000 yuan more expensive than second-hand computers, but their performance is more than doubled, and their service life is much higher.

Many people who used to only consider second-hand computers will generally increase the price to buy a brand new Blue Ocean computer when they come to the store.

Two days later, Li Yunhai received a call from Zhao Jinping from South Africa, and they had successfully arrived in South Africa.

Zhao Jinping said that South Africa is not as hot as expected, and now the temperature is only 22 degrees, and he said that this side is more developed and rich than imagined, and it is better than our mainland.

In the 80s, South Africa was indeed close to the level of developed countries, better than many cities on our continent.

Li Yunhai repeatedly told him to pay attention to safety, and carefully reminded them not to look for women outside, because the disease of love over there is very popular.

Zhao Jinping said with a smile, I know about this matter, and I will definitely not mess around.

Li Yunhai relied on Blue Ocean Computer and Hannover Exhibition to get a large amount of payment.

These are all payments from dealers in advance, which are equivalent to the payments made by Li Yunhai to Intel in advance.

Sihai Group has not yet shipped to dealers.

Half of these payments are costs, which are used to purchase various raw materials.

The payment was transferred to the account of Sihai Group, and all the funds were at Li Yunhai's disposal.

Some distributors and foreign businessmen returned orders, and Sihai Group received a total payment of almost 900 million US dollars.

In addition to half of the payment for the purchase of raw materials, Li Yunhai has $400 million to use.

The company's finances, which originally had nothing, instantly had a sum of money that could be used.

These hundreds of millions of dollars seem to be a lot, and they are enough to maintain the normal operation of several major projects of Sihai Group.

In addition, Li Yunhai also had to purchase two sets of second-hand lithography machines eliminated by a foreign company, which cost more than 100 million US dollars, and his money was used up in an instant.

And this fund is already the majority of his income this year!

Fortunately, it is just right to maintain the normal operation of the company's existing projects.

Time flies, and after returning from Hanover, it is the end of March in the blink of an eye.

Sihai Group began to prepare for the Spring Canton Fair.

Lin Zhi's belly is getting bigger and bigger, Li Yunhai doesn't want her to work too hard, so she takes a long vacation, doesn't have to go to work anymore, and can't participate in the Canton Fair, so she raises the baby at home every day and takes a walk when she has time.

Li Yunhai temporarily took care of the work of the personnel department.

On this day, Zhu Lin called to report to him the renovation process of the courtyard and discuss some details of the decoration.

In order to create a livable home environment, Li Yunhai of course wants to decorate the courtyard into a modern style, and everything is mainly practical.

Because of Comrade Xixian's care, the preliminary demolition work of Beijin Sihai Square is faster than expected, and ground can be broken in early April.

Zhu Lin asked Li Yunhai: "When will you come to Beijin?" The demolition has been completed. Aren't you here to preside over the big picture? ”

She is thinking about Li Yunhai, and it is difficult to say it clearly.

Li Yunhai had just returned from Germany and wanted to take a good rest, but the project of Sihai Square was too important, and he would definitely go to the groundbreaking ceremony there.

This time, he found the cooperation of China Construction Third Bureau. Founded in 1965, China Construction Third Engineering Bureau is the vanguard of China's construction industry, inheriting the essence of national craftsman architecture, undertaking the construction of many landmark buildings at home and abroad, and also winning a number of architectural awards.

What Li Yunhai wants to build is a century-old project, with a huge investment, and of course he must invite the best construction engineering team.

He flipped through the calendar on the table and told Zhu Lin: "I will definitely go to Beijin, where the groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled to be held on April 2." It was Saturday, and it was another auspicious day. ”

Zhu Lin smiled: "Okay then, I'll wait for you to come over." ”

Li Yunhai asked: "The courtyard is being renovated now, where do you live?" Moving back home? ”

Zhu Lin's tone was full of affection, and he said, "Yes, otherwise? Well, when you come over, I'll go out with you. Which hotel would you like to stay in? I'll book a room for you first. ”

Li Yunhai said: "I'm used to living in the Great Wall Hotel, let's live over there!" ”

Zhu Lin said yes.

After Li Yunhai hung up the phone, he called Lin Zhenbang again, told him about the upcoming foundation laying of Beijin Sihai Square, and invited him and the leaders to attend the ceremony.

Although the project is located in Beijin, Sihai Group is an enterprise in Xizhou, and Lin Zhenbang can be invited to attend.

Lin Zhenbang asked, who attended the ceremony?

Li Yunhai said: Comrade Xixian happened to be in Beijing, and we invited him, and he also agreed to attend. When I met him in Beidaihe, he said he would come. Since he agreed to come, the other leaders will definitely come.

Lin Zhenbang said, then I'll go too! That's a big deal!

He groaned slightly and said, "Yunhai, you and Xiaozhi are about to get married, there is one thing, we have to discuss it." ”

Li Yunhai said: "Is it a rule that children can't do business?" ”

Lin Zhenbang smiled: "You are really a smart person, you know the end!" Yes, you were not married before, and you don't have to follow these rules, but now that you are about to get married, then we can't hide from this rule! Well, let's go to your house in the evening, and we'll have an interview. ”

After putting down the phone, Li Yunhai called home, said to Lin Zhi, and then came to the factory.

Sihai Industrial Park has begun to take shape, which is also the largest industrial park in the province.

In addition to the factories of the Sihai Group, there are many supporting enterprises in the surrounding area.

Shijia's PCB substrate factory, belonging to a Taiwan-funded company, this is the first Taiwan-funded enterprise introduced in the province, the provincial and municipal levels are very important, Lin Zhenbang once personally came to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony.

The factory is still under construction, and Shi Wenyin stays on the construction site every day and stays at the Tianhua Hotel at night.

Li Yunhai found Shi Wenyin and asked, "Sister Shi, how long will it take for the PCB substrate factory to be put into production?" ”

Shi Wenyin is wearing a hard hat and overalls, the most simple clothes, which can hardly hide her beautiful appearance, but has a special taste.

"It can be put into production in May!" Shi Wenyin said, "The steel construction plant we use, which is very popular in Taiwan, is a modular assembly building. ”

Li Yunhai said: "You made it in Taiwan and then shipped it over?" ”

Shi Wenyin said: "Yes, so the cost is also very high. I don't know if there are any factories in China that do this? However, it is still reliable to ship it from Taiwan. ”

Li Yunhai saw that there was a little mud on her forehead, and stretched out his hand to wipe her clean.

Shi Wenyin trusted him very much and didn't dodge at all.

Li Yunhai stretched out his fingers to show her the mud on it: "You are a little dirty here." ”

Shi Wenyin smiled shyly: "Thank you." ”

Li Yunhai asked, "Are you still used to it here?" Room and board or something. ”

Shi Wenyin said: "It's okay, staying in a hotel, it's not very comfortable to stay for a long time, it's true." I'm used to living at home. ”

Li Yunhai said: "Then buy a house here, right?" You're going to need to work here for a long time anyway. ”

Shi Wenyin pointed to the construction site: "I stare here every day, and I don't have time to go out." Where is a better house in Western State? Preferably a villa like your home. ”

Li Yunhai said: "It seems that there is no villa group developed yet, and even a house of tens of thousands of yuan cannot be sold, who dares to build a villa for sale?" ”

Shi Wenyin said: "Then why don't you build a villa complex?" I thought that the villas in the city, no matter which city they are in, are a scarce resource and worth the investment. ”

Li Yunhai said: "Real estate is not my main business. ”

Shi Wenyin said: "We cooperate? ”

Li Yunhai said: "Okay! This project, we will discuss it slowly. Come to my house for dinner in the evening? ”

Shi Wenyin smiled: "Another day, I'll work overtime here at night." ”

Li Yunhai saw that she was working so hard, so he could only give up.

He inspected the newly built chip factory.

The two second-hand lithography machines purchased from overseas have not yet arrived, and the factory here has been prepared in advance.

Li Yunhai built tens of thousands of square meters of factory buildings before to prepare for emergencies.

In terms of workers, he will recruit a group of people in advance for training, as reserve personnel.

Because Sihai Group as a whole is in a period of rapid expansion, basically one or two factories will be opened every year, which requires a large number of workers.

Now it is easy to recruit general workers, but it is still difficult to find high-end talents.

The university has not expanded its enrollment, and there are only so many graduates every year, all of whom have job assignments.

No matter how famous Sihai Group is, college graduates will not come.

Li Yunhai has scientific research cooperation with several key universities in the province, and can also recruit a group of college students from them every year.

Because there are always people who agree with the values of Sihai Group and are willing to dedicate their youth to the cause of office equipment in our country.

Like Ji Wenshu's batch of masters and doctors, Li Yunhai stayed through scientific research cooperation.

After inspecting the factory, it was getting late.

Li Yunhai returned home early.

Lin Zhi knew that his parents would come over for dinner at night, so he prepared a table of good dishes in advance.

After a while, Lin Zhenbang and Tang Yuxia came over.

The family sits down to eat together.

Lin Zhenbang has a habit at home, that is, he doesn't talk much when he eats, let alone talk about things.

After eating, Lin Zhenbang said to Li Yunhai: "After you get married, we will be a family." Now the state has regulations that officials at our level, their children, and their spouses are not allowed to do business. What are your thoughts on this? ”

Lin Zhi said: "Dad, this rule is dead, people are alive!" Then before I got along with Yun Hai, he was an entrepreneur, so you can't stop him from doing business just because you are an official, right? ”

Tang Yuxia said: "Regulations are regulations!" What can we do? ”

Lin Zhi said: "Then otherwise, Yunhai and I won't get married for the time being?" What about waiting for my father to serve this term? ”

Tang Yuxia smiled: "You're going to have a baby, and you're not married?" Isn't this a cover-up? ”

Lin Zhi said: "Then what should I do? You guys transferred? Not good! In fact, Yunhai and I have been a family for a long time, and we can't talk about the marriage certificate, we are together anyway. Sea of clouds, don't you say? ”

Li Yunhai nodded calmly and said, "What Lin Zhi said is extremely true. ”

Tang Yuxia said: "It's not that you are not allowed to do business, but you can't do business in the same place as the family members of cadres. Of course we want to support it. ”

Lin Zhi said: "We haven't gotten any care from you!" Yunhai can succeed, it is all his own ability! ”

Li Yunhai said: "Hey, don't say that, I have still been taken care of by my uncle and aunt!" For example, the booth at the Canton Fair, if it weren't for the care of my aunt, how could we have such a good booth? ”

Tang Yuxia smiled: "This is not a special care, this is what you deserve." However, in the eyes of others, I am afraid that they will not think so. I'm not afraid, I can apply for retirement in a few years. It's not a good official. It's your dad, and it's a bit of a big impact. ”

Li Yunhai asked, "Then what do you mean?" We're up to you! ”

(End of chapter)