Late at night, Li Jiacheng came to his uncle Li Yunsong's house.
He couldn't wait to ask: "Cousin, did you learn anything at the Yangtze Plastic Factory?"
It turned out that since plastic flowers were launched in Hong Kong stores, Li Jiacheng saw the huge business opportunities contained in them; although Cheung Woo Plastic Factory is still paying off debts, he was determined to enter the plastic flower industry as soon as possible and become the first wave of plastic flowers. Plastic flower factory.
Therefore, he planned to send people to work in the Yangtze Plastic Factory and learn skills from them. Originally, he wanted to learn it in person, but he was worried about being recognized, and Cheung Wo Plastic Factory was still trying its best to pay off its debts.
Cousin Li Shulin smiled bitterly and said: "Cousin, the key technologies of the plastic flowers in the Yangtze Plastic Factory are in the hands of those technicians, and the workers can only have a rough look. Because I took a few more glances, I was suspected of being a spy. Today Just got fired.”
Li Jiacheng was immediately surprised and said: "They fired the workers just based on suspicion? This is too hasty!"
Li Shulin said: "The main reason was that I left my job to observe other work procedures, and was fired by the vigilant management for leaving my job without permission. But in any case, Yangtze Plastic Factory is very strict in keeping technology confidential. . All their technical staff have signed three-year contracts, and they are not allowed to leave within three years, otherwise they will be compensated ten times their salary. Moreover, everyone is tight-lipped about their technology. I invited them to dinner but were rejected."
After listening, Li Jiacheng was at a loss what to do. He could only understand some superficial knowledge through the plastic flower samples and did not know the technical essentials at all.
At this time, Li Yunsong said: "People say that Lin Zhichao is a very benevolent person. When the Yangtze Wig Factory was first introduced to Hong Kong, it allowed businessmen to inspect and even helped train workers, providing one-stop support for everyone. Because of this, Hong Kong's wig industry is now It supports more than 3,000 workers. Unexpectedly, Lin Zhichao now regards the plastic flower industry as a secret and strictly leaks it. It seems that he wants to be alone!"
At present, the plastic flower technology has not been leaked in Hong Kong. Although everyone is jealous, there is no channel to obtain the technology. When it was introduced to Hong Kong in the previous life, everyone was still able to show off their talents and secretly learn the technology abroad; but it is obviously not possible in this life, because the Yangtze River Plastic Factory is the only one in the world that knows the plastic flower technology.
Therefore, it is impossible for anyone to come up with it within three months; within half a year, there should be many manufacturers who can come up with it.
Li Jiacheng said: "This plastic flower has a patented technology, and the Yangtze Plastic Factory must be unwilling to teach it. Moreover, plastic flowers have greater prospects than wigs. They must want to make more money. However, plastic flowers are currently a new product on the market and will not become popular in the short term. Globally, as long as we enter early this year, we will definitely get a share of the pie. As for Lin Zhichao's performance in wigs, it is not that noble. He just wants to dominate the industry and let many wig factories serve as their OEMs."
He understood very clearly that plastic flowers were a new thing after all, and it was impossible for Yangtze Plastic Factory to monopolize them because it would take time for market acceptance.
Li Yunsong said: "Indeed, if you can have others work for him and get a lot of praise, why not do it. It shows that this person is very powerful and very scheming! Because of this, if you want to obtain technology from the Yangtze Plastic Factory, you can It’s a bit difficult!”
In Cheung Wo Plastic Factory, the nephew holds the majority share, but the father and son also own a small amount of shares.
Li Jiacheng said: "Cousin, have you compiled the information about what you saw and heard?"
"Yes, I'll give it to you, it's just some fur!"
Later, Li Shulin took out a piece of paper with some experiences written on it.
Li Jiacheng said while watching: "There is another way, that is to go to the homes of those technicians, and we buy some technical information. In this way, things will not be leaked, and the technicians will not have to worry about trouble, and they can also get a sum of money. money."
When Li Shulin heard this, his eyes lit up and he quickly said: "It makes sense. I happen to know a technician. I will go find him later."
Li Jiacheng nodded and said, "Yes. It is expected that Changhe Plastic Factory will be able to pay off its debts in half a year, but we obviously can't wait that long. How about we start raising funds from relatives and friends, and I will find a way to collect some."
Li Yunsong immediately agreed and said, "Okay, this is not a loan, and everyone will not disagree."
When the Cheung Hutch Plastics Factory was in trouble, relatives and friends were running away because they were worried that their money would be wasted. But it is different now. The Cheung Woo Plastics Factory has not gone bankrupt, but they still owe money. Coupled with the prospects of plastic flowers, everyone is bound to be willing to invest in it.
Li Jiacheng breathed a sigh of relief. Anyway, he couldn't wait to make plastic flowers. While producing other products, he is also researching the technology of plastic flowers. He is confident that he will be able to make plastic flowers in the first half of the year.
In fact, no matter how secretive the Yangtze Plastic Factory is, many businessmen have taken various measures.
Absolute confidentiality does not exist!
On the eve of the Spring Festival, Lin Zhichao visited his uncle Lin Yunchu's wig factory.
There are forty or fifty workers in this factory. Lin Yunchu and Shen Yunlian both work in the factory. They are both bosses and workers. Anyway, this factory is equivalent to a satellite factory of the Yangtze Wig Factory.
"Uncle, how much money did you make last year?" Lin Zhichao came to Lin Yunchu's office and asked with a smile.
The 150,000 yuan he lent to Lin Yunchu was repaid immediately, so his uncle was still a very honest and honest person; after all, they were uncles and nephews. If Lin Yunchu didn't pay back the money, Lin Zhichao would never ask for it.
After all, when word spread, it was not Lin Yunchu whom everyone was scolding, but perhaps Lin Zhichao. After all, you are so rich, do you still care about the 150,000 Hong Kong dollars you lent to your uncle?
People always favor the weak side.
At this time, Shen Yunlian, who was making tea for Lin Zhichao, said: "I made more than 300,000 yuan!" After saying that, she respectfully served the tea to her nephew.
Lin Zhichao quickly took the tea cup, thanked him, and then said with a smile: "If you pay me back, you only have 200,000 yuan!"
Shen Yunlian said: "Of course I should pay it back, we all appreciate your great favor and help!"
When Lin Yun first saw his wife surrounding his nephew, he knew it was to please him, but it was too enthusiastic, so he said, "Yunlian, go out and supervise the production first."
Shen Yunlian had no choice but to quit. She also wanted to flatter her nephew, but it was obvious that her husband disliked her for going too far.
Later, Lin Yunchu said: "I made just over 360,000 yuan, and now I still have more than 200,000 yuan in hand."
Lin Zhichao nodded and asked, "What does uncle think of the wig industry? What do you think?"
This is a test!
Lin Yunchu immediately said: "Costs are rising, more and more people are making wigs, and I heard that some new factories can only operate half the time! I don't think the demand in Europe and the United States has decreased, but that Hong Kong's production capacity is too high."
Indeed, the popularity of wigs in the United States has not yet reached its peak, and it is estimated that it will reach its peak in the early 1960s. But there are now fifty or sixty wig factories in Hong Kong, and the quality is uneven, which will naturally have a certain impact.
Lin Zhichao said: "Overall, the demand for wigs in Europe and the United States will gradually increase, so as long as the product is good, there will be no problem in making money. If we can develop better products, they will be favored by agents."
Lin Yunchu said: "I also organized several people to conduct research on the technology and quality of wigs and strive for innovation."
It's still good. After all, his family background and education are not low. What he lacked before was opportunities.
Later, Lin Zhichao said: "Uncle, do you still want to make plastic flowers?"
How could he not take care of his uncle when outsiders were given the advantage?
Lin Yunchu is no longer the Lin Yunchu of last year. He is now obsessed with being a boss, so he said without hesitation: "I want to do it!"
Lin Zhichao nodded. It was a good thing to have such initiative. We couldn't always let him be a nanny and push him to pursue a career.
"Well, I'll say hello to General Manager Tao later and allow you to go to the Yangtze River Plastic Factory for inspection at any time. But I can only give you this convenience. Later, you will have to rely on yourself to open the factory, recruit plastic technical talents, purchase machinery, etc. It’s your own business.”
Lin Yunchu said immediately: "Well, if you allow me to go on an inspection, this is already a help to the end. If I can't learn it again, it will only mean that I am not qualified to be a professional."
Indeed, being allowed to inspect at any time means that he can watch the technicians adjust colors and other details. Even if he was Lin Zhichao's uncle, it was obviously impossible for the technician to deliberately not answer some questions.
It can only be said that Lin Yunchu needs to start from scratch to start the plastic flower industry this time, which is much more complicated than opening a wig factory.
"You should have almost enough funds. If you don't have enough, you can consider a bank loan! Whatever you do now, you must know how to use banks. Even if you have money, you can still get a loan. The money in your hand should be kept as working capital."
"you're right!"
After teaching Lin Yunchu some tips on doing business, Lin Zhichao turned around and left.
Not long after he left, Shen Yunlian got in and asked, "Zhichao made a sudden inspection. Is there anything going on?"
Lin Yunchu said in a good mood: "He can't come and take a look!"
"Tch, he is so busy, he has time to look at your small factory!"
Lin Yunchu smiled and told his wife what had just happened.
Shen Yunlian was stunned, then grabbed Lin Yunchu's arm and said, "Is that going to make a fortune?"
Lin Yunchu pushed Shen Yunlian's hand away and said: "Pay attention to your image, this is a company! How can we make a big fortune? We only have a few dollars to invest. If we dare to say that we will make a fortune, we can only say that it is one more way to make money. What's important Yes, if I am busy with the plastic factory, you must keep an eye on the wig factory. Without the support of the wig factory's profits, I would not dare to make plastic flowers."
"I got it! The wig factory is already on track, how could anything happen?"
At the end of January, after the Spring Festival.
On this day, the Yangtze River Industrial Park welcomed Hong Kong government officials headed by Hong Kong Governor Ge Lianghong to inspect.
At this time, Lin Zhichao's influence in industry was no less than his influence in shipping, and he became the well-deserved 'industrial king' of Hong Kong.
British officials such as Ge Lianghong also understand one thing, that is, there are too many people working for Lin Zhichao in Hong Kong. Lin Zhichao's influence is too great, so the London government has considered awarding Lin Zhichao the 'Commander's Medal CBE', which is the third class. Medals; as for the two knighthood medals above, or knighthoods, that is currently impossible.
It's not that Lin Zhichao's influence is not enough, but that his contribution is not enough, but in a few years, London will definitely provide him with both hands.
"Mr. Lin, how many workers are there in the entire Yangtze River Industrial Park?" Ge Lianghong asked, looking at the rows of machines in the zipper factory.
"It should be more than 3,800 people! We have been recruiting workers to create more labor positions." Lin Zhichao accompanied the inspection and said.
At this time, many British officials were shocked. As far as they knew, Lin Zhichao's other shipping company had more than 2,000 people (actually 3,000 people).
In other words, there are six to seven thousand people working for Lin Zhichao in Hong Kong.
They were already shocked by the magnitude of the influence. As for stumbling upon Lin Zhichao, that's impossible. How could he push Lin Zhichao out before it's too late to win him over?
Ge Lianghong said in surprise: "It's not simple! According to a survey by our government department, you introduced Hong Kong's wig industry and created more than 3,000 jobs for Hong Kong. So, how many wig workers do you have?"
Lin Zhichao said: "Less than five hundred people!"
Ge Lianghong asked curiously: "Hey! With your strength, such a profitable industry will not occupy such a small market share, right?"
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "The raw materials and sales channels of many factories have been handed over to us. Of course, we also provide them with technical guidance. Through such cooperation, we can reduce investment risks and promote the development of the entire industry." "
For a while, the British officials once again expressed their admiration.
Ge Lianghong had already started to move in his mind, that is, he wanted to report to London and win over Lin Zhichao, a businessman, because his strength and influence were not comparable to that of Ho Tung back then.
When everyone arrived at the Yangtze Plastic Factory, they knew that today was also the day when the 'Plastic Flower' production workshop was open to the public, and more than a dozen businessmen were invited to inspect it. Of course, many of them are members of the Shunde Chamber of Commerce or Shunde businessmen, and only a few of them came in through various connections, including Lin Zhichao's connections.
"With so many businessmen coming to inspect today, does Mr. Lin plan to share this profitable industry with everyone?" Ge Lianghong asked.
Lin Zhichao shook his head and said: "I'm not sharing it with everyone, I'm just letting them examine it. The technology needs to be developed by themselves. After all, each company's plastic flower technology may be different, so that the industry can diversify and develop."
An official asked: "Can plastic flowers bring jobs to Hong Kong, or what are the prospects?"
Lin Zhichao looked at him and said generously: "The plastic flower industry will probably be separated from the plastic industry because this industry is very huge. During a certain period of time when it was popular, I was optimistic that it could be ranked among the top five industries in Hong Kong. .”
Everyone was surprised.
In fact, colonial officials were very determined to safeguard local business, and even had to harm British business. For example, the introduction of the textile industry into Britain aroused dissatisfaction among local British officials. As for politics, everyone naturally firmly supports London's decision. The British officials in Hong Kong are corrupt, but they are obviously the ones doing the work. Take Ge Lianghong as an example. He has never been very fond of the bureaucracy of Hong Kong officials and has made many criticisms and improvements, but in fact he also likes money.
Ge Lianghong finally said: "Mr. Lin has made great contributions to Hong Kong industry!"
Lin Zhichao quickly said modestly: "Your Majesty the Governor, thank you! Because I know that everyone will master the technology of wigs and plastic flowers sooner or later, so I think it is better to be generous and give everyone some help, so what I have done is nothing."
Ge Lianghong said with a smile: "It is already a great contribution to introduce these two industries to Hong Kong."
Hong Kong people have jobs, which means that the society is more stable. He still likes Lin Zhichao's contribution from the bottom of his heart.
Afterwards, everyone inspected the toys and wigs before leaving with satisfaction.
Lin Zhichao returned to the plastic flower factory and chatted with Shunde businessmen, including He Hengmian, president of the Shunde Chamber of Commerce, and Huang Zhenmin, president of the Shunde Association, who also came to join in the inspection.
"Lin Sheng, after this plastic flower is produced, will there be a market for it?"
"As long as the quality is good, there will be no worries about sales."
"Can plastic flowers only have one color?"
"Whoever can develop two colors will definitely make more money!"
He answered everyone's questions one by one and won everyone's respect.
During this period, He Hengmian brought up old matters again: "Lin Sheng, what Hu Sheng means is that I still hope that you will merge the three Shunde Chambers of Commerce, and everyone will obey you!"
Hu Sheng, Hu Zhaochi, was the president of the Shunde Chamber of Commerce in the 1930s and 1940s. He had many businesses, including banking, foreign trade, real estate, and hotels. He also served as the prime minister, chief prime minister, and chairman of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. He was a veteran businessman in Shunde.
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "If we merge, there will be a lot of trouble, and it will also give people the impression that we don't want to compete with others. No, no!"
He Hengmian had no choice but to give up!
There is Lin Chichao in Hong Kong. If he comes to resist the banner of Shunde businessmen, then every chamber of commerce will have to surrender. But Lin Zhichao just took care of Shunde businessmen, but was unwilling to lead everyone.
Shunde businessmen who came to inspect this time accounted for the vast majority. If all plastic flowers were developed, Hong Kong's plastic flower industry would be dominated by Shunde people, just like the wig industry.
In fact, Lin Zhichao also wanted to attack the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce. Several future leading figures have already been eliminated, such as Li Jiacheng and Lin Baixin.
Therefore, in the future, Hong Kong will belong to the Shunde people, especially Lin Zhichao, who can be more powerful than Hong Kong fashion businessmen.
Hong Kong is no longer Lijiacheng;
(End of chapter)
