Zhang Yu had already read about Nanyang Company's stock offering from the "Guangzhou Federation of Industry and Commerce Weekly". This weekly newspaper is published once a week and is free for members, but most people just use it as wrapping paper. But for businessmen like Zhang Yu who already know the Senate's routines to some extent, this is an important window to understand the direction of the Senate's policies.
The nature and role of the Nanyang Company, as well as raising shares and issuing bonds, have been reported in detail in weekly newspapers. Although Zhang Yu was a small businessman in the 17th century, commercial finance such as raising shares and issuing bonds are not modern inventions. . Guangzhou in the Ming Dynasty also had its original version. Even if it is a small store like his old shop, there are still neighbors depositing money on the counter and collecting interest - isn't this just issuing bonds?
Zhang Yu strongly agreed with this matter itself. In his opinion, whatever the Senate did was correct. Nanyang Company's stock offering and bond issuance is actually another huge "wind outlet" - yes, Zhang Yu can already use these new words very skillfully.
Going to Nanyang to make a lot of money is a consensus among Guangzhou citizens. After all, they have seen too much. However, going to Nanyang also means great risks. Many people never come back. Some people are lucky enough to come back but are penniless for various reasons. Most people don't have the financial resources or the courage to try.
Zhang Yu knew that the Australians themselves made their fortune as maritime merchants and had all kinds of large ships and heavy artillery. The money earned every year is like running water. If you can rely on them to go to Nanyang to do business, you can just lie down and make money. Nowadays, members of the Federation of Industry and Commerce are given the opportunity to subscribe, not only to raise funds, but also to recognize that they are "one of our own".
He understood the meaning of Gao Ji: whether it was stocks or bonds, he wanted to coordinate with himself in terms of the number of subscriptions. He also understood the reason. Gao Ji was now the number one businessman in Guangzhou under the Senate, and he was the number two. Although the scale of his wealth is not even comparable to that of a little finger held high, his status is very high. When it came to the subscription amount, Gao Zhi naturally listened to his plan first, and then considered a reasonable amount to take his face into consideration.
This kind of thinking would naturally be used by other people - the problem is that Zhang Yu doesn't have any spare money in his hands, but it adds a lot of troubles.
If you tell Gaoji that you don't intend to subscribe, wouldn't you put Gaoji in trouble? All his good intentions were in vain. Mr. Gao is now a rare "friend" of Zhang Yu in the Guangzhou business district. He gives advice or helps solve many business-level matters. From all angles, it cannot disgrace him.
Besides, as a "key private enterprise" supported by the Senate and one of the twenty-five council members of the Guangzhou Federation of Industry and Commerce, I actually spent nothing on such a big project as the Senate. What's the intention? What attitude do you want to express?
Thinking of this, a chill ran down his back.
It’s extremely cold at high places. Brother Zhang, who is young, has already deeply experienced this feeling.
Where can I find some money? He thought to himself, feeling that he had never worried about money as much as he did now - even before he was developed, he would not have been unable to sleep because of it.
This morning I went to the factory for a routine walk to check on the situation. After listening to the reports from the supervisors, everything in the factory was normal. He also breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the store.
Although the shop's signboard says it is the brand name of Zhang Ji's old shop, it is not technically his company. But the fact that he is the young boss of Zhangji's old shop is a real fact in the hearts of ordinary Guangzhou citizens. So he often shows up in the store to greet customers and ask for their opinions. Firstly, it means that the company "dare not forget its roots", and secondly, it also uses this method to solicit feedback from customers on its products - now that product output has increased and many new varieties have been introduced, first-hand feedback is needed.
Zhang Yu has been helping in the store since he was a child, and he is familiar with the routine of welcoming and sending people off. He is handsome and has a sweet mouth. He has brought many good relationships to his shop. The special thing is that after he became rich, he would go to the store to greet customers from time to time, which won the favor of many people.
There were few customers in the afternoon, and Zhang Yu was sorting out the accounting behind the counter. Suddenly he heard the waiter's greeting. He looked up and saw two customers coming in. One is tall and the other is short, and both have short hair and Kunyi. The short young man walked in front, about sixteen or seventeen years old, holding a briefcase in his hand, followed by the tall man, fair-skinned, about thirty years old, looking in a good mood.
At first glance, he looked like he was "eating Australian food". Zhang Yu didn't dare to neglect and quickly put down the account book.
Looking at their expressions and behavior, he immediately concluded that the tall man was a "senior". This is not only reflected in his expression and posture, but also in his clothes: he seems to have a similar style to the short man, but the materials and cuts are obviously not of the same grade.
It is not unusual for Zhang Yu for elders to come to the shop to visit and shop. After all, Zhang's walnut cakes are famous, and the elders also want to see and taste them with their own eyes.
But the more people came, the more cautious Zhang Yu became. He kept in mind his father's teachings: "One hundred people, one hundred hearts." It is true that Elder Hong and the others think highly of themselves, but they cannot be sure of the thoughts of other elders. So he gave a fatal order in the store that all guests should be entertained attentively and no guests should be treated lightly.
Since he was a veteran, he was even more cautious and hurriedly greeted him personally. He bowed and said, "Welcome to Zhang Ji's Dim Sum Shop. What would you like to order?"
The veteran didn't answer immediately. After looking at the entire store, he said, "I just took a look."
Now he is more and more serious about his status as a veteran. Zhang Yu has been in contact with the elders a lot and knows that the elders have different temperaments, but they are very similar in one thing. Everyone strives to show that they have deep knowledge of the city. Therefore, they often speak very briefly and rarely express specific opinions in public.
He immediately responded: "Yes, yes, please call me if you need anything."
Chu He scanned the store. The decoration style here was very similar to that of Zhongyi Trading Company - most likely, it was contracted by the same construction company. However, the decoration is a little more sophisticated. The counter against the wall and the display table in the middle of the store are all made of glass food jars with glass lids. They are filled with all kinds of snacks, biscuits and candies, and they vaguely smell like Yili Food Company in the 1980s.
Seeing so many varieties, Chu He was a little hesitant - he wanted to try it, but he didn't know which one was the most famous walnut cake. When he was about to ask, Zhang Yu had already answered.
"Chief, if you are not sure, you can try the taste first." After that, he brought a large lacquer plate over.
The lacquer plate is rectangular and very large. The door is divided into many small grids, and each grid contains a number of pieces of snacks and candies. As soon as you get close, you will be overflowing with sweet aroma, and there is also a tangy aroma of spices and dairy products.
Chu He smiled and said, "You have quite a lot of varieties!" He didn't pick up the toothpick immediately and asked again, "I've heard that your walnut cakes are famous, which one is it?"
Zhang Yu quickly put down the plate, pointed out, and said: "These boxes are our store's signature walnut cakes, which are available in three flavors: original, salt and pepper, and sesame candy."
Chu He picked up the toothpick and ate a few slices - to be honest, although the taste was good, this kind of food with heavy oil, heavy sugar and heavy seasoning was not delicious to people of the old time and space.
However, he still smiled and praised: "It's delicious!" After that, he said to Park Ji-hyun, who was already looking greedy, "You should try it too."
Park Ji-hyun was waiting for these words, and immediately picked up the toothpick and started eating it, saying, "It's delicious!"
Chu He said: "These three flavors of walnut cakes cost two kilograms each. I want to travel a long distance and pack them firmly."
Zhang Yu hurriedly said: "Chief, please rest assured. The store has special travel packaging. The rattan jacket is packaged in a wooden box with paper inside. Even if the car and ship are bumpy, it will still be intact when you get home..."
Chu He smiled and said: "You know I am a veteran?"
"As soon as the chief entered the house, I knew it. The chief's demeanor and demeanor are not what ordinary people can have..."
"Okay, okay, stop flattering." Although flattering is low-level, it still sounds useful. Only then did Chu He look him up and down and said, "Are you Zhang Yu, the young master here?"
"Shaodongjia dare not say three words. The youngest one is Zhang Yu."
"No matter how small or big you are, you have shaved your head and are wearing our Australian clothes. Why do you still talk like this?"
"Yes, yes, I am Zhang Yu." Zhang Yu thought to himself that this chief's routine is the same! But every time a stranger came, he would call himself "little" to express his humility, and some leaders might say they didn't like it, but they actually enjoyed it.
When Zhang Yu saw Mr. Chu Yuan looking around, he immediately greeted him: "Chief, please take a seat on the second floor while I serve tea."
Chu He originally wanted to talk to this benchmark private entrepreneur in the Senate, and immediately said: "Okay, I also wanted to talk to you." After saying this, he said to Pu Zhixian who was "tasting": "You Try them all, and if you find something delicious, bring some to your sister."
Park Zhixian said: "My sister loves sweets! I think it's just right to buy a pound or two of everything..."
Chu He smiled and said: "Are you planning to feed your sister into a pig? She has gained a lot of weight these days!"
Zhang Yu laughed along with Chuhe and welcomed him into the reception room on the second floor. This is where he specially entertains guests and discusses business. The decoration is also done in an "Australian" style. Although I didn’t get the authentic “Australian leather/fabric sofa”, I did have the first full collection of Australian rattan living room furniture in Guangzhou.
Because it was winter, hand-embroidered cotton cushions were placed on the rattan sofas, which was very comfortable to sit on. Chu He looked at the reception room and saw a plaque with gold characters on a black background hanging on the wall, which read eight words: Be a sincere person and operate with sincerity. On the other side of the wall are four more posters: "Launch the New Life Movement!" ” “It is everyone’s responsibility to prevent epidemics and eradicate rats” “Beware of spies! "Activate the market and meet people's needs."
