Lin Yue walked to sit opposite her and glanced at the thing in her hand: "Hey, where are you reading the newspaper? Why are you concerned about national affairs?"
"It's not like Lao Yao, nagging in my ear day after day, saying that it's OK if I don't like reading, and he doesn't like reading either, but I must read this newspaper every day and read it carefully, because isn't this reform and opening up, some benefits to the people? All the good policies that benefit the people are based on this.”
"Hey, is this still the rude husband you talk about? Three Days in Shibie is really impressive."
"It's not all about money." Dong Weihong waved her hand: "If I don't mention him anymore, I'll be upset if I mention him. By the way, how was the business deal?"
Today's Ms. Dong, compared to the little country girl 6 years ago who wore a coarse cotton jacket, had lice on her body, and smelled of cow dung, is now a completely different person, with a gold necklace, a white dress, a fashionable satchel, and a stylish high The sandals are not only feminine, but also reveal a bit of ladylike temperament.
Lin Yuechong gave her an OK gesture: "120 12-inch Sony TVs will arrive in Hong Kong in three days, and there will also be 30 Sharp dual-card recorders, but it will take a while because they also have to find domestic manufacturers to distribute the goods."
"Sharp recorder? Isn't the best one on the market now made by Sanyo? Sharp? Is it also a Japanese brand?"
"You don't understand this. Even though Sanyo sells well here, it is only a second-tier brand in Japan, while Sharp is a real first-tier brand. It's just that Sanyo came in earlier, and it is more recognized here. "
"Sharp knows so little and you still ask someone to help you distribute the goods?"
"There is a saying that things are rare and valuable. The less luxury goods are in circulation, the more wealthy and knowledgeable people will be willing to pay high prices. Let's put it this way, you are playing with a Sanyo recorder, and I am playing with a Sharp recorder. When we sit together, who has a higher style?"
Dong Weihong understood: "That's why you asked me to ask Lao Yao to help you arrange the freight to Beijing, because Beijing knows a lot about goods, and it's easier to earn the price difference than in the south."
Lin Yue said: "That's right, since we are doing flip trading, we must maximize the information gap, time gap and transportation gap."
"Anyway, I don't understand. Just tell me how much you can earn from this order."
As a woman who doesn't like to study, she has become accustomed to this person saying all kinds of strange things that she doesn't understand. This was the case when she wrote letters a few years ago. After meeting and dating in the south in the past two years, she still makes one or two remarks from time to time. A noun that she couldn't figure out no matter how hard she thought about it.
"Take a 12-inch Sony TV as an example. The price offered by the Japanese is 300 yuan per unit. It is shipped to the north and sold to a merchant for 480 yuan. The profit from one unit is about 150 yuan. Well, taxes and travel expenses are already included in it. .”
120 12-inch black and white TV sets, each with a profit of 150 yuan, a total of 18,000 yuan.
Forty years later, for electronic products, the profit margin would be frighteningly high. But in the 1970s and 1980s, was it high?
Anyway, for Dong Weihong, who had heard a lot from Lao Yao, this was not high at all.
Lin Yue seemed to understand her inner thoughts. He took out a cigarette, lit it, put it to his mouth and took a puff, and said slowly: "You don't make much money, right? I'm not interested in smuggling."
In this era, smuggling is rampant along the coast, especially along the southern coast. For example, this 12-inch black and white Sony TV costs just over 100 yuan in Hong Kong. If it is smuggled to the mainland without going through customs, one can be sold for 500 yuan, with a profit margin of 300%. , he went through formal channels and used [Bargaining LV4] with a profit margin of only 50%. The gap between the two is huge. This is why some people risk smuggling in jail.
Dong Weihong smiled slightly, not uneasy because the other party had guessed what was on her mind. This good friend who had developed from a pen pal was sometimes like a roundworm in her stomach. He had already given the answer before the words in her heart were spoken.
Lin Yue flicked the ashes into the ashtray and said casually: "A few days ago, a boss Huang from Chentian came to me and wanted to partner with me to do a big business. I declined, but I remember you have a younger brother. Relying on the support of you and Lao Yao, I think it would be better for him to work as an apprentice to Boss Huang, rather than living at home and waiting to die."
Dong Weihong was very curious and leaned forward: "What kind of deal?"
"car."
"car?"
Popular commodities at the moment include televisions, tape recorders, telephones, stereos, motorcycles... As for cars, they are definitely luxury goods among luxury goods. Most people can’t drive them, let alone afford them. No wonder he said it is a big deal. After all, the sales agency rights for these things are in the hands of state-owned enterprises. Even if ordinary people know how profitable this industry is, it is basically impossible to get a piece of the pie.
"Smuggling cars?" Dong Weihong could only think of this way.
"not completely."
"How to say?"
Lin Yue looked around and found that no one was paying attention to them. He lowered his voice and said, "These people collected a batch of accident vehicles in the United States and Europe, disassembled the parts, cut the skeletons, and declared them as metal materials before entering the country. After re-welding, After the sheet metal and painting work is completed, it can be sold everywhere. Of course, the price is much lower than that of regular car dealers, but even so, the profit margin is amazing."
Dong Weihong said: "These people are really good, but...my brother only has a junior high school education. Is he qualified for the job there?"
"Don't worry, as long as you study hard, you'll be fine."
"Then I'll go home and discuss it with my parents."
Dong Weihong originally wanted Lao Yao to establish a foothold here and get a good relationship with his colleagues and leaders and give his brother-in-law a hand. However, after thinking about his suggestion, he thought it was not bad, because Chen Tian's business was a huge profit business, and the boss would definitely not Treating her brother well, she can learn skills without taking risks, and get more money. It is indeed a long-term solution.
"Okay, remember to let me know when you have the answer," Lin Yue glanced at his watch: "I have to meet someone later, so I won't leave you here to eat. Let's go next week. Find time to get together next week."
Dong Weihong's face did not show any grievance or dissatisfaction. She got up from the sofa with her bag in hand, and while adjusting her dress, she said: "I know you are busy and there are important things to do. Go quickly."
Gu Hao and Lin Yue nodded, pressed the cigarette butt into the ashtray, picked up the handbag and was about to leave. Suddenly he thought of something and stopped again. He unzipped the handbag, took out an exquisite gift box and handed it over: "I went to HK last time to see it. I found a pair of good watches, so I bought them, thinking that you and Lao Yao have helped me so much, and I always want to express my gratitude, but there are so many things on my hands that I never have time."
Dong Weihong opened the lid of the box and took a look. There were two watches, one large and one small. The crown logo in the middle of the dial was very eye-catching.
"Isn't this too expensive?"
"The tax over there in HK is low and it's much cheaper than here. Just take it."
"wait."
Lin Yue took two steps forward when Dong Weihong stopped him.
"What's wrong?"
"Does my new dress look good?"
Lin Yue looked up and down: "It looks good."
…
In the blink of an eye, another half year passed, and the time came to the autumn of 1980.
The four major special economic zones were officially established, and countless young people who were afraid of poverty and hardship and had ideas of getting ahead flocked from all over the country.
Shenzhen, because it is very close to HK and has many opportunities, has become the choice of most people.
This small fishing village began to flourish. Photos of villagers leading buffaloes, construction workers from the north, and HK bosses walking together on the street appeared in various magazines and newspapers, and became a hit.
On this day, exit of Shenzhen Station.
Outside the door were men and women holding signs to pick up friends. An old woman from a nearby village was pushing a cart selling popsicle soda. A little further away, there were food stalls selling tea eggs, rice rolls and other foods.
Lin Yue waited in the square in front of the station for a while, and then helped the police catch a thief. Afterwards, he caught Uncle Ding in the new wave of people leaving the station.
As promised more than a year ago, when things in the north are on track, I will take him over to Shenzhen for a walk and a tour. It can be said to travel and relax, and also to learn knowledge.
"Uncle Ding."
Lin Yue shouted inside.
The middle-aged man carrying a military green bag looked up and waved after seeing his figure in the crowd.
"Bingkun."
"You've been riding the train for two days, are you tired?"
Uncle Ding wiped the newly grown stubble on his chin and joked: "My body is not tired, but my heart is tired."
It can be seen that he is in a good mood.
Think about it, if someone who has stayed in the Northeast for more than 20 years without moving has now come all the way south to Shenzhen, of course there will be a sense of freshness inside and out.
Lin Yue took the bag in his hand: "How do you say it?"
Uncle Ding said: "I said just buy a ticket. The sleeper berth is too expensive."
Lin Yue laughed dumbly, not knowing whether to call him honest or Grandet.
"Okay, don't worry about these trivial matters. You have never been out of Jiangliao for most of your life. Now you finally have time to go out. How can I let you squeeze into a hard seat. Let's go, find a place to eat first."
"become."
The two of them took a few steps outside. Uncle Ding's expression changed several times, as if he wanted to endure it but couldn't.
"Bingkun, there is actually something that has been in my heart for several months. I don't know whether I should say it or not."
"Uncle Ding, what's the relationship between the two of us? If you have anything to say, just say it."
"Half a year ago, there was a rumor among people from Guangzi Film... that you were expelled from Tsinghua University. Is this true?"
