Chapter 125: Banquet Invitation from the Bank Boss

Chapter 125: Banquet Invitation from the Bank Boss

Chapter 125: Banquet Invitation from the Bank Boss

It is very simple to pray to the gods when starting a project. Hong Kong has such a professional team. No matter it is the early start of construction or the ribbon-cutting ceremony after the project is completed, as long as the money is in place, they will make everything clear to you.

The new factory location in the east of Tsim Sha Tsui already has some signs of construction.

"Old Wei, have we started construction?" Yang Wendong looked at the turned-over land in front of him and the cement, sand, steel bars and other materials nearby, and asked uncertainly, "Shouldn't we start by worshipping the gods at the very beginning?"

Wei Zetao explained with a smile: "In theory, this is true, but in many cases, such small-scale actions do not count.

As long as there is no major construction, it is enough to start the construction and worship the gods before that. We have turned the foundation over, which is just preliminary preparation and has not yet been officially started. "

"Okay, okay." Yang Wendong nodded and didn't care too much. Different places do have different customs.

Although Hong Kong is not big, it is now home to people from many parts of the country. It is normal for different places to have different cultures, and even the language is not mainly Cantonese.

Wei Zetao smiled and said, "Or you can understand it this way. Although we prepared the foundation before, the bank loan had not been approved at that time, so it was not officially started.

If a ceremony to worship gods at the beginning of the construction was held and then stopped because the loan was not approved, it would be a very taboo.

Now that we have enough funds, we are ready to start building the factory, which means we have officially started construction."

"That's right to think so." Yang Wendong nodded and said.

Wei Zetao added: "In fact, the most important thing is an auspicious day. Today is a good day. Feng Shui masters also highly recommend today."

"Feng Shui Master?" Yang Wendong followed the direction indicated by Lao Wei and saw a man about 40 years old wearing a Taoist robe.

Wei Zetao said with a smile: "That is Master Yin, who was introduced by Zhao Chengguang. He is said to be very good at Feng Shui."

"The price is quite expensive." Yang Wendong said with a faint smile.

In Hong Kong today, or even in China a dozen years ago, people believed in Feng Shui. This led to many people being willing to spend money on Feng Shui, which naturally increased the fees charged by Feng Shui masters.

Even in the 21st century, many Feng Shui masters in Hong Kong have an annual income of several million Hong Kong dollars, and the most powerful one almost lives off a billionaire.

"Haha, Mr. Yang..."

A familiar voice appeared behind Yang Wendong. Turning around, he saw that it was his former partners Zhao Chengguang and Wang Zhixian.

Zhao Chengguang went on to say: "Although the fee is a bit expensive, it is still worth it if it can guarantee the fortune of our business."

"That's right." Yang Wendong did not refute. Although he didn't really believe in this stuff, there was no need to convince others not to believe it either.

It’s just like worshipping the God of Wealth and Bodhisattva during Chinese New Year. You may not believe in it, but there’s no harm in doing it. Just think of it as a way to have fun among relatives and acquaintances.

Zhao Chengguang smiled and said, "Mr. Yang, congratulations, you have quietly acquired such a large piece of land and are planning to build such a large factory.

I was shocked when I heard the news a few days ago. I really admire you!"

“There’s no other way. Once we start business, we can’t stop.” Yang Wendong also said with a smile.

Today is a good day, and it is also a rare day for all the people he has met along the way to start a business to gather together, and he is also very happy.

"Haha, you can't stop." Zhao Chengguang said, "When I first told Zhixian about your rise to wealth, I felt that you were not simple.

Later, you invented the sticky mouse trap and led the rat eradication project at the Wharf Wharf, which made me feel that you were very capable even at such a young age.

I just never thought... in just half a year, you've achieved so much!"

Wang Zhixian, who was standing next to him, was also an old acquaintance. He smiled and said, "Mr. Yang, my boss is really regretting it. He should have invested more in your company."

"Haha, Mr. Zhao, there's nothing to regret about this." Yang Wendong smiled and said, "No matter what the price is, I won't accept the investment."

He didn't know whether the two of them were just chatting or were really thinking about investing in their own company.

If it is the former, then my words will stop him from regretting it, and if it is the latter, it will also discourage him from continuing to invest.

Not to mention these people in front of us, even if 3M Company wanted to invest, it would be impossible.

Zhao Chengguang smiled and said, "The more you are like this, Mr. Yang, the more confident you are. Entrepreneurs like this are my favorite investment targets.

But since we can’t invest, that’s fine, we can just work together in the future.”

Yang Wendong nodded and said, "Okay, we can make a lot of money if we cooperate. I also need Mr. Zhao's help with something."

"What's the matter?" Zhao Chengguang suddenly became interested.

In fact, he had already realized that Yang Wendong's industry mainly relied on exports, which had little to do with his resources and connections.

Yang Wendong smiled and said, "We'll talk about this in detail later. Now let's get ready to go worship the gods."

Zhao Chengguang also reacted immediately, clasped his fists and said, "I'm ashamed, I almost missed the auspicious time. Let's go, Mr. Yang, you are the host today, and this worship ceremony must be presided over by you."

Yang Wendong nodded and said, "Okay."

This was not only the first time to host, but also the first time to participate, and everyone walked towards the door.

Many people have come here. They are all business friends that Yang Wendong has made in the past year. Even Hang Seng Bank and Liao Chong Hing Bank have sent people. Among them, the one from Liao Chong Hing Bank is the rich second generation Liao Liewen.

"Mr. Yang, please come this way." The Taoist priest, who pretended to be very noble and mysterious, said calmly: "Next, you need..."

Yang Wendong also listened to each step. It was not very complicated. The most important step was to cut the suckling pig on the table into two halves.
Yang Wendong also followed the process and did everything well. At the same time, Wang Zhixian once again acted as a photographer and took photos to commemorate the scene. It took half an hour to finish the worship. After the Taoist priest collected the money, he took his two apprentices to pack up and go home. As for the dishes on the table, no one ate them. According to the rules, they were for the land god.
Since everyone was there, they naturally visited the future new factory of Changxing Industry. Wei Zetao even acted as a guide, introducing his company's future new factory to everyone.

Everyone listened as they walked, and occasionally chatted in low voices. Wei Zetao, who was introducing in the front, didn't mind. Those who didn't want to listen could choose not to listen, and those who wanted to know could ask questions. The main point was to be casual.

Halfway through the conversation, Liao Liewen, who had been listening attentively, suddenly asked, "Mr. Wei, I remember your materials mentioned that the mouse traps will be replaced with waterproof cardboard instead of plastic, right?"

"Yes." Wei Zetao nodded.

In fact, the boss Yang Wendong already had this plan before he came to Changxing Industrial. However, due to the need to import this kind of cardboard, which was rather cumbersome, and the shortage of staff at the time, the main focus was still on the initial expansion of sticky notes. Therefore, after testing, it was not pushed forward.

It was not until later after recruiting a group of their current management that Wei Zetao took over the matter and successfully lowered the price of importers. Although it was still a little more expensive than plastic boards, it was also within an acceptable range.

Yang Wendong, who was following behind him, explained with a smile: "The reason for changing to cardboard is mainly because the plastic board is too heavy. If it is sold in Hong Kong or nearby countries, the impact is not that big;
But if the products are exported to distant countries, it is not cost-effective after taking into account the shipping cost. Moreover, for consumers, carrying too many plastic sheets is too heavy, which will reduce their desire to buy or the purchase quantity. Switching to cardboard can solve many problems with one stone. "

"Mr. Yang and Mr. Wei have a great idea." Liao Liewen praised them and asked with a smile, "Then why are the ground floors of the six industrial buildings in Changxing Industrial's factory plan reserved for injection molding workshops? Do you also want to make plastic flowers?"

Yang Wendong paused and asked, "Mr. Liao, are you asking this as a banker, or are you just asking casually?"

Theoretically, as a creditor bank, it also has the right to inquire about some of its own business affairs;

There is no way. The saying "the one who owes the debt is the boss" may not apply to banks, unless your company is about to go bankrupt, in which case the bank will be anxious. However, this kind of thing was just a joke on the Internet in the past. In fact, no company would dare to confront the bank until the last step.

Liao Liewen quickly explained, "Mr. Yang, I'm just asking casually. I don't have any other intentions. I'm just curious."

"Oh." Yang Wendong smiled and said, "Nothing, it's just that I had an injection molding business before, but I was busy with sticky notes and mouse traps before, so I didn't pay much attention to it.

When I have some free time in the future, I will also develop some injection molding business, and this injection molding equipment can only be placed on the first floor, so I prepared space in advance, even if it is not used in the future, it can be used for other purposes. "

Plastic plays a very important role in human life. From daily necessities, toys, home appliances, cars and even future electronic products, nothing can be separated from it.

Before, I didn’t have the time, energy or money to work on plastic-related products, but if the production of sticky notes is normal and the company has money, then I will naturally use this advantage to develop the plastics industry.

The Rubik's Cube will only be one of the stepping stones.

"So that's it." Liao Liewen nodded without thinking much about it.

Currently, apart from the textile industry, the largest factory in Hong Kong is the plastics industry, which includes plastic flowers, toys, etc.

If Changxing Industry no longer lacks funds in the future, it would not be surprising if it develops in this direction.

After the tour and introduction, Yang Wendong, as the host, naturally took everyone to a nearby hotel and had a good lunch.

The biggest culture in Chinese society is the drinking culture. Fortunately, Yang Wendong now has some status among this group of people. He doesn't want to drink much, and the other party usually won't say much.
Of course, Yang Wendong also had to give face, so it was okay to take a sip.

After lunch, everyone naturally said goodbye to the host Yang Wendong and went home.

After most of the people had left, Liao Liewen, who had not yet left, came to Yang Wendong and said, "Mr. Yang, at the end of next month, our Liao Chong Hing Bank will hold a party at the Grand Hotel. I hope you can attend."

"Party?" Yang Wendong's heart moved. This was the first formal business event after he traveled to Hong Kong.

What's more important is that there are usually some business elites attending this kind of party. Although Liu Chong Hing Bank cannot compare with HSBC, it is also a big bank in Hong Kong. It is estimated that the guests they can invite are more or less influential.

Liao Liewen smiled and said, “Yes, my father recently bought a new piece of land in Central and plans to build the new headquarters of Liao Chong Hing Bank on it;

Therefore, we specially invite many business colleagues or bank customers like Mr. Yang to visit the building model of our future new headquarters. "

"Are you going to build a new headquarters?" Yang Wendong smiled and asked, "Where in Central?"

Liao Liewen replied: "It is the former site of the National Products Company. Because we purchased it from a private person, there is no information about it in the market.
This party is also held for this purpose. My father is a person who likes to stand in the spotlight. "

Yang Wendong nodded: "I see. In fact, for a large company, if the founder is famous enough, it is also a very powerful advertisement in itself."

In their previous lives, Musk, Lei Jun, Jobs, Gates, etc., all made themselves one of the halos of their companies, and thus gained a lot of attention for their companies.

Liao Baoshan was obviously using the same tactics. He opened a bank and used the bank's depositors' funds to run his real estate business. Naturally, he needed to absorb more funds, the more the better. Therefore, in the past one or two years, Liao Baoshan's name has often appeared in newspapers.

"It's not just the founders." Liao Liewen said with a smile: "Now in the banking industry in Hong Kong, there is a tacit understanding that whoever has a better location and higher floors can attract more depositors in the competition to build a building in Central."

Yang Wendong said: "That's normal. Depositors believe what they can see and understand. I would do the same. There is nothing wrong with what so many banks in Hong Kong are doing.

After all, you are not just competing with each other, you are also trying to snatch customers from British banks. You can’t do otherwise.”

In the past, many people on the Internet complained that life in China was too competitive, and they envied the life in developed countries in Europe and the United States.

However, the relationship between the two is wrong. The reason why Europe and the United States can have such high welfare is because they developed early and grew through colonization and plunder. It was only hundreds of years later that they had today's high welfare society.

Obviously, other countries, including the mainland and even Japan and South Korea, do not have such conditions and can only compete for the high-tech and high-profit product market through "competition" to provide a better life for the present and the next generation.

In today's Hong Kong, British capital monopolizes all industries. If Chinese giants want to get a bigger piece of the pie, they must "fight" or find another way and take other routes.

Obviously, a large number of successful Chinese chose to avoid the British capital and chose factory industry and shipping, but some chose the banking industry and came face to face with British capital led by HSBC.

It was just that the timing was wrong, and it was eventually completely suppressed by British capital.

Liao Liewen smiled and said, "I'll arrange for someone to deliver the invitation after a while."

"Okay, I will definitely go." Yang Wendong agreed.

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