Chapter 368: Alcohol Makes Cowards Courageous
Chapter 368: Alcohol Makes Cowards Courageous (asking for monthly tickets)
"The future economy?" Yang Wendong thought for a moment and said, "Although I have many industries, I am best at industry, so my suggestion to the Hong Kong government is to focus on developing industry.
These industries include plastics, toys, clothing, textiles, hardware, etc. Although these industries do not generate high profits, they can generate employment for a large number of people. The foundation for the development of various service industries lies in these industries. If Hong Kong's industry wants to move towards the cutting-edge like Japan, Europe and the United States in the future, it needs these industries to do well, so that there will be a chance for transformation. "
Industry is the foundation of all economies. Perhaps some industries do not seem to make as much money as the service industry, but if the industry is gone, other service industries will also be gone, unless there are special circumstances, such as tourist cities, etc., but these are ultimately a minority.
Trench nodded and said, "Hong Kong's industry is indeed very important, but Eric, can you tell me more about it, such as how to transform it?"
Yang Wendong replied: "Traditional industries generally need to transform themselves into brands. For example, clothes are all made in Hong Kong, so we can develop our own Hong Kong brands."
"But this is very difficult." Dai Linzhi shook his head.
"Yes, it is difficult. It depends on the capabilities of each factory." Yang Wendong added, "But there is another direction, which is to develop the electronics industry;
Nowadays, with the improvement of semiconductor technology, the electronics industry is developing very rapidly. Fairchild Semiconductor also came to Hong Kong this year to invest in transistors. I also have transistor and TV factories. The profits of these products are far higher than those of clothing, and the income of employees in these factories is much higher than that of ordinary factories.
As long as there are more factories like this in Hong Kong, the economy of Hong Kong as a whole will naturally grow rapidly.”
Only high-end industries can pay high wages, this is an eternal truth.
In the past, the mainland began to carry out large-scale industrial upgrading after the 21s, and made breakthroughs in the chip, automobile, shipbuilding, aircraft and other industries. It was for this purpose that only when these industries were taken over could the national economy improve and the military become stronger. Even an ordinary person with a monthly salary of 20 yuan could increase it to 3000 to or even to yuan.
Trench nodded and said, "I know about the development of the electronics industry, but I don't know where to start. In Japan, the government provides funding to support the semiconductor industry, but that's impossible here."
Yang Wendong smiled and said: "I understand. The Hong Kong government has its own difficulties, but it can give concessions to the electronics industry in terms of land and taxation. The University of Hong Kong can also add related disciplines.
Given the shrewdness of Hong Kong businessmen, as long as the policy is suitable, there will definitely be many entrepreneurs investing in this field. With more such enterprises, the Hong Kong government will definitely get higher economic returns in the future. "
During this era, the Hong Kong government advocated the principle of "free market". At first, they didn't even want to care about the bank collapse. Later, when the financial market was hit, they were forced to arrange for HSBC to come to the rescue.
But it cannot be said that the Hong Kong government does not care about anything. They just don't want to pay for it themselves, but they still make efforts in other aspects. For example, Hong Kong has been sanctioned by the United States many times in history, and it was the Governor of Hong Kong who visited the United States to solve this problem. Even when Hong Kong's textile industry was unsalable, the Governor of Hong Kong took many Chinese factory owners to South America to promote their products.
In short, the Hong Kong government is not so responsible, but it is not irresponsible. Of course, it may also be because they need to consider themselves. After all, the local economy is unstable and chaotic, and the weakened British Empire cannot suppress it.
After thinking for a moment, Trench said, "Okay, thank you Eric for your advice. When we have time, we can talk slowly alone. I also hope to discuss the future of Hong Kong with Hong Kong's successful businessmen."
"Okay, I also hope that Hong Kong's economy will get better and better in the future." Yang Wendong nodded and said.
After Trench and Robert Black left, Bai Yujie patted her chest and said, "I was so nervous. There were two governors here at the same time. I didn't dare to say a word just now."
"Since you're here, you'll definitely be able to meet the Governor." Yang Wendong smiled and said, "Are you not mentally prepared for this?"
"Yes, but when the Governor of Hong Kong really appeared in front of me, I was still nervous." Bai Yujie said awkwardly.
Yang Wendong nodded and said, "You'll get used to it. The Governor is also a human being, not a tiger."
Bai Yujie said, "That's for you. For ordinary people, a big shot like the Governor can decide the fate of tens of thousands of people with just one word."
"That's true." Yang Wendong said with a smile: "But do you think I can't?"
Although I am certainly not as influential as the Governor, he is a public figure after all and is subject to constraints in what he does, and the Hong Kong Government is not entirely controlled by the Governor. I, on the other hand, have much more freedom in my own company.
Of course, this only means whether or not you have the right, it does not mean that you will really do it if you have nothing to do.
Just like that, the banquet started to become casual, mainly because the Governor was negotiating with a number of British foreigners, and the others couldn't leave, so they just started chatting with each other. This kind of banquet itself was not a formal meeting, everyone could just get together and chat.
Yang Wendong was with Huo Yingdong, Zheng Yutong and others. He was not very familiar with the others. Most of the other real estate businessmen were not famous in their previous lives. It was likely that these people would not be able to survive the next few real estate crises, or they would immigrate away.
Therefore, in the previous few years, Yang Wendong would not deliberately make friends with them no matter how big they were.
"Mr. Yang, I have two big projects here. How about you invest in them too?" Zheng Yutong said with a smile.
Yang Wendong asked: "What project?"
Zheng Yutong replied: "A large residential project in Causeway Bay and an office building project with a total area of more than 60 square feet, respectively."
After listening to Zheng Yutong's introduction, Yang Wendong asked, "When will this project be completed?"
"Probably in the middle of 65." Zheng Yutong said, "But we can sell the pre-sale units at the end of 64."
"Sold all at once?" Yang Wendong asked again.
Zheng Yutong replied: "No, these two projects will be divided into two phases, so there will be one pre-sale at the end of next year, and another one in the middle of 65. Mr. Yang also knows that this is also for the purpose of maximizing profits. If the pre-sale is sold too early, we will easily lose money. In addition, considering the funding, I plan to develop it in two phases."
"Well, I'll think about it." Yang Wendong said calmly.
When it comes to the year 65, he naturally would not agree. According to the original historical data, after the run on Hang Seng Bank in 65, Hong Kong's real estate market became sluggish and housing prices began to fall gradually.
Now, because of his own butterfly effect, he still doesn't know what will happen. It may be advanced or postponed, so he will not participate in such things at this time, because there is no need to earn the last penny, especially taking risks. He won't make much even if he earns, so it's meaningless.
Zheng Yutong nodded and said, "Okay, I'll send you the information tomorrow."
"Okay." Yang Wendong also smiled.
After the two separated, Yang Wendong took two glasses of red wine from a waiter passing by, gave one to Bai Yujie, and said, "Try this wine. Although it's not expensive, it tastes very good."
"Really?" Bai Yujie took the red wine, took a sip, and said, "It's really good."
“Do you think it can be bad if it is selected by the Hong Kong government to entertain Hong Kong’s most cutting-edge groups?” Yang Wendong asked with a smile.
"That's true." Bai Yujie nodded, took another sip, and asked, "You don't really want to cooperate with Zheng Yutong?"
"How do you know?" Yang Wendong asked back.
Bai Yujie said: "It's just a feeling. If you were interested, you wouldn't behave like that."
“Haha, you know me quite well.” Yang Wendong said with a faint smile: “Actually, as for residential real estate, I have no interest in any super large project unless it is a super large project.” In the real estate industry, although he is not to the point of not doing residential real estate, but when the bull market is at its peak, he basically does not participate. At this time, the risk is high, and the money earned may be the lifelong hard-earned money of others. Although others will participate if he does not, he still does not want to do this.
"Why? Don't you like it?" Bai Yujie asked again.
Yang Wendong nodded and said, "I guess so. Just like your father, he has a good decoration business. Would he be involved in a small room kitchen business?"
When the scale reaches a certain level, small businesses will definitely not be willing to continue operating. This is human nature.
"Yeah, that's right." Bai Yujie nodded. "The residential projects you don't like are beyond the reach of many real estate developers even in their dreams. My dad also wants to do residential projects, but he never dares to start?"
"Recently?" Yang Wendong asked hurriedly. He didn't know about this.
Bai Yujie said, "Yes, just recently, I heard from my dad that some of his friends who build small houses make more money in a year than they would make in their entire lives doing renovations, and he was tempted."
"I support your dad's desire to do real estate." Yang Wendong said, "But it's not possible now. The real estate market prices are already very high. My real estate company has already shrunk its operations. You guys should not get involved."
"Really?" Bai Yujie said immediately: "Okay, I'll tell him tomorrow."
"Well, if your family has any investment ideas, you can tell me and I can give you some advice." Yang Wendong said with a smile.
Bai Yujie asked: "What do you think now?"
Yang Wendong said: "Don't make blind investments in the last two years. Just focus on your decoration business. Also, keep your staff small."
"Hmm." Bai Yujie nodded, as if thinking about something, and then drank the wine in her hand.
It's quite boring here, and when people are bored, they usually think about eating or drinking something. But right now, the only thing they can drink is the red wine in their hands, or some desserts.
It was around 9 o'clock in the evening, and the banquet gradually ended when the senior officials of the Hong Kong government felt that it was about time.
As the organizer, Yang Wendong naturally couldn't leave first, so he waited until 10 o'clock.
"Have you drunk too much?" Yang Wendong asked.
Bai Yujie said in a daze: "No, I feel very sober."
"Forget it, you'd better not go back. Just stay in this hotel for one night." Yang Wendong thought for a moment, then said, "You can stay here at night. It's relatively safe. Otherwise, I won't feel at ease even if I have someone to take you back."
Hong Kong Island in the 60s was relatively safe, but people who drank too much could hurt themselves.
"Yeah, I want to sleep too." Bai Yujie nodded, but a little too much.
Afterwards, Yang Wendong sent Bai Yujie to the presidential suite on the top floor, asked Bai Yujie to sit on the sofa in the living room, and said, "I'll have two waitresses come over to watch you. Take a shower by yourself. They will keep you safe."
"No, I'm fine." After saying that, Bai Yujie went into the bathroom easily again.
Afterwards, Yang Wendong could only stay outside, listening to the sound of water inside, and his imagination ran wild. During this period, Su Yiyi and Bai Yushan were both pregnant, which made him feel a little
After a while, Bai Yujie came out. She had finished her bath. Yang Wendong stood up and said, "How do you feel?"
"It's okay, I just feel a little dizzy." Bai Yujie smiled, then picked up the water cup and took a sip of water before saying, "I feel much better. How about you? I see you drank quite a bit of wine, too."
"As for me, I'm pretty much the same as you. It's fine as long as I don't drive." Yang Wendong said with a smile.
Bai Yujie paused and said, "Then you can stay here tonight. Anyway, there are several rooms in this presidential suite."
"Aren't you afraid that I will do something bad to you?" Yang Wendong said with a sly smile. Why would he need to drive?
Bai Yujie asked, "Can you beat me?"
"What you said is indeed true." Yang Wendong was stunned. Bai Yujie is a physical education teacher at the university. Although she looks thin, she is very strong.
"Puff~" Bai Yujie smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't do anything bad to you."
"You little girl." Yang Wendong touched Bai Yujie's hand again. He had held her hand for a while before, but that was for disguise.
Now, it was still a little different. With a little effort, he pulled Bai Yujie over.
"Well, your mouth smells like alcohol." Bai Yujie said quickly.
Yang Wendong didn't care and said with a smile: "Then it's OK as long as there is no smell of alcohol in your mouth."
"Why don't you take a shower?" Bai Yujie said quickly.
Yang Wendong smiled and said, "How about you wash it again?"
"Yes," Bai Yujie agreed with a blush.
In the bathroom, the shower head made a loud sound, and the water kept running for an hour.
PS: I also feel that the plot seems to be moving too fast in this section, but after all, this is not a love story with a single female protagonist. For this kind of novel with multiple female protagonists, it is really difficult for me to try to portray the female characters. Once they have a bit of personality, it stands to reason that it would be difficult to make them smaller (the law in Hong Kong at that time allowed it, but even normal women in ancient times would not be willing to do so), so it is very difficult.
You can't have both innocence and a harem. You can't have both female independence and many daughters. This is the only way.
Asking for monthly ticket
(End of this chapter)