Volume 4: The World of Great Conflict Chapter 0529 New Connections
After Nan Yi got his stewed meat, Hyperthyroidism also walked into the shop carrying a surgical enamel tray.
"Hyperthyroidism, you didn't steal this thing from the infectious disease hospital, did you?" Nan Yi walked up to Kang Jiao and pointed at the tray in his hand.
"Nonsense, I was cut open last month and had 88 stitches in the hospital. I saw the nurse who was stitching me up and found the tray with the scissors and gauze interesting, so I asked around. What do you think? The factory that produces the trays is not far from my home, so I went to buy a few to put on the kebabs."
"I heard that your grandfather moved here from Tiangang and was not from the old capital at all. I didn't believe it before, but now I do. Your ancestors were crosstalk performers, right? And eighty-eight stitches? The thing in your crotch was chopped off completely. It would only take three stitches to sew it back together."
"Go away. Where are you sitting? I'll take you there."
"Take a break. Just give it to me and go out and do your business."
"Okay, thank you for your help."
Nan Yi took the tray from Jia Kang's hand, walked back to his seat with the braised pork in one hand and the mutton skewers in the other.
"Nan Yi, you are amazing. You can talk to a kebab seller for a long time."
As soon as the mutton skewers were put down, Chen Feng grabbed a handful, took a big bite, and at the same time, he also criticized Nan Yi.
"I have a wide network of contacts. I know people all over the capital. I also have acquaintances in the crematorium. If you want to be honored someday, I will help you greet them and add a line so that I can burn you first."
"I should burn your grandson. When your ashes come out, I don't even need to bury them in the soil. I will eat them directly as pepper powder. Do you believe it?"
"Of course I believe it. Others are just mixing fake shit with stew. You are honest and always use the real thing."
"Are you poor or not?"
"I'm so poor that I can barely afford to eat. Could you please be kind enough to give me two big bucks?" Nan Yi said, picking up the wine glass and saying, "One for me. You can have as much as you want. I'll drink it."
As the three of them drank, the joking stopped and the conversation returned to normal.
"Next month, I'm going to Washington."
"Go to the White House. Given your rank, the guards at the door will be just the right size to greet you."
"Nonsense, it's an investment. We, Huazhong Trade, plan to buy a forest in Washington, chop down the wood and bring it back to build a house."
“A huge investment?”
"It is a big deal. Guoce Trust is the leader, and two foreign companies are also involved. The total investment is about 40 million US dollars. Huazhong Trade is just a subsidiary and contributes a small part."
"Is it Fairfax ?"
"Yes, that's it. How did you know?" Chen Feng asked in surprise.
"The forest coverage rate in Fairfax is too high, and the land utilization rate is very low. There was a plan to auction the forest two years ago. When you mentioned Washington, the most likely place is here."
"You're quite knowledgeable." Chen Feng praised and asked, "Do you have a house in Washington that you can lend to me?"
Chen Feng's question was a bit presumptuous, and it was not something he would ask under his normal character and style. Nan Yi thought about it and took a look at Li Jin opposite him and immediately understood that this was a sign for him.
"No, I'm not going there. If you still want to go to Los Angeles, I have a house that I can lend you."
"I'm not going to Los Angeles this time. I'm going to Washington, D.C. After I finish my business, I might go to New York."
"Oh, you bring your family?"
"No, except for me, none of the people going with Huazhong Trade have ever been to China. They all want to see the Statue of Liberty. We still have enough money in our piggy bank to buy a few Greyhound bus tickets."
"Do you still keep Meiko in your little treasury?"
"They are foreigners, right? They won't exchange them, right? I heard they are going to China. The two people in my department almost gave up all their belongings to exchange for Meizi. They are doing some big exercises these days to get in shape. One of them carries a refrigerator and the other carries a color TV."
"You are so idle. Your company is so wild. You can't get domestic products, but you can get Japanese products at will."
"I say, Nan Yi, you are such a full man that you don't know the hunger of a hungry man. The goods you brought back from abroad have tax-free indicators, and the price difference is several hundred yuan."
"Well, I forgot about that."
Nan Yi hadn't really remembered that there was a currency exchange quota for going on a business trip abroad. He could go to the bank to exchange some foreign currency according to the official price, which seemed to be a maximum of two hundred US dollars; there were also tax-free quotas for things brought back from abroad, so he didn't have to pay customs duties when bringing back an electrical appliance, but the price was quite different.
"You shouldn't forget. Your Liu Zhen has studied abroad. There must be many people who would ask her to exchange Meizi for a favor."
"Are you stupid? Liu Zhen works in a bank. Do her colleagues really need to beg her?"
"Bullshit, everyone has a few relatives. Working in a bank is a little easier, and the quota is not enough. I still have to ask for help from people with connections." Chen Feng said disdainfully.
"Then I don't know."
"Just pretend, just pretend." Chen Feng spat and didn't say anything else.
Nan Yi knew that it was not easy for people in the bank to exchange foreign currency. In order to help Liu Zhen make more connections, Nan Yi arranged a source of US dollars for Liu Zhen two years ago. Liu Zhen was Liu·Beauty Exchanger·Zhen in their unit.
The rumor that Meizi should find Liu Zhen has been circulating in the small circle at the headquarters of the Universal Bank.
The reason why it is a "channel" rather than holding a lot of US dollars in hand is to prevent being criticized.
If people really knew that Liu Zhen held a lot of US dollars in his hands, some people would definitely gossip about him, saying that the country was so short of foreign exchange but he didn't hand it over, and so on.
In the workplace, one type of person strives to stand out and surpass others; the other type tries to hold down those who stand out and maintain their leading position. Holding down Liu Zhen means more opportunities for “others”.
Channels are like a long stream of water, small in amount and inconspicuous, but common. Cash can be taken all at once, but channels cannot. Those who want to gossip have to think twice.
This channel is very simple to explain. Nan Yi helped Liu Zhen create her experience of working part-time in a company while studying in Yingguo.
While working part-time at that company, she participated in a project, which was ultimately successful. According to the agreement, she could receive a monthly dividend. The amount was not much, ranging from over one hundred to over two hundred US dollars, and she could receive it for five consecutive years.
The amount is neither too much nor too little. It would be too much trouble to hand it over, but it would be good enough to make it convenient for people in the unit to exchange currency.
"Presume a hammer."
Nan Yi muttered something, and he and Chen Feng tacitly stopped their conversation and instead pulled Li Jin into the chat.
"Tsuko, do you have to go back to camp tonight?"
"You don't have to go back. What plans do you have?" Li Jin was chewing a mutton skewer, his lips stained with chili powder. When he opened his mouth, the chili powder burst out like fire.
"I'll take you dancing, work up a sweat, and then you can stay the night at my place." After Chen Feng finished speaking to Li Jin, he turned to Nan Yi and said, "You go... forget it, I won't ask anymore, you're definitely not going."
"I'm still young, and my family doesn't allow me to dance. When I get a few years older, I'll be in the dance hall every day."
Nan Yi used chopsticks to pull the mutton skewers off the skewers, dipped them in the vinegar dish and put them in his mouth. Whether eating hot pot or barbecue, Nan Yi likes to dip them in vinegar, preferably with some minced garlic in the vinegar.
"I am a wife slave. Last time, Liu Zhen came to me and asked me where she could order a steel washboard, saying that the washboard in her home breaks down quickly." Chen Feng said playfully.
Nan Yi continued Chen Feng's words and said, "Yes, Liu Zhen is very strict with me. She only gives me one yuan for pocket money every day. I haven't paid for the kebabs yet. Are you going to pay for them later?"
"You are so stingy. Haven't you heard of the jealous old man in your family?" Chen Feng said to Li Jin, "You can get closer to Nan Yi in the future. He is more popular than us. When he goes out, he just says 'I am Nan Yi', and there is no need to mention whose son he is."
"You can insult me, but I want to promote someone. When I'm out there, I can tell whoever I meet, 'My father is Gao Qiu. You heard me right, he's the one who plays football.' It makes me look good if I say that."
"Haha, Nan Yi, you're so funny. I'm somewhat acquainted with Young Master Ma, and I also know Old Master Ma [Ma Sanli]. Do you want me to introduce you to them? You can just become a disciple of the Ma family. If you can't make it, we'll see you at the Spring Festival Gala next year."
"Jinzi, don't joke. I am the founding disciple of the Guo School, and I follow the path of a supporting actor. I will give the opportunity to Fengzi, and you introduce him to the Ma School. In the future, I will be his supporting actor." Nan Yi said.
Chen Feng said, "No, no, I'm not cut out for this. You should do it. I see you have a festive face. Once you stand on the stage, you don't even need to say a word and the audience will go crazy with joy."
"Stop talking nonsense and look forward. This girl is so pretty." Nan Yi suddenly said while looking forward.
"Where, where?"
After Chen Feng and Li Jin looked in the direction he was looking, Nan Yi retracted his gaze and picked up the wine glass to take a sip.
"Hold."
"grandson."
The two of them looked at each other and spat at Nan Yi.
"Look how impatient you two are. If you stretch your necks a little longer, you'll be charged with hooliganism."
"Go ahead and insult me, you wicked thing." Chen Feng took a sip of wine without hesitation, "I have contacted an order, this one is reliable this time."
"Tell me about it."
"Qindao Daily Necessities General Factory is planning to import refrigerator production lines and technology from a German company called Liebherr. I have basically finalized the deal. We will split the price 50-50."
"Oh, did you tell Joven?"
"I told you that I met with her this afternoon. Tsk tsk, your daughter is much more impressive than you. She has a secretary standing on her left and a bodyguard standing on her right. I was so scared that I only dared to put half of my butt on the chair."
"Then just keep going. I have assigned her two elites who are proficient in cross-border negotiations . As long as no one interferes, it will not be difficult to close this deal."
"I'm saving money for the country. Let's see who dares to jump out and make trouble. If there really is such a grandson, I'm not afraid of making the matter public. I'm in the right anyway, so I'm not afraid of where the lawsuit goes." Chen Feng said domineeringly.
Chen Feng is really not afraid of confronting others. He has already told his family about the matter of Penzi International. After hearing it, the old man of the Chen family praised him for doing a good job.
How can I not praise him? Other people's talented children only know how to reverse the approval documents, while my own evil son only thinks about contributing to the country. The difference is obvious from the difference.
"Crazy, what business are you doing?" Li Jin, who was listening on the side, asked anxiously.
"Don't ask." Chen Feng said proudly, "You can't interfere. What we do is to take advantage of foreigners. Aren't there many imported production lines in China? We help domestic manufacturers bargain with foreigners."
"Why can't I help? There are many factories in Tiangang, and many of them want to import production lines. I don't know how to bargain, but I can help you find business." Li Jin said unconvinced.
This is what Chen Feng was waiting for. With Li Jin's help, there would be no orders from Tiangang that he could not get.
Just when Chen Feng was about to trick Li Jin into joining the game, Nan Yi proposed to file a complaint.
Some secrets can be known by multiple people, some secrets are best known by the person concerned, some secrets can help you take the initiative once known, and some secrets will make people wary of you once they know them.
If you don't want to catch someone, don't try to find out their secrets easily.
Nan Yi walked out of the shop and went straight to the hyperthyroidism stall .
Hyperthyroidism's business is pretty good. He is sweating profusely and flipping a handful of lamb skewers in his hands.
"How much can you sell in a day?" Nan Yi asked as he approached the barbecue grill.
"When it's good, it's about 1,600 to 1,700 yuan. When it's bad, it's about 800 to 900 yuan." Hyperthyroidism picked up the towel around his neck and wiped the sweat off his face. "Are you done drinking it?"
"Not yet. I came out to get some fresh air. It's too smoky in there."
Nan Yi estimated the gross profit of hyperthyroidism. Not counting the manpower, he could make about 0.13 cents per string. On average, it would be no problem to make nearly 4,000 yuan a month.
The resettlement houses that have been built in Beijing are priced at just over 200 yuan per square meter. If you can buy one, you would be rich enough to buy three houses a year with your income from hyperthyroidism [the buildings were built in the 1980s, and the area is mainly 46-65 square meters. They have a high utilization rate and no public areas. No matter how big they are, they have nothing to do with ordinary people].
The tower buildings can be used to get resettlement housing. A batch of resettlement housing can be exchanged with the slums with better conditions. In the long run, it will be profitable.
But after a few years, when the concept of city center was proposed, the prices of courtyard houses began to rise, and those homeowners who moved to the third or fourth ring roads started to curse.
The siheyuan is different from the old villas in Shanghai. One is a horizontal space with a large area, while the other is a vertical space with a small area. The compensation for demolition is mainly based on the area of land, rather than the building area.
No matter how valuable the old villas in Shanghai are, they cannot escape the fact that the land area is small and there are too many property deeds. One house may have more than a dozen or even dozens of property deeds. Even if a house is worth tens of millions, people still cannot afford to buy a new house with just one cent.
The only thing we can do is to make trouble with the company that is going to demolish the property and raise the compensation price. But who dares to make an offer, and who can afford it?
The demolition will cost tens of millions, so what kind of house should be built to recover the cost?
The value of the old villa sounds high, but it can be heard but not touched. The landlords who were fooled by Nan Yi to live in the spacious house early on will naturally see it clearly when the time comes, and they are unlikely to feel resentful.
This is why Nan Yi set his sights on the old villas in Shanghai and looked down upon the courtyard houses in Beijing.
"Want one?"
After finishing the work in his hands, Hyperthyroidism took out a cigarette box and asked.
“I’ve quit.”
Hyperthyroidism lit up a cigarette, took a puff and said, "It's better to quit. It's very expensive. I smoke two packs a day, which costs almost ten yuan."
