The Lord of the World Begins from the Siheyuan

Li Ming took a sip of strawberry juice and said succinctly:

"The capitalists in Ou Mei want to select beautiful women and praise them."

"Everyone in Hong Kong City is proud to learn from Ou Mei, so I followed suit."

"We will not learn from the dregs of objectifying women."

Although she is wearing a swimsuit, Qin Huairu thinks these pictures are normal and commented: "I don't think the first one is the prettiest."

Li Ming smiled and said: "That's right! It's far behind compared to you."

"But I didn't pay much attention. I was looking at the advertisement for Seiko watches next to it."

After mentioning the watch twice, Qin Huairu knew that he really cared, "Is there anything special about this watch?"

Li Ming said with confidence: "Seiko Co., Ltd. will soon lead the quartz movement camp and defeat Swiss mechanical watch company."

"Now is a good time. Our Xingchen Company in Hong Kong City can participate."

In 66, Seiko and Longines released the prototype of the world's first quartz pocket watch during an annual competition held at the Neuchâtel Observatory in Switzerland.

In 67, Swiss Electronic Watchmaking Center and Seiko both displayed prototypes of quartz watches in competitions.

The Electronic Watchmaking Center is a research institution jointly established by 20 watch manufacturers in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, specializing in the study of watches with quartz movements.

Swiss watchmakers and Seiko companies are very knowledgeable about quartz movements.

It is a pity that Swiss has a particularly strong strength in mechanical movements and is not so active in the marketization of quartz movements.

Seiko, however, put great effort into quartz movements. In 68, it released a wall-mounted quartz clock, and on December 69, 12, it released the world's first analog quartz watch.

The unethical people sent quartz movement watches to various observatory accuracy competitions, beating Swiss mechanical movement watches into pieces.

The Swiss watch dealer stopped playing and directly asked for a suspension.

A clock is just a timekeeping tool, and the price of quartz clocks is much lower than that of mechanical clocks.

The performance of Swiss watchmakers in the market was exactly the same as in the competition, defeated.

Most mechanical watch companies have closed down and their workers have changed careers. Most of the rest rely on the high-end luxury market to make a living.

Many technologies of quartz movements have public information, and countries have no quota restrictions on electronic products.

It would be no problem for Li Ming's Xingchen Company to get a share of the pie.

Qin Huairu asked: "The products made by Xingchen Company are all food. Can they make clocks?"

Li Ming said confidently: "We sell quartz watches. Our technical strength is not as good as Seiko's, but our accuracy is much better than that of mechanical watches."

"Whoever makes the right move will be the boss of the market. We can be a little boss. Standing on the cusp of upgrading, a pig can fly."

Qin Huairu asked doubtfully: "Those mechanical watch companies in Swiss, won't they switch to making quartz watches?"

Li Ming chuckled and said: "The wages of Swiss workers are high, the exchange rate is also high, and electronic products are not good, which is not conducive to exporting quartz watches."

“The technical threshold of mechanical movements has blocked many countries, but the mechanical watches produced by Swiss people have become a model of durability, cheapness and affordability.”

"Quartz movements no longer have the original high threshold, and the disadvantages of Swiss's high wages and high exchange rates are exposed. Mid- to low-priced quartz watches can be said to be uncompetitive."

Nicholas Hayek, the savior of Swiss watches, not only embraced quartz movements, but also because the Swiss franc fell to the bottom in those years, and the low exchange rate was conducive to exports.

With profits to support the business of mechanical movements, it then used mechanical watches to fully occupy the new high-end markets in several areas of Yazhou.

Swiss watches are synonymous with exquisite and high-end luxury goods.

Qin Huairu didn't understand when it came to matters such as wages and exchange rates, and she thought Li Ming was right.

"With one more product, Xiao'e will be very busy."

The two women did not fight over each other due to jealousy, and Li Ming was very happy, "It won't bother her."

"This matter is not urgent. I will first ask people to collect technical information and set up a research and development team to follow up on the research and development. Xiao'e is not responsible for the research. It will not be produced until next year at least."

"The market capacity of instant noodles and ham sausages is limited. We can open up the surrounding markets within this year. When we don't need to open up the market, the people below will solve most of the problems by themselves."

"It can be said that there is nothing to be busy with next year."

Qin Huairu asked again: "When I went shopping with her last time, she said you still want to do the motor business, TV and radio business?"

Li Ming explained: "Television sets and radios are stepping stones to enter the semiconductor electronics industry. Motors can be used as supporting equipment for most factories in the port city."

"Nothing can be accomplished in a short time. It requires research and development before launching a complete product."

"The profits from instant noodles and ham sausages are invested in these research and development, maintaining the low profitability on the company's books."

Qin Huairu listened to his plan attentively and silently wrote it down in her mind so that she would not be in the dark when chatting in the future.

People in the courtyard have activities to participate in tomorrow, so every household goes to bed early.

She came to the front yard tonight, originally to practice driving. There was a separate Xiaozao to study, so she forgot about driving.

According to what Lou Xiao'e told her, there was no chance to drive in Hong Kong City. There were drivers in charge and a large group of security guards surrounding her.

Driving is also a hobby.

After the satisfied Qin Huairu returned home.

Li Ming secretly went to the west of the city.

Villa area in Courtyard No. 2.

In Zhou Xiaobai's bed.

Li Ming hugged the little beauty tightly, "Xiaobai, let me tell you a little story!"

Zhou Xiaobai said happily: "Okay!"

Li Ming used a very classic beginning, "A long time ago."

"There was a couple who had been married for many years. One day, when they slept until midnight, the husband suddenly turned around and hugged his wife tightly."

"When my wife woke up, she asked him what was wrong? My husband said, this life is too short. When my wife heard what her husband said, she was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes."

"What do you think my husband will say next?"

Zhou Xiaobai said charmingly: "I can't guess."

"You can just take a guess."

"Are you apologizing for the wrong things you did before?"

Li Ming chuckled and said, "He has never done anything wrong."

"Did you talk about your previous promises?"

"I'm not kidding you anymore. The husband said, change the quilt, I can't even cover my feet. My feet are cold!"

Zhou Xiaobai, who was teased, pinched him twice and said, "How did I know you would come tonight! You used to come on the 2nd and 3rd."

"The quilt I used earlier was taken to a processing shop to have the cotton re-spun. I just made do with this bed by myself."

Play cotton, play cotton, half a kilogram of cotton becomes eighty-two-eight! Old cotton becomes new cotton!

Li Ming bared his teeth and said, "It's my fault. I'll inform you in advance next time."

"I won't open the door for you again!"

"It doesn't matter. I can also pick locks, bolts and remove windows. Your doors and windows can't stop me."

"How come you know everything! Where did you learn all this?"

"If the thief is caught, shouldn't he be allowed to go to the scene of the crime to reconstruct the crime? I'll watch them operate, and I'll learn it after watching them a few times."

"Is there anything you can't do?" "There is nothing in this world that can trouble your man and me."

If you are so awesome, even Zhou Xiaobai, who is passionately in love, takes it for granted.

"By the way, many part-time researchers told me that they may have to go back to work in their workplaces, and there will probably be fewer people behind the institute."

Li Ming guessed: "They see that it is difficult to make new progress in the process improvement of starch ham sausage, so they have lost their patience, right?"

Zhou Xiaobai guessed: "Maybe it's because they heard that you were going to build a ham processing plant in the steel rolling mill. They thought you had given up on improving the process, so they wanted to give up too."

Li Ming clicked his tongue, "I also want them to help research various food additives."

Both ham sausage and instant noodles require the use of many color, flavor, and preservative food additives.

The large-scale modern food industry is based on food additives.

Customers have put forward relatively strict requirements on the appearance quality, taste quality, convenience, storage time and other aspects of food.

Without food additives, most foods would be ugly, unpalatable, difficult to preserve, or expensive (such as organic vegetables).

These two situations are unacceptable to most consumers.

In order to cater to the needs of consumers, businesses will try their best to decorate food with various food additives to satisfy customers.

Due to countless various food safety issues that occur.

In addition, there are various threatening soft articles from so-called health food practitioners, and anxiety soft articles from some traffic media.

Many people have a fear of food additives, as if they have seen the devil.

Classic example.

Gelatin: additive, toxic and harmful!

Pig's trotters: Collagen, good stuff!

In fact, the collagen protein contained in pig's trotters is also converted into gelatin during the cooking process.

Food safety accidents that have occurred are basically caused by unscrupulous businessmen using chemical raw materials in the food production process, rather than food additives.

Food additives are a great invention in human history and a guarantee of our quality of life.

Of course, babies are more fragile and should try to avoid any food additives, yes, any food additives.

Zhou Xiaobai asked: "Food additives? Are they the seasonings you mentioned?"

Li Ming denied: "No, it's those things that keep things fresh, add color and taste."

"Oh! They want to go back to work, and we can't stop them."

"I think we might need to set up a real research institute and recruit a few chemistry and biology students to help."

Directional imitation work does not require any powerful masters. Qualified scientific research workers can complete it. At most, it takes more time and several attempts.

Zhou Xiaobai was worried for him, "You have spent 2000 yuan on the ham sausage processing factory, and you want to spend money to support your family? I'm even thinking that if you have no money, the yuan you left with me will also be used first." Take it and use it.”

"Don't worry. I still have money."

"Have the greenhouse vegetables been sold out? Why don't you give me 500 yuan every month? You can keep it for yourself."

"I told you last year that I made tens of thousands from greenhouse vegetables. I still have a lot of money in hand, so you can keep it with peace of mind."

Zhou Xiaobai said seriously: "If you give it to me, I won't be of any use."

"And my mother saw the money when she was looking through the cabinet, so I told her exactly what happened."

"She said I shouldn't have collected this money and wanted me to find an opportunity to pay it back to you."

Li Ming changed the subject and said, "Why did your mother go through your cabinet? What is she looking for?"

"Didn't you pack my quilt today? Except for my diary, everything else is unlocked. She can see whatever she wants."

"What did you write in your diary?"

"Don't tell you."

"Tell me about it."

"Those are just words about missing you."

"Hey, I don't have the habit of writing a diary. If I miss you, I always say it to your face."

"You are extremely thick-skinned. No one can compare with you." Zhou Xiaobai was not bypassed by him. "Don't interrupt. You really don't need to give me any more money. You can keep it for yourself."

Li Ming said softly: "Give you pocket money, which means you are mine."

"That can be considered a betrothal gift. I plan to pay it in installments until you marry me."

Zhou Xiaobai felt sweet in her heart, "How can there be so many betrothal gifts!"

Li Ming continued to coax: "That's all I'm missing. You are a priceless treasure in my heart. I'm also thinking about what gift to blind your father's eyes with when I marry you."

"Why did you blind him?"

"He robbed our instant noodle production line, and he hasn't paid yet!"

Zhou Xiaobai, with his elbows facing out, took over the task of collecting the payment, "I'll ask him some time."

"Public money is what you need. We distinguish between public and private matters. Tell your dad that we don't have invoices to issue, but we can issue receipts for payment."

"I know. I wonder if my dad knows about the 10,000 yuan you spent to raise funds to build a ham processing factory."

The money came openly, and Li Ming didn't care. "The capital is so big, but you all live in the compound, which is obviously different from the alleys."

"Your father and mother's work is in the army, so I guess they haven't noticed yet."

Zhou Xiaobai discussed: "Should I tell them in advance? Although my parents know that you are rich, they don't know that you funded the factory."

"Then tell them in advance so that they have peace of mind."

Li Ming, who was ready to move, urged again: "Are there any other questions?"

Zhou Xiaobai didn't react before he said, "No problem!"

Li Ming grabbed her little hand and groped downwards, and said with a playful smile: "Now I have to work hard for you."

Zhou Xiaobai blushed and said, "It's true."

. . .

Touch and touch

. . .

Li Ming was very busy for several days.

May 5nd, afternoon.

Star Company at the Federation Building in Harbor City.

Consultant Huang Fuyi, who is responsible for public relations, reported the latest news to the three members of the board of directors.

"The management of Qingzhouying Clay Factory announced the day before yesterday that it would close the factory and lay off the workers. It was just a smokescreen. In fact, it was just to put pressure on the employees."

"In fact, the factory and employee representatives are negotiating at the Hong Kong Island headquarters. Salaries and benefits are not involved. There is a high probability that the negotiations can be concluded this time."

"On the contrary, the owner of the artificial flower factory in San Po Kong is particularly tough and uncompromising. The two sides made a big fuss yesterday and the police dispatched a large number of personnel."

"The police force was very biased this time. They arrested more than 20 people. The people they arrested were all employees, not the factory owners and supervisors."

"According to the news reported to us by Ah Hai, there are rumors that it seems that the factory owner is related to the chief inspector." (There is information: This branch factory belongs to Li Moumou, and the main factory is in Sai Wan)

The eldest uncle interjected: "Is there something wrong with your brain? You are showing favoritism at this time. I think you are just trying to add fuel to the fire."

Huang Fuyi smiled and echoed: "Who says it's not the case?" (End of Chapter)