A layman in the courtyard

Chapter 186 Waiting for Results

I had a pleasant night yesterday, and Cao Zhihua got up energetic and boxing early in the morning.

After a few sets of boxing, he had breakfast with his wives, and then took Lou Xiaoe to work.

After arriving at the company, Du Xinru made a cup of Nanshan coffee and began to review and approve today's documents.

After the company is on the right track, Cao Zhihua's daily workload is very small. Apart from extra expense approval, staff establishment, organizational structure adjustment, personnel changes and other matters outside the framework, Cao Zhihua only focuses on the general direction of the company. , the specific work execution is basically ignored.

Cao Zhihua has a good habit of insisting on reviewing and approving all the documents for the day and executing them on the same day.

After all, the company is now strong, and there is no need to wait for many things to change. I don’t like the company’s procrastination in doing things, so even if I know that procrastinating on many things may be more beneficial, I don’t like procrastination.

Suddenly the phone on the desk rang,
"Hello, who is it?"

"Oh, hello, Uncle Shen. Time flies so fast. It's been a long time since I last saw you."

"Okay, okay, 3pm, right?"

"Okay, okay, ok, Deep Water Bay Golf Course, right? Okay, I'll be there on time."

After Cao Zhihua hung up the phone, he thought for a while and began to think about Shen Bi's purpose of meeting him.

After thinking about it for a long time, I figured out that all situations were possible, so I just met in the afternoon and told Du Xinru:

"Xinru, go talk to Minister Fang of the Investment Department and focus on researching which companies are currently supplying building materials for real estate development to Hang Lung Group.

Then let the industrial chain alliance cooperate and acquire all the companies that supply materials to Henglong Group. "

As Cao Zhihua's personal secretary-general, Du Xinru knew very well how seriously Cao Zhihua attached importance to this matter, and immediately responded:

"Okay, Chairman, I'll be there right away."

"Ah."

Hong Kong Island is very small, so it is very convenient to check something, especially with the size and energy of Zhihua Group.

It didn’t take long for companies supplying materials to the Hang Lung Group to surface one after another.

The industrial chain alliance will naturally not be lenient and will directly start acquisitions using both carrot and stick.

Cao Zhihua took a nap at noon and came to the Deep Water Bay Golf Course in high spirits for an appointment in the afternoon.

When Cao Zhihua arrived at the reception room, he saw that Shen Bi had arrived early and was sitting in the lounge drinking tea.

Cao Zhihua walked over with a smile on his face, stretched out his hands to Shen Bi, hugged Shen Bi warmly, and said:
"Uncle Shen, I don't know how you take care of yourself. I haven't seen you for a while and you are getting younger and younger."

After Shen Bi heard this, he was very happy and laughed loudly:
"It's all thanks to your club."

Cao Zhihua said in surprise:

"How is that possible? I don't remember my club selling the elixir of youth."

Shen Bi laughed heartily and said:
"This person just wants to be happy. Once he is happy, his health will naturally get better.

My wife has been living happily every day since your club opened. When she is happy, when she comes home, naturally I will be happy.

Especially your magical underwear, it really makes men live younger and more energetic, haha. "

Cao Zhihua looked at Shen Bi with a dumb smile. He was so old and dishonest. The two chatted and made trouble and walked to the golf course with their clubs in hand.

"Uncle Shen, let me tell you, I have been practicing recently, and you have ordered the dinner tonight."

Shen Bi looked at Cao Zhihua suspiciously and said:

"You always act like a duck but still keep your mouth shut. I can't wait until one day you can win, haha."

Soon the two of them arrived at the hitting point, and after scattering the people around them, they started hitting the ball.

"Zhihua, I heard that you have had some unpleasant troubles with the four major foreign banks recently?"

Cao Zhihua's eyes flashed and he said with a smile:

"Yes, Uncle Shen, maybe I have been too popular recently,

They all thought I was a piece of fat that was easy to eat, and they couldn't help but want to test it out.

Uncle Shen, you said that I just want to live a peaceful life, do something honestly, and make some money. Why is it so difficult? "

Shen Bi knew what was going on, but he couldn't show it actively. He shook his head with a dumb smile and said:

"You are a cunning boy. Who thinks you are a fat piece of meat and wants to eat your fat piece of meat? You are really lighting a lamp in the toilet and you are looking for the wrong person."

Cao Zhihua nodded in agreement and said:

"Yeah, Uncle Shen, I think this guy has to be a little tempered sometimes.
Some people just can't deal with it and don't take some measures. These people still think that Lord Ma has three eyes and can let them do whatever they want, don't they? "

When Shen Bi heard this, he knew that Cao Zhihua might have murderous intentions. He thought about it and said:
"Zhihua, isn't there an old Chinese saying that says it's better to resolve enemies than to make them end?

Would you like Uncle Shen to come forward and sit down together? Maybe there is some misunderstanding,
It's good that everyone has cleared up the misunderstanding. We are all the elites of Hong Kong Island. There is no need to cause trouble for both sides and make it a joke for outsiders, right? "

After hearing what Shen Bi said, Cao Zhihua thought that Shen Bi was here to be a peacemaker.
But it didn’t make sense. Neither party had yet established their posture, so they thought about it and said:
"Hang Lung Group must withdraw from Hong Kong Island. This is my bottom line."

Shen Bi said with a smile:

"This is a speculator who came from Malaya. It's just a matter of your words to get him out of Hong Kong Island. I personally think there is no problem."

Cao Zhihua glanced at Shen Bi in surprise and couldn't help but ask:
"Uncle Shen, this isn't like your character. We haven't even started to get ready yet, and you're going to make peace with us. It's a bit weird."

Shen Bi tapped Cao Zhihua with his finger in the air and said with a dumb smile:
"You are so shrewd. I got news that the four major foreign companies are preparing to produce Victoria's Secret suits on Hong Kong Island.
Once this matter gets started, I guess there will be a fight between you.
You are now the economic backbone of Hong Kong Island. When the two sides started a war, you got angry.
But the economic losses to Hong Kong Island will be huge.

It is rare for a world-class brand company to appear on Hong Kong Island.
The Hong Kong government certainly does not want any problems to arise.
What's more, you have made money abroad and have been investing in Hong Kong Island and developing Hong Kong Island's economy.

Whether it's Downing Street or the Hong Kong government, everyone attaches great importance to you.

So Uncle Shen can only rely on his age to be a peacemaker. "

Cao Zhihua took a swing and said with unfinished meaning:
"Where, Uncle Shen took care of me and watched it develop all the way.
It can be said that without Uncle Shen, I, Cao Zhihua, would not be where I am today.
No matter how big the grudge is, for your sake, Uncle Shen, I have no problem with it.

My appeal is actually very simple. I do my business and make my money.
With the money I earn, I am also willing to invest in Hong Kong Island and develop the Hong Kong Island economy.

But I just want to live a good life in peace and contentment. I don’t want this kind of thing to happen again. I feel like I’m easy to bully and anyone dares to step on me. "

Shen Bi nodded with a smile. In Shen Bi's heart, Cao Zhihua was a relatively pure person. He didn't like socializing very much and didn't cause trouble. He was usually quiet and transparent, and liked to do things and enjoy life. , life is very luxurious, surrounded by beautiful women.

Shen Bi actually likes Cao Zhihua’s character.
To put it bluntly, it means being able to create value, not causing trouble, and focusing on enjoyment.

Otherwise, how could we build the most luxurious ladies club on Hong Kong Island and the most popular sexy lingerie in the world?

This is what capitalist countries like most,
Therefore, Shen Bi also scolded the senior executives of the four major foreign banks in his heart.

But now Shen Bi is not the head coach of HSBC, and he doesn’t have the dignity to suppress this kind of thing by himself.

So he said:
"Zhihua, your request is very reasonable. I will implement this matter. How about you wait for my news?"

Cao Zhihua was not surprised at all. After all, he had already given in and only dealt with Hang Lung Group without mentioning Wheelock.

"Okay, Uncle Shen, I told you that you are the most noble person in my life.

If anything happens, just call me.
No one’s face is for sale, but your face must be. "

Shen Bi was made very comfortable by Cao Zhihua's attitude, and his smile never stopped. After talking about this matter, the two of them tacitly stopped talking and focused on making waves.

"Zhihua, have you had any contact with Superman recently?"

"Uncle Shen, I have been busy recently with the rectification of the building materials industry.
It's almost done now. It seems that Superman recently bought some land and is preparing to get into real estate, right? "

"Well, Hong Kong Island's industry is now developed. Due to labor cost issues in Western countries, more and more population-intensive industries are moving to low-income areas.
Hong Kong Island is a big transfer destination because labor is cheap and workers are highly skilled.

Now, new factories are registered on Hong Kong Island every day. Superman has bought some land and plans to build more industrial buildings for rent. The income is quite good. "

"Does Uncle Shen have a good relationship with Superman?"

"Haha, he and I have been friends since we were young, for many years.

Superman is a person who knows how to do things, is generous, very smart, and courageous, and dares to try.I've always admired him. "

Cao Zhihua thought for a while and said:
"Since Uncle Shen is optimistic about Superman, I will have more contact with him in the future. Our Zhihua Group's plastic sample procurement,
I will ask the purchasing department to contact Superman. If he can produce it, I can hand over all future orders to him. "

After Shen Bi took a swing, the two slowly walked towards the ball.

“This is good, Zhihua, you still need to make more connections.

After all, the circle of Hong Kong Island is so large. When doing business, there will inevitably be times when you have to deal with each other. Everyone is familiar with each other, and it is convenient to do business. "

Cao Zhihua shook his head with a wry smile and said:

"Uncle Shen, you don't understand me yet. I just have a lazy temper. If I have this time for socializing, I might as well have a few more drinks with a beautiful woman."

"Hahahaha," Shen Bi laughed heartily after hearing Cao Zhihua's words and said:
"You, you, I don't even know what to say about you.

However, with the current size of your Zhihua Group, you really don’t have to deliberately make friends with anyone by attending the gatherings you usually attend.

You are now a big boss, and so many people are following you to earn a living. "

Cao Zhihua said humbly:

"You think highly of me too much. I'm a straight-tempered person and like to cover my head and run my own business. As for everyone following me to make money, that's because you praise me too much.

I don’t even make enough money myself, so how can I care about others? "

Shen Bi shook his head and said:
"You made money and invested in Hong Kong Island, creating jobs and driving the industrial economy. Why can't everyone follow you to make money?

You guys, if you have time, read more books on economics.

Don't go out and make a joke in the future. "

Cao Zhihua smiled silly, there is no need to look smart to outsiders when he is young, right?

After playing a round of golf with Shen Bi and having dinner together at the Peak Road in the evening, Cao Zhihua returned to the Repulse Bay Villa.

Lou Xiao'e waited for Cao Zhihua to change into his swimsuit, swam a few laps, sat on the beach chair, and asked:
"Zhihua, what did Shen Bi say?"

Cao Zhihua took a sip of tea, handed the tea cup to Liu Lirong, and said:
"What else can he say? He wants to be a peacemaker.

However, he conveyed a very important message today, which is that the four major foreign companies are preparing to produce imitations of our products on Hong Kong Island. "

When Lou Xiao'e heard Cao Zhihua's words, she looked at Cao Zhihua in shock and said:
"Are they going to fight us to the death?"

Cao Zhihua waved his hand and said:

“Our company’s capital chain is so strong, we have been expanding production throughout the year, and now our output is only so much.

Even if they want to produce A-grade products of our products, just expanding production will take a lot of time.

What's more, the market we are selling in now has very strong patent protection and will not affect our current market.

The most important thing is that our current brand building is already very good.

Even if it is the same style, I believe that the genuine brand will be more competitive.

And I plan to visit the person in charge of the domestic newspaper tomorrow to discuss domestic silk underwriting matters.

I plan to package all the silk exported from China every year.
In this case, even if the four major foreign companies want to imitate our products, they still lack the most important raw materials. The products they make will look fake to others, and naturally they will not be able to compete with us. "

Lou Xiaoe asked in confusion:
"Zhihua, since Shen Bi wants to be the peacemaker, do you still allow them to produce A-grade goods?"

Cao Zhihua shook his head with a dumb smile and said:

"Maybe I didn't express it clearly just now. Since we are talking about peace, we will definitely not allow them to produce A-grade goods.

If they are still allowed to produce A-grade goods, then what are we talking about?No need to talk at all, just get started. "

In fact, Lou Xiao'e has never had any ambitions. When she heard that the four major foreign companies would not produce A-grade goods after the peace talks, she instantly became happy and said:
"That's good. Everyone is in peace and doing their own business."

Cao Zhihua sighed and said:
"The wind is calm but the trees are still standing. This is just the first round of testing for foreign companies. If they are not frightened once and for all,
They will always keep an eye on us, and if there is a chance in the future, they will definitely attack us.

Originally, I planned to take this opportunity to punish them, but Shen Bi came forward, so I had to give face.

Look at the results of Shen Bi's communication. If everyone is satisfied with the communication, I can only take one step back.
If I'm not satisfied with the outcome of the communication, then you can't blame me. "

(End of this chapter)