1928: The rise of giant merchants

Chapter 28 Master~ I also want this car~

French Concession, new stage, dressing room.

"Master! You are back~"

The famous actress Lu Lanchun was still applying makeup. When she saw Huo Tianhong pushing in the door, she immediately stood up with a smile, helped the smiling Huo Tianhong to his seat, and then sat on his lap.

"Well, have you missed me during this time?" Among Huo Tianhong's lovers, the one he loved the most was Lu Lanchun, whom he made famous.

If it weren't for the fierce wife at home, he would even have thought of marrying Lu Lanchun into the family as his first wife.

Three years ago, Lu Lanchun was singing on the new stage. She accidentally sang a wrong line and was booed by a few young people below who didn't know the heights of the world. Seeing that his woman was wronged, how could Huo Tianhong endure it?

He walked over and punched, kicked and slapped the young boys repeatedly.

I didn’t expect that this fight would lead to something big!

Among this younger generation, there is Lu Xiaojia, Lu Yongxiang’s beloved son.

That night, Lu Xiaojia led a group of soldiers and surrounded the new stage with guns. They took Huo Tianhong out and locked him in the basement and beat him severely.

He also read out the classic line: "I am Lu Xiaojia, the son of Lu Yongxiang, the governor of Yuejiang Province!"

Later, Lu Yusheng went around looking for connections to deal with the matter, and finally approached Lu Xiaojia and proposed three methods of compensation and apology: Find another beauty for Lu Xiaojia, and the thugs would let him drive them from now on, and publish an oath in the newspaper: "Lu Yusheng sincerely invites Mr. Lu to the banquet. Huo Tianhong toasts three glasses."

Coupled with Huo Tianhong's 500,000 yuan in compensation, a life was bought back.

Because of this incident, the relationship between Huo Tianhong and Lu Lanchun became extremely passionate. They were not a couple, but better than a couple.

"I miss you so much, master!" Lu Lanchun hugged Huo Tianhong and gave him a smack. Seeing that he had made him happy, she took out the crumpled Good Friends Pictorial from the drawer, pointed to the Chevrolet 490 on it, and said sweetly, "Sir, ~I want this~"

"Is this a car?" Huo Tianhong raised his eyebrows and bulged his belly forward. It was not impossible to spend several thousand yuan to buy a car for the woman he loved, but it seemed that he had never seen this brand before.

"Yes, it's the new car that has been rumored a lot recently, the Chevrolet 490!" Lu Lanchun nodded with a smile, "Look, sir, it only sells for US$490, and you can pay in installments with a car coupon. If you win one, The deposit can be refunded!”

"Also, this car is much better-looking than the old Black Dragon van! Although it's not as luxurious as the luxury car you drive, little girl, there's no need to drive such a good car. It's very cost-effective and very stylish."

The sisters around Lu Lanchun have been talking about the Chevrolet 490 recently.

That advertising slogan struck deep into their hearts—men and women should have a car that matches their status.

Then the same goes for their actors!

At 490 US dollars a car, it is indeed cheaper than all cars on the market. Moreover, according to the advertisement, this is an American car, not some other brand-name car, and it has brand quality assurance.

As for this Ye's Motor Company

I don’t think I’ve heard of it.

Anyway, they are all compradors of foreigners, so it doesn’t matter much.

Huo Tianhong had just returned from Jinling and was in a happy mood. Seeing that Lu Lanchun liked this car so much, he waved his hand: "Okay, then I will send someone to reserve one."

"Oh, sir, my car dealership is not open yet. I can't buy it~" Lu Lanchun pouted, "I want to have a car that matches my status as soon as possible~ Sir, think of a way to book one in advance. Well?"

"The dealership hasn't opened yet." Huo Tianhong looked at Liangyou Pictorial again. It was really strange. It was the first time he saw a businessman who was promoting the business before he started doing business.

What is this path?

At this time.

Lu Yusheng, wearing a cloth shirt, opened the door and walked in: "Hey, brother, sister-in-law, are you busy?"

"Third Master, please sit down and I'll pour you tea." Lu Lanchun stood up with a smile, twisting her waist to bring tea and water.

Huo Tianhong got up, hugged Lu Yusheng, and said with a smile: "Third brother, how are you? Um, is the film business going well recently?"

As soon as Lu Yusheng heard the word "movie", he knew that he was referring to Ruan Lingyu and Hu Die. He immediately changed his expression and shook his head: "It's difficult, brother, you have been away during this period. Many things have happened in Shanghai. Lao Yu is now He was chased and spanked."

Huo Tianhong was delighted. Yu Likui was the king of rickshaws. Besides Ye Yuqiao, who else would dare to mess with him now?

Lu Yusheng explained everything in detail.

Ye Luo, the second young master of the Ye family.

This name was too old. I hadn't heard it for six years, and it brought back a lot of memories for Huo Tianhong.

"It turns out it's him." Picking up the Liangyou Pictorial again, Huo Tianhong couldn't help but sneer, "The little red guy came back from the foreigners and gained a lot of experience."

"Brother, what should we do? Can his business really be successful?" Lu Yusheng had been helping Ye Luo build momentum before, but as he was doing it, he realized something was wrong.

"You can't do anything! Do you think a car worth 490 US dollars can be bought by anyone if he wants to?" Huo Tianhong shook his head, "You are right, he thinks the business is too simple. The car dealership business has always been in the hands of foreigners. Under control, he can overthrow the foreigners. It’s damning. First, pick up the little red guy, and wait until April 30th to send people to the pier to cause trouble, stir up trouble, and let him know the dangers of going to the beach."

"Brother, what do you mean?"

"Buy! Our Yongxing company will fund and buy ten of these cars. Haha, it's to support the second young master. I want to see what tricks he can do."

Huo Tianhong was still wary at first, but when he heard that Ye Luo had bought 2,000 garbage trucks that had been eliminated from the market, his worries disappeared instantly.

not to mention.

"Brother, where is Jinling?"

"Haha, the good life of Lu Yongxiang and Ye Yuqiao is coming to an end, Lu Xiaojia. Just wait for me!"

"Luoluo, things are getting difficult now! The good days are coming to an end."

Ye Yuqiao's face was full of bitterness. He looked at the latest declaration in his hand and felt infinitely annoyed.

As early as half a month ago, Ye Luo talked about the issue of the North-South conflict.

But Ye Yuqiao never imagined that the war would start so soon.

"Abba, it's not too late." Ye Luoke knows the details of the Ye family better than anyone else.

It is the general trend to take refuge with General Lu. In other words, who has not had some relationship with this general in Shanghai these years?

When they teamed up with him to kill Director Xu, the real supporter behind it was the Jinling faction warlord. In 1926, Ye Yuqiao also served as the deputy propaganda envoy, responsible for comforting the people during the war, and was a proper member of the Jinling faction.

The biggest problem today is actually a difficulty that all Shanghai tycoons have to face.

If this momentum continues, there will definitely be a winner in the dispute between the North and the South. Who are you betting on?

If Jinling wins, it will be inevitable that General Lu will be electrified and removed from power, and people from all walks of life in the old school will not be able to escape a round of purges.

The nature of the Ye family's Labor Federation is different. It is not a real social organization, but a rights protection organization voluntarily organized by workers. It is a private organization.

The Ye family will not be doomed, but it will be inevitable to live with your tail between your legs in the future.

"What do you say, Luo Luo?" Ye Yuqiao's face was full of sorrow.

"If you believe me, Abba, just like I said before, all the unclean background in the Labor Federation must be removed as soon as possible." Ye Luo raised his eyes and looked at him. The so-called unclean background is nothing more than the relationship network with Beiyang, " At least on the surface, you can't give anyone any excuses. Then, take the money to find Chang Hengfang, he is your old friend, dad, and he can always help."

"I'm doing all of this." Ye Yuqiao is not stupid. Now he is starting to tighten up, and there is still a chance to reduce losses.

But he was afraid of not having enough time.

Ye Luo had already reminded him that something big would happen within a month.

"Do you remember the other thing I told you?" Ye Luo raised his eyebrows, "That's our turning point."

Ye Yuqiao opened his eyes wide. He couldn't believe the assassination even more.

It turns out that this is the variable that Ye Luo mentioned, and the point of not being surprised at all changes.

Turnaround!

It's all about burning down the boat.

I want things to go exactly as Ye Luo said.

After reunification, the new controller will definitely focus on development first.

New policies, industry to save the country!

stable period.

There will be no chaos on the beach.

But now, a group of majestic people are all in trouble.

The things that Ye Luo mentioned that might happen in Shanghai seemed fanciful before, but if you think about it carefully, they may not happen!

But Ye Yuqiao is like countless people facing the rolling tide today. He does not have the ability to predict things in advance. The chaotic situation is like a dense fishing net. You can't figure it out and find out the key points to break the situation.

But those who stand at the tip of the wave can see these things clearly.

"From now on, the Ye Family Labor Union will gradually retreat behind the scenes and restore the attributes of the Knife Gang. In the new era, the old forces will not be allowed to remain intact! And I will slowly follow the trend and replace The Ye family came to the stage and continued to support this family."

Ye Luo looked at him and said word by word.

Why did he want to do business and why did he want to return to China at this time.

Because this is the best era for business development. Wealth can be found through risks. If you find the dividends of the tide of the times, you will definitely get huge rewards.

In this era, in war-torn and chaotic areas, everyone is just the money bag of the warlords.

Only the largest city in the Far East, relatively peaceful Shanghai, an adventurer's paradise that has always been independent of the struggle, can gain a firm foothold.

This golden decade was also the time when countless businessmen flocked to Shanghai for development.

Because in these ten years, Shanghai will no longer be a world dominated by warlords, but a world dominated by businessmen.