The Industrial Giant Reborn.

Chapter 431 Encounter in Harbor City

Hong Kong in July is very hot.

In the hot summer, both rich people and ordinary people are generally reluctant to go out. No one wants to go shopping in the sun. It is still very fragrant to blow the air conditioner at home.

From the perspective of Hong Kong citizens, many people are able to have air conditioners at home in the summer, thanks to two rich people in Hong Kong. One is naturally the richest man in Hong Kong, Chen Zhiwen, and the other is Pao Yugang.

At present, the wages of Hong Kong people have risen from 300 per capita to about 1000 thanks to the last real estate bull market. Although this increase is not as high as housing prices, compared with other industrial products, the increase is still much higher. Generally speaking , the living standard of Hong Kong people is much higher than before.

But even so, the average air conditioner is more than a month's salary for many people, and many people are reluctant to buy it. However, after the Midea Group mass-produced air conditioners in Yanjing City, the cost was further reduced. Midea air conditioners were sold in Hong Kong. The price has almost reached the lowest level in the world, and air conditioners with some non-core quality problems such as surface scratches are also sent to Hong Kong. Customers are informed that if both parties agree, they will be sold at a discount, killing two birds with one stone.

Under such circumstances, many people in Hong Kong have installed air conditioners. However, another problem is the circuit. Many people's old houses cannot withstand a large amount of air conditioners.

This problem was caused by HK Electric and CLP taking action at the same time to sort out the wiring in many old residential areas. Those that need air conditioners can also be replaced. Although a lot of money has been invested at one time, if more people use air conditioners, Over time, you can naturally make money back, which is also the same as killing two birds with one stone.

However, for some areas that are too poor, or for some people who have no house but can only rent, there is no way to help the emergency but not the poor. The Hua Hong Kong Charity Fund, co-sponsored by the three giant companies Midea, Hutchison Whampoa and Red Bull, also It will help some disabled people, but if it is an adult with hands and feet, it will not interfere. This is also a matter of principle of the Huagang Charity Foundation.

With more air conditioners in homes, fewer people come to major shopping malls to enjoy air conditioning. Those who stay in shopping malls usually come here to play or go shopping. However, since the opening of Harbor City, most people are more I am willing to come here because it is large enough and has everything you need for food, drink and entertainment. It is no worse than Central across the sea. Although there are more shopping malls in Central, you still need to go outside to communicate with each other. In summer or rainy days, this For many people, there is no need to accept it.

The traffic volume of Harbor City is very high regardless of spring, summer, autumn, winter or rainy days. This is also the advantage of the enclosed large-scale commercial complex.

Harbor City, a women’s clothing brand store on the second floor:
Xiaoqin held the hand of her best friend Liu Xiaoli, looked at the clothes around her, and said excitedly: "Xiaoqin, look, the clothes here are so beautiful, they feel so comfortable, and they must be very comfortable to wear. "

Looking at the pile of colorful clothes in front of her, Xiaoqin was very excited and said: "The last time I came to Hong Kong, I heard about Harbor City, but the group leader was very strict last time and didn't let us go anywhere. I could only go to a nearby supermarket to check it out, and this time I finally came to Harbor City!”

"Okay, of course, but the price." Liu Xiaoli pointed to the sign on the back of the clothes and said. Before coming to Hong Kong, she already knew about Hong Kong's shopping malls and supermarkets. Unlike domestic stores where you need to ask about prices, all the clothes here, Goods and food are priced.

"1200 Hong Kong dollars!" Xiaoqin was shocked when she saw the price, but she still paid attention to the occasion and lowered her voice when there were other people around so that only she and her best friend could hear it.

"Yes, in this row, the cheapest one seems to be more than 800. I looked at a piece of winter clothes over there and it costs more than 3000." Liu Xiaoli said with emotion: "Our salary can't afford it in three years, and This is still foreign exchange.”

"Yes, we can only take a look." Xiaoqin nodded and said.

They are considered capable people in the Mainland. Their salary is about 60 RMB a month. According to the exchange rate, it is about 200 Hong Kong dollars. However, in fact, it is another matter. Under normal circumstances, it is impossible to exchange at all. to foreign exchange.

When they came to Hong Kong this time, they only had 10 Hong Kong dollars for living expenses each. Fortunately, TVB, the TV station that invited them to the opera house, was more generous, including food and accommodation. The environment was not bad, the food was good, and they also gave everyone 600 Hong Kong dollars. Life sponsorship fee.

This shocked the entire opera house. They didn't expect to be invited to participate in TVB's performance program. Before it even started, they could actually get their salary. The leader of the group even gave an order to provide food and accommodation. Under the circumstances, foreign exchange cannot be spent indiscriminately. It will be valuable when you take it back and can improve everyone's family life.

Although the two of them were also curious and playful, they also knew that the money they brought back would be of great use. Therefore, although they went out to play, they just looked around and didn't spend a penny.

Fortunately, TVB has given another benefit. Everyone in the Opera House has a bus card, which allows them to take buses for free on the Kowloon Peninsula. Therefore, no matter how they play, as long as they don't buy anything, the toll will be zero.

Sometimes Xiaoqin feels that TVB is too kind to her and her group, but it may also be a benefit of a large company. When they went to Yanjing to participate in the Spring Festival Gala campaign, they stayed in a guest house with their own money!
"Let's go and look elsewhere." Liu Xiaoli looked at the salesperson who had been staring at them and said quickly.When other colleagues from the opera house were shopping in other places, they might have a verbal conflict with the salesperson because they didn’t understand the rules in Hong Kong. In the end, everyone was unhappy, and Liu Xiaoli didn’t know what to do or not to do. What, but it is really unaffordable, so just look at it for a while and leave. After a long time in other people's stores, you have to look around and even touch it. Even the mainland is not very good.

"Why are you leaving? Aren't the clothes here beautiful?" A magnetic male voice came from behind.

"Hey, it's you? Why are you here?" Xiaoqin immediately said warily after seeing Chen Zhiwen.

"This is my territory. When you come to Hong Kong, you don't allow me to appear here?" Chen Zhiwen said with a smile.

"Long time no see." Liu Xiaoli said generously.

"Yeah, it's been two months." Chen Zhiwen smiled and said, "Any clothes you fancy?"

"That's not true. The clothes here are all summer. In fact, they seem to be similar to what we wear. Moreover, this kind of clothes seems to be too conspicuous in China." Liu Xiaoli naturally knew that Chen Zhiwen was not short of money, so she didn't say whether it was expensive or not. .

"Isn't it better to be conspicuous? Isn't the purpose of human beings in this world to let others see a more wonderful version of themselves?" Chen Zhiwen said with a smile. "See a more exciting version of yourself?" Liu Xiaoli was stunned for a moment, seeming to think that this sentence fits his work very well. Art is also for people to watch, whether it is in a small opera house or a national-level performance , Even in international competitions, don't you always show your most dazzling self?This is true both in looks and in the art itself.

"Try on some clothes. Come over and help them choose." Chen Zhiwen said to the waiter standing not far away.

"Okay." The waiter didn't know Chen Zhiwen, but seeing that there seemed to be a few bodyguards outside and the quality of the clothes on the other party, he felt that he was not an ordinary person.

"That's not necessary." Liu Xiaoli said in a low voice after approaching Chen Zhiwen.

"What's the point? You will probably stay in Hong Kong for a while in the future. You can't really just wear the clothes you brought from China." Chen Zhiwen said in a low voice.

The two of them were actually in contact for a period of time after they separated in Yanjing.

When Chen Zhiwen left Yanjing, the opera houses in Yanjing City were quickly selected for the Spring Festival Gala. The Hankou Opera House, Shanghai Opera House, etc. were naturally eliminated, and then they had to pack up and go home.

After returning to Hankou City, Liu Xiaoli discovered that the Hankou City Government had begun to promote the installation of telephone services in the city on a large scale. The price was very cheap. It is said that Hankou City was lucky and was selected as a place to test domestic telephone switches. Tens of thousands of families would Get cheap phone installation services.

The price paid is very simple, that is, occasionally, the line may be disconnected or busy, or the signal is messed up, etc., but the probability of personal encounter is actually very low, and relevant technical experts will also take advantage of it. Actual testing to detect problems and changes can be said to kill two birds with one stone. The Hankou Municipal Government is also very happy to get such a discount, but I don’t know which leader gave Hankou City such convenience.

The Liu family can be considered a scholarly family. Their family conditions are not very good, but they are not bad either, so naturally they have a telephone installed.

Then, the call from Hong Kong came.

"After the TVB performance, maybe I will leave." Liu Xiaoli said with a wink.

"It's still early for TVB's performance." Chen Zhiwen said nonchalantly. Now that the Hankou Opera House is invited, they will not be allowed to perform on stage immediately, but will have to wait until more than a month later.

"Okay, this dress?" Liu Xiaoli asked with some uncertainty.

"Pick out two or three pieces. In fact, these are not very luxurious brands, and the clothes are not very conspicuous. But you are so beautiful, so any clothes are the same." Chen Zhiwen said.

Only the nouveau riche like luxury brands. If you reach Chen Zhiwen's level, or even lower a few levels, for example, if you are worth about 1 million, you don't need any luxury goods. Even if you are wearing an ordinary copycat watch, everyone will believe that it is Expensive brands worth tens of thousands.

Of course, not caring about the brand does not mean that his clothes are not expensive. In fact, his clothes are customized by professional designers according to his body shape, and the materials are naturally good. This is the case for many rich people in Hong Kong and around the world, but not A sign is required.

"Okay." Liu Xiaoli nodded and said. She actually already knew that it was Chen Zhiwen's fault that her opera house came to Hong Kong. But this was fine. After being eliminated by CCTV, coming to Hong Kong was also a good choice.

Ten minutes later, the two women tried on their clothes, and Chen Zhiwen signaled his men to go check out alone.

"Go, you are lucky, you met me, I invite you to eat seafood." Chen Zhiwen then said

"Seafood? The food here is very expensive?" Xiaoqin blinked and said. They had seen it before. The special menus placed outside every restaurant were not something they could afford.She was a little embarrassed having already bought two pieces of clothing. He actually saw that Chen Zhiwen was not targeting her. She didn't want to buy clothes just now, but Liu Xiaoli convinced her.

"Don't worry, it's no problem." Chen Zhiwen smiled and said, "I'll bring you something to eat, which is a seafood buffet."

"Buffet? What is that?" Liu Xiaoli asked after thinking for a while.

"It's a kind of restaurant. Each of us pays a certain amount of money, and then we can eat as much as we want, but we can't take it away or waste it. The rest is free." Chen Zhiwen led the two of them towards Harbor City. On the top floor, there is a very luxurious buffet with not many people. It is specially designed to serve some wealthy people or company executives in Hong Kong.

"Is there such a restaurant? Then if I eat too much, the boss will suffer a loss, right?" Xiaoqin said in surprise. Now the mainland has begun to allow state-owned restaurants to be open to private individuals, and ordinary people can also open their own restaurants if allowed, but Generally, there is one price per dish. This is the first time I have heard of the buffet model.

"If you have the ability, let the buffet boss suffer a loss." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile. Even if a big eater comes to this kind of buffet, it will be difficult for the boss to lose money. However, some people do focus on the expensive ones. , which is quite possible.

(End of this chapter)