Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, I, the rice class leader

Chapter 245 Chapter 245: Many bosses have nodded, you will definitely be the president in the next term!
Normally, the main role of the chamber of commerce is to unite and help each other, connect the past and the next, and communicate with each other.

In many cases, the chamber of commerce plays a positive role, and it does help some small businesses.

For a large chamber of commerce like the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce with tens of thousands of members, the influence of its directors and presidents is beyond imagination.

At the very least, ordinary detectives would definitely not dare to provoke him.

Today is a regular meeting, mainly to discuss some recent situations and opportunities encountered within the Chamber of Commerce.

This is the mutual exchange of needs. The Chamber of Commerce will try its best to provide members with opportunities and judge risks.

Among them, Yao Mu warned of the risks: "Gold speculation has become popular recently. There are many merchants in the gold and silver trade market, and it is full of fraud, making it easy to be targeted."

The crowd was horrified.

Chaozhou people have always been bold and willing to endure hardships. They are willing to seize and climb up as long as they have the opportunity, so they get ahead very quickly.

Recently, due to the excessive issuance of gold coupons by the Kuomintang, many wealthy people have come or sent people to Hong Kong Island to exchange money. From gold and silver trading centers to gold shops such as Bonham East Street, gold speculation business has flourished almost all of a sudden.

There are traces of the Chaozhou Gang in this, especially after Liao Baoshan made a fortune, more people jumped in to make money.

Now that Yao Mu mentioned it for no reason, it was obvious that a thief was already targeting him.

Gao Yao took the initiative and said: "Sir Yao, please dispatch a team of police officers to guard the gold and silver trading ground."

The Gold and Silver Trading Center is located on Masha Street on Hong Kong Island, past Bonham East Street. The two places are integrated into one, so a team of police officers has to be deployed.

“The tea fee is paid by…”

Ma Zemin answered: "The Chamber of Commerce will pay."

Everyone nodded slightly, since Yao Mu warned that there were risks, but it was impossible for Chaozhou Brother to quit when he was making money, so he could only send someone over to feel at ease.

Gao Yao looked at Taishan White Rice Fish again. In fact, he often visited Bonham East Street.

Baifanyu made a witty comparison. He was already familiar with Yao Mu and knew that Yao Mu never lied. Since the posture is dangerous, it means that the thief has been targeted, so he said: "I will send another brother to the outside."

Everyone's expressions suddenly became extremely relaxed. There were people from both the black and white paths, so they must be able to sit back and relax.

"But we have to consider that the thieves might attack after the show is over."

There is no solution to this matter. As the saying goes, the thief is not afraid of being beaten, but the thief is worried about him.

They didn't take action, so the police couldn't arrest people at will.

And everyone doesn’t know when and where the thief will strike, let alone whether the thief is a thief...

Everyone nodded: "We will make an announcement later."

Baifanyu shouted: "Isn't this simple?"

"Xian son-in-law, aren't you already providing security services to Bank of China, Gaosheng and many other banks?"

"If there is a large amount, wouldn't it be enough to pay some money and have your people help escort it?"

In fact, this profession existed in Hong Kong Island. Private detectives had even emerged in Hong Kong Island at this time. At that time, a large number of retired soldiers had nothing to do, so they became such detectives.

Gao Yao couldn't help but want to give Baifanyu a thumbs up. He is old and smart, but Taishan can keep up with his own pace every time. It's really amazing!
Everyone's eyes lit up, and they realized that Mr. Gao's business had become so big, and they all agreed: "This is feasible."

Gao Yao smiled and said: "It depends on everyone's own wishes."

Everyone laughed it off: "Who doesn't want to spend a little money to get big money into your pocket? This is a good thing."

Everyone also talked about the current world, which is generally prosperous, but it also has great shortcomings, such as lack of food and water, and fewer job opportunities.

At that time, including the Chaozhou Gang, everyone's main business was re-export trade. For example, if these people in the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce were making a living, they usually focused on import and export trade.

To put it simply, they are actually cooperating with the Chaozhou Gang in Nanyang to do business.

However, it is no longer possible to take care of everything in these businesses, and now everyone is struggling.

Some people even complained: "There is a real shortage of water now. There is not enough water in the ponds, so we have to collect water from mountain streams."

"But to collect water from the mountain stream, we have to fight for water, hey."

Before the Shanghai bosses went south to Hong Kong Island to set up yarn mills, the people who set up yarn mills on Hong Kong Island were mainly Chaozhou people. However, the scale of their factories was not as large as that of Shanghai people who had strong capital, technology and rich experience in running factories.

"More than that."

"Now we are not only short of water, we are also short of raw materials..."

"Hey."

All industries are in decline, so doing business is difficult.

On the other hand, it is because of difficult conditions that business is easy to do.

Otherwise, if everything is available, everyone can jump in to do business and everyone is willing to give it a try, which will easily lead to bad competition.

Gao Yao thought their complaints were false and they mainly wanted to unite. He himself was not engaged in industry now. Although he knew some of the situation of future generations, he couldn't speak freely and just listened silently.

The same is true for Baifanyu. He engages in speculation, makes quick money, and collects money from other people's pockets. He does not engage in industry.

Both Weng and son-in-law looked a little bored.

"Director Gao, this is your first time attending the meeting."

Ma Zemin directly named him and said with a smile: "You are so proud of yourself, why not share your thoughts so that we can learn from them."

"Don't dare."

Now that he was named, Gao Yao thought for a while and said: "I think the future will be dominated by manufacturing."

Everyone was confused, manufacturing?

Hong Kong Island is engaged in re-export trade!The reason why we are setting up factories now is because there is really no other way!Mr. Gao is really speechless and will never stop talking.

Of course, Gao Yao would not tell these people that Hong Kong Island would be blocked due to ideological reasons. He just said: "There are currently nearly 200 million people in Hong Kong Island."

The crowd nodded.

"Hong Kong Island itself has no resources. We don't grow enough rice to eat, and we don't raise enough pigs to eat. We have to rely on outside transportation."

Gao Yao gave an example: "I recently did business with United."

"Oh."

Someone remembered: "That big grain merchant."

He smiled and lowered his hands: "I haven't thanked Mr. Gao yet. I just saved some money, but I actually took grain and oil."

The crowd laughed.

Gao Yao also surrendered, and Chaozhou helped each other. When Gaosheng Bank opened, many people went across the sea to save money, showing a deep friendship.

And this person was right, Gaosheng Bank's grain and oil were provided by United.

Of course, you have to pay for it.

Gao Yao continued: "Mr. Mu of United said that his next batch of ships will transport hundreds of big fat pigs."

Everyone was happy: "Okay, okay, I can taste some meat."

The poor people in Shanghai can only eat hairy crabs because they are hungry, and it is the same on Hong Kong Island.Nowadays, it is difficult for serious people here to eat meat.

On the one hand, it’s because I can’t bear to part with it, and on the other hand, I can’t buy it…

The pigs raised in the countryside of the New Territories are simply not enough for the Hong Kong people.

Gao Yao said: "Everything on Hong Kong Island is shipped in from outside, but now everyone has realized that re-export trade alone can no longer meet the needs of the entire Hong Kong Island."

Everyone thought thoughtfully, it was indeed the case, and it was also because of this that some people gritted their teeth and set up a cotton mill.

"This is because the market cannot keep up with the needs of an expanding population."

Gao Yao said eloquently: "Take me as an example."

"Back then, when I came to Hong Kong Island, I was docking at the pier to fight against the baggage."

Everyone was smiling. It is not a shame to come from a humble background. Most of the people in the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce have the experience of working as coolies against labor costs.

After becoming developed, this becomes the capital to show off.

"That's how we spent some time."

In fact, it was during that time that Gao Yao was wondering whether the world was real or a dream, and whether it would develop as he remembered it, so he randomly found a job to fill his stomach.

"but now."

Gao Yao shrugged: "I heard that the price of anti-bacterial bags has dropped."

In fact, the price is still the same, but because more people are grabbing it, the price has been diverted.

Everyone nodded: "It's almost the same. Now, as long as you are selling your physical strength, the price has dropped."

They looked worried: "If this happens, there will be many hidden dangers."

"So we have to open a factory."

Gao Yao said with emotion: "No matter how hard it is to open a factory, it is not as hard as fighting against the package at the dock."

"And now that the global situation is mostly settled, it is difficult for another world-class war to happen."

When it comes to this, everyone present has lingering fears. Except for Gao Yao, everyone here has experienced war.

It’s really a loss of life, and human life is worthless.

"Now that development is the mainstream, there will be countless demands."

Gao Yao pointed out directly: "As long as the factory can be opened, there will be no worries about sales."

"it is good."

Baifanyu was the first to applaud: "Axian also said the same thing, as long as there are jobs open, there will be no worries about business."

Ah Xian is He Xian, who currently has little reputation in Liangjiang.

The crowd applauded.

When the applause subsided, Gao Yao smiled again and said: "I am here to advertise for Gaosheng Bank. Anyone from the Chamber of Commerce who needs money to run a factory will get the best discount."

"If you want to purchase machines, we can help you contact them. Of course, there is no guarantee that you will be contacted."

"Okay." Everyone applauded enthusiastically again. As we all know, although Gaosheng Bank has just opened, its deposits have exceeded 3 million, and its shareholder lineup is extremely luxurious.

I have tried several banks in Chaozhou, but I can’t find one that is more prestigious than Gaosheng Bank!
Yes, wherever there are opportunities to make money, there are Chaozhou people. Many of the bank accounts in Hong Kong are opened by Chaozhou people, but the scale is generally smaller.

Liao Baoshan is an anomaly among Chaozhou banks.

The regular meeting lasted for a long time before it ended. By the time the meeting with the member representatives was finished, it was already noon.

Ma Zemin then suggested: "Let's rub it together."

Gao Yao said consciously: "The younger generation is a junior, so I'll treat you to this meal."

Everyone laughed suddenly: "I am about to fight Dong Qiufeng at the Gao Hui meeting."

Among them, Zhuang Jing'an apologized: "It's really inconvenient today. A foreign businessman just came from Switzerland. It's me next time."

"Business is important."

It’s no surprise to everyone that Hong Kong’s watch industry is booming and is recovering the fastest among all industries.

At that time, what the watch owners on Hong Kong Island had to do was to first import watch movements from Switzerland and other places, then assemble them on Hong Kong Island and then re-export them to other places in Asia for sale.

Most of the watch movements come from Switzerland, and it is normal for Zhuang Jing'an to be nervous about foreign investors.

Yao Mu also excused himself to leave, and everyone was even more indifferent because Mr. Yao never came to attend regular meetings before.

Needless to say, there were lively conversations and laughter at the table. The Chaozhou Gang is now developing very well, and everyone in the chamber of commerce is proud of it.

After the banquet, Baifanyu took the car and went to rest in the middle of the mountain.

"Many bosses have nodded. You will definitely be the president in the next term, I said so."

The red-faced white rice fish was full of energy. He looked very energetic.
"Really? I said you will definitely become the president."

That was not what he said at the earliest, but that the wise men wanted to invite Mr. Gao to be the president.

Now it’s a roundabout way and it’s the next one!
Gao Yao saw that Baifanyu was already drunk, so he nodded and bowed and smiled, "Yes, yes, yes, thank you Taishan for your care."

"That is."

Baifanyu said carelessly: "We are all our own, if I don't take care of you, who will I take care of?"

"Use it cooked, not raw."

The old widower's mood was very high. Needless to say, he must have made a fortune on the other side of the Haojiang River.

Gao Yao congratulated: "Taishan's pig cage has entered the water, and the market has made great profits."

"a ha ha ha."

Baifanyu couldn't stand this kind of praise, and he said proudly: "Xianxiang, let me tell you, people like us who fight against the wind and waves know a saying, the bigger the wind and waves, the more expensive the fish will be!"

"Tell me about you!"

Unconsciously, he began to rely on his old skills: "I haven't left Hong Kong Island for so long."

"The sound of doing it is lukewarm, and I won't see any money in a short time."

"I say, go give it a try."

"Yes Yes Yes."

People who are used to making fast money will naturally think that slow money is less profitable.

In fact, if we really talk about it, if we look back a little further, the money that Gao Yao will earn is a cornucopia of money.

"I think Taishan will definitely earn another small hundred thousand this time."

Baifanyu's eyes widened: "Xiao Shiwan?"

He shouted: "You look down on me?"

"I! Baifanyu! Am I the one who makes such a small amount of money?"

His throat is so big that you can see his little tongue.

"Xiao Shiwan? You're kidding!~"

"As far as shipping, I've made almost tens of thousands during this period."

Baifanyu raised his head and shouted: "A good son-in-law, at least hundreds of thousands, hundreds of thousands!"

Gao Yao's eyes lit up, Taishan was really sharp!
When the bus entered the middle of the mountain, Gao Yao helped Baifanyu get out of the car attentively. He was smiling and cooperated with Baifanyu from time to time. The scene looked very harmonious.

However, Bai Yuechang, who came out to welcome Gao Yao, secretly pulled Gao Yao away: "Husband, are you okay?"

"Why are you acting so spineless?"

Gao Yao smiled and said, "Honey, Taishan said he made hundreds of thousands more during this period."

"what?"

Bai Yuechang looked like an angry cat: "Is this old guy running to Haojiang again?"

Gao Yao added: "Not only that, he also went by hydrofoil."

"Hey, wife, you don't know how fast that boat is. It can get from here to Haojiang in one hour."

"Is that the one who made you pay 500 million?"

Bai Yuechang stamped her feet: "No, there is no reason for you to pay and only him to make money."

"Also, husband."

Bai Yuechang complained: "Don't just follow him just because he is my father."

"He's such a docile donkey. The more you docile him, the more excited he will be."

"Yes Yes Yes."

Gao Yao thought that one thing would bring down another thing, brine and some tofu, Taishan, don’t blame me.

How could it not be blamed?
A few minutes later, Baifanyu, who was fully awake, rushed out screaming: "Asshole! You betrayed me!"

With Bai Yuechang here, the white rice fish can't explode at all. Apart from obediently paying the money and getting a little sulky, there is no other way.

"A good son-in-law, a good son-in-law, my good and good son-in-law."

Baifanyu was angry: "A real man, what are you doing hiding behind?"

It's not easy for him to make some money. He gets picked off every time. The clay figurine also has a bad temper, right?
"Blame me."

Gao Yao apologized and smiled: "Taishan, I really let it slip this time."

"Don't worry, there will never be a next time."

"Depend on."

All the money was taken away, and Baifanyu could only complain a little. He drank a bowl of hangover soup, and then said: "The pharmacist is definitely going south."

One thing I have to mention is that the Chaozhou Gang is one of the main pillars supporting China's modern tobacco industry. They have monopolized the tobacco industry for nearly a hundred years, and even in Du Yuesheng's era, they had a monopoly.

For example, at that time, most of the tobacco that the Big Eight-gut Party and the Small Eight-gut Party in Shanghai were snatching came from the Chaozhou Gang.

The prosperity and proliferation of contemporary yellow arsenic is still inextricably linked to Chaozhou pharmacists.

When Hong Kong Island and other places were still dominated by tobacco, the Chaozhou tobacco dealers centered on Shanghai Beach had begun to produce yellow arsenic. They not only controlled the Asian market, but also promoted their products to all over the world, such as American. An important market for yellow arsenic in Chaozhou.

"Tarzan."

Gao Yao's expression suddenly became solemn: "Don't go against the mainstream, and don't touch it yourself."

If a force wants to succeed, three things are indispensable: the God of Wealth (a person who can provide money, or financial resources), the Soldier Talisman (a person who can provide force, or an action group), and the cronies.

Before this, the reason why the Chaozhou Gang could not defeat the Wuyi Gang and Dongguan Gang was because although they had military talismans, they did not have a real God of Wealth.

Pharmacists solved this problem, and Huang Pi's profits could ignore any restrictions, thus allowing the Chaozhou Gang to move onto the stage of history, and indirectly going bankrupt. Gui Lao had to introduce laws to restrict corruption and other powers.

However, Gao Yao believes that although yellow arsenic is very profitable, it goes against the mainstream. Even if you make this money, you are just walking in the dark.

"Taishan, we should enjoy life in the light."

"Know, know."

Baifanyu said: "Don't act like an old scholar. I am now engaged in gold and investment in banks..."

Oh, Gao Yao thought to himself that Taishan is also an investment bank, so it must be Haojiang’s Dafeng Bank?
"How could you get involved in such a thing when the wind is rising?"

Baifanyu yelled: "I'm specifically reminding you not to take the blame for nothing when the time comes."

"Let me tell you, there are big trees with dead branches, and it is inevitable that someone will do this kind of thing under your banner."

Gao Yao smiled, it turned out to be a reminder to himself, he said: "Thank you Taishan for reminding me, I will pay attention."

"It's good to know."

After drinking a bowl of hangover soup, Baifanyu felt much more awake. He suddenly asked: "What kind of boat is that? Can it be built?"

"It should be no problem."

Gao wanted to be extremely conservative and asked: "Taishan, what kind of care do you have?"

"nerve."

Baifanyu said: "How can I dare to take care of you? All the money has been stolen by you."

“Create more if you can.”

“There are so many people using boats now, so we can’t lose!”

"Hey."

Sitting here, Baifanyu felt uncomfortable all over, and coughed again: "Yue Chang said you have a telegraph room here?"

"Give me a telegraph number, and then you and A-Xian will contact you about Western medicine."

"Don't ask me to come over if you have nothing to do next, it's a spoiler!"

(End of this chapter)