Hong Kong 1980: The Savage Era

Chapter 211 [What old friend?]

Luo Qixing has been running Shengyun Printing Company for a year. He has dealt with all kinds of people and his mentality has changed a lot, but his cowardly and timid character has not changed much. It is difficult for him to borrow millions or even tens of millions of yuan.

All he was thinking about was what to do if he failed. Such a huge debt was enough to crush Shengyun Printing Group of companies.

Luo Qihong smiled and said, "Brother, don't you still have me? I can still take out a few million. If you dare, I can gamble with you. If you lose, it's my turn."

Luo Qixing is still the same Luo Qixing as before. He doesn't want to rely on his brother to make money. He also wants to build up his business with his own brains and abilities.

Therefore, Luo Qixing shook his head and refused, "Forget it. Although Fujia Newspaper Company is making a loss, the profit from Shengyun Printing can still make up for it. On the contrary, letting Fujia Newspaper Company purchase magazines and newsprint worth several million yuan will incur a heavy debt burden."

Luo Qihong did not force it. Some things require planting a seed first and slowly waiting for it to germinate, rather than watering it desperately to make it grow quickly, which will only backfire.

"Okay, brother, if you change your mind, tell me again."

Luo Qihong looked at the account book. Now Shengyun Printing Company has a monthly turnover of more than 60 yuan and a profit of nearly 25 yuan, which means the annual profit is 5 to 6 million yuan.

In Hong Kong, such annual profit is more than enough and is no less than that of a small real estate company.

Suddenly Luo Qihong remembered something, turned his head and said to Luo Qixing, "I think the printing company is profitable. If you don't consider expanding the newspaper, why don't you consider continuing to acquire small printing companies."

Luo Qihong remembers that the original Legu Real Estate Company (formerly known as Legu Printing Real Estate Company) started out with the printing business. It now owns three small commercial buildings on Ice House Street in Central and a large industrial building in North Point, and collects rent of up to 3 to 1 million yuan each year.

This is a very typical example that can be used as a reference for Shengyun Printing Company.

Although Luo Qixing is an honest man, seeing that his younger brother is so capable, he certainly also wants to have a career, and the distance between the brothers is not so far.

"Is now a good time for an acquisition? Sales of all major newspapers seem to be very good, and a lot of business has begun to be outsourced." Luo Qixing asked with some doubt.

Luo Qihong is so busy every day that he doesn't have the time to learn all the information in the newspaper industry. However, the current situation is quite turbulent, and the newspaper industry will definitely usher in great development.

"Of course it's a good time, but we still need to proceed step by step and not be too greedy for big things."

"Yes, I know. Let's acquire some small printing companies first, digest them, and then expand." Luo Qixing nodded heavily. In his heart, this younger brother is undoubtedly the 'big brother'.

The two brothers chatted about some other things until around 6 o'clock in the evening, when the whole family drove home together.

The next morning
Luo Qihong was concentrating on handling official business at his desk when his secretary knocked on the door. The high heels made a dull sound on the floor, forcing Luo Qihong to look up.

"what's up?"

The female secretary bent down and reported softly, "Boss, there is a man who claims to be your old friend who wants to see you. His name is Yan Leduo. Do you want to meet him or not?"

Yan Leduo!
Luo Qihong's thoughts began to drift away, with more memories of the 80s. At that time, he was still a small agent that no one could afford to offend. Now, the distance between him and people like Yan Leduo has widened to a huge distance.

He thought about it and decided that he should meet her. After all, they were old friends and he could do her some favors.

"Let him in and make him a cup of coffee." Luo Qihong instructed.

"Yes! Boss!"

Three minutes later, the secretary brought Yan Leduo in, then quietly left and closed the door. "Luo Sheng, I didn't expect you to become a super tycoon in the blink of an eye. I really didn't recognize you before." Yan Leduo is still Yan Leduo, he hasn't changed at all.

Luo Qihong forced a smile and said, "Mr. Yan is still the same. How is the business in North Point?"

Speaking of business, Yan Leduo's face suddenly changed, and he sighed, "Business is getting harder and harder. First, there is pressure from luxury real estate agencies, and second, the market is not good."

"Luo Sheng's business is so big, I wonder if you would be willing to take care of your old friend? Give him a way out."

Luo Qihong burst out laughing and said, "Mr. Yan, are we old friends? I'm afraid we have never had a meal alone."

Yan Leduo was not embarrassed and laughed, "We are not old friends, but ordinary friends. It is really difficult to do real estate business in this market. There is not much market for ordinary houses. Everyone has started to reduce their spending."

"Mr. Yan, I'm also in the real estate business, so of course I understand this. However, Zhaoan Real Estate has a market value of more than 100 million yuan, and the difficulties it faces are probably greater than Mr. Yan's small business. There is no way I can help you." Luo Qihong refused.

Only Yan Leduo is thick-skinned. If he were an ordinary person, who would come to Luo Qihong for help?

"You are such a big boss, how could you not help me? Don't be ridiculous." Yan Leduo took out the prepared plan and said, "This is the plan I made, take a look first."

Luo Qihong took the plan impatiently. He should have known that he should not have seen this thing. He was already saying no to it, but he pretended not to understand.

If it wasn't bad if it got out, he would have wanted to kick Yan Leduo out. This guy was really disgusting.

After reading the plan, Luo Qihong threw the document directly on the coffee table, lit a cigar, and said while puffing smoke, "Mr. Yan, give me a reason to convince me."

"Luo Sheng, the current industrial building market is sluggish. If you buy it now, you can get a lot of cheap industrial buildings. When the market is booming, you can sell them and make a lot of money."

Luo Qihong asked back, "Does Mr. Yan think that I can't see the bargains in the industrial building? Or do you think that my company was acquired by luck?"

"No!" Yan Leduo panicked a little, realizing that Luo Qihong seemed to be about to lose his temper, so he told the truth, "Actually, I know there are a group of industrial buildings, about 3 buildings, with a floor area of ​​64 square feet, which can be acquired at half the price, so I wanted to come and cooperate with you, Mr. Luo."

Luo Qihong didn't know why Yan Leduo didn't look for other people to cooperate with, but chose to look for him. There must be some ulterior motive.

It is a good project to acquire a 64 square foot industrial building at half price, but the downturn and decline in the real estate market has just begun, and there is still a nearly three-year lock-in period.

Moreover, he is working with Yan Leduo, a man with a lot of thoughts. Luo Qihong is worried that when he can't take care of him, this loser will take away everything.

Luo Qihong didn't think that he would be able to buy an industrial building at half the price in the future, so he didn't want to cooperate with Yan Leduo at all.

"Mr. Yan, you should go find someone else. My funds are currently exhausted and it is impossible for me to transfer so much money." Luo Qihong refused directly.

Yan Leduo still wanted to fight for it and was about to start talking nonsense, but Luo Qihong waved his hand and said, "Mr. Yan, if you don't have anything else to do, I have to start working. I have a lot of things to do today, so I won't see you off."

Yan Leduo sighed, "Okay, then if Luo Sheng has thought it through, you can call me."

Luo Qihong looked at the business card on the coffee table. When he could no longer see Yan Leduo, he threw the business card into the trash can.

He finally realized that Yan Leduo was here to take advantage of him, and who knows what other tricks he might have up his sleeve.

(End of this chapter)