Hong Kong Storm: The King of Jobs

Chapter 514, Section 104: Each Has Their Own Hidden Thoughts

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"Three hundred yuan a pound? I can't afford that! To be honest, I'm currently talking to TVB about the formal operation of AKB48's boxing matches. The influence of a TV station is definitely hundreds of times greater than other media!"

Chi Mengli wasn't lying; he was indeed negotiating broadcasting rights with TVB, but he was extremely dissatisfied with the price offered by TVB. He had already tried everything he could to clear away any obstacles related to betting on the AKB boxing match.

The Bureau of Commerce and Industry has now approved AKB48's registration, allowing the points redemption system.

In other words, AKB48 can now conduct betting in Hong Kong. However, according to Hong Kong law, AKB48 cannot open its own betting stations, as the only legal betting institution in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

If you want to operate legally, you must cooperate with the Hong Kong Jockey Club. However, the Hong Kong Jockey Club now stipulates that 15% of every betting slip, regardless of the amount, must be donated to charity.

It's impossible to legally expand throughout Hong Kong; the only option is to print receipts at the ticket counters.

After all, once you're inside a foreign charity foundation, you're in a black hole. Even if you mobilize the entire world to help search, you still won't find a woman's head.

Wen Hailiang instantly realized that the 100,000 yuan he had just spent was worthwhile; the young man in front of him was just putting on a brave face!
Having already determined the answer in his mind, he said, "Three hundred yuan per kilogram is close to the cost price. The labor and money spent on the air-drying process are difficult to estimate."

"Those who know their stuff won't eat ordinary dried sea cucumbers, they'll only eat lightly dried sea cucumbers."

"Consumers know what good products are!"

After Wen Hailiang finished speaking, he took out his pipe, lit a bowl for himself, and looked at Chi Mengli.

Doing business and building a brand is like being a gangster in the underworld; you need to have a special skill. Using dried sea cucumbers to build the brand of "Daily Fresh" is the most suitable choice.

"Two hundred and seventy yuan!"

Chi Mengli certainly knew the value of dried sea cucumbers, but she didn't expect Old Man Wen to bring out his most treasured possession right away.

But it doesn't matter. He's here tonight to be a sucker. He'll haggle over the price, and in the end, he definitely won't lose money.

"Two hundred and eighty-five yuan, that's a low price, but I can allow you to extend the payment period to six months, and it will be a one-time payment, guaranteeing that Riri Fresh will become the number one seafood brand in the market."

"If Hong Kong residents want to buy dried sea cucumbers this year, they'll probably have to go to Daily Fresh."

“The price of dried sea cucumbers varies, but Tian Tian Fishery’s wholesale price to seafood stores is 400 yuan per jin, and the selling price is 700 yuan.”

"As for how much you want to sell, that's your own business. However, the trouble that the seafood shops are causing you is none of the Wen family's concern."

Wen Hailiang directly told Chi Mengli the bottom price for the supply, and told him to go and take down the other seafood shops.

After all, Riri Fresh is preparing to wage a price war. Consumers are very materialistic; if the same goods are only one yuan cheaper at Riri Fresh than at other seafood stores, consumers will go to Riri Fresh to buy them.

The current president of the Fisheries Association is the Cai family. If they can't get Liangzai Sheng under control, the Cai family's position as president will be unstable.

Wen Hailiang is too old to sit in the chairman's position anymore, but Tian Chuanzai is still young. If he can become the chairman of the Fisheries Association, he can donate a large sum of money to Mrs. MacLehose's charity foundation.

This year, Justice of the Peace seats can be reserved in advance.

The Wen family has never held the title of Justice of the Peace. If Tian Chuanzi can obtain the title of Justice of the Peace, the Wen family will officially enter the circle of wealthy families.

Whether it's the Ho family, the Luo family, the Gao family, the Ma family, or the Li family, they all hold the title of Justice of the Peace. Although the Wen family obtained the title of Justice of the Peace, they still cannot enter the Executive Council or become non-official members, but at least they have the right to speak.

Handsome Sheng is truly a lucky star for the Wen family, willing to become a candle, burning himself to help others.

"make a deal!"

Chi Mengli thought for a moment, then decisively agreed, and said, "Uncle Wen, you're making money, so I, Asheng, should also make some money. I've taken on the dried sea cucumber order, so you should take on the remaining orders from Riri Fresh."

"I won't calculate it bit by bit. I'll lower the total price by ten million. That shouldn't be a problem, right?"

The ball was kicked to Wen Hailiang's feet, waiting for a return pass or a powerful smash.

“Of course! But Ah Sheng, it’s not that Uncle Wen doesn’t trust you. Your entire order is worth over 400 million. I have no doubt about Hong Kong’s purchasing power, and Ah Sheng, your ability is even more beyond question.”

“But there’s always a possibility. I know you bought an insurance policy from Jardine Matheson, but if the funds run out and you don’t have the money to renew the insurance, there’s nothing we can do.”

“I know you mortgaged the minibus company and the advertising company, but when it comes to financial operations, I’m an old hand. I know the ropes. I still have to advise you, Ah Sheng, is this really going to be such a big deal?”

"When it comes to making money, it's best to take it slow and steady!"

Wen Hailiang still tried to persuade Chi Mengli, hoping that this young man who was bewitched would wake up and not get too deeply involved.

The fox's tail is finally revealed!

The Wen family wouldn't have any designs on AKB48, because anyone with eyes could see that AKB48 was a business owned by a shady operation, and they were just trustees—a business intertwined with gangs, triads, and junket operators.

Even if the Wen family wanted to try, they wouldn't have much manpower required.

The human cost referred to here is human lives. The Wen family certainly wouldn't want to sacrifice the lives of their core descendants to wallow in the mud. The "courage" in the "betting" business refers to boldness, which is required from all three parties: the banker, the player, and the customer.

It seems that Wen Laogui has his eye on the waste disposal company!

Knowing what Old Man Wen was thinking, Chi Mengli's tense heart completely relaxed. He said, "I'm a scoundrel, not an official, not a prince, and not a rich young master. I can only fight for myself."

"Three parts destiny, seven parts hard work; only those who dare to fight will win!"

“Since you don’t trust Jardine Matheson’s insurance policy, I’ll use my company shares as collateral. But I have very few shares that aren’t currently pledged; all I have left is the garbage disposal company.”

"The municipal government has now suspended the issuance of licenses for garbage collection companies. A license for a garbage collection company is worth millions. Once you get it, you can make money while lying down by taking care of one or two apartment complexes."

"I can accept collateral, but all the seafood orders this time will have to be postponed to six months. I'll pay you monthly, how about that?"

Since Old Man Wen was certain he couldn't hold on any longer, Chi Mengli made an outrageous demand, asking Old Man Wen to extend the payment period for the order to six months, with monthly payments, promising to earn even more in the future.

“Since you’ve brought it up, Ah Sheng, I have nothing more to say. We’ll make the schedule six months. But Ah Sheng, if you’re short on money, you can talk to Uncle Wen. He’ll be lenient with you.”

“I’ve thought about it too. Young man, you should stride forward boldly. I have faith in you, Ah Sheng. Putting everything else aside, Uncle Wen will definitely support you to the end!”

Wen Hailiang readily agreed and made it clear that he would support Chi Mengli to the end!
(End of this chapter)