Mixed in 1980

Chapter 180 The British Devil's Target
After staying at Chen Min's place for a while, Chen Fan went to Lao Gu's house carrying some Beijing specialties. After exchanging pleasantries for a while, he started to talk about business.

"Old Gu, I have two ideas about the TV factory. My sister-in-law is here too, so you two can discuss it."

"You say!" The couple looked at each other.

"My first idea is that I will provide all the funds and give you 10% of the shares, but I can add a bet agreement. If you can sell TVs within three years, I will give you another % of the shares."

Old Gu was surprised, and he and his wife looked at each other in surprise.

These conditions were quite generous. A TV production line cost tens of millions of US dollars. Chen Fan was giving away millions of US dollars right from the start.

"My second idea is that you will be in charge of management in the future, and human resources will account for 20% of the shares. The remaining money will be paid in half, and you will account for 60%. I can lend you the money first."

Old Gu couldn't help but scratch his head, this kid is really generous.

Both plans have their own advantages and disadvantages, and it is indeed difficult to choose. Lao Gu looked at his wife unconsciously.

Li Yumei naturally preferred the first option, which did not involve any risk, but she did not express it: "You make your own choice. I support you no matter what."

Old Gu frowned, pondered for a moment, and finally chose the second plan. Although the risk was greater, the benefits were also greater. He would be the controlling shareholder and his own words would have the final say.

Chen Fan also prefers the second plan. This plan seems to be a bit unprofitable, but Chen Fan invested in people, never a TV factory.

As for Lao Gu's side, Chen Fan had no intention of participating in the management. He just wanted to throw the money in. Lao Gu was a capable and righteous man. This was the experience he gained from his previous life.

If it were someone else, let alone the second plan, even if Chen Fan was capable, he would not be able to come up with these two plans. Righteousness is the key.

How many friends have started a business together, but ended up falling out because of profit? I'm afraid there are too many to count, and Chen Fan is also afraid of encountering such a situation.

But Lao Gu is different. He is the kind of person who can remain loyal even when faced with huge amounts of money. Such people are rare in today's society.

"Then it's settled. Let's go to my sister's house for dinner. From now on, you will all live in the same neighborhood, so you can take care of each other."

Invite all four members of Lao Gu's family, and introduce Chen Min and Sun Hongyu to them. Since they will live in the same community in the future, they will definitely have a lot of interactions.

After staying here for two days, Chen Fan, Xu Jinqiu and Lao Gu took a car from Luohu Port into Hong Kong. Zeng Ali drove over to pick them up.

When seeing Chen Fan, Zeng Ali came up and gave him a warm hug. Lao Gu looked at him from the side with his eyes almost popping out. Xiao Qiu was right next to him and asked, "Is this appropriate?"

Old Gu looked at Xu Jinqiu unconsciously. This was probably going to cause an explosion, right?
Unexpectedly, Xu Jinqiu was not angry at all. Instead, she went up to the woman and gave her a warm hug. What was going on?
Is hugging a popular etiquette here?
"Mr. Gu, let me introduce my wife, Zeng Ali." Chen Fan had nothing to be embarrassed about. He couldn't hide his two wives.

If that were the case, it would be very unfair to Zeng Ali.

"Hello, Brother Gu. I've heard Chen Fan talk about you a lot when I was in Beijing." Zeng Ali smiled brightly. She would never act cold in front of her friends.

After saying hello, Zeng Ali asked everyone to get in the car. Lao Gu quietly gave Chen Fan a thumbs up. Today he was convinced.

This guy actually has two wives?
They all look like angels.

What’s even more outrageous is that the two daughters-in-law can actually live in harmony. If it were someone else, even if they kept one outside, once they were discovered, there would be chaos in the family.

The car arrived at Repulse Bay. This time we were going to stay at Li Hongying's house. The luxury house we rented before had been returned, and Zeng Ali and Zhao Yuanyuan had also moved back here.

Chen Fan was also worried about letting the two of them live alone. The security in Hong Kong was not good in the 1980s. There were all kinds of gangsters, big circle gangs... and a lot of other people.

This chaos affects not only the lower classes of people, but also the wealthy. Many wealthy people in Hong Kong were kidnapped in the 1980s.

Starting from 1982, the real estate market collapsed, the economy went into recession, and public security problems became more prominent. Li Hongying now has to bring bodyguards with her whenever she goes out, for fear that some people will take risks.

"Baby, uncle, hold me for a minute."

Wang Chunyu gave birth to a big fat boy last year. Chen Fan even flew to Hong Kong and gave her a gold and jade longevity lock.

Now he is over one year old, can take a few unsteady steps, is chubby and not afraid of strangers, and will welcome anyone who comes to hold him for a while.

Picking up the little guy, Chen Fan took out a jade pendant from his pocket and hung it directly around the child's neck. Brightly colored things are quite popular with children. They grab it and put it in their mouths. However, the plate is big enough, so there is no need to worry about the child eating it.

"Xiaoxiao, this one is for you." Chen Fan took out another piece from his pocket. The two families got along like relatives, so there was no need for flashy things like packaging boxes. Just be casual.

Gu Xiaoxiao happily accepted it: "Thank you, Uncle Chen!"

"Can't you just call me brother?"

Chen Fan was speechless. This girl was already sixteen and he was only twenty. Moreover, she called Xu Jinqiu, Zeng A Li, Zhao Yuanyuan and others "sister".

Gu Xiaoxiao chuckled and refused to change her words.

I'm used to shouting.

Chen Fan calls his mother "sister" and his uncle "brother", but he cannot call himself "uncle". As for Chen Fan feeling uncomfortable after hearing that, that is his own business.

After receiving the gift, Gu Xiaoxiao ignored Chen Fan and pulled Xu Jinqiu aside. It was not as interesting for a few girls to chat together as it was with adults.

Li Hongying rolled her eyes at her daughter and asked everyone to sit down and drink tea. Chen Fan took a closer look and joked, "Sister Ying, you look much better recently."

Li Hongying glared at him. This kid was just holding back his fart. He wanted to watch her make a scene. She was already in her thirties, almost forty, and was she still afraid of him watching her make a scene?
Li Hongying is not ambiguous about pursuing someone she likes.

It has been a year since I met Cao Weidong last year. We have confirmed our relationship and have children on both sides, so I have no objection.

The biggest problem now is housing.

Live in Beijing or live in Hong Kong!
Cao Weidong can't give up his job at Peking University, and he can't give up his career in Hong Kong. This is what they are worried about now, and there is no solution for the time being.

Putting these thoughts aside, Li Hongying made some tea first. "I heard from Ali that you guys are coming here to register a TV company and then set up a factory in the mainland?"

"That's the plan. Going back with a foreign investor identity can avoid a lot of trouble."

Chen Fan did not hide it and introduced Lao Gu: "When the time comes, I will need your help to introduce channels to see if we can introduce production lines."

"I can really help with this."

Li Hongying took a sip of tea and said thoughtfully, "You are also aware of the situation this year. Many companies borrowed money to enter the real estate market. Once the real estate market collapsed, the companies could not hold on."

"There are also several TV factories in Hong Kong, and they all have problems to varying degrees. Instead of registering a new company and building another factory, it is better to directly acquire one."

"Is there a suitable one?" Chen Fan asked.

"It's definitely suitable. The manufacturers with problems have all their funds staked in the property market and owe a large amount of loans to the bank. If they can't pay back the money, they will have to be liquidated."

Li Hongying sighed and continued, "Many companies have been badly hurt this year. British capital is now eyeing some high-quality companies and is planning to buy them at a lower price. If you are willing to buy them, it will definitely save you money than buying a new production line."

"Is the production line suitable?" Chen Fan asked again.

"Don't underestimate these TV factories. Their production lines were all imported from the Japanese. I know of one that has been in operation for less than half a year, and it's all state-of-the-art."

"Find some time to check it out?"

"This company is indeed preparing to sell. It owed HSBC a large sum of money. British capital and HSBC have joined forces to put pressure on it, and the price has been pushed down very low. It is still very easy to buy it."

"It's so fucking dirty!" Chen Fan complained.

The target of criticism is HSBC and British capital. Using bank debt collection to lower prices can indeed force companies to comply, but this method is not honorable.

Li Hongying smiled and said, "In a capitalist society, this kind of thing is not uncommon. I also know the owner of that TV factory. If you are interested, you can arrange to have a chat with him."

“How big is the factory and how much does it cost?”

"It's a big company, it's one of the best in Hong Kong, there are three production lines, all of them are color TV production lines, two were introduced in 78, and one was introduced at the end of last year. As for the price, it's definitely a bargain if you buy it now."

PS: Second update is here!

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