Hong Kong Tycoon: Starting from Delivering Dongfeng Express

Chapter 122 Old Master Huo: Contributions to the country are not divided into small ones!
Of the four major chambers of commerce on Hong Kong Island, the most important are the Hong Kong Island General Chamber of Commerce and the Hong Kong Island Chinese General Chamber of Commerce. The other two are more industry-specific and functional.

The Hong Kong Island General Chamber of Commerce was established in 1861 and is the oldest chamber of commerce in Hong Kong. However, its early members were mostly Western merchants, and this tradition has been passed down. Currently, almost all foreign-invested enterprises and multinational companies in Hong Kong are members of this chamber of commerce.

The Hong Kong Island Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1900, is, as its name suggests, primarily composed of Chinese businesspeople. It was initially established as a group of Chinese merchants seeking mutual support and historically united them against suppression and competition from foreign capital. In recent decades, it has also forged close ties with mainland China, acting as a "super-connector" to facilitate communication between mainland China and various overseas Chinese businesses.

Currently, the mainland is impoverished, and the Hong Kong Island Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, represented by Henry Fok, is constantly calling on Hong Kong businesses to invest in the mainland and actively promote economic and trade exchanges between the two places.

Although some people may think that Ye Dongsheng is just a deliveryman and nothing special, Boss Xie doesn't see it that way.

Dongfeng Express is developing rapidly, opening stores in Jinghai, Guancheng, and Yangcheng, and has greatly improved the company's efficiency. In just a few months, it has become a part of the supply chain for many Hong Kong companies investing in the mainland.

Therefore, bringing Dongfeng Express into the Hong Kong Chinese General Chamber of Commerce is in line with the Chamber's mission and interests!
Ye Dongsheng smiled and said, "I would be more than happy to do so, but I don't know if I meet the recruitment criteria of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce?"

Ye Dongsheng was naturally happy to join the Hong Kong Island Chinese General Chamber of Commerce!

He's currently doing business between Hong Kong and the mainland, and organizations like the Hong Kong Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, which are dedicated to promoting cross-strait economic and trade exchanges, are very much in his interest!

Boss Xie laughed heartily and said, "There's definitely no problem! I'll personally introduce you to Mr. Huo later!"

Just then, someone shouted, "Huo Sheng is here!"

The group stopped talking and looked towards the door. A sprightly old man in a Zhongshan suit walked in. He was not tall, but he had a commanding presence. Even though he was over 6, his steps were still steady and powerful.

"Hello, Mr. Huo!"

"Hello, Mr. Huo!"

Along the way, Fok Ying-tung greeted everyone with a smile, and everyone's eyes followed him to the stage.

Henry Fok was the owner of the White Swan Hotel, making him a landlord, and also the president of the Hong Kong Island Chinese General Chamber of Commerce. Although he was constantly suppressed by the Hong Kong British government and related forces, he was naturally a leader among Hong Kong businessmen doing business with the mainland!

On stage, Fok Ying-tung picked up the microphone and said with a smile:

"Dear colleagues and guests, it is a pleasure to gather with you all at the White Swan Hotel!"

Looking back 28 years, the first Canton Fair had a transaction volume of only US$1800 million, but last year, the annual transaction volume of the Canton Fair exceeded US$50 billion for the first time!
All of this is inseparable from your strong support and help!

I believe that as our motherland becomes more prosperous and strong, and the Canton Fair becomes better and better, it will exceed 10 billion US dollars in less than 100 years!
I also wish everyone good luck at this Canton Fair, hoping you find your desired products and sign large orders!

His speech, though not very long, was met with thunderous applause.

After Huo stepped down, he was naturally surrounded by people eager to chat. Some came to offer greetings, while others wanted to learn more about the latest developments in domestic policies from him.

A moment later, seeing Boss Xie leading a handsome young man over, Old Huo greeted him with a smile:
"Mr. Xie, how have you been? I'm really looking forward to your big spending at this year's Canton Fair!"

"Oh, no, Mr. Huo, please don't tease me. I'm just here for the fun. There are plenty of people who are much richer than me!"

Then, Boss Xie introduced Ye Dongsheng, saying, "Mr. Huo, I recommend a young talent to join our China General Chamber of Commerce! Mr. Ye, the owner of Dongfeng Express, Ye Dongsheng!"

Ye Dongsheng immediately bowed slightly and extended his hand, saying, "Hello, Elder Huo, this is Ye Dongsheng, your junior."

He truly respected Huo Lao. His contribution to breaking through the Western blockade during the Korean War and taking risks to transport large quantities of supplies to support the motherland was genuine!

Old Huo shook hands with Ye Dongsheng and said with a smile, "Welcome, welcome! I've heard about your Dongfeng Express from more than one person! You're doing a great job!"

Ye Dongsheng first showed a look of surprise, then humbly said, "I was just helping everyone deliver things, a small achievement, nothing to mention. It's an honor to have caught Old Master Huo's attention!"

Old Huo chuckled, "Don't underestimate yourself. I heard your express delivery can reach the mainland in just one day. That's remarkable, saving everyone a lot of time and greatly improving efficiency. This is a great thing for both Hong Kong businesses and local development!"

Then, as if remembering something, Old Master Huo smiled and said to the people around him, "Back in the day, I also shuttled between Hong Kong Island and the mainland, helping to deliver things!"

Ye Dongsheng quickly replied, "How can this be compared to Elder Huo's righteous act?"

Old Huo waved his hand: "Hey! We're all contributing to the country's development, it's all the same, no matter how big or small!"

Then, Mr. Huo smiled and said to the people around him, "Everyone who is willing to invest in China is supporting the construction of our motherland!"

Upon hearing this, everyone smiled and agreed.

Ye Dongsheng was also impressed by Huo Lao's demeanor. Huo Lao was so approachable to a newcomer like himself, and he never forgot to encourage those around him to invest in the mainland. He was truly concerned about the development of the motherland!
Tonight's banquet was a pleasant surprise for Ye Dongsheng. Not only was he recommended to join the Hong Kong Island Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, but he also had the opportunity to chat with Mr. Huo. Ye Dongsheng was still quite happy even after the banquet ended.

However, after returning home that evening, Ye Dongsheng refocused his attention on opening the shop and started arranging tasks for the next day with Jimmy:
"Let's put the other two stores on hold for now and take advantage of this Canton Fair to open the Liwan store as soon as possible!"

"I'll start hiring tomorrow. Jimmy, you contact the telecom company. It's okay if it costs a little more, just get our phones installed as quickly as possible!"

Jimmy nodded quickly, then asked, "Brother Sheng, what about the shop's renovation?"

"Let's not renovate for now, we'll just make do with the old stuff. We'll redo it once we're done with this busy period!"

The store I bought before already came with its own decorations, and the courier store wasn't that fancy. Now that time is tight, I'll just use it like this for a while and see what happens.

The Canton Fair lasts for half a month, which is a great opportunity, and he must make good use of it!
In just three days, Dongfeng Express Liwan Store opened. Ye Dongsheng looked towards the Canton Fair exhibition area, wondering how many customers this wave of traffic from the Canton Fair could attract!
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Luo Shihua was in a good mood. He had just closed a deal with the Jiangcheng delegation: 10 towels and 5 pairs of work gloves. These only cost him 30, but if he shipped them to Hong Kong Island to sell, he could make at least 100 million!
Luo Shihua couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "The daily necessities on the mainland are truly high-quality and inexpensive! Although there aren't many varieties and they look a bit outdated, the quality is really good, and they work perfectly. I won't make too much profit; even if I triple the price, there will still be plenty of Hong Kong residents willing to buy them!"
Luo Shihua then looked at the documents in his hand. In order to facilitate buyers, the Canton Fair had made special arrangements for customs to handle some procedures on the spot. However, he still had to send these back to Hong Kong Island and issue a declaration form to Hong Kong Island Customs to ensure that the purchased goods could enter Hong Kong.

He shook his head, put the receipt into his briefcase, and based on his previous experience at the Canton Fair, he would wait until the fair ended and then personally take it back to Hong Kong Island to process it.

Although it will take some time, there's no other way. He's not one of those wealthy businessmen with assistants and secretaries who have subordinates to run errands for him; he has to come in person!
Luo Shihua was just about to leave the exhibition hall for lunch when she saw a table set up near the entrance, with several people consulting at it, and a large display board standing next to it.
Dongfeng Express: Guangzhou to Hong Kong Island, 1-day delivery!

Luo Shihua stopped in her tracks, rubbed her eyes, and thought, "From Guangzhou to Hong Kong Island, one day?" Was that what he understood it to mean?

He immediately walked to the table, where he heard someone ask, "Can you really deliver from Guangzhou to Hong Kong Island in one day?"

Ye Dongsheng sat behind the table and said with a smile:
"Of course! Dongfeng Express has been operating for several months and has been in Jinghai for quite some time. We guarantee there won't be any problems! One-day delivery is 200 yuan, and if you're not in a hurry, you can also choose three-day delivery for 100 yuan."

Can the safety of the package be guaranteed?

"Sure! Since Dongfeng Express dares to deliver, we absolutely guarantee safety!"

"Okay, then I'll try it!"

Ye Dongsheng picked up a flyer from the table and handed it over: "Please go to this address, it's very close, and there will be staff to assist you!"

After listening for a while, Luo Shihua also stepped forward: "Could you please give me a flyer?"

After picking up the flyer, Luo Shihua looked at it. Not only did it have the address written on it, but it also had a small map that thoughtfully showed how to get from the clubhouse to the store.

He saw that it wasn't far, so he decided to go over and check on the situation after he finished eating.

After the meal, Luo Shihua strolled to the entrance of Dongfeng Express according to the map. She thought there wouldn't be too many people, but when she looked into the store, there were quite a few people. Some people were filling out forms at the table, and others were queuing up. The packers inside were constantly working.

Suddenly, he spotted a familiar face in the shop and quickly went over: "Brother Zhang!"

When Mr. Zhang saw Luo Shihua, he smiled and said, "Brother Luo, what a coincidence! You're here to send a package too!"

The two were seatmates on the plane and chatted the whole way, finding they got along well.

"Brother Zhang, I was just about to ask you, is Dongfeng Express reliable?"

Brother Zhang chuckled: "Brother, it's obvious you haven't invested in Jinghai!"

Luo Shihua asked in confusion, "What do you mean by that, brother? I'm in the trading business, and I certainly haven't invested in building a factory."

Brother Zhang pointed and said, "Anyone who has invested in a factory in Jinghai knows about Dongfeng Express! It's been open for more than two months now, and deliveries made in the morning arrive in the afternoon!"

Luo Shihua exclaimed in surprise, "Wow! Really?"

"I've used it several times, it's absolutely fine!"

"It seems I was ignorant before! I didn't know there were such good things! This will make doing business in Guangzhou much more convenient for me!"

As she spoke, Luo Shihua also started to line up.

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Ye Dongsheng was explaining Dongfeng Express to someone when suddenly two people appeared at the table: a staff member and a policeman in uniform.

The staff member asked with an unfriendly expression, "Hello comrade, which region's delegation are you from? Have you applied for a booth?"

Currently, the Canton Fair is organized by delegations from various regions to sell their products. They need to apply in advance, and the organizers will arrange their booths.

Undoubtedly, Ye Dongsheng's stall attracted the attention of the staff, who brought in the police to maintain order, clearly suspecting him.

Ye Dongsheng stood up and said with a smile, "Hello, I should be considered part of the Hong Kong Island delegation! I'm so sorry, I haven't applied for a booth yet. Can I apply now?"

"Hong Kong Island delegation??"

The staff member opened his mouth, exclaiming, "They're all buyers from Hong Kong Island! Who would set up a stall here?"
The police officer next to Ye Dongsheng politely asked, "Sir, could I verify your identity information?"

Ye Dongsheng nodded, took out his conference pass and return permit, and then said to the staff:

“I really am from Hong Kong Island, and I am a member of the Hong Kong Island Chinese General Chamber of Commerce. My name is Ye Dongsheng. You can verify this.”

Seeing that Ye Dongsheng didn't seem to be faking it, the staff member politely said, "Please wait a moment, I'll go and verify the information!"

After the staff left, Ye Dongsheng looked at the policeman in front of him. His face looked somewhat familiar, so he smiled and asked, "Officer, may I ask your name?"

"Qi Wei".

Ye Dongsheng understood immediately; it turned out to be Director Qi, who was particularly eager to advance his career!
However, he was a little puzzled as to why Qi Ting had come here.
"Comrade Qi, may I ask which department you are from?"

Qi Wei smiled slightly: "Political Security Department, what, are you trying to report me?"

Others might be afraid of being harassed by Hong Kong businessmen, but he wasn't. After all, his father-in-law was a high-ranking official in the political and legal system, so he could still joke around.

Ye Dongsheng recalled briefly that Director Qi had indeed served as the head of the Political Security Department, but judging from the current situation, he certainly hadn't become the head of the department yet.

He smiled and shook his head: "I just think you're so handsome, you could be a star!"

"Mr. Ye, you're joking. I can't compare to your handsome and dashing appearance! If we're talking about being a star, it should be you!"

Ye Dongsheng then asked, "Isn't your Political Security Department responsible for maintaining stability and leading security work? What are you doing here?"

Qi Wei maintained his smile: "I didn't expect Mr. Ye to know so much about our mainland police. However, we also have another responsibility: to assist in international exchanges and cooperation, and to do a good job in foreign affairs security..."

Ye Dongsheng understood; with so many foreign guests at the Canton Fair, the Political Security Department would naturally be busy.

Then Qi Wei added with a chuckle, "Also, we have counter-espionage duties!"

Ye Dongsheng raised an eyebrow: "Comrade Qi, you don't suspect me of being a spy, do you?"

"It's not impossible, after all, your actions are a bit strange."

(End of this chapter)