Usually when taking a break, Liu Jin likes to read leisurely at home, and occasionally goes out to watch football matches. There are still too few entertainment projects in this era, and Liu Jin doesn't like listening to music, otherwise he can still go and watch.
drama.
Moreover, now that he is getting older, Liu Jin doesn't like running around much anymore. He can just lie down comfortably on the master's chair at home.
"If it were left to future generations, there would be a mobile phone that could last for a whole day lying on the master's chair."
Liu Jin was tired from reading, so he lay down gently. The chair rocked gently, making it very comfortable.
"Grandpa, grandpa~"
At this time, Liu Jing, the grandson of Liu Jin and the son of Liu Qing and Princess Nanyang, came over with a sweet voice.
"Oh, it's little Piggy, come here and give me a hug."
When Liu Jin saw that it was his little grandson, Liu Jin immediately smiled and picked up the little guy.
The little guy usually lives in the Princess Mansion with the Nanyang Princess, and only comes over to see him on weekends.
"Grandpa is sleeping in again."
Liu Jing looked at Liu Jin, and then said sternly: "Mom said, people must be diligent and not sleep in all the time, otherwise they will turn into pigs."
"Haha, grandpa is not sleeping anymore. Let's go, grandpa will take you to play,"
After Liu Jin heard this, he immediately laughed.
Liu Jin naturally dotes on the little guy.
Although he has many sons and a lot of grandchildren, the only ones who are really around him are the children of Liu Xin and Liu Qing. The other five sons have now returned to their respective places one after another, leaving only Liu Jin.
A family portrait.
"Grandpa, I want to buy a gramophone!"
When Liu Jing heard that he was going out to play, he immediately shouted excitedly.
"Buying a gramophone?"
When Liu Jin heard this, he was slightly startled. The gramophone from the South African colony seems to be very popular now. It seems that it is time for him to buy one. It seems to be very good for listening to music occasionally.
"Okay, let's go buy a gramophone."
He picked up his little grandson and walked outside.
There is a newly listed commercial bank here in the South District of Beijing, South African Media Firm Daming Branch. When they see this brand, most people of course have no idea what this media firm does.
But as long as you say gramophone, everyone will immediately know what it does.
This business is now popular all over the country and all over the world, specializing in selling gramophones.
At this moment, there was a long queue at the gramophone store that was open to the public. The queue was hundreds of meters long. People were waiting anxiously to buy gramophones.
Ever since Liu Da presented the phonograph to the Emperor of Ming Dynasty when he had an audience with him, it spread among the upper class society of the Ming Dynasty as quickly as possible.
There is a gramophone in this house, so you can listen to songs, music, and plays at home. This is undoubtedly a great enjoyment in life, especially for the powerful people in the Beijing and Tianjin areas, who sometimes find it inconvenient to go out and show up.
If you can listen to it at home, then it is really good.
Gramophones suddenly became popular.
Of course, it is not only popular in the Ming Dynasty, but also very popular all over the world. It is very popular in all major vassal states, vassal states, colonies, etc.
The sales of records also made several dramatists and singers in South Africa popular and became very famous.
"Here are three gramophones!"
"Sorry, sorry, one person is now limited to purchase one unit. Our production capacity is really limited, so we can only limit purchases."
"Just one, how much does it cost?"
"A gramophone costs 320 taels of silver. In addition, this record costs 2 taels of silver. Take a look at the records you want. We have many types of records, including singing, drama, and storytelling."
"It's 320 taels of silver a piece. Why don't you go grab the money? And this record costs 2 taels of silver a piece. Isn't it too expensive?"
Upon hearing this price, the customers who made the purchase couldn't help but jump up on the spot.
This price is really too expensive!
It’s not ordinary expensive, it’s super expensive!
"The price is indeed a bit expensive, but this gramophone is produced by our South African media merchant, so the quality is absolutely guaranteed!"
"And the reason why it is expensive is because our phonograph has to pay a patent fee to the inventor. This record is also the same. We specially found the best singers to record it individually. The sound quality and singing skills are impeccable.
Yes, so the price is naturally not cheap.”
"Okay, okay, it's a bit expensive, but it's not worth the money."
"..."
The sales in the store are very strong, even though the price of the gramophone is very expensive. A gramophone costs more than 300 taels of silver, and a record costs 2 taels of silver. This is definitely not something that ordinary people are willing to buy.
But the capital of the Ming Dynasty is in short supply of rich people. Even with such an expensive price, sales are still extremely hot.
By the time Liu Jin arrived at the store by car, the phonographs and records had been sold out.
"Everyone, everyone~"
"I'm so sorry, so sorry!"
"All the gramophones arriving today have been sold out!"
Store manager Lin Qingxi looked at the long queue, smiled helplessly and apologized repeatedly.
"What's sold out again?"
"Didn't I say that 500 units would arrive today?"
"How long has it been and it's all sold out all at once?"
"I've been here for a few days and I can't buy a gramophone. Are you still doing business?"
When they heard that the gramophone was sold out, everyone couldn't help shouting.
In order to buy a gramophone, everyone came and queued up early. Unexpectedly, it was sold out very quickly. Some people even came and queued up to buy the phonograph for several days in a row.
"Everyone, everyone!"
"The reason why there are not enough sales now is because the goods need to be shipped from South Africa. There are only 500 units per day, which is not enough to sell."
"But next month, our factory in Tianjin will be officially put into production. By then, the output will be very high and the quantity will be enough to fully meet everyone's needs."
"In addition, 500 phonographs will arrive tomorrow, so everyone can come early tomorrow."
Lin Qingxi also smiled and explained.
In fact, there are still some goods, but we cannot sell them all. There are many dignitaries in the capital, and sometimes when distinguished guests come, we naturally cannot let these guests wait slowly.
So every day he would order someone to leave dozens of gramophones specially for emergencies.
Of course, those who can buy phonographs are at least wealthy people, but there is no way, the number of gramophones is very limited now.
The output close to the South African factory was simply not enough to supply the global market, so two factories were invested and built in Tianjin and Songhu in the Ming Dynasty to produce phonographs and records to meet market demand.
After hearing this, everyone left one after another, and also planned to come early tomorrow.
Liu Jin took Liu Jing in a car and went directly to the gate of the business.
As soon as the doorman at the gate saw this blue Chinese-style Mercedes-Benz, he immediately knew to rush forward to greet it.
When he opened the car door and saw Liu Jin, the doorman's eyes lit up slightly and he hurriedly reported the matter to Zhao Xiong, the general manager of the branch. After learning the news, Zhao Xiong also hurriedly ran over.
"Mr. Liu's great presence is here. Some are not welcomed from afar, and some are not welcomed from afar!"
Zhao Xiong looked at Liu Jin in front of him.
Although he is older, he looks exactly like his boss.
This South African media firm is an industry founded by Liu Da. In South Africa, Liu Da not only worked in the South African Government House, but also learned from Liu Jin and invested in many industries.
Mining, machinery, factories, oil refining, automobiles, etc. are all learned from Liu Jin. The industries under his command are also extremely huge. This South African media company is also an industry under his command.
Of course, the reason why he can own so many industries in South Africa is closely related to the huge assets Liu Jin left behind in South Africa, because it was in the past that South Africa inherited huge industries and had money in his hands.
It can be invested, coupled with the Liu family's status and influence in the South African colony.
Many things can be accomplished easily, unlike when Liu Jin had to start from scratch, but there were many ups and downs, including fighting with the old-school officials several times.
"you know me?"
When Liu Jin heard this, he smiled and asked.
"Of course I know you. I am the grandson of Zhao Erhu. My father is Zhao Xiaopang who has been following Mr. Liu Da."
Zhao Xiong said quickly: "This South African media company is also the property of Mr. Liu Da. You have returned to your home."
"Are you Zhao Erhu's grandson?"
"Is your father Zhao Xiaopang?"
When Liu Jin heard this, he immediately opened his eyes slightly and studied. Then he looked at Zhao Xiong in front of him. He really looked a bit like Zhao Erhu.
"Hey, you, how big have you become? I remember you still wore crotchless pants when you were a child."
"Mr. Liu, that was all in my childhood."
Hearing Liu Jin's words, Zhao Xiong didn't know whether to laugh or cry. It was so embarrassing to be told in front of everyone that he wore crotchless pants when he was a child. Looking at his employees around him, all of them were holding back their laughter.
Hurry up and welcome Liu Jin in, otherwise you don't know how many scandals from your childhood will be revealed. You are now the general manager of a branch, so you have to save face.
"Haha, this South African media company was actually founded by Liu Da?"
In Zhao Xiong's office, Zhao Xiong served him enthusiastically, and the person serving tea and water was as if he was a servant of the Liu family.
In fact, the Zhao family has always been the servants and servants of the Liu Jin family, serving the Liu family with all their heart. Zhao Xiong used to be Liu Da's driver, and later he joined Liu Da's industry.
He worked hard and was gradually promoted to the position of branch general manager.
