"Mr. Ian, if my zipper business becomes bigger and I want to improve the automatic zipper machinery, would you like to come and work in Hong Kong? Of course, the salary will definitely be doubled." Lin Zhichao was guided by Ian, an engineer at Bourne Machinery.
When he had time, he took the opportunity to send out an invitation.
Ian is a forty-year-old engineer who already has a family, so Lin Zhichao directly doubled his salary and made invitations. Through these three days of getting along, Lin Zhichao discovered that Ian is a very rigorous and capable person.
Mechanical Engineers.
At this time, Ian also lamented Lin Zhichao's talent. In just three days, he was able to understand the automatic zipper machine clearly. Many principles were easily understood, and he was already an intermediate maintenance worker.
"I can't answer you well. Although you proposed double salary, I don't know whether your business is stable. Of course, I believe you will succeed, Mr. Lin!" Ian replied.
Lin Zhichao immediately understood what others meant and stopped dwelling on the issue. If he could discuss it in detail with Ian after he started his zipper business in Hong Kong, he would have a chance.
In his plan, it took half a year to complete the business of these three automatic zipper machines; he then moved on to improving the automatic zipper machinery, developing an 'automatic slider punching machine', and establishing a specialized R&D center.
He wants to become a manufacturing tycoon and provide a steady stream of funds for his business.
Two more days later.
In Gauss's office, Lin Zhichao was saying goodbye.
The total price of the three automatic zipper machines is 85,000 US dollars (including freight, which is 360,000 Hong Kong dollars). It will take about a month to ship to Hong Kong by sea, after all, it requires flights. As for the payment method, it is paid through a bank in the United States.
"Mr. Gauss, in about half a year, I will improve the automatic zipper machinery and try to make it run faster and produce better products. By then, I will probably need dozens of new machines. I wonder if you are interested in long-term cooperation."
Lin Zhichao threw out the bait.
Gauss was not excited, but said calmly: "Does Mr. Lin want to sell zipper products to Europe and the United States?"
Lin Zhichao said confidently: "Not bad! Of course, I am also optimistic about the rapid growth of the zipper market in Asia. But no matter what, if I open a factory in Hong Kong, the production cost will definitely be reduced a lot."
Gauss did not undermine Lin Zhichao's self-confidence. In his view, even if Lin Zhichao had a machine, he might not be able to produce products of quality comparable to European and American products.
"If that day comes, we can produce new automatic zipper machinery for you." He added in his mind: "If there are just a few machines, I may not be willing to open a production line."
Lin Zhichao smiled and didn't say more because he just mentioned it. After all, he didn't have complete confidence.
However, he is confident that these three machines can make a lot of money, because the Asian market is big enough.
To put it simply, he shipped these three automatic zipper machines back and then started production. In this way, he was competing with the 'handmade workshops'. Then Yangtze Industrial's 'YR' zipper (Yangtze River) would have obvious advantages - cheap and high quality.
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The next sublimation will be to compete with European and American zipper factories and RB zipper factories. In addition to being cheap, Lin Zhichao will also need to achieve similar quality. And small zippers are actually very technical.
Instead, Gauss was more concerned about whether Lin Zhichao was interested in buying his own textile machine.
"I don't have the strength to get involved in the textile industry yet, but once my zipper business becomes big, I will definitely enter the textile industry. Of course, I don't mind going to Hong Kong to help you promote it. You don't know, many textile dealers in the magic city have already
Moved to Hong Kong and registered.”
Gauss showed joy and said: "Thank you Mr. Lin for your help!" From Lin Zhichao's mouth, he also got a very useful information, that is, the Oriental textile industry has been transferred to Hong Kong.
If this is the case, he can also go to Hong Kong to find an agency to promote his products.
It was already late September when I returned to Hong Kong.
Lin Zhichao came to Cheung Kong Industries immediately and convened a meeting with two managers.
"Next, I will personally serve as the general manager of Cheung Kong Holdings because the company wants to expand its scale."
Bao Chunlai was surprised. In his opinion, Lin Zhichao's real estate company had reached the level of one million Hong Kong dollars, and he was still interested in the zipper industry. However, he did not resist it because he planned to open his own zipper factory by the end of the year.
Recently, Bao Chunlai not only received a certain amount of bonuses and salary from Yangtze River Industries, but also successfully raised funds from relatives and friends, so he planned to start a business.
Li Gaofu was overjoyed, because he knew that Lin Zhichao had already negotiated automatic zipper machinery, and then Cheung Kong Industries would usher in an explosion.
Next, Lin Zhichao said: "Manager Bao serves as the deputy general manager of Yangtze River Industrial, in charge of the production environment of zippers; Manager Li also serves as the deputy general manager of Yangtze River Industrial, in charge of zipper sales, material procurement, etc. Just right, then one left and one
Please assist me to expand the scale of Yangtze River Industries."
Bao Chunlai was hesitant to speak, but finally thought about it and decided to forget it. There were only three months left before the Chinese New Year, so he would complete the expansion of production for his boss.
As for competing with him in the future, he is not worried at all. No matter how fast his boss learns, he is not as experienced as him; Yangtze River Industry has expanded several times, and everyone produces by hand. There is no big fish eating the small fish. His handicrafts
Workshops also have room for survival.
"yes"
"Okay, boss"
Next, Lin Zhichao arranged for Li Gaofu to recruit workers and management talents, and set up the sales department, purchasing department, technical department, etc. At the same time, he had to start purchasing raw materials-aluminum alloy and copper.
To this end, Lin Zhichao injected his last 40,000 Hong Kong dollars into Cheung Kong Holdings. If it was not enough, he could also withdraw tens of thousands of Hong Kong dollars from Cheung Kong Holdings.
After some arrangements, Bao Chunlai was immediately confused, hesitant to speak, but in the end he cooperated honestly.
Since Lin Zhichao served as the general manager of Cheung Kong Holdings, he then divided his career into two. The running of the two companies did not matter which one was more important. On the contrary, since Yangtze Real Estate was on the right track, Lin Zhichao's time was still directed towards Cheung Kong Holdings.
tilt.
"Mr. Tang"
Lin Zhichao came home on time again, and happened to meet Tang Zhongyuan (change the previous name) and his family who were also returning home, and took the initiative to say hello.
In fact, it has been more than a month since Tang Zhongyuan and his family moved here, and Lin Zhichao has only met Tang Zhongyuan twice; as for his family, this is the first time.
This is a family of six, Tang Zhongyuan and his wife, two daughters, two sons, and a maid behind them.
Tang Zhongyuan said happily: "Mr. Lin is really a busy man. He leaves early and comes back late every day. Some time ago, I saw the governor attending the start of construction on your site. I didn't expect your business to be so big."
While Lin Zhichao was surprised that the Tang sisters were beautiful, he said to Tang Zhongyuan without changing his expression: "You're flattering me! Everyone calls me a 'debt guy'. When I go abroad, banks want to send people to follow me, so what you see is all lies."
of."
"Pfft" a silver bell-like smile sounded.
It turned out to be the younger sister of the Tang sisters. I couldn't help but laugh out loud. I saw that she was full of agility and very beautiful, but she was only fourteen or fifteen years old, almost the same as my own sister.
On the other hand, the elder sister of the Tang sisters, although she also suppressed her smile, was not 'excessive' at all. Instead, she was elegant and graceful, with a hint of melancholy. Although she was not as beautiful as her younger sister, she was not much worse. She was a great beauty.
"Caiying!" Mrs. Tang called out to her daughter unreasonably.
Tang Zhongyuan also smiled at this time. He saw that Lin Zhichao was neither arrogant nor impetuous. He also had the sophistication of a veteran businessman and the vigor of a young man, which was really rare.
Ever since, Tang Zhongyuan began to introduce his family to Lin Zhichao.
"Lin Sheng, this is my wife Song Qiaoling!"
"Hello, Mrs. Tang!"
"Hello Mr. Lin!"
"These two are my daughters, the eldest daughter Tang Caiyun and the youngest daughter Tang Caiying!"
"Hello, Miss Tang"
"Hello, Mr. Lin" "Hello, brother Lin"
"These two are my sons, the eldest son Tang Zhiqian and the younger son Tang Zhiyue."
"Hello, brother Lin"
"well"
After some introductions, Lin Zhichao and Tang Zhongyuan started chatting downstairs, while Song Qiaoling took her family back to the house.