Chapter 326: Running a boat and running a horse is a three-point risk
Author: Lin Zhonggu
Chapter 326: Running a boat and running a horse is a three-point risk
"Hello, Zheng Yaoyang."
Lin Yike showed a sweet smile and shook hands with Zheng Yaoyang, her fingertips gently touching his palm.
The long and narrow red phoenix eyes seem to be able to talk, and the serious look is exactly the same as the crazy one last night.
Lin Yiru looked troubled, his eyebrows stood up, and he scolded: "Okay, don't be so rude."
Zheng Yaoyang is a few years younger than them, but age is not the key, status is the most important.
Destined not to be treated casually like her peers, Lin Yiru apologized: "Yaoyang, I'm sorry, my sister has been out of character since she was a child."
Zheng Yaoyang smiled: "Sister-in-law, it's okay. I'm not one of those feudal old stubborns."
Lin Yixiao chuckled: "Yao Yang said so, sister, please don't make such a fuss."
Lin Yiru had a forced smile on his face, worried that his sister was talking nonsense: "Kong Li, please entertain Yaoyang first. I heard from dad that there seems to be something wrong with him."
"Go ahead, I'm here."
Guo Kongli looked at the direction the two sisters were leaving, bumped Zheng Yaoyang's shoulder and said with a smile, "It seems we still have a chance to become brothers-in-law."
After all, he had known Zheng Yaoyang for so long and had played with him several times. The different attitudes when meeting the two sisters were enough to show that he was having an affair with his sister-in-law.
"Who can say for sure what the future will bring?"
Zheng Yaoyang smiled, but did not give an accurate answer. Although he was just playing for fun, Guo Kongli is now Lin Yike's brother-in-law.
Guo Kongli understood and stopped talking about this topic. He asked about the conversation with his elder brother yesterday.
Zheng Yaoyang said: "I found a small way, so I negotiated a deal with your elder brother."
Guo Kongli's eyes lit up and he looked miserable: "Take me with you, brother, he is really poor recently."
Although their mobile phones have high selling prices and high profits, they cannot withstand the huge upfront investment in this industry.
The investment is as high as US$500 million. Although more than 100,000 mobile phones have been sold, the revenue is only US$40 million.
The profit of 40 million US dollars will be used to expand production capacity and repay bank interest, which cannot be touched at all.
He had taken away more than half of Kerry Group's cash. If he reached out to ask for money from his family again, even if his father agreed, the two brothers would feel uncomfortable.
Zheng Yaoyang smiled and said: "It's just a small business. I'm looking for something to do for my people. You won't like it."
He did not hide it, but directly told Guo Kongren the content of his conversation yesterday.
According to his estimate, the investment in this project will not exceed US$10 million at most.
After all, it is reselling food and daily necessities. If the scale is too large, it may turn into an armed conflict.
Zheng Yaoyang didn't expect much profit from this project, but he mainly wanted to prepare in advance for its disintegration next year.
Once he uses shock therapy and uses cheap and almost free natural resources, that is his real intention.
When Guo Kongli heard this, he immediately lost interest. He had also heard about things in Eastern Europe. Not only was the risk of reselling grain high, but the profit was still small.
Zheng Yaoyang asked: "Are you short of money?"
Guo Kongli thought there was a bright future in the dark and nodded hurriedly. Zheng Yaoyang said: "Woodpecker's funds can be redeemed."
Guo Kongli's face dropped, and he did not mention the shortage of funds. He said with a smile: "Actually, it's not bad. It's just a matter of slowing down the pace of development."
He is not stupid. If he redeems the principal now, he will not only lose the profit, but also lose 15% of the principal.
Guo Kongli slapped his forehead and suddenly said: "I almost forgot to serve tea to my father-in-law, Yaoyang, you can do it yourself."
Zheng Yaoyang knew that he was reluctant to part with him and was clearly trying to make fun of him. Since there was no result in this matter, there was no need for him to waste time on Zheng Yaoyang.
"What a fucking snobbery!"
Zheng Yaoyang laughed and cursed,
Go to the buffet table aside to eat.
Weddings and weddings are social feasts, and guests are busy expanding their connections.
The only exception is Zheng Yaoyang. To outsiders, he seems to exude a cold and aloof temperament.
It is also because others need to make friends with him, but he does not need to make friends with others, so when he farts, others will think it is delicious.
The complicated wedding ceremony started at noon and lasted until evening, with lunch and dinner in succession.
According to the custom of Guo Kongli's hometown, there should be three consecutive days of banquets.
Zheng Yaoyang did not participate in the next two days. He went to Zheng's house to sit and drink a few cups of tea, and then returned to Xiangjiang.
After staying at home for a few days, Ma Yun followed him to the headquarters of Global Shipping in Victoria Harbor.
The eldest cousin Su Jiahui is only responsible for the business in Xiangjiang. Business outside Xiangjiang needs to be discussed with Su Haiwen in person.
The two waited in the office for a long time before Su Haiwen hurried over, apologizing: "Yaoyang is sorry for keeping you waiting for so long. I'm really busy at work."
"Uncle, excuse me."
Zheng Yaoyang smiled and said politely: "We have just arrived not long ago."
My uncle has been very busy recently because international oil prices continue to fall, which is good news for the global transportation industry because it greatly reduces transportation costs.
Also since 1985, after four years of depression, the global shipping industry has once again ushered in spring.
But spring is just spring and will end soon, skipping summer and autumn and entering winter directly.
Because oil is the lifeblood of industry, if the price is too low, it will be very detrimental to the struggle of developing countries.
Therefore, with the Gulf War, oil will quickly surge from US$9.5 per barrel to a maximum of US$43.
Even if the war ends next year, the price of oil will stabilize at $30 per barrel.
Because the United States won the battle and gained pricing power, it began to exaggerate energy depletion, protect the earth, and restrict mining.
Since then, the price of oil has remained high, which has also given rise to a number of tycoon countries that rely on selling oil, allowing the United States to take turns cutting leeks every year.
Su Haiwen looked at Ma Yun aside, smiled and asked politely: "This must be Mr. Ma, right?"
"Yaoyang told me on the phone before that if we depart from Malay, there are two routes, namely the Suez Canal and Vladivostok."
"If we take the Suez Canal route, although the shipping cycle is longer and the price is more expensive, we can reach Mokos the fastest through the Black Sea."
"If you take the Vladivostok route, the shipping cycle is short and the price is cheap, but you have to transfer to the railway to cross the Eurasian continent."
Ma Yun looked at Zheng Yaoyang,
I want to ask his opinion.
If you choose the Suez route, the shipping time will be 35 days, but there is basically no need to go by land, which can reduce many unnecessary risks.
If you choose the Vladivostok route, although the shipping time only takes 14 days, it needs to cross the Eurasian continent, and there will be too many uncertain risks along the way.
Zheng Yaoyang didn't seem to notice, concentrating on playing with the golden toad on the table, and asked with a smile: "Uncle, is this gadget made of pure gold or gold-plated?"
"Don't play around, this is your grandpa's treasure."
Su Haiwen snatched the golden toad back and talked about the origin of the golden toad without caring about Ma Yun's choice.
Global Shipping Group's business is spread all over the world. In fact, this small business does not require him to make a decision.
He would make this special trip today because it was rare for Zheng Yaoyang to ask for help from him and come over to connect with him.
Ma Yun knows that she is being ignored,
But it is also clear that there is nothing wrong with people's slight remarks.
He thought for a moment and said seriously: "Mr. Su, we choose to take the Vladivostok route."
Although the Suez Canal is convenient, it has a fatal flaw: it has to pass through European countries.
As for other small commodities, it may not matter, but the meaning of grain, oil, rice and noodles is different.
European countries wear the same pants as Lao America. The enemies of Lao America are their enemies. The goods may be intercepted before they arrive.
On the other hand, Vladivostok needs to cross the Eurasian continent. Although the journey is long and there are too many uncertainties when traveling by land, it can lay a good foundation.
If one day they break up with Kerry Group, or Kerry Group is threatened and refuses to provide goods.
They can also turn to the mainland for help and continue to transport goods to Mokos.
Su Haiwen was surprised. He turned around and found that Zheng Yaoyang was indifferent. He kindly reminded: "Mr. Ma, are you sure?"
As Bao Yugang often said in the past, there are three risks of running a ship or running a horse, which represent shipping and land transportation respectively.
Therefore, Global Shipping accepts that the goods are safely delivered to the dock. It is their business to have the goods on the ship, but they ignore them after they are disembarked, just to avoid the risk of the goods being lost.
Ma Yun chose the Vladivostok route, which means the dual risks of shipping and land transportation are superimposed.
Ma Yun said firmly: "I'm sure."
Su Haiwen couldn't help but look at Ma Yun a few times. He said that birds of a feather flock together and people flock together. There is indeed something good about a young man who can be taken seriously by Zheng Yaoyang and entrusted with important responsibilities.
Not long after the contract was signed, Zheng Yaoyang declined the dinner invitation, and the two left the headquarters of Global Shipping Lines.
"Mr. Zheng, don't you even care?"
From beginning to end, Zheng Yaoyang had no objection at all. Ma Yun was extremely flustered and increasingly lacked confidence.
Whenever Zheng Yaoyang questions him, he can tell his inner plan and his thoughts on choices.
"Don't trust people when you employ them, don't trust people when you doubt them."
Zheng Yaoyang smiled faintly: "I said before that I would leave this project to you, and I won't ask any more questions."
He paused and said: "Across the Eurasian continent, there will be many uncertain risks along the way."
Ma Yun said seriously: "Mr. Zheng, no matter what danger I encounter, I will go all out."
Zheng Yaoyang narrowed his eyes slightly: "This is not a matter of trying your best. You may even lose your life."
The total journey from Vladivostok to Mokos is more than 9,000 kilometers, and it takes eight days by rail.
Nowadays, the political power within the Federation is unstable, people everywhere are panicked, and the red country is no longer pure.
There are too many uncertain risks during this period, whether it is a natural disaster or a man-made disaster.
Ma Yun said firmly: "I will never regret it even if I die!"
Life is about daring to gamble and fight hard. Now a great opportunity is in front of you. If you don't gamble, when will you be able to succeed?
He also longs for the day when he can be like Zheng Yaoyang, who attracts everyone's attention and becomes a master.
Zheng Yaoyang didn't say much because he also agreed with Ma Yun's choice of this route.
In everything, we must be prepared with multiple hands. European and American countries may be stumbling blocks. His worries are unreasonable.
Next, Ma Yun talked about his plan and planned to go there in advance to explore the road and understand the sales channels.
Hearing is false, seeing is believing. They say that the federal goods are in short supply and the people are in dire straits, but they are also heard.
What they need, and whether they really need it, requires him to go and conduct an on-site inspection before he can draw a conclusion.
Zheng Yaoyang thought for a while and said, "Let's wait a few days and I'll help you find some reliable security personnel."
It just so happened that he could use this to ask the housekeeper Zhao Tian about the situation of those people originally sent to the Middle East.
If they can go out to fight now, let them follow Ma Yun for transportation in the future.
As a fighting nation that is prone to fighting at every turn, it is still necessary to be fully prepared before going. Zheng Yaoyang compared Ma Yun's character and did not want him to die on the way.
"Mr. Zheng, I..."
Ma Yun was so moved that he thought Zheng Yaoyang would be disgusted by his insistence on his own actions. Unexpectedly, Zheng Yaoyang's first thought was his safety.
With all his virtues and abilities, he could be so valued by Zheng Yaoyang. I'm afraid his own son's treatment would be no more than this.
Fortunately, Zheng Yaoyang didn't know what Ma Yun was thinking, otherwise he would have given him a slap in the face.
He just wanted to have a younger brother. Mo Min wondered what would happen if he had multiple sons.
Immediately afterwards, Ma Yun showed a hint of shyness on her face and hesitated: "Mr. Zheng, that, this..."
Zheng Yaoyang frowned and scolded: "If you have something to say, just say it. Don't hesitate."
Ma Yun coughed a few times, her face full of shame, and she did not dare to look directly into Zheng Yaoyang's eyes: "Mr. Zheng, the money I brought from home has been almost spent."
His family's financial situation is pretty good, with tens of thousands of yuan in savings, which is already higher than 99% of families in the mainland.
However, the consumption level in Xiangjiang is too high. Although food and accommodation are included, some daily expenses cannot be avoided.
He is following the richest man in Xiangjiang, and his clothes must not be too shabby. Sometimes he is forgotten by Zheng Yaoyang, so he has to pay for food himself.
In the past month or so, I could only get out and not get in, and I only had a few hundred dollars left in my car for the fare.
Zheng Yaoyang was surprised: "Qiao Peizhi didn't pay you a salary?"
"No."
Ma Yun shook her head, her face full of grievance.
"Sorry, I was negligent."
Zheng Yaoyang laughed a few times and suddenly remembered.
He seemed to have told Qiao Peizhi that Ma Yun was not a formal assistant, but just a student.
He is not a formal employee, has not signed the company's labor contract, and has no salary. It is difficult for him to wait until now to say it. He probably really has no money.
"This time when I go to Mokos for inspection, there are still many places where I need to spend money. Don't be hesitant next time."
Zheng Yaoyang wrote him a check for US$500,000 as start-up capital.
Ma Yun scratched the back of her head and laughed repeatedly: "Okay, Mr. Zheng."
In the evening, Zheng Yaoyang returned to the Mid-level Villa.
Grandpa was playing with two babies in the living room. The babies laughed, and he laughed too.
Seeing Zheng Yaoyang coming back, he handed the two babies to the nanny at home.
Go to the study room on the second floor one after the other.
After hearing Zheng Yaoyang's story and plan, grandpa looked very unhappy and sighed helplessly.
Having been in business for more than 40 years, he has never seen anything. Making extra money and training subordinates are all just words.
Zheng Yaoyang's plans and intentions are no longer the actions of a pure businessman.
Bao Yugang said many times that they are businessmen and should stay close to the government and stay away from politics, but it still failed to stop Zheng Yaoyang from approaching the red line step by step.