Chapter 1098 It’s all over(1/2)
"Don't worry, we are always acquiring land."
Fang Shiyi replied that it was Chu Lingyun's strategy to keep acquiring land, and he would implement it. The land was not limited to prosperous areas, but could be any land close to the city center.
Chu Lingyun is very clear about how well Hong Kong will develop in the future. Hong Kong is still too small now. Regardless of the land acquired now, it will become a prosperous place in the future. By then, you can make a lot of money by selling houses.
“How is the company’s cash flow?”
"There is plenty of cash. There are about 300 million US dollars on the books now, which is enough for all current expenses."
The predecessor of Chu Company was Ishihara Trading Company. Ishihara Trading Company originally had a lot of assets and many ships. At its peak, there were thousands of cargo ships of various types.
The quantity is high, but the quality is not good.
When they first moved to Hong Kong, the Chu Company had been working on replacing ships. They borrowed a lot of money from the bank, scrapped and sold all the old ships and replaced them with new ones.
The new ships are larger and can carry more cargo, which can save costs.
Chu's company has been very profitable in recent years and has made a lot of money from shipping. If Chu Lingyun hadn't prevented Fang Shiyi from paying back all the money in the bank, they would not be in debt now.
But without debt, development will not be so fast.
Fang Shiyi has understood Chu Lingyun's operation back then. Regardless of the high interest rate, it has indeed made Chu Company develop better. If it were not for the loan, I am afraid that Chu Company would only be able to complete the replacement of all ships and hoard so much land.
impossible.
It is true that the richer the capital, the more profitable it is.
"Continue to take loans, continue to acquire land, and just keep 100 million on the books."
Chu Lingyun nodded. Since you have money, spend it. It won't generate much interest on the bank's books, and it can't be compared with profits.
You don’t have to worry about acquiring a lot of land. Even if you can’t develop it yourself, you can develop it together with others.
At the worst, you can sell it. If you sell the land you buy now, you will have to pay at least several times the price.
"Yes, boss."
Alchemist Yi responded that there was nothing wrong with the land acquisition strategy. Things are different now. Having been a general manager for so many years, his vision has broadened a lot and he can see the future development prospects of Hong Kong. If he acquires land now, he will definitely make money in the future.
"Don't give up on the dock side. Help me make an appointment with those knights, and ask them to play cards, fish, and golf."
Chu Lingyun has always wanted a dock, but the British are very strict about docks. The current Hong Kong dock will definitely be expanded in the future. He must make preparations in advance to secure a good location in the future.
The dock represents identity, status, and even strength.
The few warehouses he has now are simply incomparable to real docks.
"I'll go make an appointment with them right away."
Fang Shiyi replied that it was not appropriate for his boss to intervene in this kind of matter. After all, he was only the general manager, not the boss.
Besides, the boss has a very high status in the United States, so the boss invited those people to come forward to give them face.
It's different for me. If he goes to make an appointment, those people will give him face.
Even though there are only a few words missing, the meaning is completely different.
Fang Shiyi made an appointment with three people. The three old knights were very satisfied with Chu Lingyun's invitation and agreed.
Chu Lingyun took them out for fun, mainly playing cards.
Play cards to lose.
In a few days, Chu Lingyun lost to them more than one million US dollars. He lost very appropriately. Everyone won about the same amount, about half a million dollars. The three of them were very satisfied. Chu Lingyun did not make any demands.
Just give them money for free.
They don't get this money for nothing, they have to speak for themselves at critical moments.
The three old foxes knew very well that Chu Lingyun was just giving them money and would need their help in the future.
It's no problem to help. Hundreds of thousands of dollars is not a small amount to them, and it was won at the poker table, so the money is more secure.
Hong Kong at this time was not that clean and honest.
It's okay now, but it will get worse over time, otherwise there wouldn't be a department like the Independent Commission Against Corruption.
Chu Lingyun is not afraid of them taking money. His money is not that easy to get. Once he takes the money, he has to do things for him.
Although he is not a gangster, when he is black, those gangsters are not enough to look at him.
For someone who was a spy chief during the war years, no matter who underestimated him, he would pay a very heavy price, let alone if he was rich.
At this time in Hong Kong, having money is not everything, but having money and wisdom is infinitely close to everything.
Chu Lingyun found not only three knights, but also other high-level officials such as the Hong Kong Governor.
He won't mention the dock now. He should build up a good relationship first. When the dock is expanded, he will have a place.
If anyone dares not to give it to him, or if anyone dares to cause trouble, all these people will be in trouble.
Japan, Tokyo.
Inoue stood up from his office chair, stretched and walked outside.
The driver and bodyguard were already waiting and opened the door as soon as he came out.
At the end of last year, Inoue successfully took over as the head of the Special Investigation Department. The young boy who was still a student at the time has now become a mature and steady head in middle age.
Inoue's succession was indeed smooth. Takemoto had started to train him a long time ago. Inoue was the first person around Takemoto and had the highest prestige.
He takes over and others are convinced.
Don't be convinced. The old people who are really following Takemoto all know that Takemoto became the head of the Special Investigation Department entirely because of Ishihara Tōru behind him.
The relationship between Inoue and Hiroshi Ishihara is much stronger than theirs.
Even Takemoto met Ishihara Hiroshi through Inoue's introduction, which completely changed his destiny.
They are completely incomparable.
This is good, Takemoto doesn't have to clean up the old part to clear the barrier for the well.
Besides, he's not dead, he just retreated. If anything happens to the Special Investigation Department, he can come over and help at any time.
He is the vice-president of Yuanjin Shrine and currently only handles the affairs of Yuanjin Shrine. Yuanjin Shrine is also a huge thing and complements the special search department.
"grown ups."
Inoue did not go home, but first came to Genjin Shrine to see Takemoto.
"coming."
Seeing Inoue, Takemoto smiled.
Takemoto already has a lot of gray hair on his head. When he met Ishihara Hiroshi, he was in his prime, in his thirties. Now, almost twenty years have passed, and he is almost sixty years old.
In his eyes, Inoue is still almost like a child.
In particular, Inoue came to see him at least twice a week to report on the work of the Special Search Department, which satisfied him the most. Although Takemoto stepped back, he was still able to control the Special Search Department through Inoue.
Inoue walked to the tea table and made tea by himself, while talking about the special search department.
To put it bluntly, the Special Investigation Department is a knife in the hands of the Americans. Everything must be based on the wishes of the Americans. This was the case when Takemoto was here, and it is still the same after Inoue took over.
For Americans, this knife only needs to be controlled in their own hands.
It doesn't matter who is the minister.
The U.S. commander in Japan has changed several times, but Carl has never left. Not only has he not left, his status has become higher and higher.
Takemoto knew better than anyone else that Karl was actually Ishihara Hiroshi, or someone who was supported by Chu Lingyun.
With him in Japan, the Special Investigation Department will always be firmly in their hands.
This is mutual benefit.
Karl is now a brigadier general, and his military rank in Japan is not the highest. However, Chu Lingyun has been training and supporting him, and with the care of his old leader Mike, there is no problem for him to be promoted to major general.
With Chu Lingyun's instructions, he took the special search department more seriously and would not let the special search fall into the hands of others.
"Sir, when will Ishihara-kun come back?"
After talking about the special search department, Inoue took the initiative to ask Ishihara Hiroshi. Ishihara Hiroshi was the backbone of all of them. Whether it was the original literary club or the current Genshin Shrine, anyone could be missing, but Ishihara Hiroshi could not be missing.
Without Hiroshi Ishihara, Genjin Shrine will be disbanded soon.
First of all, there is a big problem in terms of funding. At present, the source of funds for Genjin Shrine is mainly Holley Company, and Holley Company is under the name of Hosokawa Tomotaka. The Hosokawa family has never asked about matters of Genjin Shrine, but if Ishihara Toru is not here, they will not
Funding may continue.
When Toru Ishihara asked Shun Mizuro to register the company in the name of Tomotaka Hosokawa, he probably had such an intention.
"I don't know. Normally, he will come once every six months at the latest. I guess it won't be too long this time."
Takemoto shook his head. He also hoped that Hiroshi Ishihara would stay in Japan, but Hiroshi Ishihara himself said that he couldn't help himself and needed to deal with some things outside.
Genjin Shrine now has more than 300 members, and everyone came in after being approved by Takemoto. According to the rules or the development of Genjin Shrine, Ishihara Toru should be here during this time.
Just like the original literary club, Toru Ishihara will personally and individually meet all new members who join the club.
Presumably Hiroshi Ishihara will be here soon too.
Takemoto's guess was correct. After the incident in Hong Kong, Chu Lingyun took Chu Yuan to Japan under the name Ishihara Hiroshi.
To be continued...