bookbashuk Chapter 52 Once you get to know them, shouting slogans seems a bit fake!
Chapter 52 Once you get to know them, shouting slogans seems a bit fake!
People in mainland China value personal relationships, and the funeral of Boss Huo years later proved this.
Besides, doing business with Zhang Guohao isn't just about doing favors without expecting any returns.
Manager Zhao spoke to Zhang Guohao without any guilt. The reason he spoke in hushed tones was because everyone else was busy moving goods. They couldn't just chat without working, so they had to be mindful of their image.
"We've also investigated your family's affairs, and I must say, they're quite legendary."
Manager Zhao then glanced at Zhang Guohao and began to talk about the Zhang family's situation.
"Hehe, so we're not going back yet."
Zhang Guohao laughed sheepishly, saying that his family's fiery temper would attract a lot of attention anywhere, but not in a capitalist world like Hong Kong!
Because in the world of capital, if you have money, you can flaunt it!
"I really don't know how to advise you, but I admire what your family has done. All I can do is guarantee the supply of ingredients."
After thinking for a while, Manager Zhao could only come up with this sentence.
Manager Zhao couldn't say for sure whether the Zhang family being in Hong Kong was a good thing. It seemed, perhaps, it should be a good thing. At least if the Zhang family really saw something they didn't like, they could directly take action to uphold justice. They would probably target the foreigners, so the mainland wouldn't have to worry about it.
Boss Huo's fleet has been coming and going at full capacity lately. Apart from leaving some room for the crew, the rest of the ships are loaded with cargo. If it weren't for the fact that they are all old sea wolves at the helm, the ships wouldn't even be able to set sail.
After returning to the dock with the cargo, as his men unloaded it, Boss Huo called Zhang Guohao aside and slipped him another two thousand dollars.
"I heard that you're planning to open a restaurant and bring your family over. This is a serious matter. If you're short of money, just tell me, and I'll help if I can."
Boss Huo slapped the money into Zhang Guohao's hand and said to him.
Boss Huo once again demonstrated his forward-thinking approach as a business owner. In regions with a strong business mindset, there are generally their own business tricks.
Learning how to win over employees is an essential skill, especially in China where Confucianism has a long history. Even business people often talk about benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness.
Although what they did may not have been very righteous, they still tried to be kind to their employees.
If a business owner doesn't take care of his employees, his business is not far from going out of business.
Zhang Guohao is the most capable fighter under Boss Huo, an elite among elites.
If you don't win over talent like that, Boss Huo is a complete idiot.
In this day and age, Hong Kong Island is experiencing its most barbaric environment.
Previously, the million-strong army crossed the Yangtze River, carried out a major pursuit on the southern front, and swept through the southwest—all of these were momentous and spectacular events. Hong Kong Island, a tiny place, could be taken back at any time.
Although the foreigners are tough on the outside, they are scared inside. The Amethyst has been bombarded, and Hong Kong Island is on its way. If they want to take it back, it won't be a matter of minutes.
The foreigners are now hoping that the southern peninsula can gain the upper hand, so that they can hold onto Hong Kong Island and then talk about governance.
Under these circumstances, how can there be any normal order in Hong Kong Island? Of course not!
How barbaric that world must have been! And there were defeated soldiers from all over the world, and who knows how many people gathered on Hong Kong Island.
Hong Kong Island now is a huge stage for crime. If you dare, come and get it. Robbery, drug trafficking, smuggling, gambling, horse racing—all of these are out in the open.
At most, they won't cause trouble near where foreigners live.
In this world, without powerful people protecting you, how can you last long?
Boss Huo is also afraid. Zhang Guohao is so famous now. Not to mention the several times he fought at sea, just take that one time when Zhang Guohao took down two Double Flower Red Sticks by himself. Let Zhang Guohao make a name for himself in one battle!
If Zhang Guohao were to be poached by some triad with a large sum of money, he would at least be a double-flower red stick (a high-ranking official in the triads).
Those scoundrels would definitely be willing to spend tens of thousands of yuan for a tough guy like Zhang Guohao.
However, Mr. Huo has many family members to support, and he also has to pay out family dividends and other expenses. He can't afford to spend too much money, so he can only spend money while playing the emotional card.
Zhang Guohao held the money and looked at Boss Huo with a face full of emotion.
Regardless of why they give you money, if they give you money without you even asking, then the boss is pretty good.
After all, Cheung Kwok-ho didn't want to be a gangster, even though what he was doing now wasn't much better than what gangsters do.
But on the surface, isn't there something important going on?
"Boss, we're all on the same side. If there's a real need, I definitely won't hide it from you."
Zhang Guohao immediately said.
"That's good. Money is useless if you just keep it. You have to use it to make money grow. Otherwise, do you know if this money will be worth anything in the future? I heard that the gold yuan notes from the mainland are still around. A sack of gold yuan notes can't even buy a box of matches."
"If the foreigners stop being useful one day, this money will be worthless. It's most reliable to exchange it for property, or exchange it for gold bars or something like that."
Boss Huo showed support for Zhang Guohao's business venture. Or rather, he felt that if you have money, you should do business, regardless of how much you earn. The point is, you shouldn't be a miser and hoard all your money.
What's the difference between money that's been saved up and worthless? Money that can't be spent isn't money!
"I don't know much about doing business, but my family used to run a restaurant, so I have the skills. When the restaurant opens, the boss must do me the honor of attending the opening ceremony."
Zhang Guohao accepted the two thousand yuan without hesitation and then extended an invitation to Boss Huo.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely go. We're all on the same side, so everything can be discussed."
Boss Huo emphasized the phrase "one of our own" to Zhang Guohao.
"That's right, I will definitely follow in the boss's footsteps, make it bigger and stronger, and create brilliance."
Zhang Guohao clenched his fist in the air, then looked at Boss Huo, and the two of them laughed.
"Alright, go back to sleep."
Boss Huo patted Zhang Guohao on the shoulder and said, suppressing a laugh.
The two of them are quite familiar with each other now. Thinking about it, their conversation just now sounded like they were shouting slogans and expressing their loyalty. It seemed a bit fake. They're on the same side now, so saying too much would only make it seem more fake.
Zhang Guohao waved to Boss Huo, took the money, and went back.
Over the next few days, thanks to Liu San's continuous efforts, the price was finally reduced by two thousand yuan. Zhang Guohao also signed a contract with the original owner, went through the official channels, and finally acquired the land and the two-story building.
With the land and buildings acquired, Zhang Guohao would take Gangsheng shopping whenever he had free time. He also rearranged the layout of the small courtyard house so that Qiu Yanfang and the two girls could live there, while the men of the family would stay in the restaurant for the time being.
We'll buy some daily necessities first. As for how to open and run the restaurant, we'll have to wait for Zhang Qingyang to come and make a decision!