Chapter 193: I Can Give You Private Lessons
Although he occasionally couldn’t control his emotions, he also knew that Zhen Mingze would rather destroy it than give the real estate to him.
He knew his own abilities; even if this industry was given to him, he couldn’t hold onto it and would eventually be screwed over or even killed by Zhen Mingze.
But the clothing transaction that Lu Qiaoge mentioned really tempted him.
Moreover, what Lu Qiaoge said made a lot of sense: the foundation for buying a house is having clothes to wear and a full meal to eat.
But Lu Qiaoge wasn’t talking about the current situation in Hong Kong; she was talking about other regions, such as in the Mainland, where the clothing industry ranks ahead of real estate.
After all, Mainland real estate is all state-owned, not allowed for private buying and selling, let alone speculating on houses.
After thinking it through, Zhen Xi didn’t hesitate and said to Lu Qiaoge, “I’ll have a meeting with the people below, and give you a reply tomorrow.”
This wasn’t urgent; tomorrow it was.
The Trade Group’s office location was set in the Foreign Trade Section’s Reception Office.
The Team Leader was Vice Mayor Xu, who also moved the office location to the Neighborhood Committee.
They specially cleared out a meeting room to serve as the Trade Group’s office.
Everyone worked together in the same place.
Most importantly, international long-distance telephone service was available here.
There was no other method; calling Hong Kong now was just like making an international long-distance call.
On the first day of work, they called Zhen Xi, but had to wait for news tomorrow.
Elder Sister Su quietly asked Lu Qiaoge, “What if Zhen Xi doesn’t agree to participate and doesn’t introduce others to us?”
Although Lu Qiaoge had said in the application report that Zhen Xi or the Zhen Family was the first choice, and if the Zhen Family gave up it didn’t matter, they could cooperate with the Hong Kong Labor Union Federation or the Textile Industry Association; as long as they released the news here, plenty of people would be tempted—after all, what was business for if not to make money?
No one would refuse such a big cake.
But everyone lacked experience, and some were even worried about making mistakes, keeping their distance and saying sarcastic things.
So except for Lu Qiaoge who could stay calm, everyone else felt uneasy.
But fortunately, this was personally approved by the authorities above, so they had backing.
Lu Qiaoge said, “How about arranging for someone on duty? I feel that Zhen Xi will call tonight.”
Would it really happen like that?
Several people weren’t too sure.
But duty personnel definitely had to be left.
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The next morning.
Lu Qiaoge couldn’t participate in training because she had been temporarily seconded to the District Government’s Foreign Trade Section.
Old Hu unusually seriously instructed Lu Qiaoge, “You were born and grew up in 516, your dad and mom are both here, this is your home—nowhere is as good as home.
Moreover, you have to take full responsibility for the Food Factory’s foreign trade orders.
The Factory Leader also said that since the night school has been renovated, it can reopen; wait for the documents to come down in a few days and we’ll start preparing first, but since it was your suggestion, you definitely have to participate…”
Lu Qiaoge had never found Old Hu so long-winded; she held back her laughter and nodded seriously, “Director Hu, don’t worry; no matter how good or tempting the outside is, I can withstand it. Once the grain and supplies are exchanged back, I’ll of course come back to work.”
Old Hu happily nodded repeatedly.
Lu Qiaoge and Qin Hengzhi hadn’t managed to go on a date last night, but after talking with Director Hu, Lu Qiaoge had to go to the Foreign Trade Section.
Unexpectedly, it was Qin Hengzhi who drove to pick her up.
Although today was a training day, it didn’t necessarily require Qin Hengzhi to be present.
Lu Qiaoge’s regrets lessened a lot; Qin Hengzhi smiled and said, “Since you want to participate in training so much, I can give you private guidance, one-on-one.”
Lu Qiaoge said delightedly, “Great, when do we start?”
Qin Hengzhi: “…”
“That has to wait until my partner is free; I have no say in it.”
Lu Qiaoge just chuckled.
Qin Hengzhi put away the smile on his face and seriously told Lu Qiaoge, “Your analysis was correct; Zhen Xi called last night and agreed to our proposal. Prepare to talk formally at 9:30 a.m. today; if feasible, he’ll send someone over.”
He then explained why he knew.
It was because Director Zhou called last night; since the Neighborhood Committee was off duty, he called him.
So, he knew before Lu Qiaoge.
Lu Qiaoge said, “These people look down upon our market and think we have no ability to consume; this time they will be shocked. Of course, if they enter in large quantities, it will also be a considerable impact on our clothing industry.”
Qin Hengzhi said solemnly, “The torrent of the times surges forward; those who cling to the old ways will eventually be eliminated; only by keeping pace with the times can one stand invincible!”
Lu Qiaoge chuckled; Qin Hengzhi’s words were too official.
But many times, some of Qin Hengzhi’s views represented the higher-level leaders’ views.
Qin Hengzhi parked the car at the main door of the Foreign Trade Section and asked Lu Qiaoge, “Will there be overtime at noon?”
Lu Qiaoge said, “It might really require overtime; go do your own things, no need to pick me up.”
Qin Hengzhi was actually busier than Lu Qiaoge; he had to go to the workshop soon and inspect goods in the North District at noon.
Qin Hengzhi drove away, and Lu Qiaoge quickly walked into the Foreign Trade Section.
Seeing Lu Qiaoge arrive, Team Leader Xu greeted her warmly; over there, Elder Sister Su handed the telephone log to Lu Qiaoge without any mental burden.
Lu Qiaoge knew everyone had read it, and even the leaders above should be clear on it.
It was just as she had expected; Zhen Xi, whose situation wasn’t good, couldn’t possibly not be tempted.
Especially since Zhen Mingze controlled not only real estate but also minerals.
Chairman Zhen had many children, and the family structure was also complex; handing such an important industry to Zhen Mingze so publicly, yet making Zhen Xi the heir—Lu Qiaoge was certain Zhen Xi felt anxious every day.
But he controlled little, making it hard for him to carve out his own path.
Lu Qiaoge’s proposal was a great temptation to him.
When Zhen Xi called, Lu Qiaoge picked up; the office was very quiet, Lu Qiaoge sat in a chair with the microphone on the desk—this was a specially made telephone, specially approved from above.
The other team members were all around, listening as Lu Qiaoge suggested to Zhen Xi, “I heard that a clothing factory boss in Hong Kong sold his factory for 100,000 yuan to speculate on off-plan properties.”
Zhen Xi wasn’t surprised that Lu Qiaoge knew so much.
So his half-brother was now riding high.
“Actually, housing in Hong Kong now is the most important.”
Zhen Xi emphasized.
Lu Qiaoge agreed, “Exactly, so the profits in the textile industry have dropped; otherwise, a 200,000 yuan factory couldn’t be sold for 100,”
Even though it sold for 100,000 less, they earned 600,000 two years later.
Without doing anything, just playing cards and chatting, 400,000 was in hand.
Lu Qiaoge stopped there.
Acquiring a few such clothing factories now wouldn’t result in losses.
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Three days later, the person sent by Zhen Xi arrived in Jiangcheng.
He had set out that same day.
Zhen Xi used the hypermarket and the acquired clothing factories, joining with three clothing companies to finalize the selling of donation matters with the Trade Group. Once approved here, Zhen Xi came to Jiangcheng a second time, and both sides signed the contract, with the condition being a donation worth four million in grain and supplies; we were responsible for selling their clothing, with a minimum of 30 million and no upper limit.
If completed, based on current profits minus the donation, they could earn five million; taking one clothing company as an example, they could earn one million in half a month—probably enough to wake up laughing from dreams.
