Chapter 22 Development and Supply
After returning to the dormitory, Yang Wendong looked at the several rays of sunlight coming through the high roof, and then looked at the ground which was still a little damp.
Suddenly he wanted to move out of here even more. A month ago, he had insufficient funds and there was nothing he could do about it. As the hope of his career is getting bigger and bigger, this desire is getting stronger and stronger.
After placing the things, Yang Wendong came to Zhao Liming's house not far away. Their wooden house was a little larger than Yang Wendong's, but the situation was similar.
"Your parents are still at work?" Yang Wendong asked.
Zhao Liming nodded and said, "Yes, they went to work. I asked them to resign and join us. Even if they were making rat traps for us at home, they were not happy."
"It's normal, you have to understand. Yang Wendong smiled and said, "They have legitimate jobs and can't afford the risks. Let's talk about it later when you make a lot of money."
This phenomenon exists in any society, and many bosses do it. Because there is no job, they are forced to start a small business.
It is almost impossible for those who have stable jobs in large companies or government departments to start a business. Even if they do, they will inevitably face huge family resistance.
Although the Zhao family's parents' jobs were ordinary and very hard, with 797 or more hours every day, in Hong Kong in 1958, having a stable job was already better than many people.
Zhao Liming said: "I also understand their thoughts, but they are too tired. My grandmother's eyes are almost dying, but she still has to go to work in the textile factory."
"So we have to work as soon as possible. I've made enough money." Yang Wendong nodded.
Money can solve all kinds of worries. If it can't solve all kinds of problems, it means there is not enough money.
To be exaggerated, the root cause of World War I and World War II was also because of money...
Zhao Liming asked: "Brother Dong, now we have taken over the business of six warehouses, catching rats. The equipment is not enough. Otherwise, Haoyu and I will make some more mousetraps.”
Yang Wendong shook his head and said: "It's not necessary. Our energy now should be on setting traps, studying and summarizing learning rules, and learning to read and write.
Making a mousetrap is too time-consuming. , It makes no sense. We could only do this before, but now we have to plan our own time."
Zhao Liming asked: "Then let's find someone to do it and pay for it. Money?”
Yang Wendong thought for a moment and said, “Aren’t there a lot of people in this dormitory who have followed us in making rat traps recently? Do you know the situation of these people?”< br>
The Chinese are a group with very strong learning ability. For example, in Southeast Asia in the future, many Chinese will gradually become local rich people and even control half of the country's economy.
Most of the people in the dormitory are poor people, but when they see others making money from something, a small number of people may also study it and imitate it.
Zhao Liming replied: "Yes, there are three people I know, and one of them also went to Dongcai Market to set up a stall last week, maybe because we didn't go."
"Well, not bad." Yang Wendong smiled and said: "Let's go and take a look. If they do well, we can just buy it directly."
"Buy it directly?" Zhao Liming thought for a while and said, "Yes, it's a lot more convenient. What's the price? "
"I'll talk," Yang Wendong said.
Zhao Liming also stood up and said, "Then I'll lead the way."
"Well, let's go." Yang Wendong followed.
Most of the squatters in Hong Kong are built on uneven land at the foot of mountains. Because the flat areas have long been occupied by people.
In addition, the construction of wooden houses was not planned, and the paths were full of sand, gravel, and dirty water. Various bamboo poles and old wires were inserted between the houses, and a lot of clothes and rags were hung.
Fortunately, during the day, most people go out to make a living, otherwise in the evening, the crowds would be comparable to those on Nanjing Road in Shanghai in future generations.
Soon, the two arrived at the place, and Zhao Liming shouted: "Adu? Come out, Brother Dong is here."
After a while, a lean young man came out and saw Yang Wendong After that, he immediately smiled and said, "Brother Dong, why are you here?" "Come and see you. I heard that you have been doing well recently." Yang Wendong said with a smile.
Adu said awkwardly: "Brother Dong, don't laugh at me. I couldn't find a job, so I secretly learned your mousetrap and wanted to go there. Make some money.”
Yang Wendong found a stone half a person’s height and made it, and asked with a smile: “I heard that you went to set up a stall for a few days, why didn’t you go later?”< br>
Adu replied: "It costs half a yuan a day to set up a stall over there. I sold two mousetraps in three days. I lost money and can't continue doing it."
Next to me Zhao Liming smiled, patted Adu on the shoulder and said, "You Why is Brother Dong just making money with the rat trap?”
Adu said with shame, “Yeah, I also found out that I’m terrible at talking.”
“It’s just natural. Yes, it’s not easy to change.” Yang Wendong smiled.
In his previous life, he had been able to speak eloquently since he was a child and could directly go on stage to host. However, most people do not have this ability, and they cannot even spend a long time exercising.
This thing seems to be just like art, it depends on talent.
Adu asked: "Brother Dong, why did you come to me?"
Yang Wendong did not answer directly, but asked: "You still have so many bamboos here, that is, you still have so many bamboos here. I’m making a mousetrap, who am I making it for?”
Adu replied. Answer: "I made some for some vegetable sellers in the East Market when setting up stalls a few days ago. When they were selling vegetables, they sold some."
"A little clever." Yang Wendong nodded, Question: "How many did you sell them?"
Adu raised two fingers and said: "2 cents."
"Well, not bad." Yang Wendong said again: "How about selling us some?"
Adu He was overjoyed and said, "Okay, Brother Dong, how many do you want?"
"Not a few, but hundreds." Yang Wendong said.
“Hundreds?” Adu was a little in disbelief.
Yang Wendong stretched out his right hand and said: "However, I can only give you 5 cents each."
"5 cents?" The happy expression on Adu's face disappeared and he said: "Brother Dong, Are you bargaining too hard?”
“It’s up to you whether you want to do it or not. Don’t forget that I made the mouse trap first. I know its cost very well,” Yang Wendong said with a smile. .
The bamboo in the back mountain comes from waste building materials, and the quantity is almost endless. The only cost of the mousetrap is labor. According to their previous experience, one person can make almost 30 of them a day.
As for the dormitory, if you want to earn 1.5 yuan a day, you have to work very hard, which is much more tiring than making a mousetrap.
Adu said: "If you add another penny, it will be 30 cents a day. I might as well eat a bowl of wonton noodles."
"That won't work. You know whether you can make money or not." Yang Wendong had no idea at all. Willing to give in.
"Okay." Adu thought for a while and agreed.
Yang Wendong nodded and said, "Okay, let's take some away today, Liming, and the money will be settled on the spot."
Zhao Liming smiled and said, "Okay."
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