Chapter 288 Changxing’s Influence and the First Comic IP
It is difficult to break into a mature traditional home appliance market. Even if you can succeed, you will need to spend a lot of time, money, and resources. It even requires a ZZ background;
The fact that Japanese products can enter the US market successively and achieve success is also a combination of many factors.
It is difficult for Hong Kong companies to replicate such operations. Therefore, they can only do something that is not available on the market first and take the opportunity to open up the market.
After that, following the supermarkets led by Wal-Mart, in the future, with stronger resources, funds and connections, and the maturity of Hong Kong's electronics industry chain, we can enter the traditional home appliance market.
Of course, opportunities are also important. For example, Liu took advantage of the energy crisis in the United States to make hundreds of millions in the electric fan market.
June 16:
Yang Wendong was looking at some information in his office when suddenly there was a knock on the door: "Dong dong dong~".
"Come in." After Yang Wendong said that, he found that the people coming were Lin Haoyu and Zhao Liming. They were holding electric mosquito swatters that had just been launched on the market.
Yang Wendong asked curiously: "Why did you bring an electric mosquito swatter here?"
After the two sat down, Zhao Liming said with a smile: "I just came back from Shuiwutong Mountain. There are too many mosquitoes there, so I just took it with me for fun."
"How are the people there now? Yang Wendong asked.
Zhao Liming replied: "It's better now, at least I'm not starving anymore. I heard that many people didn't even have anything to eat at the beginning. Later, after Mingpao made the matter public, social groups began to donate supplies. Some of them have finally arrived.
The Hong Kong government and some charity teams have started to make porridge and distribute bread or steamed buns there, so they won’t have anything to eat at the moment.”
“Yes, I know. It's too late," Yang Wendong sighed.
Although we know that many refugees have entered Hong Kong, the New Territories are still relatively large. These people were running around and even JC could not be found;
Later, the Hong Kong government used resources to gather people in Shuiwutong Mountain. With Jin Yong's advance notice, Yang Wendong was able to donate food.
Lin Haoyu said: "Brother Dong, in fact, there were these people last year, but they only became large-scale this year. It would be good to be able to ensure their food supply now;
Especially The news has spread, Shui Wutong Mountain If there is food, other people, unless they can find local jobs, should go there."
"Well, is there water over there?" Yang Wendong asked again, the water in Hong Kong is for ordinary citizens. Problems are starting to arise, let alone this group of people.
Lin Haoyu said: "This is not a problem. There is some water storage capacity in Shuiwutong Mountain. The refugees can just drink the water directly. It is just unclean and prone to diseases, especially diarrhea."
Yang Wen The host said: "Go to Zhou Haoran from Watsons and ask him to give you a batch of anti-diarrheal medicine. The refugee population does not eat well, so diarrhea is still a bit dangerous."
Normal people have diarrhea. Even if I don't take medicine, it only takes two days of suffering and it will be over.
But for weak people, once diarrhea is not controlled well, it will be life-threatening;
Many minor diseases in this world are also fatal, just because modern medicine has developed, otherwise, it would be In ancient times, a cold could kill an emperor, which is why the ancients didn't like bathing.
"Okay." Lin Haoyu said happily: "If there is medicine, it will be much more convenient."
Yang Wendong asked again: "Do you know how many people are there on Shuiwutong Mountain now?"
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Lin Haoyu replied: "It's hard to count the exact number, but according to statistics from the Hong Kong government, it is about 30,000 people. It is estimated that there were 100,000 more people in Hong Kong in the first half of this year. The others went to various different places. "The Hong Kong government will probably be busy for a while," Yang Wendong said.
These people will actually become the foundation of Hong Kong's industrial development and economic development in the future. Even if they are at the lowest level, as long as they stay, they will be able to create wealth.
But now, things are in a state of chaos. The Hong Kong government is also very busy. It would be too expensive to take care of it, and it cannot withstand the pressure of public opinion.
Lin Haoyu said: "Yes, although we also participate in donations, the biggest investment is still from the Hong Kong government."
"Well, this is also the responsibility of the government." Yang Wendong smiled Said: "The Hong Kong government will basically solve the food problem, and then we will focus on solving the health problem. "In terms of health."
"Okay." Zhao Liming said again: "Brother Dong, Elena found us this morning and said that they were planning to purchase a batch of tents and wanted us to help;
We can’t refuse this, so we came to find you.”
"Elena? Why doesn't she come to me?" Yang Wendong asked.
This white man who helped him a lot in the early days of his business, and who has been committed to solving the poverty problem of Hong Kong civilians, made him respect him very much.
Zhao Liming said: "Maybe it's because Brother Dong, your status is getting higher and higher now. I guess she won't come to you if it's no big deal."
"Okay, since She has already spoken, and it is charity and helping the Chinese, so you can cooperate with the Hong Kong government." Yang Wendong nodded and agreed. : "However, the Hong Kong government itself should also bear the responsibility. We can provide appropriate measures."
The early principle of the Evergreen Charitable Foundation was to only save lives and emergencies, or solve the most basic survival problems of some Chinese people, and not to care about other things. Funds are also limited. Within limited funds, if you want to do your best, you can only give up part of it.
Giving tents to refugees is naturally part of charity, which is right, but if the money is used to buy food and medicine, it may be able to help more people. This is a matter of trade-off.
But now that Elena has spoken, she naturally has to give her some face.
"Okay, I will negotiate with her later." Zhao Liming agreed: "It's just that the number of people over there is increasing, and it feels like neither the Hong Kong government nor us can take care of them more and more. It's coming."
Yang Wendong shook his head and said: "This matter can be solved within our capabilities. It is impossible to solve it. We can only wait for the social economy to slowly digest it."
The short-term pain will be beneficial to the economy later.
In particular, most of these people are still educated, which is still different from the black people who fled to Europe from Africa a few decades later. As long as they are used well, they still have value.
In the afternoon, Yang Wendong called Wei Zetao.
"Sorry, Yang Sheng, the ferry is blocked, I've been waiting for a long time." Wei Zetao said after entering the office.
"It's okay, it's not an urgent matter. It doesn't matter if it's a little late." Yang Wendong gestured to sit down and said.
"Thank you." Wei Zetao added, "I heard that the Hong Kong government is discussing to build a bridge or a tunnel in Victoria Harbor. No matter which one is built, it will be much more convenient to travel back and forth in the future."
"I'm afraid that the two models are at odds, and I haven't been able to decide." Yang Wendong said with a smile: "I am a member of Tsim Sha Tsui, and some people have asked my opinion on this matter. My idea is to build a tunnel.
But within the Hong Kong government, many people support the construction of the bridge, and neither of the two factions will give in. It is estimated that it will not be settled so soon."
As a traveler, Yang Wendong naturally knows that these two disputes will continue to be debated for several years. It was not finalized until 1965, but the economic crisis hit again later. Then it was not until 1969 that the Hung Hom Cross-Harbour Tunnel project was officially approved, and it was not completed until 1972.
There are still ten years to go.
If this infrastructure can be completed early, it will also be good for him. At least the back and forth between the two sides can save a lot of time for himself and his senior officials.
It's a pity that he currently doesn't have the ability to promote this project. It's not a matter of money. The Hong Kong government must make a decision before inviting the consortium to participate.
In a few years, when I have stronger financial resources and the time is almost up, I might be able to participate and advance the timeline a few years.
“There’s nothing we can do.” Wei Zetao said.
"Well, leave him alone." Yang Wendong took out a glass bottle from the side with light cyan liquid in it. He handed it to Wei Zetao and said: "This is the herbal tea made by Watsons. You can try it. Try it."
"I'll try it." Wei Zetao also became interested and said after taking a sip: "It's not bad, it's similar to the one at the breakfast shop."
Yang Wendong added: "Okay, the first thing I'll ask you to do today is that you arrange a truck to go to Watson's North Point Beverage Factory tomorrow to haul a batch of herbal tea to Changxing Industrial Factory;
Then let the workers Let’s try the flavors to see if there are many people who like them, and someone from Watsons will follow up.”
Watsons’ laboratory has also made herbal tea drinks for a long time, and there are many varieties. It was also sent to Carrefour, and then consumers in Carrefour were asked to randomly choose to try it. The staff then asked for reviews, and finally decided which drink to promote based on the final data.
However, the speed is still a bit slow, so Changxing Industrial is asked to help. After all, there are more than 10,000 workers with a decent income, and their opinions are valuable for reference.
"Okay, then it will be a benefit for our company. It happens to be hot in summer." Wei Zetao readily agreed.
Yang Wendong asked again: "The second thing is, how are you finding the people with strong painting skills mentioned last time?"
Wei Zetao replied: "I have arranged for people to go to Japan to recruit people. , but the effect is not very good. People with some ability are not even talked about. There is no point in poaching some people with average ability. There are people like this here in Hong Kong."
"People who are good at drawing comics are big. The probability is that they will be introverted and persistent, so it is probably a bit difficult to get them to come to Hong Kong," Yang Wendong analyzed.
Not only painting, but also some academic subjects, the better people tend to be introverted. It seems that introverted people are more likely to achieve results in these fields.
Wei Zetao added: "However, I found a few people on the Shuiwutong Mountain side who have some painting skills, and they can paint pretty well." "Oh, really?" Yang Wendong asked quickly.
Although the mainland is poor, it attaches great importance to education. Therefore, even due to various restrictions, its large population base and the number of various talents far exceed those in Hong Kong.
The essential reason why Hong Kong is able to have so many technical and business talents is because many mainland elites came here
Wei Zetao said: "Yes, these people are all young people. According to them, they also have a teacher , have better painting skills and know how to edit stories, but I got separated from them;
I am also arranging people to find them now, but it is a bit difficult to find them in the huge crowds. I originally wanted to find them. This person will report to you later.”
"Are you sure this person has also come to Hong Kong?" Yang Wendong asked.
"Sure." Wei Zetao nodded and said, "Their master and apprentice were separated in Hong Kong, so the teacher must be in Hong Kong, but I don't know where he is."
Yang Wendong thought about it. Thinking about it, he said: "Since they are all painters, it should be no problem to draw his teacher's appearance, right?"
Wei Zetao said: "I have already I asked them to draw it and arranged for people to look for it. What is certain is that this person is not in several refugee gathering places. He may have infiltrated into a certain town and worked illegally, which is difficult to find. "
< br>"Enter the town?" Yang Wendong frowned and thought for a while, then asked: "I remember that many of Changxing Industrial's orders were given to several big gangs in Hong Kong?"
"Yes." Wei Zetao understood: "Yang Sheng wants them to find someone?"
The scale of Changxing Industrial is absolutely No. 1 in Hong Kong. Even if several businesses are separated, they can Ranked in the top five.
However, Changxing Industrial does not make many production orders itself, but gives them to other suppliers. Any small order can make other factories full of fat, including some gang factories.
These gangs can receive legal and profitable business, and they all regard Changxing Group as their boss.
After all, who would be willing to break the law if you can make money legally? Even if the money is not free and the face is large, who would dislike having another way to make money? He can still be upright, and he can also raise a large number of brothers.
It's just that in recent years, Changxing Industrial generally doesn't ask them to do anything, and everyone just does business safely.
“Yes, they have their method.” Yang Wendong said: “I don’t want to know what method it is, but it will be fine if we can find someone.”
“Okay, I will arrange it right away. Go and notify them." Wei Zetao nodded.
Yang Wendong said again: "Look for someone, be polite, don't hurt or scare them."
"Understood."
At night, an old factory in Tsim Sha Tsui:
Several fierce-looking people with tattoos gathered together, but they were in awe of an elegantly dressed middle-aged man directly above them.
"Brother Tao, why are you calling us here so urgently?" asked a scar-faced man.
Brother Tao smoked a cigar, took out a few portraits, and said: "This person, named Wu Hailin, may be hidden somewhere in the Kowloon Peninsula. You need to find him as quickly as possible."
"Just a portrait? Is there any other news?" Scarface was a little embarrassed: "There are millions of people in the Kowloon Peninsula. Just a portrait is like finding a needle in a haystack?"
"You know something about culture." Brother Tao said coldly: "Didn't you brag before that you had people all over Hong Kong and Kowloon? Why can't you find anyone now?"
"Brother Tao., I I just want to find this person as soon as possible." Scarface immediately broke into a cold sweat.
Brother Tao said: "This person is what a big shot is looking for. Remember, use all resources to find him. Several other gangs are also looking for him. Whoever can find him will be able to live a better life in the future. Days."
"Brother Tao, who is the big shot?" asked another person.
“You don’t need to know this. In short, one word can affect the fate of our gang.”
Brother Tao said seriously again: "Remember, this is a guest. The big shot said, be polite. When you ask your men to find someone, be polite. If you bump into someone, I will send him to the sea to swim with the sharks."
"I understand, Brother Tao." Everyone agreed, and at the same time they were very curious. Who is so powerful? Is it the top brass in the Z world in Hong Kong?
Three days later:
In Yau Tsim Mong District, a man of about 40 years old was washing dishes in the kitchen of a restaurant.
"Mainland boy, hurry up and wash up, there are not enough plates." A female roar came from the store.
The man didn't reply and worked hard. Although he was often bullied and he didn't get paid, it was good to have something to eat and a place to sleep at night. He didn't dare to feel dissatisfied.
Suddenly, an unusual sound came from the store. After a while, the proprietress led several young people to the kitchen.
The dishwashing man looked at the trembling proprietress and heard the two of them whispering something. The young man also had a portrait in his hand.
"Wu Hailin?" the leader asked.
"Yes!" Wu Hailin's expression changed, but he knew that since the other party had found him, there was no point in hiding it anymore.
But he couldn't figure out why someone would look for him specifically. With tens of thousands of people coming to Hong Kong, he wouldn't be treated like this, right?
"Hahaha." The leading man was overjoyed, and then immediately stepped forward, bowed and said: "Wu Sheng, please don't do this yet. Our boss wants to see you. There is already a car waiting for you outside. "
"Huh?" Wu Hailin was dumbfounded, and the lady boss next to him was also confused.
How come a mainland boy is treated so politely by the bullies on this street?
Wu Hailin asked: "Who is your boss?"
"It's Mr. Tao." After the man finished speaking, he found that Wu Hailin's expression did not change, and said again: "Don't worry, it's a good thing."
Wu Hailin could only follow him as he was stared at by several young people, leaving behind I got off the curious landlady.
On June 18, Wei Zetao brought several people to Changxing Building.
"Yang Sheng, this is Wu Hailin and Wu Sheng. His paintings are very wonderful." Wei Zetao introduced with a smile.
"Hello, Wu Sheng." Yang Wendong also said politely.
Wu Hailin quickly said politely: "Hello, Yang Sheng."
In the past few days, he was first treated like an uncle by the gang boss in Tsim Sha Tsui, and then he met Wei Zetao.
After some understanding, he learned that he was being sought out by a top Chinese tycoon in Hong Kong, also because the other party needed a talent in painting.
Yang Wendong smiled and said: "Please sit down."
After a few people sat down and exchanged greetings, Yang Wendong said: "Sheng Wu, I wonder if you can draw one for me. Portrait? ”
Naturally, he needs to test his future as an artist in the comics business.
"Okay." Wu Hailin agreed.
Then Yang Wendong waved, and various ink painting tools and papers were delivered. These were already prepared.
Yang Wendong sat still, while Wu Hailin was painting opposite him. After about ten minutes, he said: "The painting is done."
"It's very fast." Yang Wendong stepped forward. , when I look at the portrait, it’s really quite similar, and the colors are well-done.
"Very good." Yang Wendong praised. He has also found some people to draw himself in the past few years, but this one is the best.
Wu Hailin said with a smile: "I just make a living. During the Anti-Japanese War, I made a living by painting."
"Okay, then I hope you can help me make a painting. "Animation set." Yang Wendong described: "It's a fairy tale, the plot is like this
The gods suppressed the snake spirits and scorpions that caused harm to the world, and rescued an old man at the foot of Hulu Mountain when he went up the mountain to collect medicine. The pangolin was stuck in a crack in the stone. Under the guidance of the pangolin, he found the gourd seeds that could subdue the goblin. After the gourd seeds were brought home safely to his grandfather, his grandfather carefully planted them in the yard, and soon they produced Seven Calabash Babies
Then the Calabash Babies were raised one after another, and each of them has their own superpower. The ability of the big Calabash Child is the same as the ability of the two Calabash Babies
In order to save grandpa, several gourd kids started fighting with two goblins"
The first animation IP he planned to make was naturally the most famous gourd kids in the mainland in his previous life.
PS: Please vote
Who has watched Calabash Baby? They must be born in the 70s/80s~
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