Chapter 380 Everyone Knows
The biggest problem in buying a ship is finance. Just like real estate, as long as Japanese and Hong Kong banks are willing to cooperate, it will ultimately be a problem of interest.
For ordinary shipping companies, interest is very important, and risks must be controlled. Otherwise, if the profits from future operations cannot repay the loan, they will definitely die; but for time travelers, knowing the future , which made him dare to make a big bet.
Of course, time travelers are not fools. If they give banks high profits, then banks will naturally give themselves "high-risk" loans with larger amounts, or other equivalent conditions.
Everything is fair, business has its own balance, and Yang Wendong uses his own advantages to develop himself quickly.
Changxing Shipping soon split into two groups. Zheng Yuhua led some people to Japan to negotiate cooperation with Japanese shipyards and banks. In Hong Kong, another vice president of the company negotiated with two British banks.
No matter which side it is, the headquarters office of Changxing Group is also involved. At the same time, because the funds involved are relatively large, Yang Wendong is always paying attention and needs to understand all the situations every few days.
The time soon came to the middle of the month, and a wave of cold air came, bringing cooling to Hong Kong and a little rain. The drought was basically alleviated a lot.
The sound of pattering made Yang Wendong, who was sitting under an umbrella next to the swimming pool, look in a daze at the waves of water in the pool.
“What are you thinking about?” Bai Yushan walked over and wiped her forehead with a tissue on the table.
Yang Wendong turned around and asked: "Why don't you bring an umbrella?"
"It's quite comfortable to get wet with this little rain." Bai Yushan said with a smile: "It's less water than washing your face. Just wash your skin."
Yang Wendong said: "Well, forget about this short distance, you still have to be careful when going long distances in the future."
"Okay, what are you thinking about. What?" Bai Yushan asked.
Yang Wendong pointed to the swimming pool in front and said: "Seeing so much water makes me feel relieved. Hong Kong's drought is finally coming to an end."
Bai Yushan said: "It is true that there is not much water shortage in winter, but this summer, are you afraid that there will be another drought?"
Yang Wendong shook his head and said: "It should not be the case. This winter, the rain in South China will Much better than the same period last year, that summer , there is a high probability that it will not be as extreme as last year.”
Although meteorological satellites are not yet popular in Asia, the Chinese civilization has thousands of years of historical experience, and it can probably be guessed. Of course, it is also It cannot be said to be absolutely accurate.
"I hope so." Bai Yushan nodded and asked: "What should you do with the dozens of old ships you have?"
Yang Wendong said with a smile: "Continue operating. In recent years, Asia’s economy has been getting better and better, and the demand for ocean trade has also become higher and higher. My old ship can only go to Southeast Asia.”
In the 1970s, the Four Asian Tigers emerged. However, this process did not happen overnight, but developed gradually. This process will inevitably be accompanied by a long-term gradual increase in trade volume.
What you have to do is to seize this opportunity in the 1960s, because the whole of Asia, basically Hong Kong, has a stable and sufficient number of ocean shipping companies, fleets, talents, and supply facilities. Wait, after these things become large-scale, it will be difficult for other countries to compete.
There are many islands in Southeast Asia. Many countries are composed of many islands. Coupled with the large population, the demand for shipping is very high. At the same time, due to economic reasons, the low cost of old ships is not suitable for them. It’s more cost-effective. If you encounter extreme situations and park your car in the sea, it’s easy to save because it’s closer to the coast.
Bai Yushan smiled and said: "That's good. Second-hand ships are not suitable for European and American business due to risks and legal reasons. They are very suitable here in Southeast Asia, and it is convenient to return to Hong Kong for repairs."
"You know quite a lot, right?" Yang Wendong asked in surprise.
In this era, without the Internet, it is very difficult for ordinary people to understand things in other industries and fields. They have to ask people, or look up relevant information, etc., especially if it involves very professional or legal medicine, etc. related questions.
Bai Yushan said: "It's not too much. I asked a friend of mine in college to give me some books on global shipping, and I also learned something about Zheng Yuhua."
"Why are you looking at these? Are you also interested in shipping?" Yang Wendong asked again.
Bai Yushan shook her head and said: "I'm not really interested, it's just your career. I also want to know more about your career."
"Yeah, that's fine, I know a little bit about it. It's okay." Yang Wendong nodded and said: "Europe and the United States have very high requirements on ship life and maintenance, and the distance is long, so it is basically more cost-effective to transport it by new ships."
Bai Yushan asked again: "Then I heard in the market that you are going to buy a new boat. Is it true?"
"Yes." Yang Wendong said: "This matter has not been completely determined yet, so I also I didn’t tell you, but it will be soon.”
The purchase of large ships involves silver. There are too many people in the banking institutions, several shipyards, and your own company, and it is almost impossible to keep it absolutely confidential;
When your senior executives went to the Japanese shipyard, this matter had already been reported by the industry. People know it, and in the same way, if other shipping companies buy ships, they can also know it.
However, how many boats and how big they will buy are top secrets, and only a few people know.
"It seems that you are really preparing to become the shipping king of Hong Kong?" Bai Yushan said with a smile.
Yang Wendong said: "The Hong Kong shipping king is nothing. Sooner or later I will become the Asian shipping king or the global shipping king."
The shipping industry will still be very popular in the next twenty years. The profit is as high as that of some monopoly companies in cutting-edge technology industries. Of course he will work hard to become a world shipping king like Bao Yugang.
As for 20 years from now, although there will be many crises, shipping will always be in urgent need. As a prophet, I can easily avoid those shipping crises. I can even operate in reverse and take advantage of the dip like in the real estate industry. The most important thing is that every large-scale ship order made by a shipping company can make many countries give themselves three points of face. In his peak period, Bao Yugang was always accompanied by the president when he went to some small countries. When he went to France, the five permanent members , the minimum is ministerial level accompanying.
One order can determine the fate of tens of thousands of people. This is status. No matter how big Li Jiacheng's real estate speculation is, if he didn't have a good relationship with the mainland in the early stages of reform, he can easily be manipulated by a local official.
"Well, Brother Dong, you are really ambitious." Bai Yushan said with a smile.
Any woman will be happy if her man becomes the top person in the world.
Yang Wendong added: "Speaking of ships, I am going to go to Europe and book a large luxury cruise ship, the kind that can go offshore, so that our family's entertainment will be much more fun in the future. ”
In the early years, I worked hard to start my own business and became a billionaire in Hong Kong. Now, it’s time to make my life more chic.
Luxury houses have long existed. Although they are not the biggest and best location in Hong Kong, there is not much room for improvement in this aspect. There are also luxury sports cars and the like, but Yang Wendong doesn't like them very much. Besides, for safety reasons, he also This high risk driving game cannot be played.
As for all kinds of luxury cosmetics, jewelry, etc., they can be enjoyed by his family. He is born with good skin. Even if he gets tanned in the sun, he can recover quickly and never needs any cosmetics.
The most luxurious representatives of luxury goods are private jets and private yachts. In this era, private jets are not suitable yet, so let’s get the yacht first.
"Luxury yacht?" Bai Yushan asked with a smile: "How much bigger than the one we have now?"
Yang Wendong said: "It should be twice as long. I'm going to buy one. Forty or fifty meters.”
"Forty or fifty meters? Isn't that more than 130 feet?" Bai Yushan's voice was a little incredible: "Can a private yacht be so big?"
"Of course, some super rich people in Europe and the United States should already have one." Yang Wendong laughed. He smiled and said: "It's just rare in Asia."
Early There are basically no private jets in the early days, and there are very few large private yachts, because people still think that yachts are just for fun at the beach, and they can go to sea for more than ten miles at most;
Now with the development of the economy, the number of wealthy people He began to pursue luxury, so the yachts became larger and larger, gradually meeting Yang Wendong's needs.
However, in the previous life, there was still no one that could easily reach a length of a hundred meters.
"Then I'm really looking forward to it." Bai Yushan paused and then said: "It's just that now that Sister Yiyi and I are pregnant, we can't go to Europe to see this kind of cruise ship."
"It's okay, I I'll prepare some photos." Yang Wendong smiled lightly and said, "This kind of deal won't be finalized after just one visit. Come."
"It's quite troublesome to go to Europe." Bai Yushan added: "Actually, you can take Yujie with you. She is not pregnant and can move freely. She is satisfied, and so are Sister Yiyi and me. I'm satisfied!"
"." Yang Wendong was stunned for a moment, clearly understanding what he meant.
Bai Yushan said again: "Sister Yiyi and I also know about the matter between you and Yujie. You can figure it out later. You can't let Yujie stay like this, right?"
"Well, okay, I know." Yang Wendong nodded and said.
Although this matter is somewhat confidential, how could there be no news at all? In many cases, this kind of thing can only be handled in this way.
The next day, Yang Wendong came to the Four Seasons Hotel again, and after some tenderness with Bai Yujie.
Bai Yujie said: "Sister came to me last night and asked me to accompany you to Europe to see luxury yachts?"
"Yes, what Yushan means is obvious. "Yes." Yang Wendong said with a smile.
Some things just go with the flow, and then they will work out.
Bai Yujie said: "Well, when will we go to Europe?"
Yang Wendong thought for a while and said: "The day after tomorrow, although it is still a little early for the New Year, but it is still It would be nice to come back soon.”
< br>"Well, okay." Bai Yujie asked again: "Do you have a ticket?"
"What kind of ticket?" Yang Wendong shook his head and said: "Let's go on a charter flight. Cathay Pacific and I have already had one." cooperation in this regard.”
Although he does not have a private jet, he does not go to the airport to wait for the plane when traveling. This is a waste of time. For the super rich, the value of a few hours wasted may exceed the cost of the chartered flight.
This is also the reason why so many wealthy people and large companies will buy private jets when aircraft technology improves in the future. Enjoyment is on the one hand, and on the other hand, private jets can indeed create value.
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