I Want To Be a Rich Man on Hong Kong Island

  Chapter 40 Shau Kei Wan Industrial Zone

  In 1920, some small industries appeared in Shau Kei Wan, starting from Shau Kei Wan becoming an industrial zone, and it has developed to a certain scale to this day.

   Shaukeiwan is a gathering place for light industry. Wu Guangyao chose this place for another reason. Starting next year, there will be many refugees coming here one after another.

  So much cheap labor is just for their own use; these refugees have found jobs again, isn't it a win-win cooperation?

  It turned out that Wu Guangyao came to Shau Kei Wan and planned to lease workshops to establish a garment production company and a zipper production company.

  According to Wu Guangyao’s plan, the garment production company and the zipper production company will naturally have to build factories separately. After all, I am very rich in money now.

  In fact, the first industry developed on Hong Kong Island is naturally the textile industry.

   However, since my future father-in-law is in the textile industry, I only need to do the next industry—clothing production.

  According to historical data, there should be one or two garment factories on Hong Kong Island. By 1950, there were only 40. So Wu Guangyao entered the industry earlier and developed earlier.

   "Mr. Wu, let's go directly to the local government. This should save time." It was Sun Wei, an old Fengxiang employee. Wu Guangyao saw that he was quite capable and planned to let him assist him in setting up two companies.

  "Go, go and ask, the situation of the factory here!"

The person in charge of Shau Kei Wan is naturally a foreigner named Smith.

  I heard that Wu Guangyao came to lease the factory. Obviously, he was very happy. After World War II, Hong Kong Island Pepsi is waiting to be developed. It is a good thing that someone invests.

  Smith smiled and said, "What factory does Mr. Wu plan to open? About how much investment? I can help you find a suitable factory."

  Wu Guangyao looked at Smith’s expression. Although Smith was very happy, he was a bit contemptuous!

  Maybe I am young and feel that I am just investing in a small factory!

"Mr. Smith, I plan to invest in a garment production factory and a zipper factory. I plan to adopt mechanized production, so the plant must be larger. As for the investment scale, it is probably more than 500,000 Hong Kong dollars!" Wu Guangyao said confidently , But I thought to myself, seeing how you react, will you be surprised!

   "What? Didn't Mr. Wu tell a joke?" Smith abruptly stood up from the office chair, with an expression of disbelief on his face.

"Mr. Smith, let me introduce myself again. I am the owner of Lao Fengxiang Jewelry Shop on Hong Kong Island. My financial strength does not need to be questioned." Wu Guangyao saw that this man did not give any hints. It's not good.

   "OH, it turns out that your Excellency is Lao Fengxiang's boss Wu, please forgive me for my impoliteness. After all, your Excellency is so young, if it weren't for Lao Fengxiang's boss, it would be difficult for people to believe in your strength."

  Naturally, Wu Guangyao would not care about these foreigners, because he did not have that strength yet.

  Soon, Smith arranged two Chinese staff, who served as a guide for Wu Guangyao, and went to the spare factory for inspection.

  The factories in the Shau Keiwan Industrial Zone are generally rudimentary, and even have iron-clad houses. This makes Wu Guangyao a little contemptuous. This is not as good as the small processing factory of his later generations!

  It is rare that there are a few decent sets, but they are too small. Wu Guangyao intends to use modern machinery for production, and will not relocate in two or three years.

Seeing Wu Guangyao’s dissatisfaction, the Chinese staff finally said: "Mr. Wu, there may be a factory building that can meet your requirements. But that factory was bombed a little by the war, and many people died there. I. It also means that everyone is Chinese, so I didn’t introduce you.” The Chinese staff obviously thought that Wu Guangyao would care about those superstitions, and he seemed quite kind!

   "The dead are okay. As long as there are more people, you can suppress the Yin Qi. I am an expert in this area. It is a trivial matter. Could you please take us to see!" Wu Guangyao was taken aback, reacted immediately, with anticipation in his heart.

  As for the dead, Wu Guangyao said in contempt, how many people died in the Second World War, should they be afraid of these?

  I didn’t believe in these since I was young.

  The Chinese staff looked at Wu Guangyao with a fearless expression, and reluctantly led a group of people to a slightly remote place in Shau Kei Wan.

  A five-storey high-rise building stands up from the ground, and there is a lot of open space around it. Presumably this should have been a big factory before!

"Mr. Wu, here is a machinery factory previously opened by foreigners. During the peak period, there were 800 workers busy here. During World War II, two artillery shells were thrown here, but the plant was not bombed. At most, the foundation was a little bit problematic. ."

   "During World War II, this was also a concentration camp for the prisoners of the Eastern Army, so many people died here!"

  "Each floor of the plant has an area of ​​more than 5,000 square feet, enough to accommodate 150 workers!"

  Wu Guangyao carefully looked at the factory building, ecstatic in his heart. It was remodeled a little bit. It took 5 years and 10 years without any problems.

  "What price is the lease of this factory building?" Wu Guangyao said calmly, suppressing the ecstasy in his heart.

"This needs to be discussed with our boss Smith, but you can bargain with him, sir, just to say that this was a concentration camp before, and many people died. And there was no one to rent here, and it was always empty after the war." Although the staff is helping foreigners, they are extremely friendly to Chinese in their hearts.

  Wu Guangyao quickly thanked him and gave two red envelopes. After all, this information can save himself a lot of money. It is only natural to give some benefits.

  This is the so-called worldliness of humanity. Many people don’t understand the truth for a lifetime. They don’t understand it until they are old, but it’s too late!

  Moreover, after the establishment of the factory, there are still many things to deal with with the government. The two are obviously a good help!

   The two declined slightly, but were moved by Wu Guangyao's determination and accepted two big red envelopes.

"Mr. Wu, although the two of us are just small clerks, we are clear about this area. If you have anything in the future, even if you order, those who can help you will definitely help you!" The Chinese staff member looked at the hundreds of Hong Kong dollars in his hand and said enthusiastically. .

  I just think that I am a Chinese, and I should be reminded a little bit, I did not expect to get such a generous return.

  I felt a little sad, thinking that Mr. Wu would have to deal with the government in the future, and he offered to come and find two people in the future.

   "Then thank you both of you, I will definitely trouble both of you in the future. Then I will be the host, and everyone will get to know each other! Today I will go to discuss with Smith first."

  In Smith’s office, Wu Guangyao argued with reason.

  It is the big reason that he has invested heavily, contributed to the society, and has political achievements for him;

  There are traces of war in the factory building. I heard people from the surroundings say that it was a concentration camp before. These are the reasons;

  From the rent of 12,000 per year, he just bargained the price to 9,000 Hong Kong dollars, which is quite a saving!

  After renting the house, it is natural to renovate and repaint it. This is naturally handed over to Yaocheng Decoration Company.

  (End of this chapter)