Extraordinary Genius

by Stayrr

A failed investor from 2017 got drunk and woke up in the 1980s. China is just opening up, and the economy is blooming. There is also the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the bursting of the Dot-com bubble and other financial crisis. He used his knowledge of the future and slowly build up his empire.

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Feng Yu turned towards Mayor Zhang and Chief Lee to explain. He wanted Translator Xue to be a double agent spy!

Didn't this Translator Xue regretted his actions and wanted a chance to change? Why not make use of him in this negotiation?

Zhang Ruiqiang and Chief Lee looked at each other. That's right. Since the Russian Officials had bribed Translator Xue, why should they still be gentlemen and play by the rules? This deal was for Bing City. At the most, they will get a bad reputation. But most importantly, it was the Bing City's farmers that would benefit.

Zhang Ruiqiang and Chief Lee decided to follow Feng Yu's plans.

Feng Yu was happy. This was like war. How can one win a war without using some tactics? But why was Zhang Ruiqiang looking at him in disgust? Zhang Ruiqiang seemed like he had been cheated by Feng Yu. Huh? Did I trick him in the past? Maybe. But I had increased the City Government's tax revenue and the civilians' income.

Feng Yu spoke to Translator Xue for a while, and Translator Xue looked at Mayor Zhang. Mayor Zhang nodded: "You can just do what he said. After this negotiation is over, you will surrender the money you had taken from them, and I will let the matter rest."

Translator Xue was relieved. He only did not have enough money for his wedding. He and his fiancée were working. They could postpone their wedding. But if he had lost his job, then everything will be gone! His fiancée would even leave him!

Furthermore, Feng Yu had told him that if the talks went on as planned, he would teach him a way to let his fiancée marry him.

……

That night, Ivanov and his team were at the Cultural Palace, watching performances. Even though they do not understand Chinese, they still enjoyed themselves.

They felt that the Bing City Government was more inclined towards Russia. If not, why would Bing City Government prepare such performances for them?

They would return back to Russia after the negotiation was over. They would return with a considerable achievement. Australia and Bing City was too far apart. The climate was also different. They felt that Australia was not a threat to them.

After the performance, Translator Xue and Bing City Government Officials sent Ivanov and his team back to their hotel. Translator Xue waited for the Chinese Officials to leave and he secretly returned back to Ivanov's room. In Ivanov's room, there was another Russian Official. He was Translator Xue's classmate.

"Xue, do you have any good news for us?" Ivanov smiled and asked. He was very confident that he would win in this negotiation.

Translator Xue had a troubled looked on his face. Ivanov signaled to his assistant, and his assistant said: "Xue, don't worry. If your information is useful, we will pay you well. We had corporate twice, and you should see our sincerity. The money we gave you should be enough for your renovation and wedding."

Translator gritted his teeth and said: "This time I want 100,000 USD!"

"What? 100,000 USD? This is daylight robbery!" Ivanov stood up. 100,000 USD was more than Translator Xue's lifetime salary. Impossible!

Translator Xue's classmate tried to talk to him: "Xue, we are unable to give you so much money now. Why not you tell me about the information you got first. If your information were crucial, I would persuade him to give you 2,000 USD."

Based on the current exchange rates, 2,000 USD was about 10,000 RMB. This was about Translator Xue's 5-year salary. This was a great offer.

Although the Russian Officials were able to offer more than 2,000 USD, the average income of Chinese was meager. Their offer was based on China's average income at that time.

Translator Xue shook his head: "No. My information is definitely worth 100,000 USD. You will regret if you do not listen to me."

Translator Xue was insistent, and Ivanov hesitated. If the negotiation failed, then they would not get any credits at all. They might even be punished by their political rivals. Furthermore, this sum of money was not from his own pocket. They can claim it as expenses from their government.

If they could clinch this deal, their higher-ups will close one eye and let them off. After all, they were doing this for the good of their motherland.

But this Translator Xue was too greedy. He wanted 100,000 USD.

If he agreed to his demands now, then will he ask for 200,000 USD tomorrow for another information?

"5,000 USD. This is the final offer." Ivanov tested him.

Translator Xue stood up: "Mr. Ivanov, I will leave then. I think you will regret another 2 days' time!"

"Wait, 10,000 USD!"

Translator Xue did not stop and continue walking towards the door.

"Fine. I agree."

Translator Xue returned to his seat: "You had made a wise decision."

"But I will only give you 10,000 USD first. After hearing your information, I will decide if I shall pay you the rest." Ivanov added a condition.

"Full payment of 100,000 USD. I will tell you once I receive the money."

"You are not afraid that I will tell your leaders about you receiving money from us?" Ivanov threatened him.

Translator Xue replied: "Then carry on. At most, I will lose my job. You, however, will disgrace Russia for bribing me. You will also be fired, and even the rest of your team members will be punished! I am only one person, and I will drag everyone in your team down with me!"

Ivanov looked at his assistant and said: "Go and get the Rubles."

"I said that I want USD. Only USD. Once I received the money, I will leave China."

So, this was his last deal. No wonder he wanted such a big sum of money. But if this information was not worth this price, then Ivanov will not let Translator Xue leave the room!

10 minutes later, Ivanov's assistant returned and place a bag on the desk. There were 10 bundles of USD. Translator Xue's breathing became rapid when he saw the bag of money.

Translator Xue reached out for the money, but Ivanov stopped him: "Tell me what information you have."

"Fine. Are you not curious why Mayor Zhang did not appear for this afternoon's talks?"

"I thought he had some urgent matters to attend to?"

"That's right. He was attending to some matters. But did you know where he went to? He went to Shenzhen to meet with the Australian's agricultural ministry's team!"

"What? The Australian's agricultural team is here too?"

Ivanov was shocked. That means China had a backup plan. So tonight's welcome celebrations were not to foster relationships with, but it was to stall time.

"But so what? We knew about this in the afternoon. This information is not worth 100,000 USD!" Ivanov furiously said.

"What if I told you that Bing City's actual target is Australia? The talks with Australia had started since last year. They are only using you to pressurize them. The conditions offered by the Australians were much better than yours. If you are going to let this opportunity slip away, then just treat this trip as a short holiday for you and your team."

Ivanov was shocked. We are……s only the second choice?

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"Repeat what you just said. We are the second choice?"

"What you don't believe me? Then tell me a reason why Bing City's Mayor is not involved such important talks? Why did Bing City send a deputy mayor to negotiate with you? And also, why did he leave in the midst of the negotiation?"

Ivanov was at a loss of words. If he could not clinch this deal, he would not have the credit and would even be punished! Oh, since Translator Xue was willing to tell him this, then that means he had a solution to solve this issue.

"Xue, do you have any way to let us win? You surely have a plan in mind, right? What did Australia offer to Bing City? Tell me. We can also match them."

Translator Xue replied with an arrogant smirk: "Of course. If not, I would also not asked you for so much money. Now, do you think my information is worth 100,000

USD?"

"Yes! Tell us your plans."

"The solution is that your side will lower your conditions and I shall ask my brother to mess up Australia and Bing City's talks in Shenzhen."

"Huh? Your brother can mess up the talks over there?"

"Of course. My elder brother is also a translator, and he is in charge of the translation team for the talks between Australia and Bing City! He needs to verify all the translated documents in that meeting. If he changed some data in the documents, then you will have a high chance of winning. But your side must still accept Bing City's demands."

Translator Xue had followed Feng Yu's instructions. At first, he was afraid. Even his voice was trembling and was worried that Ivanov would find out. But Ivanov and his follower did not notice this. They thought that Translator Xue was too excited to see the money. They will also be excited if they see 100,000 USD in front of them.

"How should we lower our conditions?"

"Tomorrow you should look at me. We will follow our previous signals. If the conditions are those that Bing City would not give in, I will touch my cup with both hands. If the conditions are those that Bing City would give in, then I would hold the cup up to drink water. You will decide for yourself if you are willing to accept Bing City's conditions!"

Translator Xue points to the money: "It is getting late. I should be leaving. If I stay here for too long, people will notice me."

Ivanov held on to the bag of money and took out about half and pass it to Translator Xue.

"What is the meaning of this? You want to go back on your words? Without me, you will not know Bing City's baseline!" Translator Xue roared.

"No, I am not going back on my words. But this matter is not over yet. You cannot take all the money. You will receive half first, and after everything the deal, you will receive the remaining!" Merely to say, if there were no deal, then Translator Xue will only receive 50,000 USD.

Translator Xue stared at Ivanov for a while and back down: "Fine. But I must receive the money before you sign the contract. If not, I will mess up the contract. Trust me, it is easy for me to mess up the contracts!"

Translator Xue left, and Ivanov called his deputies to his room for a discussion. The 3 of them will be sharing the credit and the bribes offered was also divided among them. But their demands would still have to be discussed. Russia's expectation was simple. There must be people farming in the fields, and part of their harvest got to be handed over to them.

The 3 of them did not know what Bing City's bottom line was and what conditions did Australia accepted. The 3 of them decided to look at Translator Xue's signals and decide on the spot.

After leaving Ivanov's room, Translator Xue did not return home. Instead, he went to the City Government.

He secretively carried a bag into Zhang Ruiqiang's office. Only a few people who were still working saw him.

"Mayor Zhang, I had followed Mr. Feng's instructions and told Ivanov everything. This 50,000 USD is from him. I had surrendered everything. After this talk is completed, he will give me another 50,000 USD. I swear I will not keep a single cent."

Zhang Ruiqiang stared with opened eyes. 50,000 USD? What instruction did Feng Yu give to Translator Xue? How come the Russians were willing to give him 50,000 USD bribes?

Feng Yu nodded: "This is normal. No problem. Tomorrow when they ask you, you just tell them that Bing City Government decided to temporarily suspend the negotiations. You will bring those Russians to visit our Bing City's attractions."

Translator Xue was surprised: "We are not continuing with the talks tomorrow?"

"That was our previous plan. Now it had been changed. We are now talking to the Australians. This side can wait. What's wrong with this?" Feng Yu laughed.

Zhang Ruiqiang also understood why Feng Yu made such a decision. This was to make the other party anxious. The more anxious the other party was, the probability of them making mistakes would be higher. This way, it would be easier for them to lower their demands!

"Just follow according to Feng Yu's instructions. Go back first. Be natural tomorrow."

Feng Yu turned to Zhang Ruiqiang: "Mayor Zhang, I thought you are going to the Provincial Government for some work? You should leave now."

Zhang Ruiqiang nodded and patted Feng Yu on his shoulders: "Do not let our City be taken advantage of."

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"What? You saw with your own eyes that the Foreign Affairs' secretary entered Zhang Ruiqiang's office with a bag and he left empty-handed? Feng Yu was also inside the office? Good" Deputy Mayor Xu hang the phone and sneered.

Zhang Ruiqiang, I thought you are a righteous person. So, you are a person who accepts bribes! Hrmp! How can this type of person be promoted? He should not be the executive mayor! Maybe I can take over his position.

Maybe I can work for a couple of years before my retirement. If I go to the Provincial Government, he might even be demoted!

This was a piece of good news. If it were one or two months later, Deputy Mayor Xu would not have this opportunity.

……

Manager Yu of the International Hotel had received instructions from the City Government to give the best treatment to the Russian Officials. Those Russian Officials cannot be leaving the hotel by themselves. There must be someone from Bing City's government accompanying them. This was to prevent any accidents from happening.

There was also another instruction. No strangers should be disturbing the Russian Officials. Hmmm… The phone lines in the Russian Officials' room should be cut. This was to prevent them from receiving nuisance calls, which would disturb their rest.

Manager Yu was thinking in his heart that no one dares make nuisance calls to International Hotel's rooms. But since he had received this instruction from the City Government, then he got to follow. He cut the rooms' telephone lines and told the Russian Officials that they were doing inspections on the telephone lines in the area. It would take one or two days. If the Officials needs to make calls, they can use the phones in the lobby.

Feng Yu saw his plan was proceeding smoothly. Although there were many loopholes, and maybe something might not be going as planned, but he knew that Russia was more anxious than Bing City. There was no way his simple plan would fail!

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Chapter 383 – Life is like a play, it all depends on your acting skills (Part 2 of 3)

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"What? The negotiations will be suspended for today? Bing City had sent people to bring us around the city?" Ivanov was puzzled. Why were the talks put on old? Who the hell wants to tour your city?!

Bing City was just a city covered in snow and ice. There was not much difference with Russia. Russia had better sceneries.

Could it be that Bing City Government was trying to stall time and negotiate with Australia first?

If Australia had gotten a deal with Bing City first, then Russia would be out of this game. No! We must talk to Bing City immediately. Since Bing City Government was trying to make excuses, then I should take the initiative.

"Oh, Mr. Ivanov, you want to continue with the negotiations? There is still time. The land can only be plow in April and planting can only start in May. There is no difference if we can reach a deal now or tomorrow. Furthermore, our negotiation team leader is not in Bing City. There is no decision maker." Chief Lee spoke slowly, taking his time.

"Other than Mayor Zhang, there are no other leaders around? This deal will affect the relationship between both our nations. We view this deal highly, and China should also show some sincerity!" Ivanov insisted.

"Hmmm…… But we had planned the itinerary for your tour and had paid the money. If you and your team is not going, I cannot answer to my higher-ups. How about we continue with the negotiations tomorrow? Today we will continue as planned. I will bring you around Bing City." Chief Lee pretended to give in unwillingly.

Ivanov also dare not to press him too hard. Fine. Tomorrow then. Australia that side should not be able to reach a deal in one day. Translator Xue will definitely help him for that 50,000 USD.

The next day, Ivanov and his team went to the City Government and was notified that Chief Lee had fallen ill! He had caught a cold yesterday when he brought Ivanov and his men around Bing City. He could not continue with the talks today. Even there were other members of Bing City's negotiation team around, they could not make the decisions. Ivanov needs to wait until Chief Lee to recover.

Ivanov was sure that Bing City Government was stalling time. He tried asking about Mayor Zhang but was told that he had gone to another province for work. Who the hell believes such lies. He must be in Shenzhen negotiating with the Australians!

All the deputy mayors are busy? Ivanov does not believe that all the leaders are busy. They knew the way China's Cities operate. A City has at least 7 to 8 deputies around. How was it possible that all of them are busy at the same time?

No. Bing City Government must continue with the negotiations as soon as possible. If not, he would go and find Longjiang Province's leaders! This matter concerned 2 countries. The leaders there will surely take priority in this. Although Russia was no longer part of the strong Soviet Union, Russia was still considered one of the superpowers in the world. They had one of the strongest military strengths. China cannot just ignore them!

Bing City Mayor received the complaints from the Russia negotiation team. The Russian team had complained that Bing City's negotiation team was not sincere in this deal. This would affect the relationship between both countries.

Zhang Ruiqiang had already informed the Mayor about his plan and what was going on. Although the mayor felt that Zhang Ruiqiang's plan was too cunning, this would benefit Bing City. As long as the Russians do not know about this, everything will be fine. Once the contract was signed, it would be too late for them to regret.

The Mayor agreed to continue the negotiations with Russia's representatives personally, and Ivanov was relieved.

The Australian side was only talking to the deputy mayors, and Ivanov and his team were talking to the Mayor. Even if the Australians had better offers, the Mayor would still have the power to override.

But after the negotiations started, Ivanov discovered that the Mayor was harder to handle compared to Zhang Ruiqiang. The Mayor made a lot of demands and were harsher than what had been previously discussed. This proved that the Bing City Government was not sincere in talking to them!

Because of this, Ivanov asked Translator Xue to ask his brother to create problems for the Australian team. After all, Translator Xue had taken his money!

The next day, the City government contacted Ivanov and said that they wanted to continue with the negotiations.

But Ivanov was disappointed. Although the conditions were not as harsh as the previous day, Russia would be making losses if they agreed!

If Ivanov had signed this contract, he would not get any credit when he returned to Russia. He might even lose his job.

Later the day, Bing City relented and lowered their conditions further. This proved that Translator Xue's brother had started creating problems for the negotiation team in Shenzhen. Ivanov thought that this was his chance. It all boils down to how they were able to make use of this opportunity to clinch the deal.

Although Bing City had a high population, there were not a lot of farmers that were willing to work overseas. Bing City Government cannot sign a contract with both Russia and Australia. Other Cities in China can cooperate with Australia. Bing City was located just next to Russia and was the ideal partner for Russia.

In the afternoon, the negotiations proceeded on smoothly. They had come eye to eye on the minor details, but the main issues were still not finalized. Both parties refused to back down.

The land area, leasing cost, duration of the lease, and mode of payment were the main issues where both parties could not find the middle ground.

Bing City wanted the land area to be decided by the farmers, and the farmers will be allowed to cultivate the wastelands. Bing City also demanded low rental, and the lease duration should at least be 10 years. This duration can be extended, but the minimum will be 10 years. Bing City also demanded to pay Russia at the end of every year from the farmer's harvest. The farmers do not need to pay anything before their harvest. The farmers will be paying the rentals themselves, and Bing City would not be responsible if the farmers failed to make any payments. If there were any natural disasters, then the rents would be halved.

Russia's side had different ideas. They wanted Bing City to take up at least 10,000 hectors, and those land cultivated from the wilderness would be charged the same as the fields. After the lease duration, the farmers got to return that land to its previous state. The farmers got to plant back the grasses, and trees. The rentals must be based on the past few year's valuations averages. The Russians used the years where the land cost the most in the Soviet Union. The duration was 5 years. That was the maximum they could accept, and after 5 years, they would negotiate again. The rentals must be handed over before the farming starts. The following year, the farmers will be allowed to use part of their harvest to pay the rent.

There was a vast difference between both sides' conditions. The negotiations came to a deadlock again. At this time, Translator Xue came to Ivanov again and wanted 20,000 USD from him. He would help Ivanov to find out what conditions Australia's team wanted.

Translator Xue had taken 10,000 USD from him on the first day. He took another 20,000 USD in the next few rounds of negotiations. This time, he wanted money again.

Since Ivanov had already given Translator Xue 80,000 USD, yet the negotiations were still in a stalemate, if he refuses to provide translator Xue this 20,000 USD now, all his efforts and money spent would be wasted. If he clinched the deal in his favor, then this 100,000 USD would be well paid.

Fine. If you can help us find out what the Australians were offering, then I will give you this 20,000 USD!

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"You are going to the City Government again?" Li Na pouted.

Feng Yu had asked Li Na to come to Bing City, but Feng Yu had been very busy these few days. He had no time to accompany Li Na. The only thing that made Li Na slightly happier was that Wen Dongjun was staying at a hotel. There was no one to disturb them.

Feng Yu hugged Li Na: "Why not you follow me to the City Government? I should be finishing up my work within the next 2 days."

"I think not. I got nothing to do there. You should come back earlier today. I will prepare dinner." Li Na was behaving like his wife, and she helped tidied Feng Yu's shirt. Feng Yu kissed her forehead, gave a playful smack on her butt and left with an evil laugh.

Things had been going along Feng Yu's plan. Ivanov had already walked into his trap. There was no way for Ivanov to escape. Feng Yu understands more about the situation in Russia than Ivanov knew about China.

Even the Mayor and Deputy Mayor played a part in this trap. It would be hard for Ivanov to not bite the bait.

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"The Australian team's offer was 7 years duration? They can let Bing City lease more than 50,000 hectors of good fields? The exact figures will be up to Bing City to decide? They are still offering low-interest loans? The farmers are also allowed to cultivate the lands there without supervisions? The farmers only need to pay 50% of the rental upfront and the rest at the end of the year?" Ivanov heard the Australian's offer from Translator Xue and frowned.

The conditions offered by Australia was too good. If he were Bing City's officials, he would also choose Australia. He could also provide such conditions except for the rental.

Russia needs this sum of money badly. It was to solve the financial woes of their government.

Ivanov called his two deputies into his room for a discussion. They decided on better conditions for Bing City. If they matched Australia's offer, Bing City would surely pick them as they were closer to Bing City and their country had a better relationship with China. Currently many Chinese dislike Australia due to the Olympics bid.

……

"Mr. Mayor, I had called back and spoke to my higher-ups. We felt that we can offer a longer lease duration. How about 7 years? This is the longest duration we can offer."

The Mayor lowered his head and saw Feng Yu signaled 8 with his fingers.

"8 years. If the duration is 8 years, I think we can still accept it."

Ivanov looked at Translator Xue. Translator Xue was touching his teacup with both hands. Ivanov then turned to his deputies. After that, he nodded: "Fine. We can both agree on 8 years. But since we had given in on this condition, shouldn't Bing City give some concession on the other conditions?"

"The rental must be paid up front for the first year and at the end of every subsequent year. The farmers can use their harvest to pay off their rentals. The rental rates will be based on the average 3 years land valuation. The rental rates should also be like properties. It should be increased by 10% every year."

The Mayor frowned: "It is impossible for us to agree on a 10% increase every year. We will only accept 3% increase in the rates based on the first year rental. Can we pay 50% of the rentals upfront in the first year and the remaining after the harvest in autumn? It would be difficult for our farmers to cough up so much at once. If our farmers have so much money, they would not be willing to work overseas."

"We can agree on the 3% increase. But we must collect the rental upfront for the first year. If your farmers do not have enough money, Bing City Government can help them. If you do not accept on this condition, then there is no reason for us to carry on with this negotiation."

Ivanov secretly glanced at Translator Xue and saw him drinking his tea. Ivanov was relieved. That means Bing City can give in on his condition.

"We do not have so much money."

"That's your problem. There is no such thing as using our land without paying. Unless you agree to a 30% increase in the rental!"

The Mayor looked at Feng Yu. It seems that he would have to take up Feng Yu's proposal.

"We can use another method. We will register an agriculture company and use this company to lease the lands from Russia. The land will be sublet to the farmers. This way, it will relieve the financial pressure on us."

"Fine. But this company cannot be a fully privatized company."

"Of course. We do not have enough funds, and we will need investors. But Bing City Government will surely be one of the shareholders."

"If that's the case, then there is no problem." Ivanov was excited. If Bing City were to really set up a company, then there should be no problems getting the first rental. Furthermore, he does not need to collect the rents separately from the farmers.

"We had already given in a lot on this condition. I wish that you will give in on the condition of land cultivations. The land we cultivated from the wild, should not be registered as our fields. We should not be paying any taxes. I believe that Russia is the same as us. Those uncultivated land will affect the harvest, due to the weeds. If our farmers still need to pay taxes, then they would be losing money!"

"Nonono. Mr. Mayor, those uncultivated lands are also Russia's land. How can the farmers not pay taxes if they are planting crops on our soil? Of course, we will give some concessions on this. How about 50% of the taxes?

"The first year there should be no taxes and the second year, 25% taxes. After that, 50% taxes. There will not be any harvest in the first year on uncultivated land. The farmers would not be able to cover their cost from the cultivation."

Ivanov spoke to his deputies and saw that they had no objections. At the same time, they were looking at Translator Xue. Translator Xue was fiddling with his teacup.

"Fine. We will also agree on this. For the last condition, your side must at least lease 100,000 hectors of fields."

"I can promise you that we will take up 50,000 hectors. If we have the capabilities, we will take up more land. One farmer can only look after 100 hectors at most. They would not be able to handle anything more than that. It is also not easy to get 500 farmers. We will also recruit farmers from the surrounding regions. We have no reason why we do not want to lease more land from you. Maybe at that time, 100,000 hectors might not even be enough."

Ivanov and his team felt that the Mayor made sense too. Then everything should be settled. They should seal this deal as soon as possible. They must sign this contract before the Australians.

But at this time, the Mayor had a new condition: "Loans. I hope that our farmers are able to get interested in free loans from Russia. It would be too difficult for a farmer to raise enough capital to lease 50 to 100 hectors. Even if Bing City Government were to assist these farmers, we should not be helping with all the cost. They still need to buy agriculture machinery, seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. They also need living expenses. All these need monies."

"It is not possible for us to offer zero-interest loans. But we can help you all to get low-interest loans. The interest will be the same as the Russian farmers."

"It must be the same interest rates after your government's subsidies." The Mayor emphasized.

"There should be no problems with this too. So does this means that we have reached a deal?"

"Basically it can be considered so. We will finalize the details in the afternoon, and then we can sign the contract. We look forward to working with you!" The Mayor laughed and stretched out his hand.

"Looking forward to our cooperation too!" Ivanov shook the Mayor's hand.

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Chapter 385 – Old Xu, I am disappointed with you

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To expedite the signing of the contract, Ivanov gave Translator Xue an additional 20,000 USD. Half of the 20,000 USD was for his brother to stall the Australia side.

That afternoon, both parties finalized on the minor details. The negotiation was also as smooth as the morning. It was so smooth that it felt unreal.

During the talks in the past, the Russian Party was arrogant and refused to back down. But today, the Russians gave in and lowered their conditions by more than 50%.

No one knows what had happened. Many people thought that it was because the Mayor had attended the talks with the Russians personally.

During the signing of the contract, Zhang Ruiqiang appeared. He represented Bing City and signed the agreement with Ivanov! But Zhang Ruiqiang does not seem to be pleased.

Ivanov was laughing inside his heart. Australia had almost snatched away this deal from him. Luckily, he had a spy. He had spent over 100,000 USD and finally got this deal, which was worth more than 1 million USD per year. Russia's land will also be fully utilized. The most important thing was the related industries, like pesticides, fertilizers, etc. will give them additional income. Russia would make over 10 million USD of profits.

Although 10 million USD was not considered a lot to Russia, there will not be any abandon fields in the 3 regions near Bing City. This was a huge political achievement for Ivanov. These regions had also finalized some other cooperation with Bing City. This cooperation was not worth a lot, but it would improve the relationship between China and Russia.

After Ivanov and his team left, the City Government had a small celebration. Those that took part in this negotiation were praised and rewarded. But Feng Yu did not attend. He was not interested in the rewards. He took part in this negotiation was because he does not want to see his future profits be jeopardized by the Russian team.

Furthermore, the celebrations were for all the government officials. He was not interested in celebrating with them. Those song and dance performance were too boring for him. After all, a pretty girl was waiting for him at home.

After dinner, when Feng Yu was hugging Li Na and was about to do something naughty, he heard the sound of someone unlocking the door. Both Feng Yu and Li Na quickly sat upright on the sofa.

Feng Danying was shocked when she saw Li Na in the apartment. She looked at the both of them suspiciously before turning and left. She mumbled loudly: "No wonder you do not come over to my place for dinner and gone missing for so many days despite coming to Bing City for so many days. So, someone has been cooking for you."

Li Na blushed and punched Feng Yu: "Didn't you say that sister does not have the keys?"

"We are studying in Beijing, and my parents do not stay here. Someone must take care of this apartment. I also did not expect her to come over at this time. But you see, my sister also likes you. Come, don't think so much. I will carry you to the room."

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"Mayor, I intend to go to Beijing and report to the higher-ups. This agreement is signed with this agriculture company, and that means that not only Bing City, but even the farmers from Longjiang province can also apply."

"Ok. I had reported to the Provincial Mayor. He will send someone with you to Beijing. This deal does not only affect our Bing City. This concerned the whole Longjiang Province!" Bing City Mayor was also the Provincial Mayor assistant. This agreement was also a political achievement for him. He had a high chance to be promoted.

Knock, knock, knock~~~

"Mayor, the party secretary wants to see you and Deputy Mayor Zhang in his office immediately." The Mayor's secretary said.

The Mayor and Zhang Ruiqiang looked at each other. They were unsure why the Party Secretary wanted to see them. They had reported to the Party Secretary in the morning. Why did he want to see them again?

The both of them arrived at the Party Secretary's office and saw two other people in the office. One was Deputy Mayor Xu and the other was the secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection. What were they doing here?

"Come, have a seat. Old Xu, you can speak now." The Party secretary was also puzzled. Old Xu had come into his office and said that he had something important to say. He requested for these few people to be present before he announces. The Party Secretary does not know what Old Xu wanted to say. But Deputy Mayor Xu had been with the Bing City Government for a long time, and the Party secretary will still listen to him.

Deputy Mayor Xu looked at Zhang Ruiqiang and sneered coldly. You are the one that is not clean, don't blame me!

"Deputy Mayor Zhang, I want to ask you why were your talks with the Russians so difficult at first, but after the Mayor took over the talks, both parties can reach a deal so fast?"

Zhang Ruiqiang looked at the Mayor and turned to Deputy Mayor Xu: "Maybe it was because the Mayor is more capable than me."

"Oh? Even if this is true, but as an Executive Deputy Mayor, your capabilities should not be too far away from the Mayor. Is there something going on behind everyone's back?" Deputy Mayor Xu said. He cannot say Zhang Ruiqiang was as capable as the Mayor. This would anger the Mayor.

Zhang Ruiqiang frowned: "Deputy Mayor Xu, what you are trying to say."

"You don't understand? Fine, since you refuse to admit, then I will say it out and let everyone here know. I ask you, did the Translator Xue from the Foreign affairs department came to your office a few days ago with a big bag?"

"That's right."

"Did he leave his bag with you when he leaves your office? Is the bag containing money?" Deputy Mayor Xu smiled coldly.

"Yes. That bag contains cash. What's wrong?" Zhang Ruiqiang replied.

Deputy Mayor Xue had an excited expression on his face and said in a severe tone: "What's wrong? You are accepting bribes. Our country's law clearly states that this is illegal. You are breaking the law! You are not fit to be Bing City's Executive Deputy Mayor!"

Deputy Mayor Xu was waiting for the Party's Secretary and the Mayor to bang the table in anger and the Discipline Inspection's Secretary to suspend Zhang Ruiqiang's duties.

But after waiting for almost 30 seconds, the office was still quiet. What's happening? Why was the Party's Secretary and the Mayor not angry? This was corruption, and Zhang Ruiqiang had admitted.

If all of you does not want to punish your colleague, you all can report to the higher-ups. Based on experience and me reporting Zhang Ruiqiang's corruption, I should be promoted.

Wait, why are these people looking at me like I am an…… idiot?

"Old Xu, we are aware of this, and the money is already deposited into the City's account. That money was the payment from the Russians for their lodging in Bing City."

Zhang Ruiqiang would never pocket that money. He deposited that money into the City's account as payments. The Party's Secretary and the Mayor were aware of it.

"Impossible. How can this be payment for their lodging?" After saying this, Deputy Mayor Xu regretted. He was talking back to the City's number one. But since he had brought this up, if he cannot bring Zhang Ruiqiang down, he would be finished.

"Also, there is another issue. Why was Feng Yu allowed to invest in that Agriculture company which had signed the agreement with the Russians? Zhang Ruiqiang and Feng Yu are close to each other. Don't tell me that both of them did not have any secret transactions."

Hahaha, I shall see how you, Zhang Ruiqiang, explain!

The Mayor shook his head: "Old Xu, how can you, as an experienced official believe in hear-say and accused others before finding out the truth? We had already reported about this Agriculture company to the higher-ups and was approved. Everyone in the Provincial Committee agreed. The City could not take out so much money to set up this company, and we needed Manager Feng's help. Also, this farming in Russia idea was also set up by Manager Feng. He was the one who contacted the Russia Government first. Based on what your claims, that means all of us are suspected to have secret dealings with Manager Feng?"

Deputy Mayor Xu was at a loss of words. Why were the Party's Secretary and the Mayor siding with Feng Yu? What was so good about Feng Yu?

The Party's Secretary looked at Deputy Mayor Xu: "You are just thinking of backstabbing your colleagues and promotions when you should be focusing on your work. I think you are not suitable to be in your current position. Old Xu, I am disappointed with you!"

Deputy Mayor Xu heard this, and his legs grew weak. This was the top leader of the City Government. His career with the Government had come to an end……

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The next day, Li Na went back to the district alone. She refused to let Feng Yu send her back. Feng Yu was grumpy. His sister had disrupted his sex life.

"Oh, you are here at my place for meals? I thought someone is cooking for you?" Feng Danying glanced at Feng Yu before going to the kitchen to get a setup utensils.

"Sis, can you keep this from Mum and Dad?"

"You rascal. How old are you and you dare to bring a girl home? What if she got pregnant? Are you able to continue with your studies?"

"Then I will not attend school. I meant I will disrupt for a year and continue my studies after that." Feng Yu saw his sister's face changed and quickly corrected his statement.

"You better be careful and treat her well. If I know that you betray her, I will ask Dad to break your legs!"

Feng Yu shuddered. No one must know about what had happened in Moscow.

"Sis, where's brother-in-law? Why is he not back for lunch?" Feng Yu was puzzled. His Brother-in-law had already delegated all his work to his subordinates and why was he still so busy?

"Your Brother-in-law had invited the leaders for lunch. He needs to talk to them about the approval for setting up the hospital."

"The higher-ups still have not approved the hospital?" Feng Yu was surprised. His Brother-in-law had told him that he had raised enough money to set up the hospital last year, before the National Day. It had been 3 months. How come it was still not approved?

Feng Danying frowned: "It is too hard to set up a hospital. We need to get approvals from many departments. We still need to visit them one after another in the correct sequence. Your Brother-in-law had been busy getting the approvals the past few months. He even gave up the opportunity to expand his logistics business."

Feng Yu frowned: "Why didn't the both of you tell me about this? I can help. Later I will ask Brother-in-law which department he is stuck at now."

Feng Yu had done the City Government a great help. If he speaks to Zhang Ruiqiang, there should be no problems getting the approvals for the hospital.

After lunch, Feng Yu carried his little nephew and played with him, while his sister washes the dishes in the kitchen.

"Call uncle. Call uncle, and I will buy you sweets and chocolates!"

Feng Yu's little nephew was now over one years' old. His nephew looked at Feng Yu with his big eyes and giggled. Every once in a while, his nephew would drool, and Feng Yu's face was covered with his nephew's saliva.

Feng Yu held his nephew over the top of his head and let his nephew sits on his shoulders. He carried him around the house.

Eh~~~ Little Nephew, why are you peeing on your uncle's neck……

Feng Yu saw his nephew giggling earlier, and he felt happy. But now, he thought that his nephew was laughing at him!

……

Feng Yu returned his nephew to his sister and returned home to clean up. When he stepped out of the shower, he heard someone knocking on the door.

Feng Yu looked through the door viewer and saw his Brother-in-law.

"Brother-in-law, you are back. Huh…… how much have you drunk? What a while, Sis had prepared some soup for you to freshen up. I will bring it over to you. Just stay here." Feng Yu helped his brother-in-law over to the sofa and then went over to his sister's unit for a bowl of soup.

"Sigh…. What everything is so difficult?"

"Brother-in-law, is it about the approval for the hospital? You should have told me about this. I am quite close with Mayor Zhang, and he can help you. He was formerly in charge of education and health."

Li Shiqiang was depressed. He seemed he had been forced to drink.

Damn, some people dare to mess with my Brother-in-law in Bing City? I will find out who this person is and will teach him a lesson!

Li Shiqiang waved his hand: "No. There is a problem with the policies! If we want to set up a hospital, we must hire doctors. The Dean must also have the qualifications and experience. Not only that, we still need approval from different departments and cannot miss even one department!"

"I had approached some doctors. I had offered them higher salaries than other hospitals, but they just refuse to come over to help me. They are all working in the Government hospitals. Ours is a private hospital. These doctors do not have an "iron rice bowl" if they join us! To date, I had only recruited only 2 junior doctors. I had wanted to ask the health department to close one eye and grant the approval. However, they refused!"

Li Shiqiang poured all his grievances to Feng Yu, and Feng Yu understood that it was not people making things difficult for Li Shiqiang. There was indeed a problem with the procedures.

Feng Yu could understand the need for such strict procedures. The Government cannot allow anyone to set up hospitals as they like. After all, people's lives were at stake.

Failing to recruit doctors was indeed an issue. In this era, people preferred to get an "Iron Rice Bowl" job with welfare benefits.

At a hospital, the doctors' salaries were all from the government. The hospital will never close down, and hospitals had the best benefits among all the government units.

If the doctors joined a private company, they might get higher salaries. But they will forgo their benefits like single apartments, assigned houses when they get married, pensions, etc.

Those two junior doctors who had agreed to join Li Shiqiang's hospital had their own houses and need money. They wanted to earn more within the next two years. Their families also had connections. Even if things do not work out here, their families could also make use of their relationships to get other jobs for them.

Tsk…….

Feng Yu gritted his teeth. He also felt that this was not easy to solve.

The retirement pension was easy to settle. With Wind and Rain Logistics around, his brother-in-law can just promise the doctors about their pensions. Those doctors should believe his brother-in-law, and this can be included in the employment contract.

But it was not easy to assign house for the doctors. Those government units do not need to pay when they utilized land from the government. If Feng Yu were to purchase land and build housing on the land, it would be too expensive. If there were no houses or singles apartment to be assigned to the doctors, he should not be able to attract other doctors to join his hospital even with high salaries.

Without qualified doctors, there was no way Li Shiqiang could set up a hospital. It was not like the future era where qualified doctors only need to have the practicing license and had 5 years' experience working in a tier 2 hospital.

Just this doctor recruitment issue was a headache for Feng Yu. He could only offer high salaries to the doctors in the Government hospitals. But those senior qualified doctors were all leaders in the hospitals. Will they join a private hospital? Even if they were offered a higher position, they would feel like they were at the losing end. Those leaders in the government hospitals can also be assigned with houses and cars from the government!

But no matter what, Feng Yu still wanted to try and recruit them.

"Brother-in-law, calm down first. Let's discuss this. How much are you going to invest in this hospital and how much do you intend to make in a year?"

Li Shiqiang waved his hand: I am investing 10 million RMB! This should be enough. I had never thought of making any money from this hospital. I only wish for this hospital to not make any losses."

Feng Yu rubbed his chin. If his brother-in-law only has this requirement, then it should be easy. Wait. I seem to forget something. There is a shortcut to get the approval for this hospital!

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Li Shiqiang was falling asleep, and Feng Yu helped him to the guest room's bed before making a few phone calls.

After hanging up the phone, Feng Yu smiled. The problem had been solved.

In the evenings, Li Shiqiang woke up. He shook his head thinking where he was. When he stepped out of the room and saw Feng Yu, he knew that he was in Feng Yu's apartment.

"How come I am sleeping here? I thought I had returned home?"

Feng Yu: "……" He must be drunk and had knocked on the wrong door. Luckily he did not go to the other neighbor's house.

"Brother-in-law, do you still remember what you told me in the afternoon?"

"this afternoon? Is it about the setting up of the hospital?"

"Yes. You said that you are investing 10 million RMB in setting up this hospital. Also, you do not mind not making profits as long as you do not make any losses. Is this really what you think, or are you drunk?" Feng Yu seriously asked.

Actually, Feng Yu thought that 3 to 5 million would be enough to set up a hospital. 10 million RMB in that era was more than enough to set up a luxurious hospital. It was also enough to purchase that medical equipment which the government hospital does not have.

"What nonsense are you talking about? I really meant what I said. Last year, the rest and I had made lots of money. I had made dozens of millions. What's wrong with spending 10 million RMB to set up a hospital for your sister? If your sister is happy, I am happy. It does not matter if I can make money from the hospital. But it is too difficult to get the approval to set up a hospital."

"I can rest assured if you think this way. But who said that running a hospital will lose money?"

"Ah…… The hospital can still make money?" Li Shiqiang asked.

Do you think it is still the olden days where all clinics were set up for charity purposes? If the doctors were capable and the hospital was able to sell some medications, the hospital will not make losses!

Medication was a profitable industry. Other than the medicine, the hospital can position itself as a high-class private hospital with some advanced medical diagnostic equipment and set up a few high-class private wards especially for top officials. Just the business from the officials would be more than enough to keep the hospital from making losses.

Those officials were never stingy with their money. After all, they can claim their expenses from the government. These people were willing to splurge on their hospitalization bills!

In Feng Yu's previous life, there was a village head that traveled a long distance to Beijing to see doctors. He had spent over 100,000 RMB for…… his high blood pressure! Although this was found out after he retires and he was charged in courts. However, before this incident, no one had brought this up.

Rather than letting others earn this sum of money, might as well we earn it for ourselves. This was the norm in this era, and Feng Yu had no ways to change it.

There were many enterprises in Bing City, and the area was big. There was also the nearby Provincial City. If this hospital became famous, then there will be a lot of government officials coming for treatments.

Of course, this hospital must have advanced diagnostic equipment which another hospital in Bing City lacks. Also, the wards must be comfortable with caring nurses and doctors. That's right. To those people, doctors were the least important.

"Sigh, it is too difficult to set up this hospital. It was too hard to find someone qualified to register this hospital. This person must be highly ranked and had never misdiagnosed before. Those senior doctors that were willing to join our hospital had bad records. They can't register this hospital."

Feng Yu proudly said: "Brother-in-law, did you forget that our family owns a hospital?"

"Huh? Since when did our family own a hospital? Our dad bought the hospital in the district?" Li Shiqiang's eyes nearly popped out. Since when did Father-in-law buy a hospital? Why was I not aware of this?

"What hospital in the district? Did you forget about the Machinery Company?"

"Machinery Company? Are you talking about the employees' hospital?" Li Shiqiang suddenly remembered about this. That's right. Why didn't I think of this earlier?

The Machinery Company was formerly a state-owned enterprise. In this era, those state-owned enterprises with factories were like a small community. These factories have their own security departments, housing, and hospital!

The Machinery Company had been converted into a shareholding company, but the employees' hospital was still around. There were still a few senior doctors in that hospital.

In the past, these doctors will not listen to Feng Yu. But now, they were no longer employed by the Ministry of Health. They were assigned to the Machinery Company's hospital. Although these doctors were still holding on to their rank in the government and Feng Yu cannot just ask them to go, but he can ask the Health Ministry to redeploy these doctors to other hospitals.

These doctors were not willing to leave the employees' hospital. The benefits they received in the Machinery Company Hospital were the highest in Bing City. Not only they salaries were high, but there were also still bonuses. During festivals, there were also gifts.

Many doctors had wanted to join the Machinery Company's hospital but could not. The Machinery Company does not need them. The Machinery Company will hire newly graduated doctors from the universities, and the senior doctors in the hospital will guide them along. Priority will also be given to the offsprings of the factory's workers. There were no openings for the doctors outside.

Even the Health Ministry Chief's brother-in-law was rejected. Li Mingde now had a lot of authorities, and also if the Health Ministry were to create problems for the Machinery Company's hospital, they would not be able to leave the factory's compound in one piece!

What? You are not happy? We are Bing City's top company and the company that was paying the most taxes. We are also a joint-venture company with a Hong Kong businessman. You want to mess with a Hong Kong Businessman?

"Brother-in-law, I will speak to Li Mingde later. The employees' hospital's equipment needs to be upgraded. You buy some advanced medical equipment which China does not have and use it to invest in this hospital. This hospital will be privatized."

Li Shiqiang's jaws dropped: "Hospital can also be a shareholding?"

Feng Yu confidently replied: "Of course. This hospital cannot be considered a government hospital. It belongs to the Machinery Company. Since this hospital belongs to a shareholding company, then it can also be converted a shareholding hospital. But after the conversion, not only our employees and their families can visit this hospital for treatments, it must also be opened to the public. Of course, our company's employees will get subsidies like wavier of consultation fees or discounts on medications."

"Who will have the final say in this hospital?"

"You. The Machinery Company's hospital is only worth about 800,000 to 1 million RMB. You are buying 10 million RMB worth of medical equipment and had hired a few professors for the hospital. Of course, you will be the managing director!"

"Wait, I can spend the money on the equipment, but I can't recruit those professors. I can't even hire those senior doctors."

"Who asked you to poach doctors from other hospitals? Just go to the universities. There are many professors in the universities. Those universities also have their own hospitals. You have the world's most advanced medical equipment, you think they will not join you?"

Li Shiqiang brightens up. It seems that this problem was solved and he can finally set up a hospital for his wife!

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During dinner, Li Shiqiang excitedly told his wife about what he was about to do. He does not need to worry about the issue of setting up the hospital. He only needs to purchase the most advanced medical equipment which was not available in China. He also needs to hire some specialists and professors for the hospital.

Feng Yu told Li Shiqiang that Fu Guangzheng could help to purchase the medical equipment. The Fu family does not only have sales distribution channels. They also have avenues to get all sort of goods. Although the Fu family does not do medical equipment business, they could still contact the medical equipment companies in the US and Europe.

It was a pity that the Soviet Union does not have any medical equipment companies and Feng Yu could not take advantage of it. Now, the former Soviet Union countries, like Russia, were investing in their basic infrastructures like education, culture, and health. These countries no longer have cheap 2nd hand equipment for sales.

Feng Yu discussed with Li Shiqiang and decided that they would buy the most advanced brain-related medical equipment. No matter who was it, as long as the illness concerns brains, they would be willing to spend a lot of money. This was especially so for those government officials and the wealthy people.

Next, they will be getting the ultrasound machines. The hospital will be busy just by telling the parents about the sex of the unborn babies. Of course, in another 2 years, this would be banned. But every policy will have loopholes. At that time, when doing the checks for pregnant women, the doctor can tell the women: "Look, this is your baby's head, this is the hand, and this is the penis." The mother would know that the baby in her womb is a boy. If the doctor did not mention about the penis, that means the baby is a girl.

In conclusion, they just need to buy costly and rare equipment for the hospital. They would not need other ordinary equipment as other government hospitals were also equipped with that equipment. They cannot use this equipment as a selling point for their hospital.

Also, there was the issue of selling medication. This was not those common medications. Bing City also have a huge pharmaceutical factory. The profits for the common medications were too low.

Feng Yu wanted to sell those health supplements medications or health products. There were lots of profits in this industry. Those that were willing to buy these products or medicines were all wealthy people. Even if these products were slightly effective, these people were willing to buy.

Of course, these were all that they planned. The most important thing was that the City Government gave them approval to convert the Machinery Company's hospital into a private shareholding hospital.

Private hospitals had already appeared since the reforms started. But that private hospital was mostly located along the coastal regions. At first, there were private clinics. Then a few people decided to pool their money together to set up a private specialist hospital. After that, private general hospitals appeared.

Just like the problems Li Shiqiang was facing, it was easy for doctors from the government hospitals to set up private clinics.

But if they were to set up a specialist hospital with more than 10 beds, they would face strict restrictions. It was because government hospitals were not making money. In fact, these government hospitals still needed financial assistance from the government. If there were more private hospitals, then those government hospitals will face more losses and needed more financial aid from the government!

Because of this reason, the Health Ministry made it hard for private hospitals to get approvals. This was also to protect the interest of the government hospitals.

Some policies allow private hospitals. That means the Machinery Company's hospital can be converted into a shareholding private hospital.

But when Feng Yu arrived at the City Government to look for Zhang Ruiqiang's help in getting the approvals, he was rejected!

"That is the Machinery Company employees' hospital, how can you privatize it? Also, how can a hospital be converted into a shareholding and its purpose was to generate profits? Do you still have a conscience?!" Zhang Ruiqiang reprimanded.

"Why should I have a conscience? The doctors are using their expertise, and the hospital needs medications and must provide facilities like operating theatres, wards, etc. to treat patients. Why they should not get paid for the efforts they put in? Since the olden days, which clinic does not make money? Are you telling me that those doctors do not need to earn money for their families?" Feng Yu retorted.

"You are unreasonable! To prevent those private hospitals who was out to earn money, the government set up government hospitals. The government even provide financial assistance to these hospitals. This was to make sure everyone can afford to see doctors. Now you are telling me that you want to make use of this to make money? Are you really that poor?"

Zhang Ruiqiang looked at Feng Yu in despise. Others might not know, but Zhang Ruiqiang was clear. The Machinery Company was worth more than 1 billion RMB. He was not sure if Feng Yu was the wealthiest man in China, but he was sure that Feng Yu was the wealthiest person in Bing City and Longjiang Province!

Other than the Machinery Company, Feng Yu still have the humidifiers and bladeless fan businesses. His family still owns pig farms and food processing factories. Which one of these businesses were not making high profits? Yet Feng Yu was thinking of making use of a hospital to earn money? This was too evil!

Feng Yu was speechless. Why should I stop making money when I am not short of money? Furthermore, those government hospitals had terrible services. The quality of the doctors was not good. When the citizens fall sick, they also chose the hospitals for treatments. Even the government officials also decide to go to the best hospital in Bing City when they fall ill.

"The hospital I am setting up will charge the patients according to the regulations. It will also adhere to the Health Ministry's regulations. What's wrong with that? Furthermore, I will also be responsible for the Machinery Company's employees and their families. Those employees and their families, including those retired workers, will still enjoy subsidies when they visit the hospital. We will open the hospital to the public and earn some money from them. The money earned will help to subsidize the employees and their families, and also make some profits for the hospitals. It will not be like those government hospitals where the doctors asked the patients' families for red packets before operations!"

In this era, doctors will give hints to the patients' family members for red packets. Last month, Bing City news also reported a series of incidents about this. Even though that doctor was fired from the hospital, but the government hospitals' reputation among the citizens had fallen to the lowest point. Even the government was affected.

Some people had said that red packets were a must if you are asking the government for assistance. One must also treat government officials for meals. This was the so-called "give and take"!

"I just don't get it. You said that you wanted a good reputation and had donated so much money to the schools. Why can't you do the same for this hospital?" Zhang Ruiqiang asked.

Feng Yu looked up to the ceiling: "How can this be the same? I had donated so much to the schools in Bing City was to repay to my hometown. This was also for my parents. They can hold their heads up high proudly when they go out. Our country also emphasized a lot on education. I am also following the nation's calls. But our country did not say that private hospitals must benefit the citizens and give welfare to them.

Furthermore, I had donated to the universities was for the future recruitment of my companies. When my companies need to do hiring, all I need to do is to mention that my companies had donated the school buildings in their universities. With the same offers, these people will choose to join my companies even when our competitors are the government agencies!"

Zhang Ruiqiang was at a loss of words. He had never thought that Feng Yu had donated to the school for this motive! All this while, he had full of respect for Feng Yu. But now, he realized that Feng Yu was a real businessman. Every cent that comes out of his pocket had a motive!

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"Since it is like this, why are you asking me for help? Go to the Health Ministry or the Trade and Industry Bureau and get their approvals."

"Leader, stop joking. I am too embarrassed to mention the efficiency of those departments. Two years ago, you had asked for new policies from the Committee for the farmers to give up their farms. Bing City did not ask the government for a single cent and was still able to solve the farmers' income issue. But what happened in the end? The Committee said that they were busy and ask you to come back last year. This hospital is the same. We are not considered a government hospital and the government had never given us any financial aid. It was the Machinery Company that was funding the hospital."

Zhang Ruiqiang was speechless: "Who told you that the committee was inefficient? The officials from the Provincial Government was still discussing with the committee. I am back here to finish up my work. I will be going back to Beijing in a few days' time! The Machinery company's employee hospital was not opened to the public and why should the City Government give any financial aid?"

"That's right. This hospital is not under the jurisdiction of the City Government. What's wrong with us converting the hospital to a shareholding and make profits? The most important thing is that we will be investing 10 million RMB to purchase the best and most advanced medical equipment for this hospital. Once we got the equipment, it will also benefit the whole city and province."

"How much are you investing?"

"At least 10 million RMB! My brother-in-law, the owner of Wind and Rain Logistics, had said it himself. Even if he cannot raise the money, I will ask Tai Hua Trading to make up the shortfall. If not, I can let the Machinery Company make this investment. Don't forget that the City has shares in the Machinery Company. That means the City will also need to take out money for this. However, this can only benefit the Machinery Company's employees!"

"Stop trying to fool me! Just that small hospital need so much investment? 10 million RMB? What equipment are you purchasing?"

"Brain-scanning machines, abdominal scanning machines, chest scanning equipment. MRI, which is also called magnetic resonance imaging. An MRI machine cost at least 3 million RMB. I think there is only one big hospital in Bing City that has a 2nd hand MRI machine. That is also an old model. We will be buying the newest and best MRI machine in the market. There will also be the CT scan machine. We will be getting the best Siemens Spiral CT scanner. This will also cost at least 3 million RMB. The direct digital radiography machine will also cost 2 million RMB. There is also the Angiography machine. It is about 2 million RMB. There is also a PET scanner. This will allow the patients to detect cancer at an early stage. This also cost about 3 million RMB. If we are getting these equipment and we do not think of ways to earn money, then we will suffer a few million losses each year from its maintenance. Do you want the Machinery Company to pay for these losses?"

"These machines are so expensive?" Zhang Ruiqiang did not expect medical equipment cost so much.

"Of course. These companies had invested a lot of money to develop these machines. These companies still need to make profits. Also, they need to constantly innovate and develop new machines to benefit mankind. These companies, like Siemens and Philips, were the best overseas companies in this industry. There was no way for the current China companies to produce these machines. Those foreigners had been using these types of advanced facilities to treat illness. Why can't we do the same? Now I had told you about this. Are you willing to let one of our Government Hospital purchase the cheapest equipment?"

Feng Yu was talking rubbish. The PET-CT scanner from Siemens was still under the research phase. There was no such thing in the market now. Now, only the Double Spiral CT scanner was available in the market. Feng Yu had made up all these to scare Zhang Ruiqiang. Of course, Feng Yu had decided to purchase the MRI and CT scanner for the hospital. These machines will be used to promote the hospital. Hmmm…. The prices for using these machines will not be low too!

"After you had purchased these machines, can the other Bing City's residents use these machines for their check-ups and treatments?"

Equip one of the government hospitals with this equipment? How can this be possible? Once a hospital was equipped with this machine, the rest of the hospitals will also want. If this hospital were fitted with a Spiral CT scanner, the other hospital would demand an MRI machine. In the end, it will cost the City Government at least tens of millions. The City does not have so many funds.

Feng Yu nodded: "As long as they are willing to pay! These machines are costly and needed high maintenance. The charges will not be cheap. Also, our hospital will be introducing full body check-ups. We will be making use of these machines to check for any ailments during the check-ups. Mayor Zhang, do you want to let the City Government's official go for these body check-ups? I can give you a discount if you are registering as a group."

"Stop trying to do business with the City Government. Our Government hospitals are giving out free body check-ups for us. You don't need to worry about this!" Zhang Ruiqiang rolled his eyes and continued: "This means that your hospital will charge the patients very high rates. Are you not afraid that the residents will be turned off by the high charges and not go to your hospital for treatments?"

"That is my job to worry about this. I dare to invest so much money, that means I am not afraid to make losses." Feng Yu replied like a real tycoon.

Zhang Ruiqiang coldly sneered: "Now 10 million RMB is like loose change to you."

"How can this be possible? I am thinking that even if the hospital is making losses, the Machinery Company's employees will still benefit from this. I only need you to speak to the Health Ministry and the Trade and Industry Bureau. I need them to follow their procedures."

Follow procedures? Zhang Ruiqiang stared at Feng Yu. You think I do not know how those departments operate? Once I speak to them, they will definitely "expedite" the processes, and the approvals will be given even.

"Oh yes, our hospital will be hiring professors and specialist from the universities periodically. Our hospital will be a combination of Western and Eastern medicine hospital. Those professors had spent most of their time giving lectures and seldom see patients now. Our hospital will be helping the city to train new doctors. This can also be considered helping out city's residents."

"You think you can hire those professors? All their universities have their own hospitals. You think they will join your hospital?" Zhang Ruiqiang does not believe Feng Yu. Unless Feng Yu uses his wealth to hire these professors, if not, there was no reason why those professors will join Feng Yu's hospital.

Feng Yu's reply was really using high salaries to hire those professors!

The advanced machines can let those professors teach their students once every semester. With the professors attending to the patients, the consultation fees will also be higher. Feng Yu would also be setting up a large Chinese traditional pharmacy for those Chinese physicians. Feng Yu had also asked Fu Guangzheng to help him purchase those ancient medical books for the Chinese Physicians to do research. Their consultation fees will not be low either.

Feng Yu knew that one of the Chinese Traditional medicine physicians was an expert in orthopedics. He was able to detect fractures just by touching the patients. It was also the same as using X-rays machines. He had lots of patients.

There were also a few traditional Chinese remedies which were better than western medicine. For example, ginseng. The western countries had researched on ginseng and discovered that ginseng's nutritional values were about the same as a carrot. But ginseng could save lives in Chinese medicine.

The hospital will make losses if these professors charge high consultation fees? How can this be possible? This was considered a specialist hospital.

Those ordinary doctors' charges 50 cents for consultations and those specialists will charge more than 5 RMB. Those famous specialists charge more than 10 RMB for consultations. You think it was expensive? Then you can choose to look for other doctors! With those professors sitting in the consultation rooms, the patients will never look for ordinary doctors.

Patients seeking treatments will choose the best doctors available. In Feng Yu's past life, those that wanted to seek treatments from the specialist would have to take a number and wait for weeks. This scenario will start from this hospital. This will be the best hospital in Bing City!

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Even after Feng Yu mentioned the many benefits of the restructuring of the hospital, Zhang Ruiqiang still did not agree to help him. Since you said that doing this was not against the regulations, then go to the Health Ministry and the Trade and Industry Bureau to seek approvals yourself. I am not familiar with this.

Those departments will follow the procedures to grant approvals. If all your documents were in place, they have no reasons to delay the approvals. If there were some problems with your materials or procedures, then it was normal to hold back the approval. Stop bothering me.

Based on Zhang Ruiqiang's understanding of Feng Yu, Feng Yu should have bought the medical equipment. Even if in the end, the approvals were not granted, the equipment will still be shipped to Bing City. Feng Yu will still install the equipment in that hospital. When that happened, the City Government can do its "wonders" secretly and allow that hospital to be opened to the public and at the same time maintain the current charges.

Feng Yu looked at Zhang Ruiqiang and smiled slyly: "Leader, don't blame me if things are blown out of proportion."

Zhang Ruiqiang felt his eyelid twitching: "I am warning you. Do not do anything reckless. If not, even if your hospital met the requirements, I will still not grant the approvals!"

Feng Yu turned and left. He still has a trick up his sleeves. If he used this trick, it would affect all officials.

……

"Manager Feng, what did you say? Our employees' hospital will be restructured? How will it be restructured?"

"Shareholding. The earnings of the hospital will be paid to the shareholders as dividends. Our employees will still be able to enjoy the same welfare benefits as before. Maybe their benefits would be even better. After the restructuring, we will be opening the hospital to the public. There are a few neighborhoods nearby, and I guaranteed that in the future, people from the city, province and even the nearby provinces will be coming to our hospital!"

"Huh? How can it be possible? Although our hospital is not too old, it still cannot be compared to the other hospitals in the City. It would be impossible for people in the city to visit our hospital. How can the whole province be coming here for treatment?" Li Mingde knew the hospital inside out. This employees' hospital was only a basic community hospital. There were only about 30 beds, and those bigger hospitals had at least a few hundred beds.

"It is because we will have the most advanced diagnostic equipment. We will have the most professional professor as our doctors. Our hospital will have the best environment and caring staffs. I will talk about the changes to the hospital briefly, and you can ask those employees for feedbacks. Ask them if they agree to the changes."

When the labor union told the news to the workers' representative, the representative jumped up with joy. Which idiot will reject this proposal? Their hospital will have the latest and most advanced medical equipment, and the Machinery Company does not need to fork out a single cent. The workers' year-end bonus will not be affected too. If the workers fall sick, they will still be paying the same subsidized rates. If it were a serious illness, they would also be able to claim up to 80% of the total medical bill. It was the same for the workers' family members and those retired workers. They do not need to pay for the consultation fees and the medication, operation, ward charges were heavily subsidized.

Open the hospital to the public? No problem. Anyway, there were not many workers that fall sick. Opening to the public can increase the hospital's profits. This way, the Machinery Company does not need to fund the hospital. Those funds were from their year-end bonus!

Whoever that reject this proposal must be an idiot!

The worker representative still asked when will be the new equipment arriving? When will the professors start seeing patients? Some of the older workers with illness were looking forward to those specialists.

But at this time, the workers were told that this was only a proposal, and it might not be approved.

The workers were furious! What's the meaning of this? Are you trying to fool us? You had told us so much, and now you are telling us that it might not be implemented?

The people from the labor union explained that it was not that they do not want to implement this proposal. Manager Feng's brother-in-law had got the money ready, but the City Government does not want to approve this proposal. There was nothing the Machinery Company could do.

The City does not want to give the approval? Why are they not approving this proposal? We are also not asking the City Government for money! The Machinery Company was the City's biggest company, and the workers had spent most of their lives working in this factory. The Government had restructured the Machinery Company from a state-owned enterprise to a shareholding. The workers had been converted from being state-owned enterprise employees to private company employees.

They did not make any complaints as their salaries had increased after the restructuring. But other state-owned enterprises did not do well after their conversion, and the City had spent lots of the taxes to help those enterprises. The Machinery Company's workers were the ones that had been contributing to the City Government all this while.

Why should the Machinery Company's workers only allowed to contribute to the City and not allowed to have more benefits? Just look at this hospital. When did the City give a single cent to help this hospital? Those leaders in the City Government just do not want the Machinery Company's workers to have better treatments!

What can these workers do? Protest in the City?

Li Mingde was shocked. Stage a protest in the City? Things will be blown out of proportion. He was the General Manager of the Machinery Company, but at the same time, he was also a government official. Even though Feng Yu had told him that even if he were removed from the government, he would still be employed by the company. But for Li Mingde, he would still prefer to keep both identities.

If the workers were to create problems, then Li Mingde would be in trouble. Deputy Mayor Xu, who had been looking after him, had got into trouble and no one in the City Government could help him get out of this mess.

Li Mingde immediately speaks to the workers' representative. He stared at the Labor Union's Chief. He had wanted the Union Chief to ask for the workers' opinions and not ask the workers to create trouble.

The Labour Union Chief had an innocent look on his face. He did not suggest this. It was the workers that want to protest at the City Government. He, himself, also did not know why the workers behaved this way.

Among the crowd of workers, there were a group of people from the Motorcycle Branch Factory gathering together. Earlier, these people were spread out in the crowd, and they were instigating the crowd to stage a protest and incite the wrath of the workers. Anyway, they knew that this proposal was for the benefit of the workers. Manager Feng had told them to do this. Manager Feng had said that all of them should group together and fight for themselves!

Feng Yu suddenly appeared: "Everybody, please quiet down. I know how all of you feel. But if all of you go and protest, what would happen to the factories? We have contributed to the nation for most of our lives. Do you want others to say that we are doing all these just for our own benefits?"

"Manager Feng, what should we do then?"

Feng Yu looked at that worker. He was pleased with this worker's performance. Later he must remember to give this young man 10 RMB more.

Feng Yu took out a banner: "Everybody, look at this. This a petition signed by all the doctors, nurses and cleaners in our hospital. We are asking for the City support. We are not doing anything illegal. We just want to upgrade out hospital facilities and to provide better health care for everyone!"

"Can we also write a petition? We will also sign on a petition. Manager Feng, Manager Li, this should not be a problem, right?"

Feng Yu smiled and replied: "There is no problem. Look. There is a banner over there. Everyone can sign on that banner. Manager Li and I will convey all of your thoughts to the City Leaders."

Li Mingde felt the corner of his eyes twitching. This was like the olden days where the peasants wrote petitions to the emperor! Will there really be no problems?

Petitions was actually a nicer name to force those officials to agree to you. It represents the attitude of the people. If you do not accede to our demands, then we will do something which you will regret!

Since when did Manager Feng prepare these banners? How come I was not aware? Also, when did those people at the hospital signed on the banner?

I had failed as the General Manager of this company. I was not aware of all these things happening under my nose!

Li Mingde did not know that Feng Yu had not only asked the workers to sign on the petition. At the same time, someone was asking the worker's families to sign a petition in support of this proposal.

There might not be a lot of workers. But if you include the workers' family members and those retired workers, there would be at least 6,000 to 7,000 signatures. The City Government cannot just ignore their demands!

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When Feng Yu carried a stack of banners down from his car, Zhang Ruiqiang, who was by the windows, became nervous.

Nothing good will happen every time Feng Yu brought something with him to the City Government. But since when did this kid start selling banners? Banners can be sold for high profits?

"Brother Liu, come and help me. I can't carry it all by myself." Feng Yu strolled towards Zhang Ruiqiang's office. The whole City Government officials could see him carrying a lot of banners into Zhang Ruiqiang's office.

But nobody would think this was bribery. No would use banners to bribe someone else.

Zhang Ruiqiang's new secretary immediately rush over to help Feng Yu. He looked at Feng Yu helplessly and said: "Manager Feng before Brother Zhao left, he told me that you are not allowed to bring anything into Mayor Zhang's office."

"These are not gifts. These are petitions."

"Petitions?!" Secretary Liu was shocked. There were too many banners. All these banners were petitions?

Zhang Ruiqiang could hear from inside his office. Before Feng Yu could enter his office, he went out: "What are all these banners?"

"These are petitions. These are all signed by the Machinery Company's employees and their family members."

"What is there to petition about? You think this is the olden society?!" Zhang Ruiqiang was furious. This must be Feng Yu's idea. No one else would do such things.

"What new society and old society? These banners reflect the thoughts of the people. They had wanted to come to the City Government personally to express their thoughts. But I stopped them."

Zhang Ruiqiang sneered: "Then should I thank you?"

"No need to thank me. I am just doing what I can." Feng Yu waved his hand as if it was a small matter.

Zhang Ruiqiang's hands were shaking and took out a cigarette from the pack on Secretary Liu's desk. Secretary Liu immediately lit the cigarette for him. After 2 heavy puffs, Zhang Ruiqiang calms down a bit.

"Tell me. What is the meaning of all these petitions?"

"Huh? This petition is for the City government to upgrade our hospital's equipment. It does not cost a lot. Only 10 million RMB will do. This petition is to ask the City Government to expand our hospital. 8 to 10 hectors of land should be enough. Also, this banner is for……."

"Enough! Is there anything that is normal?"

"Of course. This one. Look. It is well written. Support the restructuring of the hospital. This would benefit the employees and their families. This one too. Support the hospital hiring of specialists. Also, this one……" Feng Yu happily unfold one banner after another.

Zhang Ruiqiang waved his hand impatiently: "Fine. I know this is all about the restructuring of your hospital, right?"

If someone's name was Fatty, then he might be skinny now; If someone was dressed poorly, he might be a millionaire; If someone looks like he needs a beating…… then he must really be beaten up!

Zhang Ruiqiang really wishes to beat Feng Yu to death now. Strangling him was fine too.

Feng Yu could tell from Zhang Ruiqiang's tone that he was now seriously considering this matter.

"Yes, yes, yes. It is only this small matter. Sorry to trouble you."

Small matter? If this was a small matter, why would you get thousands of people to sign petitions?

"Go back and wait. I will let you know the City Government's decision tomorrow!"

"Thank you, Mayor. How about having lunch together later?"

"Get lost~~~~."

Feng Yu left smiling. Ha, you don't want to help me? You want to follow by the rules? Rules were meant to be broken!

……

"Deputy Mayor Zhang, you called for an emergency meeting for this matter?" The Deputy Mayor Li, who oversaw education and health, was not happy. This type of matter can be discussed privately. There was no need to address it in a meeting.

We know that you are the Executive Deputy Mayor, but there was no need to discuss the things under my jurisdiction in a meeting. Others will think that I am not doing my job.

"Deputy Mayor Li, this is quite urgent. Earlier today, someone from the Machinery Company had sent me a stack of petitions!"

"Petitions? A stack?" Deputy Mayor Li was surprised. Usually, one petition would be enough. He had never heard of a stack of petitions!

"Those banners are the petitions. I think all of you should know that each banner had the signatures of a few hundred workers and their families. There were even the signatures of the Machinery Company's hospital doctors, nurses, and even the janitors! If we do not give them an answer today, I am afraid that they will come to the City Government tomorrow morning. Don't you think that we must settle this as soon as possible?"

"Li Mingde dare to do such things?" Deputy Mayor Li looked at Deputy Mayor Xu. Li Mingde was groomed by him. Could Deputy Mayor Xu be the one creating all this trouble at the back?

Deputy Mayor Xu was now trying to stay low. He had heard the news of his transfer after the Lunar New Year. He will be transferred to the backend. He would be demoted too. The higher-ups felt that there was a problem with his working attitude. He was backstabbing his colleagues to get promotions. He was not suitable to be sitting in his current position.

Deputy Mayor Xu was thinking of using all his connections in his remaining days to help his secretary get his promotion. After all, his secretary had been working for him for many years. He should at least help him with his career. As for other matters, he was not interested in getting involved.

"Li Mingde might not dare to do this, but those workers dare. I had explained the situation very clearly. The representatives from the Health Ministry and Trade and Industry Bureau, tell us your thoughts." Zhang Ruiqiang asked them directly.

The leader from the Health Ministry saw the people from the Trade and Industry Bureau looking down and pretending to take notes. He was cursing in his heart. The leader had already finished talking, and you are still taking notes?!

"Based on our country's regulations, the public can run private hospitals, and they are allowed to make profits from the hospitals."

"That means you support this proposal?" Deputy Mayor Li stared coldly at the leader from the Health Ministry.

"This…… This…… I think we should hear from the Trade and Industry Bureau. Can the hospital be converted into a shareholding?"

The leader from the Trade and Industry Bureau was cursing the leader from the Health Ministry in his heart. You can't answer the question, and you pass the problem to me?

"Based on our country's laws, although there have not been any units that had done something like this, there are no regulations that state this is not allowed. After all the Machinery Company is now a shareholding. This hospital is a unit under a shareholding company. If you looked at the hospital as a subsidiary under a shareholding company, then it is completely legal for the hospital to be converted into a shareholding!"

It was clear that Deputy Mayor Zhang was in favor of this restructuring and Deputy Mayor Li was not in support. Deputy Mayor Zhang was the Executive Deputy Mayor, and Deputy Mayor Li was not in charge of the Trade and Industry Bureau. Of course, the leader from the Trade and Industry Bureau would choose to support Deputy Mayor Zhang.

After those two had expressed their views, the rest of the deputy mayors start to express their thoughts on this matter. But most of them did not give a definite answer. They were all sitting on the fence and does not want to take sides.

Deputy Mayor Li could not find any good reason to reject this proposal. But at this time, the Mayor said: "I think this is a serious problem. We might face similar problems in the future. We should try this out. If things do not work out, we can rectify it immediately. If things turn out nicely, then we will know what to do when we face with similar issues in the future."

The City Mayor supported this proposal and what more can the rest say. They raised their hands to vote. Even Deputy Mayor Xu raised his hand to support this proposal. Everyone in the meeting had expressed that they will support this restructuring.

Thus, the restructuring of the hospital was finally approved……

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Zhang Ruiqiang told Feng Yu the news and also instructed the Health Ministry to give the approval before Lunar New Year. Once the equipment arrived after the New Year, the Trade and Industry Bureau will also expedite the procedures.

Zhang Ruiqiang had thought that Feng Yu would be happy with this news. Feng Yu had created this mess was to get the approval, and Zhang Ruiqiang had helped him solved his problems within a day. He hopes Feng Yu would stop creating problems for him and focus on the automobile project.

But at this time, Feng Yu had new conditions.

"Thank you for helping us solve this problem. But we still cannot start this conversion yet."

"What else do you want?" Zhang Ruiqiang was furious. You are too much!

"Look, after we bought the new equipment, we can't install it into our current hospital. There is not enough space. That equipment must be installed in a specialized area. For example, X-ray machines. If we just haphazardly install the machine, the doctors will refuse to operate those machines. They could get cancer from the radiation."

"Just tell me what you want!" Zhang Ruiqiang waved he had impatiently.

"We need to Government to give us a plot of land to build a new hospital. A modern hospital."

"Impossible! There are still empty spaces in your Machinery Company. Why should we give you land? How big can a hospital be?"

"Currently, we have only about 30 beds. There should be no problem if we tear down the wards and install the machine. But our Machinery Company's employees and their family's members add up to a few thousand. 30 beds will not be enough. Further, as the company expands, we will have more employees. We will not ask for more. Just a medium size hospital with about 100 beds should be enough."

Zhang Ruiqiang frowned. This was indeed a problem. The Machinery Company was expanding very fast, and it was becoming bigger than the Motor Factory and Aviation Factory. A 30 beds hospital was really too small.

But he thought for a while. Something was not right. Who would fall sick and be hospitalized all the time? Usually, patients will be on dripped and be warded for a few days. Empty beds were a waste of resources.

"100 beds hospital? How many of your Machinery Company's employees will be warded at the same time? This is a waste!"

"How can it be a waste? Our hospital does not serve the Machinery Company only. We are opening the hospital to the public too. Just our Bing City alone has almost 10 million residents. Our hospital has the most advanced equipment and also have professors as consultation doctors. There will be many patients that will be hospitalized. The beds will not be empty. It might not even be enough."

"Fine. Is there any plot of land near to the Machinery Company? But we will not let you use the land for free. You must pay!" This problem had been discussed during the meeting. Zhang Ruiqiang pretended that this was a difficult task. This was to prevent Feng Yu from wanting to use the land without paying.

"No problem. The Machinery Company will pay. This will also let the Machinery Company have a bigger stack in this hospital. We can also exchange the land where the present hospital was located at, with the new plot of land. This will lower the cost of the new plot of land, right?" Feng Yu said like it was a fair deal.

Zhang Ruiqiang rolled his eyes. Return the original plot to the government? It was not so easy. The Machinery Company's hospital was located in the Machinery Company premises. You return the land to the government, and who can the property be sold to? The Machinery Company's main door had security guards, and it was not easy for outsiders to enter the premises. How can that plot of land be utilized?

If I agreed to Feng Yu's suggestions, then that plot of land will be unsold. In the end, the Machinery Company will still be the one who would gain from this deal. You think I am stupid?

"You already have a plot of land in mind?" Zhang Ruiqiang stared at Feng Yu from the corner of his eyes. This brat must have a target in mind.

"Since you mentioned this, then I think the government should let the Machinery Company use the land beside our premises. We do not need a big area. Just from the Machinery Company to the end of the street up north should be enough."

Zhang Ruiqiang recalled the area and was furious. Should be enough? That plot of land was the size of 2 stadiums. How big was his hospital?

"Stop dreaming! Although that plot of land was all one-story buildings, the relocation fees will not be cheap too. Furthermore, that is a big plot of land. Isn't two hectors be more than enough for you to build your hospital?"

"Our Machinery Company will settle the residents' relocation. I guarantee that the residents will get the right compensations. With a bigger area, we can build out Machinery Company's quarters. We have a lot of employees, and they need a place to stay. The Machinery Company's hostels were almost full. There were also employees that are getting married. They also need their own apartments. We have created so much taxes for the City, and now we are just asking the City for some help. We are also not asking the City to pay for all these. Why is it impossible?"

The Machinery Company will not give out houses to their employees for free. But the company can sell those houses to the employees at cost prices. The land and construction cost will only amount to a few hundred RMB per Square meters. It was affordable for both working couples to own a 2-bedroom apartment. The most important, the apartment was owned by the employees. Those employees will surely agree to this proposal.

Zhang Ruiqianfg looked at Feng Yu. He was too furious to say a thing. So, that plot of land was not only to build a hospital. It was also to build apartment buildings for your employees. The government agencies do not have enough apartments for their employees. Why should the government let the Machinery Company build new apartments?

The relocation task must not be handed over to Feng Yu. If Feng Yu gave those residents high relocation compensation, then how will the City Government relocate the residents in the future? The residents will demand the same compensation as the Machinery Company.

Others might not do such things, but this Feng Yu would surely do it!

"At most, I can only approve half of the land what you wanted. It will also be after the City relocated the residents. It is winter now and the Lunar New Year is around the corner. How can we relocate the residents? Also, the price of that plot of land will be based on the city district's last year valuation."

"Huh? That district is in the center of the city. Our Machinery Company is located on the outskirts. How can it be the same? Even if you priced the land 50% of that district, it is also considered overpriced."

"Deal!" Zhang Ruiqiang banged on the table.

Feng Yu: "……"

What deal? Feng Yu sighed. He was tricked by Zhang Ruiqiang again. But you think that I will suffer loss? Impossible!

"I can accept this price. But we will build a high-rise building. The floor area ratio will be 5."

"What? Just a workers' apartment building and you want to build a high-rise building? The floor area ratio is 5?" Although Zhang Ruiqiang was not in charge of construction in the City, he knew about the floor area ratio. When he was at the Foreign Affairs department, he had also overseen the development of their employees' hostel. Normally, floor area ratios were about 2. How high can a workers' quarters be? 7 stories should be considered high. He had never heard of a workers' quarters that is in a high-rise building!

"That's right. We have a lot of employees. This is something that will benefit our employees. We will also demolish those old buildings in the factory area. Those employees will be shifted over to this new building. If we are going to build a 3 to 5 stories building, it will not be enough. I had made some calculations. Other than the garden in the center, a 16 stories apartment building should be enough. The maximum will not be more than 18 stories." Feng Yu counted with his fingers.

"Don't even think about it. 18 stories building? Even a 10 stories building is not allowed! At most, you are only allowed to build a 7-stories building." This is just a workers' quarters. Why do you even need a garden in the center?

"Leader, we are doing this to promote Bing City. Think about this. If people knew that Bing City's Machinery Company's workers' quarters are all high-rise buildings, that means that our Bing City have been doing well. High rise buildings are a must for a modern city. We are just following the trend. This is also a form of promotion. More be will be willing to invest and relocate to Bing City. What's wrong with that? Furthermore, that plot of land will not block anyone's view. Why can't I build a high-rise building?"

"You go back first. I need to think about this!" Zhang Ruiqiang waved his hand in frustration. Why did he felt that everything that Feng Yu does, must be different from others?

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"When we look back into the past, we should be grateful for our current achievements. We had work hard to get to where we are today! We can look forward to a better future. Now, let's put your hands together to invite Manager Feng on to the stage!"

Li Mingde had said an encouraging speech and all the staffs clapped and cheered.

Feng Yu raised both his hands in the air to quiet the crowd: "Thank you for your applause. We had achieved a lot in the past year. Since the day the Machinery Company was formed from the Machinery Factory, it was the best year. Of course, this would continue for many years to come. I do not want to waste time talking nonsenses.

Simply put it, last year I had made money from my investments. This sum of money was due to everybody's hard work. That's why I will apply from the City Government to purchase the plot of land north of our factory this coming ear. We will use that plot of land to build a new apartment building for our employees!"

Wah… wah… wah……

The applauses were louder than before. All the workers were excited. This matter directly affected them. How can they not be excited? Especially those younger workers. They had wanted new houses. They were still living with their parents in a 30 square meters small house. If there were to get married, it would be too crowded.

"Now, there are two options. First, we will build the new building like the current old hostels, and it will be shared among all the employees. The company will own the building. All of you can only live in these buildings. Once you leave the company or you are fired from the company, the company will take back your lodging. The other option is that we will collect the construction cost of the apartment building from you, but this apartment will be under your name. You can sell it in the future. Even if you had left the company, the apartment would still belong to you! Which option do all of you prefer?"

"The 2nd option! We want our own houses!" Someone shouted.

"That's right. The second option! We want to own our own apartment!"

Welfare housing programs had started from the 1980s. Employees would just need to pay part of the construction fees, and the organization would pay the rest. The ownership of the apartment will belong to the employee. The benefit of this program was that the employees can buy and sell those apartments. These apartments were bigger than those ordinary apartments assigned to those workers. There were even 3 bedrooms apartments, which was suitable for a family of 3 generations.

"Ok. I know everybody's wishes. We shall be using the second option. For the welfare apartments, there are also 2 options, which is 2 bedrooms and 3 bedrooms apartments. 2 bedrooms apartment will be smaller and suitable for a family of 3. 3 bedrooms apartment will be slightly bigger and is suitable for a family of 3 generations. But at the same time, 3 bedrooms apartments will be more expensive."

"2 bedrooms apartment!"

"Build 3 bedrooms apartment!"

The workers were shouting at the top of their lungs. But their opinions were divided.

"Since there is demand for both type of apartments, then we will build both. When the building is ready, all of you can apply to purchase these apartments. Those that fit the criteria will have the right to purchase the apartment. The criteria will be announced later, and everyone can apply through your supervisor. Your applications will then be passed on to our Labour Union. There is still a problem. Do all of you want those old type of buildings or do you all prefer those high-rise buildings like those in the City? There will be elevators in the building. Both types of buildings cost about the same."

Those workers were elated. They can still choose to stay in a high-rise building? We were only ordinary workers, and we can stay in this type of apartments?

"High-rise buildings! The higher, the better!"

"Low-level buildings are better. What if the elevators' cable snapped and the lift dropped down from above?"

"Other people's elevators also do not have accidents. Why do you think that your elevators will have an accident? Don't you take elevators at work?"

It seems that the workers have different opinions on this too. But Feng Yu had a way to solve this.

"Okay. I know about everybody's wishes. Later we will tabulate everyone's opinions, and we will take it into considerations. We will try to let every employee stay in a comfortable apartment. Next, I want to share a piece of good news with all of you. Our hospital will be converted to a shareholding hospital. We will be purchasing the best and most advanced medical equipment, and we will be hiring professors and specialists. The City Government had already given us the approvals!"

The workers start to cheer and clap excitedly again. This was something that benefits them and how could they not be excited? They do not care whether if the hospital was converted or not. They would still be paying the same rates when they seek treatments at the hospital. But now, the quality of the doctors in the hospital will be better, and there were better facilities. This was something to cheer.

"Lastly, I need to mention this. Last year, although we had built new factories and our finances were tight, but we will still be giving all of you a one-month bonus, just like the previous year!"

The crowd cheered louder than before. Some of the workers were shouting 'long live Manager Feng' and 'long live Manager Li'. Li Mingde was overjoyed.

"Do everybody know why our meeting is held at the Cultural Palace this year? It is not that our company cannot fit all of you. There is an important reason. We have invited the Provincial Dance Troupe to perform for all of you. Manager Li, help me carry this table down. We should not hold everybody back from with the performances." Feng Yu smiled.

"No problems. I am also looking forward to the performance."

The workers laughed, and the performance started.

……

That night, the workers returned home and discussed with their family on what was announced earlier the day. They got to decide which options to take.

The next day, the workers saw the notifications issued from the head office. All of them were excited.

"Eh, have you read the notifications? If you return the old hostels, you can get money. My family will definitely choose the 3 bedrooms apartments. My parents are going to retire, and I will be getting married. They can stay at home and help me look after my children."

"What a pity. I can only purchase 2 bedrooms apartment. Why didn't my parents work for the Machinery Factory in the past?"

"At least you are better than some of us. Only those that worked in the Machinery Company for over 3 years can apply for these apartments. Some of us had only worked for less than 1 year. I wonder when they reached the criteria, will there still be apartments left."

……

"Look at this condition. Those that return the old hostel rooms can apply to stay at the singles hostel. Can we apply for this?"

"Are you stupid? Those new apartments will be ready in Autumn this year. You still want to stay in the singles hostels? Go and apply for a 3 bedrooms apartment."

"But I am not married yet. I do not qualify for the 3 bedrooms apartment."

"You and Lingling can get married now. Both of you are working here for more than 3 years. Both of you are qualified. Also, if both of you apply together can get more subsidies. The both of you only need to spend a little, and you can afford to buy the new apartment.

This apartment building is a high-rise building with elevators. Only the City center have such buildings. Those Provincial Government officials also do not have such good apartments!"

"That's right. If your parents return the old apartment to the company, you can also apply for the bigger 3 bedrooms apartment. This condition will benefit Uncle Li's family. His son is working in the City Government. He and his wife will fulfill this condition of those families whose children would not take over their positions. They can pay a bit more to purchase a 2 bedrooms apartment. With an elevator, it would be easier for them to move around."

The conditions were very detailed, but none of the workers felt that it was unreasonable. The higher-ups had also promised them that they will construct the welfare apartments every year. All the workers will have the chance to apply for the flats. There was no need to rush. Although the old hostels can also be purchased, no one was interested. The new buildings will have elevators and will be more spacious. Who would be interested in those old hostels?

All of the Machinery Company's employees were glad. There were no other units in the whole city and even the whole Province that offers such good benefits!

Li Mingde sighed. Manager Feng has his ways to let those workers pick the options he wanted them to pick…….

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"Mum, Dad, I am back."

"It is almost Lunar New Year, and you just come back." Zhang Muhua chided Feng Yu.

"Mum, look at his. I had bought a scarf from Moscow for you." Feng Yu took out the presents he prepared.

"It is only a scarf. You think I have never seen a scarf before?"

"This is not an ordinary scarf. Russia President's wife have the same scarf! This is a limited edition. Only 10,000 scarfs are produced."

Zhang Muhua immediately stood up from the sofa and grabbed the scarf from Feng Yu: "Really? Let me see!"

Zhang Muhua wore the scarf and look at herself in the mirror. She happily asked: "Old Feng, come and see. Do I look good with this scarf?"

Feng Xingtai replied without raising his head: "It is only a scarf. Didn't you say that you want to teach him a lesson when he comes back?"

"Since when did I say that? Who dares to bully my son? Son, are you hungry? I will go and cook now. What do you want to eat?"

"I like whatever you cook." The perfect answer. Feng Yu gave himself full marks!

"Dad, this cigarette is from Moscow. I had also bought a pair of army boots. Only army officers can wear. Look, isn't it beautiful?"

"You think I will wear boots?" Feng Xingtai rolled his eyes, but he still accepts the gifts. Although he does not wear boots, he can always keep the boots at home for display. The cigarettes must still be smoked.

Feng Yu happily walk over to his father and massaged his shoulders: "Dad, are you tired this period of time?"

"What's there to be tired of? That manager you hired had done all my work. Now, I have nothing to do. I can retire anytime." Feng Xingtai was not pleased. He felt useless in the company.

"Dad, I am worried that you will be tired. Why don't you manage the factory in the district yourself? If you got nothing to do, you could play some mah-jong with your friends."

"Hrmph! I don't like to play mah-jong." Feng Xingtai replied.

At this time, Zhang Muhua stuck her head out from the kitchen and said: "Last week, your dad played mah-jong with 10 cents stakes, and he lost more than 100 RMB. He is still feeling sore over this."

Feng Yu: "……" How can you lose over 100 RMB with 10 cents stakes?

"Dad, then what do you want to play? Why not I bring both you and mum overseas for a holiday after the New Year?" Feng Yu suggested.

"It is boring. I want to take care of children."

"Then move over to Bing City. My little nephew is now fun to play with." Feng Yu was full of smiles when he thought about Li Ruxing.

"That kid's surname is Li, not Feng!" Feng Xingtai stared at Feng Yu.

Feng Yu took 2 steps back: "Dad, what do you mean? Are you and mum going to give me a younger brother?"

"Get lost! I am talking about you!" Feng Xingtai threw the book he was reading at Feng Yu.

"Ah? Me? Dad, stop joking." Feng Yu replied.

"What joking? I am talking to you seriously. Is that girl called Li Na? She is staying at the 2nd street in the east? I think that girl is quite good. When are the both of you getting married? When will you all have kids?"

Feng Yu was going crazy. What marriage and kids?

"Dad, what are you talking about? I am still schooling, and I am only 20! What marriage and kids are you talking about?"

Zhang Muhua sticks her head out from the kitchen again: "What your father says is right. I also like that girl. She is studying in Teaching University and will be a teacher in the future. That's good."

"Mum, I am still schooling. Wait, did the both of you went to talk to her parents?" Feng Yu's eyes opened wide.

"No. But you should also know how big the district is. I had met her father a few times and had chatted for a while over some drinks." Feng Xingtai casually said.

"I think the both of you should get married first. Being married will also not affect your studies. Your primary school teacher Mr. Xu also got married first before he started his university studies. The both of them were still happily married now." Zhang Muhua said while cooking at the same time.

"That's right. It is fine even if both of you have children. You can let your mum, and I look after your child while both of you continue with your studies. If not, you can have kids after the both of you graduated. I am fine with both ways."

Feng Yu covered his eyes with his hands. I am only 20 years' old, and I am being rushed to get married? Who else in this world gets to face such a situation?

"Dad, Mum, this will affect our studies. Mr. Xu you mentioned happened more than a decade ago. Now, who gets married while studying at the university? The University will also not issue the recommendation letter."

Feng Yu felt he was smart to think of such excuses. In this era, all marriages needed the recommendation letter from the unit. Without a group, one must apply for the message from the district office.

"How can there be no recommendation letter? Didn't your father say that you have donated a Tai Hua building to your university? We have donated so much money, why would the school not issue the letter?" Zhang Muhua angrily replied.

"Mum, Dad, even if my school issued the letter, her school will also not issue the letter. Furthermore, the government is not encouraging their officers getting married early. Their promotions will be affected if they got married young. If you do not believe me, you can ask Uncle Wen."

Feng Yu thought of another excuse, and it was a valid excuse. Feng Yu knew that his parents still wish for him to enter the government and be an official.

Being a businessman does not sound as prestigious as being a government official. It was better to be a government official. Furthermore, their family had enough money.

"Ah, getting married early will affect the career progression?"

"That's right. Just look at Mr. Xu. How old is he now and how many years had he worked in that school? Why was he not promoted?"

"This…… Old Feng, what should we do?" Zhang Muhua looked at her husband.

"Mum…… Your food is getting burnt!" Feng Yu shouted. He needs to change the topic fast.

Feng Xingtai was rubbing his chin and deep in thoughts. It was a pity to not get such a good daughter-in-law like Li Na now. But his son was so capable, and this future daughter-in-law should not be able to escape from him.

"Tell dad the truth. Which stage have you and that girl reached?"

"Dad…… Why are you asking this for?" Feng Yu was at a loss of words.

During lunch, Feng Yu ate very fast and said that he was going over to Wen Dongjun's house. After Feng Yu left, Zhang Muhua moved closer to Feng Xingtai: "Have you asked? Which stage is their relationship?"

"He did not answer, but from the way he acts, he must have done everything with that girl. This daughter-in-law cannot escape from him."

"What if they are not careful and she got pregnant?"

"Huh? Get married. This is even better. He will have no excuse to not get married, and we can also have our own grandchildren."

"That's right. Look at Liu Dazhuang's son. His son is only one year older than Feng Yu, and his child can call him grandpa already!"

Feng Yu look up at the skies. Men will always have worries out from nowhere.

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"Uncle Wen, you are at home?" Feng Yu was curious. Today was not Sunday and why was Uncle Wen at home resting? He should be busy as the year was coming to an end.

"Xiao Yu, you are back. Have a seat. Uncle needs to discuss something with you." Wen Deguang smiled warily.

Feng Yu was puzzled. Did something happen to the district? Could it be that Uncle Wen found out about Dongjun and Zhang Han?

Wen Dongjun also walked out from his room and sat on the sofa. He kept signaling to Feng Yu with his eyes.

"Our district has been having problems with the electricity supply. For your father's factory to operate smoothly, our district will cut off the electricity supply during the daytime. I wanted to ask the higher-ups for more electricity, but the higher-ups refused. They said that they have difficulties too. However, they are willing to build a power plant at our district if we are willing to contribute part of the cost. This power plant will also be supplied to the nearby districts. Do you think we should adopt this solution?"

Oh, it regarded his work. Feng Yu and Wen Dongjun were relieved.

Before Feng Yu could answer Wen Deguang, Wen Dongjun replied first: "It is not worth it. This power plant will be built in our district? It will be using our district's land. It might even utilize our fields. We still have to pay for it? The electricity generated will still be distributed to the nearby districts. We are at the losing end."

Feng Yu had thought that Wen Dongjun would say some constructive feedbacks. But his views were too stingy.

Wen Deguang stared at his son: "What losing end? This power plant will be built in our district, and our district will be the one that will get the priority to use the electricity. The extra electricity will then be distributed to the rest of the districts. Do you even understand what was going on? Also, the power plant will need workers. The people from our district will get the priority to work there. With enough electricity, or the district can do a lot of things. Last year, some foreign investors wanted to build a factory here. But they changed their minds when they found out that there was not enough power supply in our district."

Feng Yu was also feeling helpless. He knew that Uncle Wen wanted this political credit. With enough electricity, a lot of problems could be solved, and this can be considered a considerable achievement. But Feng Yu felt that this was not worth it.

"Uncle Wen, can I ask what type of power plant will be built? Thermal power plant? Wind-powered or hydropower plant?"

"It will be a thermal power plant. Our river cannot generate enough electricity. The currents are not strong enough. Although we do have winds here, the wind is not strong enough for wind-powered power plants. Furthermore, the wind-powered plant does not generate electricity as fast as a thermal power plant. If we are going to ship coals from the Eastern provinces, it will also be very cheap. The electricity generated in one day is sufficient for a week's electrical usage in our district. With this electrical supply, our district can do a lot of things." Wen Deguang starts to imagine the district's future. Not only the district's residents' lives will be better, and he could still attract more investors.

If it were a thermal power plant, then it would be meaningless. In another one- or two years' time, the nearby power plants will be expanding, and there will be enough power supply to all the districts. Furthermore, they could build more wind turbines now. The people now might not realize that China's electrical supplies would increase by several folds within a few years.

In another 20 years, after the few major hydropower plants, like the Three Gorges Dam, were completed, China could not even fully utilize all the electricity generated. China could also sell their electricity to the nearby countries.

"Uncle Wen, do you know how much pollution a thermal power plant will cause? Our district's main source of revenue is from farming, and if we build a thermal power plant, that soot will be flying all over the place. Who would want to buy our farm produce? We are a farming district and why should we follow those industrialized districts?"

"But if we rely on farming alone, it would be hard for our district to grow. If it weren't for your family's food processing factory, our district's revenue would be the lowest among all the districts."

"Uncle Wen, we are rearing pigs, why can't the others rear poultry or rabbits? Furthermore, our district is not far away from Bing City. It is only an hour drive. Why can't we focus on vegetable farming?"

"Vegetable farming? Are you talking about those greenhouse vegetables?" Wen Deguang brightens up.

That's right. It was hard for people to eat fresh vegetables in the Winter. Once in a while, there will be someone selling vegetables in the winter, but those were very expensive. Even their small district faced such a situation, that means the demand for fresh vegetables in the City will be higher?

"But no one in our district knows about greenhouses."

Feng Yu smiled: "No one in our district knows about the greenhouse, but the Agriculture University knows. Did you forget that our Tian Peng Pig Farm have a professor from Agriculture University as a consultant? Why can't you hire some specialists or professors in this field as your consultants? Many of those professors are still stuck in their theories, and our farms will be the best place for them to put their theories into practice. We can even set up an Agriculture University experimental farm here in our district."

"Will this work?"

"You have not even started and how will you know that it will not work? Don't go to the branch office. Go straight to the City and look for the leaders there. Maybe you can even get some policies and funding from the City Government."

"Get policies and funding from the City? Will they give?" Wen Deguang looked at Feng Yu. Why was Feng Yu so confident?

Wen Dongjun said with his head bow down: "Dad, I also think what Feng Yu said made sense. If you don't try, how would you know that it will not work? If your proposal attracted the attention of the higher-ups, you might even be promoted."

Wen Deguang looked at his son and then turned to Feng Yu: "Are the two of you hiding something from me?"

Feng Yu smiled and replied: "Uncle Wen, don't you think that you have been promoted too fast? There must be some leader among the higher-ups that have noticed you. Am I right, Dongjun?"

"Cough….. I think so too." Wen Dongjun lowered his head guiltily."

"Then we should start to build greenhouses before this winter. But the electricity issue in our district is still a problem. If this powerplant is not built, there will not be enough power supply for our district. The greenhouses will also need electricity."

"Don't worry about this. This year, the power plants in the north will be expanding. There will be an increase in electrical supply. We will have enough electricity. Furthermore, you can suggest using the wind power electrical plant. This type of power plant is environmentally friendly and also save resources. I heard that the Motor Factory had developed a new type of wind generator. They are looking for places to test the effectiveness of this generator. I can introduce Director Li to you."

"How much does our district need to pay?"

"Not much. We also need to pay for the electricity generated. The electricity is also not free. But building this generator will definitely be cheaper than building a thermal power plant. What do you think?"

"When can we meet Director Li?" Wen Deguang asked eagerly.

"Uncle Wen, I have just returned. I will help you call him. Can we meet him after the Lunar New Year?" Feng Yu was speechless. The wind powerplant's construction also cannot start now. The ground was still frozen.

"You are right. I am too anxious. The both of you can go out and play. I need to go back to work. I must discuss this with the others." Wen Deguang carried his briefcase and hurriedly went out.

Feng Yu patted Wen Dongjun: "Eh, should you go and talk to Zhang Han for your father's future?"

"Wen Dongjun was furious. What was the meaning of this? I am a man and will be the head of the family in the future!

After Wen Dongjun's father left and he saw that his mother had not entered the room, he whispered to Feng Yu: "Eh, did Uncle Feng and Auntie Zhang asked you about you and Li Na?"

"Your mum and dad asked you?"

"I have been very discreet about my relationships. But you must not let your parents speak to my parents. That night, Uncle Feng and Auntie Zhang had seen Zhang Han and me sitting together." Wen Dongjun said.

"What's there to be afraid of? If your parents found out, you can tell him that you will be the son-in-law of a leader in the Provincial Government."

"Get lost. In the future, I will be higher ranked than her father!" Wen Dongjun raised one hand in the air like he was swearing.

"Xiao Yu, Dongjun, why are the both of you hiding in the room? Come out and have some fruits."

Wen Dongjun's attitude immediately changed and shouted: "Okay, Mum."

Wen Dongjun turned around and saw Feng Yu looking at him in despise.

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There was not much entertainment in the district. Luckily, almost every school in the Northeast will have its own ice-skating ring. It was a tradition in the Northeast region to have ice-skating classes from secondary schools to universities.

Feng Yu, Wen Dongjun and Liu Kun went to a nearby secondary school's ice-skating ring.

At the new Ping Pong hall's entrance, there was signage. Tai Hua Table Tennis hall. Although it stated that this was a table tennis hall, there was not only table tennis inside. There were also gymnastic facilities and badminton courts. There was also a gym inside too. Most importantly, it stored all of the school's sports equipment.

If there were an indoor sports hall in the schools, 80% would be table tennis hall. That was the reason why table tennis was China's national sports.

"Teacher Zhao, you are in charge of the sports hall now? Do you have skating shoes? We want to borrow 3 pairs." Wen Dongjun said loudly. Even before his father had become a leader in the District office, Wen Dongjun was more well known in the school than the top student Liu Kun. He had created too much trouble!

Those good students will never leave a deeper impression than those notorious students. Especially, Wen Dongjun was good with sports, and the physical education teachers will notice him more.

"Xiao Wen, you are back with the rest? We have skating shoes. 50 cents for 2 hours. The deposit is 10 RMB. What size do you all need?"

"42, 42 and 44." Wen Dongjun took our 32 RMB and place it on the table.

"Here. You can try it and see if it fits." Teacher Zhao returned 50 cents change to Wen Dongjun. He was holding on to a small radio, listening to Deng's selected works!

In the era, what was China's best seller? First, it was Mao's selected works, and the second was Deng's selected works. Almost everybody has a copy of these books. There were even some that own more than one copy. These books were selling better than any other classics. Maybe this record will be broken in a few years' time when the was published.

Feng Yu could not help but grumble under his breath. Who was the one who did not want others to worship him……

Fine. Feng Yu had also bought these books before and had worshipped these two great leaders.

The trio tried on the skating shoes and walked towards the skating ring.

The skating was the running tracks of the stadium. The school and poured water onto the tracks, forming a layer of ice. The football field in the center was also covered with ice. It was reserved for those ice sports.

When Feng Yu and the rest arrive at the skating , it was already crowded.

Wen Dongjun was the first to change into the skating shoes. He threw his shoes to the side and started skating.

By the time Feng Yu finish changing his shoes, Wen Dongjun had already skated one round. He must admit that Wen Dongjun was really talented in all sports. Even when he does not skate often, he was still better than a lot of people.

Wen Dongjun was skating happily, and he even spins a few times, attracting the attention of the people nearby, stopping beside Liu Kun.

Liu Kun slowly stood up and skated slowly. But he lost his balance and held on to Wen Dongjun.

Wen Dongjun was feeling proud. Look at this top student. This is his skills level in skating. I am better than him even when I was 10 years' old.

"Those kids there are just learning to skate, and they are using those training chairs. So you need me to borrow one chair for you?" Wen Dongjun purposely asked.

Liu Kun embarrassedly released his grip on Wen Dongjun's arm: "Let me practice on my own for a while. You go and skate first."

After Wen Dongjun left, Liu Kun fell down. Among all the sports, this was his worst. He was solving math problems at home and was dragged here by these two guys!

Feng Yu also skated two rounds along the tracks. Although his speed was slow, he still enjoyed himself. Just when he was enjoying, he felt someone zooming past him at high speed.

He raised his head and saw Liu Kun waving at him!

Damn, I might be slower than Wen Dongjun, but how can I lose to you? You are too arrogant!

Feng Yu started to speed up. But before he could catch up with Liu Kun, he saw Liu Kun falling into the snow pile by the side.

Feng Yu: "……" He was still thinking how come Liu Kun became so good at skating. It seems that Liu Kun still sucks at skating.

Feng Yu stopped by Liu Kun and Liu Kun was picking himself up: "Why didn't you help me when I waved my hands at you?"

"You are asking me to help you earlier?"

Damn, I thought since when did this Liu Kun start to be so arrogant. He was actually asking me for help.

"If you are not good at skating, why did you skate so fast?" Feng Yu helped Liu Kun up.

"Dongjun had told me that it will be easier to skate if you are going fast. It will be easier to balance."

Feng Yu rolled his eyes. How can you believe what that moron says?

"You are going too fast just now. It will be fine if you are moving slightly faster than your walking speed. Look at that young girl. Just follow what she does, and you will know how to skate in no time." Feng Yu pointed to a young girl around the age of 10.

This Liu Kun had indeed disgraced all the Northeasterners. He still does not know how to skate after so many years!

Feng Yu saw Liu Kun following that young girl. That young girl turned and looked at Liu Kun panicky and immediately speed up, creating a distance between her and Liu Kun.

Liu Kun was following that girl's speed, and when he saw that girl moving faster, he also speeds up. But that girl could change direction easily, and Liu Kun fell into the snow pile by the side again.

After an hour, Liu Kun wanted to go home. He had fallen too many times. In the physical education classes in the past, he only needs to play around. Their test was also skating in a straight line.

After changing to their own shoes, the three of them ran back to the table tennis hall.

Teacher Zhao saw the three of them and noticed that Liu Kun's clothes were all dirtied. He knew that Liu Kun must have fallen countless times. How old was he? How come he can't even skate? But if Teacher Zhao knew that Liu Kun was a student at Huaqing University, he would look at him differently.

……

"It is still too early to go home now. How about we go and look for Xiao Jie?"

Liu Kun hesitated for a while and nodded. The three of them went over to Xiao Jie's house. Xiao Jie was their classmate and was now studying at a university in Bing City.

"Xiao Jie, are you free? Do you want to play cards with us?" Wen Dongjun smiled.

"Fine. Let's go over to that room."

Once they entered that room, Wen Dongjun saw something more interesting.

"Eh, let's not play cards. Let's play this instead. This looks more interesting."

Liu Kun looked at Wen Dongjun: "I do not know how to play. My parents also do not play mah-jong."

Feng Yu thought for a while and said: "Liu Kun, this is very simple. All you need to do is to change your tiles into nAAAmABCDD, and you have a winning hand. M and n can be considered zero. At the start, we will have 13 tiles each. You will take one tile from the stack and discard one tile. If you have a pair and one of the players throw out a tile that matches your pair, you can 'pong'. If you had 2 tiles of ABC and the player before you throw a tile that matches, you can 'chi'. If two players 'pong' and 'chi' at the same tile, 'pong' will get the tile. You understand?"

Liu Kun nodded: "This is so easy. I know how to play already."

Wen Dongjun and Xiao Jie looked at Feng Yu as if he was speaking an alien language. Mahjong can be explained this way?

Top student was indeed smart. After playing once, he knew all the rules and started winning game after game. Wen Dongjun was losing the most.

They played until evenings, and Wen Dongjun was the biggest loser. He looked at Liu Kun angrily. He swore that he would never play mah-jong with Liu Kun again!

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Time passes very fast. It was Lunar New Year. This year, the Feng family did not flaunt their wealth. But the district had spent a lot of money on fireworks. Feng Yu and Li Na had only met 2 times during this period. The both of them had purposely not met each other. The district was too small. Any small incident that happened will be known throughout the district within half a day, and it will be discussed among the residents for days.

The Feng family was the district's wealthiest family. News and information about the Feng family had been circulating around the district. Li Na still does not want her family to know about her relationship with Feng Yu.

The instructions from Bing City had arrived at the district. It was about the leasing of farmlands in Russia.

Wen Deguang had known about this beforehand and had asked his men to spread the news. He wants to know how many farmers were willing to apply. He had wanted more people to go to Russia. The more people that went there, the lesser the farmers will be here in the district. This way, the district can let those remaining farmers farm more fields. They would be able to utilize farming machines and increase their efficiency.

After the information was passed down to the District office, Wen Deguang asked the District's evening news to air an hour-long segment about the conditions and advantages of going to Russia to farm.

The next day, there was a constant stream of people that went to the District office to apply.

They were to leave for Russia in April and May and stay there for about 6 months. They will be able to return in October. They could also return home during the 6 months periods. The money they would earn was even more. Furthermore, this was organized by the City, and they heard that the Provincial Government was also involved. The Government will even send people to talk to the Russian Government. All they have to do was to take care of their farms.

This was an attractive offer for those poor families. The District had only assigned a small plot of land to them. There were no wastelands for them to cultivate and their family does not have tractors. They were the ones that were the most eager to farm in Russia. The higher-ups had said that the District will act as guarantors for they to take a bank loan. Even the tractors can be paid in installments. This was an opportunity for them to escape poverty.

There were only about 10,000 people and about 3,000 families in the District. More than 1,000 people had applied, and some families had applied separately. For example, the father applied, the son applied, the husband applied, and the wife applied.

There were also some people that came together to share the cost of purchasing a tractor and a harvester. They would share these machines, and they would save a lot. They would be able to lease 50 hectares to 100 hectares in Russia. At the district, each of them was only allowed to use 1 to 2 hectares of land.

Even with 1 to 2 hectares of land in the district, these farmers were able to survive. With such a big plot of land, they would be able to make tens of thousand RMB in a year! In a few years' time, they would be able to become wealthy. Just the interest from their money was more than enough to survive.

During the news, the District Chief had said that the City will help the people from the districts first. Those that fulfilled the conditions can go to Russia to earn money! Next month, there will be a trip to Russia to look at the fields. Even if the farmers were not selected, they could also treat it as a holiday. They had lived most of their lives in Longjiang province and had never been overseas before. The was an opportunity for them.

Many families were excited, but there were also families that had fought over this.

"Dad, why are we not applying? Our family can lease at least 100 hectares. Even if we lease 200 hectares of land will also not be a problem. Think about how much we can earn in a year. Next year, we will have enough money for the youngest to get married."

"What do you know? The news mentioned that those that had cultivated wastelands must return the land to the Government before they can go to Russia. They called this the returning farmlands to the wilderness policy.

This wasteland was cultivated through the efforts of this father and his sons. Last year, there was flooding, and they had made losses. They knew that this year, there will be no more floods. This was the time for them to earn money. Why should they return their land to the government?

"Dad, we had only cultivated dozens of wastelands. It was still wetlands. If it rains heavier, our land will start ponding. Russia's land is all good lands. It will be safer for us to grow crops there. Didn't the District Chief said that if we return those cultivated land to the government, we will get some compensations?"

"What compensations? Even if they give you 100 RMB, it is also considered compensations. There was a flood last year, and this year there should not be flooding. If we are able to grow our crops well on our farm, we will also have enough money for the youngest's wedding next year."

"Dad, then what about your grandson's high school's expenses? What about second brother's daughter's kindergarten expenses? The youngest will be getting married, and he also needs a house. His house will also need furniture and home appliances. Just look at Huan Zi. He is poor and had gotten married. Both his wife and him had been quarreling over money every day. His wife has been blaming him for earning so little."

The youngest son said: "Dad, I want to follow elder brother and second brother to go and farm in Russia. Both you and mum have health issues. We should just return the land to the government and take the compensations. Your field in the District can be rented out to others. Just the rental alone will be sufficient for both you and mum. We will go to Russia and farm there. There is so much land, and with the eldest brother and second brother's skills, we will not make losses. That Blackie Lee is also applying. Do you think that we are worse off than him?"

The father lowered his head and snubbed his cigarette. He lit another cigarette at looked at his two elder sons: "Does both your wives agree to let you farm there?"

The both of them nodded. There were many people from the district applying to go over to Russia. They could take care of each other there. Furthermore, this was headed by the City Government. They would be protected. This was an excellent opportunity for them!

"Then the 3 of them can go. But I will not return the cultivated land and your fields. I will farm by myself!"

Wen Deguang looked at the report in his hands. This report was compiled from all the villages. There were a total of 70 plus households with cultivated land. The cultivated land amounted to over 900 hectares. This was not a small figure.

When Wen Deguang was still a village head, he had also cultivated wastelands. He had no choice. He had bought a tractor, and he needs to earn more money. But when he was promoted to the deputy chief of the District office, he had given his cultivated land to 2 poor families in his village. Now, he needed to take back those land. It was too difficult for him to do so.

Luckily Feng Yu had given Wen Deguang some suggestions, and the higher-ups will also give some compensations for the farmers to return their lands.

"The few of you are from the 3rd village, I also know what the few of you have in common. The cultivated land behind 3rd village belongs to the few of you? Don't panic. I am not giving you fines. Now the higher-ups had issued a regulation, stating that cultivating wastelands is against the law. The few of you should return those land to the government. Stop panicking. Let me finish first. I saw that the few of you had applied to go to Russia. Let me tell you something, but keep it to yourselves. In Russia, you are allowed to cultivate wastelands too. The rental for those wastelands is half of those fields. You do not need to pay anything during the first year and 50% rental for the second year. If the few of you agrees to return your land to the government, then the higher-ups will allow you all to cultivate wastelands in Russia. This will be more profitable than leasing those ready fields."

Many people tried to interrupt Wen Deguang when he was talking, but he stopped them. He needs to finish what he had to say in one go. If not, this discussion will go on forever.

Huh? We can also cultivate wastelands in Russia, and it was permitted by the government? Although we still need to rent those lands, the rental was much cheaper. The rental saved every year was a considerable amount.

"District Chief, if we return our cultivated land here, how much land are we allowed to cultivate in Russia?" Someone asked.

"Double!"

Double? All of them were excited. If they were allowed to cultivate double the area of the land, then they would be able to earn much more. Especially if they signed 8 years lease. After the first 2 years, those cultivated lands will be the same as those ordinary fields, and they only need to pay half the rent. It was a good deal!

"District Chief, we had discussed, and we agreed. But I had heard that there are compensations when we return those land?" These people will not let go of any opportunity to get more money!

"The government will be compensating all of you 10 RMB for every hectare. The City and District will compensate another 10 RMB. You think it is too low? If you think the compensation is too low, then you can carry on farming there. In Summer, when the new regulation takes effect, don't blame me for bringing people to confiscate those lands!" Wen Deguang had finished using the soft approach, and now, he was using the hard method. As for the compensation amount, he was the one who decided it.

"District Chief, what are you talking about? We had not mentioned anything about not returning those lands. If the rest agreed, we would also agree!"

"Remember what all of you said today. If you change your minds later, don't blame me for taking actions against all of you!"

Wen Deguang looked at those people leaving his office, and he smiled. It was as what Feng Yu said. It was easy to get these people to return their lands.

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"Fine. I know. Thanks, Brother Fu for your help." Feng Yu hang up the phone. He was lost in his thoughts.

China's logistics giant Shunfeng, from Feng Yu's previous life, had started their operations in Hong Kong. China and Hong Kong's trade had been increasing, and the government's ships cannot meet the demands.

This Shunfeng was doing the shipping businesses between Hong Kong and Southern Guangdong.

Currently, this company had just started and had not even registered their company. This company does not even have their own fleet of vehicles, let alone cargo ships. But Shunfeng's boss had an interesting idea. His slogan was .

The postal services require one day to depart from China, and another day to reach Hong Kong. It will take at least 2 days for the postage to reach its destination. If someone needs something urgently, it will be too long.

Shunfeng's boss, Wang Wei, was in the printing business in the past. At this time, most factories in China were set up by Hong Kong businessmen. The labor, land and material cost was cheaper, and it was not far from Hong Kong. The average salaries in Hong Kong at this time was over 1,500 HKD. It was more than 10 times compared to China!

Wang Wei soon discovered that the product samples from the factories in China need at least 2 to 3 days to reach Hong Kong. It had delayed a lot of time. As such, he and a few friends started to help businessmen in China to carry their samples through hand-carried luggage back to Hong Kong. At the same time, he brought some Hong Kong products into China to sell at Foshan.

Although Wang Wei and his friends were only a few people and do not even have a truck or ship, his business was good. Slowly, through word of mouth, more and more factories knew about them. They traveled to and fro between Hong Kong and Foshan every day.

More and more people started to look for Wang Wei and his friends to ask them to carry things out of China. They do not only help to courier goods to Hong Kong. He even delivered the goods to specific locations.

This became Shunfeng's business model.

It was worth mentioning that Wang Wei's father was someone with a small fortune. He had a small factory, but he was not pleased with what Wang Wei was doing. If Wang Wei wishes to do this business, he needs money to set up a company. He needs to pay the couriers both in China and Hong Kong.

Feng Yu had wanted to look for Wang Wei. But since the last time Feng Yu spoke to Li Dafu, he had not given him any replies until now. This let Feng Yu understand one thing. If it were not the correct timing, these people's thinking would be different. This was the reason why Feng Yu did not look for Wang Wei in the past. He was waiting for the right time.

This was the time when Wang Wei needed money, and Feng Yu asked Fu Guangzheng to lend Wang Wei 100,000 HKD, to help him set up Shunfeng Courier.

Feng Yu did not charge interest for this 100,000 HKD. He just said that he admired these few youngsters and wished for their success.

Wang Wei and his friends were shocked. They did not even need to have any collaterals and only required to sign a loan agreement.

Wang Wei still thought that it was his father who had sent someone to help him.

This was what Feng Yu wanted. The Shunfeng now was not worth investing. Wang Wei was not developed yet. He was still far from the mysterious boss of Shunfeng in the future years.

In Feng Yu's previous life, Jack Ma had mentioned that the person he admired most was Wang Wei. It was because not everyone can manage a 150,000 employees company.

This Wang Wei was similar to Feng Yu in the sense that both do not like to be interviewed. He does not even want to be photographed. He even rejected the top leader of China's postal services invitation. Maybe the only news about him was that he bought a plot of land in Hong Kong and built a mansion. This was also not on the financial newspapers. It was on the tabloids.

Wang Wei had started with a backpack and then e recruited 5 of his friends to set up a company. Within 10 years, this company which was started from 100,000 HKD grew to a company that was worth hundreds of thousands. This showed how capable Wang Wei was.

Shunfeng was only slightly behind China's logistics giant EMS. Shunfeng had held 20% of China's market share. But Shunfeng had never advertised or accepted any investments. It was not even listed.

Wang Wei had said that the company was doing well and they had almost 30% profits. He does not need any investors. The company had never faced any financial issues before. There was no need to raise funds by being listed. The company had enough funds to grow.

There was also no need for any advertisements. Even when Shunfeng had collected the parcel at 6 in the evenings, the package will arrive at the client's place the next morning. Word of mouth was the best advertisements.

But the future Shunfeng had a big problem which had limited its growth to become China's number one courier company. That was because Shunfeng had expanded from the south towards the north. Some provinces in the Northeast and Northwest were not covered. Their coverage was not as significant as EMS.

In this life, no matter how Shunfeng developed, it will never reach the scale in Feng Yu's previous life. It was because of Wind, and Rain Logistics had already expanded from the Northeast to Beijing region. Although it had not reached the extent of reaching the destination in one day.

In another 2 years, Wind and Rain Logistics will expand even faster. At that time, it should have captured the central regions. Shunfeng should also have extended to the southeast.

When that happens, it would be the time for Wind and Rain Logistics to cooperate with Shunfeng. With the favor Feng Yu had given to Wang Wei now, how could Wang Wei refuse to let Feng Yu invest in his company? If both companies could cooperate or even merged, then there would be no problems overtaking EMS!

……

Fu Guangzheng hung up the phone and was puzzled why Feng Yu had asked him to do this. It was evident that Feng Yu does not know those people. Why Feng Yu wanted to lend them money? Why did Feng Yu asked him to monitor this person and borrow him money?

He looked carefully at these few youngsters, but could not see anything special about them. This amount was not enough to do logistics business. Even if you do not have a cargo ship, then at least you must have a truck. These few people do not even own a motorcycle. They were delivering parcels via bicycles.

Fu Guangzheng mentioned that it would be faster to use motorcycles to do deliveries and Wang Wei asked if he could borrow another 100,000 HKD to buy bikes.

Wang Wei had really thought that Fu Guangzheng was his father's friend. This was also the reason why he was not embarrassed to borrow money. Fu Guangzheng hesitated for a while and remembered about the miracles Feng Yu created in the past. He immediately nodded. He also gave Wang Wei a personal loan of 100,000 HKD for him to buy some motorcycles. Anyway, Feng Yu had only asked him to lend Wang Wei 100,000 HKD. So, even if he lends Wang Wei another 100,000 HKD out from his own pocket, it should be fine.

If Feng Yu really wanted to help Wang Wei, then Feng Yu would owe him a personal favor. Fu Guangzheng would never have thought that Feng Yu lent Wang Wei money was for his future cooperation. Feng Yu was investing in Wang Wei.

At this time, Wang Wei and his friends were not worth investing. Fu Guangzheng could not see any potential in this small company. This company might not even earn 100,000 HKD in a year.

However, Fu Guangzheng was used to follow Feng Yu's footsteps. Even if Feng Yu had given Wang Wei 100,000 HKD for nothing, he was also fine doing the same. The money he had earned by following Feng Yu was more than a 100,000 HKD!

After the Lunar New Year, Feng Yu returned to Bing City. He needs to help with the district's developments. Together with him was the District Chief, Wen Deguang.

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"Director Li, you are a busy man now. It is hard to get to meet you." Feng Yu joked.

"Manager Feng, stop kidding with me. I came here once I received your call. How come you have the time to treat me today? It is not easy to get a treat from you."

Feng Yu thought back, I had not treated Li Shiyou before?

Huh? I really have not treated him to a meal before. I had eaten a few times at his Motor Factory Canteen before. Although I had donated a lot of money the past few years, I am still being treated as a stingy person!

"That's why I am treating you today. I have prepared noodles." Feng Yu replied without his face turning red.

"Since you are treating today, I will eat at least 3 bowls!"

Wen Deguang was looking at them in shock. This Feng Yu could speak so casually with Director Li of the Motor Factory? Director Li was a high ranked leader, and he managed a huge factory. He could still joke with Feng Yu?

"Director Li, let me introduce. This is my District Chief and also secretary Wen Deguang. He had watched me grow up. Uncle Wen, this is Director Li of the Motor Factory. He is the person who can help us."

Li Shiyou heard the way Feng Yu addresses Wen Deguang, and he knew that they both were very close. He saw Wen Deguang stretching out 2 hands to shake hand with him, and he immediately shook his hands with both hands too.

"Let's talk while we eat?"

"No problems.: Li Shiyou replied.

"Director Li, how good is the technology on wind-powered generators at the Motor Factory?" Feng Yu asked.

"It's fine I think. Although we are not the best in China, we are still one of the tops regarding technology. It is still all because of your help. If not, our technologies will not be improved so fast." Li Shiyou said.

If Feng Yu had not brought in so many related technologies from the Soviet Union, the Motor Factory only have hydro and thermal generators' technologies that were considered advanced. The other types of generators were too ordinary. But now the Motor Factory was different. They even have the technologies for Nuclear powered generators. The factory had received many orders due to their improvement in their technologies.

This was the time when the nation was developing their energy industry. How could the Motor factory's business not do well? This was especially so after the Motor Factory had appeared on CCTV. The whole nation's generator factories knew that the Motor Factory had the most advanced technologies. If not, how could they win a national level award?

For the whole nation, getting an award on CCTV was equivalent to getting a national level award. If it was only a small award, why would CCTV air it? How could there be an awards ceremony for small awards?

Li Shiyou was very grateful to Feng Yu. This was why when he heard that Feng Yu needed his help, he came over to meet him. Li Shiyou was clear that if he helped Feng Yu, Feng Yu would undoubtedly remember him. In the future, if there were any good things, Feng Yu would not forget about him and the Motor Factory.

But why was Feng Yu talking about Wind power? What has it got to do with Feng Yu?

"Director Li, how are your wind-powered generators selling?"

When Feng Yu mentioned this, Li Shiyou shook his head: "The sales are so-so only. It is not as good as the hydro and thermal generators."

So-so was also better than before. In the past, no one had even asked them about their wind-powered generators. Now, at least he had some profits and these profits was enough for them to research on improving their technologies.

"Director Li, do you know why your generators are not selling well?"

"Why?" Li Shiyou was curious. Feng Yu knew the reason?

"It is because you did not let the others see the results."

"What do you mean?"

"When people want to buy hydro-powered generators, you will say that the Ge Zhou hydropower station is using your generators. If they wanted to buy thermal generators, you have countless examples. Even if those people have not been to those places, they would also have heard of them. They will know about the quality of your generators. But for wind-powered generators, what examples do you have?"

Feng Yu was slowly leading Li Shiyou's thoughts to where he wants it to be.

"Sigh~~~ It was really like what you said. Last year, we had sold some wind-powered generators to the Xinjiang there, and there were the inquiries about wind-powered generators increased. Are you trying to tell me to increase the marketing of the Wind-powered generators there?" Li Shiyou asked excitedly.

Damn, the west had already started to build wind-powered power stations?

"Director Li, no. you are wrong." Feng Yu tried to change Li Shiyou's thinking. "Think about this. If your buyers could see the real thing, do you think that it will be more effective?"

"The real thing? Are you telling me to build a wind-powered power plant in Bing City? That's impossible. We do not have much wind here." Li Shiyou waved his hand. Constant winds were a must for wind-powered generators.

"There is a small mountain near my district. You can build a power station there. In future, if you have any potential clients, you can bring them there to look at the real thing. If your generators are able to generate electricity in places without many winds, that means the Motor Factory had more advanced technologies."

Li Shiyou suddenly stared at Feng Yu and smiled: "This is the reason why you have treated me for this meal? Are you thinking of asking me to build a wind-powered power plant for your district?"

Feng Yu smiled: "It's an investment. After the power plant is built, you are able to earn on the electricity charges."

"I knew that you are not so generous to treat me. If you are me and you knew that there is not much wind in your district, will you still build a power plant there?"

Feng Yu carefully asked: "Will there be any losses?"

"Maybe not. But there will not be any profits either. Our generators can be used for about 30 years, but we still need to lay cables, installations, maintenance, etc. You can calculate how much we need to invest in this project."

Feng Yu brighten up: "It is fine if there are no losses. This is advertising. Which advertisements does not need money? Furthermore, you can let the State Power or the local power to lay the cables. If you use their cables, they will be the ones that will do the maintenance, and you will still have some profits every year. This was a good deal. Your advertisement does not need to pay and could still make some profits."

"Stop trying to deceive me. Is this advertisement or charity? Our factory is now waiting for big news. If this goes through, our factory will have no worries for the next 10 years. Why would we still need advertisements?"

"What order is this that will sustain your factory for 10 years?"

"Three Gorges! There had been discussions about this long ago. But the National People's Congress might be approving this project this year. We are competing for 2 compressors. We have high hopes of winning this bid. If this project goes through, then we will become one of the top generator factories in the world. You think our orders will be less in the future?" Li Shiyou said proudly.

Huh? Three Gorges dam will be using Bing City's Motor Factory?

Feng Yu remembered in his previous life that the Three Gorges dam was using generators from the US, Germany, and France in the first phase. It was only in the 2nd phase when Bing City Motor Factory and other state-owned generator factories supplied the generators.

Could it be that things had changed in this life?

It seems that this was the year when the Three Gorges dam hydro station's project was approved. As such, Feng Yu told Li Shiyou confidently: "If I can be guaranteed that this project will be approved during this Congress, can you invest in a small wind-powered power station in my district?"

Li Shiyou's eyes opened wide. Feng Yu could guarantee that this project will be approved?

"Are you gambling?"

"It is fine if Director Li thinks that I am gambling. If this project is not approved, then I will help you think of a way to let your factory earn tens of millions each year! If the project is approved, then our power station?"

"I will invest in that power station even if the Three Gorges dam project is not approved. What idea do you have?" This was tens of millions. It cost only a few millions to build a wind-powered power generator. Using a few million to exchange for a business that will make tens of millions profit. This was a good deal!

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"Director Li, how is the research on the batteries going? We have paid quite a lot for this." Feng Yu suddenly asked.

"It is progressing quite well according to your requirements. The batteries should be ready next year. The nickel batteries and Zinc batteries cost are higher than those traditional lead-acid batteries. Are you going to install those batteries in your motorcycles?"

"Not only it will be installed in the motorcycles. The saloon cars and trucks produced by the Machinery Company will also need batteries. I can sign an agreement with the Motor Factory. If you can fulfill our demands, we will purchase the batteries from you. That means the Motor Factory will make quite a hefty sum every year."

"How many motorcycles and saloon cars are you going to produce each year?"

"This year, we will produce at least 300,000 motorcycles and 20,000 saloon cars. This was mainly due to the factories are still under construction. The factories will be in operation at the end of this year. But from next year, I guaranteed that the production of motorcycles will exceed 600,000 units, and saloon cars will exceed 100,000 units. All these vehicles will be using your batteries!"

"Really? All your branch factories will be using our batteries?" Li Shiyou was overjoyed.

If that's the case, then just batteries alone will create over 100 million RMB of sales for the Motor Factory. At the production of the Machinery Company increases, their sales and profits will also increase. Maybe there will be over 100 million RMB of profits. But were those batteries really suitable to be used in vehicles?

"That's right. But I will suggest you set up branch factories to manufacture these batteries. It would be best if you could set up multiple factories like what the Machinery Company did……"

"Wait, you want us to set up branch factories?"

"What's wrong?"

"You are wealthy, and you can set up 10 branch factories at one go. But our Motor Factory does not have so many funds. We cannot even afford to set up one branch factory." Li Shiyou replied sourly.

"Then we can work together. I had said that the rights for this battery technologies belonged to me when I asked your factory to research on it. So, I will not use this technology to invest. How about I will provide you with the factories, funds, and equipment, and you will supply the factories with manpower, like engineers and workers. We can set up a joint partnership company."

Feng Yu had said his real motive. The future battery industry will be huge due to the developments of electric scooters and the automobile industry. How could Feng Yu miss out this opportunity to make money?

Even if he could not monopolize the market, but it should not be a problem for him to be the market leader. Just the batteries for the electric scooters will bring at least a few billions of sales each year. The profits from this will not be a small amount.

"Cooperate?" Li Shiyou was wary when he heard of this word. He knew that every time he cooperates with Feng Yu, the Motor Factory will not suffer any losses. But most of the money will be earned by Feng Yu.

"We can talk about this later. Chief Wen, why are you keeping quiet?" Li Shiyou decided to go back and consider about this cooperation carefully. He needs to think over this before he could choose whether to work with Feng Yu and the details of this cooperation.

Wen Deguang raises his wine glass: "Director Li, let's have a toast first. Let me thank you for helping our district."

Wen Deguang was thinking in his heart. What can he say? The both of them had not given him the chance to open his mouth. He does not even have the opportunity to speak when they were talking about the power station, let alone when they were discussing business.

Feng Yu suddenly remembered that Uncle Wen was sitting beside him.

"I will not drink any alcohol. I am driving." Damn, these two people could drink Baijiu like fishes. Feng Yu does not want to drink with them.

Wen Deguang starts to drink and talk to Li Shiyou about the power station. Feng Yu added some of his views occasionally. He wanted the most for his district.

In the end, Feng Yu represented Tai Hua Food processing factory to invest 1 million RMB in the power station. In the future, the factory will have a 30% discount on the electricity charges and could still get a share of the profits from the power station.

This type of investment was common in some areas. Since there were already precedents, it was not a problem if the district and the Motor Factory pushes for it.

The State Power will also not reject as they would be able to get 10% profits if they allow the power station to use their power lines.

After the meal, Wen Deguang went to the City's Farm department to report on this matter. The issue of the farmers returning their cultivated lands had been settled. But Wen Deguang does not want to just return those lands to the wilderness. Since the instructions from the top had not been finalized, he intends to lease those land to other farmers. The rents collected will go into the District's finances, and when the instructions came down from the top, he would then return the land!

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Li Shiyou returned to the Motor Factory and immediately called the person-in-charge of the batteries development, and the other sales team chiefs to his office. He needs to ask if this battery project can be used to cooperate with Feng Yu. If they were to collaborate with Feng Yu, what would be the details? How many shares should they request?

"Directory, I shall be honest with you. I do not think that this battery project will do well. The cost for this nickel batteries is too high. Who would want to buy it? Lead-acid batteries are more than enough for cars. Anyway, it is only used to start the engines and on the lights. Lead-acid batteries are much cheaper. Other than some equipment that requires special requirements for electricity, I cannot think of other uses for Nickel batteries." The Deputy Chief Engineer said.

"I think we can cooperate with Feng Yu. Didn't he say that he will provide the location, funds and also the equipment? We only need to provide the manpower and engineers. We do not need to invest much. If this succeeded, the profits would not be low. Also, Feng Yu promised that the Machinery Company's cars will use our batteries in the future? But some of their factories are located in the South. Could they ship the batteries from Bing City there? When he said to purchase the batteries from us, I think he meant purchasing the batteries from the joint venture factories. If we do not cooperate with him, then this deal will be gone. Even if we are producing lead-acid batteries, there will still be profits." The sales chief said.

"The technicians and workers will have to leave their homes to work in another province. We have to give them additional allowances. Their salaries will be higher. Can Feng Yu accept this?"

"This should not be a problem. The Machinery Company's workers are getting more salaries than us. I heard that this was suggested by Feng Yu. Also, Tai Hua Trading's staffs were getting increments every year. I heard that their salaries are more than 170 RMB a month. This Feng Yu was generous to his staffs." The Motor Factory's Finance Chief said.

Li Shiyou shook his head: "I think all of you had misunderstood me. I am telling all of you about this is not to ask if we should work with Feng Yu. I can confirm that we must work with him. I just want to ask if we should invest a sum of money to increase our stake in the company."

"What? Director, if we are able to receive the order from the Three Gorges project, then we must focus on it. Where will we get the money to invest in new factories? Furthermore, we might not have enough engineers and technicians for those new factories. From what I understand, Feng Yu does not intend to set up one branch factory."

Li Shiyou was hesitating. From what he knew, Feng Yu had never made any losses from his investments. But where will he sell these batteries? Use those Nickel batteries in the cars? This would increase the cost of the vehicle.

He had so many people with him, but there were no conclusions. Li Shiyou decided to look for Feng Yu tomorrow again to find out more. He must not miss this opportunity!

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Feng Yu wanted to collaborate with the Motor Factory to develop batteries was not because batteries will have lots of profits in the future. It was also because China's giants in the batteries industry will be controlled by foreign MNC, due to a series of takeovers and investments, in the future.

Now, future China's battery giant, Nanfu (Aka: Excell Batteries), was still starting. They had just successfully developed NiMH batteries, and this company had reached world-class standards.

Maybe Nanfu thought that they have no other competitors in China, but this technology was also developed successfully by the Motor Factory. Feng Yu had gotten some information on this technology and had asked the Motor Factory to research on it. Even the Motor Factory did not know that this technology was the most advanced in China.

The Motor Factory had thought that they were only one of the best in China. They could not see the potential in this technology.

Just the batteries used in remote controls and touch lights were a huge market in the future.

The home appliances now started to use remote controls. There were also some toys in the market that needs batteries. Also, the touch lights and wall clocks, which was a necessity in every home, uses batteries.

Feng Yu clearly remembers that in another 2 years, battery-powered toy cars will be selling like hotcakes. The high-performance batteries used in these toy cars were sold for more than 10 RMB. Some batteries were selling more than the toy cars.

But what was the cost of those batteries? The battery was selling from a few RMB to over 10 RMB a piece. The highest profits were over 300%. Also, the sales for pagers were increasing, and domestic produced pagers started to appear. In the following few years, pagers will be a huge industry, and a battery can only last a pager for one month. It uses batteries faster than remote controls. In Feng Yu's previous life, Nanfu was successful because they just happened to meet this phase.

Furthermore, it will need about 1 year to set up a battery factory. It will take long periods just to settle the wastewater drainage systems. This was also because the equipment needed for the treatment of the wastewater got to be imported from overseas. Those machines used for wastewater treatment produced in China were only polluting the environment more.

If they start to build the factories now, then it should be ready for operation next year. At that time, VCD should be in the market, and the saloon cars should be produced. The timing was right for these new products to use the newly produced batteries.

If they set up the factories next year, the small batteries will be taken over by Nanfu batteries. Furthermore, Feng Yu does not only want to produce small batteries. He also wants to produce batteries for automobiles. He would be able to train a group of specialists in this field now, and he would not face a shortage of staffs when the new factories were set up.

Also, Feng Yu wants to get these batteries experts trained by the Motor Factory to the new factories was because he wants control over them. There can only be profits when they have the leading technology. Once these experts joined the new factories, Feng Yu would never let them return back to the Motor Factory!

……

"Feng Yu, yesterday we talked about setting up a branch factory together to manufacture batteries. Can we talk about the details?" Li Shiyou had asked Feng Yu to come to the Motor Factory. He wanted to make use of the advantage of having more people to negotiate with him. He needs to make sure that the Motor Factory will not be at a disadvantage.

"Director Li, yesterday I did not say about setting up a factory. I want to set up 5 branch factories. It will be the same as my automobile factories. It will be located all over China. This will be a huge investment. I intend to invest 200 million RMB. Oh, how much can the Motor Factory invest?" Feng Yu purposely asked.

From the way Li Shiyou set up this meeting, he knew Li Shiyou's intentions. Li Shiyou will surely want to invest, but he does not want to take out any money.

Feng Yu also knew that if the Three Gorges project starts, even if the Motor Factory got the backup generator job, it will not be a small project. The factory will have to focus on that, and the factory will not have sufficient funds to invest in something else.

Li Shiyou wanted a more significant share in these new factories. But Feng Yu kept mentioning about money. No money, then stop thinking of owning more shares!

Feng Yu also did not intend to invest in 5 branch factories at once. One factory in Jinling will be sufficient for the market now. He could set up a few production lines to manufacture batteries in the Machinery Company's factory here. He was not worried about the production of automobile batteries as the Motor Factory already had the production lines.

The people at the Motor factory were sitting up straight, but when money was mentioned, all of them shrink. The Motor Factory does have the funds, but they cannot use it!

"Manager Feng, why do you need to set up so many branch factories at once? Our factory can also manufacture batteries. Our factory can produce those small batteries that are used in touch lights and those batteries used by motorcycles and automobiles. If you think that the number of batteries produces is not enough, then with one more branch factory it should be able to meet your demand. How many cars and motorcycles can your factories produce in a year? Can your factory produce 1 million cars and motorcycles in a year? There is no need for so many branch factories." The Deputy Factory Director who was in-charged of production said/

"Furthermore, you do not have experts in this field. We also cannot supply too many people in this field. If these people were to work in other regions, we still have to compensate them. We need to increase their salaries, and we will be taking on a bigger job soon. We will not be able to supply too many people." The one in charge of the battery development said.

"If you invest so much money at once, it will also be a strain on your finance. What if the sales for this product does not do well? Manager Feng, I think one branch factory should be enough."

……

The people at the Motor Factory took turns to persuade Feng Yu. But Feng Yu was not convinced. He acted like he insisted on his original plans. This gave the people from the Motor Factory a big headache.

Based on Feng Yu's plan, how much shares could they get? Even 5% was considered a lot. What sort of joint venture was this? It was like the Motor Factory working for Feng Yu. Why can this be possible?!

"Manager Feng, we have a lot of battery factories in China. Although our battery technologies are better, our cost is higher too. The spending power in our country cannot be compared to other countries. When people buy batteries, they will choose the cheapest ones. Furthermore, all batteries look the same. Unless you're the amount of electricity in your battery is higher, there is almost no difference between the rest of the batteries. We do not have any significant advantages over the competitors." Li Shiyou persuaded.

Feng Yu showed a troubled expression and said: "Fine. Then we will build one branch factory. How much are you going to invest?"

"Manager Feng, didn't you said that we will only supply manpower? Why are you asking us to invest?" Li Shiyou showed a surprised expression.

Feng Yu rolled his eyes. All of you only wanted to supply some people and then get a share of the profits. But I am also targeting these people too. Just like this Deputy Chief Engineer who was in-charged of developing the battery technologies.

"Fine. I will provide all the funds, and your Deputy Chief Engineer Li will lead the team of experts and technicians. There should not be less than 30 people on the team, and there should be at least 100 experienced workers. I will give you 7% shares."

"Manager Feng, we are the ones that are in charge of the battery technologies, and we still need to supply so many workers. How come we are only getting 7% shares?" Li Shiyou replied loudly.

"Technology? I am the one who had given you the original technology. I am also the one paying for the RD funds. The results from your research also belong to me. I still have the contract with me. Furthermore, am I not the one paying them? These people's salaries will be paid by the new factory. The Machinery Company will not be responsible for them. Those that retired after one year of working at the factory will be taken care of by us. You think 7% is too little? I am going to invest 40 million RMB! Why not your side also invests some money, and I can let you have more shares."

If it was only one branch factory, then the Motor Factory will not suffer any losses even if they just relied on the automobiles and motorcycles. With this new factory, the Machinery Company will not order any batteries from the Motor Factory, and the Motor Factory would lose out a lot of profits.

"We will invest 10 million RMB, and you only need to invest 30 million. We want 35% shares." Li Shiyou gritted his teeth and said.

"Director Li, is your math not good? 30% is my baseline. You can get those engineers from other places. Anyway, I have the technologies."

Li Shiyou looked at the rest and nodded: "Fine. 30% shares. But we can only take out the money in the second half of this year!

Feng Yu smiled: "No problems."

You have no problems investing 10 million RMB now. But can you still increase your investment if I continue to invest next year?

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After finalizing the details of the agreement, Feng Yu called Fu Guangzheng to ask him to look for a location near to the Jinling branch factory to build a battery factory.

As usual, Fu Guangzheng invested some money for a 10% stake in the battery factory. He also arranged for the management staffs, and Tai Hua Trading will hire the staffs for the finance department.

Feng Yu made a call to Kirilenko and ordered a few battery production lines. He does not care whether if the production lines were used or brand new, as long as they were cheaper than the ones from Europe and US. China still does not have such advanced production lines. Overall, China's industrial level was still below average compared to the rest of the world.

It was almost the end of February, and Feng Yu returned to Beijing. Li Na and the rest will return to Beijing a few days later. Feng Yu went to Zhongguancun to buy a computer.

Although there was still no good operating system now, the VCD will be launched soon. Feng Yu's target was to use CD-ROM to replace floppy disk. He needs to look at the current computers had reached what standards and if it could use CD-ROM.

At a small shop, Feng Yu saw a few CRT monitors and some computer parts on display. A dirty looking man saw Feng Yu and warmly greet him: "Brother, what are you looking for? We have the most advanced 486 computers with internal storage of 8M, 3.5in floppy disk driver, most advanced video card, 420M hard disk, 14-inch CRT monitor, DOS system. You will not regret buying it!"

What? Feng Yu was shocked. Luckily, he was here to look around first. If he wasn't here, he still does not know how backward the computers were in this era.

This was considered the most advanced? The CPU, internal storage, etc. could not even compare to a handphone in the future years. Hard disk space of 420M? Can it even store an HD movie?

The shop owner had recommended this computer proudly. Were these specs really the best?

"Boss, do you have anything that's better?"

"These are the best secs available. The Government had also bought these computers. Which unit are you from and how many do you need? If you are buying a lot, I can give you some 3.5in floppy disk drive as free gifts."

The shop owner had thought that Feng Yu was purchasing computers for his unit. Buying a personal computer? Stop kidding. Why would anyone buy a computer? Computers were too expensive and other than units, who would spend money to buy? Also, how many people know how to use computers?

In this era, all the elites in China who had received a higher education were mostly working in the government agencies or state-owned enterprises units. There was only a handful that started their own business. Maybe there might be more in the coastal regions but not a lot in Beijing.

How much did one 486 computers cost? 12,000 RMB! The current average annual salary was not even 1,600 RMB. Who would buy such an expensive item for personal use? It must be purchased for the units.

Even if it was purchasing for the units, it was different from the future years, where the shop owners will ask how many dozens or hundreds of computers. If one unit could afford two or more computers, it will be considered a big unit. Many units do not even have one computer.

The units in this era were only equipped with phone lines, fax, photocopier machines, and typewriters! Even scanners were rare.

In this era, the computers were still pre-assembled Monoblock computers. There was no such thing as self-assembled computers. The CPU was still placed horizontally below the monitor.

"Brother? Are you buying? Which unit are you from and how many do you need? Come on, speak up." The shop owner was getting anxious.

There were not a lot of shops selling computers, and the shop owner must cherish every customer. The money he earned from selling one computer would be more than working for one year!

The series of questions from the shop owner woke Feng Yu from his daydream.

"What brands do you have?"

"We have IBM, DELL, Lenovo……"

"Wait, you have Lenovo computers?" Feng Yu heard Lenovo and immediately interrupted the shop owner.

Feng Yu remembered that Lenovo was set up in the 1980s and started from manufacturing Chinese language card. It was in the 1990s when they ventured into the personal computers industry. He did not know that Lenovo had its own computers now.

Feng Yu rubbed his chin. He thought if he could recruit Liu Chuanzhi and the rest from Lenovo. Lenovo had not undergone restructuring and was still a subsidiary of a research facility. Liu Chuanzhi and the rest should still be getting salaries.

They should have other thoughts when the company was making so much money, and they do not have a share. But if Feng Yu were to poach them over, he will have to set up a research facility for them. This would be a considerable investment.

"Brother, do you want to buy Lenovo computer?" The shop owner pointed to a computer and asked.

"How much is this computer?" Feng Yu pointed to the Lenovo computer and asked.

"Are you buying one unit?"

"One unit is enough."

The shop owner was slightly disappointed: "I will give you a discount. 11,800 RMB. Do you need a receipt?"

Feng Yu smiled and said: "10,000 RMB!"

The shop owner jumped: "10,000 RMB? Impossible! This is the latest model. You can ask around in Zhongguancun. No shops are selling this cheap. The lowest I can go is 11,500 RMB!"

Feng Yu: "10,000 RMB!"

"Are you a serious buyer? This is a computer and not a game console. This is not the way to bargain. I had already offered you a discount, and you should not insist on the price."

"I only have 10,000 RMB, and I am not buying for any unit. I am buying on behalf of my boss."

"How about 11,000 RMB? I can write you a 12,000 RMB receipt. You can bring the receipt back and claim from your boss." The shop owner moved closer and said softly. He does not believe that Feng Yu only had 10,000 with him. He thinks that Feng Yu had said this to bargain with him.

Feng Yu looked at the shop owner speechlessly. Nowadays shop could write receipts this way? It was a pity that he was buying the computer for himself. No matter what amount was written on the receipt, he still has to pay.

"10,000 RMB. Not a single cent more. If you are not selling, I will go to other shops. You had said that you are not the only one selling this computer in Zhongguancun. If you do not want to sell, other shops will be willing."

"eh, brother, don't go. Let's discuss. How about 10,800 RMB? This is an auspicious number." The shop owner pulled Feng Yu back.

Feng Yu looked at the shop owner without any expression: "10,000RMB!"

The shop owner was going crazy. This was the type of customer he was afraid of. Only insist on a specific price and refuse to bargain. Could it be that this kid knew what his cost price was? Domestic produced computers were much cheaper than imported ones. If he sells this unit for 10,000 RMB, he would still make a few hundred RMB of profits. But his shop rarely has any customers. Sometimes, he might be able to sell one or two computers in a month. His rent was high and had invested a lot in these computers. He had even sold his house to set up this shop!

Feng Yu was clear that imported computers would cost about 12,000 RMB, but local computers should be much cheaper. It does not need to pay so much taxes. Lenovo had only bought some parts and assembled it together, making it its own product. Other than the outer casing and the Chinese language card inside, the rest were not manufactured by them.

That was the reason why Feng Yu thinks that 10,000 RMB was a reasonable price. The shop owner would still be able to make some profits.

"Fine, fine, fine. I am scared of you. 10,000 RMB and the receipt will also be 10,000 RMB!"

"Okay. Write the receipt."

Translator notes: Zhongguancun is a technology hub in Haidian District, Beijing, China. It is very well known in China, and is often referred to as "China's Silicon Valley". There are five prominent IT and electronics markets. They are technology bazaars, famous for their "shops with a shop", where prices are easily but grudgingly bargained. Zhongguancun shops mainly deal in PC-compatible hardware, peripherals, and software.

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Feng Yu bought a computer, and at the same time, he got the contact number to Lenovo which was printed on the packaging.

Feng Yu went to the post office in his neighborhood, and after giving a red packet, 2 technicians followed him home to install internet line.

In this era, there were no broadband or fiber optics cables. He only installed a modem with a phone line. Although the internet was still in the initial phase, he could send emails. In the future, Feng Yu could manage his companies from remote locations. This would be more convenient than going to shops to send and receive faxes.

The computer started running, dialing and Feng Yu frowned. The noise from the computer was deafening. He had never used computers in his previous life. When he used a computer, it was already 586 and comes with the Win95 operating system.

He was unsure if it was the computers in this era that were noisy or it was because Lenovo computers do not have the technology.

After about a minute, the internet was connected. Feng Yu shook his head. The speed was too slow.

Feng Yu opened the web browser and entered the internet address given to him by the shop owner. There were not many domains at this time.

The shop owner told Feng Yu that there were more than 1 million computers globally and this figure will increase further. It will increase by 200,000 to 3000,000 computers every year. But Feng Yu knew what the shop owner said was too conservative. The growth of computers in the future was much faster than what everyone expected. By the end of the millennium, there were more than 10 million computers that were connected to the internet. The computers that were not connected to the internet were countless.

The internet was developing at an astonishing speed. The internet speed will increase from a few M to a few G. The internet users also increase from about a million users now, to a few hundred million in a few years' time.

Feng Yu was frustrated over the time taken to load a webpage. When the web page was loaded, Feng Yu wanted to bang his head on the wall!

Fuck! Why was the webpage all in text?

Feng Yu had expected all sort of old school scenarios, but he had never expected this. This was too backward. This was the first time in his life to see a text version webpage!

He was not used to this type of webpage. It was too uncomfortable to look at it!

Seems like this computer was not suitable for web surfing, play games, send or receive emails. At most, one could only type a few words on this computer.

Feng Yu was regretting. This was not worth 10,000 RMB! Ordinary workers got to save every single cent for 6 years before they could afford this computer. What sort of stupid functions was there on this computer?

Feng Yu does not know that under this circumstance, could he teach Wu Zhigang and the rest to learn how to send and receive emails. Maybe they would have difficulties learning how to type.

After registering an email account, Feng Yu sent an email to Fu Guangzheng. Fu Guangzheng's company had started using computers last year to send and receive emails. Hong Kong was still more advanced than China.

After disconnecting from the internet, Feng Yu start to check the software on the computer. The internet now was charged according to usage, and the charges were exorbitantly high. Although Feng Yu was wealthy, he does not like to waste his money.

Taking out a floppy disk, he inserts it into the floppy disk drive. The computer made even louder noises.

After about 3 minutes, the reading of the disk was finally over, and Feng Yu moved the ball mouse to open a file. His mood became slightly better.

This was an adventure game. It was also the mainstream type of games in the era.

The developer for this game was Softstar from Taiwan. This was the company that made the game series.

It was because the success of adventure games, Softstar developed game and it immediately became a classic. In Feng Yu's previous life, Softstar made lots of profits just from the merchandises of this game.

Feng Yu wondered if he could get a stake in Softstar before the launch of the game. But Taiwanese does not really like the Chinese businessmen now. Some of them even look down on businessman from China.

Taiwan's economy was much better than China, and only Taiwanese would come to China to invest. There were no China businessmen who had went to Taiwan to invest yet. It would be difficult for Feng Yu to invest in Taiwanese companies.

But Feng Yu have a company in Hong Kong. Maybe he could make use of it. It would be best if he were successful. It does not matter even if he failed. At least he could still try to get the distribution rights of the game in China. With Master Lu's help, which other company would dare to vie the distribution rights with him?

Feng Yu played the game for about 2 hours until his pager beeped.

It was Fu Guangzheng paging him. He had received Feng Yu's email. Feng Yu looked up at the ceiling and hope that Fu Guangzheng had just seen the email and not this email took 2 hours to reach his mailbox!!

The computers now were too slow, and Feng Yu changed his mind about equipping Tai Hua Trading with computers. Let's wait for a few years after Win 95 was introduced. By that time, the internet should be faster and easier to operate. Wu Zhigang and the rest should be able to pick up the skills to use the internet.

Although there was a Chinese Language Card installed in this computer, many of the commands for the dos system was still in English. Wu Zhigang and the rest of his staffs should go crazy if they had to learn English.!

But the battery factory and the Machinery Company should have some computers. The engineers there need to do research and computers should be about to help them in some ways.

What worried Feng Yu the most was that those engineers do not know how to use computers. They might still use calculators or even paper to do their calculations. Their efficient was too low.

After switching off the computer, Feng Yu looked at Lenovo's contact number on the box. He wants to contact Lenovo.

Lenovo company at this time was split into two. One was Hong Kong Lenovo, and the other was Beijing Lenovo. Of course, the people in charge was Liu Chuanzhi and his men.

Needless to say, the people who had made it big in this era were not simple. Especially those in the technology sector, all of them have strong backings. In this era, those without strong backings could not enter the technology sector. Even if they were able to enter, they could only be a researcher or engineer. They can never be a leader!

Liu Chuanzhi's father was a famous engineer in China and was one of the pioneers in setting up the patent law in China.

At that time, Liu Chuanzhi's father was attacked by many for having the concept of patents. People felt that this was backward thinking. One should contribute the results of their research to the nation without any reward. The country will give you recognition. Benefits? What benefits are you talking about? Are you a capitalist? We should be talking about contributing to the nation!

As more inventions were stolen by foreigners and patented by them, China suffered heavy losses. These voices disappeared, and China started to emphasize patents.

Liu Chuanzhi's father was assigned by the government to register a company in Hong Kong. His company was to register international patents on behalf of China. He was also a leader in China's Patent office and also the chairman of Patent Protection Association of China!

It was not easy to be the chairman of a national level association. This was the reason why Liu Chuanzhi was able to be the General Manager of Lenovo. It was also because of his father, Liu Chuanzhi was so familiar with the global developments in technology.

Feng Yu only hope that Liu Chuanzhi's values were not about contributing to the nation!

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"Hello, this is Beijing Lenovo. How can I help you?"

Wow. How come this telephone operator's voice sound so sweet? Must hire some telephone operators with sweet voices for Tai Hua Trading and the Machinery Company. This voice was enough to attract people to work with them!

"Hi, I would like to speak to Mr. Liu Chuanzhi."

Liu Chuanzhi was now the CEO of Beijing Lenovo and also the Chairman of Hong Kong Lenovo.

"May I know who I am speaking to, and what's the purpose of you looking for Mr. Liu?"

"I want to speak to him about collaboration. I can't tell you the details. Just connect me to Mr. Liu." Feng Yu was not interested in chatting with this operator even though she sounded lovely.

"Okay. Please hold on to the line."

1 minute later, it was still the operator who spoke: "I am sorry sir. Mr. Liu is now in Hong Kong and cannot be contacted. Do you want to leave your contact details, and I will inform Mr. Liu when he returns?"

Feng Yu was disappointed. Liu Chuanzhi was a big boss, and he does not have a mobile phone! Feng Yu could only leave his pager number with the operator.

Feng Yu had not bought a mobile phone. It was because the mobile phones at this time could only last 30 minutes for a full charge.

It was only late last year when new mobile phones were launched. The new models just weight 250 grams. It was much lighter than those phones which weighs more than 800 grams. The signal was also better.

Feng Yu had decided to buy 2 for himself. It was more convenient than pagers. But the mobile phones could only last for 1 hour. Just charging the phone could drive him nuts.

It would be best if it were the GSM mobile phones, which was also known as 2G mobile phones. The signals would be crystal clear, and currently, Motorola, Ericsson, and Nokia were still developing their phones. It would only be later this year when Nokia would start to produce 1011. This model could only be considered a real mobile phone.

But in China, 2G network was only available in late 1995. That means the few years before 1995, people in China could only use Analog signal mobile phones!

Pagers were still the norm before mobile phones became common!

Feng Yu suddenly remembered that around this time in his previous life, China's telecommunication equipment giant, Ningbo Bird, was set up.

Feng Yu immediately look through the contacts of Tai Hua Trading's distributors and called the distributor in Jiangsu and Zhejiang region.

"Hello, who are you looking for?"

Huh? This voice was even sweeter! Tai Hua Trading must hire a telephone operator immediately!

"I am Tai Hua Trading's General Manager Feng Yu. I want to speak to your Director Sun." Feng Yu was not so courteous when he called his distributors.

"Please hold the line, Manager Feng. I will get Director Sun on the line." Feng Yu could hear the sound of chairs dragging and someone running in high heels.

"Hello, Manager Feng. I am Xiao Sun." Someone spoke over the phone.

This "Xiao Sun" was already over 30 years' old. But in front of Feng Yu, he called himself Xiao Sun. He was not pleased when Feng Yu called him Old Sun.

"Director Sun, I need to trouble you with some matters."

"Manager Feng's matters are my matters. There is no trouble at all! I promise you that I will do my best!" All the distributors who had worked with Tai Hua Trading made tons of money. They knew that if it weren't for Tai Hua Trading, they would not be so wealthy.

Just the Songjiang Motorcycles alone had helped them made lots of profits. This group of distributors was the top companies in their respective regions. This was all Tai Hua Trading's credit!

Now Feng Yu was asking him for help, and this was an opportunity to build better relationships with Feng Yu. In the future, if there were excellent opportunities, Feng Yu would not forget him.

"Director Sun, are you familiar with Ningbo Fenghua District?"

"Of course. It is my hometown. My parents are still staying there."

Feng Yu was overjoyed: "Then can trouble you to help me ask around if there is a company calls Ningbo Bird? It is a company that research on electronic products. I am interested in this company."

"Rest assured manager Feng. Leave this to me. I will call you back later in the evenings. How about 8pm?"

"Okay. Thank you, Director Sun."

In Feng Yu's previous life, Ningbo Bird was set up this year by a few technicians and was funded by the government. The technicians used their expertise to get 49% of the shares.

Needless to say, the local government was being very generous. It gave these technicians 49% of shares to these technicians without them investing a single RMB. Although these technicians were not involved in the management of the company, the government also do not interfere with their research.

These technicians were also incredible. They used the government's funds to set up a small research facility and successfully developed their own pagers. At about this time next year, Ningbo Bird would introduce their pagers to the market!

At that time, they realized that even after they had successfully come up with a product, they had no money to manufacture in big scale and had no money for marketing. The local government had not much confidence in their pagers. Just happened, that was the time when China was attracting foreign investors. Ningbo Bird was invested by foreigners and became a joint venture.

But because of the differences in management concepts, the foreign investors soon retracted their investment. It was because the foreigner investor wanted to shift the office to Guangdong because of the convenience in traffic and exportation. Furthermore, there were more workers there, and Guangdong's industrial developments were faster. The policies there were also better.

But Fenghua's government refused. If the factory was shifted, how would they collect the taxes? What would happen to their workers? Without the investor's funds, the company's growth was affected. In the later years, when the company went into the development of mobile phones, it became a joint venture again with foreign investors.

Regardless of pagers or mobile phones, Ningbo Bird was the leader in China's telecommunications industry. The research team behind the company should be formed by now.

With this team, Feng Yu's investment and his knowledge of the future trends, this company should be the industry leader earlier. It might even venture overseas earlier. In the future, the leader in the mobile phone market might not be Nokia, Motorola, Samsung or Apple. It will be Wind and Rain brand or Aiwa brand!

After Feng Yu's investment, he will not let them use the brand Ningbo Bird. Wind and Rain or Aiwa brand would be more suitable. After all, these two brands were well known in the local and overseas market. It will also increase brand value.

But Feng Yu was not sure if things were the same as history. Were there any changes? Was he in time to make this investment? Or the local government will allow him to invest.

Feng Yu does not mind spending more money to get the decision-making rights of the company. They can have management rights. Feng Yu was too lazy to manage the company.

But the company's direction and crucial decisions must follow his wishes. This way, Feng Yu could guarantee that this company would take over the local and overseas telecommunication industry!

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At 8 pm, Feng Yu was waiting for Director Sun's call on his sofa.

The phone rang, and Feng Yu immediately picked it up: "Hello? Is this director Sun?"

"Manager Feng, it's me. I got the information you wanted. There is indeed a company named Ningbo Bird in Fenghua district. It is a partnership between a small research facility and a local government. But the start-up capital for the company is only 1000,000 RMB."

Huh? Start-up capital was only 100,000 RMB? So little?

Feng Yu's interest in these few technicians increased. A company with a start-up capital of 100,000 RMB will become the leader in China's telecommunications equipment industry in the future. One must admit that these few people were indeed capable. With so little funds, they were able to develop the pager, and their technologies were the most advanced in China!

"Director Sun, can I trouble you to sound them out? I am thinking of buying over this company. Help me ask if they are interested. If buying over the company is not possible, investing in the company is also fine."

Director Sun was surprised. Was Manager Feng joking with him? When Feng Yu told him that he was interested in this company, he thought that this was a big company. But after investigating, it was only a small company in a town.

He thought that this company was small, and Feng Yu would not be interested. But now he wants to buy over this company? What's the use of acquiring such a small company?

All the distributors had heard about Feng Yu buying over a small design company when he started Songjiang Motorcycles. At that time, everybody thought that Feng Yu had made a failed investment.

But now, that small company with only a handful employees had grown to the number one design company in Shanghai. The annual profits were more than 1 million! Feng Yu had just invested a few hundred thousand initially.

This time, Feng Yu had set his sights on this small company. Could it be that this small company had something that was worth investing? Director Sun could also afford 100,000 RMB, but he would never invest in this company. It was because he could not see how the company could make profits.

But he was the one helping Feng Yu with this matter. Feng Yu should not reject him if he wants to buy a stake in this company. He could invest 30,000 to 50,000 RMB for some shares. Even if this company failed, he could also accept the loss. But if this company was like that design company, he could get back his capital within 2 years.

"Manager Feng, leave this to me. I will depart for Fenghua tonight, and tomorrow I will speak to the company. I will get back to you latest by tomorrow evening."

"Sure. Director Sun, if I am able to buy over this company successfully, I will not forget you."

"Hahaha. Thank you."

Feng Yu start to play computer games again after he hangs up the phone. He remembered that Nintendo games on computers. He must make a trip back to Zhongguancun to look for it. This computer can only be used as a game console now.

After hanging up the phone, Director Sun immediately drove to Fenghua in his Volkswagen Santana. This was the best opportunity to get close to Manager Feng, and he does not want to miss it. If he could foster good relationships with Tai Hua Trading like Fatty Huang, then his company's future prospects will not be worse off than Fatty Huang.

Fatty Huang was successful because he was located in the coastal region. Our Zhejiang region will not lose to Guangdong. Our City was also one of the pilot testing city for opening up!

2 and a half hours later, Director Sun arrived at his parent's place in Fenghua.

"Why are you back at this time? Did something happen?" Director Sun's mother asked worriedly.

"Nothing happened. Mum, go back to sleep. Tomorrow I need to go to Da Qiao there for business."

"Did you quarrel with daughter-in-law?"

"No. Mum, go back and rest. It is really for business. I am afraid that I will be late if I depart tomorrow. Leave these things at the corner. You and dad must remember to eat before this stuff turns bad."

Although Director Sun had made a lot of money in the past two years, he had also spent a lot. He had bought a new house in Hangzhou and a car. But his home was too small, and he also has kids. He could not fetch his parents over to stay with him. If this time, he could earn some money by following Feng Yu to invest in this company, then next year he would shift to a bigger house or buy over the house next door for his parents.

The next morning, Director Sun went out immediately after breakfast. He wants to settle this as soon as possible. He needs to leave a good impression with Feng Yu. He knew that Feng Yu prefers efficient and capable people!

……

"Hi, is this Fenghua Ningbo Bird company?" Director Sun had finally found Ningbo Bird's office after asking around.

"That's right. Who are you looking for?"

"I am looking for your manager."

"Our manager is busy in the research facility. I am the only one in the company now. How can I help?"

Director Sun looked at the small company. How can this place be called an office? It was apparently a living quarter. It was a one-story apartment, and it was also very dim. There was not even proper furniture in here.

Was this company really worth acquiring by Manager Feng?

"I have a friend that is interested in this company, and he wishes to buy over it. Can you call your manager over?" Director Sun did not enter the messy office. He would rather wait in his car.

What? Buy over our company? Xu Xiguang looked at Director Sun and saw the Volkswagen Santana parked outside. He knew that this person must be a big boss.

"Please wait a while. I will go and call them."

Xu Xiguang locked the office's door and push a bicycle out from the back of the building!

Director Sun was going crazy. What company was this? It does not even have phone lines. One still needs to ride a bicycle to call others? How long will it take for you to come back?

"Never mind. Get into the car. You will give me the directions, and we will look for your manager together."

Xu Xiguang did not reject the offer and boarded the car. He looked at the vehicle enviously. He wanted to touch everything in the car but was afraid of damaging it.

After driving for about 20 minutes, they reached a place with a sign Ningbo Bird Research Center. Director Sun was glad that he had driven over to this place. If he had waited for this person to ride his bicycle, it would take at least 2 hours.

What company was this? The office was an old and rundown one-story house, and the research center was so far away.

Director Sun did not know that the one-story house was given to them by the local government. There were no places near the research center for them to use as an office. They also could not afford the rents.

After entering the research facility, Director Sun felt better. At least he got see high-tech equipment lying around. This was at least worth buying over.

A bespectacled man, with messy hair and dirty overalls, walked over and offered a handshake to Director Sun: "Hi, I am Ningbo Bird's Manager, Xu Lihua."

Director Sun looked at Xu Lihua's dirty hand, but he still shook his hand. When he started doing business, he was also not better than this Xu Lihua.

"Manager Xu, how do you do? I am Sun Lijie. I am the owner of Hangzhou's Li Jie Trading Company."

Xu Lihua looked at Sun Lijie with a blank look. Li Jie Trading Company? Never heard of this company before!

"It is fine if you have not heard of my company. I am the sole distributor of Songjiang Motorcycles in our province. I have a friend who wants to buy over your Ningbo Bird Company!"

When Xu Lihua heard Songjiang Motorcycles, he was in shock. This was indeed a big boss.

What? His friend wants to buy over our company?!

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The next evening, Feng Yu walked out of Hangzhou airport and saw Director Sun waiting for him with a sign there.

"Director Sun, how come you are here in Hangzhou? I thought you are at Fenghua?"

"I am back to spend time with my wife and kids. Manager Feng, are you going to Fenghua tonight or tomorrow morning?"

Spend time with his family? It was apparent that Director Sun was here to pick him. This Director Sun was very thoughtful.

"I will go tomorrow. I need to find a hotel now."

"I had helped you book a hotel room. Leave your luggage to me. Let's have dinner first and then I will send you to the hotel."

It was a North-eastern restaurant. Director Sun had picked this restaurant, especially for Feng Yu.

"Before work starts, it would be best to eat something familiar. After you have successfully acquired the company, I will treat you the best local Zhejiang cuisine."

After dinner, Director Sun sent Feng Yu to the hotel and placed his luggage in his room. Before leaving the room, Director Sun meddled with the phone in the room. He told Feng Yu that he will pick him up in the early afternoon for Fenghua tomorrow. He wants to visit his parents on the way.

Director Sun had returned from Fenghua today, and he wants to go back tomorrow? What visit his parents on the way? He had purposely come back to Hangzhou to send Feng Yu to Fenghua. If the negotiations went smoothly and he had successfully acquired Ningbo Bird, he would let Director Sun invest in this company. This was to repay him for his help.

After Director Sun left, Feng Yu walked over to the phone to see if there was anything wrong with it. There was indeed a surprise waiting for him!

There was a small card with a picture of a sexy lady printed on it. The word "Massage" was printed on it and there was a telephone number.

Feng Yu threw the card into the waste paper bin. He might be young, but that does not mean he does not have self-control. Furthermore, Feng Yu was not into prostitution.

This Old Sun ah……

After breakfast, Feng Yu returned to his room to rest for a while and Director Sun came. Feng Yu does not know how come his timing was so accurate.

The both boarded Director Sun's car and drove to Fenghua district, Daqiao village's government office.

"Ningbo Bird's biggest shareholder is this village government. If we are able to persuade them, then it will not be a problem to acquire this company. The rest of the shareholders had not come out with a single cent."

Yesterday afternoon, Director Sun had chatted with Xu Lihua and the rest for a while. He knew that the village government was the one who had paid the 100,000 RMB start-up capital of this company. These technicians were too poor to invest!

He also realized that this company was researching pagers!

This was interesting. 100,000 RMB to develop pager? Radio should be a better option! If it was so simple, then there will be pager factories everywhere!

Director Sun starts to look down on these people. But he remembered that Feng Yu wanted to acquire this company. He begins to suspect that maybe Feng Yu felt that these people would succeed?

This should not be possible. Even the many old engineers in the Cities' research centers could not succeed. How could these few young men accomplish?

In the end, Director Sun did not think much. After all, he was helping Feng Yu. These few people had used their expertise to exchange for the company's shares. They were also the shareholders. But they do not have the power to make decisions in this company. It was the village government that had the authority.

Director Sun also contacted the village government. When the village government knew that someone was interested in buying out Ningbo Bird company, they were overjoyed.

The village government had treated this investment as a gamble. They felt that these young men were ambitious and wanted to give them a chance. However, the government was not sure if they would succeed. But if they can sell this company at a high price to someone, that means they had won the gamble!

The village head and secretary had arrived early after they heard that the buyer was coming. It would be an achievement if they were able to sell off this company at a high price.

"Director Sun, you are here. Come, take a seat. Who is this?"

"Secretary Chen, Village head Zhang, this is the person I have told you, Manager Feng. He is interested in buying over Ningbo Bird Company."

Secretary Chen and Village Head Zhang looked at each other. This young man was a big boss? Were they conmen? But this Director Sun owns a company in Hangzhou and Fenghua was his hometown. He was also driving a Santana. From his dressing, he does not look like a conman.

Was this Manager Feng really a big boss? Maybe it was his father who was rich.

"Hello, Manager Feng. Have a seat. This is the best Longjing Tea."

"Thank you, Secretary Chen." Feng Yu smiled.

"Secretary Chen" smile froze: "I am the village head, and that is our secretary."

"Oh, I'm sorry Village Head Zhang. Hello, Secretary Chen." There was not a hint of embarrassment on Feng Yu's face. On the way here, he had discussed with Director Sun. He will act like an arrogant tycoon. This was to create the impression that he was stupid and wealthy.

Director Sun does not know why Feng Yu wants to do this. The village government would demand more money. However, he does not know that Feng Yu intends to settle this acquisition as fast as possible. If those technicians suddenly made a breakthrough in their research, then even if he offered higher prices, the village government will also not sell it.

"Manager Feng is very young. From your accent, are you from the north?"

"I am living in Beijing now."

Village Head Zhang and Secretary Chen exchanged looks. Living in Beijing? Could this young man the son of some leader? There were only low-rank government officials and does not know if there were any high ranking officials with the surname Feng. But one thing for sure, they could not afford to offend any officials.

"We had heard from Director Sun that Manager Feng was interested in our Ningbo Bird Company. Are you going to invest in this company?" Village Head Zhang asked.

"Invest? I think Director Sun had not made things clear. I want to buy this company. I want to buy out everything. I want full control of this company. I do not like to be one of the shareholders!"

Secretary Chen was thinking in his heart. This person was so arrogant. He must be some second-generation useless son! But with this character, they should be able to sell the company at a high price.

"Manager Feng, this company was set up not too long ago, and if we sell it to you, we need to explain to the public and our higher-ups."

Feng Yu knew that they were worried that they could not answer to their higher-ups. In this era, the government does not need to explain to the public.

"200,000 RMB. I know that the start-up capital for this company is only 100,000 RMB. I will give your village 200,000 RMB for this company!" Feng Yu showed two fingers.

"Errr……. Manager Feng, this company is not fully owned by the village government. There are also some technicians that own the company's shares. We only own 51% of the company."

"300,000 RMB. I will buy your 51% of shares! I will speak to them later." Feng Yu showed 3 fingers.

Village Head Zhang was shocked. He had only said one sentence and Feng Yu increased the offer by 100,000 RMB. If he were to mention a few more sentences, then will the offer be increased further?

"Manager Feng. Our Fenghua and Ningbo government had high hopes for this high-tech company. If we were to sell this company for 300,000 RMB……."

"500,0000 RMB! This is my final offer!" Feng Yu said with an impatient expression. "If you are not willing to sell, then I will look for similar companies elsewhere. Anyway, such companies were common not only in Beijing and Shanghai. There were lots of similar companies in Hangzhou too!"

Feng Yu was willing to offer such high prices was to expedite the acquisition process. Another reason was that he does not want people to say that he had taken advantage of the government. He had used 500,0000 RMB to buy 51% shares of a 100,000 RMB start-up capital company. How was this taking advantage of the government? He had paid many times more than the company's value. Who could say anything in the future?

Secretary Chen and Village Head Zhang exchanged looks and stood up to offer Feng Yu a handshake: "Manager Feng is indeed a straightforward person. Deal!"

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After they had finalized the price, Feng Yu wanted to sign the contract immediately. But Secretary Chen insists on inviting Feng Yu and Director Sun for lunch. He wanted to talk about the details of this acquisition.

During the lunch, a number of the village government officials and Xu Lihua, the manager of Ningbo Bird Company were present.

When Xu Lihua knew that the village government had reached an agreement with Feng Yu to sell off their shares, he was shocked. How come they agreed to sell off the company shares so fast? They were about to make a breakthrough in their research. How cloud the village sell off the company?

What would happen to them if this company was sold?

"Manager Feng, what do you intend to do with this company after you had bought it?" Village Head Zhang asked.

Xu Lihua almost fainted. You do not even know what the other party wants to do with the company and yet you still sell them your shares? Also, why did you ask us here after you had sold the company? Meet our new boss? I am also one of the shareholders. Should you discuss with me before you sold off your company shares?

"I had heard about Manager Xu and the rest. They are the specialist in electronic signal research. Didn't the company is researching on pagers? Then they should carry on with this project." Feng Yu replied.

"If the research is successful, do you intend to build a factory to manufacture pagers?"

"Of course. We have to produce pagers and build a factory if their research is successful."

"Will this new factory be in our village?" The Village Head finally asked the question he wanted to ask.

If the factory was still in this village, then this political achievement will still be his. To set up a factory, there must be investments, equipment, purchase of land, labor, etc. All these will bring lots of benefits to the village. After the factory starts its operations, taxes must also be paid to them. This would all be his credit.

Feng Yu nodded: "It will surely be located in Ningbo. But whether if the factory will be built in Fenghua or in your village, will depend on the situation."

Ningbo also had a port, and the traffic conditions were good. If the factory was built here, it was also good. Zhejiang's government policies were also excellent. This was indeed the province that could rival Guangdong in the future!

Furthermore, this place was also close to Japan. Feng Yu also wanted to help those Chinese students working in Aiwa return to China. It should be a good idea to set up an electronics research center here.

Although Village Head Zhang did not get a satisfied answer from Feng Yu, as long as the factory will be built in Zhejiang, it does not matter. Their village and Fenghua were also part of Zhejiang, and the leaders should see their contribution.

But he still wanted to try his best to persuade Feng Yu: "Manager Feng, if you are setting up the factory in our village, I guaranteed that I will give you the best deals. You will be able to save a lot of money!"

"Fine. Then I shall thank you in advance."

……

During the lunch, Feng Yu used the excuse of wanting to visit the company later to avoid drinking. He knew that all these government officials could hold their liquor well!

Feng Yu's expression was more interesting than Director Sun when he saw the company's office. When Director Sun started his business, he had endured hardships. He could fully understand their plight. But when Feng Yu started his business, he had rented a large warehouse. It was spacious and well furnished.

This rundown building even had mold on the walls. This place can be called an office? Was this really the office of China's future leader of telecommunication equipment?

Today, all the technicians of Ningbo Bird were present. They were also the company's shareholders. Feng Yu would soon be the company's biggest shareholder, and he was the one who had called everybody here for a meeting.

When all of them saw Feng Yu, their faces were interesting. Our company was bought over by this young man? Is he even 20 years' old? He is now our boss?

"Everybody here is also shareholders of this company. I will be announcing that I will be injecting 1 million RMB into the company. All of you can also invest according to the proportion of your shares. If not, your shares will be diluted." Feng Yu announced.

"What? Inject 1 million RMB? The company's start-up capital is only 100,0000 RMB. If you are investing 1 million into the company, then our shares will be diluted to less than 1/10 of our original percentage." Xu Lihua said.

"I have said that all of you can also invest according to the percentage of your shares. This is very normal. There will be no changes to the value of the shares you are holding. When this company was set up, the start-up capital was 100,000 RMB. All of you owns 49% of the shares, which was also 49,000 RMB. Now, the company's assets will increase by 1 million, and the shares all of you holds will still be worth 49,000 RMB. There is no change at all."

Director Sun frowned. What was Manager Feng thinking? First, it was 500,000 RMB. He had spent several times more to buy the shares from the Village Government. Now he wants to inject 1 million RMB into the company. Could this company and these people really develop pager?

These people need to have money to invest in the first place. Xu Lihua and the rest looked at each other. Their faces showed the difficulties they were facing.

To not let their shares be diluted, they need to invest almost 1 million. If they have 1 million RMB, they would not require the government to invest 100,000 RMB in the first place.

The most hateful part of this deal was that Feng Yu had spent 500,000 RMB to buy the shares from the Village Government. But in the contract, it was stated as 51,000 RMB. The remaining 449,0000 RMB was in the form of donations to the Village government.

This way, the value of their shares remained at 49,000 RMB. If the contract had stated 500,000 RMB, then the values of their share will be increased to almost 500,000 RMB!

"Manager Feng, we cannot afford so much money." Xu Lihua, who represented all of them said.

Feng Yu made an understanding expression: "Oh I see. Then how much can all of you afford?"

"All of us could not even cough out 50,000 RMB!" Xu Lihua replied dejectedly. At the same time, he was cursing the Village Government for selling their shares to Feng Yu so easily!

Feng Yu turned to Director Sun: "Director Sun, are you interested in investing some money?"

Director Sun was in a daze. Me? Invest in this rundown company? Isn't this throwing my money down the drain?

But he could tell that Feng Yu was sincerely inviting him to invest. This company really can make money? Director Sun gritted his teeth. Take a gamble!

"Manager Feng, how much can I invest?"

"How much do you want to invest?"

"Can I invest 100,000 RMB? I do not have too much spare cash. If I invested all my money here, then I will not have enough to buy goods next month."

"Fine. 100,000 RMB. I will give you 10% shares."

10% shares? Shouldn't it be 8.3%? Feng Yu was giving him more shares. Was this the way he was thanking him?

"Manager Feng, it's too much."

"You deserved it. Manager Xu, after Director Sun and I, invested in this company, all of your shares will be diluted to 4.1%. But I know the importance of technicians in this company. That's why I will be giving all of you 10% shares, and you decide how to split."

Xu Lihua and the rest did not expect Feng Yu would be giving them more shares. This made them feel better.

"Manager Feng, do you really think that we will succeed?"

"As long as you all believe that you will succeed, I will believe in you! I shall be honest with all of you. I had bought this company was because of all of you! It is because you are a group of hot-blooded youths. It is to prevent our country's pager industry from being monopolized by foreign companies!"

……

After leaving the Trade and Industry Bureau, Ningbo Bird Company was officially renamed as Aiwa electronics company. All of them suddenly realized that Feng Yu was that mysterious person who had bought Japan's Aiwa! Feng Yu will be the legal representative of this company, and Xu Lihua will remain as the General Manager. Director Sun was appointed as the Deputy General Manager and also the Finance Director.

Director Sun asked Feng Yu out of curiosity. Could this company really make money, and could these people succeed in developing their own pagers?

Feng Yu looked at Director Sun seriously: "Director Sun, I guaranteed that you will become a multi-millionaire within 5 years!"

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Back at Beijing, school reopens. Feng Yu was able to enjoy his blissful school life again. He was able to do some readings and play some basketballs with classmates after classes. It was a relaxing life.

It was lessons as usual when Feng Yu's pager starts to vibrate. He took a peep, and it did not indicate any urgent matters. He waited until after the lesson and went to the toilet. He took out a newly bought Sony Z1 and dial the number: "Hello? I am Feng Yu."

"Manager Feng, the prototype is ready!" Jiang Wanmeng shouted excitedly over the phone.

The prototype was developed so early? The corners of Feng Yu's lips curled up. Another cash cow had appeared.

"Have you notified Manager Fu?"

"I have called him. He said that he will be arriving tomorrow with his men. When are you coming over?"

"Maybe tomorrow. I can't wait to see the prototype!"

Back at the classroom, Feng Yu asked Tian Lei to help him apply 2 days leave. He needs to go to Hefei City tonight. The earliest he could return was tomorrow evenings. Tian Lei did not ask why Feng Yu was going there. He just told him to leave everything to him.

After making some calls in the afternoon, Feng Yu knew that there was a flight to Hefei City in the afternoon at 3 pm. Thus, he skipped the afternoon classes and drove straight to the airport.

Feng Yu arrived at Hefei City at about 5 pm. When he stepped out of the airport, Jiang Wanmeng had sent someone to pick him up. That person was carrying a large placard waiting for him at the arrival hall. The car he used was an old rundown van!

Feng Yu was pleased. He knew Jiang Wanmeng did not use his money on luxury items. He had used all the funds on his research. It was worth giving Jiang Wanmeng shares.

"Have Manager Fu arrived?"

"Manager Fu will be reaching at night. He needs to transfer at Chengdu Tianfu airport."

There were no direct flights from Hong Kong to Hefei in this era. There was only one flight in the morning between Shenzhen and Hefei, and this flight still have to stop over at Shanghai.

That night, Feng Yu was in his hotel room. But he could not sleep. VCD! This was a product that would revolutionize the world!

Videotapes and Laserdiscs will be replaced by VCD. As the compressing technology evolves, there will be Super VCD and DVD later on. These were all products that could monopolize the market.

But this time, Feng Yu will not only introduce Wind and Rain VCD. He will introduce Aiwa brand of VCD. The technologies used by both company will be slightly different, and both companies will be competitors. This was to prevent the companies from being sued for monopolizing the market.

If people found out that Wind and Rain brand, and Aiwa, were owned by the same person, then Feng Yu would use this technology to work with Lenovo. He will let CD-ROM replace all the floppy disk in the computers.

Feng Yu had finally contacted Lenovo, but the results were disappointing. The current Lenovo has not been restructured yet. It was not a shareholding. Liu Chuanzhi does not have a single share in the company.

When Feng Yu invited Liu Chuanzhi and his men to join him, he was rejected. It was because the computer research facility had told them that the company might be changed to a shareholding.

When the company was to change to a shareholding company, Liu Chuanzhi and the rest of the pioneer staffs will get some shares. Liu Chuanzhi will undoubtedly remain as the General Manager of the company, and the higher-ups had said that Liu Chuanzhi might even become the Chairman!

This was not a choice between being first in a village or second in Rome. Both options were good options. With the support of the country, Liu Chuanzhi felt that Lenovo will be the best in China and even the world. Although Feng Yu had promised to invest and give him shares, Feng Yu will still be holding on to the overall authority of the company.

Feng Yu was very disappointed when Liu Chuanzhi rejected him. But he remembered that after Lenovo was restructured, it sold some of its shares to other companies and these companies were private companies. The was also why Lenovo was known as a private enterprise in the future. It was because the government had only owned 30% of the shares.

Liu Chuanzhi refusal to join Feng Yu and insisted on remaining in Lenovo did not stop Feng Yu's determination of getting a stake in Lenovo. If Lenovo wants to grow fast, funds were needed. In Feng Yu's previous life, Lenovo used the strategy of reinvesting their profits to grow, and this strategy had limited its growth.

It was until 1996, Lenovo had accumulated enough funds to engage in a price war. That was the time when Lenovo became China's number one computer company. It was only after a few more years when they accumulate enough funds to become one of the top few computer companies in the world.

If Feng Yu could not poach Liu Chuanzhi, then could he stop Feng Yu from investing in Lenovo? 586 computers will appear next year, and the development of computers will grow more rapidly. Foreign companies' products will enter China.

Feng Yu does not believe that when he wants to invest in Lenovo at that time, they will reject him.

The computer research facility got its funding from the government. Don't they want more funds to continue their research?

When the VCD entered the market next year, Wind and Rain will become one of the superpowers in the consumer electronics appliances. Feng Yu could exchange his shares with Lenovo.

Feng Yu fell asleep late at night. The next morning, when he went downstairs for breakfast, he saw Fu Guangzheng having breakfast. He had arrived late last night, and he did not wake Feng Yu up.

After breakfast, both went to the research facility. Jiang Wanmeng had been waiting for them.

"Please take a look at this. This is the VCD player prototype we have developed!" Jiang Wanmeng removed a piece of red cloth, showing a machine underneath.

It was about 20 cm thick and 50 cm long. The width was about 40 cm. It was much larger than what Feng Yu imagined. The casing was made of metal and seems heavy."

"Manager Jiang, how heavy is this prototype?"

"About 13 KG."

13KG? This was too heavy. A video cassette player weights only about 5 kg. Feng Yu remembered that VCD players were much lighter than video cassette players.

"Manager Jiang, can this player be made smaller and lighter?" Feng Yu frowned and asked.

"There should not be any problems. This was only a prototype. Many of the components can be replaced by plastics. But the cost will increase." Jiang Wanmeng replied.

"Will it affect the quality?"

"That is not possible. The video quality is the most important technology of this player. We cannot compromise on the quality. This is only a prototype. We guaranteed that we will reduce the weight to about 8 kg within a month. We will change some parts, like the buttons, to plastics. The quality will not be affected."

8KG was still acceptable. In the future years, an LCD TV will also weigh about 15 to 20KG. It seems that the heavier a product was, the consumers will think that it was of better quality. If the product was too light, consumers might think that it was an empty box.

"Fine. Do you have VCD discs? Play it. I want to look at the picture quality."

Jiang Wanmeng removed the antenna from the back of the TV and connected the VCD player. He switched it on and insert the VCD into the player. He pressed a few buttons, and it started playing.

The TV showed the New Year's Day award ceremony. The host's features could be clearly seen on the TV, and the sound quality was crystal clear.

When the first song was performed, Feng Yu heard Nan Ge's voice. He nodded with approval.

"Brother Fu, what do you think?"

Fu Guangzheng was clapping and nodding: "Luckily I had invested in this company. This VCD will surely replace video cassette players and will take the world by storm!"

Fu Guangzheng was overjoyed. He had never made any losses when he followed Feng Yu!

Luckily he was friends with Feng Yu!

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The VCD factory was still under construction and was scheduled to be completed last this year. The factory's production would reach 500,000 units monthly.

After the success of the VCD, Feng Yu reminded Fu Guangzheng to quickly apply for the patent. This time, they must take the anti-trust laws into consideration.

Feng Yu had also told Fu Guangzheng that Wind and Rain, and Aiwa will work together. Wind and Rain will give the VCD technology to Aiwa. Aiwa brand was also a force not to be reckoned with.

This VCD was not only for movies. It can also be used to revolutionize the Karaoke industry. Aiwa was a prominent brand in music players. This will also increase the sales of music VCDs sales.

Currently, Fu Guangzheng had the rights to several records companies' songs. These songs were not only in Chinese but also in English, Japanese, French and many other languages.

Feng Yu told them that once the factory was completed, they will manufacture the VCD disc first. It was because VCD disc sales will be several times more than the players!

This was the best opportunity. When the VCD players are launched, there will not be any pirated discs. But when the pirated VCDs start to appear in the market, the original discs will have a significant impact.

In Feng Yu's past life, pirated VCDs sales were more than 10 times of those original discs. China's piracy was one of the tops in the world. For example, when a Hong Kong singer launches a music VCD, the original version might be able to sell over 100,000 copies. But in reality, over a million people had bought this VCD. People were listening to this singer's songs, but the singer did not earn a single cent from them. All the money were made by the piracy businessman!

But without a doubt, the appearance of VCD will stimulate the records industry again. Music videos allowed the fans to watch their favorite singers performing. Many songs got famous because of their music videos.

Feng Yu wished for this to happen as soon as possible. The more music videos were produced, the more people will buy VCD players, and the more he will earn!

Exchanging technologies with Aiwa would also mean that Wind and Rain will introduce its own Walkman or CD/

Heitaro Nakajima had been following Feng Yu's instruction to continue to develop Walkman and CD players. CD and VCD had some common technologies. After these two companies exchanged technologies, both companies will benefit greatly.

Actually, Aiwa could start to produce CD players now. But their technologies were still behind Sony. If Aiwa were to introduce CD players into the market now, they will not earn many profits but will also suffer reputation losses.

Aiwa was now the best Walkman manufacture. Even when Sony had used BEE technology in their Walkman and had quality sounds, they were labeled as imitations.

Sony felt wronged. They had this technology for a long time. But they just had not introduced it. Norio Ohga was frustrated. After all, he was in-charge of Aiwa in the past.

Norio Ohga was tricked by Heitaro Nakajima. If Norio Ohga had known that Aiwa's technology was so advanced, he would never sell off Aiwa's shares. With Sony's scale, they were still able to help Aiwa with their debts.

After Sony had bought Columbia Pictures, they were losing money every year. The losses they incurred could buy several Aiwa.

Aiwa would surely be able to repay their debts to Sony this year. After Aiwa had repaid their debts, they will have no relationships with Sony! Sony will also not want to see their former little brother becoming bigger than them.

But Sony was really unlucky. They had introduced better Walkman, but they were still losing to Aiwa. If this carries on, this year, Aiwa will overtake Sony and become the world's leader in the Walkman industry!

How did Sony got labeled as imitations? It was all because of Feng Yu. Feng Yu had spent money to get the media in the Western countries to write articles about Sony copying Aiwa. He even provides the media with proofs.

For instance, one of Sony's latest model had the most advanced technologies and also the best-looking design. Aiwa immediately pointed out the areas, like colors, technologies, where Sony had copied them.

Sony felt innocent. These technologies were almost the same. How could a Walkman function without a magnetic head? Colors were the most ridiculous. How many colors were there in this world? Aiwa had shamelessly introduced almost all sort of colors. No matter what color Sony uses, there will be similarities.

Similar does not mean imitating!

The exterior design was also nonsensical. All the Walkman were rectangular. Does Sony need to produce round Walkman just like CD players? If being rectangular shaped was imitating Aiwa, then all Walkman brands in this world were copying them!

But no matter what, Sony's reputation was affected. Even their other products' sales had dropped.

A Walkman had affected Sony's brand value!

Once again, Norio Ohga was reprimanded at the board of directors by the Chairman. But luckily for him, his rival was also not spared.

This was because Nintendo had broken their partnership with Sony!

The video game industry had been Sony's focus all this while. As people lives became better, they faced more stress. Video games were an excellent way to relieve stress. This will be a striving industry.

Sony had wanted to venture into this industry but was suddenly kicked aside by Nintendo. It was just like the way Sony had treated Aiwa in the past.

Sony had finally experienced the feeling of being betrayed.

They had invested lots of manpower, resources, and energy in the video game industry. But when they finally beat SEGA, they were kicked aside by Nintendo.

That's right. Nintendo was the market leader in the video game industry. Without Sony, Nintendo will still be the number one video game company in the world.

Because of this incident, Sony made a critical decision. They will develop their own video game console. They have the technology and will surely take back the market share.

But at this time, Nintendo made an announcement. They will be working with Aiwa to continue to develop a video game console!

Sony was going crazy. How could Aiwa capabilities be compared with them? Nintendo had decided to stop working with them and chose Aiwa?

Sony discovered that this was the reason why there was no room for negotiations with Nintendo. They had been backstabbed by Aiwa!

Why did Nintendo choose to cooperate with Aiwa? It was because of China! Nintendo had wanted to enter the Chinese market. The Chinese market was a huge market due to the population. Their spending power was also increasing rapidly. This would increase their profits in the future.

Aiwa's Chinese brand meant "love China," and it was extremely popular in China now. It had occupied over 90% of the market share in the Walkman industry.

Also, there was already many video game consoles in China. There was no way for Nintendo to enter the Chinese market. They need Aiwa's distribution channels and connections to open up the Chinese market. This was critical to Nintendo.

Furthermore, Aiwa had good engineers and diversified sales channels. Aiwa could make up for the losses incurred by Nintendo for breaking their agreement with Sony.

Aiwa had entered the video game industry!

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Feng Yu had been eyeing the video games industry a long time ago. Just look at Nintendo! Their annual profits were a few hundred million USD! How much was the cost of a gaming console? It was only about 100 USD, and it was selling for hundreds and even up to thousands.

Feng Yu had done his research. Currently, in China, there were only those small and simple video game consoles. One console only cost less than 800 RMB. Compared to Nintendo consoles, which cost over 1,000 RMB, it was very cheap.

This was also because of Little Tyrant. The gaming consoles they introduced were very cheap and was compatible with Nintendo's game cartridges. The places that sold the game cartridges had lots of pirated cartridges. This was also one of the reasons why Nintendo could not establish a foothold in China. Although they had lower the prices of their games, they could not penetrate the market.

Their consoles were not allowed to be exported to China at that time!

The Little Tyrant video game console was now the market leader in China and had occupied over 60% of the market share. No other company in China could challenge them.

The Little Tyrant had used low prices to attract consumers. But one console still cost over 100 RMB. Feng Yu remembered that the video game consoles' prices will drop to only 40 RMB in his past life. If the distributer's profits and transportation cost were not included, the cost of one console was less than 30 RMB.

The Little Tyrant had relied on their advertising on CCTV and lucky draws to increase their popularity. But if Aiwa or Wind and Rain brand were to introduce video game consoles, the consumers will surely pick them over The Little Tyrant because of their branding.

The problem faced by Aiwa or Wind and Rain, if they were to introduce video game consoles, was that its prices cannot be lower than The Little Tyrant. Both brands were positioning themselves as high-end brands and even when their products had similar functions with other brands, they were priced higher. If they were to introduce a game console that cost only a few dozen RMB, it would give the consumers the impression that this was a low-end product. It will also affect the Walkman or even the Super fans' sales.

But Feng Yu does not have a way to work around this problem? What was the most profitable product sold by The Little Tyrant in his previous life? Video game console? No. It was The Little Tyrant learning machine!

What was a learning machine? It was a small machine with a keyboard and look like a 486 computer. One could learn a simple programming language, typing, languages and even foreign languages. All it needs were the right cartridges.

The Little Tyrant had introduced this type of learning machine was because China had allowed the importation of video game console. Nintendo had entered the Chinese market, and the Little Tyrant game consoles were only imitations of the Nintendo. Nintendo had the patents, and The Little Tyrant had infringed their copyright. Even their advertisement at CCTV was considered illegal!

Nintendo's products were not sold in China because China at this time had banned all gaming consoles entering China. Other than some that were brought back to China, most of Nintendo that was sold on China were smuggled goods!

China's policy had let The Little Tyrant the opportunity to grow. Of course, there were also other factories in China that were doing the same thing. But The Little Tyrant was the one that successfully became China's market leader!

The Little Tyrant does not know that they were imitating Nintendo and had infringed the copyright? Of course, they knew it! But in this era, China does not care about patents and copyrights. There were only a handful of companies like Tai Hua Trading who applied for patents for their products.

Anyway, everybody was doing this, and the government also did not take action against them. Nintendo was also unable to sue them. They could take the opportunity to grow. Early last year, The Little Tyrant still had 2 million RMB debts.

But this year, The Little Tyrant had more than 10 million RMB of assets, and this was still growing rapidly!

The Little Tyrant's growth will come to an end now. Aiwa and Nintendo will jointly develop a new product, and it will be the learning machine, which was produced by The Little Tyrant in Feng Yu's previous life.

This idea will be used by Feng Yu, and it will be called the Aiwa Learning Machine. It will only be sold in the Chinese market. This was suggested by Aiwa as Aiwa's products were popular in China. Aiwa will get 70% of the profits, while Nintendo will only get 30%.

Nintendo's only aim was to penetrate the Chinese market. Thus, its only condition was for them to use Aiwa's China sales distribution channels free of charge. They firmly believed that their products will quickly gain a foothold in China and will capture the market. They do not care about this learning machines as the profits were too negligible. It was not in line with Nintendo's way of doing things.

The proud Nintendo thought that they could stand on top of the world's video game industry. They had even beaten SEGA. Who else could challenge them?

The Chinese market was a vast market. They firmly believe that it will be just like how they had penetrated and control the US and Europe markets. Their products will beat all competitors!

Feng Yu and Nintendo had different views. Games were the biggest asset of the video game industry. Nintendo thinks the games they developed will continue to control the industry, but they never expect that they will be replaced by computer games in the future. Consoles were slowly replaced by computers.

No matter how sophisticated and advanced Nintendo's technologies were, the sales of their consoles will drop. This would happen in only a few years' time.

Aiwa and Nintendo's cooperation were progressing very fast. In another month's time, the learning machines prototype will be ready, and by July, it will be produced in large scale for the Chinese market/

To entice Nintendo to work with Aiwa, Feng Yu had sought the help of Master Lu to allow video game console to be imported into China. Feng Yu knew that even when China enable foreign companies to import their game consoles into China, they will not sell.

The Little Tyrant and the other low-cost video game console had already controlled the market. Even Aiwa's Learning Machine, which was priced similar to Nintendo consoles, will be selling better than these foreign video game console.

The same prices, learning machine, will encourage learning, and at the same time, one could have fun. Video game consoles can only be used to play games. Who do you think will the parents buy for their children? Which parents do not want their children to do well in their studies? Which parent will want their children to play video games every day? Just the name itself will increase the sales!

If Nintendo performed better than what Feng Yu expects, then Feng Yu will start another movement to support China goods. If this could create problems for Sony, it will be the same for Nintendo.

Feng Yu had to take precautions against the foreign companies and also the domestic companies. The Little Tyrant will be introducing their learning machine sometime late this year. But Feng Yu will not let them have the chance. He still has a trick up his sleeve!

"Fine, Manager Feng. I know what to do. I will register this brand."

After hanging up the phone, Wu Zhigang immediately went to the Trade and Industry Bureau to register "Learning Machine" as a trademark. That means no other products can be called Learning Machine in the future. This will be a brand. A brand that was owned by Aiwa!

After hanging up, Feng Yu smiled. Without the Learning Machine, he wants to see how The Little Tyrant competes with him. The Little Tyrant should be going into his arms soon……

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"Manager Feng, my research and development of the multivitamin tablets is almost complete. Now, we can combine a few vitamins into a small tablet." Professor Zhao showed his sample to Feng Yu.

Feng Yu was speechless. This was a huge tablet. Do you really want people to eat such big vitamin tablets?

"How many vitamins are there in this tablet and what is contents of each vitamin?"

"There are about 20 vitamins and about 2 grams for each vitamin."

"Then Professor Zhao, do you know how much vitamins one person needs every day?" Feng Yu patiently asked. This tablet was over 40 grams. No wonder it as this big!

Who the hell would eat such a huge tablet every day? One would still need to chew before he could swallow the pill. Vitamin tablets should be swallowed and not chewed!

Professor Zhao immediately understood. This tablet had more than a week's worth of vitamins. Feng Yu had said that he wanted health supplements and not medicines. This tablet should be good for the body when taken, but one would not die from not taking this tablet. Professor Zhao had made this tablet like medicine.

"We can cut this tablet into smaller tablets. One tablet can be made into 5 grams. This will be enough for one person's daily intake of vitamins."

"Are you telling me that people don't eat other food? The food they eat does not have vitamins? Make it into 1 to 2 grams tablets. Also, it must be absorbed by the body easily. The contents of vitamins should be according to how much a person can absorb. You cannot have the same amount for each type of vitamins!"

Feng Yu sighed. This Professor Zhao was too one-track. If he made these health supplements into medicine, how much can these sells? If it were sold as health supplements, the prices would be several times higher!

Most importantly, it will let the consumers think that a small tablet a day will be enough for their daily vitamin intake. They will believe that this health supplement will be worth it.

This thinking will let the consumers accept higher prices.

"This should not be a problem. Give me one week to change it. Manager Feng, is there a market for this product?"

"Of course. It is a huge market. You have made a significant contribution to the country. I will be giving you the funds you needed!" Feng Yu seriously said.

Wahahaha…… It was so simple to develop a type of health supplement. Feng Yu had decided to price this multivitamin tablet at 5 times its cost. Hmmm…… I am still considered trustworthy. At least I did not price these tablets at hundred times its cost like that company Gold Partner!

This was only 1 million RMB of research funds. It was not a lot. Just this multivitamin tablet alone would bring in millions of profits every year. The returns would be several times more than what he invested. How could Feng Yu not be happy with this?

This was not the only health supplement that had been successfully developed. The Zinc Gluconate and Calcium gluconate liquid health supplements were also developed. Actually, it was effortless to develop these liquid health supplements. However, no one had done it because the Chinese were not concerned with their Zinc and calcium intake.

From the earliest Zinc and Calcium supplements, China's health supplement industry will develop more products like all-in-one health supplements which contained iron, calcium, zinc, etc. There were also all sorts of vitamin tablets which claimed to help people increase their blood, improve their sleep and all sorts of ailements. Among these health supplements, some were to boost male vitality.

This type of concepts had started from pharmaceutical companies overseas. They were the ones that produce health supplements first. But foreigners seldom need calcium supplements, and calcium tablets were introduced as medicine in the first place.

But the pharmaceutical companies saw that these calcium tablets were not selling well as medicine. They soon discover the Chinese market. As the Chinese living standards improved, they started to look into their health. The companies thought of a way to introduce their calcium tablets to China. This was to market these tablets as health supplements.

This was why Calcium supplements had appeared in China first before the other companies started to introduce different types of health supplements!

In the future, some foreigners joked about the Chinese were all suffering from calcium deficiency. Calcium could be taken in by one's body through a healthy diet and vitamins that would be produced by one's body by being under the sun, could be sold as health supplements in China.

These pharmaceutical companies had made used of the Chinese thinking of wanting longevity and wanting the best for their children, to sell their calcium tablets. They marketed their pills as some supplements that could prevent Osteoporosis and also help children grow taller.

Because of these simple marketing tactics, China became the world's highest intake of Calcium health supplements in the future!

Were these companies telling the truth? Maybe it was to a certain extent. Calcium tablets were not that useful to prevent Osteoporosis in old people. There were many causes of Osteoporosis. No matter how much calcium tablets you take or how well your body could absorb, it would be useless if you do not seek the right medical treatment. There were also many reasons that would affect a child's growth. Calcium was only one of the many reasons.

Rather than letting those foreigner companies earn this money, Feng Yu would want to earn this sum of money himself.

However, Feng Yu needed a Pharmaceutical factory before he could manufacture these tablets! Feng Yu recalled about the development of the pharmaceutical factory in Bing city. It became successful because of Zinc Gluconate and Calcium gluconate liquid health supplements.

At their peak, their sales were twice of the total sales of all other companies!

In the future, some wealthy businessmen were into the pharmaceutical business. Most of their companies were joint partnerships with foreign companies. Foreigners had made a fortune from this industry.

But in this life, this scenario will never happen. China's pharmaceutical industry will start the health supplement trend. The first company to enter this trend was Bing City's Pharmaceutical Factory!

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"what did you say? You want to invest in Bing City Pharmaceutical Factory?" Zhang Ruiqiang looked at Feng Yu surprised. He does not understand why Feng Yu had wanted to sell medicine when all his other businesses were doing so well.

Zhang Ruiqiang had come to Beijing to brief the higher-ups on the developments of the farmers returning the cultivated lands. The government will be issuing a sum of compensation to the farmers. By sending out the farmers to farm overseas, China would also benefit from it. This had also reminded the Government that China had lots of farmers and not enough fields. This was an excellent way to solve this problem!

Zhang Ruiqiang was in-charged of these two projects, and he had also missed his chance to enter the ministries. When he had forecasted the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the higher-ups had high expectations of him. But as the person in charge of these projects, Zhang Ruiqiang could be transferred to the ministries immediately. Thus, Bing City's party secretary got to be transferred to the Foreign Affairs Ministry. He was appointed as the number 3 man there. Although he was still the same rank, his authority now was higher than when he was at Bing City!

The Mayor was to take over the Party Secretary position, and the mayor position was vacant. Bing City was considered a Sub-Provincial City and the Mayor got to assist the Provincial Mayor. Bing City's Mayor will also be the Provincial Deputy Mayor. Many people were eyeing this position. This was a promotion.

But Longjiang Province's Mayor wanted Zhang Ruiqiang to take over the position of Bing City's Mayor. Although Zhang Ruiqiang had moved up the ranks fast, he was already in his 40s. He was one of the younger officials that the higher-ups were looking at. Also, Zhang Ruiqiang had accomplished some feats, and he deserved this promotion.

In the end, Zhang Ruiqiang won against all his rivals and got the position of Bing City's Mayor. He had come to Beijing for his promotion procedures when he received Feng Yu's call. He thought that Feng Yu had a good deal for him and he purposely spare time to meet Feng Yu.

But Zhang Ruiqiang never expects that Feng Yu wanted to sell medicine now.

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"Feng Yu ah, why do you want to invest in the pharmaceutical factory out of no reason? I have to agree that you have are talented in the manufacturing industry. Regardless of Tai Hua Trading or the Machinery Company, and even when you want to manufacture automobiles, the city will support you. But this pharmaceutical business is totally different. Medicine and mechanical are two different fields!" Zhang Ruiqiang tried to persuade Feng Yu.

Feng Yu was someone he admired. Both of them were not like government officials and businessman. They were more like friends. Feng Yu had brought many changes to Bing City and had helped to revive the industrial sector there. Zhang Ruiqiang had also helped Feng Yu a lot and had helped him prevent problems arising from the government. He had even gone to look for the Provincial Number 1 for Feng Yu. This was all because many people were jealous of Feng Yu for making so much money.

If Feng Yu wanted to try manufacturing new products in the manufacturing sector or want to invest in Bing City's state-owned factories, he would not reject. He will even support Feng Yu's decision. But while he supports Feng Yu, he will also try to get the best benefits for the city.

But now Feng Yu wanted to invest in the pharmaceutical factory. Was he kidding? Although the pharmaceutical factory was about to undergo restructuring, it was not about to let others invest in the factory. After all, this factory was producing life-saving medicine. If Feng Yu were to invest in the factory, he would surely try to maximize the profits. The prices of the medicine will be increased to gain more profits. This would cause outrage among the residents!

"Leader, how does the pharmaceutical factory earn money? Selling that conventional medicine? Can't the other factories can also produce the same things? The profitable medicines were all in the hands of the foreign companies. For example, the companies that discovered penicillin and Oxytetracycline had made lots of profits then. Now, if we were to produce penicillin, how much can we earn? I have some formulas in my hands now. Of course, it is not developed by me. It was developed by the professors from Beijing University. These products will surely fill the gaps. How many profits do you think there is?"

Zhang Ruiqiang looked at Feng Yu suspiciously. Feng Yu had some medicine formulas that could fill the gaps for the country? He does not only have one formula? If Feng Yu said that he has only one formula, Zhang Ruiqiang might still believe him. Maybe he had gotten the formula from somewhere. He does not believe that Feng Yu had more than one formula.

Although the professors at Beijing University were smart, they were not the top professors in the medical field. They could not even be compared to the professors in Bing City Pharmaceutical Factory. They should be considered lucky if there had inspirations to create one type of medicine. How could they develop a few types of medicine?

There must be something going on behind!

"Tell me about the medicines. What illness are these medicine for? If it is for common flu and cough, then there is no need to talk anymore. There are almost a hundred of this type of medicines around!"

Feng Yu started to count with his fingers while telling Zhang Ruiqiang about his formulas: "There is a Calcium Gluconate solution which will supplement calcium for children. Zinc gluconate solution which will supplement zinc for children. There is also Antianemic, which is to help women increase their red blood cells. There is also calcium tablets for the elderly to supplement their calcium. There is also a multivitamin tablet……"

"Wait, are these all medicines?" Zhang Ruiqiang interrupted Feng Yu. These sound more like tonics!

What sort of medicines are these? These were obviously health supplement products! This rascal was trying to fool him!

"These are medicines. Health supplements. You can also call these tonics…."

"Stop your nonsenses. What tonics are you talking about? You might as well tell me that these are health supplements. You want Bing City's Pharmaceutical factory to help you manufacture these health supplements? That is our Pharmaceutical Factory and not any food-related factory!" Zhang Ruiqiang was furious.

The pharmaceutical factory should focus on producing drugs. These drugs will be used to save lives. What were health supplements? These were products that might not be beneficial to a human body, but also, it will not harm the body!

You want to invest in Bing City Pharmaceutical Factory to produce these products? Dream on!

"Leader, are you sure you do not want me to invest in our pharmaceutical factory? Let me analyze for you. It is not that I cannot produce these liquid oral medicines. I am the major shareholder of Lehaha. I do not even need to increase the production lines. All I need is to modify one of the production lines. Also, I can just hire or acquire any small pharmaceutical factory to produce calcium tablets and the multivitamin tablets."

Then go ahead. Stop thinking about Bing City's factory!" Zhang Ruiqiang angrily said. His expression now was like a mother hen protecting her chicks.

"Leader, how many pharmaceutical factories are there in Bing City and how much profits do all the factories make in total?"

"There are about 30 factories. I do not know the exact figures, but it should be over 10 million RMB annually." Zhang Ruiqiang proudly replied. 10 million profits were a lot, and the taxes were not a small amount. These factories also provided employment to thousands of workers. This was one of the more significant industry in Bing City.

"Only 10 million? If those factories are producing my medicines at full scale…… Fine. Health supplements. The total monthly profits will over 10 million RMB!" Feng Yu showed one finger and said confidently.

"What did you say? One-month profit can reach 10 million?"

"This is the minimum!"

In Feng Yu's previous life, the sales for just the Calcium Gluconate and Zinc gluconate oral solution annually were more than 1 billion RMB. Although the spending power of the people was not as strong as a few years later, there were other products like the Antianemic oral solution and a multivitamin tablet. Then, diet pills will also be introduced. All of these products were cash cows in his previous life.

Zhang Ruiqiang was tempted by the high profits. If Bing City's Pharmaceutical Factory could have over 100 million RMB of profits, then the city could use this money for many things. The city's development will be much faster. The plans he had could also be realized earlier.

"We are not the first pharmaceutical factory to produce health supplements. This is also not illegal. Also, it is market economy now, and we should follow the market trend. When Bing City pharmaceutical factories' profits increases, the workers' lives will also be better. The city will also have more money and the taxes collected will increase. Think about what the city can do with the money."

"Do you have the approval papers for all these health supplements?" Zhang Ruiqiang suddenly asked.

Feng Yu laughed embarrassedly: "I think Bing City's pharmaceutical factory should be more suitable to apply for the permits for production. This is their expertise."

If I have the permits, would I still be wasting time talking to you? I would be talking to those factories already.

Zhang Ruiqiang laughed: "How much do you want to invest?"

Feng Yu's eyes brighten up. Zhang Ruiqiang had agreed? It was not easy to obtain the permits for these products. Feng Yu had asked Master Lu, but Master Lu had told him that he does not have many connections in the medical field. It might take some time and money to get the permits.

Feng Yu then remembered the pharmaceutical factories in Bing City. He needs to work with large pharmaceutical factories to produce his products anyway. The factories in Bing City was considered significant and could fully satisfy Feng Yu's demands. But the factories now were very different from the future years, where these factories had merged into a large corporation. Furthermore, if he were to cooperate with Bing City's pharmaceutical factories, he could save a lot of troubles.

In current China, the local government will make life difficult for the investors after they had invested in their area. This was especially so for joint ventures. This type of situation will change only in about 2 years' time. It would be a thorough change. The investors at that time will sign harsh contracts with the local government to squeeze them dry.

"Based on the current value of Bing city's pharmaceutical factories, all the pharmaceutical factories in Bing City that is owned by the government have to be merged into a large corporation. I will use my formulas and money to invest in this company for 49% of the shares. I also want the decision-making rights. I promise that Bing City Pharmaceutical Corporation will be China's largest pharmaceutical company!"

China's biggest pharmaceutical company, these few words attracted the attention of Zhang Ruiqiang. He had plans to restructure all the pharmaceutical factories under him before. But his proposal was rejected by the former Party Secretary as he felt that it was not the right time yet.

But now, it is the right time!

"Come back to Bing City in a few days' time. We still need to discuss the details."

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