"Brother-in-law, I really owe you a lot this time. If it weren't for you, I really wouldn't know what to do with this huge shipment!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiming patted Chen Dong on the shoulder and jokingly scolded him.

"Why are you being so polite with me? You call me brother-in-law, we're family, and family doesn't need to stand on ceremony!"

The two chatted for a while, and seeing that the loading and unloading were almost finished, Lin Zhiming said.

"There's something else I need to let you know."

"We came in a hurry this time and only had time to find a warehouse and accommodation. As for sales channels, you'll have to figure that out yourself."

At this point, Lin Zhiming became a little embarrassed.

This is his first collaboration with Chen Dong, and Lin Zhiming will hold a 10% stake in this shipment.

Don't underestimate this 10% stake; the cost of just 30,000 leather jackets alone is 2.28 million yuan.

There are also transportation costs, warehouse costs, employee salaries, and other miscellaneous expenses. The total cost is at least 3 million yuan.

How much did Lin Zhiming invest?

The total is less than $2,000.

Based on the exchange rate in 1990, which was approximately 4.78 RMB to 1 USD, Lin Zhiming's investment was less than 10,000 RMB.

It's not wrong to say that he got a great deal.

But everything has two sides.

Without Lin Zhiming's help, it's hard to say how many of those 30,000 leather jackets would have actually been shipped out of the station.

Assuming everything goes smoothly, everyone gets out of the station safely.

But the question remains: where should we store 300 bags of leather jackets? That's another problem!

The group that came to Moscow this time consisted of 15 people. The 300 bags of leather jackets were divided equally among them, which meant that each person received exactly 20 bags.

That's equivalent to each person having to carry a 1.6-ton leather jacket.

Even if you work yourself to death, you still can't move this much cargo!

Therefore, in Chen Dong's mind, Lin Zhiming's role was far greater than the 10% share.

"Brother-in-law, I'm already so grateful for all the help you've given me. If I were to ask you to handle the sales as well, I'd be so ungrateful."

"Hahaha......"

Lin Zhiming laughed heartily, and a smile returned to his face.

Chen Dong is a generous and articulate person, which is why Lin Zhiming was able to rush to Moscow immediately after he made a phone call.

Working with someone like that means you don't have to worry about being taken advantage of, and there are even some benefits to be had. Why not do it?

"Dongzi, I've looked at the houses, and now I have two options."

"One option is to stay in a hotel run by Chinese people. It's cheap and there's no language barrier, but it's a bit far from the warehouse."

"The other one is a hotel run by Russians. It's twice as expensive, but it's closer to the warehouse."

Upon hearing this, Chen Dong chose the second option without hesitation: a hotel run by Russians.

Price is no longer a factor for Chen Dong; safety, peace of mind, and comfort are the priorities.

On the train, some Chinese people tried to get close to Chen Dong, but he dismissed them all with his indifferent attitude.

In this day and age, there's no need for all that fancy talk about "meeting an old friend in a foreign land" or "fellow villagers meeting each other, tears welling up in their eyes."

Before the "Train Robbery" incident, many Chinese traders, out of trust in their fellow countrymen and Chinese people, chose to stay in hotels run by Chinese people.

However, problems soon emerged.

After selling their goods, the idle Chinese, introduced by their fellow villagers, began a life of extravagance and debauchery, riding foreign horses, drinking, gambling...

The money they earned was quickly squandered in a life of extravagance and debauchery.

Some people chose to return to China and start their next round of trading.

Another group of people set their sights on their own people.

Every day, they would stake out in front of the various Chinese-owned hotels, observing each Chinese middleman to see who sold the most goods that day.

At first, they would borrow money from middlemen under the guise of loans, but when they found that this trick didn't work, it turned into extortion. If they didn't get the money, they would get a beating. In the end, it became outright robbery.

Many traders have embarked on this path of no return because of this!

Chen Dong had to consider more than just these things.

He was not a saint; he also had selfish desires.

Although all the employees Chen Dong hired were veterans, and he paid them relatively high salaries, it was negligible compared to the profits he made.

In addition, the barriers to entry for resellers are not high to begin with, so who can guarantee that they won't start their own businesses?

time!

Ultimately, Chen Dong needs time to complete the initial accumulation before making any moves.

After it's all over, who cares about the devastation? At that point, I really won't care about the meager profits of a middleman.

Exit from the station exit.

"Chen, my friend, I'm here!"

"Boss, it's that Russian guy on the train who can speak Chinese."

Chen Dong also saw Krinev, gave a brief explanation to the group, and then walked towards him.

At this point, more than an hour had passed since the train arrived at the station.

Unexpectedly, Krinev was still waiting for him at the exit.

"Heh, Krinev, I thought you had already left."

“Chen, I don’t know where you live or how to find you, so of course I can’t just leave like this.”

Chen Dong chuckled and then told Krinev the name of the hotel he was going to stay at.

When Krinev heard the name of the hotel, his eyes lit up and he said admiringly.

"Chen, you are an unconventional boss. I believe that cooperating with you is the right choice."

"I'm willing to help you sell all of these goods without charging any fees. I just hope you can give me a chance to work with you."

“Of course, my friend!” Chen Dong nodded with a smile.

He did not deny that he was willing to cooperate with foreign traders.

Whether it's the "speculator economy" or the Wanta Project, cooperating with foreign speculators is the best option.

After agreeing with Chen Dong to come see him the next day, Krinev left with a smile on his face.

soon.

Under Lin Zhiming's leadership, the leather jackets were stored in the warehouse, and everyone was settled in a nearby hotel.

the next day.

Chen Dong told everyone to stay at the hotel and rest for another day, while he and Ah Hu and the others got into Krinev's car, driven by his friend, to check out the Moscow market.

Kliev was driving a Volga, a Russian car brand that was once a source of pride and a symbol of the country, though the car looked rather worn out.

Moreover, Krinev drove incredibly fast, maintaining a speed of over 100 kilometers per hour the entire time, and he didn't even brake when the road was full of potholes.

Chen Dong suddenly regretted getting into Krinev's car.

This isn't driving, it's playing with fire!

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