Chen Defa didn't care about Chen Xia's concerns:
"Xiao Xia, don't worry about that. Hu Jianfeng and the other 10 are the most capable people, and they can easily mobilize hundreds of people at a critical moment."
"So, Grandpa, I have a plan. I'm going to use your connections, and then our company will invest, and you can have the big circle behind you set up a security company and legalize it. How about it?"
Chen Defa was shocked. "Xiao Xia, you have a bright future ahead of you. Don't get involved in any social organizations. Some things can't be washed away once you're tainted by them. Really, if you're worried about your personal safety, I can find a few people to protect you."
Chen Xia quickly shook his head: "Grandpa, our Chen family's business will only grow bigger in the future. For example, Caiyunzhinan can't have only one store. We have to open stores all over Southeast Asia, which requires a lot of security.
Besides, the Pumpkin Vine Company is the foundation of our Chen family. The profits from this business will be very, very huge. At least we need to have a certain degree of self-defense ability. I will figure out the official matters, and you can help me with the non-official matters, Grandpa."
Hahahaha~~~~
Chen Defa laughed heartily, feeling so satisfied.
What do the elderly fear most? They fear that their children and grandchildren will think they are useless and can no longer help them. This is why most people become quite sensitive and suspicious when they get old.
Even a great ruler like Emperor Wu of Han could mess up his country in his later years due to his suspicion. There are many such examples.
Today, Chen Xia entrusted him with such an important matter. This not only shows that Chen Xia trusts him, but also relies on him. How can the old man not be motivated and happy?
You have to know that his two daughters, the eldest daughter inherited his business after getting married, and he can't help much.
The youngest daughter is very independent and doesn't even want her father's property, so there is nothing for him to worry about.
The old man was once a hero in Shanghai who tore apart the Japanese with his bare hands. In his later years, he could only play chess with his neighbors to make a living. He must be very depressed.
Now, there is something to do, and this thing is related to Chen Xia’s future, which makes the old man suddenly have the urge to live another five hundred years.
"Okay, kid, even though your grandfather is seventy years old, with my physique, I can easily cross the sea in one breath."
Chen Xia quickly flattered him: "That's right, Grandpa, tell me how you tore the Japanese apart and killed the traitors with your bare hands back then?"
"Hey, thinking back to those days, my comrades and I..."
The old man became more energetic when he mentioned Nian Yong. The two chatted all night long without stopping. Even after Chen Shuqin got off work, they were still bragging in the living room, while the empress and Gu Lin were already yawning.
Chen Shuqin changed her clothes and came out. After knowing what Chen Xia had discussed with her father, she also expressed her agreement.
Business elites understand the tricks behind this better. If the Chen family wants to become a wealthy family in Hong Kong, they must have their own "black gloves" in addition to "white gloves". This is a consensus among everyone.
Since she was free anyway, Chen Shuqin joined in the conversation: "Xiao Xia, when Caiyunzhinan makes money, what are you going to do with the profits?"
Chen Xia thought for a moment and said, "This money will depreciate if it's left alone. So, you can help me buy some famous wines, like 1982 Lafite, and any other European wines."
Chen Shuqin blinked, "Oh, are you going to be a Tibetan wine maker?"
The 1982 Lafite is one of the favorite foreign liquors among the nouveau riche in Hong Kong and China. It is also one of the few foreign liquors that Chen Xia knows will definitely appreciate in value in the future.
In Chen Xia's previous life, he went to a bar and several young men ordered a bottle of 1982 Lafite for 50,000 or 60,000 yuan. As for the taste, well, it was actually no different from the 100-yuan domestic red wine bought from the supermarket.
In the early 1980s, the selling price of Lafite was only around 20 pounds, but by 2020 it would have appreciated to 6,000 pounds. This appreciation space is definitely OK.
All Chen Xia needs to do is find a suitable place to collect the items. He doesn't need to spend any effort to take advantage of the capital speculation.
He couldn't guarantee how long his golden finger would last. If it disappeared one day, he would have enough collections to live a happy and carefree life, becoming a happy "old salted fish".
The profits that can be generated in the south of Yunnan will be huge, so just buying wine will definitely not be enough.
Jade can also appreciate in value. If Chen Xia simply wants to make money, he doesn't need to sell jade now. There will be enough room for appreciation in the future.
What Chen Xia wants is to "create momentum" and make Caiyunzhinan quickly become a famous enterprise in Hong Kong, no matter how famous it is.
The 300 million jadeite raw stones and the first tasting session both demonstrated their strength, and the next step was rapid expansion.
Chen Xia continued, "Auntie, with the Sino-British negotiations going on, housing prices are expected to continue to fall. The negotiations will probably come to a conclusion soon, and by then, Hong Kong housing prices will definitely hit rock bottom. So, from now on, you can slowly acquire some properties in prime locations."
"Property? Buy a building? Buy a shop?"
Chen Shuqin was quite puzzled. "We're already in the jewelry and pharmaceutical business, and now we want to get into real estate?"
Chen Xia thought to himself, what do you know? In the future, Hong Kong's industry will be hollowed out, and there will be nothing. It will all rely on real estate. All Hong Kong people will work for real estate developers, which is equivalent to millions of people supporting several large families. How can houses be cheap?
"Auntie, acquiring properties isn't just about increasing or preserving value. More importantly, we need to plan for opening branches in the future. Prime stores are especially rare, so if someone's selling, we'll buy them. Don't worry about price fluctuations."
To give an example of how exaggerated the prices and rents of shops in Hong Kong are, in 2002, Stephen Chow spent more than 30 million to buy a shop that was so small that it couldn't even accommodate a ping-pong table.
The Sino-British negotiations on the return of Hong Kong that began in 1982 caused housing prices to fall by as much as 70%. At that time, housing prices were simply dirt cheap.
However, landlords may not necessarily release prime shops or office buildings in prime locations, and they may not necessarily sell them when the market is at its lowest point.
So the best way is to buy the shop as soon as it is put up for sale by the agent, regardless of the price, as this opportunity is rare.
Even if it continues to fall later, it is nothing compared to the future gains.
When the housing prices go up before 1997, Chen Xia will sell some stocks first to make some money, and at the same time cheer up the foreigners and make their departure look less embarrassing.
Then after 1997, he took advantage of the Southeast Asian financial crisis to buy it back, giving a shot in the arm to Hong Kong's economy and property market. The difference he made from this was so great that even Chen Xia's grandchildren's grandchildren wouldn't have to work anymore.
Chen Xia felt that she was really a "saint" who cared about the country and the people, cough cough.
So if you enter the market now while it is still 1983, you will definitely make a fortune in the future, until even the swimming pool is full.
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