Chapter 230

In the 1980s and 1990s, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore were known as the Four Asian Tigers. These four economies have developed rapidly since the late 1960s and achieved economic take-off.

But Japan is not among the Four Asian Tigers.

Japan is not a tiger. The Japanese economy at this period is already a behemoth of terrifying size, and the "Four Little Dragons" cannot be compared with it.

How glorious was Japan in the 1970s and 1980s?

"Rich enough to buy the entire United States" - this is what people at that time said about Japan.

From the post-World War II period to 1973, Japan's average GDP growth rate exceeded 10%. Within 20 years, Japan's per capita GDP reached two-thirds of that of the United States. In the following 10 years, Japan has been making rapid progress, like a dragon crossing the river, unstoppable, from a defeated country to an economic miracle. Let the whole world be shocked.

Then they started to move around the world, buying land and companies, and they were very generous. Mitsubishi also spent a lot of money to buy landmark buildings in New York, USA.

Compared with Japan's take-off, the United States fell into high inflation during this period due to two oil crises, and its economy stagnated.

In this case, some things are obvious.

Japan's economic miracle ended in the 1980s, triggered by the world-famous Plaza Accord in 1985. Then the yen rapidly appreciated, Japanese consortiums bid up stock prices, and a series of domestic rescue plans made matters worse, eventually leading to the bursting of Japan's economic bubble. , Japan’s economy has been in slump for the next thirty years, but that’s a story for another day.

Japanese media are also reporting on the meeting between Lin Wei and Mitsubishi Group in the past few days. If it succeeds, Mitsubishi will get a big bargain. After all, Lin Wei is eager to get rid of Haaland at this time, so the price will naturally be very low. Economists in this country have made very optimistic predictions.

Lin Wei's meeting with Mitsubishi was a normal process, and the price was destined to be wrangling for a while.

As a result, before the outcome of the discussion was reached, Haaland contacted Lin Wei urgently, hoping to renegotiate Haaland's issue.

Lin Wei ignored her and stayed in Japan.

Other than negotiating, just hanging around.

She has been to all the scenic spots in Tokyo, looking like she is determined and determined.

Luo Jiatong followed her around and got used to Lin Wei's rhythm. In her free time, she liked to watch TV. However, she couldn't understand Japanese and could only watch the pictures and listen to the fun. This made her regretful because Japanese TV series looked It's really good to watch, but occasionally Lin Wei will watch it with her for a while and help her explain the plot.

She was shocked when she discovered that Lin Wei could speak fluent Japanese. She refreshed her knowledge again. At first, she struggled to learn English, but now she is even proficient in Japanese. How did she do it?

After comparing it, she found that she seemed to have been standing still, and Tangtang was already so good that she couldn't look directly at him.

Lin Wei couldn't explain to her that she learned Japanese in her previous life, so she could only accept all the compliments.

They didn't stay in Japan for long either.

Country M cannot directly ban Lin Wei's transactions with Japan, but they can justly rebuke Britain's hegemonic behavior, saying that it hinders free trade and undermines the consensus on international rules, which is a very bad behavior.

This criticism was not harsh. Faced with the condemnation from international public opinion, the Iron Lady, who had just come to power, had to make concessions, abolished the new regulations, and allowed Haaland and Lin Wei to renegotiate the charter.

The situation immediately reversed, and Haaland had to beg Lin Wei to return to the negotiating table.

...

"Awei is really smart." Sun Boran looked at the newspaper with a smile. He didn't quite understand these twists and turns, but he only understood it after listening to Fang Lianxin's explanation. It was a good move to draw on. .

Fang Lianxin comforted her now, with joy in her eyes: "She was smart when she was a child. When she wanted to eat sweets, it was useless even if the whole family stopped her. In the end, she would definitely try her best to overcome all difficulties and get it into her mouth. "

At that time, they thought it was the elders in the family who were spoiled, so they let her succeed every time. Thinking about it now, their daughter's ability to solve problems has always been excellent, and she specializes in attacking other people's weaknesses, but this excellence is not reflected in learning. on, so adults can’t see it.

"Hey, I've changed my mind now. That's not what I said before," Sun Boran joked with a smile, "You used to complain in front of us a lot, saying that the two children were so stupid that none of them could follow you. Said the hospital made a mistake."

Fang Lianxin said angrily: "I'm being modest. How can my daughter be so bad? It's because of my good teaching that she raised a rich man. If not, Abai. If you delay, your achievements will not be bad."

He was so confident at this moment that he was standing at the desk sorting out newspapers while bragging to Sun Boran.

When Fang Lianxin had nothing to do, he would go to Sun Boran's place. On the one hand, he chatted and reminisced about the past. On the other hand, there were many old newspapers here. He wanted to take a look at them to see how his daughter came here after so many years, so that he could chat with his daughter in the future.

Sun Boran couldn't stand his arrogance and said coldly: "You know how to raise children? I tutored Awei. Which of the children I taught didn't go to a prestigious school? Ayin, Massachusetts A Wei and Wu Ming are from Cambridge University. Needless to say A Wei's achievements, Wu Ming is now also a hot business elite. Song Ye graduated from the University of Hong Kong and now serves as the anti-corruption commissioner in the government department. He is the first Chinese person in the Hong Kong government.

" Lian Xin was not happy to hear it. What is the relationship between Tangtang and Song Ye and Sun Boran?

One is his daughter and the other is his student. Who has been teaching longer?

The two old men quarreled because of this.

"You don't recognize Song Ye as your student, why are you doing it again now?" Sun Boran said angrily.

Fang Lianxin's expression paused, and he was silent for a few seconds, then said: "If you like it, then he is your student. It really has nothing to do with me. I can't teach such a student."

Seeing his appearance, Sun Boran thought for a while and came over . He advised: "I think Song Ye's kid is pretty good. Even if he had some faults in the past, we elders should be more tolerant."

Fang Lian kept moving his hands, rolling up the newspaper with his weather-beaten hands, and said in a calm voice : "You were not the one who was deceived. Of course you are relieved."

Who knows how much hard work he has put in and how much high hopes he has placed.

He gave the name Song Ye, Rihua... I hope this smart and kind-hearted child can one day shine as brightly as the sun.

It is heartbreaking to see such a poor child, so hungry that he lingers in the canteen and foolishly gives all the subsidies to his adoptive mother.

People say that he is like a teacher and a father. He dare not bear such a big name, but in those years, from Song Ye's study to food, clothing, housing and transportation, he took care of everything and took care of it carefully. He truly cherished his student.

Seeing that he had brought a bunch of useless rags to the port city, he personally bought him clothes and luggage and gave him gold bars, lest he would have nothing to rely on when he arrived in the port city.

When Song Ye's adoptive mother told him the truth, he couldn't believe it. It turned out that everything was planned by this child. He was just targeted. From the beginning to the end, he acted like a fool, walking in front of others every step of the way. under the plan.

No one wants to be a fool, especially if they are sincere.

"What about him and Awei?" Sun Boran asked, "Do you want to stop it?"

The relationship between the two children is not a secret. Although it has not been disclosed publicly, everyone has already understood it tacitly.

Fang Lianxin picked up the newspaper, stood up and sighed softly: "Is stopping it useful? Tangtang didn't listen to me when she was a child, and it's even less likely to listen to me now. She is busy with work now, and we can't help. I If you don't mention it, you won't cause trouble for her. "

Both he and his wife knew that no matter how they tried to stop her, it would be useless. They both agreed whether they were adults or not. If they wanted to be together, nothing could be done to stop them.

But they won't give up their attitude, they choose... not to forgive.

Sun Boran also sighed: "Awei should be in the UK now. I don't know what the outcome will be."

Fang Lianxin waved his hand: "Don't worry, we have some time to grind."

Just because he plans to relent does not mean that the other party will fully compromise.

...

"You plan to move some of Harland's factories to Xiangjiang?" Borders showed an incredulous expression, "No, this is absolutely impossible."

"Move some assembly line production departments to places with cheap labor. This is Harland's correct strategic layout," Lin Wei said, holding the thermos cup, "Developed countries are not suitable for manufacturing at all. The UK no longer has industrial soil. I have never understood, as a developed country, why do you want to What about letting people in your own country do such unskilled jobs? Finance and technology are the future of the UK. We can definitely learn from the United States and transfer industries out, so that everyone can do more decent work and achieve a reasonable allocation of resources.”

Opposite were not only Harland's people, but also officials. After listening to Lin Wei's words, some people actually nodded.

But what Lin Wei said was quite unfortunate. Once developed countries and regions de-industrialize, if they want to transfer industry back again, the possibility is very low. At least no country has succeeded in future generations.

The British Empire was gone forever, and the Iron Lady did not reverse the decline. It was just a short-term economic recovery. In the following decades, they would continue to decline and never regain their former glory.

Japan and South Korea are right not to give up building cars and ships. Once they give up, they will become passive in many fields.

"Although I don't deny that there is some truth in what you say, we must also plan for the employment of these employees. If we do this, they will lose their jobs, and we must keep their jobs."

Lin Wei wanted to laugh, for capitalists , no one’s job must be saved, especially those who have nothing to do but make money. The prerequisite for good company welfare is to make money.

It's ridiculous for this group of people to talk to a capitalist like her.

In business, it is rare for her to find a way out for her employees, but the company she bought does not have this obligation.

The person opposite looked at Lin Wei's expression and immediately tensed up. His eyes glanced at the thermos cup in her hand, fearing that she would make an attack.

As a result, Lin Wei was very polite and said: "I won't force you if you really don't agree. This is just my personal suggestion. If you insist, I will find a way to solve it."

Who doesn't say nice things? With such a big drag, she will not continue to do charity. When she gets Haaland, once the time is right, she will make drastic changes to Haaland according to her own steps.

"What can I do?" the other party asked.

"Then I have to know enough about the internal situation of the shipyard. Now let me tell you that I am not messing around?" Lin Wei laughed.

Giles added from the side: "You should have done some research on Ms. Lin's attitude towards employees. She was the first business owner in Xiangjiang to implement a weekend system, and vigorously promoted the reform of various welfare and security systems for workers. She was the first to initiate and implement annual leave and insurance for employees. What she said is not empty talk. Everything in the past is the best proof. You should believe

what Giles said is true. They couldn't help but not believe it.

If the employment problem can be solved, there will be one left.

Speaking of which, the other party's main concerns are two-fold, one is to protect employment, and the other is at the technical level.

"I don't need to tell you where Xiangjiang is. Why should you worry about your own territory?" Giles spread his hands.

"But Miss Lin has a very close relationship with the mainland."

"What do you mean by close?" Lin Wei asked, "Did I invest and build factories in the mainland, or did I donate a large amount of foreign exchange to build buildings and build roads? "

Lin Wei donated materials, but compared to the generosity of other wealthy businessmen in Xiangjiang, what she did was really nothing.

Giles said from the side: "Ms. Lin took all her family back to Xiangjiang. Her family has suffered a lot over the years. It is hurtful for her to say this."

Lin Wei glanced at him and said, Nothing was said.

Let's get the trick first. These people have deceived her for so long. Sooner or later, she will pay back all the trouble she has suffered these days.

From the beginning to now, over three years, she has suffered a lot, and she remembers every move. These people are so powerful that it makes people angry. They almost have rules and regulations painted on her forehead, and they have to control everything.

Harland's negotiations have finally made progress. During the more than a month that Lin Wei was stationed in the UK, she was either holding meetings or preparing negotiation materials. When she had time, she would fly to France to take a look and follow the progress of Dior.

The operating conditions of the Marcel Boussac Group in recent years cannot be said to be very bad. It’s just that they support too many employees and their welfare benefits cannot keep up. This leads to large-scale strikes by workers. In the end, it cannot be ended and the company can only be closed down. sell.

It is worth mentioning that they had sold Hezi's stock a long time ago, which is normal. If they cannot acquire it, cashing out is what most people do, and few people will hold a stock for a long time.

This was not Ji Chengjun’s first time acquiring a luxury brand, but it was the first time for such a large group. The other party’s offer was 6 billion francs, which scared off most companies that wanted to bid.

However, the remaining groups are very wealthy. France's Willot Group, Bino Group and Italy's Lehmann Group have all expressed acquisition intentions.

What Lin Wei didn't expect was that Ji Chengjun went directly to the government department and told them directly that Hezi could keep the jobs of these more than 30,000 employees.

When the other party heard what Ji Chengjun said, he naturally gave his full support and directly came forward to help Hezi lobby the Marcel Boussac Group, defeating all other opponents in one fell swoop.

Compared to Lin Wei's grinding progress, Ji Chengjun won easily.

Lin Wei was shocked when she found out.

"Is there any way you can keep these people's jobs?" she asked.

"No," Ji Chengjun said without hesitation, "I just lied to them. When we get Dior, it's not up to us to decide what to do with it. We can keep it if we can, sell it if we can, and they won't be able to do anything about it then."

Lin Wei looked at her and swallowed. Although she also lied to Harland, she lacked Ji Chengjun's courage.

To put it bluntly, it was inevitable that her conscience would be a little uneasy, but she knew that what Ji Chengjun did was actually the right thing to do, which was the same as what the richest man in the luxury goods group did in later generations.

After going around in a circle, Lin Wei found that she was of no use and could not be of much help, so she returned to England with peace of mind.

But on the eve of the formal handover between her and Harland, something happened to Hezi.

To be precise, something happened to Ji Chengjun.

Both the French media and local newspapers in Hong Kong have devoted extensive space to Ji Chengjun's past.

"Born from the slums, a nightclub dancer, Hezi is no longer noble."

"Slandering the teacher for sexual harassment is the beginning of the despicable life of the person in charge of Hezi."

The most unpleasant thing is that someone directly called Ji Chengjun a prostitute.

"A shocking scam! A prostitute can also be a fashion queen."

Hezi's stock price plummeted, causing dissatisfaction among small shareholders. The board of directors has proposed to fire Ji Chengjun.

Lin Wei had to come back to deal with such a big thing, leaving them to follow up on Harland's matter.

The report first started from the Hong Kong City side. There were indeed some people who knew about Ji Chengjun's matter, but many details were unknown to everyone. Sun Boran did not want to make a big deal out of the matter and had always dealt with it in a low-key manner.

Ji Chengjun has now changed her name again. The changes have been quite big over the years. Many people find it difficult to connect her with the original Ji Rou in newspapers.

Unexpectedly, in the end, even the details were revealed, and everything in the past was swept away.

"I'm sorry," Ji Chengjun didn't know what else to say. She handed her resignation to Lin Wei, "I messed up."

In addition to being sorry, she also had grievances that she couldn't express. Just a little bit, a little bit she could finish it. She had worked hard for ten years to make the agreement with Lin Wei, but now everything was in vain.

Those accusations were all true, and there was no chance of her turning over.

She obviously deserved it, but she still felt so wronged. She had persisted for so long and looked forward to such a day, but in the end everything was in vain.

After ten years, she finally handed in a blank paper, and all her efforts were wiped out.

"It's easy to leave," Lin Wei said softly, looking at the resignation letter in front of her. "But once you leave, the luxury goods industry will have nothing to do with you in the future. You can only start over in other industries, and you will have to bear the infamy for a lifetime. Are you sure you want to give up?"

Ji Chengjun shook his head, and a tear rolled down his face. Cheek, she is not a crybaby, and the last time she had a breakdown was more than ten years ago. Also in front of Lin Wei, no matter how hard and tiring these years have been, she has never found it difficult, but now: "But I really can't think of any other way. If I don't leave, even Dior's acquisition will be affected. This is The optimal solution for He Zi.

"But it's not your optimal solution. What are you thinking about now?"

Ji Chengjun shook his head vigorously and finally cried uncontrollably: "I can't think of it. I really can't. I can't think of it, I've been thinking about it for a long time, I've been thinking about it every day these days, not eating or sleeping, but..."

She has never been so desperate, even when she was slapped by Mu Tong and the others in the alley, she didn't Afraid.

Forget it if she has never had it, the feeling of having it and then losing it is as painful as cutting out the heart and flesh.

It hurts so much.

"Have you ever thought about who broke the news?" Lin Wei asked.

Ji Chengjun paused and nodded gently: "The most likely candidate is Fu Sheng. Only they know the details best."

Lin Wei nodded and said, "You did this because you did things for me. I won't ignore it. Even if it doesn't work out in the end, I will give you a way out. "No one exposed Ji Chengjun's dark history in the previous life, but something happened in this life, which shows that the problem lies with her.

Ji Chengjun raised her head and looked at Lin Wei. Just like that afternoon many years ago, Lin Wei rescued her from the alley. There was no accusation or ridicule, just the hand on her back, which was warm and reassuring. .

"Mr. Lin, Mrs. Eaton has agreed to your invitation." The secretary came in to report.

Lin Wei looked at Ji Chengjun and said softly: "Go back and have a good sleep. You and I will go see her together tomorrow."

She looked calm and calm from beginning to end, as if she was dealing with a very ordinary matter.

Ji Chengjun collapsed, she couldn't, there was a tough battle waiting for her.