Shen Yadong hadn't spoken this much in a long time. He was so happy to see the son of an old friend that he inadvertently talked a bit more than he should have. He quickly took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, and after a few sips, he put down his teacup and laughed, "Old people tend to talk a lot! You're a good young man, willing to listen to this old man's ramblings, unlike my good-for-nothing descendants who don't want to listen to my nagging and always tell me to talk less and drink more water. It's infuriating!"
Duanmu Ci comforted him, "Perhaps my brothers are just too busy to come."
Shen Yadong snorted coldly, "Don't try to be nice to them."
Duanmu Ci chuckled softly but didn't say anything.
Shen Yadong asked calmly, "Your family has always lived far away across the ocean and has almost never set foot in China. Is your sudden return this time to trace your roots and pay respects to your ancestors?"
Tracing one's roots and paying homage to one's ancestors has become a popular activity among overseas Chinese in recent years. This is mainly reflected in the fact that some Chinese who have lived in Southeast Asia and North America for many years like to return to their homeland, delve into their ancestral homeland to explore their origins and roots, and carry out some emotional activities such as ancestor worship and family reunion. Many of them come in groups, and there have been many news reports about this recently.
But Duanmu Ci is clearly not one of them. Does an immortal need to trace back to the source? What a joke!
But that's not how it works...
So Duanmu Ci shook his head and said, "That's one aspect, after all, Liangyuan is nice, but it's not our hometown. We'll have to go back to China sooner or later. But this trip back isn't entirely about that. The family's intention is to expand the family's presence in China. After all, our motherland is thriving, and the family doesn't want to miss this great opportunity."
Shen Yadong pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Hmm, that's true. Your Duanmu family is quite wealthy. I witnessed it back then! Now, after decades, they've probably become even more powerful. Taking advantage of this trip back to China to expand your business is a good idea."
He paused for a moment, then asked, "In which area do you plan to start?"
Is this an offer of help?
Duanmu Ci replied, "Since the family is new here, it is not advisable to get involved in too many things. The current plan is to test the waters in the real estate sector first."
"Real estate?" Shen Yadong was taken aback, then laughed, "You guys know how to pick business, picking a juicy piece of meat right away, aren't you afraid of getting sick of it!"
"After all, the family has an outstanding track record and rich experience in this field, and can be considered a well-established brand."
Shen Yadong asked in surprise, "Is your signboard very famous?"
“I don’t know about other things, but I do know that the Gongshumo Construction Company under our family name is very famous in the construction industry,” Duanmu Ci said.
“Gongshumo Construction Company?” Shen Yadong seemed to remember something. “I remember that the main building of Haishan TV station two years ago was built by this company. At that time, some media reported that it was the ‘most poetic TV station headquarters building in the country’. I never expected that it was owned by your family.”
"I have only a slight reputation," Duanmu Ci said modestly.
Shen Yadong thought for a moment and said, "Since you have the capability, I won't hesitate to help you. The military region is planning to build an office building and several auxiliary buildings in Wuhan. Originally, it was supposed to be put out to tender, but since you have the ability, I'll help you win the bid! I wonder if you're interested?"
have!
Of course!
Of course there are!
To be honest, this deal wouldn't make much money; a few buildings aren't a big business, and given the other party's special status, it's not appropriate to ask for too much compensation. But that doesn't mean the deal is unprofitable! On the contrary, it's very profitable! Because in addition to the limited compensation, there are many hidden benefits.
For example, establishing connections with the military is something that can only be done by chance!
Sometimes, in business, it's not about how much capital you have, how refined your skills are, or how much experience you have; it's simply about how extensive your network is. Frankly speaking, all other things being equal, having that last advantage will definitely give you a significant edge over the first three. If you possess all four, then congratulations, you've struck it rich...
In short, the benefits are huge...
Duanmu Ci has always believed that a businessman who only focuses on money and ignores everything else will never achieve great success! A truly great businessman not only focuses on actual performance but also on hidden profits! And these hidden profits are often concealed beyond actual performance; it all depends on whether you can grasp them!
This is similar to the same bowl of noodles. If you sell it at a small street stall, you might only make a few dollars in profit. But if you take it to a Michelin-starred restaurant, serve it in celadon, and have a handsome waiter in a suit bring it to you on a silver plate while a violinist plays a solo, then the value of that bowl of noodles would probably be dozens of times higher.
The items are the same, but their values are different.
As the ancestor of Confucian merchants, Duanmu Ci naturally understood this principle.
In fact, after returning to China, he did consider asking for help, since some of his old friends from back then were now in prominent positions. However, he ultimately gave up on the idea. One reason was his unwillingness, and another was the question of people's hearts. He was unsure whether the hearts of his old friends from back then were still the same as before.
Fortunately, Shen Yadong is.
However, Duanmu Ci still had some concerns. "I am naturally delighted that Elder Shen is willing to help, but in doing so, I'm afraid there will inevitably be rumors of secret dealings."
This concern is understandable. According to past practice, such projects are usually put out to tender by the whole society. Now that Shen Yadong has directly assigned the project to the Duanmu family, it is inevitable that some petty people will resent the obstruction of their path to wealth and thus maliciously slander and damage the reputation of both families.
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