Chapter 196 This time, my work will be presented to the whole world
"This is a Mercedes, which is considered a status symbol in Hong Kong Island."
Although Jin Peng and Hao Jian remembered the instructions of Director Li Zhongfa and must not show any signs of being "country bumpkins",
But after sitting in Pei Wencong's second-hand Mercedes-Benz, he just moved his butt a few more times and looked around a few more times, which attracted Pei Wencong's enthusiastic introduction.
Mercedes-Benz Flower Planting Company was established in Hong Kong Island in 1987, and then sold Mercedes-Benz models to the mainland. Before 1986, there were very few Mercedes-Benz cars in the mainland, and most of them belonged to foreign-related units.
Jin Peng and Hao Jian had never been in close contact with this kind of luxury car. The huge difference between Beijing 130, Radavani and Mercedes-Benz made their eyes betray their inner feelings.
Pei Wencong was quite proud. After such a long time of contact with Seven Inch Blade, he felt that he had been suppressed. So for Li Ye's coming to Hong Kong, he wrote a five-page plan, determined to let the successor of the proletariat feel the comfort of Western civilized society.
Isn’t it that with just one car, initial results have been achieved?
However, Li Ye's next words made Pei Wencong feel ashamed.
"Isn't Rolls-Royce the symbol of status in Hong Kong? Oh, you seem to be used to calling it Rolls-Royce?"
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"That's true. I wanted to buy one two years ago, but I was busy with the development of my publishing house, so I put off enjoying it for a while."
Pei Wencong's smile froze a little, and then he explained awkwardly,
He looked at Li Ye who was calm and composed, hoping that he would not ask questions like "Do you have a house in Taiping Mountain?" like he did during their first phone call. Otherwise, he really wouldn't know how to answer the call.
Sitting in the driver's seat, Amin couldn't help but chuckle. His boss had cleaned and waxed this second-hand car today.
Don’t you think that with the bracelet someone gave you as a gift, you can almost buy a car like this? What’s the point of showing off?
“In front of us is Victoria Harbour, and there are many tourist attractions around here.”
After the car drove into the prosperous area of Hong Kong Island, Pei Wencong began to introduce the surrounding situation to Li Ye. After all, Li Ye said that he came to Hong Kong Island to walk around and see Victoria Harbor, Kowloon Tong, Mid-Levels, and Castle Peak Road.
But then Pei Wencong discovered that the seven-inch blade man's eyes were too calm, so calm that he didn't look like an outsider at all.
However, the other two older men, Mr. Hao and Mr. Jin, looked at the surrounding scenery with obvious surprise and envy in their eyes.
Pei Wencong was very strange.
You should know that Hong Kong Island is a dazzling pearl in the entire East Asia at this time. Many tourists from developed countries are deeply moved by the prosperity of Hong Kong Island.
But how come this unbelievably young Mr. Li seems more calm than those quiet and inactive old monks?
Pei Wencong asked, "Mr. Li, should we go to Kowloon Tong first, or should we go to see if the hotel is suitable?"
Li Ye said softly, "Let's go check out the hotel first, then have someone show my two friends around, and we can talk about something."
Pei Wencong's heart trembled, and he nodded, "Okay, I'll arrange it right away."
Amin drove the car towards Tsim Sha Tsui. When Li Ye saw the second-hand Mercedes-Benz driving towards a large hotel, he couldn't help but look at Pei Wencong and asked, "Are we going to stay at the Peninsula Hotel?"
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Pei Wencong, who had been worried, was suddenly speechless.
[We can’t be so extravagant, okay? I drive a second-hand Mercedes, not a Rolls-Royce, okay?]
It had only been three or four months since the publication of "North Wind Flying", and Pei Wencong had indeed made a lot of money, but after deducting his previous debts, he also wanted to buy a bigger house for his family, so the money he had was not abundant, and he was far from being a "rich man".
The Peninsula Hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in Hong Kong Island. If Li Ye were to stay there for four or five days, he would definitely be very upset.
"Mr. Li, would you like to stay at the Peninsula Hotel? If so, I will arrange it right away."
Pei Wencong almost took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat, and Li Ye said softly: "No need, we mainlanders are all hardworking and simple, and we don't have high requirements for living conditions, as long as it is safe and convenient."
However, Li Ye changed the subject and said, "But I hope that next time I come, Boss Pei won't have to worry about arranging the hotel."
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Pei Wencong nodded silently and estimated silently.
If the magazine continues to develop at the current pace for another year or two, the publishing house's economic situation will be completely reversed. Staying in a luxury hotel is normal.
Amin drove the car into a commercial area opposite the Peninsula Hotel and parked in front of a hotel on a small street. Looking at its facade, it was obvious that it was an economy hotel.
However, the environment inside the hotel is okay. In terms of cleanliness and hygiene, it is better than many city-level guesthouses in the mainland.
In terms of the service industry, Hong Kong Island is indeed far ahead of the mainland at this moment.
"Just stay here!"
Li Ye nodded and made the decision, and before he could talk to Hao Jian and Jin Peng, the two of them said they wanted to go out for a walk.
After listening to what Li Ye said just now, they naturally knew that Li Ye and Pei Wencong had something to discuss, so they left tactfully.
Pei Wencong took a briefcase from Amin and asked her to take Jin Peng and Hao Jian out for a walk.
After the three people left, Pei Wencong closed the door and took out a financial statement from his briefcase.
"Mr. Li, according to our original agreement, I need to allocate 20% of the profits to you. Here is the report, please take a look."
Li Ye took the financial statement and quickly looked through it.
Pei Wencong was also observing quietly from the side. When he saw that Li Ye was obviously not "confused", he couldn't help but feel relieved.
In the past few months, Talang Publishing House has earned about two million yuan. If the part that has not yet been billed is included, the profit may exceed three million yuan.
Then the profit of nearly 600,000 Hong Kong dollars will need to be shared with Li Ye.
It would be a lie for Pei Wencong to say that he wasn't tempted by such a large sum of money. His mouth was full of oil every time he swallowed it.
You have to know that the average house price in Hong Kong in 1982 was only 900 per square foot, and a thousand-square-foot luxury house was only 800,000 or 900,000. What's more, because "The Wind Rises" is in its explosive period, the profit in the next few months may skyrocket. Pei Wencong seemed to hear the whispering call of the devil of desire.
However, after Pei Wencong met Li Ye on Zhongying Street a few years ago, he immediately dispelled all his evil thoughts.
After all, Li Ye only owns 20%, and the majority of 80% still belongs to Pei Wencong.
In Hong Kong Island where classes are almost rigidified, it is very difficult for Pei Wencong to live in a house in the upper half of the mountain. The north may not be a turning point for him.
And Li Ye is the noble man from the north.
Pei Wencong waited until Li Ye had finished reading, then pointed to a line of numbers on the report and said, "Mr. Li, I will transfer your share of the profit into a separate account every month.
You can go through the relevant account transfer procedures this time, or just withdraw cash and leave."
Li Ye shook his head and said, "I will not withdraw this part of the money. I will invest it all in the operation of new works."
"New work?" Pei Wencong's eyes suddenly lit up, and he smiled and said, "Does Mr. Li have a new work? Is it the same type as "North Wind Flying"?
There is a strong market demand for this type of work now, and many people are writing it, but your style is still the most popular. "
Pei Wencong said excitedly: "I actually have a plan. I found that Malaysia, Singapore and even Chrysanthemum have recognized your reputation as the Seven-Inch Blade. We can increase overseas publicity to spread your influence throughout the Chinese cultural circle."
Li Ye shook his head again and took out a manuscript from his bag.
"No, this time, my work will be seen by the whole world."
I went out for dinner today, so I was late in writing after I came back, so it’s a little short. If you have any saliva to spit at me, please spit it at me! I cover my face and accept it!
(End of this chapter)
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