Siheyuan: I am different He Yuzhu

Now that he had made up his mind to go abroad, Lou Bancheng no longer hesitated. He was not a hypocritical person, and asked He Yuzhu directly: "So, Xiao He, which country do you think I should choose?"

He Yuzhu answered without hesitation: "Dad, I think it would be better for you to go to Xiangjiang in the south."

Lou Bancheng asked curiously, "Oh? Really? If you say so, then you must have your reasons. Why do you think Hong Kong is more suitable for me?"

He Yuzhu patiently explained: "First, Hong Kong is very close to China. It is located in the southern part of Guangdong Province and is backed by the mainland of China. If you want to do something, it will be very convenient. Secondly, although Hong Kong is under the jurisdiction of John Bull, the language used by people in society is the same as in China. You can communicate directly with people without learning a foreign language. Finally, as a part of John Bull, Hong Kong is relatively convenient for purchasing machinery and equipment and selling products." Then, He Yuzhu introduced these three advantages of Hong Kong in detail.

Lou Bancheng paused for a moment, nodded and said, "Xiao He, you are right. Hong Kong is indeed a better place to go. But what reason should I use to apply to go to Hong Kong? If I don't have a reasonable reason, I can go, but I don't think I can take much money with me."

"The reason is simple. I have thought of it for you a long time ago. Just apply to the higher authorities and say that you want to go to Hong Kong to help the country sell things abroad. Although the domestic industry is not very developed now, after the completion of the first five-year plan, we have initially established a complete industrial system that can produce many goods that other countries cannot produce." He Yuzhu said confidently.

"Xiao He, John Bull is much more developed than us. Do they think our country's products are good enough?" Lou Bancheng asked doubtfully.

"Of course I like it. Our country has many good things, such as tea, silk, and porcelain, which are things that foreigners like. And Dad, John Bull is more developed than our country, but the corresponding price of development is that the labor cost is relatively high. Once the labor cost is high, the cost of all walks of life will also be high. The main feature of domestically produced products is cheap labor, so as long as you choose good products, you will definitely not have to worry about sales. Besides, although we are selling things abroad, we don’t have to sell them to John Bull’s homeland. John Bull’s colony is vast and has a large population, but most of them are poor. These people can’t afford to sell what John Bull produces. This is the opportunity to promote domestic products."

"Really? If you hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have noticed it." Lou Bancheng thought for a moment and said. He couldn't help but start thinking about this problem. There are so many countries in the world, and each country has its own unique resources and industrial advantages. Take America, the most powerful country in the world, for example. Although their industry is developed and their strength is strong, this does not mean that all the goods they produce have a price advantage over other countries. On the contrary, some developing countries may have obvious competitive advantages in certain areas due to low labor costs and abundant raw materials. Therefore, Lou Bancheng realized that if he wanted to succeed in the business field, he needed to be good at discovering and utilizing these advantages.

"All you have to do is sell domestic products with advantages to John Bull's colonies." He Yuzhu continued to explain: "In this way, you can give full play to the price advantages of domestic products and meet the demand for specific products in the John Bull colony market. In addition, this is also a mutually beneficial and win-win business model that can help domestic companies expand overseas markets and meet the needs of foreign consumers."

"Of course, you can't just sell domestic products. After you come to Hong Kong, you have to open a few factories of your own. Only in this way can you purchase advanced machinery, equipment and technology in a fair and just manner." He Yuzhu further emphasized the importance of opening factories. "By establishing your own factory in Hong Kong, you can better control the production process and quality, and improve product competitiveness. At the same time, you can also take this opportunity to introduce advanced machinery, equipment and technology to improve the overall level of the enterprise."

"You have to go to Hong Kong and make a field investigation before deciding what kind of factory to open," He Yuzhu reminded. After all, the market demand and industrial environment in different regions are different, and you need to make reasonable decisions based on the actual situation.

"I know this. I can't rush into doing business. I'll make a decision after I go to Hong Kong to investigate." Lou Bancheng said with a smile. He knows that doing business requires careful consideration and can't blindly follow the trend. Only after in-depth research and analysis can you find the business opportunities that suit you.

"If you don't know what to do, you can consider opening a grain and oil store. Hong Kong has a large population, and the grain and vegetables it needs are all imported from outside. The domestic grain supply is relatively tight, but there is no shortage of grain in Southeast Asian countries. You can import grain from Southeast Asia, and then import vegetables from China. As long as the channels are smooth, you can also export domestic industrial products to Southeast Asia. Moreover, by doing this, you can allow these Southeast Asian countries to not pay foreign exchange, and can directly barter. This way, it will be relatively convenient for you to sell domestic products."

"I understand. After I settle down in Hong Kong, I will go to Southeast Asia to see the situation there. Then we can write to each other to communicate. By the way, Xiao He, if I apply, what should I do with the dividends from these domestic industries?" Lou Bancheng thought for a while and asked.

"Since you have decided to develop in Hong Kong, there is no need to care about these dividends in the country. I suggest that when you apply to the higher-ups, you should say that as long as the country can exchange your current funds for Dao Le, you are willing to give up the future income from your shares. As for whether it will succeed now, it is hard to say, so just give it a try." He Yuzhu replied after thinking for a moment.

"Okay, I'll try it then. By the way, Xiao He, what if the higher-ups don't agree, will I still go to Hong Kong?" Lou Bancheng asked.

"Go, why not? It would be best if the country agrees to exchange your assets for money. After all, the more start-up capital the better. But if you don't have it, it doesn't matter. I have prepared 50 dollars for you. With this 50 dollars I have prepared for you, I believe you will be able to gain a firm foothold in Hong Kong." He Yuzhu said confidently.

After listening to He Yuzhu's words, Lou Bancheng looked at He Yuzhu with a complicated expression. After a long silence, he said, "Xiao He, are you really confident in giving me so much money? You know, it's half a million dollars. With this money, you can go to any country and never worry about food and clothing for the rest of your life."

"Dad, look at what you said. If I were worried, I would tell you this. We are a family. You only have Xiao'e as your daughter. To be honest, when you are older, you will have to give all your property to Xiao'e. If you give it to Xiao'e, isn't it the same as giving it to me?" He Yuzhu said with a smile.

"Haha, Xiao He, you are right. All my wealth will be given to my good grandchildren." Lou Bancheng said happily.

"Old Lou, you have to work hard after you go to Hong Kong. I heard Xiao'e say that she plans to give Xiao He eight sons. With so many children, the family property won't be worth much without you as their grandfather." Tan Yali said jokingly.

"Let alone 8 boys, as long as Xiao'e can give birth, even if she gives birth to 18, I can definitely make sure each of my grandchildren has a large share of the family property." Lou Bancheng said confidently.

"Since you said so, Dad, Xiao'e and I can have as many children as we want. Your grandchildren will be counting on you when the time comes." He Yuzhu said jokingly.

"I, Lou Bancheng, dare not say anything else, but I am quite capable in business. I can definitely let my grandchildren enjoy a lifetime of happiness." Lou Bancheng said, patting his chest.

"By the way, when the three little guys were having their one-year-old celebration, didn't Master Guan say that they might dominate a region and become local lords in the future? Then, as their grandfather, I must not let them down. After I go to Hong Kong, I must rebuild my family business. I used to be known as Lou Bancheng in Sijiu City, so after I go to Hong Kong, I will also be known as Lou Bancheng of Hong Kong. This way, if my grandchildren really go to fight in the south, their grandfather will be their most solid backing and help them sit on the throne of the local lords." Lou Bancheng said domineeringly.

"Then Dad, you can't just focus on making money in the future, you have to take care of your health. Your grandson is now 2 years old. It will take at least 20 years for him to go to war. If you don't take care of your body, if your grandsons really go down that path, you may not be able to help them." He Yuzhu kindly reminded.

"I will never hold my grandchildren back. I must see them get married, start a family, and have children." Lou Bancheng said with a look of longing.