Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

On this day, Lin Baicheng went to Jupiter Toy Company.

Zhang Sheng and others who went to Shekou Industrial Zone for inspection have returned to Xiangjiang. Lin Baicheng was going to come over, not to mention that he had other things to do today.

Lin Baicheng called Zhang Sheng to the office: "How are you planning to build a factory in Shekou?"

Zhang Sheng replied: "The factory will be built over there. We will send people to follow up. After the factory construction is completed, we will move the claw machine production line there."

Lin Baicheng nodded: "How are you going to arrange the employees?"

Zhang Shengdao: "All local employees in the doll machine production line in Xiangjiang will be assigned to other production lines. It just so happens that the company is recruiting workers later. As for those employees coming from the mainland, the company will first arrange for them to go to Shekou to train the newly recruited employees from the mainland. , after the employees have completed basic training, let them decide whether they want to stay in Shekou or return to Xiangjiang. No matter which choice they make, the company will make appropriate arrangements."

"Well, the arrangement is good."

Lin Baicheng nodded approvingly and said: "There is a clear difference between working in Shekou and working here in Xiangjiang. Salary is the biggest difference. For the same job, the monthly salary here in Xiangjiang will be much higher."

This is not a little higher. The current exchange rate between RMB and US dollar is almost 2.1:1, which means that 1 US dollar is equal to 2.1 RMB. The exchange rate between the US dollar and the Hong Kong dollar is 1:4.2, and one US dollar is equal to 4.2 Hong Kong dollars.

For comparison, 1 RMB is equal to 2 Hong Kong dollars.

Nowadays, the per capita salary in Hong Kong is more than 500 Hong Kong dollars. The monthly salary of workers in Lin Baicheng's factories is a little higher than that of their peers. This is mainly because the company's performance is good. The lowest salary for general workers in the workshop is 400 Hong Kong dollars per month. For example, group workers Needless to say, the monthly salary of leaders and directors is not to mention.

Although the per capita wage in Hong Kong is more than HK$500, the minimum monthly salary for workers in Lin Baicheng's factory is only HK$400, which is more than HK$100 lower than the per capita wage. It seems that the salary is very low.

In fact, this is not the case. The per capita wage is the average wage. For example, the salary of workers working in high-end hotels, banks, etc. is far more than HK$500, and many are even several times of HK$500. The income and income of these people After the lower average, the per capita income is more than 500 Hong Kong dollars.

In other words, the monthly salary of low-level workers in Hong Kong is less than HK$500, and around HK$300 is the salary for most people. Even some women and young girls earn less than HK$300 per month.

Therefore, as far as ordinary workers on the factory floor are concerned, the monthly salary of 400 is not only not low, but is actually relatively high.

As for the mainland, the average annual salary of employees nationwide is now about 750 yuan, and the average monthly salary is about 62.5 yuan, which is only 125 Hong Kong dollars in Hong Kong dollars. But this is the average monthly salary of employees across the country. The average worker's salary is actually only about 30 yuan, which is only 60 Hong Kong dollars when converted into Hong Kong dollars.

In the factory Lin Baicheng is about to open in Shekou, the minimum wage for general workers in the workshop is 40 yuan, or 80 Hong Kong dollars, which is only a little higher than that of his peers. The wages of factory employees are not arbitrary. Lin Baicheng cannot offend his colleagues by charging a high price, and Shekou will not accept the high price he offers, because it will affect Shekou's overall investment attraction.

The overall conditions in the mainland are not very good now, and the Shekou Industrial Zone does not have very good conditions for attracting investment. The low wages of workers are the best condition for attracting foreign businessmen, and they will definitely not abandon their martial arts skills.

The minimum monthly salary for factory employees in the Shekou Industrial Zone is only 80 Hong Kong dollars, but the factory in Xiangjiang costs 400 Hong Kong dollars. In terms of labor costs alone, there is a huge gap between the two. Building a factory in Shekou can save a lot of labor costs. .

More importantly, this is not a one-time sale, but can save a lot of labor costs every year.

It will be a general trend to move all factories to the mainland in the future. The labor cost difference between the two places is too big, but for now, Lin Baicheng has no plans to move all the factories there.

In addition to the situation, it is also because Lin Baicheng wants to take root in Hong Kong, and it is impossible for him to move all his factories to the mainland. He must leave some factories in Xiangjiang, preferably those with strong technology and a large number of workers, so that his influence in Xiangjiang can be more guaranteed.

"Yeah, unless you go to Shekou, you wouldn't know that the wages in the mainland are so low."

Zhang Sheng nodded with some emotion, and then said: "Mr. Lin, the wages there are much lower than those in Xiangjiang. I think that after a few years, it is confirmed that the political situation there is no problem and the conditions are better, we can The company's other factories will be relocated there, which can save a lot of expenses and bring more substantial profit returns to the company."

"Well, let's talk about this in a few years."

Lin Baicheng just nodded. It was still early, and it didn't make much sense to talk about it now. After all, it's only a few years, and anything could happen later, and it's impossible to decide now.

"How will the factory management in Shekou make arrangements then?"

Lin Baicheng asked, the conditions there are poor, and even if the treatment remains the same, it will be unacceptable to some people.

Zhang Sheng replied: "In principle, all managers who voluntarily go will be promoted to a higher level. After working for three years, they can apply to be transferred according to the needs of the company's Xiangjiang side. Of course, if the company moves all the factories to Xiangjiang in a few years, If you go there, you won’t be transferred back, and the company will provide you with some compensation in terms of bonuses.”

"This is a good idea. As the level increases, so will the salary and benefits. I believe many people will sign up voluntarily."

Lin Baicheng quite agrees with this. Although this will cost more, it is much better than tough apportionment.

"But what if there aren't enough people to sign up voluntarily?"

Zhang Sheng said immediately: "If there are not enough people, don't blame the company for being tough on the dispatch. Those who don't want to go can just leave the company."

"Very good, let's arrange it as you said."

Lin Baicheng has nothing more to say. It is indeed a very good method to use both soft and hard tactics.

Lin Baicheng and Zhang Sheng continued to chat about a new toy currently being developed by Jupiter Toy Company - the yo-yo.

A yo-yo is a toy that is tied with a string and then thrown out, allowing the yo-yo to spin for a while and then be retrieved. It can be said that it was very popular in the 1990s.

Of course, yo-yo actually appeared very early. Its predecessor was a sport called yo-yo. In the 1930s, there was even a company that specialized in performing this sport, but it later went bankrupt.

Nowadays, there are companies that specialize in producing yo-yos, but due to technical reasons, they are all yo-yos that cannot be recycled.

Nowadays, Jupiter Toy Company is developing recyclable yo-yos. Lin Baicheng and the masters responsible for research and development discussed the design and general direction. The specific research and development depends on professionals. Although it is still unclear when it will be developed, but with the general direction mentioned by Lin Baicheng, this time will not be too long.

"General Manager Lin, the people from Mainland China's Xinhua News Agency and China Investment Promotion Bureau who have made an appointment to visit the factory have already arrived."

Time passed unconsciously until Lin Baicheng's secretary at Jupiter Toy Company knocked on the door and reported to the two people in the office.

Now that people are here, Lin Baicheng and Zhang Sheng naturally end their chat and leave the office.

The reason why people from Xinhua News Agency and the China Merchants Bureau came together today is because after Zhang Sheng and others went to Shekou for inspection, they learned that the claw machine factory to be built was selling well abroad and had a huge market, so it caused a stir. Pay attention to.

Therefore, the Mainland investment promotion staff in Hong Kong wanted to visit the claw machine factory. As for Xinhua News Agency, they had other matters. After contacting Lin Baicheng, Lin Baicheng simply asked them to come over and talk more about it then.

After a while, Lin Baicheng saw Wang Yiping, Li Fuquan and everyone from the China Merchants Group. They were all old acquaintances. Lin Baicheng had met them all.

After everyone exchanged polite greetings, they headed to the claw machine production factory.

After visiting the factory for a while, Lin Baicheng invited Wang Yiping and Li Fuquan to the office to talk, and Zhang Sheng continued to entertain the people from the China Merchants Bureau.

"You two, you said you wanted to ask me for help with something. What is it?"

Lin Baicheng asked the two of them to sit down on the sofa. After the secretary made tea and went out, he asked.

Wang Yiping asked: "Does Mr. Lin know about the Canton Fair?"

"I probably know that the domestic side transports some products from various places to Guangzhou, and then invites foreign businessmen to purchase and sell the products abroad. Is that right?"

Lin Baicheng knows roughly that the Canton Fair is held once every year in spring and autumn, and it was held many years ago. It is not a product of the comprehensive reform and opening up in the 1990s.

Wang Yiping nodded and said: "That's generally true. The Canton Fair mainly deals with export business, but it also does import business."

Li Fuquan took over: "Mr. Lin, Watsons, a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa Company under your name, operates a large supermarket. It purchases various products and sells them in supermarkets. It also has supermarkets abroad. We would like to invite Watsons in October I will go to the Canton Fair for purchasing around this time to see if there are any products with sales value. If so, I hope to purchase some and sell them at Watsons."

Wang Yiping added: "Mr. Lin, we will not force this purchase. The main reason is to ask Watsons to take a look. If the purchasing staff believes that a certain product has sales prospects and value and can make Watsons make money, then it is not too late to purchase it; If you don’t find the product you’re interested in, forget it, and you won’t be forced to purchase it.”

"That's it? No problem, I agree!"

Lin Baicheng smiled and agreed upon hearing this. This has no disadvantages for Watsons, and it even has advantages, that is, it enriches the product variety.

Don't think that there are no good products due to the poor conditions in the mainland. Lin Baicheng thinks that there are still some markets for honey, handwoven products and other products abroad. It just depends on whether you have the foresight to discover them.

"Mr. Lin, thank you so much."

Wang Yiping and Li Fuquan were overjoyed when they heard this, and the task was easily completed.

"You two are welcome."

Lin Baicheng waved his hand, and then said: "Actually, several partners and I established an import and export trading company. What we do is product trade. We sell Xiangjiang's products to places such as Japan and the United States, or sell products from the United States and other countries. The products are sold to us in Asia.”

"So, I will talk to the chief executive of Ocean Import and Export Trading Company and ask him to send someone to the next Canton Fair to see if there are any products that can be sold to other countries. In this way, the domestic side will make a profit For foreign exchange, my company makes profit from the price difference, let’s make money together.”

Lin Baicheng's help was really not in vain. After all, the products he sent to purchase were sure to have sales prospects, and the company would not lose money. If no products with sales prospects are found, they will definitely not be purchased. Lin Baicheng cannot make the company lose money, not to mention that Ocean Trading is still a joint venture.

Wang Yiping and Li Fuquan once again expressed their gratitude. They did not expect that there would be unexpected gains.

After thanking you, Wang Yiping said: "Mr. Lin, there is something else we would like to ask you about."

"Please say."

Lin Baicheng nodded.

Wang Yiping said: "This matter is related to Mr. Lin and your mother, Ms. Zhao Huilan. Ms. Zhao immigrated to Xiangjiang from the mainland decades ago. In order to repay Mr. Lin for supporting the country, we want to find her." Ms. Zhao’s relatives.”

Li Fuquan added: "Now that we have roughly determined the scope, we would like to ask Mr. Lin if he wants to continue searching. If Mr. Lin feels that there is no need to continue searching, we will not disturb them."

"Look, keep looking."

Lin Baicheng said immediately: "I leave this matter to the country. I hope you can help find my mother's relatives. It is best to find relatives who are close to me or have met my mother."

Lin Baicheng knew without asking. If given the chance, her mother Zhao Huilan would definitely want to know about the living conditions of her relatives in the past. It would be even better if you could see your peers or elders you grew up with.

Hearing what Lin Baicheng said, Wang Yiping immediately said: "Mr. Lin, don't worry, the domestic side will go all out to search. As soon as there is good news, we will contact you immediately, Mr. Lin."

The main reason why he didn't find someone first was that he was not sure about Lin Baicheng's attitude. After all, Lin Baicheng grew up in Xiangjiang, and the people in the mainland were relatives from his mother's line. It was impossible to be sure about Lin Baicheng's attitude towards those relatives he had never met. Therefore, In order to avoid affecting Lin Baicheng's current friendly attitude towards the country, we cannot find the person before confirming Lin Baicheng's attitude.

"Okay, then I'll wait for the good news from you two."

Lin Baicheng is quite concerned about this matter. He believes that his mother will be very happy when he finds his mother's relatives.

Of course, before that, Lin Baicheng would confirm with his father Lin Haishan the attitude of his mother Zhao Huilan. If something bad happened decades ago and caused his mother Zhao Huilan to have bad feelings towards those relatives in the past, then this surprise would not be possible. .

Although Lin Baicheng thinks this possibility is very small, it is not impossible. Anyway, there is no loss in asking first.

Wang Yiping and Li Fuquan completed their tasks of talking to Lin Baicheng today, so after chatting for a while, they left without disturbing Lin Baicheng's working time.