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"From now on, we'll be neighbors. I'd like to invite you all to lunch together. Would that be convenient?"
Hearing this, Ruan Mi responded somewhat shyly:
"Oh dear, this is so embarrassing. We haven't been of much help to you."
Seeing that the other party was hesitant, He Yuzhu did not insist. He smiled and said goodbye to them before turning around and going downstairs.
Once downstairs, He Yuzhu wandered around with great interest.
As he walked, he was pleasantly surprised to find that the two houses downstairs were right on the street, and they looked like they were originally used as shops, but unfortunately they were currently rented out.
Thinking back to how I had come in via the back path, it's no wonder I hadn't noticed the shops here.
This street is very lively and bustling, with all kinds of shops, offering everything imaginable, almost no different from the commercial streets commonly found in ordinary residential areas.
He Yuzhu strolled leisurely along the street for a long time, and finally returned to his newly rented house with two large shopping bags in his hands, feeling quite satisfied.
He carefully selected various exquisite household items and began to decorate the room in an orderly manner.
The soft carpet, the warm lighting, and the brightly colored curtains—every detail was meticulously crafted by him.
In no time, the once somewhat deserted house was transformed into a warm and cozy little nest, bursting with life.
Looking at the cozy corner he had created with his own hands, he nodded with satisfaction, then clapped his hands lightly, turned around, locked the door, and walked downstairs with light steps.
When he returned to his company in Sheung Wan, Wong Chi Yau happened to walk into the office with a steaming cup of tea.
She asked with a hint of doubt, "Why did you take so long? Where did you have lunch?"
He Yuzhu smiled slightly and answered casually:
"There's something I need to take care of over there, but don't worry, I've already had lunch."
Then, he changed the subject, inquiring about business matters, and asked, "How are our watch sales going?"
Huang Zhirou frowned slightly and said with a hint of helplessness:
"Currently, only a portion of the merchants have come to pick up the goods, and the total sales volume is less than a thousand units."
Upon hearing this number, He Yuzhu pondered for a moment, then nodded, indicating his understanding, and said:
"After all, everything is difficult at the beginning, and it's already quite good to have achieved such results." As he spoke, he reached out and took the sales report handed to him by Huang Zhirou and examined it carefully.
The report clearly recorded the specific sales quantity—820 units.
Although there is still some distance to go before reaching the expected goal, it is indeed a good start for a business that has just started.
Moreover, most of these customers are local small retailers, and they have not yet been involved in shipping overseas.
It's important to understand that most businesses in Hong Kong are entrepot trade. Whenever new goods arrive, their first step is to inquire with each partner to see if they have any interest. Only after receiving a positive response will they place an order and take delivery.
The next morning, sunlight shone through the thin clouds onto the earth. He Yuzhu got up early and went to the dock, where Du Guanghe had been waiting for a long time.
Upon seeing He Yuzhu, Du Guanghe asked with a puzzled expression:
"Brother Zhu, what's going on? Why did they suddenly change docks? Our cargo ships used to always dock at North Point Dock, but this time I was told I had to go back to Tuen Mun!"
He Yuzhu smiled and explained:
"So, I recently bought an office building and a warehouse here, thinking I might as well make this my shipping base."
He paused for a moment, then added:
"And as you know, this place is relatively remote, so it's best to keep a low profile for the kind of business we're in."
Du Guanghe nodded thoughtfully, indicating his agreement.
After all, although they were doing legitimate business before, they need to be cautious and keep a low profile when they want to do business with the mainland in the long term.
At that time, Tuen Mun was just a remote and desolate rural area that had not been developed at all.
Standing on the dock, watching the cargo ships busy loading goods, Du Guanghe brought up the details of this business trip.
After listening attentively, He Yuzhu thought for a moment and said:
"By the way, the factory recently produced a new batch of watches, and the quality is quite good. Can you think of a way to ship them to Southeast Asia for sale? Hong Kong's local population is limited, so the number we can sell is really small. If we really want to make big money, we have to rely on entrepot trade."
The vast Southeast Asia region is home to numerous countries and regions, including some with populations exceeding 100 million.
Despite the relatively underdeveloped economy in most parts of the region, there is still a broad market demand for everyday necessities like watches.
"No problem, I'll take care of it!"
He confidently agreed. At that time, cargo ships were very different from modern advanced container ships, and the traditional bulk cargo model was still widely used.
That's why the docks were bustling with people, with workers busy loading and unloading goods everywhere.
Whether carrying goods on their shoulders or by hand, or using simple mechanical tools, they methodically moved various goods onto or unloaded them from the ship. Inside the office building standing on the shore, two people stood by the window, quietly watching the bustling work scene at the dock.
Chapter 512: Transporting Equipment Back to the Mainland
Through the bright glass, one can clearly see the hardworking figures of the workers and the mountains of goods. The shouts and roars of machines can be heard from time to time, all weaving together a busy and vivid scene.
Du Guanghe asked with a face full of curiosity:
"I have to go to the mainland again in two days?"
He Yuzhu nodded slightly in affirmation:
"That's true. I need to go back and check it out to make a final confirmation."
It turned out that the high-ranking leader had sent a message to He Yuzhu through his personal connections, informing him that a large area had been designated in Guangzhou and numerous factories had been built there.
However, there are still many specific matters to be discussed, so He Yuzhu needs to go back and handle them personally.
As it happened, He Yuzhu had already planned to send a batch of important equipment back to the mainland, so he finalized the trip date two days later.
He Yuzhu was busy all day long, and only after lunch did he finally have some free time.
Recalling the unpleasant experience he had on the bus last time, he made sure to bring a motorcycle this time.
He hopped on his motorcycle and sped off towards the city center, soon arriving at the house he had rented.
When He Yuzhu looked closely, he discovered that the eye-catching red rental notice that had been pasted on the wall had disappeared.
He carefully parked his motorcycle on the side of the road, locked it to prevent theft, and then walked briskly up the stairs.
Just as he rounded the first bend, a soft sound of footsteps reached He Yuzhu's ears.
Immediately afterwards, he looked up and saw a lovely little girl, as cute as if she were carved from jade, slowly descending the stairs.
This little girl looks to be around ten years old, probably still in junior high school.
This little girl, who is not yet fully developed, has a pair of cute pigtails tied in her hair.
As she walked down the stairs, her twin ponytails swayed from side to side with her body, like two happy little rabbits jumping around, making her incredibly cute and lovable.
The little girl stared with her big, watery eyes, her face full of surprise, and asked:
"Who are you? How did you get here?"
Upon hearing the little girl's question, He Yuzhu, who was standing to the side, quickly smiled and replied:
"Hello, young lady! I'm a new resident on the third floor. My name is He Yuzhu."
After listening, the little girl nodded thoughtfully, then suddenly exclaimed as if she had just realized something:
"Oh~ So you're the new guy! My name is Han Jiangxue, nice to meet you."
After saying that, she politely waved to He Yuzhu and whispered "Goodbye," then skipped downstairs.
Watching Han Jiangxue's departing figure, He Yuzhu smiled slightly, turned around, and continued walking upstairs.
A short while later, he arrived at the door of the east unit on the second floor.
Remembering the information I got from Ruan Mi yesterday, I realized that the person living in this room was the landlady, Han Qiuyao.
So He Yuzhu gently raised his hand and knocked on the door twice.
"Ah Xue, did you forget something again because you were careless?"
A clear and melodious sound soon came from inside the house, and then the unit door slowly opened, revealing a beautiful face to He Yuzhu.
The woman looked remarkably similar to Han Jiangxue, who had just left; both were equally beautiful and charming.
However, upon closer inspection, it can be seen that this face appears slightly more mature than Han Jiangxue's, and her age is estimated to be around thirty years old.
However, unlike Han Jiangxue's youthful, vibrant, and charming face, the beauty standing before us now exudes a mature and sexy allure that captivates and enthralls.
The beautiful woman wore a fitted cheongsam that perfectly accentuated her graceful figure; her fair, snow-white skin shone brightly in the sunlight, as smooth and delicate as mutton-fat jade; her long, jet-black hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, gently brushing against her exquisite and charming face, adding to her alluring and captivating charm.
At this moment, the young woman looked slightly surprised and asked softly, "May I ask who you are...?"
The man standing at the door smiled slightly and politely replied, "Hello, my name is He Yuzhu. You must be the landlady, Ms. Han Qiuyao?"
It turned out that the graceful woman in front of them was Han Qiuyao herself.
Upon hearing the other person introduce themselves, a warm smile immediately appeared on her face, and she continued:
"Oh, it's Mr. He! Hello, hello, I am indeed Han Qiuyao. I'm so sorry, I had some urgent business to attend to yesterday, so I gave the keys to Ruan Mi and asked her to show you the apartment. I wonder if you are satisfied with that apartment?"
He Yuzhu smiled and nodded in agreement: "Yes, I'm quite satisfied with the house. That's why I came here today to sign the rental agreement with you."
"Alright, alright, please come inside and sit for a while."
Han Qiuyao quickly stepped aside to invite He Yuzhu into the house, and then turned around to pour him a glass of warm water and handed it to him. The two then began to discuss the specific details of renting a house.