However, neither the Britain nor the Hong Kong Government made much of a fuss. They were all businessmen, and there were regulations in place. Business was tough, so they could only wait it out. That's why Song Tianyao said to be careful and cautious. These people understood this well. Using India hair was better and safer.
Tang Boqi stared at the teacup in front of him in silence. This guy really held nothing back. He explained everything clearly and frankly, from ordering machines to repairing them, supplying raw materials, and training workers. He was completely at ease. None of the actions that Tang Boqi had guessed Song Tianyao would take had occurred.
However, Tang Boqi still firmly believed that this guy was not that simple. He gave up the United States market and made everyone use India raw materials to avoid risks. He was a businessman, not Philanthropist. Would someone who could help Likang Company swallow up European Coast Company like a snake swallowing an elephant without blinking an eye be so kind in the business world? But Song Tianyao was now encouraging and even actively helping everyone to earn the money that could have belonged to him.
No one ever complains about earning too much money.
Song Tianyao, what on earth are you up to?
Chapter 268 Emotionally Driven China person
When Song Tianyao arranged to meet Xia Zuoji had just finished a meeting with a client manager from the Chase Bank Hong Kong Branch. He was sitting in Song Tianyao's factory office with his younger brother, Xia Harry. He looked down at his suit, watch, and ring, feeling that the gap between him and Song Tianyao was gradually closing.
The last time Song Tianyao saw him and his younger brother Xia Harry, the two brothers didn't even have gold jewelry or watches, and their suits were still old clothes from the Japanese occupation period, barely enough to keep up appearances.
"Mr. Xia, I attended a tea party yesterday and talked to other people who are planning to start a wig business. They said that you will also be in charge of their raw material supply from now on." After Fu Xinniang Song Tianyao and said to Xia Zuoji and Xia Harry across the desk, "I gave them your shop's phone number and address. I think they will contact you soon."
Xia Harry looked somewhat dismissive, while Xia Zuoji's face showed surprise. He then said to Song Tianyao with some gratitude, "Mr. Song, our hair business was only able to start because of your help, and now you're introducing us to more business. This is truly... I am extremely grateful."
"Let's all keep things peaceful and make money together. I'll look after you, and you'll look after me. The reason I invited you here today is actually to ask you both for a favor," Song Tianyao said, gently stirring his coffee with a silver spoon.
Xia Zuoji adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses. "Mr. Song, is there anything I can help you with? Please don't hesitate to ask."
"Here's the thing, eleven factories will be starting operations this time, and there might be some shortages in the supply of raw materials. So, I'd like to take advantage of our good cooperative relationship and buy an extra batch of raw materials from you to stockpile." After stirring his coffee, Song Tianyao took a sip before looking at Xia Zuoji and speaking in a calm tone.
Xia Harry, who had been silent until now, changed his expression slightly. Ignoring Song Tianyao's gaze on the two of them, he subtly nudged his brother's shoe with his own. Xia Zuoji, however, seemed oblivious, sitting upright and looking directly at Song Tianyao with a clear and firm voice, quite straightforward:
"Mr. Song. Mr. Song has given me some guidance. To be honest, we have indeed heard that other factories are about to start operations, and we have stockpiled some raw materials. We currently have 50,000 Braids in a warehouse in Hong Kong. If you ask, Mr. Song, we are willing to supply your factory with 20,000 Braids first, and the remaining 30,000 can be supplied to other factories."
"Brother, we..." Xia Harry began anxiously, but Xia Zuoji his brother with a gesture, saying firmly in front of Song Tianyao, "Without Mr. Song, how could we have the opportunity to do this kind of business? We can earn less money, but if Mr. Song asks, we must help! Don't say another word!"
"Boss Xia seems like a typical China person, very loyal. Okay, I won't make things difficult for you. I know raw materials are in high demand, so prices will inevitably fluctuate. Here's the deal: these 20,000 Braids, originally worth 20,000 yuan, I'll now offer 30,000 Hong Kong dollars. I'll have a lawyer come over to sign the formal contract later. If other factories are unhappy about you giving me priority in supplying them, you can take the contract out and tell them that I, Song Tianyao, have paid a high price, and there's no reason for you not to make money." Song Tianyao seemed to be infected by Xia Zuoji's emotions, and said to Xia Zuoji with a slightly excited expression.
Xia Zuoji waved his hands repeatedly. "Mr. Song, you only need to follow..."
"Brother, Mr. Song is thinking of us. He won't care about the ten thousand Hong Kong dollars. With a contract, we can explain to the other factories." Xia Harry heard Xia Zuoji about to refuse again, and disregarded his brother's words that told him not to speak, and spoke up again.
Song Tianyao laughed as well, "Since your brother has already spoken, you shouldn't refuse anymore. Let Sister Yun arrange it later, finish the contract and everything, and transfer the money to your account. I don't need this extra ten thousand Hong Kong Hong Kong dollars. Compared to your nod, Mr. Xia, ten thousand Hong Kong dollars is not worth a penny."
Xia Zuoji glared at Xia Harry resentfully, then awkwardly said to Song Tianyao, "Mr. Song, it's really..."
"No need to explain, of course you have to consider yourself when doing business." Song Tianyao casually changed the subject to Xia Zuoji: "Your brother is right, you can't just give me all the goods and not make any profit yourself, wouldn't that make you a Philanthropist? By the way, I heard you say earlier that you've been busy meeting with several banks lately? Are you preparing to get a loan to expand your business?"
"Taking advantage of the good hair business, I'm planning to find some more stable industries to work in." Seeing Song Tianyao's insistence, Song Tianyao Xia Zuoji stopped refusing and followed up, saying, "But loans are really... Foreign banks have lower interest rates, but the procedures are very complicated, especially for us brothers. We only have a small grocery store, and because the hair business isn't registered as a company, banks don't trust the bank statements on personal accounts. Loans from China banks and money changers have high interest rates, so we don't want to lend to them."
When asked about his recent interest in taking out a loan, Xia Zuoji sounded somewhat distressed. As India, he was not much different from Hong Kong Chinese in the eyes of the Britain. Not to mention taking out a loan, even now, Xia Zuoji had not opened accounts at Standard Chartered or HSBC in the Britain. Firstly, no one had introduced him to any options, and secondly, his past involvement in providing food to the Japan during the Japanese occupation had made the Britain less than favorable towards him.