Chapter 2787
So much money, how do we spend it!
Chapter 2787 So much money, how do we spend it!
The city of Sijiu, nine departments.
In the conference room, Yang Xiaotao, Li Hongfeng, Xu Yuanshan and the others gathered together again.
Compared to the last meeting, this one was noticeably more festive.
This can be clearly seen from Yang Youning's occasional cheerful laughter and from Xu Yuanshan's excited cigarette ash that barely stayed on his hand.
Yang Xiaotao sat to the side, equally pleased.
A week has passed since the last start.
During this week, their original plan was implemented step by step, and the results not only met expectations but were even better than imagined.
"Old Xu, look how happy you are, your mouth is practically crooked. Hurry up and tell us so we brothers can have a laugh too."
Chen Gong rubbed his stomach, his face full of excitement.
Wang Guodong, who was standing nearby, chimed in, "Yeah, yeah, they've been working day and night in the workshop these past few days, and it's still not finished."
"However, the thought that this little thing I made could sell for so much money makes me so excited!"
"When the workers heard that this little gadget was worth five thousand yuan, which was many years' wages, they couldn't contain their enthusiasm!"
They had originally intended to ask Xu Yuanshan, but Wang Guodong went on and on. However, no one seemed to mind; they listened with smiles, secretly delighted.
"Minister Yang, I think we can start preparing for this year's benefits in advance."
"It's a good opportunity to buy more things from Hong Kong so that our workers can all benefit from it."
Chen Gong suddenly shifted the focus to Yang Xiaotao, and Li Hongfeng and the others looked over, wanting to hear an explanation.
Yang Xiaotao naturally had no objection. This was a good thing for the workers' welfare. If he were stingy, the workers would probably talk about him behind his back.
Besides, this is a perk of the Ninth Department; he only needs to sign a document at most.
"I have no problem with that. Everyone has worked hard for a year. We can't just give without receiving anything in return."
"We can't ignore the factories that supply us with raw materials either; we should treat them all the same!"
"Secretary Li, what do you think?"
Seeing that Yang Xiaotao had no objections, Li Hongfeng naturally had no objections either.
Moreover, although it's unclear exactly how much money was made from photocopiers and game consoles, we do know the approximate figures.
Ten fingers.
Moreover, given the situation in China, this is practically pure profit!
And it's in US dollars!
If you were to exchange this back, it would be worth at least five.
Adding to the profit-sharing ratio that Elder Chen had previously promised to give to the nine departments, the amount he would receive would probably be enough to fill nine fingers.
How much is this!
Li Hongfeng clenched his fist tightly, then nodded vigorously, "No problem."
"Minister Yang has considered things very thoroughly. Not only should our colleagues in the Ninth Department have benefits, but also those factories that have provided us with raw materials and cooperated with us should have them too."
"And don't make exceptions, just treat everyone the same."
At this point, Li Hongfeng looked at Chen Gong and said, "Old Chen, you draw up a plan. If there are no problems, contact the foreign trade department and prepare in advance!"
Chen Gong immediately nodded, "No problem!"
Then he laughed again, "But in that case, the area is a bit too big, there are quite a few people."
Yang Xiaotao waved his hand, "It's not like it happens often."
"Besides, we'll still have to cooperate later. We can't use their services when we're ahead of the curve and then move on when we're done. We're not short of money."
Chen Gong immediately understood, "Okay, I understand, I guarantee the comrades will be satisfied!"
As she spoke, she patted her stomach again, saying that she hadn't been eating or sleeping well lately and her stomach was always bloated, so she needed to find some time to go to the hospital for a check-up.
After they finished speaking, they turned their attention to Xu Yuanshan.
Xu Yuanshan stubbed out his cigarette. Now it was finally his turn!
He then smiled and said, "Let me briefly explain the situation with this game console."
"Initially, our strategy was to remain calm and low-key, develop gradually, and then completely drive the other party out of the game market."
"But we still underestimated the gaming environment in Hong Kong."
"On the second day after landing in Hong Kong, new game consoles spread out like wheat in the wind."
"According to our comrades in Hong Kong, starting from schools, and then going to the streets and alleys, there is talk of video games everywhere."
“Starting from the third day, our supply couldn’t keep up with the sales speed. As a result, the sales outlets in Hong Kong started to raise prices, from 5% to 30%.”
"In the end, supply still couldn't meet demand."
"To date, Hong Kong has sold 100,000 new game consoles and 80,000 game cartridges!"
"Nearly 20,000 televisions were also sold. It is said that when our television factory manager heard the news, he called directly and said he wanted to come over with bottles of wine."
Everyone around laughed, and Yang Youning even slapped the table, "There are also people from the battery factory who said they'd come. I think they should all come together, that way we can save on a whole table of food and drinks!"
Everyone else laughed along. It was unclear what these people who followed the Ninth Division around, eating meat and drinking soup, were thinking, but none of them showed any displeasure on their faces.
After everyone finished laughing, Xu Yuanshan continued, "Moreover, as the new game console appeared in Hong Kong, other countries also began to sell it. Just yesterday, the game console entered the alliance."
"And in just one day, all 20,000 game consoles we delivered were sold out!"
"Next up are the United States, and France, and other countries!"
“Currently, our initial budget of 300,000 game consoles is simply not enough. Our colleagues in foreign trade say that we need at least a million to start.”
As Xu Yuanshan finished speaking, he felt his mouth go dry. He picked up the cigarette pack on the table but found that it was empty.
Yang Xiaotao handed him one, then lit it himself, his face beaming with barely suppressed excitement.
"I really didn't expect it, really, I never imagined it would be so popular!"
After Xu Yuanshan finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao shook his head with a smile. Everyone looked over and heard Yang Xiaotao say, "The comrades in foreign trade are still too conservative."
"I think that starting at a million is just a matter of a month."
"What happens next..."
"Just a little more!"
Upon hearing this, the office fell silent.
Yang Xiaotao's statement was based on fact; at that time, game consoles were still a novelty and had just come out.
The technological advantages of the new generation of game consoles are so great that it would take other countries a year to catch up, by which time they could release better game cartridges and create more games.
In this situation, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it has a global monopoly.
And this world has never lacked rich people.
Especially in the United States, Yang Xiaotao estimated that it could easily fetch nine figures in the United States alone.
Of course, this is under the ideal circumstances.
Therefore, the game console market has great potential.
After hearing Yang Xiaotao's words, the group thought about it for a moment and realized it was indeed possible.
Suddenly, Zhao Gang slammed his hand on the table and said, "To be honest, I, Zhao Gang, have always felt that video game consoles and the like are just things that waste time and energy, and to put it bluntly, they are a disgrace to the revolutionary spirit."
"But now, I have to admit my mistake!"
At this point, Zhao Gang stood up abruptly, "Minister Yang, I, Zhao Gang, admit my mistake, I admit I misjudged him!"
"These game consoles have earned so much money and foreign exchange. If we could buy the machines and equipment, it would be much better than us working hard behind closed doors!"
"Old Zhao, Old Zhao, you're too kind, you're too kind!"
"It doesn't have to be like this!"
"Of course, if you really feel guilty, you can treat everyone to a drink tonight!"
"But let me make this clear beforehand, I personally have absolutely no problem with you!"
Yang Xiaotao quickly gestured for Zhao Gang to sit down, taking the opportunity to chat and laugh. Yang Youning, who was standing nearby, immediately chimed in, "Hey, I didn't mean anything by it, I just thought it would be nice to have a meal together!"
Xu Yuanshan, standing beside him, also laughed, as if to say, "You can't not treat us to dinner tonight."
Li Hongfeng seized the opportunity to say, "Yes, yes, you're exaggerating. Didn't I oppose it back then too?"
"But later I also realized that as long as it can contribute to the revolution and add bricks and tiles, as long as it can bring benefits to the people, we should do it!"
"But if you're treating me to dinner, I can cover the drinks!"
Zhao Gang was speechless. How could Li Hongfeng be so shameless?
And who are these guys? They all seem to be like Li Yunlong. Thinking of his old buddy, Zhao Gang felt a pang of sadness and thought he still had to lend a hand!
However, Zhao Gang quickly realized, "Okay, tonight it is!"
Everyone immediately burst into laughter, their expressions excited.
Nothing else, I'm just happy!
"What do you think Xiao Ri will think when he hears about this?"
Chen Gong suddenly spoke up and asked a question, and the conference room fell silent instantly.
Hahahaha
Suddenly, they all burst into laughter.
"What else can we do? It's like swallowing a bitter pill; we can't express our suffering!"
"They're probably incredibly envious!"
"Do you think some people might commit seppuku? Isn't that what they like?"
"Of course there are, but I heard quite a few people jumped off buildings last time. I wonder how many this time!"
Everyone started talking at once, but in the end they all looked at Yang Xiaotao.
He was in charge of everything on the Japanese islands, and he was also the one who contacted Lao Hong. He was the only one who knew the specifics of the situation.
Seeing everyone looking over, Yang Xiaotao leaned back and said, "Old Yang was right."
"Old Hong brought back the news that the president of Paradise Game Machines, who is also their boss, jumped out of the window!"
Upon hearing this, instead of showing any sympathy, Wang Guodong clapped his hands together forcefully, looking smug...
Just like everyone else!
In reality, Yamada Tomoro, the creator of Paradise Game Machine, had a premonition of the ending after learning about the situation of the New Era Game Machine.
So I drank a bag of Imperial Jade Liquor that I had collected in the office.
He then held a public meeting in the office, and finally dragged two women off the building with him.
To die beneath the peony blossoms is to die a romantic death!
"And the acquisition of the Canon Group is in its final stages. If nothing unexpected happens, Lao Hong will be back soon!"
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, the group cheered again.
These goals that were set at the beginning, we must all achieve them!
After everyone had finished celebrating, Yang Xiaotao then announced the topic of the meeting.
With so much money, how am I supposed to spend it!
The secretaries outside the meeting room, hearing the cheers coming from inside, also looked delighted.
Now everyone in the Nine Departments knows that they have done something big again.
A major event that causes significant losses in daily life.
Lou Xiao'e grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds and started cracking them open. Looking at Liu Lixue, Xiao Qiang, and the other office secretaries, she asked in a low voice, "How much money do you think we can make this time?"
Their eyes lit up when they heard this.
They have frequent contact and are aware of many details.
Although it can't be spread outside, they are all secretaries and in the same circle, so as long as it doesn't get out, there's nothing to worry about.
"Several hundred million should not be a problem."
Xiaoqiang put down the sunflower seed shells and said in a low voice.
He followed Yang Youning around and contacted people in foreign trade, so he knew some things.
"more than!"
Xu Yuanshan's secretary was brought from the chemical plant. She was an older woman who didn't usually talk much, but this time she was excited and couldn't help but say, "The game consoles alone will cost over a billion!"
Xiao Qiang's eyes widened, then he immediately started cracking sunflower seeds. This news was too shocking!
"I think there might be more."
Liu Lixue suddenly spoke up, and everyone looked over, but she didn't continue.
Lou Xiao'e rested her hands on her chin, seemingly uninterested in the amount, but her eyes gleamed with curiosity. "So, how do you plan to spend all this money?"
The group of people were all taken aback when they heard this.
At this moment, the meeting room door opened, and Yang Youning, after seeing the group, immediately called out to Xiao Qiang, "Xiao Qiang, go fetch some water!"
"okay!"
Xiao Qiang quickly ran out, taking the opportunity to go in and listen to what was going on.
When Xiaoqiang came in carrying a thermos and tiptoed in to pour tea for everyone in the room, Li Hongfeng said, "This year, there was a drought in Shandong, and the crops in the fields were poor. Fortunately, the grain we sent to Dengzhou solved the food problem for more than 100,000 people. If possible, I think we can also import more."
"Whether it's rice, wheat, or beans, anything that can be bought with money, anything that can improve the lives of our people, we should buy!"
Li Hongfeng's words were so domineering that everyone around him applauded and slapped their fists on the table. Now that he had money, he should do something practical.
"I think we should take a portion of the profits and give it to the foreign trade department. Let them help us make arrangements."
"Just hand over the purchased items to our superiors; let's not get involved!"
Zhao Gang immediately expressed his agreement, and Xu Yuanshan shared the same sentiment; everyone felt that this approach made sense.
Just then, Xiaoqiang finished pouring the water and was about to leave when he heard Yang Xiaotao say, "I think it would be better if we used a portion of the profits to establish a foundation to give back to society..."
After Xiaoqiang closed the door, he stood at the doorway, still somewhat dazed.
Seeing his state, Lou Xiao'e quickly pulled him aside and teased, "What did you hear in there? You can't even move after coming out?"
Xiao Qiang came to his senses and said with a hint of excitement, "Minister Yang, Minister Yang said he wants to set up some funds to establish some kind of fund."
"They also said the fund would be used to support agricultural production, various research projects, and the establishment of primary schools in different regions..."
Xiaoqiang only heard this much; he didn't know what came after, but even that was enough to leave him speechless with shock.
These nine parts must involve so much work!
Lou Xiao'e, Liu Lixue, and others standing nearby were shocked, but also felt an indescribable sense of pride.
These are their nine parts.
Suddenly, applause erupted in the conference room…
The group exchanged glances, then smiled and clapped enthusiastically.
In the conference room.
After Yang Xiaotao finished explaining the situation, everyone remained silent for a moment, and then, led by Li Hongfeng, they applauded in agreement.
Thus, the meeting officially came to an end.
The group then left the conference room, but instead escorted Zhao Gang towards the cafeteria.
Only Zhao Gang, sitting in the middle, clutched his pocket, knowing that his allowance for the month was going to go down the drain again!
The next day, Mr. Chen received the documents from the Ninth Department, and he was immediately delighted when he opened them.
After reading it carefully, some nodded in agreement.
Secretary Guo, who was standing nearby, asked curiously, "Sir, what good news did Director Yang bring you this time?"
Old Chen shook his head and handed the document to Secretary Guo, who took it with both hands, looked at it for a while, and his face immediately became serious.
Finally, he thought to himself with a sense of awe, "Minister Yang and the others are really clear-headed!"
The document contained nothing else but a willingness to allocate 10% of the monthly revenue from the nine departments to establish a fund.
The fund primarily assists six categories of people.
First, natural disasters.
Second, disabled veterans.
Third, research funding.
Fourth, women and children.
Fifth, seriously ill patients.
Sixth, build schools.
Moreover, the nine departments established this fund but did not participate in its management; they were only responsible for allocating funds and supervision.
That's the most brilliant idea!
After Secretary Guo finished reading, Elder Chen said, "You'll be in charge of this matter. Get the framework up and running first, then hand over everything else directly to the Ninth Department!"
Secretary Guo immediately nodded, "Yes, I'll go right away!"
After Secretary Guo left, Old Chen looked at the documents on the table and suddenly laughed, "Now, those people who are eyeing the Ninth Department will probably be very disappointed!"
hahaha~