Chapter 28 New Director

In the carriage, Zhu Jialiang looked nervously at the Western-style cowhide box in front of him.

He clearly knows what is in it, 200,000 yuan Citibank silver dollar coupon, and what is the concept of 200,000 yuan?

200,000 yuan is enough for a person to spend his whole life.

Usually, Zhu Jialiang did not know how much money the young master took every time he went out, but this time, he saw with his own eyes that the young master put the money into the box. All the way, Zhu Jialiang felt that his palm was sweating. Every time the carriage stopped, he would touch it back, for fear that something would happen.

For the first time, Zhu Jialiang felt unprecedented pressure and tension. In case of letting outsiders know... 200,000 yuan is enough to make people want to kill people.

After looking at the young master, the young master still looked like he didn't care at all. It seemed that this little money was not in the eyes of the young master, but when he went out, Zhu Jialiang vaguely heard the young master say that the family was going to be empty this time.

What is the young master going to do with so much cash?

Aware of the tension in Zhu Jialiang's expression, Chen Moran smiled unintentionally.

"Jialang, don't worry, money is dead, people... are alive!"

Despite what he said, Chen Moran didn't think so in his heart. After all, this is almost all the money. It is still a silver dollar coupon just exchanged for US dollars from Citibank today. The only purpose of the 200,000-dollar bill is to calculate the serial number of the US dollar issuance.

After those dollars complete his mission, he can naturally take it out to do other things, such as... Just then, the carriage stopped

"Young master, the commercial printing house has arrived!"

The Commercial Press, located in Qingshunli, Yanjing Road, is the largest and far-reaching private printing and publishing enterprise among modern printing and publishing institutions. It has made outstanding contributions to the development of modern printing and publishing in China. Its emergence has broken the situation that foreigners, mainly Meihua Library and the application hall, monopolize China's modern printing industry. It has promoted the development of China's modern printing industry. In later generations, it almost represents the symbol and driving force of the all-round rise of the modern printing industry of the Chinese nation.

Although it was in the morning, the commercial press was already alive at this time. In the twelve-room office, there were employees in suits or robes walking back and forth from time to time, and more people were lying on the table and seemed to be proofreading the manuscript.

da,da...

The sound of crutches sounded in the office. Occasionally, someone looked up and saw two people walking one after the other, walking in front of him, a young man in a suit and short hair. He was holding a pair of crutches, and his legs and feet seemed to be a little inconvenient. The suitcase teenager behind him was also wearing a suit. The black suit, black coat, and The black hat is not conspicuous on the beach.

Unlike these people's glances, since entering the commercial press, Chen Moran has looked at this press, which is the largest Chinese-funded printing enterprise in Shanghai and even in the country, but at this time, its scale is obviously not comparable to decades later.

He took the manuscript he had just sent in his hand. As soon as he came out of the office, Xia Ruifang saw these two people. The man walking in front of them was on crutches and looked at the busy staff of the press with interest. In order to save money, he did not hire a full-time receptionist, so he went forward by himself.

"This gentleman, my Xia Ruifang, the manager of the printing library, I don't know what you do!"

"My humble Chen Moran!"

He held his fists in both hands and saluted.

"Manager of local Chen Ji Printing Factory!"

Walk together! Chen Ji Printing Factory? I don't seem to have heard of it. Maybe it's a new printing factory.

The sudden visit of his peers made Xia Ruifang feel a little surprised. Although it is said that his peers are enemies, he never thought so. After all, today is different from the past, and this industry is different from other professions.

"I don't know why Mr. Chen is here today?"

While talking, Xia Ruifang made an invitation and led Chen Moran to his office.

"After the Spring Festival, I have conducted a survey of your library. Although the books such as Huaying Elementary and Huaying Advanced printed by your library are deeply welcomed, it has been unable to expand its business due to capital, machinery and technology."

Chen Moran said quietly that all those who studied printing in later generations knew that Xia Ruifang was not the old book. He was by no means the old book. He had a sensitive mind, sincere surname, and was able to know and use people. He was a rare talent, and his courage and business vision were beyond the reach of others.

This sentence really speaks to Xia Ruifang's psychology. He is limited by the business of the capital printing house and can't be expanded in the end. It is a problem of his heart. Outsiders are the general manager and proofreading, as well as a "style old man" (at the end of each month to collect the accounts in person), as well as purchasing, and also "out of the store" (using paper to take the sampan to the stack in Pudong. Go to get the house, you can do anything. In fact, the fundamental reason is to save money, although on the other side, he did not hesitate to hire the talents needed by the printing house at the expense.

To expand the business, we need to add machines and hire more compilers and school workers, all of which eventually return to a problem, money. And this is exactly what the commercial printing house cannot provide at present.

"From the first book of your printing library, Huaying Elementary Grade, I asked someone to compile the Chinese-English Dictionary and publish China's first grammar book, Ma's Wentong, all of which require courage. Therefore, I am very optimistic about the development prospects of your library!"

Hearing this, Xia Ruifang's face changed slightly. He vaguely understood the meaning of the person in front of him. He wanted to buy the commercial printing house, and the smile on his face was also restrained.

From the establishment of the Commercial Press, Xia Ruifang seized the great opportunity of Emperor Guangxu to let officials learn English, so that the business quickly shifted from a simple printing industry to a higher-level publishing industry, and the factory site was moved from a remote lane to a street, expanding from three to 12. In order to develop the library, I first hired Shen Zhifang as a business consultant to send a car and horse fee of 50 yuan per month. I usually have nothing to do. I only asked to come to the business meeting for consultation.

Zhang Yuanji, who was born in Hanlin a year ago and was dismissed for participating in the Wuxu Reform, completely trusted and relied on Zhang Yuanji, and created an unprecedented compilation office. From the compilation of textbooks to the issuance of magazines, the business suddenly stood out from his peers. What he did was a commercial printing house, and the person in front of him was obviously wanted to buy it. Printing house.

"Mr. Chen, forgive me for my rudeness, business has no intention of selling! If you are for business or a visit, I welcome you. If you are busy with business, please don't waste your time!"

Although her heart was on fire, Xia Ruifang was still polite.

"Mr. Xia misunderstood!"

The vigilance of the other party made Chen Moran shake his head.

"With the valuation of the original assets of your library, the maximum investment is 40,000 yuan, but considering the prospect of your library, I would like your library to invest 150,000 yuan, an additional 50,000 yuan, 200,000 yuan, and I myself will invest 200,000 yuan in your library!"

Looking at the tycoon with a crutch in front of her, Xia Ruifang couldn't figure out why Chen Moran was willing to invest in the business library. Although Xia Ruifang had been trying every means to expand the capital of the printing library, most of the shareholders were literati.

There are few business tycoons who are interested in printing books and publishing, and this person is not only willing to invest in shares, but also has far more favorable conditions than he imagined. He is said that he is a literati. He is not like that he is a business tycoon, and he will do this loss-making business?

"With 200,000 yuan of shares, only half of the shares are occupied. The manager and other affairs of the company are the responsibility of Xia Ruifang. I supervise as a director and usually do not participate in the operation of the company."

When he said it, Chen Moran nodded to Zhu Jialiang behind him. Zhu Jialiang quickly put the box in his hand on the table.

"Money, I've already brought it!"

Chen Moran, who was sitting in a chair with crutches in his hands, smiled and looked at Xia Ruifang in front of him. The conditions he offered were so generous that no one would refuse, as long as he agreed...

Xia Ruifang looked at Chen Moran in front of her with puzzled faces. The conditions were so generous that she couldn't help but doubt it. Although she was a little suspicious, there was no expression on her face.

"Mr. Chen, this condition is too generous!"

"Ha ha! Mr. Cuifang, I am optimistic about the development potential of your museum, and I am more optimistic about Mr. Cuifang's business ability. Today, I invested 200,000 yuan. Maybe in a few years, I will be rewarded with millions or more! Moreover, the printing industry is of great help to the Chinese people to study Western studies and promote new learning. Today, the Eight-Nation Alliance occupies the capital of our country, which has something to do with the ignorance of our people and the lack of Western learning. At this time of the crisis of the nation, the wave of learning from the West initiated by the Chinese people is a good time for the development of the printing industry, so it is private and investment in the country. The book printing industry has a lot to do!"

Although he said so, in fact, he had another idea in Chen Moran's heart. This is the time to participate in shares. It is true to obtain the name of the director of the Commercial Press. The Commercial Press is now the largest private Press in China. With this status of director, you can directly order special paper for printing banknotes from foreign banks in the name of the Press. At that time, you can even directly run a paper factory and introduce technology to produce printing paper. In history, the commercial printing house should have printed banknotes and securities eight years later, and all the paper needed for printing banknotes was imported from foreign countries, but now, I am just a little earlier.

Listening to Chen Moran's words, Xia Ruifang's eyes lit up and looked at the young man who should be only 30 years old in surprise. The young man's idea was surprisingly similar to his own. After contemplation for a few seconds, she stood up and stretched out her right hand.

"Mr. Chen, welcome to join the Commercial Press!"

"Mr. Cuifang, I think this is one of the most correct decisions you will make!"

When shaking hands with Xia Ruifang, Chen Moran had a confident smile on his face. This self-confidence also infected Xia Ruifang. He looked at the new director of the printing house in front of him and laughed.