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"Oh, dear Mr. He, may I ask what brings you here today?"
He Yuzhu took a sip of the fragrant coffee, composed himself, and then spoke methodically:
"Well, Mr. Milo, I've recently discovered that the cost of steel we use to produce machine tools is ridiculously high! So, I've come up with a whole new idea."
He couldn't very well state directly that he intended to purchase scrap steel, dismantle it, and transport it to the interior. So he cleverly found an excuse to try to reduce the production cost of the machine tools.
Upon hearing this, Milo Moreno frowned slightly and asked with a puzzled expression:
"Oh? Then, Mr. He, what brilliant idea have you come up with?"
He Yuzhu frowned slightly and said:
"I recently heard that in the faraway United States of America, scrapped cars and other types of machinery are simply piled up in the open somewhere."
As he spoke, he gestured with his hands.
The person next to him chimed in:
"That's right. Labor costs in America are incredibly high! So once these machines are scrapped, whether it's a car or a ship, they just leave them there and don't bother to deal with them. But what can they do? Is there some business opportunity in that?"
He Yuzhu's eyes lit up, and he continued speaking with great interest:
"Hey, you know what, there might actually be a huge business opportunity hidden here! Think about it, labor is expensive in America, but here in Hong Kong, labor is much cheaper! What if we figured out a way to transport all those mountains of scrapped cars and all sorts of machinery to here, then have people dismantle them, extract the useful parts, and remelt the rest into steel raw materials to manufacture new parts? What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, the other party was slightly taken aback at first, and then asked:
"You mean we have to transport those scrapped cars all the way from the United States to here, and then remelt and process them into usable materials?"
He Yuzhu nodded vigorously and answered confidently:
"That's right! According to my preliminary estimates, if we operate in this way, the overall cost will be significantly reduced compared to directly purchasing brand-new parts for production!"
At this moment, Milo Moreno, who had been silent all along, suddenly seemed to realize something and froze.
After a while, he suddenly slapped his thigh and shouted excitedly:
"Oh my! What a brilliant idea! You Hong Kong people are so quick-witted and good at business, you can even come up with such a clever and cost-effective solution!"
In the distant United States of America, quite a few people have actually considered using those mountains of scrapped cars to manufacture parts.
However, due to the relatively high wages of local workers, even with great effort, the cost of processing these old vehicles into parts is almost the same as, or even higher than, purchasing ready-made parts directly from the market!
As a result, many scrapped cars are helplessly abandoned in various corners, ignored by everyone.
At this moment, He Yuzhu stepped forward and declared boldly:
“I have purchased a giant cargo ship with a deadweight tonnage of 10,000 tons and am determined to enter this industry. However, the headache is that I am completely clueless about the situation in the United States and have no idea how to operate the whole process. Therefore, I have come to you today to discuss cooperation.”
The other party nodded without hesitation:
"Cooperation is no problem at all! Our company will be fully responsible for all matters related to transportation and customs clearance in the United States."
Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu beamed with joy and quickly said:
"That's wonderful! I wish our collaboration a smooth and successful completion!"
In reality, all He Yuzhu lacked was a reliable company capable of effectively sourcing goods within the United States.
Once such a partner is found, they can fully leverage their strengths—first, use their own giant ships to continuously transport those abandoned cars back to the country, then dismantle and smelt them, and finally produce high-quality steel materials that meet the required standards.
Although the steel produced in this way may not be able to fully meet the needs of lathe production, it can be used to manufacture other types of products.
Moreover, the vast majority of these supplies can be transported to mainland China, thereby greatly alleviating the long-standing steel supply shortage problem faced by the mainland.
After a thorough discussion, the two finally reached a consensus and then began to discuss the specific details.
At the same time, the recent production status of CNC lathes also became one of the key topics of their discussion.
Time flew by in their busy work, and before they knew it, it was already afternoon. After a long period of effort, they finally managed to handle all the matters properly.
When He Yuzhu walked out of Milo Moreno's shop, he turned around and instructed Huang Zhiru to take him to a tea restaurant first, and Huang Zhiru could leave on her own after arriving at the destination.
Afterwards, He Yuzhu and Liao Lieying went into the tea restaurant together and enjoyed a leisurely afternoon tea.
After the meal, the two returned to the villa together.
As soon as He Yuzhu stepped into the villa, he was surprised to find several packed boxes lined up in the upstairs hallway. Full of questions, he asked:
"What's going on? Are they planning to renovate the villa?"
However, Liao Lieying responded rather irritably:
"Hmph! It's all because your wife and children are moving in soon, so I naturally have to make room for you in this villa."
It turns out that He Yuzhu currently only owns this villa. Previously, Liao Lieying lived there alone. He Yuzhu himself usually lived on the top floor of the industrial building, where, although the living space was quite spacious—over 300 square meters—and had four or five bedrooms, it was more than enough for him when he lived alone. But now, with Xu Huizhen and her two companions, plus several children, moving in, the previously comfortable living space has suddenly become incredibly crowded.
Liao Lieying saw this and was also angry, so she thought about vacating the villa and returning it to He Yuzhu.
He Yuzhu said in surprise:
“I didn’t ask you to vacate the villa. I’ve been thinking about buying another villa these past few days.”
Liao Lieying wanted to say something more, but He Yuzhu carried her into the bedroom in a princess carry.
He threw her directly onto the big bed, reached out and yanked, and her skirt flew up.
He Yuzhu lunged forward, pinning Liao Lieying down and blocking her path.
Chapter 503 A Villa That She's Taken Her Eyes
After more than an hour of tumultuous activity, Liao Lieying finally stopped mentioning moving back to her hometown to live permanently and vacating the luxury villa.
After all, she followed He Yuzhu willingly and without regard for status, and the Liao family members were naturally aware of this.
However, it would be quite embarrassing and ashamed to hand over the villa in such a disheveled manner and then return to one's hometown in disgrace.
After catching her breath, Liao Lieying nestled gently against He Yuzhu's broad, sturdy shoulder like a docile kitten, and asked coquettishly:
"So, darling, what are your specific plans for the future?"
He Yuzhu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sly smile, as he replied:
"Hmm... I'm thinking of buying a few more villas, so that we won't run out of space when our family grows!"
Hearing this, Liao Lieying couldn't help but glare at him and said irritably:
"Hmph! Look at you, so greedy. Do you really want to take three wives and four concubines? Just how many women are you planning to bring into the house?"
Faced with Liao Lieying's questioning, He Yuzhu just chuckled and scratched his head, explaining:
"Oh, my darlings, you can't blame me! It's all because you're all so delicate. You can't withstand my pampering at all!"
Hearing this, Liao Lieying became even more furious and complained indignantly:
"Well, you heartless bastard! I've never practiced martial arts to strengthen my body, how can I possibly endure your endless demands every day, like a mad beast!"
Seeing this, He Yuzhu quickly put on a smiling face to appease her:
"Okay, okay, honey, calm down first, don't overthink it! Actually, I have some further plans for the villa we're living in now."
Look, the top floor originally had only 300 square meters used as living quarters, while the rest was converted into office space.
But I was thinking of simply converting the entire top floor into residential space, so we could have a much more spacious and comfortable living area!
After careful consideration, He Yuzhu decided to use his connections to inquire extensively about any suitable villas for sale.
However, despite asking acquaintances for help everywhere, he still couldn't get any definite news for a while.
After all, buying a villa you like is not easy; it not only takes time to find one, but also depends on a bit of luck.
Even if you're lucky enough to buy a villa, a lot of work will inevitably follow – renovation is definitely a must.
Taking these factors into account, He Yuzhu proactively developed a second alternative plan.
He plans to convert the entire top-floor office space into a warm and comfortable residence.
In this way, the children can have their own rooms and no longer have to crowd together with their mothers.
This entire floor of office space is spacious, with a total area of 1100 square meters, which can fully meet the living needs of a family.
Once they successfully purchase and renovate the villa, they can happily move into their new home.
Hearing this, Liao Lieying couldn't help but ask curiously:
"So, how should our company headquarters be located?"
He Yuzhu answered confidently:
"My initial plan is to relocate it near the bank."
The initial decision to locate the company headquarters on the top floor of an industrial building was primarily for ease of management.
However, as the company's business continued to expand and its scale grew, He Yuzhu gradually realized that this position had many inconveniences.
While it is indeed much more convenient to manage, when it comes to cooperation and communication with other companies, the transportation and communication costs rise sharply due to the remote location of West Bay, which is far from the bustling Central area.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, He Yuzhu secretly considered moving the office building back to its original location.
The building that houses the Liao Chuangxing Bank consists of three buildings, two of which are now owned by He Yuzhu.
There are still some vacant office units in the building, which are just enough for them to move in and use directly.
After some discussion, He Yuzhu finally spoke:
"I'm afraid I can only be by your side during the day from now on, but I will make time to make sure you enjoy yourself to the fullest."