Codename Doctor, Moved to Hong Kong

Chapter 103 People’s Hearts Are Always Unsatisfied
Back at Zhang Mansion, Zhang Chaoyang was in high spirits. He couldn't wait to take the five girls to the third floor, enjoying the joy and intimacy of the long-awaited reunion.

The separation during this period made them miss each other more, and their reunion at this moment even surpassed the sweetness of their honeymoon.

There is no need to elaborate on the details, as everyone is immersed in their own happiness.

Three hours later, Zhang Chaoyang changed into comfortable home clothes and walked down the stairs in high spirits.

At this moment, he seemed to be brand new and radiant.

"Sir!" Xu Yan had been waiting downstairs. When she saw Zhang Chaoyang coming downstairs, she immediately went to greet him with a happy smile on her face.

"Yanzi, you have become more beautiful again!" Zhang Chaoyang looked at Xu Yan and praised with a smile.

"Thank you for the compliment, sir!" Xu Yan couldn't help but roll her eyes when she heard this, but she was still very happy in her heart.

Zhang Chaoyang laughed and did not continue to dwell on this topic.

He turned serious and said, "Yanzi, everyone from my company will be here tonight. Please tell the kitchen to get ready."

"Okay, sir." Xu Yan nodded and agreed, "Knowing that you will be back today, the kitchen has already prepared all kinds of ingredients in advance. We can start preparing them as soon as you give us your instructions."

"Well, well done." Zhang Chaoyang nodded with satisfaction and expressed his appreciation for Xu Yan's ability to do things.

Xu Yan continued to report: "By the way, sir, Mr. Smith called you just now. He knew you were busy, so he asked you to call him back when you were done."

"Smith?" Zhang Chaoyang raised his eyebrows, thinking of this important partner.

Smith was certain that he had returned to Hong Kong, but he did not expect the call to come so soon.

He thought for a moment and said, “Okay, I understand.

Go ahead and do your work. I'll call him back later."

Xu Yan responded and turned around to take care of her own things.

Zhang Chaoyang picked up the phone and prepared to call Smith back.

"Hi, Mr. Smith, long time no see!" After Zhang Chaoyang dialed the phone, he greeted the other party in a relaxed and cheerful tone.

Smith's exaggerated laughter came from the other end of the phone: "Haha, Zhang, you finally decided to come back!
I missed you so much during the time you were away!"

Zhang Chaoyang also laughed and said, “Mr. Smith, you are exaggerating.

Actually, I also want to come back earlier, but you know, I have to go make money for you big bosses first!"

Hearing this, Smith couldn’t help but laugh and said, “Zhang, you are always so good at talking.

However, you are indeed a very capable partner.

I heard you recently purchased a luxury cruise ship?"

Zhang Chaoyang nodded and smiled, "Yes, when I was in America, I came across a very good cruise ship. I thought it was a rare opportunity, so I bought it.

When I have arranged everything, I will invite Mr. Smith on board and we will have a grand party together!"

Smith was immediately excited when he heard this: "That's great, Zhang! I believe that Mai Jingtao and Ge Lianghong will also like it very much.

We must celebrate and toast to our cooperation!"

"Okay, no problem. I will definitely invite you, Mai Jingtao, and Governor Ge Lianghong at that time." Zhang Chaoyang agreed with a smile.

"Zhang, I received some news. I heard that you purchased seventy cargo ships, but only twenty were registered in Hong Kong. Is this true?" Smith's voice suddenly became serious, with a hint of doubt in his tone.

Zhang Chaoyang was slightly stunned, and then he understood what Smith meant.

With a faint smile, he replied: “Mr. Smith, you are really well-informed.

Yes, I did buy 70 cargo ships, including 40 Victory ships and 30 Liberty ships. But on the Hong Kong side, due to various reasons, only 20 Victory ships are currently registered. "

Hearing this, Smith frowned and said in a deep voice: “Zhang, I’m afraid it’s inappropriate for you to do this.

Our cooperation is based on honesty and trust. You registered the other 50 ships elsewhere, and McIntosh and Ge Lianghong were very dissatisfied with this. "

“Smith, the total value of the seventy cargo ships is as high as forty-five million U.S. dollars.

According to our previous agreement, you own 30% of the shares. Are you really ready to pay so much money?
Or do you, Mai Jingtao, and Ge Lianghong think that you can let me give you $15 million worth of shares for free just because of your reputation? "

Smith was speechless for a moment after hearing Zhang Chaoyang's question. He really had not thought about this question.

“Smith, we are old friends, you should know that I am a fair person.

Eat as much as you can.

I cooperate with Garde of America and Fujiwara Shun of Japan to transport supplies from America to Japan. Is there any problem if I register the freighter in Sing Tao?" Zhang Chaoyang asked.

Smith pondered for a moment and said, “Zhang, I understand your thoughts.

But this matter involves our cooperation and trust after all, you should have told us in advance."

"Smith, it is true that I am cooperating with you. My shipping company in Hong Kong has launched 20 Victory ships, which are worth more than 15 million US dollars.

My sincerity is not enough? "

"Zhang, human nature is never satisfied!" Smith sighed.

Zhang Chaoyang has worked with Smith for more than ten years, naturally because Smith is a cooperative person who knows when to advance and retreat.

He made this call today, naturally, on behalf of both Mai Jingtao and Ge Lianghong.

“Smith, what I want to say is that the core of business cooperation lies in mutual benefit and fair trade.

I can register seventy ships in Hong Kong, and even buy more ships and register them all in Hong Kong.

But, Smith, they need to prove their worth.

After all, my money didn’t come from the wind.”

“How do you want them to prove it?

What if a police commissioner, a governor, is not enough to prove their worth?
I don't know what else can prove their worth. "Smith asked rhetorically.

“Smith, you mentioned their identities and status. Indeed, as the Commissioner of Police, MacIntosh and as the Governor, their status and influence cannot be ignored.

This is why I decided to cooperate with you and give you 30% of the shares of the shipping and trading companies worth 20 million US dollars.

However, business cooperation is not a simple exchange of identities, but requires joint investment and efforts from both parties.

If we are asked to invest a large amount of money unconditionally simply because of their identity, then such cooperation is obviously unfair.

What we need is real investment and contribution, not just their status and influence.

Of course, I am not denying their value. On the contrary, I value their status, power and resources very much.

However, their status and resources are not worth my unlimited investment.

If we want long-term cooperation, what we need is the joint efforts and investment of both parties, rather than unilateral demands.

So, I hope we can have deeper discussions and cooperation on this basis.

We can discuss how to better utilize their resources and capabilities while ensuring that we get a reasonable return on our investment." Zhang Chaoyang said calmly.

(End of this chapter)