Hong Kong Tycoon: Starting from Delivering Dongfeng Express

Chapter 119 Fat Cat in Trouble
Ni Yongxiao had three impressions of Dongfeng Express.

The first time he saw it was in the newspaper when Dongfeng Express delivered goods to the mainland. Although he was surprised by the speed, he didn't pay much attention to it since he didn't do business in the mainland.

The second time was when he heard that Hong Le had fallen into the hands of Dongfeng Express. During the process, the police mobilized a large number of officers, and Ni Yongxiao knew that Dongfeng Express was not simple and had connections in both the legal and illegal worlds.

The third time, which was the Tong Yi Tang battle with the Lian Sheng, the Lian Sheng ultimately yielded and lost two territories.

Ni Yongxiao knew very well that conflicts between gangsters generally fell into two categories.

The first type is a struggle for face and pride, while the second type is a struggle for interests.

The root of this gang war is the conflict of interest between Dongfeng Express and Hutchison Express.

Just how much profit is there that makes it worthwhile for both sides to mobilize a large number of people to fight to the death?

This completely piqued Ni Yongxiao's curiosity. Coincidentally, his subordinate Luo Ji reported that Chen Yongren was working at Dongfeng Express, which made Ni Yongxiao feel even more that it was fate!
Upon entering Dongfeng Express, Ni Yongxiao immediately noticed the spacious and bright lobby. There were already quite a few people queuing up, and many others were filling out forms, indicating that business was booming.

Filling out information, packaging, and then sending it to the back—it looks no different from the post office's process.

The front desk counter prominently displays the words "200 dollars in 1 day, 100 dollars in 3 days".

He then stood there and observed for a while. Among the people in line, it seemed that the number of customers choosing 1-day delivery and 3-day delivery was about the same. That is to say, each customer spent about 150 yuan.

He raised his wrist again, looked at the time displayed on his Rolex watch, and then stared at the door. Within three minutes, nine people entered.

These nine people were not like him; they were all customers who had items to send.

Unlike supermarkets, where many people wander around aimlessly without buying anything, people who come to courier stores usually have a specific goal in mind and definitely need to send something!

If we calculate based on 9 people every 3 minutes, that's 180 people per hour. And if the business operates for 12 hours a day, wouldn't that be 2160 people?!

However, he immediately dismissed the idea, thinking that this might be the peak period and that it couldn't possibly be this many people all the time.

Even if we halve that number, with 1100 customers a day, that's 150 yuan per customer...

Ni Yongxiao, who majored in accounting, immediately thought of numbers: 165,000 yuan in daily revenue!
Keep in mind that this is the lowest possible calculation; he didn't even factor in any overweight surcharges or other extra charges.

With a daily turnover of 165,000, wouldn't that be 60 million a year!
Ni Yongxiao was shocked by this number. Just one storefront, and it made 60 million in revenue a year?!

Even if his calculation is rough, and it's peak season now, even if we lower the number further, it's still 50 million a year!

No wonder Wo Shing Lung wanted to open Wo Kee Express, no wonder the two sides were going to have a triad war. With such a huge amount of money, who wouldn't be envious!
Although the Ni family earns just as much every year from their flour business, it's a shady, life-threatening business—completely clandestine income!

And this 5000 million is all legitimate income!
Ni Yongxiao was immediately tempted. He didn't even need to consider the profit margin; with just this 5000 million in revenue, he could launder 5000 million!
Ruan Mei noticed a customer had been standing still for a while after entering, so she went up to him and asked, "Sir, do you need any help?"

Ni Yongxiao composed himself and gave a refined smile:

"Hello, I didn't bring anything with me today and would like to inquire first. If I need to send a package, what time of day is less crowded?"

Ruan Mei smiled and said, "Sir, there are usually fewer people at noon and in the evening, so there's no need to queue. However, we are very efficient, and our packers are very fast. Even at the busiest times, the wait won't exceed 5 minutes!"

"I understand, thank you, Miss!"

Ni Yongxiao smiled and nodded. From this perspective, Dongfeng Express might have more customers every day than he estimated, which was 1100!

Ni Yongxiao left quickly, a far cry from his leisurely demeanor when he first entered the store.

Once back in the Rolls-Royce, Ni Yongxiao was filled with excitement; the cross-border express delivery business had truly given him a wonderful surprise!

This is a brand new industry that has only been around for less than two months. You could even say it has just emerged from its infancy. Now is definitely a good time to get involved!
However, Ni Yongxiao glanced at Dongfeng Express through the glass, and an idea struck him. He immediately picked up his mobile phone and dialed a number:
"Third Uncle, go talk to Long Gen of Wo Luen Shing and ask him about the specifics of Wo Kee Express. Yes, find out everything, no matter how small!"

Also, I've tried to get all the former employees who worked at Hutchison Express, especially the store manager, to come here; I have some questions for them!

If he wanted to open a courier company, he would inevitably have to deal with Dongfeng Express. Therefore, he needed to understand the situation of Heji Express before, and the pitfalls and failures he had encountered were all worth referring to.

As for using a courier store to transport flour? He didn't even consider it.

What the Ni family lacks now is not dirty money, but legitimate income!
Having just stabilized the family business and the situation since taking office, he is now focusing on two aspects:
First, how to completely eliminate those threatening guys like Gandhi and Guohua, and firmly grasp the power in my own hands; second, how to lead the family to clean up their act and go ashore!

Ni Yongxiao knew that the trend was unstoppable and that Hong Kong Island would become increasingly legalized in the future, and that doing flour business would rarely end well.

His goal is to emulate the Ma brothers who founded the Oriental Daily News, leading his family to clean up their image, transform their business, and move into the light of day to join the upper class of Hong Kong!

Cross-border express delivery presents a great opportunity for the Ni family right now! They must seize it!
Luo Ji glanced at the rearview mirror through his sunglasses, observing Ni Yongxiao's actions. Was he looking for Long Gen of Wo Luen Shing and people from Wo Kee Express? What was Ni Yongxiao up to this time?
He then asked, "Mr. Ni, where are we going?"

Ni Yongxiao pondered for a few seconds: "Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce!"

He was going to visit a senior member of the chamber of commerce he knew to inquire about the situation in Jinghai, mainland China!

……

Night fell, and the moonlight shone on Ye Dongsheng's chest, still lingering in the afterglow of their encounter.

From the bed to the bathroom, and back to the bed again, three intense and exhilarating battles ensued. Although she enjoyed them immensely, they left her utterly exhausted.

They say there are only oxen that die from exhaustion, not fields that are ruined by plowing. She wondered why it was the other way around in her case.

A moment later, feeling the large hand still causing trouble, Moonlight slowly opened her eyes and said coquettishly, "Cousin, aren't you tired?"

Ye Dongsheng chuckled: "Cousin, you're so beautiful, how could I possibly get tired?"

Moonlight felt a sweet warmth in her heart upon hearing this, but she still pushed Ye Dongsheng's large hand away: "Cousin, I heard from my mother today that Fifth Uncle and Fat Cat seem to have encountered some trouble!"

Ye Dongsheng frowned: "What? Did someone bully them?" Moonlight gently shook her head: "No, Fifth Uncle has high prestige and Uncle Shrimp takes care of him, how could anyone bully him? It's about Fatty Cat. It seems that people from the Social Welfare Department came and are going to take Fatty Cat away. Cousin, do you have any ideas?"

Upon hearing "Social Welfare Department," Ye Dongsheng frowned. This was an official agency. He then asked, "What exactly is going on?"

"I'm not entirely sure what happened either."

"I'll go and ask about the situation tomorrow."

Fifth Uncle had at least helped them settle down, so Ye Dongsheng naturally wouldn't stand idly by when they encountered trouble; he would lend a hand if he could.

Upon hearing this, Moonlight smiled and nuzzled her head against Ye Dongsheng's chest. Then, noticing that Ye Dongsheng's anger hadn't dissipated, Moonlight licked her lips and slowly slid down.

Moonlight is deeply in love with Ye Dongsheng, her "cousin" who is handsome, rich, and has a lot of good fortune in him; she's willing to do anything for him.

However, Ye Dongsheng's boundless energy really bothered her. Every time she did it, she was exhausted and felt like she couldn't take it anymore!
……

The following day, Tai O Police Station.

Xianxia, ​​all smiles, welcomed Ye Dongsheng into the office: "Ah Sheng, why did you bring anything? You're being too polite!"

As he spoke, he took the item from Ye Dongsheng's hand.

Ye Dongsheng chuckled and said, "My business is going well right now, and I've made a little money. I brought some snacks and tea with me, otherwise you might think I'm stingy!"

Xianxia laughed heartily: "Not at all! It's an honor that a tycoon like you would come to see me! I've heard that you've become a tycoon now, buying a villa worth tens of millions in Repulse Bay just like that!"

Ye Dongsheng waved his hand: "It's not my money, it was bought with a loan."

A while ago, Aunt Eleven came back and boasted that she was going to move into a multi-million dollar mansion. A bunch of people in the village said she was bragging, but she didn't argue with them. This unusual behavior made Xianxia think that it might be true, which is why she just tested her.

Hearing Ye Dongsheng admit it, Xianxia was truly shocked. How long had he been away from the village to do business? He bought a multi-million dollar mansion in just two months!

Although it's called a loan, you need to be eligible to borrow such a large sum! Which bank would lend to a poor person?
Before Ye Dongsheng left, everyone had dinner together and he talked about Dongfeng Express's goals, saying that he wanted to become a billionaire in the future.

Although Xianxia was slightly taken aback at the time, he had seen young people making grand ambitions and dreaming big in the past few decades. How many of them actually succeeded?
But now it seems that Ye Dongsheng achieved his goal in just two months!
In Xianxia's opinion, what else could someone be but a billionaire if they dare to buy a multi-million dollar mansion directly?
Xianxia immediately became even more eager, quickly bringing out his own tea set and brewing Ye Dongsheng with the best tea leaves: "Brother Sheng, please have some tea!"

Seeing Xianxia instantly transform into a sycophant, Ye Dongsheng couldn't help but laugh and say, "Uncle Xia, what are you doing?"

Xianxia rubbed his hands together and said, "Of course, I'm trying to curry favor with you, you tycoon!"

Ye Dongsheng couldn't help but chuckle: "Why are you trying to curry favor with me? Just say what you want to say!"

Xianxia chuckled, "Brother Sheng, I want to work for you too. I'll drive for you and be your bodyguard!"

Ye Dongsheng was taken aback: "Uncle Shrimp, you've been doing a really good job as a police officer..."

Xianxia waved his hand, looking dejected, and sighed, "Hey, what's a cop? Back in the day, Cangying was a cop just like me, but he ended up following the Long family, and now he's driving a Porsche!"

Ye Dongsheng then realized that Xianxia had been provoked by his old friend, Cangying. Every time he saw Cangying's smug appearance, he must have felt envious.

Ye Dongsheng smiled and shook his head: "Uncle Shrimp, I can't afford to treat a fly like that!"

Xianxia is going to be his bodyguard? Are you kidding me? Who's protecting whom?!

Besides, back then, when the head of the Long family died, leaving behind an orphan and a widow, the fly stayed by his side, offering help in his time of need and accompanying Long Jiajun as he grew up, which is why he has the treatment he has today.

Ye Dongsheng is living a perfectly good life now, and he doesn't need Xianxia at all!
After hearing Ye Dongsheng's words, Xianxia was dejected. He understood the reasoning, but he was just envious and jealous of that fly!
Ye Dongsheng comforted him, "Uncle Xia, you should just stay here and be a policeman. Try to get promoted in the next couple of years, and then retire and collect your pension in a few years. Wouldn't that be carefree and happy?"

Xianxia let out a long sigh, then nodded: "I've made up my mind! After you and Moonlight have a child, I'll be his bodyguard!"

Ye Dongsheng was stunned. Was this some kind of attempt to emulate the fly and take the prince's route?
Ye Dongsheng shook his head and quickly changed the subject: "Uncle Xia, I've come to see you today because I have something important to discuss! I heard that Fifth Uncle and Fatty Cat have run into some trouble. What exactly happened?"

"So that's what you came for!"

Xianxia sighed, "I want to help them with this, but I'm powerless! It's Fat Cat's identity that's the problem."

"Fat Cat's identity?"

"Yes, I just found out too. After his mother passed away, Fat Cat was bullied by a few thugs, accidentally killed someone, and was locked up in a mental hospital for two years. Later, he was taken away by the Social Welfare Department."

Ye Dongsheng thought for a moment and said, "So, Fat Cat is no longer a normal person, and his guardianship is with the Social Welfare Department?"

Xianxia nodded: "Yes, Fat Cat ended up on Lantau Island by chance and lived with Fifth Brother."

But now the Social Welfare Department has come knocking. They believe that Fifth Brother and Fat Cat are not related and that there is suspicion of kidnapping. They want to take Fat Cat away!
Even if I were a police officer, there's nothing I could do about this!

Ye Dongsheng nodded, finally understanding the ins and outs: "Uncle Xia, I'll go and negotiate with them to see if there's any way!"

Xianxia said happily, "It would be best if you could solve it!"

After a while, the two arrived at Fifth Uncle's house. Just as they reached the courtyard gate, they saw it wide open, and Fifth Uncle's roar echoed from within:
"I don't understand English, don't try to fool me with English!"

"Fat Cat doesn't need your charity anymore, and what about the Social Welfare Department? Get out!"

A young woman holding documents and identification said, "Sir, I am Fat Cat's guardian. I will take good care of Fat Cat!"

Mentioning this fifth uncle made him even angrier: "Take good care of him? You abandoned him in the wilderness, starving and freezing, having to fight with my dog ​​for food, and sleeping at my doorstep at night. Is that what you call taking good care of him?!"

PS: Ni Yongxiao, Luo Ji: Infernal Affairs 2

(End of this chapter)