Hong Kong Tycoon: Starting from Delivering Dongfeng Express

Chapter 52: Did Hong Kong Island return early?! (5K)

There is a saying circulating in China Customs: The reform of China Customs started with passenger inspection, and the reform of passenger inspection began at the Luohu Bridge.

Before the reform and opening up, the passenger inspection and supervision methods of Luohu Customs were almost primitive: everyone was screened and every package was opened.

All luggage items must be carefully inspected. Screwdrivers, awls, and probes are the "three treasures." Unpacking pliers and hammers are always on hand. Luggage conveyors rely on manual operation...

After the reform and opening up, in 1979, this method of screening everyone was abandoned, and a duty-free channel was set up for passengers without luggage. For the taxable channel, the "focus on opening packages and general questioning" approach was adopted, and the key inspection targets were: those with larger luggage and suspected taxable luggage.

By 1983, passenger inspection was further reformed to a three-tiered, integrated system: declaration, screening, and random inspection. Passengers first declared and registered important items and foreign currency; then, their luggage was screened; and finally, officers conducted random inspections and released them. This significantly improved customs clearance efficiency.

With the completion of the Joint Inspection Building, and in line with international standards, the duty-free and taxable channels have been redesignated into green and red channels. Furthermore, due to the surge in passenger traffic, the "piece-by-piece" approach has been changed. Instead, dedicated personnel have been assigned to screen the luggage of key passengers based on their declared information. For passengers who haven't been screened, customs conducts random checks on their luggage.

Now, when Ye Dongsheng came in carrying a box of information and dragging a suitcase, a customs officer immediately stopped him.

There is no doubt that Ye Dongsheng is a key target for random inspection no matter how you look at it!
"Comrade, what are these things in that box you're carrying?"

Ye Dongsheng handed the declaration form to the customs inspection officer and said with a smile, "It's all paper documents!"

The passenger inspection officer looked at Ye Dongsheng's declaration form: "Information, letters, receipts, design drafts, clothes, shoes..."

There was nothing strange about it. He glanced at Ye Dongsheng and found that the box on his shoulder was a little suspicious.

"Comrade, I need to open this box and take a look. Please cooperate!"

"Cooperate, fully cooperate!" Ye Dongsheng had a good attitude.

As the passenger inspection officer spoke, he went to take the suitcase from Ye Dongsheng's shoulder, but he suddenly lost his grip and almost fell. Fortunately, Ye Dongsheng quickly held the suitcase with one hand and supported him with the other.

The passenger inspection officer sighed, "Wow! It's so heavy! Your suitcase must be brimming with information!"

"Yeah, it's all paper, over 30 kilograms! I'll do it!"

Ye Dongsheng put the box on the ground and said to him, "Comrade, can you be more careful when you open it? Open it along this seam. If the box breaks, all the information will be scattered."

"Don't worry, we have experience!"

Then a passenger inspection officer came over with tools, slowly cut open the box, and began to examine the contents. Although it was all paper, he didn't take it lightly, thinking there might be some money hidden inside.
The other one questioned Ye Dongsheng: "How much cash do you have with you? Do you have any gold jewelry?"

Ye Dongsheng took out his wallet and said, "Look, it's only 2000 yuan, no precious metals!"

According to the regulations at that time, incoming passengers carrying more than HK$5000 or gold jewelry weighing more than 50 grams need to go through the relevant procedures, especially for luxury goods such as gold. If they are not declared in advance, additional taxes will be paid.

"Do you have a camera or video camera?"

Ye Dongsheng immediately shook his head: "Comrade, I'm not here for tourism. Our company has just been established in Jinghai, and I will inevitably come here in the future."

The travel inspection officer nodded and thought, who would come traveling with such a big box of information?
He casually responded, "We very much welcome you to develop in the mainland!"

Ye Dongsheng joked, "Then I'll come here every day!"

The passenger inspection officer chuckled and said, "As long as you obey the law, you can come as many times as you want every day!"

After he finished speaking, he saw another colleague who was checking the box signaling that it was okay, so he smiled at Ye Dongsheng and said, "Okay, thank you for your cooperation!"

"It's my duty!" Ye Dongsheng said, taking out a transparent tape from his body, squatting beside the box and starting to seal it again.

"Oh, you're quite well prepared!"

Ye Dongsheng chuckled: "It's better to be prepared!"

While applying the tape, Ye Dongsheng asked, "Comrade, do you still want to see my suitcase?"

The passenger inspection officer waved his hand and said with a smile, "No need, you can go through!"

They were all experienced in judging people, and since Ye Dongsheng acted so calm and natural, there was basically nothing wrong with him, so there was no need to investigate him in detail.

After a while, Ye Dongsheng picked up the box again, dragged the suitcase, and walked happily towards Jinghai.

I thought it might be complicated, and I might even have to open the suitcase for the inspector to see, but it turned out to be so simple!
But come to think of it, there were no prohibited items in the express deliveries he received, let alone luxury goods or electronic products that are subject to tax.

Actually, if you really want Dongfeng Express to deliver similar luxury goods or electronic products, you can do so, but you have to pay extra! First, you have to pay the customs tax to Dongfeng Express. Does the time spent on customs clearance also have to be paid extra?

Ye Dongsheng was thinking that he needed to give the little Jewess some more knowledge. She had to remember clearly how much tax should be added to each product!
Ye Dongsheng stopped at the entrance to the passageway instead of going out. This was the place he had agreed to meet with the other five deliverymen. Three of them had already gathered together and hurried over with their suitcases when they saw Ye Dongsheng.

"You three so fast?"

"Boss, I haven't even opened my box yet, and you let me come straight over!"

Ye Dongsheng looked at this honest-looking employee and thought to himself that there are advantages to looking honest!

"Boss, my box was opened, but they just took a look and then let me come over!"

Ye Dongsheng smiled and nodded. Since they weren't carrying much this time, and there was plenty of room in their suitcases, Ye Dongsheng had everyone put a few clothes in their suitcases, pretending they were just ordinary tourists. So far, this strategy seemed quite successful!

"Boss, I was selected for the machine inspection. My suitcase went through the machine and they let me go!"

Five minutes later, the fourth employee came over, dragging a suitcase and holding a box, but it was obvious that the box had been opened.

"What's going on?" Ye Dongsheng stepped forward and asked.

"My box was randomly inspected. The inspector insisted on opening it. I had no choice..."

The box he was holding was filled with fabric samples from a printing and dyeing factory, many different types, packed in one box.

"Is everything inside okay?"

"No, I just looked through everything. I opened the outer plastic bag of one package and wrapped it with tape after checking it."

Ye Dongsheng breathed a sigh of relief, as long as the things were fine.

At this time, he had brought 4 people with him, only the last one was left.

"Why haven't you come yet?"

"Boss, nothing will happen to Aqiang, right?"

The other four were already getting a little restless at this point.

Ye Dongsheng looked at his watch. It only took 25 minutes from the time they entered the joint inspection building to the time they gathered together, but A Qiang had made them wait for almost half an hour!
"Here he comes! Aqiang is coming!"

Ye Dongsheng looked up and saw Aqiang, who was a little thin, coming late, dragging a box with his right hand.

Ye Dongsheng walked over hurriedly, and when he got closer he found that Aqiang's face was pale, his head was full of sweat, and his clothes were wet.

Frowning, Ye Dongsheng asked with concern: "Aqiang, what happened? How did it become like this?"

"I, I..." Aqiang stuttered.

Ye Dongsheng's tone slowed down: "Don't worry, tell me what's going on slowly, as long as you are okay."

With Ye Dongsheng's comfort, Aqiang's emotions gradually stabilized.

In fact, the matter was very simple. His suitcase was randomly checked, and the passenger inspection personnel found more than a dozen Dongfeng Express express bags inside, so they asked him what was inside.

As a result, Aqiang became nervous when he met the travel inspection personnel. He only said that the company asked him to send something, but he couldn't say what it was.

Seeing him like this, the travel inspection officer thought they had caught him. They interrogated him harshly while opening his belongings. Finally, they opened more than a dozen express bags and found either receipts or documents. They searched his body and suitcase thoroughly, but found nothing. Only then did they let him go. Ye Dongsheng opened his suitcase and looked at the opened express bags. He laughed angrily: "Why don't you just say they are all documents?"

"I, I'm scared..." Aqiang lowered his head.

"What are you afraid of? We don't have any contraband with us, so what do you have to be afraid of?"

"I don't know either. I get nervous when I see them, and my mind goes blank..."

Seeing this guy cowering, Ye Dongsheng was furious and decided to fire him immediately. His mental state was too poor!
Moreover, we must strengthen the training of these deliverymen after we return, and we must instill in them a concept: what you are doing is not illegal, so don't feel guilty!
Before 2009, all private express delivery companies, including SF Express and the three major express delivery companies (Shunfeng, YTO, and YTO Express), were considered "black express delivery" and, strictly speaking, illegal. This was because, according to the Postal Law, all mail items were subject to the postal monopoly. Um, monopoly!

It was not until the introduction of the New Postal Law in 2009 that these private express delivery companies were able to shake off the label of "black express delivery" and gain legal status.

However, the Postal Law was not introduced until 1987. This means that Dongfeng Express, which was established in 85, will not face any illegal issues at all!
In fact, the authorities certainly do not really want to crack down on private express delivery companies, otherwise how could SF Express and STO Express be able to succeed?

This is an era of crossing the river by feeling the stones, and everything that is beneficial to national development will be accepted.

Taking a step back, SF Express and STO Express were able to thrive despite the Postal Law, so what is Dongfeng Express afraid of now? Don't be a coward! Just do it!
Ye Dongsheng waved his hand and said nothing more. He led a few people out and decided to finish today's business first!

"Brother, why haven't you come out yet? Is there any accident?"

Wang Jianguo looked at the joint inspection building worriedly.

"Is it necessary for you to worry about what Brother Sheng does?" Wang Jianjun said lightly.

Wang Jianjun and his men had been waiting at the door since 11: a.m. But after waiting for over an hour, no one had come out, which made people a little anxious.

“I just watched it for a while…”

Before Wang Jianguo could finish his words, Xu Jiang, who was squatting on the ground next to him, suddenly jumped up and said, "It's out!"

Wang Jianguo turned his head and saw Xu Jiang rushing out. He ran to Ye Dongsheng and took the box from his shoulder. "Boss, let me do it!"

Ye Dongsheng didn't bother to be polite with Xu Jiang. He handed the box to Xu Jiang and asked, "Where's the car?"

"Brother Sheng, the car is over here!"

Ye Dongsheng followed a few people to two brand new Toyota Hiace cars.

The third generation Toyota Hiace was produced in 83 and entered the Chinese market in 85. It has a spacious interior, good visibility, low failure rate, and is excellent for both passenger and cargo use. It is popular throughout China. Later Jinbei, King Long, and Golden Dragon all imitated this classic model.

After loading all the boxes onto two vehicles, one for Shekou and the other three districts, Ye Dongsheng said to Wang Jianjun, "I'm counting on you for Shekou. Also, come pick up Ah Hua at 3 pm."

Wang Jianjun nodded, closed the car door and drove away.

Ye Dongsheng turned to the five deliverymen and said, "You can go back now or have a meal before going through the border. But remember, the bus over there will arrive at the border at 5 o'clock and will leave at 3:3. If you miss this bus, you will have to wait until night!"

After saying that, Ye Dongsheng no longer paid any attention to them, closed the car door and drove towards the Luohu store.

It was less than 1 kilometer away, and the car arrived at the store in just a few minutes.

The couriers gathered around and helped unload the boxes.

"Chen Jiabao, finish sorting the packages first! Come over here!"

After saying that, Ye Dongsheng left a box alone and distributed a portion of the dozen or so packages inside to each person: "Recopy the invoice according to the information above, then put the contents into a new courier bag, seal it properly, and stick the invoice on it."

These dozen or so opened express packages could be directly sealed and sent over, but after all, people paid 200 yuan, and it would be ugly if they were tattered. We must provide good service and replace them with new and intact packaging to leave a good impression on people!

Soon, Ye Dongsheng repacked the express delivery in his hand and handed it to Chen Jiabao.

Chen Jiabao took it and said, "Boss, there are eight packages that will arrive in three days. I picked them out and put them aside."

Ye Dongsheng nodded.

Although most people directly chose Package A, which delivers within one day, a small number chose Package B, which delivers within three days.

Ye Dongsheng also estimates that the proportion of Package B will increase in the future. After all, for some people, 3-day delivery is enough.

However, for the deliveries that arrive within 3 days, Ye Dongsheng would not let his couriers deliver them immediately. Even if there are fewer deliveries today and the couriers have plenty of time, it would still be the same!
If 3-day delivery also arrives within 1 day, how can we demonstrate the prestige of 1-day delivery? Who will still use 1-day delivery in the future?

Therefore, 3-day express delivery must start at least 1 day later than 1-day express delivery!
For example, the express delivery he is currently handling will not be delivered until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest if it arrives in 3 days, and normally it will be delayed until the day after tomorrow.

Soon, everyone handed the repackaged express packages to Xu Jiabao, who completed the sorting very efficiently.

At this time, the express delivery assigned to each person has also come out.

There are a total of 49 express deliveries and 15 couriers. Logically, each person should be allocated at least 3 deliveries, but in fact, some were allocated 6, and two people did not even get a single courier!

This made Ye Dongsheng realize that there might be something wrong with his division, but now was not the time to adjust it: "Okay, let's start delivering. I won't say much else. Remember to come back in three hours, there will be a new batch of express deliveries!"

A group of couriers responded in unison and started their first day of delivery work with excitement and excitement!
After putting the six express parcels into his cloth bag and stepping onto the bicycle, Zhang Weimin felt full of energy!

1 portion is 2 yuan, 6 portions is 12 yuan!
要是每天都有12块，1个月就360了！比他之前在邮政的48块一下就翻了7倍！
He is now extremely glad that he resigned from the post office and chose Dongfeng Express! This wonderful future life is visible to the naked eye!

More than a dozen Type 28 trucks kicked up dust and dirt on the ground and flew away in a flash!
Inside the store, Ye Dongsheng handed the 30-kilogram box of heavy items to Xu Jiang.

This box of documents was from the float glass factory, which wasn't actually in a remote location, but rather in Shekou District. However, since a package of this weight wouldn't be easy for a regular courier to deliver, it was assigned to Xu Jiang's mobile team.

"Xiao Jiang, you go for a trip... Never mind, I'll go with you!"

This express delivery costs 5500 yuan, which is the most expensive order received today. Moreover, the float glass factory is a large factory with an investment of 1 million US dollars. For such a big customer, Ye Dongsheng thinks it is better to go there in person to keep an eye on it to avoid any accidents.

……

At the float glass factory, Deputy Director Li Sanniu was discussing the glass production problems of the previous two days with the chief technical engineer when there was suddenly a knock on the door.

"Come in!" Li Sanniu said in a loud voice without any nonsense.

"Director Li, there seems to be a postman outside, saying he's delivering something!"

"Postman?"

Li Sanniu was puzzled for a moment, then suddenly asked, "You mean express delivery? Dongfeng Express?"

"Yes, yes, yes! It's Dongfeng Express. They brought a box over and asked you to sign for it!"

Li Sanniu stood up immediately and said, "Chief Engineer Liu, let's go take a look together!"

Chief Engineer Liu was a little curious and asked, "Director Li, what is this Dongfeng Express?"

Li Sanniu said as he walked, "I received a call from Mr. Zheng this morning. He said he had Dongfeng Express send a box of information from Hong Kong Island and it should be delivered within a day. He asked me to keep an eye out to see if they have delivered it."

"Delivery in one day? From Hong Kong Island?"

Chief Engineer Liu was a little confused: "No, Director Li, this thing was sent a few days ago? It was only delivered today?"

"No, Mr. Zheng said that the order was placed and shipped this morning! To be exact, it should be around 10 o'clock in the morning."

"Ten o'clock in the morning?!"

Chief Engineer Liu was shocked and quickly looked at his watch. It was now 1:50 p.m., which was less than 4 hours!
Chief Engineer Liu asked in disbelief, "Director Li, is this true? It can be delivered in 4 hours? Did Hong Kong return to China early?!"

Li Sanniu took big strides and said, "I find this unbelievable too! Let's go and see if it's true!"

(End of this chapter)