Hong Kong Tycoon: Starting from Delivering Dongfeng Express

Chapter 99 Big Shrimp Beats Fang Zhanbo

Taking the account book from Ruan Mei, Ye Dongsheng looked at it:
自月初开业那天的5万8500蚊，到月末的29万3400蚊，上月总营收一共578.5万！
And what about expenses?

Dongfeng Express has been in operation for one and a half months. During this period, it has recruited employees several times, but instead of calculating the expenses separately, it has just spread all the expenses to date into the first month.

The store was bought by Ye Dongsheng and he doesn't need to pay rent.

The biggest expense is employee salaries and performance. There are more than 50 couriers in the two locations alone, plus nearly 30 deliverymen and other employees in the store, totaling nearly a hundred people.

Dongfeng Express spent 35 yuan on this item alone!
As for social security, there is no social security system in mainland China at present. It will not be until the end of next year that trial operation and exploration will begin in pilot state-owned enterprises. The scope will be gradually expanded in the 90s, and the social security system will be fully established after the new century.

Hong Kong Island also has no social security system. It was not until 95 that the Legislative Council introduced the Mandatory Provident Fund Ordinance, which was not officially fully implemented until 2000.

However, Ye Dongsheng plans to establish this system within the company.

For employees who have been employed for more than one year, the company will provide an additional 1% of their annual salary to be saved. After two years, the company will provide 3% and after three years, the company will provide 2% annually. Withdrawals can be made after 4 years of service, and employees can also apply for emergency funds in the event of an emergency.

This will not only improve employee loyalty and reduce employee turnover, but also establish the corporate image.

Aside from employee salaries, packaging and fuel are the second and third highest expenses. Dongfeng Express ships nearly 10 bags and boxes daily, and those costs money. Even at wholesale, these high-quality bags cost only a few cents each. Add in utilities and other miscellaneous expenses, and the total bill exceeds yuan.

The total expenses last month were 45, which means the profit was 533 million!
Ye Dongsheng was very satisfied with this figure. His initial investment in buying the store, decorating it, purchasing vehicles, and advertising was only 200 million yuan. Now, not only did he make back his money in a month, but he had more than doubled it!
Moreover, the daily income in the new half month has been more than 30. Now, only half a month has passed, and the total revenue is close to 500 million. It is very likely that the total revenue this month will reach more than million!

Ye Dongsheng felt that choosing cross-border express delivery as the starting point of his business was the right choice. How many other industries could bring him such quick and huge profits?

Although there were some difficulties in the process of opening and operating the store, compared with the profits, it is nothing!

Of course, these profits were not just his, but also Wang Jianjun and Xiaofu's. Since they had joined him to start a business, it was impossible for them to work for nothing.

Before opening the store, Ye Dongsheng had agreed with the two to give each of them 15% of the shares for a period of 5 years.

Before 92, he would buy back the 30% stake from the two at a good price.

In five years, the dividends alone would be enough to build a fortune of hundreds of millions for them. During this period, if the two of them wanted to develop their own businesses, Ye Dongsheng would not hesitate to help them.

As for Ah Hua, Ye Dongsheng did not give him any shares. He just wanted to train him to be the store manager and give him a big red envelope at the end of the year. This would be considered as a way to repay his kindness in bringing them to Lantau Island.

After all, Xiaofu and Wang Jianjun are friends who have been through life and death together, which is not comparable to Ahua.

Ye Dongsheng finished reading the account book in his hand and nodded with a smile: "Amei, very good, every entry is clear! I will give you a red envelope at the end of the year!"

"Thank you, Brother Sheng!" Ruan Mei smiled happily.

Then, she hesitated and said, "I want to take a day off tomorrow. Is that possible?"

Ye Dongsheng raised his head: "Hmm? Asking for leave? What's the matter?"

"My grandma and I have received the public housing grant. I want to take a day off and move tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Ye Dongsheng immediately smiled and said, "Hey, congratulations! Moving into a new house is such a happy occasion! I approve of your fake status!"

Then he immediately said, "This way, you don't have to find a moving company anymore. I'll lend you the spare car tomorrow and find a few more people to help you!"

Dongfeng Express actually only needs one vehicle to transport goods every day, but in order to prevent accidents, a spare vehicle is specially prepared, and the two vehicles are rotated regularly.

"Ah? Brother Sheng, there's no need for that. It's not good to affect the company..."

Seeing Ruan Mei's hesitation, Ye Dongsheng knew that she was tempted. After all, it could save some moving expenses!
"Hahaha, don't refuse. Go back and pack your things. I'll send the car over tomorrow!"

Ruan Mei immediately said happily: "Thank you, Brother Sheng!"

……

The next day, the wind was calm and the sun was beautiful.

"Wow, Mei, you're really going to move this old bed? Buy a new one!"

Ruan Mei immediately shook her head: "No, this bed is very comfortable to sleep on!"

Originally, Ye Dongsheng thought that the company's medium-sized chartered vehicle plus his own car should be enough, but he didn't expect Ruan Mei to take all her things with her when she moved, including the two beds for her and her grandmother.

Helpless, Ye Dongsheng could only ask Da Xia to find another car. Da Xia and a few of his younger brothers moved both beds up.

"Sister, mother-in-law, I can't bear to leave you!" The delicate little shrimp hugged Ruan Mei's legs and said sadly.

Ruan Mei squatted down and rubbed Xiao Xiami's head: "Sister is reluctant to part with Xiami~"

Little Shrimp's big, watery eyes were moist: "Sister Amei, can I come and play with you in the future?"

"Of course you can. I welcome you so much! Once I've decorated my new home, I'll invite you to be my guest!"

"Then let's make a promise~"

Ye Dongsheng also smiled as he watched the heartwarming scene of two girls, one big and one small, making pinky promises.

"Thank you so much, Prawn!"

"Mother-in-law, it's all my duty. I also want to thank you for taking care of Xiami for me!"

Then Da Xia looked distressed. The old lady moved away, and his wife died. Now he didn't know who would take care of Xiao Xia.

Ye Dongsheng came over and said, "It's time for your daughter to go to school. Find a good school for her!"

Da Xia scratched his head. He had been so busy with his clubs that he had left his daughter at home with his wife, and had never considered these things. Suddenly, the topic of his daughter going to school made his head even bigger. He had no idea about these things.

Ye Dongsheng patted Da Xia's shoulder and said, "Go back and ask your boss. He knows Huang Dazhuang, so finding a school shouldn't be a problem."

Da Xia showed a look of joy, yes, there is also Mr. Huang!

……

40 minutes later, Ye Dongsheng drove Ruan Mei, his mother-in-law and Da Xia, followed by two cars, to a public housing area.

There is a public housing unit of more than 8 square meters on the 20th floor, with one bedroom, one living room, one kitchen and one bathroom. Although it is small, it has everything. After putting everything in place, the whole house looks quite cozy.

Ruan Mei carried a bag of cold drinks and soda and distributed them to everyone: "Thank you everyone!"

Although she is stingy, everyone helps her for free, so she still understands the social etiquette.

"Thank you, Miss Ruan!" Ye Dongsheng turned on the TV and looked at the flickering colorful screen: "There seems to be something wrong with the TV."

Da Xia came over and patted the back of the TV a few times. "Strange, is it broken?"

Then he asked a few guys who were drinking soda, "Hey, did you guys accidentally break the TV while moving things?"

"No, Boss, we are all very careful!"

Da Xia said angrily: "Damn it! You can't even do such a small thing!"

"Wait a minute, I'll find a repairman!"

After saying that, Da Xia took a few of his younger brothers downstairs.

After a while, Da Xia came in with a black-headed, dirty young man.

Ye Dongsheng looked at the man's face, then looked at Da Xia, with a slightly strange expression. This must be Fang Zhanbo!

But the others didn't think anything of it. Da Xia patted Fang Zhanbo on the back of the head and said, "Boy, you said you could repair TVs. Go and see for yourself!"

Fang Zhanbo shrank his head timidly, with some anger in his eyes, but he didn't dare to say anything.

At this time, Fang Zhanbo was in a decadent stage. He was lazy and liked to play rogue. He had obviously fallen into Da Xia's hands and had just been taught a lesson.

He glanced at Ye Dongsheng and Ruan Mei in the room, then walked to the TV, opened the casing and fiddled with it for a while, and sure enough, he quickly repaired the TV.

Ruan Mei came over and took out her wallet: "Thank you, Master. How much is it?"

Fang Zhanbo glanced at the prawns and muttered, "50 yuan."

Ye Dongsheng changed the channel with the remote control, and then said casually:
"Hey, this TV won't break down after a while, right?"

Fang Zhanbo's expression suddenly changed, clearly having been caught on camera by Ye Dongsheng. He cried out inwardly, "Bad luck!" He had just been lectured by Da Xia, so naturally he wasn't convinced. He had deliberately left a flaw, which would continue to break down in a few days.

Ye Dongsheng looked at Fang Zhanbo with a half-smile. Originally, this kid had repaired the TV for Ruan Mei specifically with this as a backup plan, and then he kept relying on Ruan Mei all day long.

When Da Xia heard this, he frowned and immediately pinched Fang Zhanbo's neck:

"Hey, kid, you didn't do anything wrong, did you? If there's any problem with the TV again, I'll beat you up!"

Fang Zhanbo smiled awkwardly: "No, no, how could I dare! I, I'll check again!"

Big Prawn snorted coldly: "Don't play any tricks on me!"

Faced with the ferocious-looking prawn, Fang Zhanbo really didn't dare to have any bad thoughts anymore. He turned on the TV and repaired it honestly.

Seeing this, Ye Dongsheng nodded to Da Xia, who then threatened Fang Zhanbo, "Kid, I know where you're setting up your stall. There better be nothing wrong with the TV, or I'll come after you!"

Fang Zhanbo shook his head repeatedly, and only after seeing Da Xia waving his hand did he rush out.

"Mr. Ye, Big Shrimp, thank you so much for today. Otherwise, I don't know how long it would take for Ah Mei and I to finish this. You must stay for dinner!"

Ye Dongsheng smiled and said, "Mother-in-law, I won't be polite then! Ah Mei promised me that she would treat me to Hangzhou cuisine, and today I can finally fulfill my wish!"

Da Xia glanced at Ye Dongsheng and shook his hand with a very tactful look, saying, "Mother-in-law, my brother and I have things to do, so we won't stay! I'll bring Xia Mi over to play some other day!"

Having said that, Da Xia ignored everyone's attempts to keep him and rushed out, calling his younger brother.

Ye Dongsheng smiled and said, "I'll go see them off!"

In the aisle, Ye Dongsheng stuffed a few banknotes into Da Xia's hands and said, "Thank you for your hard work today. I'll treat you guys to a good meal!"

Da Xia accepted it with a chuckle: "Brother Sheng, I know you are the big boss, so I won't be polite with you!"

Ye Dongsheng smiled and nodded. He glanced at the figure wandering in the corridor and gestured to Da Xia, "That kid is still here. I think he has bad intentions!"

Da Xia turned his head suddenly and saw Fang Zhanbo standing at the corner of the corridor, looking over here. He immediately rushed over and kicked him: "Damn it! What are you still doing here? What evil thoughts are you up to!"

Fang Zhanbo screamed, "Ah! I didn't mean to! My house is right next door!"

Da Xia cursed angrily, "Fuck you! You used this excuse to deceive me. Do you think I'm a fool? I'll beat you to death!"

Fang Zhanbo rolled and crawled downstairs, and Da Xia and a few of his brothers chased after him. Soon, only the shouting of a few people was left.

Ye Dongsheng smiled as he listened to Fang Zhanbo's occasional screams. To be honest, he didn't have a good impression of Fang Zhanbo.

If Fang Zhanbo was not the protagonist, he would really be a very disgusting gambler and scoundrel. He cheated Ruan Mei out of hundreds of thousands of dollars that she had saved and used it to speculate in stocks, losing everything. Later, when her grandmother learned about this, she was so angry that she couldn't eat for several days and died of a heart attack in the elevator.

It can be said that all of Ruan Mei’s savings and loved ones are gone because of Fang Zhanbo!
Although he will no longer be as hopeless as he is now after a few years of growth, how many people around him are willing to let him grow up at the cost of destroying the families of those around him?
It’s best not to let Ruan Mei have anything to do with this kind of person.

When Ye Dongsheng returned to the room, his mother-in-law had already picked up the vegetable basket and said with a smile: "Mr. Ye, I'm going downstairs to buy vegetables first. You can have a good chat with Ah Mei~"

Ruan Mei immediately pulled her and said, "Grandma, you just got here, can you be alone?"

"No problem! Just stay at home and accompany Mr. Ye!" The mother-in-law said as she pushed Ruan Mei back to the room, closed the door and left.

Ruan Mei turned around and saw Ye Dongsheng looking at her with a smile. Thinking that there were only her and him at home, her heart beat faster for no reason.

Ruan Mei hurriedly took a deep breath to regulate her heartbeat and calm herself down. She didn't want to have a heart attack because of this.

Ye Dongsheng came over and asked with concern: "Amei, what's wrong with you?"

Ruan Mei turned around and smiled at Ye Dongsheng: "Brother Sheng, thank you so much today!
I contacted two moving companies a few days ago, and they were both very aggressive, charged high fees, and had bad attitudes!
I asked someone, and they even charged extra for tea and water, 50 yuan per person, otherwise they would quit halfway through the move, it's really too much..."

"Hmm? How do they charge?"

"A small package is 100, a medium package is 300, and a large package is 500. It clearly says it's all-inclusive! And they even charge for tea!" Ruan Mei was still a little indignant when she mentioned it.

Then she looked at Ye Dongsheng, who was stroking his chin and muttering:

"A moving company? That's a good business..."

PS: Fang Zhanbo: "Big Times"

(End of this chapter)