Hong Kong Variety Show: From Little Brother to Big Boss

Liu Xu smiled and responded, "It seems that my arrival has disturbed your business conversation with A Ming?

Without waiting for Li Ming to speak, Qian Lin quickly waved his hands and explained: "No, no. We are just discussing some matters related to purchasing."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xu slowly walked to the sofa and asked everyone to sit down.

He snapped his fingers lightly, pointed at Li Ming, and smiled: "Ah Ming, it's a good thing that you are here too, so I don't have to go to the beverage company to find you tomorrow."

Li Ming's eyes flashed with confidence when he heard this. He looked at Liu Xu seriously and said firmly: "Brother Xu, if you have any tasks, just give them to me. I promise to complete the tasks and live up to your trust."

Liu Xu held Li Ming's shoulder as he was about to stand up, and said helplessly, "You know my temper. You don't have to act like a chicken with blood. Just sit down and talk."

Li Ming scratched his head and smiled innocently. While secretly marveling at Liu Xu's arm strength, he obediently stopped the action of wanting to stand up.

Then, Liu Xu turned his gaze to Qian Lin gently, his eyes showing genuine admiration: "Before coming to your office, I specially inspected the workshop."

"I am deeply satisfied with the clean and orderly workshop environment and the workers' enthusiasm for work."

"Director Qian, you have run this brewery very successfully. You have worked so hard during this period."

Faced with his boss's praise, Qian Lin's face did not show the slightest bit of pride.

On the contrary, his face was full of joy and gratitude: "It's not hard, not hard at all, boss. As the director of the brewery, these are my duties."

He paused, his voice filled with excitement and sincerity: "You not only rescued me from the plight of unemployment in Hong Kong Island, but also helped me get rid of the shadow of bankruptcy."

"It also provides a valuable job opportunity for my son who has nothing to do all day."

"In the face of your deep kindness, I can only repay you by doing my best to manage the brewery. Whenever I think of this, I feel deeply guilty."

Hearing this, Liu Xu curled up a faint smile and gently patted Qian Lin's shoulder.

His tone was full of understanding and comfort: "Director Qian, please don't say that. The fact that you can manage the brewery in an orderly manner is already a great help to me."

He changed the subject and his expression became serious:

"I came here mainly to find out whether the brewery has encountered any harassment from community members during this period, and what the production and financial situation of the beer is like."

Qian Lin shook his head slightly, glanced at Li Ming beside him, and responded in a steady voice:

"Regarding those gang members, at first there were indeed two groups of people who tried to cause trouble for our winery. But whenever I mentioned your name, boss, they immediately retreated on their own initiative."

“To this day, no gang members come to the winery to cause trouble.”

"As for the production of beer in our factory, since we signed the supply contract with your Dongsheng Beverage Company, our beer sales have been rising steadily."

"However, despite the surge in market demand, our production lines have always maintained efficient and stable operation without any bottlenecks."

"As for the financial situation, it's even more encouraging." There was a hint of excitement in Qian Lin's voice.

"From the net profit of HK$1 million when we started in April, it has climbed to HK$1.5 million this month, an astonishing 50% growth."

Liu Xu highly praised this achievement, with a satisfied look in his eyes.

The annual profit of Hong Kong Island's local beer market is approximately HK$20 million, and his share of HK$1.5 million is close to 10% of the market share.

This is undoubtedly an achievement to be proud of.

After understanding the situation of the brewery, Liu Xu turned his attention to Li Ming, with a hint of anticipation in his tone:

"Ah Ming, since you happen to be here right now, please share with us the latest news and operating conditions of your beverage company."

While Qian Lin was reporting on the situation at the brewery, Li Ming had quickly sorted out the beverage company's profit data in his mind and was ready to report to Liu Xu at any time.

Therefore, as soon as Liu Xu finished speaking, Li Ming began to report on the situation of the beverage company with full confidence.

"Brother Xu, our beverage company's profit in April, after deducting labor costs and shipping expenses, reached three million Hong Kong dollars."

"In May, thanks to your successful expansion of the business in the 'Vietnam Gang' region, Brother Xu, the company's profits increased to HK$3.2 million."

"And this month, I successfully negotiated the exclusive right to supply liquor to Hongfei for 30,000 Hong Kong dollars."

"Therefore, I estimate that the profit for June should be around HK$3.5 million."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xu frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about something.

He asked tentatively: "Is this Hong Fei you are talking about the one we defeated without a fight in Yau Ma Tei?"

Li Ming nodded, with a look of admiration on his face: "Yes, it's him."

"After being driven out of Yau Ma Tei by you, he quickly moved to Sham Shui Po and defeated Zheng Chunbao of Hongtai when he was off guard, and occupied his territory."

After listening to Hong Fei's story, Liu Xu's frown gradually relaxed. Although there had been no direct conflict between him and Hong Fei, he had occupied the other's territory after all, so he could not help but have some concerns in his heart.

However, since the exclusive rights to Hongfei’s liquor were not calculated, that’s good.

Thinking of the changing situation in Hong Kong Island recently, Liu Xu reminded Li Ming: "For safety reasons, if you have any business to discuss recently, it is best to do it on our territory."

"The situation in Hong Kong has been very turbulent recently," Liu Xu continued, "Last night, there was a fierce fight between the Hongxing and Dongxing gangs."

"Although Hongxing did not gain any advantage, the battle between the two sides has aroused the desire of other societies to make moves."

Li Ming was touched when he heard this, and nodded solemnly: "Okay, Brother Xu. I will stay in Yau Ma Tei in the near future and will never cause any trouble to you."

Seeing this, Liu Xu couldn't help but smile: "What trouble can you cause me? In the current Hong Kong underworld, there are only a handful of people who I am really afraid of."

Realizing that he had made a slip of the tongue, Li Ming smiled awkwardly and expressed his apology to Liu Xu with his expression and voice. Liu Xu generously waved his hand, indicating that he didn't care.

Then, Liu Xu looked around the office, with a puzzled look on his face, and asked Qian Lin: "When I just passed by my father's office, I found that he was not in it."

"Do you know where he went?"

Qian Lin's face flashed with embarrassment, and he whispered back, "Your father must have been taken to Chengmen Park by my son Qian Hailai to go fishing."

Seeing Liu Xu's puzzled expression, Qian Lin quickly explained: "Your father was always restless when he was in the factory. He often walked around the factory with a cane looking for work."

"I couldn't stop him, and I was worried that he might get hurt, so I asked my son Qian Hai to try to take him fishing. Now every afternoon has become your father's fishing time."

"Alai is the driver I specially arranged for your father. Although he is a bit lively and active, don't worry, as long as I tell him to do something, he will definitely carry it out seriously."