Dreaming back to 1949, the great powers were there to deceive us
Chapter 42: Followers
It was already late, the lights in Shanghai were bright, and the scenery of the city that never sleeps was unique.
In front of a small shop in Bagou Lane, a middle-aged man was beating a gong and shouting loudly,
"Eggs are coming, eggs are coming!"
Soon, a crowd gathered and surrounded the man.
"Hey bro, where are the eggs?"
The middle-aged man stopped beating the gong and replied,
“I’ll send it out in a minute!”
"Don't you want money?"
"Yes, not a penny!"
When the middle-aged man saw that there were more than a hundred people gathered, he immediately put down the gong, raised the paper trumpet, and shouted loudly,
"Fellow villagers, dear neighbors, we are Feng Dazhang, the manager of Merrill Lynch. You can also call me Dazhang. To provide welfare for the people of Shanghai, our company has launched a ship ticket insurance policy. The policy is valid for six months, and upon maturity, the insurance money will be doubled back. If war breaks out, you will be entitled to purchase a ship ticket. If you do not decide to purchase, our company will buy it back at double the price!"
The crowd immediately began to whisper. Within a day, the news that someone was impersonating their company had spread throughout the streets and alleys of Shanghai.
The two protagonists involved: the Green Gang and Deputy Mayor Liu, became the gossip of the people after dinner.
A bold person in the crowd asked,
"Sir, you are not lying!"
Feng Dazhang was not angry at all, but explained with a smile,
"Of course not. We are fundamentally different from those scammers. They pretend to be TA, but we are Merrill Lynch. If they were trying to scam people, who would use their own name?"
This explanation is not enough to reassure the people.
"How can Merrill Lynch guarantee that you won't run away after we pay the premium? We haven't heard of Merrill Lynch before!"
Feng Dazhang pointed at the employees around him and said,
"Merrill Lynch, of course, can't compare to TA in scale. Our registered capital is only a little over a million dollars. It's normal you haven't heard of Merrill Lynch, as we're a new company. Actually, it's understandable. A week ago, had anyone heard of TA? Look at our employees now. Xiao Wang, say hello to everyone!"
A simple-minded young man raised his hand and waved to everyone.
Feng Dazhang continued,
"Xiao Wang lives in Lotus Lane, not far from here. You can go check it out!"
Feng Dazhang pointed at a young man and shouted,
"Eggplant, say hello to everyone!"
Another young man raised his hand. He was much smarter and shouted,
"My neighbors, my name is Gong Hanyu, nicknamed Eggplant. I live in Xili Lane and am a full-time employee of Merrill Lynch."
Gong Hanyu was very happy because the treatment at Merrill Lynch was very good. The monthly salary was as high as 40 oceans, and he could also advance half a month's salary in advance.
Feng Dazhang put the paper trumpet to his lips and shouted,
"The biggest difference between our company and theirs is that Merrill Lynch is a local company, rooted in Shanghai, and dedicated to serving our neighbors. As the saying goes, the monk may run away, but the temple cannot. So, what is there to worry about?"
Everyone in the crowd started whispering again, and one of the old men asked,
"Then why do you sell it at night?"
Scammers pretending to be from TA's company usually operate at night.
Feng Dazhang laughed heartily.
"I know everyone has doubts in their hearts. If you are worried, you can come back tomorrow during the day and see if we are still there."
“When will the eggs be distributed?”
Feng Dazhang was not in a hurry, and his face was full of smiles.
“Send it, send it now!”
"Everyone line up! One per person, 500 in total, while they last!"
Everyone rushed forward, not caring whether it was a scam or not, and wanted to get the eggs first. It was a good deal, and it would be a waste if they didn't take it, but it would be a waste if they did.
Feng Dazhang held a loudspeaker and walked among the crowd, promoting his work.
"Our Merrill Lynch company has a policy limit of 50 dollars. You can't afford to lose money or be cheated. Follow us. You won't get rich, but you can still make a small fortune. Starting tomorrow at 10 o'clock, our company's policy will be officially on sale. Each person is limited to one purchase. Anyone who buys a policy will receive eggs..."
Suddenly, in the distance, a "beep" whistle sound was heard, getting closer and closer.
"The patrol is coming!"
Someone shouted, and the crowd suddenly became lively. They wanted to see how Merrill Lynch would respond.
In order to prove his innocence, Deputy Mayor Liu, one of the protagonists of the rumor, became furious and gave the police a death order to solve the case within a time limit.
Therefore, even at night, there are still plainclothes police and patrol officers patrolling the streets.
Two patrolmen in police uniforms, holding batons, ran out of breath.
The General Administration stipulates that if fraud occurs again in someone's jurisdiction, the person responsible will be dismissed on the spot. The various branches are under great pressure and have assigned the task to each patrol officer to strictly prevent fraud!
Feng Dazhang was fearless and faced the patrolmen, constantly fanning them to cool them down.
"Boss, thank you for your hard work. We are from Merrill Lynch and have filed a police report!"
The leading patrolman was furious, but he didn't care whether it was filed or not, and he scolded,
"What do you want to do by gathering so late at night and acting so secretly?"
Feng Dazhang stuffed a few dollars into the bag calmly and said with an apologetic smile,
"The boss taught us a lesson. We will definitely pay attention next time. Please do us the honor of coming in for a drink and, by the way, give us some guidance. We are all honest businessmen and are not very familiar with the law."
The patrolman was very satisfied with his attitude, and since his throat was on fire, he just went along with it.
"Okay, let's check and see if there are any violations!"
Feng Dazhang shouted quickly,
"Neighbors, let us give a warm round of applause to welcome the bosses to inspect our work!"
After he finished speaking, he led the applause. Unfortunately, only Merrill Lynch employees followed suit, and the applause was sparse.
Feng Dazhang was very dissatisfied and shouted,
"Whoever claps loudest gets an extra egg!"
Now, everyone was extremely enthusiastic, and thunderous applause echoed throughout the alley.
The two patrolmen were very satisfied. The leader put his hands together and said loudly,
"The police department attaches great importance to the safety of everyone's property. If you find any fraud, please report it to the police station immediately and we will deal with it as soon as possible."
He was responded with even warmer applause, which was, of course, the result of Feng Dazhang's conducting.
Two patrolmen walked into the storefront with a heroic and proud look.
"Show me your ID. If you're suspected of fraud, you know the consequences!"
Another patrolman produced chains, rattling them.
If the other party does not cooperate, he will arrest them on the spot!
Feng Dazhang took out the documents he had prepared long ago, handed them over respectfully, and whispered,
"Commander Tang is one of the shareholders of this company!"
The patrolman's hands trembled and the documents almost fell to the ground.
Commander Tang is a big shot, even Director Mao of the General Administration doesn't dare to offend him.
Feng Dazhang's documents are quite complete. The establishment of companies in the Republic of China was relatively relaxed, even for insurance, one of the financial industries.
There are generally six steps to apply for a business license.
1. Determine the company name and business scope: Choose an appropriate company name and clearly specify the type of insurance business you will operate, such as property insurance, life insurance, etc. (The same company may not operate both property insurance and life insurance).
2. Prepare relevant documents: Usually, you need to prepare documents such as the company's articles of association, shareholder register, list of directors and supervisors, and certificate of registered capital.
3. Apply for registration with government departments: The specific registration department may vary from region to region. Generally, you can submit your application to the local business registration bureau or financial regulatory agency.
4. Pay the registration fee: Pay the corresponding registration fee according to local regulations.
5. Waiting for approval: Registration applications are subject to approval procedures, and the approval time may vary.
6. Obtain business license.
This was the same process when TA registered their company. However, it was a special case and they got the business license in just half a day.
While the patrolman was checking the documents, Feng Dazhang took advantage of the opportunity and shouted to the crowd,
"Neighbors, weren't you worried that Merrill Lynch was a scam? Now that the CEOs have come to investigate, we at Merrill Lynch can finally clear our name! In broad daylight and clear sky..."
How could the two patrolmen possibly tell whether the document was real or fake? Out of caution, they politely asked Feng Dazhang to return to the police station for questioning.
When he reached the door, Feng Dazhang shouted,
"The bosses asked me to explain this out of concern for everyone's property safety. I hope everyone won't take it too seriously!"
The leading patrolman was afraid that Meilin really had a powerful background, so he also explained a few words.
"Manager Feng is right. We just asked him to go back and verify the situation!"
After Feng Dazhang arranged his work, he happily followed the patrolman.
These scenes, in the eyes of ordinary people, have different meanings. However, no one thinks too much about it and continues to queue up to receive eggs.
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