People in the Republic of China era began to rise from industry.

Hearing Lin Yi say that they should unite the textile industry to negotiate with the government and also persuade the government to reduce import tariffs on raw materials.

Sheng Aiyi was surprised for a moment, then smiled and shook her head.

Not entirely unexpected.

After all, Lin Yi chose to stand his ground against the Fenghua Metallurgical Plant.

His attitude toward Jinling was even worse, which, given his personality, was entirely reasonable.

Thinking it over, she reminded him, "You need to think carefully before you take this step. What will you face in the future?"

"If you want to get rich, how can you do it without taking risks?"

Lin Yi smiled and asked in return.

He wanted to expand and strengthen his business, and those gluttons in Jinling also wanted to control all the profitable industries.

This contradiction is simply irreconcilable.

He offended Song Wenchang because of the Yongli affair.

The matter at the metallurgical plant left Kong Yongzhi no opportunity to take advantage of it.

He had directly offended two of the four major families, and was already a thorn in their side.

If you have too many lice, you won’t be itchy. If you have too many debts, you won’t have to worry.

It's not like we'll miss out on this opportunity.

It's simply that the other party, in their anxiety and anger, chooses to physically eliminate themselves.

But this is a clandestine affair, and they would never do it openly.

With such restrictions in place, there's nothing to fear.

When soldiers come, I'll block them; when water comes, I'll dam it. As long as it's not the army, I can handle things at this stage.

Once the textile industry association gets started and achieves some results, his reputation will surely rise.

Those who covet him will only become more wary.

So after returning to China, what he needed to do was to quickly push this matter forward, the sooner the better.

"It's good that you're prepared."

Sheng Aiyi nodded and smiled, "I can participate in this matter, but only in the operation of the import and export company. I won't get involved in anything else."

"As for shares, they can only be less than yours."

"no problem."

Lin Yi readily agreed.

Although Sheng Aiyi made these remarks, she specifically emphasized that she was only involved in the management.

But both she and Lin Yi understood that as long as the Sheng family got involved, they would definitely be able to draw away some of the firepower.

Lin Yi's efforts to establish the association will be greatly facilitated by the Sheng family's involvement.

So, Miss Seven is a really good friend.

They seemed unprepared to help, but they actually provided a great deal of assistance.

As for the equity of the import and export company, according to Lin Yi's plan, all association members will be shareholders at that time.

But he is determined to retain control.

Sheng Aiyi becoming the second largest shareholder has no impact on him whatsoever.

Having settled the matter, Lin Yi stood up and said, "Then please arrange the boat as soon as possible, Miss Seven."

"the day after tomorrow."

Sheng Aiyi gave him a timeframe, then added, "Don't rush off. What exactly are your plans regarding the assistance you mentioned earlier?"

“I will lead the association to raise funds to lend to small factories that are unable to purchase new production lines.”

"However, they can only get a small portion of cash from the loan to purchase raw materials. The bulk of the money has to go to my textile equipment factory, which will then provide them with new production lines."

The manufacturer offers interest-free financial loans. Just ask yourself, how many people can withstand this killer move?

Hearing Lin Yi's words, Sheng Aiyi curled her lips and revealed a sarcastic expression: "You're quite the schemer."

"For a businessman, there's nothing he can't earn; there's only things he can't calculate."

Lin Yi chuckled...

Lin Yi left, but Sheng Aiyi remained seated on the sofa.

He casually stroked the Persian cat in his arms, his brows furrowed in thought.

Having known Lin Yi for so long, she understands him.

This guy likes to scheme and always thinks three steps ahead before doing anything.

Before he left, he chuckled and mentioned scheming, which immediately put Sheng Aiyi on alert.

I always feel that things are not that simple.

That guy's smugness was almost impossible to hide on his face.

If the goal was simply to secure a large number of orders for his textile equipment factory, he wouldn't have ended up like this.

She does have some talent when it comes to business.

After careful consideration, he quickly came to a conclusion.

Lin Yi is indeed trying to secure orders for his textile equipment factory, but his real purpose is to enter the banking industry!

The reason for resorting to this trick is simply to avoid being restrained by others.

After all, establishing a bank, whether in China or elsewhere, is not as simple as just having money.

Besides the various complicated procedures, the conflict with Jinling will also hinder him, not to mention the opposition from a large number of people in Shanghai's financial circles.

After all, the profits are limited, and having another bank means having another person to share the pie.

As long as he dares to open a bank, even without Jinling taking the lead, these people will throw all sorts of obstacles at him!

Realizing she had guessed Lin Yi's true scheme, Sheng Aiyi smiled and said, "What a cunning fellow."

……

Trains and passenger ships.

It was twenty days later when I returned to Shanghai.

Before the ship even docked, two convoys were already waiting at the pier.

"Mr. Lin!"

As the passenger ship docked, Liu Jing saw Lin Yi's figure appear on the gangway and called out, then ran over in a flash.

He was recalled to Shanghai by a telegram when Lin Yi left the United States.

My main task lately has been to conduct research on the textile industry.

To prepare for Lin Yi's establishment of an industry association.

"Old Liu."

Lin Yi shook hands with him, then turned to look at Sheng Aiyi and Meng Qianyu.

He smiled at Sheng Aiyi first, then his gaze settled on Meng Qianyu: "Miss Meng, farewell then."

"I'll treat you to dinner another time when I'm free, and you can't refuse then."

Sheng Aiyi turned her head away and ignored him.

Meng Qianyu simply smiled at him without saying a word.

On the way back, it was the same as when I went to the United States.

Lin Yi continued to use Meng Qianyu to amuse Sheng Aiyi, making the long voyage anything but boring.

However, Miss Sheng Qi was furious... This was Lin Yi's opinion.

Only Meng Qianyu knew that when someone was cursing, it actually sounded more like a coquettish complaint...

"How's it going?"

After completing the final provocation, Lin Yi got into the car and began asking questions.

"There are many supporters, but also some opponents."

Sitting in the passenger seat, Liu Jing reported on the current progress.

"No one objects to the establishment of the association, but some people have a lot of objections to raising funds to help those small factories."

"Yu Xingmin?"

Lin Yi called out names directly.

This guy is on his unfriendly list.

He looked down on the other person's character and vision, and he could guess that with Yu Xingmin's magnanimity, he probably wouldn't like a young man like him who had risen to prominence later.

If anyone opposes his plan, Yu Xingmin will definitely be among them.

Liu Jing nodded: "He was the one who opposed it the most."

"Moreover, during this period, he also lobbied everywhere, probably wanting to run for president of the association."

Hearing this, Lin Yi smiled wryly.

He initiated the formation of the association himself, and now he wants to run for president? He's clearly dreaming...