Reborn in 1999: Starting as a black marketeer

Wang Feiyang only has a few acquaintances in Moscow now.

Zhang Liang, Guo Juan, and Hu Xiaoyun are three people who are quite close. After all, they have been classmates in China for several months and have gotten along quite well.

Then there are Liu Jianjun, Liu Yingying, and Zhang Zhongguo. These three are all new acquaintances, and their reasons for becoming familiar with Wang Feiyang vary. Some are naturally outgoing and sociable, some feel a connection with Wang Feiyang, and some are even attracted to his "good looks"...

In any case, Wang Feiyang's career has officially started, and when he needs help, he can only turn to these few people.

Many people might think that they should handle their own problems and not bother others, especially since the other person is not that close to them and is just an ordinary classmate or friend.

But Wang Feiyang didn't think that way. If he wanted to succeed, he had to make the most of all the resources at hand and not give up as long as there was even the slightest possibility!

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to start from scratch and amass a fortune of hundreds of millions in his previous life.

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That evening, dormitory 706, where Wang Feiyang lived, was bustling with activity, as all six of them were present.

Today's meal was even more lavish than last night's. Wang Feiyang made a special trip to the supermarket in the afternoon and bought a lot of things, including chicken, fish, and beef. Zhang Liang and the others ate to their hearts' content.

When they had almost finished eating, Wang Feiyang raised his glass to everyone and said, "As you all know, I brought a batch of goods to Moscow, and I'm planning to start a company to operate it. Now there's a money-making opportunity in front of you all; you can consider it helping me out..."

At this point, Zhang Liang eagerly interjected, asking, "A money-making opportunity? How do I make money?"

Wang Feiyang smiled and said slowly, "To be honest, I'm a little short of start-up capital for my company, and I hope those of you with spare money can help me raise some."

When they heard that Wang Feiyang wanted to borrow money, some people's expressions became a little unnatural. This is only natural; these days, it's not that easy to borrow money from someone. Helping you is a favor, not helping you is a matter of principle.

"However, I won't let everyone help for nothing. The loan will be for three months, and I'll give you 10% interest! That means if you lend me $10,000 now, I'll pay you back $11,000 in three months!"

Instantly, everyone's eyes widened. 10% interest in just three months?!

This is almost as high as loan shark interest...

In fact, Wang Feiyang had considered letting everyone invest in the company, but after careful consideration, he felt that using the "high-interest loan" method was simpler, more direct, and more likely to dispel everyone's concerns.

After all, if you're talking about shares, then it's an investment, which means there's risk involved!

For Zhang Liang and his classmates, as students, the money in their hands is for their tuition and living expenses, and they absolutely cannot afford to lose it.

Hearing about a 10% interest rate for three months, Zhang Liang and Guo Juan were immediately tempted. They might not be able to come up with 10,000 US dollars, but they could manage 5,000 US dollars. After all, they had brought a year and a half's worth of tuition and living expenses with them. If they lent Wang Feiyang 5,000 US dollars, they could get 5500 US dollars back in three months!

However, they still had some concerns, but were too embarrassed to say them out loud. They looked at each other, hesitating.

"If you have any concerns, feel free to speak up. When it comes to money, it's best to be cautious," Wang Feiyang said proactively.

Zhang Zhongguo was more straightforward. He frowned and asked, "Feiyang, to be honest, several thousand US dollars is not a small matter for everyone. I need to be careful and ask you a few questions. I hope you don't mind."

"Haha, it's only right, of course I don't mind. If you have any questions, just ask me, Brother Zhang," Wang Feiyang said with a hearty laugh.

"Alright, first and foremost, how can you guarantee that you'll repay everyone's loaned money in full within three months?! If your company is doing well and making money, there won't be a problem, but what if your company isn't doing well and you're not making money?" Zhang Zhongguo asked bluntly.

This is what everyone is most worried about.

High interest rates are certainly desirable, but the safety of your principal is the most important thing!

While you're eyeing someone else's interest, is it possible that they're eyeing your principal...?

Wang Feiyang nodded and said earnestly, "Yes, this is a crucial question. But everyone doesn't need to worry about that..."

As he spoke, he got up and took a file folder from the side. He took out several documents and handed them to Zhang Zhongguo, explaining, "These are the invoices for my shipment and the freight forwarding company's receipt, which prove that my shipment is worth 400,000 RMB. It has now arrived in Moscow, and you can pick up the goods directly with this receipt."

Zhang Zhongguo took it and looked at it carefully. It was indeed as Wang Feiyang had said. The others also peeked at it. Although they couldn't understand it, they felt much more at ease seeing the official document and the red seal on it.

"Hmm, this proves you have 400,000 worth of goods, but that's not the same as money, so..." Zhang Zhongguo asked doubtfully.

"The goods have all arrived here, so waiting is also a form of payment."

The reason I chose to start a company instead of going to the big market, as you probably know, is simply because I wanted to earn more money. This batch of goods isn't unsellable in the big market, it's just that it wouldn't fetch a good price.

Even in the worst-case scenario where the company can't sell the goods, I can still sell them at a low price in the market and at least break even.

To be honest, today at the market, I met that Mr. Liu, who introduced me to a friend who was willing to buy my goods at cost price, but I didn't agree.

So, everyone doesn't need to worry about my repayment ability, right?

"Of course, if the money you lend me exceeds the value of this shipment, then it's indeed not very safe."

Wang Feiyang explained with a smile, appearing as if he had everything under control.

Zhang Zhongguo nodded slowly. He believed what Wang Feiyang said. After all, there were 400,000 yuan worth of goods. It wasn't like he was getting something for nothing, so there was still a lot of security.

"There's another problem. We might not be able to raise much money. If we can only raise twenty or thirty thousand US dollars, will Feiyang be able to start your company? After all, starting a company is different from sharing a stall in a big market. That requires renting an office building and hiring employees," Zhang Zhongguo continued to ask.

Wang Feiyang took out another document from the file bag and said with a smile:

"Twenty or thirty thousand US dollars is enough; to be honest, any more wouldn't be necessary. The biggest cost of starting a company is probably office space, and you can't hire many employees, and their salaries aren't very high."

However, the office space issue has been resolved. This is the lease agreement for the office space at the Alpha Hotel next to the market, which my friend Liu sublet to me. He has already paid the rent, so I can use it for now.