Volume 8 Final Chapter Chapter 1134: The Broken Empire
Hong Kong Island, Typhoon Shelter Pier.
Nan Yi and Xian Weimin sat on the pier, drinking beer and chatting about the business of Weimin Regeneration Group.
Xian Weimin pursed his lips towards Jiang Xuanyan who was not far away, "New girlfriend?"
"Don't worry about her, just do your thing."
"You're amazing. Last time I found a model, and before I did anything, Peiyu came over after smelling the scent and made a fuss for several days. Boss, I can't learn from you." Xian Weimin shook his head, still feeling scared.
"Weimin, you disappoint me so much. I have always regarded you as a model of a good man. Every time I stand in front of you, I feel ashamed. But...tsk tsk tsk, it turns out that you are not a good person either." Nan Yi leaned towards Xian Weimin and gossiped, "Tell me what the model looks like."
"Pujie, stop being such a gossip."
"I'm not a gossip, I'm just curious. This is the first time I've heard of you having affairs with other women since you got married. Hurry up and satisfy my curiosity."
"Fuck, I surrender to you." Xian Weimin was helpless and could only say, "A girl named Yang, from the mainland."
"Fuck, you scumbag, you have the guts to lay your hands on a little girl."
"Let me tell you again, nothing happened between her and me." Xian Weimin said sternly.
"Okay, okay, stop talking nonsense and get down to business."
"Fuck, you are right both ways."
"Hahaha……"
The two of them made a fuss for a while, and then Xian Weimin continued to talk about business.
"The German subsidiary of Nichizuru Kaisha, Revein, has signed cooperation agreements with AEG, Bosch, Siemens, and several other electrical appliance manufacturers and distributors. The used home appliances recycled by the sales companies through the "old for new" program will be transported to Revein for processing, and we can receive recycling fees.
In several residential communities in large cities, Levien has also set up waste recycling centers. Communities can pay the recycling fees directly to Levien, or they can include the recycling fees in their domestic waste fees.
Scrap metal, glass, paper and man-made materials are handled in a similar way. Levien has signed an agreement with ThyssenKrupp Steel's recycling department, and all scrap steel will be sent there.
Levien has a good future. Did you see last year's profit and loss statement? "
Nan Yi nodded, "87.52 million euros, a good result."
"The profits are good, but the competition is fierce. Since Germany enacted the Renewable Energy Law in 2000, recycling companies have been able to receive government subsidies, which has increased our competition. Our government relations in Germany are not so good, so subsequent expansion will be a bit difficult."
"I can provide a little help in terms of government relations. So, you can send me Ueda Masao's email address tomorrow and continue."
"We have already entered Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland, countries that place a high emphasis on waste recycling. Once we have established a foothold in these countries, we will expand to other European countries. This process will take three to four years . Don't have too high expectations, as the business prospects in other countries cannot be compared with Germany."
"Don't think I'm ignorant, kid. I know the situation in Europe well. Since the establishment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the United Nations has paid enough attention to the world's carbon dioxide emissions.
Then in 1992, the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) was passed by the United Nations General Assembly. Last year, the Kyoto Protocol officially came into effect, requiring developed country parties to comply with emission reduction targets. Environmental protection will be increasingly valued in countries around the world. You will see that the carbon emission indicators that are being prepared now may be traded in the future. Keep an eye on it.”
Xian Weimin said with emotion: "Nan Yi, you are really good. You know as much about the industry as I do. How much time do you spend reading documents every day?"
"If I don't keep a closer eye on you, what if you try to deceive me?"
"Forget it." Xian Weimin took out a document from his bag. "You can read the domestic part yourself. There is too much content. I will save my breath."
Nan Yi took the file and complained, "What did Dante say? There is no trash in the world, only treasures that are placed in the wrong place. When I saw you in the ditch, I knew you were a good trash picker. Look, your trash has been placed in the right place, and it has instantly become a rare treasure."
"If you continue to insult me, be careful that I ask the accountant to make a mistake in a decimal point." Xian Weimin said with a smile.
"As long as you click to the right, the accountant can count as many digits as you want." Nan Yi said, looking at the documents, "Carrying bags, collecting scraps, everyone is making a living. If you don't make a living, it will be difficult to support your wife and children... How is Baoshen Holdings' layout in Xudu?"
"Everything is going well. Our Dazhou Metal in Dazhou Town, Xudu has established a firm foothold in the fields of stainless steel, recycled aluminum, recycled copper, and recycled magnesium. This year's revenue is expected to exceed 6 billion. Once we expand our scale, our revenue will increase exponentially."
"The amount sounds impressive, but don't be blinded by the results. The threshold for rag picking is low. Although the national legislation has set a threshold for entry, not many people care. Newcomers still squeeze in with tens of thousands of dollars. What did the newspaper say... Oh, the rag pickers, it is said that there are 100,000 rag pickers in Beijing, and 200,000 people engaged in waste recycling, and they can pick up 3 billion every year."
Xian Weimin interrupted, "It's more than 3 billion. Last year, our revenue in Beijing alone was more than 1.3 billion, and our market share is less than 25%."
"As for newspapers, the data can only be used as a reference. As you said, our market share is less than a quarter. Think about it, it has been so many years since we started to pick up scraps. It has been nearly 25 years. Only the first ten years were a big step forward. In the next fifteen years, every step forward was full of hardships.
The traditional model of picking up scraps has reached saturation. Next, we will not only focus on further expansion, but also put a lot of energy into transformation. The model of buying and selling and making a profit from the price difference is a bit outdated. Our business model needs to be diversified and linked to art and handicrafts. "
Xian Weimin: "We have been exploring the art model. The group has maintained contact with some pioneering artists in Europe and the United States. Using waste materials to create artworks or creative furniture is what the group plans to do next. If you turn to the last two pages, there is a plan to work with environmental organizations to organize several environmental performance art exhibitions. As for handicrafts, I really can't think of any big plans."
“The idea of creative home furnishings is good, but I think the market prospects are not very big and we can’t absorb too many products. For the current scale of Weimin Recycling Group, it is more appropriate for us to set up an independent company to speculate on the concept of environmental protection and pin the profit point on the company’s market value.
This is one point. Secondly, you can explore the combination of creative furniture arrangement and DIY. When you have time, browse the Internet more often to see what young people are paying attention to now, and listen to the ideas of young people in the group.
'Do It Yourself', DIY has become a fashion, just go to YouTube and see how many views DIY videos have. "
"Okay, I have an idea." Xian Weimin sighed, "It seems that I still have to work hard. I have been in the industry for a long time, but I didn't expect some of the things you said."
"Hahaha, Comrade Xian Weimin, don't make it hard on yourself. How can a mere mortal like you compare to a genius like me?"
"Okay, okay, just shut up." Xian Weimin picked up the wine glass and gestured to Nan Yi, "Early next month, Peiyu's Song Porcelain will have a fashion show in Paris, remember to show your support."
"Okay." Nan Yi took a sip of wine and said seriously, "Today is probably the last time I will formally discuss work with you. From now on, my son Youwei will be the one to connect with you. As an elder, you should bear with me."
"I envy you. You can hand over your shift so early. I still have a long time to wait." Xian Weimin said sourly.
"Take your time. You won't be late by a few years. Okay, I'll take the information back and email it to you later tomorrow." Nan Yi pointed at Jiang Xuanyan, "I'll go over to accompany my girlfriend, and you can go away quietly."
"Yan Jiachan, believe it or not, I will sue you."
Nan Yi stood up and waved his hand, "Don't worry about me, wash your crotch first. What's Yang, GiGi? Lucy? Mary? Angela?"
"Bitch."
"Bitch Yang, what a fashionable name."
As he spoke, Nan Yi had already come to Jiang Xuanyan, who was drawing on the table with water out of boredom.
"Boring?"
Seeing Nan Yi, Jiang Xuanyan instantly revived, "Yes, Brother Zhen, are you done?"
"I'm done." Nan Yi stroked Jiang Xuanyan's face and smiled, "You have two choices next. Go to the bar in Lan Kwai Fong, or go to the casino in Macau to play slot machines."
Jiang Xuanyan hung around Nan Yi's neck and said coquettishly, "Bars are everywhere. I want to go to Aomen."
"Okay, let's go to Macau." Nan Yi held Jiang Xuanyan's armpits and lifted her up, "Let's go to the airport now."
"Do we need to take a plane to go to Macau?"
"Heliport."
"Huh? By helicopter?"
Every word Jiang Xuanyan spoke was laced with excitement, and this excitement lasted all the way to the helipad. Once she got on the helicopter and saw it take off, she couldn't help but shout.
"Ah...Brother Zhen, I'm on a helicopter, ah...I'm so excited!"
Nan Yi smiled knowingly on the side. Jiang Xuanyan's performance was similar to the first time he rode a helicopter in his previous life. He also wanted to shout, but was afraid of embarrassment, so he kept the shouting in his heart and did not release it outwardly.
Jiang Xuanyan had shouted enough before she started to care about other things.
"Brother Zhen, how much does a flight cost?"
"It's not easy to calculate. There are many aspects involved, such as fuel costs, wear and tear, maintenance, flight routes, etc. "
"Ah? Why is it so complicated? Can't the airline give a total figure?"
Nan Yi said calmly: "My own helicopter."
"Ah, your own?" Jiang Xuanyan leaned towards Nan Yi, "Brother Zhen, how much money do you have? Do you have 5 billion?"
"Why do you ask?"
"Airplanes are so expensive. You have your own plane, so you must have more money than I thought."
Nan Yi pinched Jiang Xuanyan's nose and said, "Who told you that airplanes are expensive? The helicopter you are sitting in is not enough to buy your Ferrari."
"Really?" Jiang Xuanyan widened her eyes in disbelief.
Nan Yi gave him an affirmative look.
Jiang Xuanyan was filled with regret when she heard this. "I should have known not to buy a car. It would have been much better to buy a helicopter."
"There will be a chance. When Zhenxuan Pictures makes money..." Nan Yi stopped what he was about to say and changed his words: "When Zhenxuan Pictures makes money, I will buy you one."
Originally, Nan Yi wanted to stimulate Jiang Xuanyan's desire to make money, but then he thought that she didn't have the qualities to do so at all.
"Brother Zhen, you are so nice!"
Jiang Xuanyan was extremely happy, secretly thankful that she had found the right person and climbed the right high branch.
