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Volume 1: Living in troubled times Chapter 35: Signs of turmoil

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    In the ups and downs of the business world, Great Wall Company made a fortune from real estate, while textile, clothing and toy factories stepped into the spring breeze of labor-intensive industries and moved to the next level.  Even Master Meng Food Co., Ltd. has achieved great success in launching new products, and together with chain convenience stores, it has shown a good momentum of development.

    ¡°If we look at his net worth, Meng Youtian has already entered the ranks of billionaires, ranking among the first group of Hong Kong¡¯s richest people.  But there were no Forbes or other rankings at that time, and Meng Youtian was happy to keep a low profile to avoid being targeted by bad guys.

    In 1961, Meng Youtian¡¯s eldest daughter graduated from the School of Business Administration of the University of Hong Kong and began to gradually take over the business of more than 20 chain convenience stores in Hong Kong.

    When the children grew up, Meng Youtian did not accept his elders, but he could not help feeling that a new generation was growing up rapidly, and his energy and knowledge were beyond his comparison.  Perhaps he had influence on his child's choice of major before, but the child is sensible, studies hard, and sets a good example for the younger siblings below.  In asking her to take over a big industry, Meng Youtian also meant to encourage her, so that the next few children would be more motivated.

    "In the Meng family, as long as you are capable, no matter you are a boy or a girl, you can take charge of the family business." Meng Youtian once said this in front of the children more than once, "If you are not successful, don't think that I can tolerate you being a prodigal."  I donated everything and left you no money at all."

    Those who felt quite pressured by this were naturally Meng Youtian's sons, and even their mothers became strict, hoping that their sons would be more promising.

    "You are not required to be excellent every year like Da Ya. But you all have to get a college diploma." Faced with the harshness of several wives, Meng Youtian had to come out to re-explain his policy to his children, "In the future, you will be in politics.  , or in business, or if you have other ideals, this university diploma is a stepping stone, a passport for you to mix in the upper class. Dad has worked hard to lay a good foundation for you, so that you can have a higher level.  You have to cherish it. You have to work hard."

    "What about you? Don't push your children too much, don't put too much pressure on them." Meng Youtian also imparted educational concepts to several wives, "In terms of study, don't always compare with the big girls. It's better to get a top grade.  Children. My property and money will be divided between the four of you from now on. You will leave it to whoever has the talent to take care of it. Do you have to let all the children learn business? Go  Be a businessman? They have their own preferences, let them develop it. Wouldn't it be great to be a lawyer, a scientist, a doctor, or a political official in the future? "

    When it comes to this, everyone will understand.  Liu Feng has an old man from Jiulongtang in the company, so he doesn't have to take care of it himself; Zijuan and Xiaoman have already taken care of each other, and are familiar with and mastered the management and operation of the industry in their hands; Axiu is not good at economic affairs and has never had any problems.  Intervene in company affairs.  Da Ya undoubtedly took over her mother's role and took over an industry.

    It¡¯s a pity that the eldest girl is a girl. As a mother, Axiu firmly opposes her daughter leaving her side.  Meng Youtian had to select people from the company to form a capable team and go to Singapore to buy real estate and develop.  Although Singapore was not yet independent at this time, it was fully autonomous and had just established an Economic Development Authority to attract investment.

    The policies for foreign investment are preferential and labor costs are low.  Singapore is also a major re-export trade center for Indonesia and Malaysia, and Great Wall Industrial has considerable experience in export-oriented, labor-intensive industries.  Transferring and expanding industries is one of Meng Youtian's strategies for seeking insurance.

    The majority of the people there are Chinese, and there is little difficulty in adapting to the language and habits. It should be a quiet place to take shelter from the wind.  As the domestic situation changed, Meng Youtian had to take preventive measures in advance, not only for himself but also for his family.

    The signs of turmoil have already appeared. From 1959 to 1961, it was the time when the third wave of people fleeing Hong Kong broke out.  At this time, Hong Kong's light industry was beginning to take off. Factories needed a large number of young and strong young people, and new immigrants helped reduce wage costs.  Therefore, the Hong Kong government adopts a "hold-out policy", that is, if stowaways successfully reach the city, they will not be deported and will be issued identity cards.  The difficulties of life and the welcoming attitude of the Hong Kong government have caused a large number of mainland people to flock to Hong Kong.

    ¡° Meng Youtian did his best to help these compatriots who entered Hong Kong.  On the one hand, we try to recruit as many compatriots who have entered Hong Kong to work in the factory, and on the other hand, we use our own money to distribute some food to those who have just arrived in Hong Kong.

    "We can also provide greater help. For example, can you take out some of the rent-collecting houses in your hands and let them live in them temporarily." Obviously, Qin Lianfang was more worried than Meng Youtian, and she was more concerned about these things.  Compatriot, "It makes me sad to see those people sleeping rough on the streets."

    Meng Youtian was silent for a moment and said: "Recruit workers"You can live in a rental house temporarily, but after all, the rental house is not designed for many people to live in.  I don¡¯t just think about making money, I think it would be better to build some simple houses so that more people can have a shelter from wind and rain.  "

    "Then build it, don't you have a lot of land? If you are idle, you are idle. I will pay for it, so it doesn't matter if you spend all the money." Qin Lianfang urged naturally.

    "Your money? That's what I earned and shared with you." Meng Youtian snorted and said, "Why, now I don't mind the dirty money earned by a capitalist. I'm afraid I just hate the lack of money."  ?¡±

    "It's already this time, why don't you forget to argue with me?" Qin Lianfang patted the armrest of the wheelchair in displeasure and said, "If it weren't for this leg, I¡ª¡ª"

    "Stop talking, what does it have to do with your legs? Stop feeling sorry for yourself. I'll take care of this matter." Meng Youtian sighed helplessly, knowing that Qin Lianfang was in a state of depression, confusion, worry and other complex emotions.  Among them, Peng Dh has been like this since she got the news that she was slapped with a lot of hats.

    Qin Lianfang let out a long breath and looked at Meng Youtian with confusion and expectation, "Brother Meng, I went to distribute food on the street yesterday. I talked to some people and found out that there were party members and cadres among them."

    Meng Youtian thought for a while and explained the issue of Hong Kong escape with the keen thinking of the chief architect of reform and opening up in history, "This is a problem with the policy, not because of low consciousness, nor because of the temptation of the bourgeoisie, but because of the temptation of the bourgeoisie."  It lies in the decline of the national economy caused by the wrong line and the difficulties in people's livelihood caused by this decline."

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