boyutpedia Chapter 1163 Situation
Chapter 1163 Situation
That evening, Wei Shang took Ding Qing to Zhang Ji Private Kitchen, ordered the dishes, and then waited.
"Brother Wei Shang, Shanghai has developed so fast in the past few years. When I came here before, Shanghai wasn't this prosperous!" Ding Qing couldn't help but exclaim after sitting down.
“Hehe, it’s not just Shanghai that’s like this now, it’s the whole country! Our development will soon surpass that of South Korea, do you believe it or not?” Wei Shang said with a smile.
“I believe that. Putting aside everything else, Shanghai is already much more prosperous than our place!” Ding Qing wasn’t as arrogant as those Southern gangsters, after all, this wasn’t his first time in Shanghai or even the mainland.
"Haha, it seems this international friend is much more knowledgeable than those ordinary South Koreans!" A burst of laughter came from outside.
"Boss Bao is here? Then hurry up and come in!" Wei Shang rolled his eyes and said with a helpless expression.
The person who pushed open the door was none other than Boss Bao, one of today's guests. "Young Master Zhao, please forgive my uninvited visit!" Boss Fan, who followed Boss Bao in, quickly bowed and said.
"President Fan! What a rare guest!" Wei Shang looked at President Fan as he entered without any surprise. Today's dinner was just to introduce Ding Qing to some people from Shanghai. There was nothing to hide. Moreover, since A Bao brought people, he believed that Wei Qing had already given his consent. Wei Shang naturally greeted him with a smile.
"This is Boss Bao, the God of Wealth of Shanghai. You can talk to him about your import and export business. With Boss Bao on your side, you'll become a guest of honor in Shanghai's business circles. Behind him is Boss Fan. He owns a clothing factory, and his San Yang clothing sells well in Europe and America. I believe people in your country will like it too!" Wei Shang said.
"This is Ding Qing, the chairman of the North Gate Group in South Korea. He wants to come to our country to do some import and export trade. I believe you will have a lot to discuss!" Wei Shang introduced the two sides, and after they sat down, they began to chat.
"I heard that Chairman Ding brought four ships of goods this time. I wonder what they are?" Abao asked Ding Qing with a face full of curiosity.
"The main products are automobiles and electronic products, as well as some other light industrial goods. These are all items that we have investigated and found to sell well in the mainland market," Ding Qing said with a smile.
"Oh? I didn't expect Chairman Ding to have such a comprehensive supply chain!" President Fan said with some surprise.
Putting aside other things, cars and electronic products are hard currency in China. Although the price would be much higher if they were imported through legitimate channels, neither Ding Qing nor President Fan had ever considered smuggling them. After all, the most basic rule for being friends with the Zhao family is not to break the law or commit crimes, otherwise they might be sent to prison by the Zhao family.
“Actually, these things are quite common in our area, so there aren’t too many problems. The main issue is that South Korea still perceives the mainland as a remote and impoverished place and has no idea about its development. So I believe that we can make a lot of money after we cooperate!” Ding Qing said with a smile.
“As long as it’s legal and compliant, it doesn’t matter how much money we make. But I think we can definitely deepen our cooperation!” Abao suddenly said with a smile.
"Oh? I wonder what Mr. Bao means by deepening cooperation?" Ding Qing asked curiously.
“Chairman Ding, I wonder if you have any plans to invest and build a factory in mainland China? Whether it’s cars or electronic products, you can definitely build a factory in mainland China to produce them. Then you can sell them directly in mainland China and save on tariffs. Wouldn’t that be the best of both worlds?” Abao said.
Upon hearing Abao's words, a glint flashed in President Fan's eyes. If he could really persuade this South Korean to set up a factory on the mainland to produce these things, wouldn't it be worthwhile for him to get involved as well? This would be much more profitable than simple trade!
Upon hearing A Bao's words, Ding Qing began to consider the matter. Investing in and building a factory would certainly be more profitable, but he knew his own situation. The current Beida Sect did not have any real core factories or technology. The goods they had brought were all sourced from various factories in cooperation with the Tiger Sect. If they wanted to build a factory on the mainland, it would be much more complicated!
"Why haven't you ordered yet?" Just as Ding Qing was considering, Wei Qing walked in with Daisy. Seeing that the group was in a daze and the table was clean, they assumed that the group hadn't ordered.
"Fourteenth Brother, Fourteenth Sister-in-law!" Wei Shang greeted them with a smile.
"Mr. Ye, Mrs. Ye!" That's what President Fan said.
"Wei Qing, Daisy, come in and sit down, we've been waiting for you!" A Bao said with a smile.
After Wei Qing and Daisy sat down, Wei Shang quickly introduced Ding Qing's situation.
"Mr. Ye! I am Ding Qing. It's a pleasure to meet you!" Ding Qing bowed and greeted him.
"No need to be so polite. Since Wei Shang introduced you, you're one of us. Let's sit down and talk!" Wei Qing said with a smile, patting Ding Qing on the shoulder.
After the group sat down again, the restaurant staff began serving the dishes. Soon, a table full of food was laid out on the table, and Ding Qing couldn't help but admire the delicious food.
"When it comes to food, the cuisine on the mainland is still the best! In South Korea, the delicious food is surprisingly Western! But I still can't get used to it!"
"Let's eat first, and then we can talk. Come on, we're honored guests, let's have a drink together!" Wei Qing said with a smile, raising his wine glass.
After a few drinks, the group became more relaxed. "What were you discussing just now?" Wei Qing asked curiously, putting down his glass.
"Boss Bao said he wanted Ding Qing to come to the mainland to invest in building a factory together, and Ding Qing is considering it!" Wei Shang said with a smile.
"Oh? Investing in the mainland is certainly a good thing, Chairman Ding. Do you have any concerns?" Wei Qing asked curiously.
"It's not that I have any concerns, but this matter is a bit complicated. The goods I brought this time are not just for myself, but also for the shares in the Tiger Faction and the Tianqiao Society. And to be honest, we don't have any factories in Beidamen; the factories are all in the Tiger Faction!" Ding Qing said with a bitter expression.
“It’s really nothing. You’ve only been in charge of the North Gate for a short time. But I think you can contact the Tiger Faction and bring them in too! Our country’s current policy is mainly focused on attracting investment. If you can build a factory in the mainland, I believe your business will reach new heights!” Wei Shang said.
"I really don't dare to make a decision for Chairman Shi. I'm just here to test the waters first. If our cooperation goes well, I think Chairman Shi won't object to what Boss Bao said!" Ding Qing said.