Chapter: 2990
As soon as Zhong Tianyu heard this, a spark of hope lit up in his heart. He thought, “Maybe they can’t find the right fishing boat, and I won’t have to go out on one after all.”
At that moment, Charlie Wade asked Hong Wudao, “What do you mean?”
Hong Wu smiled and explained, “I have a fishing company in Feng County, which is about 200 kilometers from Jinling. My younger brothers run it. I just called them, and they happen to have two fishing boats available. They’re heading out to the South China Sea today. The boats are medium-sized and can’t go too far. They usually work close to the South China Sea. They’ll be loading supplies and will set sail at 8 o’clock tomorrow morning.”
Charlie Wade thought about the resources Su Zhiyu had. He figured that in a month, the ocean transportation business they planned together should be ready. By then, Zhong Tianyu could be moved to a freighter. But if they couldn’t get it up and running in a month, he could still go along on the fishing boat a few more times.
So, he nodded and said, “Alright, let’s go with that one!”
Zhong Tianyu’s face fell. “Tomorrow morning? That’s too sudden!”
Then Charlie Wade added, “It’s a bit tight to leave tomorrow morning. Since it’s your company, tell your brothers to work hard and try to get everything ready by 8 o’clock tonight. It’s okay if the trip is slow, but we want to make sure Master Zhong boards the boat early.”
Tianyu no longer wanted to die.
Hong Wu smiled and said, “No problem, Master Ye. I have a phone call!”
Charlie Wade nodded in agreement and told Chen Zekai, “Old Chen, arrange a helicopter to send people over right away. They should board as soon as we land, without delay.”
“Of course, young master!” Chen Zekai replied immediately.
Chen Zekai then asked Hong Wu for the address. After Hong Wu spoke with his team, he sent several of his men to take a helicopter and bring the crying Zhong Tianyu to Feng County along the coast.
Once Zhong Tianyu was taken away, Charlie Wade turned to Hong Wu and smiled, “Hong Wu, why haven’t you mentioned that you own a fishery company?”
Hong Wu quickly replied, “Oh, Master Ye, you might not know this, but we do a little bit of everything. I didn’t go to school, so I don’t know much about business. But I like investing because it’s simple and straightforward.”
He continued, “Most of my deals involve using resources I have, setting up a company, and getting a few guys to run it. That’s how I started the fishing company. I have friends in the area, and I know people in the local maritime department, so I registered a company, rented five or six fishing boats, and sent a few younger guys to manage it. I make a profit of about one or two million yuan a year. With a few more businesses, I can earn some good money.”
For Hong Wu, he knew he couldn’t grow his businesses too big, as he lacked a strong competitive edge. So, he focused on making one or two million here and there.
After making some adjustments to the plan, Charlie Wade saw a great opportunity. By reducing expenses, they could not only feed more people but also increase profits significantly. It was a win-win situation.
Charlie nodded in agreement, thinking about how he could expand his business. He smiled and said, “If you’re interested, once we start the ocean shipping business, I’d like you to handle the supplies procurement.”
He explained, “Every ocean-going ship or oil tanker needs a lot of materials before it sets sail. Instead of trusting this job to outsiders, it’s better to have someone reliable and familiar with the operation.”
Hong Wu was thrilled to hear this but felt a bit anxious. “Master Ye, I’m worried I might not be up to the task…”
Charlie reassured him, “As long as you put in the effort, you’ll do great. I want you to go to Haicheng, register a company, and get all the necessary qualifications. Also, find a capable and trustworthy assistant to help you. Once my business is up and running, you could easily make tens of millions a year.”