The journey starts from the Titanic

"Yeah. Who knows the name Chen Kah Kee, a daughter of promise?" Situ Nan nodded.Xindao, do I know more about you?It is clearer than you.

"Hehe." Tan Kah Kee smiled mildly, and was a little proud of hearing Situ Nan's praise.In Nanyang, although his wealth is not the most, he has a good reputation. In the business world, whoever heard of Tan Kah Kee's name does not give a thumbs up.

Speaking of this, there is still a story.Tan Kah Kee traveled to Singapore to earn a living when he was 17 years old (1891). He first served in the Shun An Rice Store run by his father for 13 years.

Later, Chen Qibo's industry failed in his later years, and he owed a debt and died.According to Singapore law, the father's debt is forgiven.

With the closure of the family's rice shop, Tan Kah Kee lost his job.However, after working for many years, I finally saved a little bit. I opened a pineapple canning factory and became a small owner. Within a few years, the small canning factory sold well, and Tan Kah Kee made his first pot of gold.

The situation has improved slightly. The family path in the mid-fall seems to see hope of revival. Tan Kah Kee should have continued to expand his business, but he actually made a puzzling decision to find his father's creditor and repay his father's debt.

In fact, his situation at that time was also forgiving, so he was opposed by his family, but Tan Kah Kee still did not change his mind.After so long, the creditor at the time could not be found, but Tan Kah Kee did not give up. After a great deal of effort, he finally found the original creditor in India and repaid his father's debt with the principal and interest.At that time, the Indian creditor didn't report any hope, and he didn't expect Tan Kah Kee to come to his door.

It's so generous!

This incident became a big story in the history of Singapore Chinese business.At that time, someone said he was "stupid." Tan Kah Kee said: "The Chinese win the trust of the world and must not put our face in front of foreigners! We Chinese have always believed in our words and deeds."

Since then, the credibility of "Yinuowanjin Tan Kah Kee" quickly spread throughout Southeast Asia.Many people admire him and are willing to do business with Tan Kah Kee.

"Hehe, it's been more than ten years in the blink of an eye. So far I think about it, I think I did it right." Tan Kah Kee said with emotion.

"Isn't that? Uncle Chen's credibility really has nothing to say. Whom shall we find you to cooperate with?"

Situ Nan complimented, smiled, and then said, "You tell me, Meihua is not only in Nanyang, but also has many rubber plantations and rubber processing plants in Latin America, but the market is not as big as Nanyang.

My investment in rubber plantation is mainly to establish a rubber trading channel in Nanyang, control some rubber resources, and prepare raw materials for my tire company in the United States.Therefore, Meihua does not necessarily have to control the company, as long as it purchases rubber.Of course, the price is easy to say.Haha, if it weren't for Nanyang's backward industry, I would also like to invest in the automobile industry here!"

Situ Nanhe vowed a plan to invest in rubber, although his tone is a bit loud, but this is also true.

It turned out that I didn't like the hard work of growing rubber, and wanted to make money by making cars.Tan Kah Kee nodded, seeming to touch Situ Nan's mind.

"Anan, you are young, and your business is so big, which makes me feel a little ashamed." Tan Kah Kee said with emotion, his face straightened, and then, "Meihua investment in Qianyi is no problem, but Meihua is far superior to Qianyi. Company. Can the US$3 million be smaller? We are small and can't get so much money at once, and we haven't thought about investing so much at once. Haha."

Tan Kah Kee looked at Situ Nan seriously.Although Situ Nan said so beautifully, but let Tan Kah Kee accept so much investment from Meihua Company at once, Tan Kah Kee changed from a major shareholder to a minority shareholder and lost control of Qianyi Company. Who knows if this Meihua Company is? Want to seize his Qianyi company?This is why Tan Kah Kee hesitated.

Situ Nan immediately understood Tan Kah Kee's worries. Although he had never intended to take Tan Kah Kee's company, he would compare his heart to heart. If he were Tan Kah Kee, he would also have concerns.

"There is no problem with the investment amount. Even if Meihua becomes the major shareholder of Qianyi Company, it will not affect Mr. Chen's position in the company. This is my guarantee. Then, we can make a gentleman's agreement in the future. Mr. Chen can buy back the shares of Qianyi Company from Meihua Company at any time until he becomes the majority shareholder of Qianyi Company. This can be written into the contract.” After that, Situ Nan looked at Chen Kah Kee sincerely.

If the other party still doesn't accept it, you can only change to another way of cooperation.The time that Meihua Company lacks, in order to complete the rubber industry layout in Nanyang as soon as possible, it does not matter to spend more money.

Since the rubber industry is not like the tin industry, otherwise Situ Nan would want to fiddle with the Chinese tin industry guild to form a rubber guild. By then, if you own a small share in each major rubber company, you can get part of Nanyang’s rubber resources.Why ask Tan Kah Kee to accept his kindness?

Tan Kah Kee was a little moved. If Situ Nan said it, it might not be impossible to buy back the company's shares from Meihua in the future.But at this time it was no trivial matter. He made a decision based on careful consideration, at least to know more about this Situ Nan's personality.

After making up his mind, Tan Kah Kee said: "Let me consider one or two, and then give you an answer!"

"Alright!" Situ Nan smiled, as if he was afraid that Tan Kah Kee would not agree, and put forward a suggestion that made Tan Kah Kee's heart fascinating, "Uncle Chen, if we agree to our terms, I can promise that the annual rubber company's profit will be 5%. It’s up to you to use it for charitable education."

"Really?" Chen Kah Kee's eyes lit up, he didn't expect Situ Nan to have such thoughts.

"Of course. The good news is that the William Foundation under my name is going to donate US$100,000 to Jimei School. It also provides 20 places for studying abroad to Jimei School every year. Regardless of whether our business is successful or not, we will not. Affect my decision." Situ Nan smiled.

It is believed that with a donation of US$100,000, the Jimei University that Tan Kah Kee wants to build will appear several years in advance.

"I really don't know what to say? Thank you for those children first." Chen Kah Kee rubbed his hands excitedly, and looked at Situ Nan with some gratitude.

"Mr. Chen may not know it. Our boss donated 10 million US dollars to build William University in Los Angeles, USA, and also donated dozens of primary and middle schools in Chinatowns in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Hawaii and other places, benefiting countless students.

In addition, the William Foundation has also established a number of medical institutions in Guangzhou and Shanghai.During the Spanish flu epidemic, the William Foundation not only organized a medical team to provide medical assistance to the mainland, but also our Meihua Company’s Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Factory in Guangzhou also donated hundreds of thousands of medicines.In contrast, this time, our boss is stingy."Yao Hongmin said with a smile.

His time in Nanyang is longer than that of Situ Nan. He is very clear about Tan Kah Kee's personality, so he is very happy to see Tan Kah Kee as a partner of Meihua.

"What he said is true?" Chen Kah Kee looked at Situ Nan in surprise.He thought that although Situ Nan was wealthy and a bit extravagant, he did not expect that the other party turned out to be a great good person.But why never heard of it?

If what Yao Hongmin said is true, then the indifferent and confident young man in front of him is indeed much more generous than himself.

Tan Kah Kee thought silently.

"It's okay! In fact, although there are so many people in this world, I am just trying my best. Just like you said, a few pieces of ocean may change a person's destiny."

Situ Nan nodded, it was a tacit understanding.Because he didn't want to make everyone known, many people didn't know that he was the number one person.For most people, the source of funds of the William Foundation is also highly confidential.

"But if you want to ask for money, you have to talk to my wife. She has the final say about the foundation. My family, I am responsible for making money, and she is responsible for spending money."

Situ Nan said again, without too much pride in his heart, after all, his own money came much faster than others.A beggar who donated $1, his heart is much deeper than a millionaire who donated $10,000.

Tan Kah Kee was amused by Situ Nan's attitude, and thought, don't do it for nothing. In any case, for Jimei School, he must ask for a sum of money from Situ Nan's wife.

Speaking of Jimei University, Situ Nan's generosity to Tan Kah Kee is not without reason.He knows that there was a touching story about Jimei University, which Tan Kah Kee spent his entire life donating to build.Historically, after Tan Kah Kee's subsequent business failures, he owed HSBC 4 million yuan, and Qianyi Company was insolvent. Under such extremely difficult conditions, Tan Kah Kee still shouldered hundreds of thousands of annual funding for Jimei University.How admirable this is.

After seeing that Tan Kah Kee's death did not change, HSBC finally decided to liquidate Tan Kah Kee's Qian Yi Company, and the last brilliant rubber king Tan Kah Kee withdrew from the rubber market.A hundred years later, when Tan Kah Kee's grandson talked about Tan Kah Kee, people discovered that Tan Kah Kee did not leave a legacy for future generations, and all his property was exhausted during the War of Resistance.

Although this is "something that hasn't happened yet", Situ Nan doesn't know if his arrival will change Tan Kah Kee's destiny, but he hopes he can do something for this good man.Because Tan Kah Kee is a real good person!

In fact, Situ Nan also planted a trap that was not considered a trap when Meihua and Qianyi were cooperating.Tan Kah Kee's repurchase of the company's shares from Meihua Company is not a matter of one or two years. By the time he takes back the company's shares completely, it may be close to 1929.At that time, it was too late for everyone to escape. Who would still want to continue to hold shares in the rubber company?

Situ Nan didn't want Tan Kah Kee to be recruited like history, and thus go bankrupt. As for how to arrange it, he already had a rough arrangement.It's just that you can't tell Tan Kah Kee.

Perhaps it was suppressed by Situ Nan's aura?Knowing that he and Situ Nan are too far apart in strength, it seems that Situ Nan really doesn't have to fight for his own "small property" idea, Chen Kah Kee has already begun to accept the conditions of Meihua Company in his heart.

Chapter 44

After the enthusiasm of Situ Nan stayed, Tan Kah Kee spent the most luxurious night in his life on the William.In the evening, Laura returned from Ben Thanh.After she heard about Tan Kah Kee's school, she was very moved and fulfilled Situ Nan's promise to Jimei School on the spot.

"Madam, thank you. I thank you for the children." Tan Kah Kee looked at Laura, who looked noble but approachable, and couldn't help feeling in her heart.The Situ Nan couple was the most interesting couple he had ever met. Until many years later, he still remembered, "Without that kind lady, there would be no Jimei University. From beginning to end, Jimei University was protected by the William couple. "

"Mr. Chen, you are welcome. In fact, I went to inspect the school here in the morning. It is a pity that many children go to work without going to school. So we are planning to build a free elementary school together with the church. Well, if I have the opportunity, I I will go to see the school you built. I like the school very much and I will be very happy to see the smiles of those children."

Laura smiled sweetly, and being able to help others made her feel very happy. Every time a school or a library is built, she has a unique sense of accomplishment.

Well, since childhood, it seems that she never had to worry about money, whether it is the eldest Miss Mellon or Mrs. William, there are countless money for her to spend.

Fortunately, Laura doesn't have the habit of extravagance and desperation. Except for the gifts Situ Nan gave her, she rarely spends money to buy expensive jewelry.Of course, a woman still has the necessary vanity, but the time and money spent on the foundation is much more than that on herself.

The stars are flat and wide, and the moon springs from the river.This sentence is also appropriate to describe the Port of Penang tonight.The bright moonlight is like a thin layer of veil, pouring softly on the surface of the sea, the sea water gently surging, rustling from time to time, like the whisper in the ear of a kind mother while coaxing a baby to sleep.

The night is so quiet!How brilliant the endless starry sky is!How fluctuating thoughts are!

Li Guangqian stood on the deck, looking out to the sea. He was a little hazy and couldn't see clearly, but he had a feeling in his heart telling himself where the way forward was, waiting for him to walk over.

The oncoming wind had a faint smell, which made Li Guangqian's thinking clear, quiet night, and being alone, allowing him to listen to his inner voice.

From stepping into this ship today, Li Guangqian felt that he had entered another world, a world he longed for but never reached.

It turns out that there are still people younger than me in this world, but they have achieved achievements that I will look up to all my life. Compared with the confident and powerful Situ Nan, I am totally different.

Li Guangqian considers himself a proud person. He has been diligent and studious since he was a child, and has received a good education. If not for the turbulence of the times and interrupting his dream of university, he would have already studied abroad and become a beautiful returnee.