The journey starts from the Titanic

However, with hard work, Li Guangqian not only learned Chinese and Western, proficient in Chinese and English, but also learned the skills of rubber management in Qianyi Company. He became the manager of the rubber trading department and Tan Kah Kee's assistant, and he was highly regarded by his boss Tan Kah Kee.

This is naturally a good achievement for Li Guangqian, who is only in his twenties.But after meeting Situ Nan today, Li Guangqian felt that since he couldn't have the courage to be jealous, because the gap between the two sides was too far.From the negotiation between Situ Nan and Tan Kah Kee, Li Guangqian knew that from the beginning, the other party had the initiative, and his boss would agree to the other party's proposal out of ten.

Hey, when can you have your own business?Li Guangqian sighed.He felt like a boat, following the waves, very small, and like a drop of water in the sea, not knowing where it would float.

"Brother Li, how come you are so leisurely watching the sea!" A voice came from behind, and Li Guangqian looked back and found that it was Situ Nan.

"Haha. I have nothing to do when I'm idle. It's good to blow the air here. I didn't expect you to be here too. What a coincidence, Mr. Situ." Li Guangqian said politely.

"Brother Li, you can call me Situ or Anan. You are welcome. Young people of your generation and me should be straightforward. To be honest, my most annoying is red tape and the like." Situ Nan smiled slightly, "Yes. Yes, I came to you specially."

"Look for me?" Li Guangqian asked in surprise, wondering what Situ Nan had to find himself.

"Yes. There are some things I want to talk to Brother Li. Come on, let's talk over the night." Situ Nan finished patting Li Guangqian's shoulder and walked towards the bench next to the deck.Li Guangqian had to follow him.

"Brother Li, that, I'd better call you Guangqian." Situ Nan is still a bit uncomfortable with people using table names nowadays, preferring to use his first name directly.

"I think you are a good person before Guangqian, and I want to make your friend." Situ Nan said.

"It is an honor for me to be friends with Mr. Situ." Li Guangqian replied politely, looking a little cautious.

Situ Nan smiled, and said: "We are about the same age. If you count it, you can be my brother just before. You can be called Situ or Anan. By the way, I'm a little curious, how did you meet me? Mr. Tan Kah Kee?"

"It’s a coincidence. I knew Mr. Chen when I was very young. About 15 or 6 years ago, when I was only 10 years old, I followed my father by boat from Fujian to Singapore. The weather changed soon after sailing. It was cold, and Mr. Tan Kah Kee was also on the ship. He instructed the crew to give each surname Chen a blanket. Many people who were not surnamed Chen ran to pick it up, but I did not go. Mr. Tan Kah Kee was surprised to see me and asked Why didn't I go and get the blanket. I said my last name is Chen. But he still sent me a blanket. Haha."

Li Guangqian smiled and said, "When I saw Mr. Tan Kah Kee again, it was three years ago. It happened to be going down. I was eating at a family stall. I saw Mr. Tan Kah Kee was also selling food, but he did not bring an umbrella. Stopped in a far place again, trapped by the rain.

After more than ten years, I recognized him at first sight, so I lent him an umbrella.He didn't recognize me, so he asked me to find him in his company the next day, and then left.Later, I joined Qianyi Company.One work is three years.

Before I met Mr. Tan Kah Kee again, I went back to the mainland to study at Jinan College, Tsinghua School, and after the Xinhai Revolution, I had to interrupt my studies and returned to Nanyang.Thinking of it so far, Mr. Tan Kah Kee is really my nobleman."

Li Guangqian smiled warmly. In Qianyi Company, Mr. Tan Kah Kee not only treated him very well, but also taught him a lot of things, especially Tan Kah Kee's personality that deeply infected Li Guangqian.

"Unexpectedly, there are so many stories in it. This person has to pay attention to fate when interacting with people. Some people, we obviously think it is impossible to see him again, but let you meet him again. That feeling is really wonderful. "Situ Nan said with emotion.

Seeing Li Guangqian's somewhat puzzled expression, Situ Nan explained: "I just said it was my wife and me. We met again after several years, and then it became what we are now. Haha."

"In Nanyang, I have seen many ladies, but few are as noble and generous as Madame Laura." Li Guangqian praised.Laura really left a deep impression on Li Guangqian. Not only was she generous and kind, she readily agreed to donate to Jimei School, she was also gentle, she didn't have much air, and she could speak good Chinese. She didn't want Li Guangqian's impression of those high-spirited foreign ladies.

"Oh. Thank you!" Situ Nan smiled proudly, "You are no longer young before I saw it, and it's time to find someone to start a family."

"Getting married? It's still a bit far away." Li Guangqian was a little shy and sighed, "Although I have learned a little bit now, I still don't have a career of my own. Besides, getting married is not easy!"

"What's so difficult about this? Didn't Mr. Tan Kah Kee want to marry a woman to you? This family will be there soon. Once you have a family, your career is not far away." Situ Nan said gossiping.

"When did Mr. Chen say this, Situ, don't talk nonsense! It's not good to corrupt people's reputation." Li Guangqian hurriedly said, a little guilty.How does he think that this Situ Nan has some eight women?

"Hey. Don’t be humble before Guangqian. In the morning, didn’t Mr. Chen also have no objection? As long as you work harder, you will be able to hug the beauty right away. Haha." Situ Nan smiled triumphantly. Li Guangqian, who has made his fortune, is actually quite interesting.

"It seems that no matter what era, men have no career and lack of confidence. Isn't that, even when the future rubber king is not successful, even his wife will not dare to ask?" Situ Nan secretly smiled.

Li Guangqian was a little helpless towards Situ Nan, who was gossiping, frowning, and didn't intend to talk about these painful things with Situ Nan.

Situ Nan didn't care too much, but there was a little trouble, and the relationship between the two got a lot closer. Li Guangqian felt that Situ Nan was still quite talkative, without the super-rich airs.

Situ Nan confirmed the Li Guangqian in his memory and Li Guangqian in front of him, feeling that if this person can get his own help, his future achievements will be much higher than that of Li Guangqian in history.

Historically, Tan Kah Kee and Li Guangqian and Weng-in-law were successful businessmen and both had the title of rubber king. Both were keen on charity education and enjoyed high honors.But there are differences between the two. Tan Kah Kee’s success relies more on "virtue", while Li Guangqian's success relies more on "wisdom."

At least in Situ Nan's opinion, Li Guangqian is smarter than Tan Kah Kee, has a foresight, and is better at handling interpersonal relationships.This is exactly what Situ Nan needs.Especially when the other party hasn't made a fortune, it is easier to be recruited.

Thinking of this, Situ Nan said solemnly: "If there is a chance for you to display your ambitions, do you know if you are willing to succumb to it?"

"What?" Li Guangqian asked, he immediately responded, maybe this is the purpose of Situ Nan's finding himself.

"That's the case. If Mr. Tan Kah Kee agrees to our cooperation proposal, I intend to let you represent Mei Hua Company as the vice president of Qian Yi Company to assist Mr. Tan Kah Kee in managing Nanyang's rubber affairs. This is no different from your original job. It just represents Meihua's interests, so the status is high and there are more things to be responsible for." Situ Nan said, looking at Li Guangqian expectantly.

Chapter 45

"This..." Li Guangqian was a little moved. He represented Meihua as the vice president of the joint venture. This was almost on the same level as the original boss Tan Kah Kee. The scenery was beautiful, but Li Guangqian felt betrayed, he shook his head.

Situ Nan smiled, with an expression that he knew for a long time, and said: "Since you don’t want to be the vice president of the Rubber Company, how about being the vice president of the American Chinese Bank? Jiang Hua, the president of the American Chinese Bank, is responsible for other Things are so busy that he needs a person familiar with Nanyang affairs to assist him in handling Nanyang's banking business.

Although the American-Chinese Bank has opened branches in many places in Malaya, it is not enough. A large and vast market such as Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indochina needs someone who dares to open up. I think you are The best candidate.how about it?"

"This..." Li Guangqian felt flattered. He didn't expect Situ Nan to value himself so much, and he had the urge to die for a confidant.

The vice president of American China Bank, this is much better than the boss of the rubber company.As a powerful force that has emerged in Nanyang in recent years, Meihua has developed rapidly. Although its reputation is not as strong as that of established foreign companies such as Jardine and Taikoo, it is definitely not to be underestimated. It is likely to come from behind.

Li Guangqian had secretly estimated that Meihua's investment in Nanyang in recent years had amounted to tens of millions, covering agricultural trade, shipping, mining, banking and other businesses.In Nanyang, there is almost no Meihua company that does not interfere.

And behind the American Chinese company, it is the American Chinese Bank that continuously provides financial services.Although this bank is also labeled as Meihua, it acts relatively low-key. Generally, it can only deal with Meihua’s partners and rarely interacts with other companies. It is open to the society to absorb deposits and publicly issue loans. There are not many businesses, like funds. It's a bit mysterious as if it's never used up.

Li Guangqian believes that since it has such a strong strength, American-Chinese Bank should begin to absorb social deposits, extend loans to the society, and expand its influence in the Nanyang financial sector.

He was right, but the secret flow of funds in Meihua Company was much larger than he estimated.As for expanding the business scope of the bank, American and Chinese Bank does not want to do it, but has insufficient power.It is not that there is not enough money, but that there are not so many talents!

Since it has not been operating in Nanyang for a long time, unlike other foreign banks that are deeply entrenched in Nanyang, America and China Bank, even if it has all kinds of thoughts, is too busy for the time, so at the beginning, it can only choose to focus on ensuring internal corporate activities or related Of companies provide financial services.

This time, Meihua Company will be the industrial organizer of the Chinese tin industry and rubber industry, and Meihua Company will provide financial and technical services. After a few years, Meihua Bank has finally been able to manage other projects, so a new round of expansion Is inevitable.This requires more talents to join.

"I didn't expect Mr. Situ to value me so much, but I don't think I have the ability to take on this important task. Although I have always been interested in banking and finance and have relevant knowledge, after all, I have never worked in a bank. If I rush to accept this high position , I’m afraid it’s not a good thing for both parties."

Li Guang pushed forward, feeling regretful in his heart.It is a pity to give up a good opportunity in vain, but people are very self-aware, and Li Guangqian does not think that he is currently capable of being the vice president of the Nanyang branch of the American China Bank.

"Hmm." Situ Nan looked at Li Guangqian with clear and gentle eyes. He was confident and not blindly arrogant. He didn't lose his nature due to temporary temptation, and his evaluation of him was a little higher in his heart.

Such a person, no wonder that in that turbulent era, a large number of Chinese businessmen lost in the competition of foreign capital, but Li Guangqian's career has grown and grown all the way, which shows the outstandingness of this person.

Li Guangqian not only succeeded in operating the rubber business, but later successfully founded OCBC Bank, which became the leader of the Chinese Commercial Bank of Singapore, with more than 20 branches spread across Nanyang, and also covered cities such as Osaka, Japan and Shanghai, China.

In Situ Nan’s previous life, was the OCBC Bank founded by Li Guangqian or the leader in Singapore’s banking sector?Although it is a bit early, Li Guangqian is not yet fully mature, but he already has the foundation for taking off.

If such a person gives him a platform, he will immediately become hot.Naturally, since such a talent has hit it, it is even more impossible to miss it in vain.

Situ Nan secretly wanted to win over Li Guangqian in his heart. He nodded and praised: "Kuangqian has this kind of knowledge, it is very precious. But my appreciation of you remains the same. Even as you said, I still can't do this right now. Position, but it does not mean that you will not be competent in the future.

I think a lower position should be more suitable for you.Well, you, the manager of the investment department of the Nanyang branch of the American China Bank, are responsible for the loan business of the Chinese Tin Association and the Rubber Company."

Li Guangqian didn't understand why this Situ Nan treated him so well?He was more confident than Li Guangqian himself, and seemed to rely on himself, which was really strange.

"Let me think about it again!" Li Guangqian almost pleaded.

"Okay! But don't postpone it anymore, unless you think you don't have the ability!" Situ Nan looked at Li Guangqian defiantly.

Li Guangqian was silent.

"Some people are born to do great things. The only thing they lack is an opportunity, an opportunity to show their fists. And I think you are that kind of person. Your future achievements will definitely be higher than Mr. Tan Kah Kee! Why not give yourself An opportunity?