Movie Variety Show: Starting from a New World

Chapter 1232 Departure and Beginning

With the downfall of Tung Sing, all the gangs in Mingzhu became as docile as quails, and the dwarf mules who used to roam the streets in groups, shouting and yelling, disappeared.

Ordinary citizens were unaware that the Tung Sing triad had been wiped out overnight. Many people assumed that the quietness in the city was due to the imminent return to normalcy, and that the petty thugs had all gone into hiding.

June 30th arrived, and with military vehicles from the mainland crossing the border, there were less than three hours left before the return of the Pearl.

At 9 p.m., the advance team of 509 soldiers stationed in Mingzhu entered Mingzhu first. They joined the 196 soldiers who had been stationed in Mingzhu earlier to defend the city.

Watching the military vehicles drive through the streets of Mingzhu, Wei Yi was filled with emotion. He was doing well in the Marine Corps, and he didn't know why they had to send him to Mingzhu.

The military vehicle drove to the Welsh barracks, stopped, and Wey opened the door and got out to greet the soldiers who had arrived earlier.

"Uncle Wu, why did you come in person?" Wei Yi looked at Deputy Commander Wu standing on the steps to greet him and quickly stepped forward to salute and greet him.

"Haha, I was just worried you'd have a problem with that, right? You won't blame me for taking you from the Marines, will you?" Deputy Commander Wu asked with a smile.

"Uncle Wu, you're making me feel so bad!" Wei Yi quickly said.

"Haha, you! The reason I brought you here was with your father's permission! After this trip, your future path will be smoother!" Deputy Commander Wu said, leaning closer to Wei Yi.

"Thank you, Uncle Wu!" Wei Yi, being a sensible person, quickly expressed her gratitude.

"Alright, hurry up and get the soldiers familiar with the defenses. We'll be busy from now on!" Deputy Commander Wu said with a smile, patting Wei Yi on the shoulder.

The return of Mingzhu is a matter of great interest to the world. On this day of universal celebration, various celebratory ceremonies were held in Mingzhu.

In Wei Qing's office at No. 27 Bund in Shanghai, Daisy sat opposite him.

"Tan Zongming and his team have finished building the building. Next, they'll be doing the interior decoration and attracting tenants. Does your company have any ideas?" Daisy asked curiously.

“Our company is an import and export company, so we won’t get involved with Boss Tan and his group. What’s wrong? Does Ye Jinyan have something to say?” Wei Qing made Daisy a cup of coffee and asked curiously.

"Old Ye does have this idea. After all, if Jingyan Group could have an office on the banks of the Huangpu River, it would enhance the company's image, wouldn't it? But there are still some problems!" Daisy said with some helplessness.

“Jingyan Group is short of funds!” Daisy said.

"Ye Jinyan wouldn't want you to lend him the funds from the foreign trade company, would he?" Wei Qing asked curiously.

“I do have that idea too, but I’m not borrowing. I want to increase my investment in Jingyan. Anyway, the foreign trade company won’t let us continue, so switching industries is no problem. I think I can put all my energy into the real estate project. What do you think?” Daisy asked.

"Haha, the reason you look so resentful is because I've delayed your money-making!" Wei Qing said to Daisy with a smile.

"Sigh, I just didn't expect the government to issue such regulations. It's one thing to restrict officials, but how come you, who manages a company, are also included?" Daisy said helplessly.

“It’s nothing. Our family isn’t short of money anyway. If you don’t want to do foreign trade, you can do something else. But if you make an additional investment, how many shares does Ye Jinyan plan to give you?” Wei Qing asked curiously.

"His idea is for me to hold 36% of the shares! To become the second largest shareholder! But I feel like I'm losing out a bit, after all, we've already withdrawn 200 million from the foreign trade company, and if I put in 100 million to invest, it'll only be 20% more than before, which is a bit of a loss! But Lao Ye only plans to offer this many shares! Why don't you help me think of another investment?" Daisy said.

"Why don't you buy a few ships? It's an industry you're familiar with! Our country's total import and export trade volume is getting bigger and bigger, and the demand for transport ships is also increasing. This will keep you busy for a while longer," Wei Qing said with a smile.

"Buy a boat?" Daisy pondered.

“It seems like I don’t have enough funds?” Daisy said.

"That's easy, we can find a few partners! Let my sister-in-law and the others join in. After all, the clothing business is starting to see lower profits, and it's not good to have idle funds!" Wei Qing said with a smile.

“I need to think about this! But is setting up a shipping company really a good idea? It’s a capital-intensive industry, and I feel like the risks are a bit too high!” Daisy said.

"Hehe, the main thing is that this makes money! And don't forget what our family does. The ship is ready, the crew is ready, and the business is ready too! It's guaranteed to make money, what are you afraid of?" Wei Qing said.

"Then let me ask my older sister for her opinion. Should I still invest in Jingyan Group?" Daisy asked.

“Keep investing! It’s not a conflict! But since Ye Jinyan doesn’t want you to have too many shares, don’t force it. It’s easy to hurt feelings! After all, you’re classmates! We don’t only have this one option!” Wei Qing said.

“Okay, you go ahead and do your thing, I’ll go ask my older sister! But if we really buy the boat, where will we get the crew? What are you talking about that’s readily available?” Daisy asked.

“Wei Yi joined the troops stationed in Mingzhu. The condition my father put him in there was to find a way out for retired naval personnel. So my father asked me to persuade you to buy a ship! After all, you have time, don’t you?” Wei Qing said with a smile.

"Use veterans? Is that feasible?" Daisy asked.

"No problem, we're not using active duty soldiers! Don't worry! Besides, these soldiers are responsible and easy to manage! They'll save you a lot of trouble!" Wei Qing said.

"Alright then, if you agree, I'll switch to this!" Daisy stood up, grabbed her small bag, and left Wei Qing's office.

Wei Qing shook his head and continued with his own business.

In fact, this was Zhao Cheng's idea, and it was a condition agreed upon with the Navy: to recruit veterans using ocean-going freighters, killing two birds with one stone!

Just as Daisy went to Wei Hong for advice, a guest arrived at Tan Zongming's office.

"President Ye, President Bao! What brings you two here?" Tan Zongming asked curiously.

"President Tan, I really have something to discuss today. The reason I brought President Bao along is simply because I was afraid you might misunderstand!" Ye Jinyan said.

"Oh? I wonder what Mr. Ye's thoughts are?" Tan Zongming asked with a smile.

“I want to invest in Mr. Tan’s company, and I will also open my own company at the same time, and I would like to invite Mr. Tan to invest!” Ye Jinyan said.

"President Ye agrees to release shares of Jingyan Group?" Tan Zongming asked curiously.

“That’s right. Daisy has withdrawn from the foreign trade sector this time and has money but nowhere to invest it. She just happens to want to increase her investment in Jingyan Group!” Ye Jinyan said with a smile.