Zhang Tianxing sighed softly. It was no longer an era of fighting alone. Now he also had to consider the lives of his workers.
To be a boss to the point of being so frustrated, Zhang Tianxing guessed he was the first. He was lectured by his own employees and didn't even get a chance to speak.
In the end, she directly hung up his phone. This Wu Shengnan was too much. He would note her down and deduct her year-end bonus for being disrespectful to the boss.
However, this was just a thought. Such responsible and dedicated people were rare, and they were talented individuals who should be utilized.
To inquire about the situation at the factory, Zhang Tianxing directly called his second uncle, Liang Cheng.
"Second Uncle, it's me. How is the situation at the cannery now?"
Liang Cheng glanced at Wu Shengnan beside him and put the phone on speaker.
"The factory can still operate, Tianxing. Our goods are in high demand. The Russians provide support every few days, but we've already provided so much. It's almost affecting our own development."
Liang Cheng persuaded him earnestly. He had to care for both sides, the survival of his own factory and the principle of helping others.
However, Liang Cheng chose to act within his means and not get himself into trouble.
The main reason was that the cannery required a lot of capital in the spring. With the loss of foreign income and increased expenditures, the situation was currently tense.
"What about the factory's funds? Is anyone causing trouble at the factory now?" Zhang Tianxing asked about the issues he was most concerned about.
No matter how he attacked, he had to ensure he had a stable rear.
His base camp must not be lost!
"It can be maintained. Mainly, the sales of Zhang Ji Canned Goods outside the province have also increased. Now, the buyers come from all over the country. We are about to become a nationally recognized brand. The idea of brand building you proposed is truly good. Our brand is popular." Liang Cheng's hearty laughter came through the phone.
"By the way, Tianxing, how is Tofvsky doing? Is there still a funding gap?"
"The gap is still not small. I can only help him this much. I can't do any more." Zhang Tianxing gave a wry smile. Damn it, it seemed he was still useless. Even a few small targets had worn him out.
Zhang Tianxing could only contact Tofvana: "I have good news and bad news. Which do you want to hear first?" Zhang Tianxing, unusually, made a joke with Tofvana first.
He didn't know why, but despite their different nationalities, Zhang Tianxing felt relaxed with Tofvana, without any other worries.
Later, Zhang Tianxing realized that it was precisely because of their different nationalities that he didn't have to worry about Tofvana becoming his wife. It was exactly as the saying goes, "without desire, one is strong." It seemed he was still living with a mask on.
He hadn't completely let go and was thinking too much.
"Tell me the bad news first," Tofvana replied directly. How bad could things get? The situation was already very difficult.
"It's like this, our factory is facing a capital shortage. After sending three train carloads of canned goods, you will have to pay. I can't support it anymore."
Tofvana laughed: "This isn't bad news. Three free train carloads means we can have some breathing room." To be honest, if it weren't for Zhang Tianxing's strong support, she and her brother would not have been able to hold on.
However, the hole was too big, and there was still a lot to fill.
"Then I'll tell you some good news!" Zhang Tianxing's spirits lifted.
"Hurry and tell me, I'm looking forward to your good news."
"It's like this, several batches of goods will be sent to you soon, specifically cotton coats and leather jackets. I've already paid the deposit for you." Zhang Tianxing said with a smile.
Upon hearing this news, Tofvana jumped up. This news was too exciting for her.
As long as they had the goods, those who returned them would have no reason to pester them anymore. Then, she and her brother could sort out the business step by step.
For this brother and sister, this was both a blow and an opportunity.
Just like the phoenix in Chinese legends, only by being reborn in fire could one become a true phoenix and have the qualification to soar through the heavens.
If he and his sister could stand up again this time, the entire business world of Russia would look at them with great respect.
"Thank you, Zhang Tianxing. You've helped us a lot. I have one more thing I'd like to ask your help with." One doesn't bother a second person for the same thing, and moreover, they were too busy to go to China to handle this matter themselves.
"Okay, tell me. What is it? Speak first. I'm out of money now. As long as it's not about lending money, anything else is fine." Zhang Tianxing readily agreed, giving Tofvana a heads-up. He had done his best with money, but any legwork was fine.
Tofvana smiled: "It's like this, I want you to help us deal with those Chinese B-shares. We urgently need money now."
"It's not a good idea for you to deal with them now. As far as I know, B-shares fell again a couple of days ago." Zhang Tianxing had been studying B-shares quite a bit recently.
This was the darkness before dawn. What was the difference between acting now and joining the army in 1949?
This was a sure way to fall before seeing the dawn.
"We have no choice. Besides, this isn't a small sum." Tofvana said with a wry smile. She had also analyzed that their way out now was to dispose of these stocks.
That way, whether the B-shares rose or fell would have nothing to do with them. They could focus all their attention on business.
As for the stock market, they would consider it a tuition fee, albeit a rather expensive one, costing them a small fortune.
Cutting off the tail to survive, Tofvana firmly believed that if they didn't act, the funding gap would be too large to convert into cash, and they wouldn't be able to hold on.
What's more, their opponents had directly stated that no one would accept these B-shares as collateral, as it was a bottomless pit. No one knew when these stocks would be suspended.
It was equivalent to all this money being devalued and untouchable, which was not Tofvana's style.
"By the way, Brother Tianxing, if you're interested, we can give you a 40% discount if you take them over. If so, you only need to provide us with some more goods."
Tofvana proposed her offer, and Zhang Tianxing was tempted. He knew there was a trap, but Zhang Tianxing clearly understood one thing.
The general trend of the world is that what is united will divide, and what is divided will unite. This principle also applies to the stock market.
When something rises too much, it will fall; when it falls too much, it will rise.
The market has its own laws of operation, and things remain consistent.
As long as the company has no problems, there will always be a rebound from the bottom. Moreover, this was already the historical bottom; how much further could it fall?
Besides, Chinese B-shares were currently a value洼地 (undervalued area), a great opportunity for investment. By taking a small risk for a big reward, when the harvest season came, it would be immensely profitable.
Even if the market maker's tactics were brilliant, they could not go against the general trend.
At this time, these stocks would not fall into negative numbers. Zhang Tianxing was confident of this.