Chapter 38 3. The shopping mall is full of intrigues, and the most scarce thing is the truth

After 10 million was taken away by Zhou Yujie, the financial situation of Weitong Group became more and more tense.Du Linxiang even began to worry about the wages of his employees in the next few months, and outside, he owed billions to banks and builders. The person in charge of a central enterprise in Hong Kong visited Hezhou once, but he did not let go of the quotation.There is also a company in Fujian that also showed interest in skyscrapers, but the bid was not much higher than that of the central company.Among all the potential buyers, He Xiaojun's offer was the most attractive.But after Li Guangming returned to Beijing, there was no news for many days.Du Linxiang took the initiative to call, and Li Guangming said that He Xiaojun had gone on vacation in Europe and would not be back until a week later.For a business as big as a skyscraper, you have to wait for Director He to come back before you can make a decision.

Apart from his own business, Du Linxiang is also worried about Zhou Yujie's business.Can this kid really turn defeat into victory after taking away 10 million?In order not to worry his wife Zhou Yuru, he even kept Zhou Yujie's situation a secret, but would occasionally tell An Youqi a few words.An Youqi said, "That's your brother-in-law. What can I say with my identity? However, I have never had a deep affection for Zhou Yujie. He is indeed smart, but sometimes he is too smart." Du Linxiang and his wife hadn't had sex for several months. What was even more frightening was that the night before yesterday, he took An Youqi to a hotel, but halfway through, she also softened up.Even if An Youqi tried her best, nothing would work.An Youqi comforted him, maybe it was a cold some time ago, and she was allergic to catkins in Beijing, which affected her body.But Du Linxiang knew that he was too anxious. If the company couldn't stand up, it probably wouldn't stand up below either.

The only good news is that Gao Mingyong returned to Hezhou last night.When Du Linxiang left Gao Mingyong in Beijing, he delivered an important mission.When he came to the office early in the morning, Du Linxiang called Gao Mingyong: "Tell me in detail what you know, don't be afraid to talk about it, the more detailed the better." Time went back more than a week ago, after tasting rainbow trout in Huairou and returning to the hotel in downtown Beijing, Du Linxiang invited Gao Mingyong to his room.He asked Gao Mingyong not to go back to Hezhou with him, but to stay in Beijing and inquire about the situation of He Xiaojun and Li Guangming.

The world is treacherous, and Du Linxiang has to guard against many things!The Hong Kong company that Lu Youshun introduced was a serious state-owned enterprise. As for people like Wan Shunlong, Du Linxiang knew everything about it.But this He Xiaojun's origin is somewhat unknown.Seeing how he behaves, he looks a bit like an invisible rich man, or he doesn't even have an office in Beijing, and he lives in a hotel all day long.Such people are either powerful and wealthy, or they are charlatans. In the past few days, Gao Mingyong has used all his contacts in Beijing, and even paid for an investigation company.He himself took the train to the Northeast and visited the city where Li Guangming was the deputy mayor.According to Gao Mingyong, this Li Guangming has indeed served in the army for many years, and his rank is not low.After moving to a local area, he first worked in a provincial government agency, and later was transferred to a prefecture-level city as the deputy mayor.However, Li Guangming's official reputation in the local area was not good. Not only was he found to have financial problems, but he also made the stomach of a female director below him bigger.Li Guangming did not voluntarily abandon his official position to go into business, but was dismissed by the organization and left in despair.Li Guangming did seafood business in Dalian at first, but it was not successful, so he defected to He Xiaojun a few years ago.

As for this He Xiaojun, the background is more complicated.His father once served as the director of a national ministry. It seems a bit reluctant to say that he is a son of a high-ranking cadre, but he does have deep connections in the capital.He Xiaojun said that he drank with Lai Changxing, this is not bragging.He was engaged in foreign trade business in Shenzhen, Xiamen and other places in his early years. His first wife was also a section chief of Shenzhen Customs. After Lai Changxing's accident, He Xiaojun was also investigated by relevant departments, but it turned out that the case was not deep.After that, he went to Australia for another two years and settled in Beijing after returning to China.In Beijing, there are indeed a group of people with backgrounds who are engaged in real estate investment all over the country. Their main business is to buy various office buildings at low prices, and then resell them at high prices after packaging.In this circle, He Xiaojun can be regarded as a figure regardless of age.

On the contrary, Gao Mingyong learned a lot about He Xiaojun and that movie star Ms. Lin through the investigation company.Including the record of their going to the hotel to check in, and the fact that He Xiaojun gave Ms. Lin a BMW car for her birthday last year. After listening to the report, Du Linxiang lit a cigarette and fell into deep thought.Gao Mingyong's information is still of some value, at least he and Li know that He and Li don't have much to brag about their respective experiences.Li Guangming is indeed a serious deputy department-level cadre. As for the issue of life style, it is not Du Linxiang's concern.

That day, he took a business jet to go to various places to inspect projects, which has already demonstrated He Xiaojun's extraordinary strength.Then think of the way the two of them treat people and talk, and they are not something that ordinary liars can pretend.Gao Mingyong was beating on the side drums: "He Xiaojun is a high-flyer who spends a lot of money in the various clubs in the capital. It seems that he should be a rich man. Besides, we are selling, and he is buying. 'If you don't see devils, don't hang your strings', I'm afraid he will cheat you." we?"

Du Linxiang nodded: "You are right. It seems that I was overwhelmed at the beginning. But it is a good thing to investigate many situations clearly. Now we have found out the details of each other, and we will take the initiative to negotiate in the future." In the next few days, the company in Hong Kong kept calling Du Linxiang, hoping to sign the contract as soon as possible.Du Linxiang's preferred buyer is He Xiaojun, so he has been dragging the Hong Kong side.Seeing that there was no news from He Xiaojun, Du Linxiang was also very anxious.Don't offend the buyer in Hong Kong at that time, He Xiaojun failed to negotiate.

On a Sunday afternoon, Li Guangming took the initiative to call: "Mr. Du, can't you give in to the price we discussed last time?" Du Linxiang was very excited when he received Li Guangming's call, but he still tried his best to maintain a relaxed and calm look: "When it comes to business, it's not enough for me to make concessions. Both parties have to make concessions." Li Guangming said: "Mr. He has come back from Europe. He has always been very concerned about skyscrapers, but Mr. Du is suffering from your asking too much. Mr. He will take a business jet to Boao, Hainan tomorrow to attend a summit forum. In this way, let him detour to Hezhou Airport to stop for an hour and communicate with you again?"

Du Linxiang said: "Okay, I'm waiting for you in Hezhou." At noon the next day, He Xiaojun's business jet landed at Hezhou Airport on time.Du Linxiang and An Youqi had already been waiting here, and they boarded the gangway when the plane came to a complete stop.Du Linxiang said enviously: "He Dong is so handsome, he always takes a special plane when he goes out to discuss business." He Xiaojun shook hands with Du Linxiang enthusiastically, and said: "In the past, I used to fly the first-class cabin of civil aviation, but today is a special situation. The first-class cabin to Hainan has been booked out, so I have no choice but to charter a business jet. But that's okay, if not With a business jet, I can't make a detour to visit President Du in Hezhou."

If it were an ordinary businessman, in order to show his strength, he could readily accept Du Linxiang's compliment.But He Xiaojun is different, and he has to explain, saying that he does not enjoy special plane treatment every time he travels.Such a low-key demeanor also added to Du Linxiang's affection for him. After taking his seat, He Xiaojun said straight to the point: "Today I can only stay at Hezhou Airport for an hour, so if you have any questions, just get straight to the point. The two parties have contacted many times about this business, and we will try to reach a satisfactory result this time. " He Xiaojun's negotiating style is always very strong.As soon as he came up, he said that he could only stay for one hour, which was actually tantamount to giving Du Linxiang an ultimatum-either make a concession within one hour, or stop talking. Du Linxiang said: "Dong He and I have very good tempers, so today I will open the window and speak openly. I called out the price of 18,000 yuan per square meter, but I didn't think about it. I was in Hong Kong before, and I was negotiating with a large state-owned enterprise. At that time, both parties agreed on the price." The shopping mall is full of intrigues, and the most scarce thing is the truth.What Du Linxiang said just now is typical nonsense.The quotation from the Hong Kong company was 13,000 yuan per square meter. If it was really 18,000 yuan per square meter, Du Linxiang had already signed the contract.The reason why he ran the train with his mouth full was to create an imaginary enemy in the negotiation to check and balance He Xiaojun. Du Linxiang continued: "To be honest, after I first contacted in Beijing, my cooperation intention was not very strong. In business, since selling things, the one with the highest price must win. But after inspecting several projects under Mr. He, There are some changes in my thinking. Mr. He is a professional real estate investor, and his operational ability is obvious to all. In contrast, although the central enterprises in Hong Kong are rich and powerful, their capabilities in this area are obviously insufficient. I thought carefully about what Mr. He said, and I think Reasonable. Selling the 15th floor to you, although you will lose some short-term profits, in the long run, the remaining floors may be able to sell for a good price." "So, even if your quotation is lower than that of the Hong Kong company, we can make some concessions in the long run. However, this concession should not be too large, and 15,000 yuan per square meter is out of the question." Du Linxiang said emphatically . He Xiaojun gave a thumbs up and said, "Mr. Du is really good. I think I am quite familiar with the market environment in Hezhou and the state-owned enterprises in Hong Kong. To be honest, if I am asked to sell this building now, I am also familiar with it." It can’t be sold at a high price of 18,000 yuan per square meter. It’s surprising that Mr. Du can talk to the Hong Kong company about this. I admire Mr. Du’s vision even more. He can temporarily abandon short-term benefits for the sake of long-term development. That’s what an entrepreneur should have.” He Xiaojun is not a fuel-efficient lamp, so he pushed Du Linxiang back with some polite words.He sent a clear message, that is, he doesn't believe that any Hong Kong company will pay such a high purchase price, so don't use this trick to fool me.At the same time, he did not expose Du Linxiang's lies, but only said that he admired Du Linxiang's mind. Li Guangming asked: "Mr. Du, how big is the concession you mentioned?" Du Linxiang thought for a while and said, "Seventeen thousand, it can't be lower." "It's too high!" Li Guangming yelled directly, "We can't accept this price no matter what. Mr. Du, we flew all the way here, you still have to show the minimum sincerity." "I'm very sincere." Du Linxiang said, "I dropped one thousand per square meter, and I directly dropped seventy-five million yuan on the fifteenth floor. Isn't that not sincere?" He Xiaojun said categorically, "The price of 17,000 yuan, I say bluntly, it's not worth talking about." There was a sudden silence in the cabin.According to Du Linxiang's idea, even if it is 15,000 yuan per square meter, he is willing to sell.Sticking to prices these days is mostly a negotiation technique.Even if you want to lower the price, you can only take it easy, and you can't kill it all at once. An Youqi said: "Based on what I know about Mr. Du, he is sincere. Mr. He and Mr. Li flew over thousands of miles away, so it should be said that they are also full of sincerity. Since it is said that 17,000 is not enough, can you Quote a price?" Li Guangming said: "15,500 yuan per square meter, this is the highest price we can give after considering various factors." "It's too low!" Du Linxiang said, "Compared with the company in Hong Kong, it is 2500 yuan lower." Du Linxiang still insisted on his own strategy, setting up an imaginary enemy for the opponent in the negotiation. Li Guangming didn't buy it and said, "Mr. Du is willing to sit here and talk to us today because he must think that we are stronger than the so-called Hong Kong company in some respects. Otherwise, you can go directly to sign a contract with them." Du Linxiang sighed: "I really value your company's operational capabilities, and I hope that through you, the whole building can be fired up. How about if both parties make a concession and sell for 16,000?" Li Guangming turned his head and looked at He Xiaojun. He Xiaojun took a sip of coffee and said, "16,000 is too high. But for Mr. Du's sake, I agree to make an exception and add 100 yuan, so that's 15,600 yuan each. square meter." After speaking, He Xiaojun looked at his watch: "There are still ten minutes before the plane will take off. I hope to cooperate sincerely with Mr. Du, but if it is true that 'the yellow crane is gone forever', it will be too late." I can only express regret." After entanglement for so long, He Xiaojun's quotation was several hundred yuan higher than Du Linxiang's psychological price.Although Du Linxiang was very satisfied in his heart, he pretended to be in pain: "Well, firstly, because of Director He's face, secondly, I am really optimistic about your company's operational capabilities, so I will agree to this alliance under the city. " He Xiaojun said: "This is not an alliance under the city, it is a win-win result for both parties." Du Linxiang shook his head: "To be honest, if I hadn't caught up with the macro-control, I wouldn't be able to sell my hard work so cheaply." Du Linxiang did look depressed, but in his heart, there was a burst of ecstasy. After the price is negotiated, there are still many details to be discussed.He Xiaojun took the initiative to invite: "Mr. Du, if you have nothing to do, take this flight and go to Hainan with me today. I am a quick-tempered person, and I like to strike while the iron is hot when doing business. Tonight at the hotel, we will finalize the details." Du Linxiang's capital chain was almost broken, so he was naturally more anxious than He Xiaojun.He nodded and said, "Okay, I'm also a cheerful person, and I like to push myself." An Youqi immediately called the driver and asked the Mercedes-Benz parked by the airport to go back first.Ten minutes later, the plane taxied to the runway, took off after a sprint. The plane soared in the sea of ​​clouds, and the bargaining between the two sides continued.The price has been negotiated, the remaining key is the payment method.Li Guangming said: "Enterprises can't pay more than one billion yuan in real money at once. The purchase price can be paid on a monthly basis, and it is guaranteed to be paid within one year." If it wasn't for the cabin being too cramped, Du Linxiang would have jumped into a rage: "How can I do that? I sold the building reluctantly just to get back the funds quickly. If I really want to use this payment method, then I might as well not sell it." He Xiaojun shrugged: "To be honest, I don't have more than one billion in cash, but I am confident that I can get this money in a short time. Du is always a businessman, so I think he understands this." Du Linxiang did not say a word.What He Xiaojun said was the truth. Every company has its own fund management system. It is not easy for anyone to spend more than one billion in real money in a short time.But making Du Linxiang wait for a year is really unacceptable. He Xiaojun said: "I also sympathize with Mr. Du's difficulties. Otherwise, the monthly payment should be changed to quarterly payment, or the payment should be paid within one year." Du Linxiang shook his head: "I'm really anxious to use the money now, otherwise I wouldn't sell the property. If I can't get the funds back quickly, it will run counter to my original intention." He Xiaojun thought for a while, then turned his head and asked Li Guangming: "If it is changed to a quarterly payment, and the payment is made within half a year, is that okay?" Li Guangming said: "This payment is tantamount to paying in two installments within half a year. I have to contact the branch offices in various places to coordinate the funding situation before I can confirm it." He Xiaojun asked Du Linxiang again: "Mr. Du, can you accept this?" Before Du Linxiang had time to speak, An Youqi rushed to say: "I will also contact the finance department after landing, and we will talk about the specific situation." After years of ups and downs in the business world, An Youqi has become a master at the negotiating table, and she will always leave room for herself to advance and retreat freely.If you nod and agree now, the initiative will be in the hands of the other party.Since you are going to check the status of funds, it happens that I will also check the status of funds. In short, you can't talk to death, and then formulate negotiation strategies according to the development of the situation. There is currently no airport in Boao, and planes can only land at Haikou Meilan Airport.After the group left the airport, they drove straight onto the Huandao Expressway and arrived at Boao Town in Qionghai City in about an hour and a half. I don't know if he was acting, anyway, Li Guangming made several phone calls along the way, and finally finally confirmed that he could pay the purchase price in two installments within half a year.Du Linxiang carefully calculated his financial situation and believed that this was the best result he could achieve so far.The rest of the detailed negotiations continued until after ten o'clock in the evening, and there was only the last point of dispute: after signing the contract, how much is the deposit for the first time? At this time, He Xiaojun answered a call, saying that an important person from Beijing had arrived in Boao, and he was going to meet him in a hurry, and the negotiation would take a break first, and then continue tomorrow.After Du Linxiang returned to the room, Li Guangming walked in: "Mr. Du, we've all worked hard this day. How about going to relax?" "How to relax?" Du Linxiang asked. Li Guangming smiled treacherously: "Nowadays, there are several beauties in the film and television industry who are also in Boao, so we can go and relax for a while." Engage in stars?This is a trick that Du Linxiang has never played before!He was a little distracted, but he didn't dare to agree rashly.He is just a private entrepreneur, and he is not afraid of being pulled down by someone using a beauty trick, but An Youqi follows him, if he is found out when he goes out like this... Du Linxiang is a man who is never afraid of his wife, but for some reason, sometimes he treats An Youqi The heart is timid. Li Guangming said casually: "I have arranged for someone to take Mr. An to a flower massage, and she will rest in the luxury private room of the massage room tonight." The shrewd Li Guangming not only saw the ambiguous relationship between himself and An Youqi, but even took the vaccination.Now that Du Linxiang had nothing to worry about, he hurriedly followed Li Guangming out of the room.The two came to a private room in a bar, and there were already four women and one man sitting inside.The man spoke standard Mandarin and greeted Li Guangming warmly.The four beauties in the film and television industry can be described as fat and thin, each with their own charm.Among the four beauties, three were relatively young, in their twenties, and one of them was said to have worked as a model before. She was 1.75 meters tall and stood taller than Du Linxiang by a head.However, Du Linxiang didn't know any of these three people. Presumably, they should have debuted not long ago, and they haven't had much fame yet.Another lady in her thirties, surnamed Li, was very well dressed, exuding an intellectual and graceful charm.This man Du Linxiang has seen in several TV dramas, and he can be considered a wrist even if he is not too big or too small.When other beauties address Ms. Li, they also respectfully call her "Sister Li". A group of people sat in the private room drinking and chatting, really happy.These beauties are all very reserved, they speak softly, and they don't show their teeth when they smile.Especially Ms. Li, every time she adjusts her sitting posture, she never forgets to tidy up her skirts, lest she lose her clothes. After sitting in the private room for more than half an hour, Li Guangming called Du Linxiang out: "Mr. Du, four beauties, which one do you like?" Du Linxiang is facing the troubles of happiness at the moment.In terms of figure and appearance, the tender model with childlike face and big breasts by the window is the most suitable for him.But he never forgets Ms. Li, and despite her age, she is the most famous of all.Since you are a celebrity, why not find someone who is well-known? There are so many beautiful women, but celebrities are not encountered every day.Du Linxiang said cruelly, "Just that Ms. Li." Li Guangming laughed and said, "Boss Du really has a unique vision, and he picked the most expensive one right away." Du Linxiang asked, "How much does it cost?" Li Guangming said, "You don't have to worry about this. I'll take you out and let you pay for it!" After returning to the private room and sitting for a few minutes, Li Guangming whispered a few words to the man, and Ms. Li and the tall former model walked out of the private room alone.After they went out, they got into the car, and Du Linxiang and Li Guangming also came out quickly, boarded their respective cars, and embraced the beauties. After returning to the hotel, Ms. Li asked Du Linxiang to take a shower first.Although Du Linxiang was very reluctant, he couldn't be too presumptuous in front of other celebrities, so he walked into the bathroom resentfully.Just two minutes after washing, the bathroom door opened, and Ms. Li stood naked at the door... I don't know if it's because the business talks went well today, or because Ms. Li is very good at teasing men's desires. Du Linxiang swept away the lethargy during the battle with An Youqi, and fought for several rounds with vigor.When leaving in the morning, Ms. Li said affectionately: "Among the real men I have slept with, you are the richest. Among the rich men I have slept with, you are the most man-like." After hearing this, Du Linxiang , It is simply a surge of emotion. Perhaps because of Du Linxiang's excellent performance, Ms. Li actually opened up to him and talked about many things in the circle.Ms. Li said that people like her have been immersed in the industry for many years, and many things have been ignored, and now they only think about earning money for retirement.Ms. Li was married once and has a son.Being single for too long and feeling bored, I found a male model to be Xiao Wang last year. "What is Xiao Wang?" Du Linxiang asked puzzled. Ms. Li smiled and said, "It's the same nature as Xiaosan, that is, there are many sticks in the middle." Du Linxiang laughed loudly: "You see it very openly." Ms. Li said: "You entrepreneurs don't often say a word, 'Acquiring others shows that I am capable, and being acquired by others shows that I am attractive'. Well, being slept by a rich man proves that I am attractive, and using money to sleep with a handsome one Men prove that I have strength." Although he didn't have to pay the bill himself, Du Linxiang also took the opportunity to inquire about the market.According to Ms. Li, a star like her who is between the first and second tier earns 150,000 a night.Du Linxiang admired He Xiaojun's strength very much, and even dared to spend a lot of money on asking clients to go whoring. As the saying goes, there are four irons in life: go to the window together, carry a gun together, share the spoils together, and go whoring together.With this night of friendship, the friendship between Du Linxiang and Li Guangming naturally went a step further.During breakfast, Du Linxiang made fun of Li Guangming: "Mr. Li, how did you choose the tallest woman among the women last night?" The implication is that you are shorter than me, so why did you choose a beauty who is 1.75 meters tall? . Li Guangming laughed: "Don't think I'm not tall, but I don't know why, but I like tall women. Men have all kinds of strange sexual tastes, I really can't say. Some like slim ones, some I like plump ones, some like to have one who looks like my first love girlfriend, and some like to choose one who looks like an acquaintance’s wife. It is said that the ladies in nightclubs are often the ones with the best business, but not the prettiest ones.” Du Linxiang agreed with Li Guangming's opinion very much.In a nightclub in Hezhou, he always liked to find an ordinary girl.As for the reason, outsiders would naturally not be able to guess - Du Linxiang felt that this woman's chin and nose looked a lot like Ma Xiaojing! He Xiaojun was going to attend the meeting the next morning, and he didn't come back until after lunch.He still cut to the point in his speech: "Mr. Du, after all the other obstacles have been removed, the only thing left is the issue of the deposit. What should I say?" Du Linxiang said: "I still insist on yesterday's opinion, and after signing the contract, I will pay a 50 million deposit." He Xiaojun said: "The security deposit is mainly a matter of reputation. Is Mr. Du still not at ease about our reputation? It's almost meaningless. Why did you ask for 50 million?" He Xiaojun continued: "I also know that Mr. Du is in a hurry to use the money, so I can advance the time of the first payment. Two months after the contract is signed, I will pay half of the money, and the full amount will be paid in half a year. As for the deposit, I think it is one thousand Almost ten thousand." "Ten million is too little!" Du Linxiang said. Li Guangming said from the side: "Mr. Du, don't you still believe in our strength? Besides, we will not regret it if we throw in 10 million real money." For He Xiaojun's strength, Du Linxiang now has no doubts.It was the first time to eat authentic court food, the first time to fly a business jet, the first time to become a celebrity, and many firsts in my life were all thanks to He Xiaojun.Besides, what they said is correct, as for the deposit, it only needs to have meaning. Du Linxiang finally said: "The deposit is 20 million yuan, not a penny less. In addition, the time for the first payment is brought forward to one month after signing the contract." He Xiaojun hesitated for a while, then went out to make a phone call, and finally came back and said, "Twenty million is twenty million, but the first payment can only be made one and a half months earlier." Du Linxiang was a little strange. He Xiaojun went out to make a phone call, as if he was asking someone for instructions.He is the leader of the company, so why ask for other people's opinions when making decisions? Du Linxiang really didn't have time to think about it.He carefully weighed the conditions He Xiaojun offered, and finally said: "Okay, deal." Du Linxiang, An Youqi, He Xiaojun, and Li Guangming held hands tightly together.He Xiaojun immediately asked his followers to open a bottle of champagne to celebrate.It will take about a week to refine the terms of the contract. After a week, He Xiaojun will personally lead a team to Hezhou to sign a formal agreement with Du Linxiang. A group of people will leave Hainan in the afternoon.He Xiaojun was very particular about etiquette. He asked his business jet to take Du Linxiang back to Hezhou, but he and Li Guangming were going to take a commercial flight.No matter how modest Ren Du Linxiang was, He Xiaojun insisted on his own opinion.Li Guangming also echoed from the side: "Mr. He has kind words, so Mr. Du should not refuse. Besides, there are many flights back to Beijing, so we can catch any one. The flights to Hezhou are much less dense." In the end, He Xiaojun personally sent Du Linxiang to the airport, and stood on the tarmac to watch the plane slide into the runway.The plane took off, but the boulder in Du Linxiang's heart fell to the ground.After several months of hard work, I finally found a suitable buyer, and the company's financial difficulties will be relieved soon. The sky in Hainan is cloudless, just like Du Linxiang's mood.He couldn't help but look down at the island, and a feeling rose in his heart: beautiful Hainan, you are indeed Du's blessed land.It was here that I met Lu Youshun back then, and now it was here again, which gave me the feeling of seeing the blue sky through the clouds and mists. For Du Linxiang, Hainan seems to have some kind of magical power somewhere.It is not known whether he can turn the clouds to see the sun at this time, but a few years later, the last and most thrilling scene of his business career started on this island.All of this is of course a later story.