Having just returned from West Lake, Lu Shurui received her graduate school admission notice.

That evening, Aunt Hu cooked several dishes to celebrate Lu Shurui's birthday and to bid farewell to Qian Weiguo.

"Congratulations, brother-in-law! If you get a doctorate or something, you'll be the most highly educated person in our group."

"You'll probably be the richest person in the world, and the most carefree person!"

Lu Shurui felt that Qian Weiguo's personality would give him a high chance of success in business. He was easy to get along with, quick-witted, and spoke differently to different people.

The concept of emotional intelligence wasn't popular back then; otherwise, Lu Shurui would have accurately described it as "high emotional intelligence!"

“Sister Yu Yin, I’ve considered what you said and I think the clothing wholesale and retail sector has potential. I can organize my own fleet of vehicles and buy and sell along the way, which will bring in funds quickly.”

"Good idea. If done well, it can quickly accumulate funds without crossing the country's bottom line. Just make sure the people you find are reliable and skilled enough, because the journey south is not safe."

Yu Yin generally knew that most of the resources Qian Weiguo could utilize still came from the military.

"Sister Yu Yin, would you be interested in investing in me? I really don't have enough funds, and you're the only one around me who can afford it."

Yu Yin thought for a moment. She had just spent 200,000 yuan to buy that factory, and she still needed to renovate the courtyard wall, which would cost her a sum of money as well. Moreover, she wanted to acquire that wasteland to develop a breeding base, but the possibility of buying it was slim, and she would probably have to rent it.

"It's not impossible. Do you have a plan? How much investment do you intend for me to make, and what percentage of the shares do you want me to take? What's your project budget? How much investment is needed to assemble the fleet? How much will you set aside for reselling goods?"

Yu Yin's series of questions left Qian Weiguo bewildered. He had also studied economics in college, so why couldn't he understand? Had he been sleeping in class?

"I don't have any ideas yet."

Qian Weiguo felt he was being delusional. He had no clue what to do, and he wanted to run before he even got started. Wasn't he just asking to fall to his death?

"If you really want to do this, go back and make a plan. You also need to go to the south to check out the goods, how to get them, what the costs are, and what percentage of profit you can make. What price range of goods should you use for wholesale, and how should you target your retail customers?"

Yu Yin thought for a moment, wondering what else she needed to be careful about. She had worked in a clothing store before, doing part-time work to support herself, so she actually knew a bit about it.

"High-end products need to be paired with a high-end environment so that customers feel they are getting their money's worth. Also, individual businesses have certain limitations now, so whether or not to find a reliable organization to affiliate with requires careful consideration."

"Sister, speak slowly, I'll write it down and study it carefully when I get back. We can't be too impulsive." Qian Weiguo felt that he had learned a lot, something that couldn't be learned in the classroom.

Yu Yin shared everything she knew, understood, and had experienced while shopping in her later life, hoping it would be helpful to Qian Weiguo. This wasn't something he could accomplish in a day or two; even catching the peak sales season next summer would be considered fast.

With Yu Yin's generous guidance, Qian Weiguo gradually filled in the gaps in his previously empty ideas. Although there were still many blanks, it was much better than before. Holding the notebook close to his chest, he considered it a treasure.

"Alright? Go back and take a good look at it first, figure out the ins and outs, don't rush things. I just bought an old factory building and I'm thinking of renting some land to raise livestock. Come back to me after you've planned everything out and have a business plan, and I'll see how it goes and invest."

"Sis, you bought another house?"

"It's not a house, more like a piece of land. My long-term plan is to grow, raise, process, and sell everything myself, a complete industrial chain."

Yu Yin only wants to do one thing well. As for the rest, she can invest any spare money she has and collect dividends without having to worry too much. She doesn't want to spend all her time making money; she wants to spend quality time with her children and enjoy life.

"Sister, your plan is clear and concise. Set goals and achieve them gradually, and your life will be fulfilling."

Qian Weiguo always felt a sense of security when he was around Sister Yu Yin. It was as if things were less urgent and simpler when they came to Sister Yu Yin. There was a peaceful and tranquil aura around her that calmed people down.

The group chatted until late, and everyone felt that they hadn't had enough, especially Qian Weiguo.

After Qian Weiguo left, Yu Yin asked Lu Shurui to check out the piece of wasteland she had her eye on.

"Shurui, could you take a look and, if possible, have someone test the composition of this land to see what's suitable for planting, and whether it's suitable for growing pasture to provide feed for the cattle and sheep?"

“Okay, I know a friend who is in the chemistry department, and he also got into graduate school this time. It shouldn’t be too difficult.”

As soon as Lu Shurui returned, Yu Yin told him that she had bought an old factory building for 200,000 yuan. He didn't understand these things, and all he could do was help Yu Yin when she needed it.

"Shurui, it's so good to have you. You will support me unconditionally, no matter what I do."

"There's only so much I can do, but I'll always be there for you, so you can have no worries."

The two were tenderly gazing at each other in the room, their eyes shining.

The next day, Lu Shurui went to see his friend, while Yu Yin started working; she was a working person after all.

"Xiaoyu, what have you been busy with lately? You've taken several days off already?"

During lunch, Sister Wang asked with concern that she really liked Yu Yin.

“A friend of ours came from out of town, and we’re busy entertaining him. We’ve known each other since we’ve met in Yunnan Province, and it’s not easy for him to come all this way, so we have to treat him well.”

Yu Yin spoke half-truthfully, unable to reveal that she was busy buying old factory buildings. She preferred to keep a low profile and not flaunt her wealth; jealousy could easily cloud one's judgment.

She hadn't forgotten that Wei Lan was watching her closely, eager to find any mistakes she might have made. Yu Yin couldn't understand why she was so tired; life wasn't meant to be lived for others, so why did she care so much about what others thought?

A few days later, Lu Shurui had completed what Yu Yin had asked him to do.

"Here is the composition analysis of that wasteland. We selected many points, conducted tests, and compiled a report. Take a look."

"Great, you guys are quick! Don't forget to treat your friend to a meal and give them a gift or something. Keep a good relationship with them, you might need to ask for their help in the future."

Yu Yin quickly glanced at the report. The wasteland covered several hundred acres, mostly unsuitable for growing crops but suitable for pasture. There were also about a hundred acres that were relatively fertile, but had been abandoned for a long time and buried.

Yu Yin was thrilled. She had struck gold. She had cleared out about a hundred acres of land, planted a season of soybeans to nourish the soil, and then she could plant corn. Corn is excellent feed, and her farm was basically self-sufficient.

Yu Yin was eager to rent or even buy the land, which would give her peace of mind. However, the chances were slim, as the surrounding area consisted of fertile farmland that hadn't been extensively developed and remained untouched by the outside world.

Once Yu Yin made up her mind, things would be easier later on. She would have Brother Liang and Shu Rui talk to the local government, since this was considered an investment and should receive policy support.