"Don't ask so many questions. You just need to know that Xiaosheng is a promising business opportunity. Just follow him closely and listen to what he says."

Zhao Defu wasn't angry when his uncle said he wasn't smart enough. Instead, he chuckled and moved closer to Jiang Sheng.

"Brother Sheng, from now on you're the factory manager. If you need anything, just let me know, and I'll definitely work hard with you!"

Jiang Sheng couldn't help but smile and readily nodded.

"No problem, we're like brothers!"

The three chatted and laughed, and soon returned to Zhou Yongming's home.

Unable to resist Zhou Yongming's warm invitation, Jiang Sheng had a meal at Zhou Yongming's home.

During the meal, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely. Zhou Yongming did not put on airs and chatted with Jiang Sheng, discussing the current situation and showing great interest in some of the forward-thinking views expressed by Jiang Sheng.

As they talked, the two began to discuss the reform of state-owned enterprises.

Zhou Yongming looked at the young man with admiration and couldn't help but ask, "Since we've brought up the reform of state-owned enterprises, what are your thoughts on this reform?"

Jiang Sheng sat opposite Zhou Yongming. Upon hearing this, he spoke in a neither humble nor arrogant tone.

"The current situation is that the state-owned economy is the mainstay, and the collective ownership system is the supplement. The previous public and private ownership systems basically only exist in the long river of history."

"That is why decisions regarding production and operations are not made by the company, but are decided by higher authorities."

"At this point, marketization becomes extremely important..."

Jiang Sheng spoke eloquently about this, and his understanding of state-owned enterprise reform was based on some of his previous life experiences.

In addition, he has been trying to help his older sister in various ways over the past few days, so he is naturally very familiar with these matters.

“That’s right,” Zhou Yongming’s eyes lit up, and he nodded with emotion: “I also do business in Yanjing City. If it weren’t for the reform of state-owned enterprises, people like us would never have had a chance to get ahead.”

The two talked back and forth, delving deeper and deeper into matters beyond business.

Zhao Defu, who was sitting next to him, was completely confused and could only keep his head down and keep eating.

After finishing the meal and feeling satisfied, Jiang Sheng stood up and smiled humbly at Zhou Yongming.

"I have benefited greatly from talking with my uncle today."

"You're too modest, Xiaosheng," Zhou Yongming waved his hand and said with a smile, "I've benefited a lot from talking with you for so long. I believe you will definitely be successful in the near future!"

After listening to Zhou Yongming's views and insights on the reform of state-owned enterprises, he felt even more strongly that the young man in front of him was a business prodigy.

The three of them walked to the villa entrance. Zhou Yongming patted him on the shoulder and said quite seriously, "Since you want to enter the business world, then do a good job. If you need any help, just let me know."

"Uncle, you're too kind. Thank you, Uncle."

As the two exchanged words, Zhao Defu, who hadn't understood a word of their conversation, quickly came over.

"Uncle, let me and Sheng leave quickly. I have so much to say to Sheng. I can't understand what you and Sheng are saying. It's like listening to gibberish."

"You brat," Zhou Yongming chuckled and scolded the guy, then earnestly advised, "You should learn from Xiao Sheng. He's much better than you!"

"Hehe, that's for sure!"

Zhao Defu smiled and put his arm around Jiang Sheng's shoulder: "Come on, Sheng-ge, whatever your plans are, just tell me, let's get rich together!"

Seeing Zhao Defu's unserious behavior, Jiang Sheng laughed and scolded him a few times before saying goodbye to Zhou Yongming.

After leaving the villa, Zhao Defu, who had been maintaining a composed demeanor in front of Zhou Yongming, could no longer hold back.

He kept asking questions as he rode his bicycle.

"Brother Sheng, when did you become so amazing? How come I never noticed before?"

"I earned more than 80 yuan in two days. I would never have dared to dream of this before!"

"That was quite a bold move, renting a factory right away. Tell your buddies what your next steps are?"

For some reason, Zhao Defu felt that after arriving in Yanjing City this time, he found that his childhood friend had undergone a complete transformation compared to the friend he had before the summer vacation.

This Yanjing city truly lives up to its reputation as a big city. Even Brother Sheng has become just like a city dweller now, with both ambition and the ability to make money!

"Don't ask so many questions," Jiang Sheng glanced at him, "I didn't expect this either. I just set up a stall casually, who knew I could make so much money?"

Versailles' tone infuriated Zhao Defu so much that he pedaled his bicycle much faster.

"Look at what you're saying! You can easily earn over eighty yuan. If I could earn twenty yuan a day, I'd be ecstatic!"

"Then you better not die."

Jiang Sheng patted Zhao Defu on the back and said in a serious tone, "The leader has assigned you a task. If you do it well, you'll be rewarded!"

Zhao Defu quickly flattered him, saying, "Please speak, sir, I'll get on it right away!"

"Come with me to the wholesale market tomorrow, help me set up a stall and sell some more things, and maybe hire a few workers while we're at it."

Now is the most critical moment for the reform of state-owned enterprises. If I really want to start a factory, I will naturally want to start a private enterprise.

In this way, they might even receive some preferential treatment thanks to the reform of state-owned enterprises.

Unfortunately, there was no labor market at that time, so they could only try to recruit factory workers in crowded places.

"Hiring?"

Zhao Defu paused slightly on his bicycle and asked in confusion, "Brother Sheng, we haven't even bought all the parts and components for the assembly line yet, and you're already recruiting? What are you thinking?"

It's no wonder Zhao Defu asked that question. After all, the production line and other things are not yet complete. Why hire so many workers all of a sudden? They can't do anything yet, and we still have to pay them wages. What's the point of this?

Are you stupid?!

Jiang Sheng immediately saw through Zhao Defu's thoughts and couldn't help but roll his eyes. He patiently explained, "Let's recruit the workers first. We'll officially start work on the first of next month. Before that, we need to prepare everything that needs to be prepared."

"Oh, I see." Zhao Defu suddenly realized and nodded.

Unfortunately, the labor market in Yanjing City had not yet been established at this time, so it was not so easy to recruit people.