Chapter 125 Chapter 125 Out of reach

Jiang Xi: "How much does this refrigerated truck cost?"

Old Li pointed a few fingers and said, "There are less than 200 refrigerated trucks in the country right now, and they're all imported. You know the Santana? It costs 180,000 yuan. Refrigerated trucks are even more expensive than that. This one is priced by the meter."

By the meter? Everyone had never heard of a truck charging by the meter. They knew refrigerated trucks were expensive, and the pricing was so unique: "How does it work?"

Lao Li said, "The refrigerated truck in our factory is about 13 meters long. At 10,000 yuan per meter, the basic cost alone is 130,000 yuan, not to mention other expenses."

Everyone gasped when they heard this. Qian Lili's voice trembled, "This, this is too expensive."

Qian Lili and Xiufen couldn't help but take a few steps back. They didn't dare get too close to such an expensive car. If something went wrong, they wouldn't be able to pay for it even if they sold their cars.

Old Li looked at the refrigerated truck in front of him with cherishing eyes, as if he were looking at his own son. "That's right. That's why our factory doesn't use this truck often. Unless there's a big order that can fill it up, otherwise no one can drive it away."

Old Li talked about the refrigerated truck with great enthusiasm: "I still remember the young man who was in charge of driving the refrigerated truck at the beginning. He was as strong as an ox. He was usually a foolhardy person and was fearless. But the first time he got on a refrigerated truck, he almost lost his legs. Who wouldn't be afraid? This huge truck came all the way from overseas. The permit was approved after a long application process. Who dared to touch it? If you damaged it, you would not only have to pay money but also the car. Let's not even talk about whether you can come up with such a large amount of money. Even if you can come up with it, how will you compensate for the car? Who has the face to ask the authorities for a new permit?"

Jiang Xi... forget it, it's another thing that he can't afford and can't buy now, but it doesn't stop Jiang Xi from appreciating the refrigerated truck.

The refrigerated truck's appearance aside, its practicality was quite impressive. With it, Wu Ji's salsa could be sold all over the country without worrying about spoilage. Jiang Xi was very adaptable. Since he couldn't afford a cold storage facility or a refrigerated truck, he decided to go back and make insulated boxes.

On this day, the cold storage and refrigerated truck left a deep impression on Qian Lili and Xiufen.

Later, when they buy things, as long as they are cheaper than cold storage and refrigerated trucks, they will feel that there is no need to hesitate. If they can't afford cold storage and refrigerated trucks, can they still afford these things?

The cold storage and refrigerated trucks are absolutely priced sky-high. Before the visit, Qian Lili and Xiufen could never have imagined that there are people in the world who can afford such expensive things.

Qian Lili couldn't help but sigh before she even left the Weimin Chicken Farm. "Jiang Xi, we're so poor. People in our area are so poor. If I hadn't come to Shanghai, I wouldn't have known it had developed to this point. Even a chicken farm has equipment that people living in Changfeng County wouldn't even dare to imagine."

Jiang Xi said, "So we have to go out and not be satisfied with our achievements in Changfeng County. Instead, we have to go to big cities and compete with those powerful people."

Qian Lili nodded heavily: "Okay, I'll listen to you. Are we going to the glass factory later?"

Jiang Xi said: "Yes, we will go to the glass factory later."

Jiang Xi asked Lin Xiurong to introduce Jiang Tao to do the decoration. Jiang Xi's plan for the store was roughly the same as Wu Ji Zao Lu in Changfeng County. It still required large glass cabinets, which meant a lot of glass.

Although Jiang Tao could help purchase glass, Jiang Xi went to the glass factory not just to buy glass. She was eager to negotiate more business deals, preferably big deals, so that she could quickly recover her funds.

Although cold storage and refrigerated trucks are still dreams, who says we can't dream of things that are too far away? As long as we expand our business, hundreds of thousands of dollars will not be an expense that we cannot afford in the future.

Xiufen followed Liang Guangzhi to study at the chicken farm, and Jiang Xi took Qian Lili to the glass factory.

The glass factory guard still remembered Jiang Xi: "Aren't you the little girl who came last time?"

Jiang Xi smiled and said, "Yes, uncle, how are you feeling recently?"

The guard said: "It's fine, do you still want to see Niu Jun?"

Jiang Xi said: "Yes, I am also looking for Comrade Niu Jun. Thank you, uncle." As he spoke, Jiang Xi stuffed a handful of White Rabbit milk candies into the guard's hand.

The guard was even happier after getting the candy: "I'll go find him for you right away!"

Niu Jun came out quickly and was a little surprised to see Jiang Xi: "Hello, Comrade Jiang Xi, long time no see. How come you have time to come to see me today?"

Jiang Xi smiled and stuffed a bag of White Rabbit candy into Niu Jun's hand: "Hello, Brother Niu, I'm bothering you again this time."

Liu Jun, holding the heavy White Rabbit candy in his arms, said embarrassedly, "If you have something to say, just say it. I told you last time that you are Sister Lin's friend as well as my friend. Why are you so polite and even giving me gifts?"

Jiang Xi's eyes curved, "I heard from Sister Lin that you recently had a daughter, and she hasn't congratulated you yet. This little thing is my little token of my appreciation."

Niu Jun smiled even more happily when talking about his daughter. Originally, his family had only two sons, and his sons were naughty and annoying. He finally had a daughter, and Niu Jun was content with having a daughter. His little daughter was fair, tender and sweet. Every day when he got home from get off work, he couldn't help teasing his daughter, and he felt happy when he thought of his daughter.

Niu Jun accepted the White Rabbit and said, "I'm sorry for the expense."

Jiang Xi smiled: "No, it's not a big expense. I just want to share in the good luck. Actually, I came to see Brother Niu this time because I need your help. I want to buy another batch of glass. Do you have any here?"

Niu Jun was surprised: "Has the last batch been used up?" Niu Jun remembered that Jiang Xike bought a whole truck of glass last time, which was enough even if windows were installed on all four sides and glass cabinets were added.

Jiang Xi explained: "I'm going to open a new store in Shanghai soon and I need a lot of glass, so I'd like to ask Brother Niu for help."

Niu Jun was extremely surprised: "It's only been a short time. How come you opened a store in Shanghai again? You're quite quick."

Niu Jun suddenly felt that the White Rabbit candy in his hand no longer had a good flavor. Last time, he thought Jiang Xi had connections. This time, he felt that Jiang Xi definitely had connections, otherwise he would have opened a store in Shanghai in such a short time. Is it so easy to open a store in Shanghai? Who can make it in Shanghai without some skills?

Jiang Xi said modestly: "It's not a big store, just a small shop."

Niu Jun doesn't think so. He has to help with both public and private matters. There is another child in the family, and he has to help the child walk a smooth path, at least make more connections, and save some money for the child.

"Okay, I'll go ask for you. Basically, there should be news in the next two or three days. But if you want more, you have to pay more."

Jiang Xi nodded: "It's okay to add a little money, thank you Brother Niu."

It's okay to add a little money. Niu Jun said it in a domineering manner. His attitude towards Jiang Xi became more cautious. No matter whether Jiang Xi had a background or not, he was definitely rich. There was no harm in making friends with him.

After talking about the glass, Jiang Xi specifically introduced Qian Lili to Niu Jun: "This is Qian Lili. She will be responsible for opening a store in Shanghai. When I return to Changfeng County, she may go to the factory to pick up the glass on my behalf."

Qian Lili smiled brightly and greeted Niu Jun in a familiar manner: "Hello, Brother Niu, I am Qian Lili. Please take care of me in the future."

Niu Jun was also very friendly towards the likable Qian Lili: "Comrade Qian, if you have any problems in the future, please come to me. I am friends with your boss, and I am also friends with you."

Qian Lili: "Thank you, Brother Niu. Brother Niu looks so decent, I'm sure your little daughter will be pretty good too."

Niu Jun was delighted to be praised by Qian Lili, who praised two people at once. He said, "My little daughter is really good-looking. She is so cute. My mother won't let go of her even when she holds her."

Qian Lili continued, "Then she must be a very blessed girl. Brother Niu is really capable. The child is enjoying a blessing in your home."

Niu Jun said modestly: "No, no." But he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.

Qian Lili won Niu Jun's favor in just a few words. Jiang Xi was very satisfied with Qian Lili's performance. It seemed that it was the right decision to bring Qian Lili to Shanghai.

Jiang Xi did not simply introduce Qian Lili to Niu Jun. Niu Jun was an employee of the glass factory and the only connection in the factory that Jiang Xi knew in Shanghai. Jiang Xi deliberately introduced Qian Lili to Niu Jun to make it easier for Qian Lili to expand her business in the future.

The market in Shanghai is vast, and the old methods used in Changfeng County cannot be used to sell braised food in Shanghai, nor is it necessary to use the old methods used in Changfeng County.

As long as he could establish good relationships with these factories and organizations, he could close a deal and earn several thousand yuan in sales, saving effort and making money. Naturally, Jiang Xi would focus his sales strategy on negotiating business with factories and organizations.

Qian Lili also understood Jiang Xi's intention, so she said several auspicious words and almost became a close friend with Niu Jun regardless of age difference. When leaving, Niu Jun was still a little reluctant to leave. It had been a long time since he met such a talkative girl, and every word she said made him happy.

"You are welcome to come to my house when you have time. I will show you my baby daughter."

Jiang Xi and Qian Lili naturally agreed: "Okay, we will definitely visit your home next time we have time!"

The trip to Shanghai went very smoothly. By the time we returned, Xiufen had already filled two or three large notebooks. She benefited a lot from working at the Weimin Chicken Farm, and some things that she had been unable to understand before were now clear to her.

Jiang Xi took Xiufen back to Changfeng County, while Qian Lili stayed in Shanghai, watching over the store's renovations while trying to make connections to expand her business. Before leaving, Jiang Xi warned her, "If Jiang Tao bothers you, go find Lin Xiurong. Never go out alone at night, and don't trust Jiang Tao easily."

Qian Lili said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, Jiang Xi, I'm not a child anymore. As for Jiang Tao, he wouldn't dare do anything to me."

Jiang Xi was puzzled: "How can you be so sure? Have you had any contact with him these days?"

Qian Lili felt a little guilty: "There was some contact, but not much."

Xiufen was anxious: "Lili, that Jiang Taoliu is not a good person. Don't have any contact with him."

Qian Lili explained, "I didn't mean to pick on him. He came to talk to me when we went to the store that day. I didn't want to talk to him, but he insisted on chatting with me and even said he wanted to treat me to a movie. I refused and kicked him. I thought he would be angry, but he was actually so cheerful. That time I knew he wouldn't do anything to me. Don't worry, I know my limits. If things go wrong, I'll go to the Shiquan Hotel to complain, and Sister Lin will definitely deal with Jiang Tao."

After Qian Lili said this, Jiang Xi became even more worried. Qian Lili was still young and had no experience. She didn't know that men's words could lie. Especially Jiang Tao was obviously a cunning man. What if he used some tricks to deceive Qian Lili? Qian Lili was brought to Shanghai by her, so Jiang Xi would definitely be responsible for Qian Lili.

Jiang Xi remained calm and said to Qian Lili, "I know you're a sensible person, so I trust you. I'm going back to Changfeng County mainly for the chicken farm. I'll be back in a few days, so you should take good care of the store. If there's anything, tell me immediately, either by telegram or phone. Don't be reluctant to spend money."

Qian Lili nodded in agreement. Feeling the genuine concern from Jiang Xi and Xiufen, Qian Lili felt warm in her heart: "Don't worry, I will be fine."

Xiufen was carrying her luggage, looking worried: "Jiang Xi, are we just going to leave Jiang Tao alone?"

Jiang Xi said, "How is that possible? Let's go find Jiang Tao now."

Xiufen was overjoyed and exclaimed, she was a few years older than Qian Lili, and Qian Lili was a likable person. In Xiufen's heart, Qian Lili was just like her younger sister, and when her younger sister was harassed by a hooligan, how could the older sister just ignore it?

Jiang Xi and Xiufen went to the store together. The store was being renovated in full swing. Jiang Tao changed into another floral shirt this time. He was still so flamboyant. He sat on a stool with his legs crossed, drinking Beibingyang and humming an unknown tune. He still looked frivolous.

Seeing Jiang Xi and Xiufen coming, Jiang Tao glanced behind them and was a little disappointed to find that Qian Lili didn't come: "Boss Jiang, you are here. The walls of the store have been painted. We are just waiting for the glass to be installed to finish the cabinets."

Compared with the store in Changfeng County, the basic layout of the store in Shanghai has not changed much, but the lamps have changed. The store in Changfeng County uses a lot of lamps, while the store in Shanghai uses fewer electric lamps. However, each lamp is in the shape of a lotus and looks very beautiful. Of course, the price is also more expensive than the pile of lamps in Changfeng County.

Jiang Xi didn't beat around the bush and asked directly: "Do you have any intentions towards Qian Lili?"

Jiang Tao originally took a step forward, but when asked, he couldn't help but stand up straight. He was puzzled. Jiang Xi was obviously not very old, so how could he be so intimidating? Why was he so scared?

Jiang Tao also said directly: "I do have a crush on Lili, but don't worry, I'm a serious person and I will never mess around. I really like Lili and want to be with her."

Xiufen: "You don't act like a decent person. Stop pestering Lili."

Jiang Tao said with a bitter face: "Why don't I look like a decent person? Are you talking about my outfit?"

Jiang Tao said: "I dress like this to blend in with the Shanghai market. After all, I work for a big boss. If I dress shabbily, how can I go out and discuss big business?"

Xiufen felt that Jiang Tao was just making excuses. In short, she felt that Jiang Tao was very unreliable from the first time she met him.

Jiang Xi stared at Jiang Tao: "If you really like Lili, you must use a sincere method. Even if Lili doesn't like you, it is her freedom. You can't force her, and you can't hate her because of this."

Jiang Tao quickly assured: "How could I do that? Don't worry, I've never been in a relationship before, and I've met someone like Lili who suits my heart. I will definitely treat her well. Even if she doesn't like me, I won't pester her."

Jiang Tao raised his head and said, "After all, I am a good young man from Shanghai. I would never do such a dirty thing."

Jiang Xi said coldly, "You'd better. Anyway, I have a good relationship with Sister Lin, and I know a few friends in Shanghai. If you do anything excessive, I will find you even if I have to dig three feet underground."

Jiang Tao shuddered. Shouldn't he be the one saying these lines? But why was it so scary when this pretty girl opposite him said these words with such an expressionless face?

Jiang Tao wanted to stand at attention again, and cursed himself in his heart for being so useless, but he still said softly: "Don't worry, Sister Jiang."

The word "sister" made Jiang Xi stunned, and Xiufen was also unbelievable. She used to think Jiang Tao was a second-rate person, but today she felt that Jiang Tao didn't seem to be very smart.

Jiang Tao was stunned after calling her sister. After all, he, Jiang Tao, was a well-known figure in Shanghai, so why did he automatically recognize her as his sister, and the girl he recognized was younger than him.

Jiang Tao quickly turned his head and looked around. Fortunately, his younger brothers were busy working and did not hear the conversation. If they had heard it, where would he put his face, because Jiang Tao's actions made him look even more stupid.

Jiang Xi... It seems that Jiang Tao's lethality is not as strong as he thought. There is no need to explain it specifically. This guy is just a fool.

Xiufen also felt relieved. It didn't matter whether Jiang Tao was stupid or not, as long as he didn't hurt Lili.

Putting this matter aside, Jiang Xi and Xiufen went to the train station and just caught the train.

The train station in Shanghai is much larger than the train station in Changfeng County. There are several more platforms. Jiang Xi and Xiufen stayed together the whole time to avoid being squeezed apart. After sweating profusely, they finally got on the return train.

After returning to Changfeng County and leaving the train station, Xiufen felt a little stomachache and said embarrassedly: "I'm going to the toilet. Please wait here for me."

Jiang Xi said, "Go ahead. I'll be right here. Come find me later."

The train station was bustling with people. Jiang Xi looked around casually and unexpectedly saw a familiar person, Chen Xuemei, right at the entrance of the train station.

She was arguing with a man, and Jiang Xi had a hunch that something was wrong. He quickly hid in a secluded place and watched the movement over there.

Chen Xuemei's face looked very bad, and she kept cursing her bad luck in her heart. Today she sent a friend to the train station, but unexpectedly she met Ma Mingliang.

Ma Mingliang was one of Chen Xuemei's boyfriends back then. Of course, Ma Mingliang's identity was more than that. The person Chen Xuemei was most afraid of seeing was Ma Mingliang, but she didn't expect to run into Ma Mingliang head-on. When Ma Mingliang saw Chen Xuemei, he grabbed her arm and wouldn't let her go. No matter how Chen Xuemei struggled, Ma Mingliang wouldn't let go.

Chen Xuemei was furious: "What do you want to do? This is the train station. If you catch me again, I will call the police."

Ma Mingliang has been doing very poorly in recent years. When Chen Xuemei gave him some money, Ma Mingliang left Changfeng County and prepared to make a name for himself in other places. However, he did not expect that things would not go as smoothly as he thought. He lost all his money and became much older. Ma Mingliang had no choice but to return to Changfeng County.

Seeing Chen Xuemei, Ma Mingliang couldn't believe it. Chen Xuemei looked even younger than before, and she looked very wealthy. Ma Mingliang smiled grimly: "Xuemei, don't turn your face against me. What did you say when we were so sweet together? Why do you run away when you see me now?"

Chen Xuemei stared at Ma Mingliang in annoyance: "What do you want? I'm married now. What happened back then is in the past. Don't bother me anymore."

Ma Mingliang chuckled, "Is it all in the past? I still remember how you pestered me back then. Even a few days before my wedding, you were still pestering me to do that thing. Now you keep saying it's all in the past. Why are you pretending? Besides, we both know why you gave me that money back then. Do you still want me to tell you?"

Ma Mingliang's words made Chen Xuemei's face turn pale. "What nonsense are you talking about? How did I pester you? Did you drink a few ounces of horse urine today and become unconscious?"

Ma Mingliang smiled and said, "You didn't pester me? Who told me you couldn't forget me? You told me you were forced to marry that Jiang Bo, and that you wanted to be entangled with me because I was the only one who could satisfy you. When you were with Jiang Haibo, didn't you also sleep with me?"

Chen Xuemei was extremely panicked: "What on earth do you want to do?"

Ma Mingliang approached Chen Xuemei and said, "I want to rekindle our past relationship. You were so generous to me back then, but now that we have a son, you deny it?" Upon hearing the word "son," Chen Xuemei's eyes flashed with fear. She feigned composure and said, "We were never meant to be. Rekindling our past relationship is impossible."

Ma Mingliang sneered: "Now that you're living a good life, you've forgotten me, your brother. It's okay if we don't continue our past relationship. Otherwise, you can give me some money to spend, or I can go find your husband, or look for your dear son?"

Chen Xuemei's pupils constricted: "What do you mean?"

Ma Mingliang's expression remained unchanged. "Xuemei, don't you know what I mean best? How about I help you recall it?"

Chen Xuemei abruptly interrupted Ma Mingliang: "Don't reminisce. You just want money, I'll give it to you."

Chen Xuemei took out ten yuan from her pocket and said, "That's all the money I have. I don't have any more."

Ma Mingliang approached Chen Xuemei, his face gleaming with lust. "You say you don't have any? I know you best, you must have more than ten yuan! We finally met, why don't you take me to your house? Otherwise, ten yuan won't get me any more."

Chen Xuemei was so angry that her teeth itched. She had no choice but to take out another five yuan from her pocket: "I really don't have any more, this is all I have."

Ma Mingliang smiled but said nothing. Chen Xuemei simply turned out her pockets and said, "I have ten yuan left. No more. A total of 25 yuan. If you want it, take it or leave it."

Ma Mingliang took the 25 yuan with a smile and waved it in his hand: "Xuemei is really generous to me. After all these years, you are the only thing I miss in Changfeng County."