Chapter 44 Boss Wu
Wang Huaizhi was arguing with his wife in a low voice inside the tenement building.
Not long after he arrived at the machinery factory, he moved here and became Chen Zhiyuan's neighbor.
Wang Huaizhi's anger surged. "Don't touch my bag again, or don't blame me for turning on you!"
Both of them were in a bad mood, with red eyes and flushed faces.
"Where did you get this money? If you don't explain it clearly, we're not going to live together anymore!"
Was it you who embezzled it?
I knew it! There's no way being a purchasing manager wouldn't come with benefits! Hiding so much money and not turning it in—what's he planning? Or is he trying to protect himself from her? He keeps saying he has no side income—what is this?!
"I borrowed it, don't make wild guesses. If you want me to lose my job or go to jail, then go ahead and yell!" Wang Huaizhi was furious. His wife really dared to say anything; she was trying to ruin him!
"You're talking nonsense, nobody would believe you borrowed it." She rolled up the money and planned to find a place to hide it. Once the money was in her house, it was hers.
"Give it back to me. I need this money!" Wang Huaizhi reached out to grab it, shoving his wife to the ground.
Wang Huaizhi's wife cried out in a muffled voice, "You dare hit me, you dare hit me! What are you going to do with the money? What's the use? If you don't explain yourself, I'm not going to live with you anymore! I'm going to sue you and send you to jail!"
Wang Huaizhi covered her mouth, "Gifts! I'm buying some things for the leaders. Okay, okay, I was wrong, stop yelling." Wang Huaizhi had a terrible headache and really wanted to get a new wife.
"Who gives so many gifts and so much money? You don't even earn enough to cover those gifts! Why don't you give me that money instead?"
"Others are others, I am me." Everyone sees his position as a cushy one; other section chiefs can do whatever they want during holidays, but not him. If he doesn't, his superiors will make things difficult for him. He has indeed amassed a considerable fortune in this position, keeping all the income for himself and only handing over his salary to his family. The money he uses for gifts also comes from his own pocket, but this time he was careless. The money he took out to buy New Year's gifts was found in his wife's purse. What bad luck!
Chen Zhiyuan was eavesdropping with his face pressed against the wall when he suddenly heard someone call Wang Huaizhi from below. He quickly pulled back and looked out the window.
Wang Huaizhi poked his head out from upstairs and looked down to see Wu Peng. It had been a long time since he had seen the kid.
Wang Huaizhi pulled out a few ten-yuan bills and stuffed them into his wife's hand, soothing her, "I have something to do, don't make a fuss, get up and wash your face quickly."
Wang Huaizhi finally managed to get downstairs. He was grateful Wu Peng had arrived at the perfect time.
Wu Peng offered him a cigarette, and the two walked out side by side.
Once on the road, Wang Huaizhi noticed a truck parked on the side of the road. He couldn't help but take a second look; it was an occupational hazard—he paid attention to trucks and tended to overthink things.
To everyone's surprise, Wu Peng walked straight towards the truck.
Wang Huaizhi was stunned for a moment, then quickly followed, "Where are we going?"
"I'll treat you to dinner." Wu Peng opened the car door and climbed in. "Get in, what are you standing there for?"
Wang Huaizhi threw away his cigarette butt and stomped it out. "Damn it, you son of a bitch, this isn't yours, is it!"
He ran to the car in a few strides, looked at it carefully, and then climbed onto it. "You're something else, kid. You've struck it rich?"
Yao Fanghua moved over to make room for Wang Huaizhi, "Brother Wang."
"Little Yao is here too."
Wu Peng took out a business card and handed it to Wang Huaizhi.
Wang Huaizhi took it suspiciously, then his eyes widened. Huapeng Electronics Factory, General Manager, Wu Peng!!!
This general manager is pretty much the same as the factory director! He's still working his way up to section chief, and this kid's already done it in one go? Wang Huaizhi was alarmed. This kid hasn't done anything illegal, has he? Hopefully he won't forget what he's learned.
"These are products from my factory, a gift for you, brother." Wu Peng handed Wang Huaizhi a bag containing a digital watch, a radio, a tape recorder, and a camera.
Wang Huaizhi was so shocked that he couldn't speak.
Wu Peng stepped on the gas and drove off with a flourish. That shocked look in his eyes made him feel good! Time to eat!
"How could I possibly accept this?"
"If you don't want to, then you're looking down on your brothers."
"Look at what you're saying, with our relationship, there's no need for this." Wang Huaizhi hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't help asking, "Is it really produced in your own factory?" Actually, what he really wanted to ask was, is it legal? Is it legally produced?
“Of course. I have hundreds, even thousands, of goods.” Wu Peng glanced at Wang Huaizhi while looking at the road.
"No, what's with that look? What do you mean?"
Let me tell you, I do business openly and honestly! Shenzhen Stock Exchange, you know Shenzhen Stock Exchange? The national policies have been in place for years, and I still do business there openly and honestly!!! A legitimate big boss! Everyone calls me Boss Wu, and they treat me like royalty!!!
Wang Huaizhi wiped his face, but he didn't say anything. Why was he so agitated?
Yao Fanghua couldn't take it anymore, covered her face and hid in a corner, "If you want to talk, just talk, why are you yelling? If you're going to yell, then don't spit on me."
Feeling the car speed increase noticeably, Yao Fanghua gripped the handrail above her. "Boss Wu, General Manager Wu, Big Boss Wu, watch the road, watch the road," she pleaded, "please, watch the road while driving."
Fine, he's the big boss, I won't stoop to Wang Huaizhi's level. Wu Peng finally turned his gaze away from Wang Huaizhi's face.
It was the same dumpling restaurant as last time. Wu Peng booked a private room, ordered several good dishes, and also a bottle of wine.
Wu Peng took out several photos from his bag and showed them to Wang Huaizhi. "This is my office. How about it? Not bad, right? These are the production workshop."
Wang Huaizhi took the photos and looked at them again and again. The spacious office and the clean and tidy large workshop were clearly new and newly built. The workers in the workshop were all dressed uniformly and working diligently. There was also a photo of Wu Peng, wearing sunglasses and a suit, standing in front of the workshop with another man in a suit and sunglasses.
Wu Peng immediately said, "This is my customer. He gets his goods from my factory."
With the photos right in front of him, Wang Huaizhi truly believed it this time. Wow, that's amazing! I'm envious and sour.
Wang Huaizhi carefully examined the items in the bag, especially the camera and tape recorder. He was just thinking about what to give the leaders when he saw the camera and tape recorder, especially the camera, and he knew what it was all about. He just didn't know how expensive these things were.
Sigh, isn't the gap between him and his brothers getting wider and wider? He's trying hard to move up, but the other guy is really walking, running and walking at the same time, while he can't even crawl. Taking another step forward is too difficult.
How much does a camera cost?
"This is high-end stuff for you. The wholesale price is 320. It can sell for 400 in shopping malls, and 450 in some places."
It's a bit expensive. "What about a tape recorder?"
"We have two types of tape recorders now. The one I got for you is a dual-card version, which costs 280. There's also a single-card version, which costs 180."
Wang Huaizhi had a toothache. He had to give gifts to five leaders, and that was all the extra income he earned in a year. He couldn't just give it all away.
"Why did you call me here?" It couldn't just be to deliver something and invite him to dinner, could it? He's not Wu Peng's biological father, is he? At his age, he's at most his older brother.
"I just wanted to make money together, and that's why I thought of you."
Wang Huaizhi leaned forward involuntarily. "What do you mean?"
“These are all genuine, high-quality goods. I’m thinking of putting them in shopping malls. I’ll provide free samples, and subsequent payments will be made upon receipt of the goods. I’ll provide a three-month quality guarantee. You’ll be responsible for any damage caused by human error, but I have an appraiser here.” Hua Hua is a ready-made after-sales guarantee. If all else fails, you can take them back to the factory in Shenzhen, it just takes a bit longer.
Wang Huaizhi nodded. "That seems plausible, it has potential."
"If you help me make a connection and successfully negotiate a deal with a large shopping mall, I'll give you this amount." Wu Peng held out his palm. Five hundred for each successful deal.
"If you successfully get the goods into the various supply and marketing cooperatives, I'll give you five thousand."
There are more than 20 large shopping malls in Beijing, and even more supply and marketing cooperatives of various sizes.
Once he's made some money, he'll buy a storefront and turn it into a specialty store with after-sales service. Hanging up a big sign will also serve as advertising. Wu Peng has more and more ideas, and he increasingly feels that he doesn't have enough money.
Building factories, buying cars, buying storefronts, cultivating relationships—it's unclear when the money will actually be in hand.
Faced with such a great opportunity, Wang Huaizhi's hand trembled slightly as he smoked. "Between brothers, what's money? It's just a matter of making a connection. Even if you don't give me money, I still have to help."
I know a few people from shopping malls.
"I was quite familiar with the supply and marketing cooperatives," he said, adding that he used to deal with them a lot when he was working in the government office.
Wang Huaizhi had thought it through clearly. If he didn't help, Wu Peng would definitely have other ways. After all, there was Yao Fanghua around. Yao Fanghua worked at the fan factory. Even if Yao Fanghua didn't know these people outside, surely the fan factory knew them? Even that ruthless Geng, who was eager to take every last penny, their factory's sales representative, and his neighbor Chen Zhiyuan, could be indirectly introduced to them.
The money was immediately placed in front of him; if he didn't earn it, who would?
Wu Peng was overjoyed. A few large shopping malls would be enough; the most important thing was the various supply and marketing cooperatives. "I knew my brother Wang had a wide network of connections. I made the right choice in finding you."
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