Wang Xirou followed her unreliable mother with a bewildered expression.
I got busy.
She got enough money from Wang Shouren.
In terms of cash flow, Wang Shouren certainly didn't lack it.
There might have been some shortages when building "Tiantongyuan," but after completion, sales were incredibly brisk. It just goes to show that these days, it's not a lack of wealthy people, but a lack of channels for consumption. Despite building a large number of properties, the sheer volume of buyers couldn't keep up. However, regardless of the circumstances, he showed no intention of pre-selling.
He didn't want to be seen as the initiator of an unfinished housing project later on.
Besides, creating this "Tiantongyuan" is just a hobby; he simply intends to build a modern residential community. He doesn't plan to pursue this industry further.
Xu Weiwei, holding Xu Yuanzheng, glared at him and said sarcastically, "Either she's his own daughter, and the whole family helps him do whatever he wants, but I can do whatever I want..."
Wang Shouren slapped her on the butt in an annoyed tone: "Have some shame! That was decided through a process. Look at your plans, which ones can actually be implemented? You have no sensitivity at all. You deserve to be scolded by your parents."
In fact, Xu Weiwei's plan had already been discussed with her parents beforehand.
Her parents did not agree with what she did.
Everyone says that this era is an era where gold is everywhere.
So why were so few people willing to go into business and travel around in those days?
There are two main reasons. First, there's a lack of information. Where to source goods, where to sell them, where to find cheap deals, and where to sell them—these are all problems. Second, there's the issue of perception in this era. Take watches, for example. These days, even plastic watches from Hong Kong sell quite well, and at a relatively high price.
A proper mechanical watch costs a little over a hundred yuan, while a plastic watch initially cost a little over fifty yuan when it was popular in Beijing. To put it another way, in Hong Kong, this thing costs a little over a dollar.
This is what is known as the information gap.
However, these are not the reasons why few people are willing to go into business.
Most importantly, and secondly, the overall environment didn't allow it. It's better now in 1988, but even earlier, when it first opened up, selling goods on the street was only possible on the black market. Walking on the street meant you could easily be killed—literally killed. And if you went on a long trip to buy goods, you needed a letter of introduction. All these rules were incredibly complicated and dangerous.
If people find out you're in business, they might report you.
Simply put, doing business in the 1980s meant dealing with letters of introduction, bandits who would suddenly appear, and government officials who treated you like an enemy. Almost everything you encountered was telling you not to do it; if you did, you would surely die.
In this environment, profits naturally increase.
Xu Weiwei's plan is actually to open Dayun stores all over the country.
Wang Shouren said he had never seen anyone so reckless.
He simply stated his position, but Xu Weiwei didn't believe him. So, he told her to go to a city on her own, not necessarily a remote one, just an ordinary small city next to a developed city would do.
The final result, needless to say, was that it couldn't be started, it couldn't be started at all.
"After all these years in the factory, you haven't learned a single thing," Wang Shouren said, covering his face.
"How was I supposed to know they were so shameless..." Xu Weiwei's face flushed slightly, and her breathing became a little heavier, all from anger.
Everything seemed fine at first, but then they kept changing their minds. The worst part is, she couldn't even find anyone to reason with about it. The contract they signed was practically worthless.
"Besides, why didn't you go and investigate?" Xu Weiwei seemed to be making excuses for her failure.
Wang Shouren rolled his eyes and pointed to the ground beneath his feet: "This is Beijing, my home turf. If I've been cheated, I can find someone to reason with. What? Is that your home turf too? The Qin Family Village's breeding farm in Shenzhen wasn't opened unprepared. It was invited by the leaders of Shenzhen, who promised a whole bunch of conditions before they went there."
"Later, whenever they wanted to expand, they would personally go to the local areas to take a look. If it didn't work out, they would retreat without saying a word. Do you really think the whole country is like Beijing? We've only just started developing and need time."
"Then you..." Xu Weiwei hadn't finished speaking.
The phone in the room rang.
Wang Shouren walked over and answered the phone.
"Hello?"
An excited voice burst forth from the other end of the phone.
Wang Shouren was stunned for a moment, then his face turned extremely excited.
Xu Weiwei looked at Wang Shouren curiously. She had followed him for so many years, and he rarely experienced major emotional ups and downs. In his words, one should be calm and composed; extreme joy or sorrow are harmful to one's health. One should take care of oneself.
She didn't know why she was starting to focus on health at such a young age.
For over a decade, I've never seen him get angry or extremely excited.
But today, he was so excited that his face turned red.
"Okay, I'll go today!"
"What's wrong...?" Xu Weiwei asked in confusion.
"I need to go out for a bit," Wang Shouren said hurriedly. "Help me pack my things, just a few changes of clothes will do. I'll make another call, be quick."
"Oh, oh, okay." Xu Weiwei realized what was happening and subconsciously started working.
Wang Shouren immediately dialed a number, a number he wouldn't normally use.
"Hello?"
"Hello, sir, I am Wang Shouren. There's something I'd like to report to you..."
"What?"
"Okay! Okay! Okay! I'll arrange for someone to pick you up right now. I'll send someone to take you there. You must bring the things back to me, and preferably, bring the person back with you!"
"Don't worry, sir, I'm all prepared!"
"Alright, it's up to you, Comrade Wang!"
Wang Shouren excitedly hung up the phone, and at that moment, Xu Weiwei came out with her luggage.
His belongings are not complicated, and he always keeps some things prepared for business trips, so he can pack a little and go.
Therefore, Xu Weiwei solved it in five minutes.
While draping a coat over Wang Shouren, he asked, "Where are you going?"
"I need to go up north. It's urgent. I might be gone for a while. Tell them when Jingru comes back." After giving a few instructions, Wang Shouren hurriedly left.
Xu Weiwei was somewhat confused.
This anxious demeanor was nothing like the Wang Shouren she knew.
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