Yu Yin had a triumphant New Year, and she didn't care about anyone else.
Just as she herself wrote, as long as the people she loves and the people who love her are doing well, that's enough. Her heart is small and can't hold too many people.
In March, school started, and Lu Shurui and the children went to school. Yu Yin's work remained unchanged, going back and forth between home and work. The only turning point was when she would go to the breeding farm and the dried goods store. She couldn't completely be a hands-off manager.
The good news came unexpectedly. Before she had even finished dinner, she received a call from Qian Weiguo. His convoy was ready, and he would show the contract to Yu Yin in a few days. He also asked her to prepare the funds in advance, as he was about to set off.
Yu Yin thought it was about time. Going there now would be just in time for the spring and summer clothes for May Day, so she could try them out before moving on to the autumn and winter clothes.
I just hung up the phone when Brother Liang arrived. It was good news too; the ewes at their farm had given birth to lambs. When we bought them last year, they were all adult sheep, but a few of them had lambs not long after we got them, and now they've given birth.
"Brother Liang, have you eaten? No rush, take a break."
"I came over after eating. Uncle Hu knew I was coming back, so he fried rice for me in advance. I'm not hungry, so I don't need to do anything."
Besides delivering the news, Liang Chao also went home to visit his son, who is taking the high school entrance exam this year. He was worried about his son, but fortunately, his son's grades were good, so they didn't have to worry too much.
"Brother Liang, you've worked hard. You'll probably have to work hard for a while longer. Zhong Liang will be going south with you in a few days."
"It's alright, everything at the farm is sorted out, and there haven't been any major issues in the first half of the year. We'll plant the corn in May, and the first batch of pigs will be ready for market, just in time for the Dragon Boat Festival. They'll weigh about 300 jin by then."
After a busy year, Liang Chao could finally relax a bit. The farm was starting to turn a profit, and he wasn't constantly losing money anymore. There was also a considerable amount of rent waiting for him every year.
After finishing his business, Liang Chao went home.
Yu Yin felt a little more at ease. It wouldn't be possible to break even on a farm in just one or two years. She had sold off so many of the resources in her space, as well as a lot of medicinal herbs and ginseng. With the profits from the dried goods store, she finally had enough funds.
The purpose of investing in Qian Weiguo this time is to make more money quickly in a short period of time so that she has more funds to develop her farm plan.
A few days later, Qian Weiguo arrived with his plan.
"Oh, Sister Yu Yin, I can't wait! I'm itching to get started. I went to the south before the New Year. It's developing very fast there, with many factories everywhere, but there are also many scammers. A lot of people are waiting outside the factories to cheat people, and some people have actually fallen for it."
"There are also many small hotels, and quite a few of them offer special services. It's terrifying, such a stark contrast. This trip to the south has truly opened my eyes..."
Qian Weiguo kept rambling on for half an hour before he remembered that he had brought a gift.
"These are gifts for the children: a tape recorder, a remote-controlled car, the latest paints, taekwondo uniforms..."
Qian Weiguo was very thoughtful. He knew the preferences of all the children, and even prepared gifts for their grandparents, Uncle Hu, Aunt Hu, and Zhong Ling. He also brought a calculator for Yu Yin.
Yu Yin called the children down and let them take the toys themselves.
"Thank you, Uncle!"
Holding their desired gifts, the children went upstairs, knowing their mother had important business to discuss.
"Sister Yu Yin, this is the project proposal."
Qian Weiguo formally handed over his business plan, which included the cost of assembling a fleet of vehicles, personnel allocation, travel routes, approximate base prices for goods, clothing store decoration, etc. It was very comprehensive and showed that he had put a lot of effort into it.
How much do you plan to get me to invest?
"Sister Yu Yin, to be honest, all my money has been used to pay for transportation, shop renovations, and warehouse rent. I have almost nothing left, including investments from friends. I own 50% of the shares, other friends own 20%, and I can give you 30%. But, Sister, you need to invest 150,000 yuan in me."
Yu Yin thought about it for a moment. She had enough funds to last for two or three years. Moreover, her dried goods store and farm were also generating income. Investing 150,000 yuan was not out of the question.
"Sure, I'll give you the money tomorrow, or I'll wire it to you then?"
"Give me cash. It's too much trouble to transfer or withdraw money these days. I had a companion when I went back to Beijing. I didn't come alone. I also have Zhong Liang, whom you recommended. It should be fine."
Qian Weiguo went to the south and learned a lot. Without Sister Yu Yin's guidance, if he had gone there earlier, who knows what would have happened to him.
"Alright, you can rest now. I'll introduce you to Zhong Liang tomorrow."
Yu Yin called Hujia Village to inform Zhong Liang that he was coming to Beijing the next day.
Upon receiving the news, Zhong Liang packed his luggage, handed over his work to Brother Liang, and explained the work to Shi Jun. They had previously recruited a veteran, and the two of them were mainly responsible for driving tractors and doing transportation when they had nothing else to do.
Qian Weiguo went to the guest room by himself; he knew the way well and was used to it.
The next day, Yu Yin went out for a walk and returned home around the same time. She handed Qian Weiguo a bag of money and put away the signed contract.
Zhong Liang was introduced to Qian Weiguo, and the two of them, along with Qian and two other veterans, joined him. Some of these men were introduced by Captain Qiao, while others were introduced by Qian Weiguo's brother; they were all quite skilled.
Yu Yin wasn't worried after Qian Weiguo and his group left. With connections, influence, and brains, it would be unfair if they couldn't make money.
In early April, Qian Weiguo called to say they were back and starting to prepare for shipment, asking Zhong Liang to help him for a few more days as he was too busy. Yu Yin agreed; there wasn't much going on at the farm, and he just needed to be back before June.
Yu Yin's workplace has also been rather unsettled lately, and a lot of gossip has reached her ears.
"Sister Li, what's going on? I've heard a lot of gossip, saying that someone in our unit has bad conduct?"
"You've heard the news, this is going to blow up!"
Sister Li didn't expect the story to spread so widely, even Yu Yin, who is immune to gossip, had heard about it.
"It's all about money! There are more private businesses now, and more people are making money. With money comes distractions. I had a former colleague at work who was pretty, but her husband was just average, an ordinary worker. Her family forced her to get married, while her boyfriend made a fortune in business, and now..."
Li Jie didn't say what came next, but Yu Yin understood.
This is just the beginning. The impact will only grow larger in the future. A worker's monthly salary is only a small fraction, while a street vendor can earn several times that amount, not to mention those who own factories or are Hong Kong businessmen from outside the area.
When you're struggling to squeeze onto the bus every day, hoping to save up to buy a bicycle, while some people are already driving motorcycles, and even many Hong Kong and foreign businessmen are driving cars, how can that be a small blow?
Divorce has gradually become a part of people's lives, no longer something shocking or something that people talk about with relish.
Yu Yin couldn't say anything about this; it was her own choice, and no one could criticize her. As for whether she would regret it later, that was a matter of opinion!
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