Ge Qiuqin had never seen foreigners before, and seeing so many today made her stare intently.
Zhao Minghui stared back with wide eyes.
"It's an import and export trade fair, so of course there will be foreigners exhibiting here. You'll see once you go in."
Upon entering the venue, it was packed with people.
The latest products from various industries, both domestic and international, are on display here.
It includes automobiles, home appliances, medical equipment, clothing, and household goods.
Everything you can think of is here.
Xia Enru led the two, fearing they might get separated in the end.
Ge Qiuqin and Zhao Minghui watched intently.
"Technology has developed to this extent; you wouldn't know it until you come here."
Many things from abroad look advanced and better than those produced in our own factories; they're also more refined in appearance.
Ge Qiuqin looked at the daily necessities and felt that the colors, fabrics, and quality were much better than those made by state-owned factories in Yongning City.
"Xia, why are these foreign things so good?"
Xia Enru smiled and picked up the tapestry from Ge Qiuqin's hand.
"These are all produced by large factories and large machines, so of course they are much better than what we make by hand or in small workshops."
Foreign machines are currently far more advanced than ours, but in a few decades we will catch up, and even surpass them.
"Really? That's wonderful! I really hope that day comes soon. Then I can experience the high technology in our country too."
Xia Enruo found commercial dry cleaning products, and it turned out to be a German brand.
This brand is very well-known; in my previous life, the top-tier laundry industry used their products.
Sure enough, this place has everything.
Xia Enruo inquired about the price and asked Ge Qiuqin to write it down.
The three of them then browsed other booths and asked about Japanese and American products.
In comparison, German machines offer the best value for money.
The order was finally signed.
We ordered two complete cleaning production lines, including large commercial washing machines, dry cleaning machines, dryers, and garment steamers.
The agreed-upon delivery date is one month later, and a dedicated technician will be dispatched for installation.
The three of them spent the entire day at the venue, visiting about a third of the exhibition booths.
Ge Qiuqin and Zhao Minghui were deeply shocked.
Xia Enruo could tell from their expressions that the trip had not been in vain; it seemed that coming to learn from them was the right decision.
Since there was still plenty of time to visit, Xia En led the two on a tour of Guangzhou's street scenes and historical sites.
Experience all the things you've never seen or tasted before.
In those days, there was no mobile phone navigation; you could only buy a map and wander around the city according to its directions.
Ge Qiuqin and Zhao Minghui saw it for the first time in Guangzhou, and they were so excited about riding the double-decker bus that they couldn't get enough of it.
The three of them spent a whole week wandering around Guangzhou.
I went to every place I could. And I bought a bunch of clothes and Hong Kong goods.
These days, if it's said to be from Hong Kong, the price is high, after all, it represents trends and fashion.
Besides purchasing washing machines, Xia Enruo unexpectedly discovered food packaging machines at the Canton Fair.
This includes laminators, juicers, and disposable tableware.
This gave her the idea to open a milk tea shop.
She acted immediately, first ordering a complete set of machines, and then customizing tens of thousands of plastic milk tea cups.
When I get back, I can expand the fruit tea business and open the first milk tea shop.
This will inevitably lead to a new trend.
In just ten days, the three of them gained a lot.
When we arrived, our four suitcases were full; when we left, we had several more large bags.
Fortunately, there was Zhao Minghui, a male comrade, who had the strength to carry the luggage onto the train one by one.
Otherwise, this luggage alone would have kept Xia Enruo and Ge Qiuqin busy for quite a while.
On the train back, Ge Qiuqin was no longer the somber girl she had been on the way there.
Once she started talking, she couldn't stop.
She could talk endlessly with Xia Enruo about anything, whether it was about life or business.
Xia Enruo jokingly said:
"You've gained the most from this trip to Guangzhou."
"I feel the same way. This is the first time I've been so shocked. It has made me realize how big the world is and how many good things there are."
Xia, I've made up my mind. Even though we can't find Lao Si for the time being, I won't stay depressed anymore.
I believe that my daughter and I will meet again someday. Right now, I need to lay a solid financial foundation.
When I see Jenny again, I will definitely give her the best living conditions.
"Sister Qiuqin, it's so good that you think this way. I'm afraid I can't persuade you about this kind of thing."
You have to get through this yourself. Don't forget that your other three children are also your children, and they all need a good environment to grow up in.
Now that you're raising three children alone, you should cherish the people around you.
Fourth brother, we won't give up. We'll keep searching as long as there's a clue. The more advanced technology becomes, the greater the chance of finding her.
Ge Qiuqin nodded, and the light in her eyes seemed to return.
After an overnight train ride, the three of them arrived home.
Gu Shaoxuan was waiting at the train station early in the morning. When he saw that the three of them had brought so much luggage, he realized that it would be impossible to carry it all back in one car.
"Did the three of you bring the whole of Guangzhou back with you? So much luggage!"
"That's right, we saw a lot of nice things and wanted to buy them all, so we couldn't stop ourselves and bought too much."
Xia Enruo said with a smile that she really regrets that express delivery and logistics are inconvenient now, otherwise sending express packages would be much easier.
Having no other choice, Gu Shaoxuan found a van specifically to carry the luggage. The group went back to the company first, put their things away, and then Xia Enruo hurriedly went home.
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