Three days later.
Gu Sinian, Su Ying, Tan Lili, and Zhou Zhang set off from Beijing together in a military green jeep.
After several days of exploration and discussion, they finally arrived in Guangzhou, where the four of them found an electronics factory and signed a contract.
Factory Director He held Su Ying's hand and exclaimed, "People from big cities like Beijing really know how to do business. They've created something unprecedented."
"Let me tell you... our company has already selected a factory site in Beijing, and in another year we will be able to open the factory there. At that time, the home appliance business in Beijing will not be as easy as it is now."
Su Ying knew exactly what was going on and understood that this was not a long-term solution; it was an era for making quick money.
Business is good now, but it will all change after a while.
"I understand what the factory manager means. This business was never meant to be long-term; it's just a temporary measure. Once your factory opens in Beijing, we will stop getting our goods from you."
"No problem. This young lady is quite adept at business. Perhaps an elder in your family is in business?"
"Yes. My elders in the family run a business, so I learned a little bit from them."
Su Ying didn't say anything else.
She didn't want others to know their background, to avoid unnecessary trouble later.
Although doing business is legal now, the higher Gu Sinian's position, the more things he has to pay attention to.
They are just business partners, and there's no need for them to reveal all their secrets to strangers; it wouldn't benefit them at all.
Making money in business is all that matters; anything else is secondary.
"You'll definitely make a lot of money from this batch of goods."
Su Ying will still express her gratitude, after all, they gave her such a big discount.
"Thank you so much, factory manager. The price you gave us is the same as the one from the supply and marketing cooperative. We are so grateful."
The factory manager nodded, then gave an awkward smile. Actually, at first he wanted to give them the same price as the usual wholesalers, but for some reason, he was inexplicably intimidated by the tall, thin man.
It's unbelievable! He's a factory director, he's seen all sorts of big scenes, yet he was intimidated by a young man's fierce gaze.
Based on his years of experience judging people, that man was not someone to be trifled with, and someone he couldn't afford to offend.
Ordinary people don't have such a strong aura.
Judging from his upright posture, he must be a soldier. He has always admired soldiers, so he gave them the lowest price.
"Comrade Su, is your husband a soldier?"
Su Ying was taken aback. She hadn't even intended to reveal her identity, but the factory manager's sharp eyes caught her completely, and he recognized Gu Sinian at a glance.
"Yes, my wife is a soldier. She's on leave recently, so she's quite good with directions. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to find our way."
The factory manager extended his hand to shake hands with Gu Sinian. Although the soldier was quite aloof, he could tell that the soldier was different.
Ordinary soldiers don't have such a strong aura of authority, and he also looks quite old. Most soldiers retire at a certain age.
The fact that he is still in his position at his age indicates that he holds a high-ranking post.
There's nothing wrong with treating them kindly and making friends.
"It's getting late today, why don't you stay the night before you leave? I'll treat you to dinner."
Su Ying refused without even thinking, "No need, we need to get back quickly and shouldn't stay here too long. My husband has to go back to work at the military base."
The factory manager looked disappointed but didn't insist, knowing that the soldiers were very busy and he didn't dare to bother them any further.
"Alright then. Be careful on your way back. I've already spoken to the security guards. From now on, you can come directly into the factory to pick up goods without having to register. They can just check your face."
"Then thank you very much, factory manager."
"You're welcome, you're welcome. It's all what I should do."
The four of them drove away.
Inside the car, Su Ying gave Gu Sinian, who was in the driver's seat, a thumbs-up.
"I didn't expect bringing you here would be so useful. Just seeing you standing there made the factory manager's face practically beam with joy."
"Absolutely. With Commander Gu's imposing presence, who would dare to disrespect him?"
"That's right, that's right."
Tan Lili echoed Zhou Zhang's words. She understood that the price the factory manager had given was quite high, and it wasn't until she saw Commander Gu that the price was brought down to the lowest possible level.
"Without Commander Gu, we wouldn't have been able to get this batch of goods at such a low price."
"I'm sure I'll make a fortune this time I return to Beijing."
"Actually... even if the price isn't very low, this batch of goods can still be sold out very quickly."
Why?
Su Ying smiled but didn't speak, so Gu Sinian had no choice but to give the answer.
"Because there is a severe shortage."
Tan Lili looked like she suddenly understood, "Oh, I see. I get it now."
Zhou Zhang nodded in agreement. He was no good at studying, and even less so at using his brain. If Tan Lili hadn't gone to the countryside, they would never have met.
He was very strong, and he would do whatever his wife asked him to do; he was very obedient.
His wife asked him to learn to drive, so he went to learn.
He was asked to do business with Comrade Su, and he did, and now his family is doing quite well.
Even if he doesn't have the same intelligence as others, he can just follow behind and enjoy the benefits. As long as he's not greedy, he won't have a bad life.
"You guys are so smart. You figured things out as soon as you turned the corner. If you hadn't pointed it out, I still wouldn't have understood it."
Tan Lili turned to Zhou Zhang and smiled, "It's okay. If you don't understand, you can ask me, and I'll answer your questions."
"Thank you, wife."
Seeing the two people in the back seat being so affectionate, Su Ying thought, "Who says that people with mismatched educational backgrounds can't be happy together?"
They're such a happy couple, so loving and devoted to each other.
If Tan Lili had listened to her parents and divorced Zhou Zhang, her two children's fates wouldn't have been much better.
After all, divorce has immeasurable harm to children.
As long as we seize the opportunity presented by reform and opening up, even a sow can fly high; why worry about not having a good life?
Now that young couple is living such a good life, they not only have a house, but they also have a nanny to take care of their two children. Tan Lili's parents were speechless.
Tan Lili told her that her parents were forcing her to divorce her husband and marry an older man with three children who was well-off. What kind of nonsense is this?
Su Ying's thoughts drifted off somewhere, and Tan Lili tugged at her from the back seat.
"What's wrong?"
Tan Lili approached Su Ying and said, "Thank you for standing by my side back then and for introducing Zhou Zhang to a job. We are living a very happy life now. I am even teaching him about the transportation team and letting him have a stake in it."
Su Ying shrugged helplessly, "Your husband is a pretty good person. I'm happy to partner with him. Having a stake in the business makes me work harder."
"Thank you anyway."
"You're welcome. We're friends."
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