Chapter 124 Chu Yan: It must be my older brother, right? It's definitely my older brother!
The weekend arrived quickly, and the Gu family got up early in the morning, put on the new clothes that Li Xiang and Li Mengxin had specially worn for the opening, and after getting ready, they headed to the city together.
The grand opening ceremony was scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM. This time was supposedly chosen by someone Gu Qingming, as it was considered auspicious, bringing in wealth and ensuring perfection.
Gu Yin got out of the car and saw that the roadside was covered with red carpets, and an archway covered with red balloons stood in front of it. The seats below were already full of people, most of whom had rented or were planning to rent houses there, as well as stall owners and passersby.
"Boss, it's so lively and festive! How did you do this? It looks so beautiful! Look at those flowers, they look so pretty in the bamboo baskets! And those colorful balloons, so festive!" The old lady's mouth didn't stop after she got off the bus, looking at this and talking about that.
As Gu Qingming led them inside, he explained, "How would I know anything about these things! The contractor recommended a wedding planning company, and they also handled the opening decorations. These things alone cost them 2,000 yuan!"
While others exclaimed in surprise at how expensive it was, Gu Yin thought to herself, "It's so cheap! In my past life, ten years later, when someone in the village got married, they did the same thing. It would cost at least ten thousand yuan. If you held the wedding at a hotel, it would cost tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands!"
Since there weren't many business partners, Grandpa Gu cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony, and the people below were very supportive, clapping the whole time.
After the old man finished cutting the ribbon, Gu Qingming walked to the front door, reached out and grabbed the red silk on one side of the door, and pulled hard, causing the red silk to fall down, revealing the words on the doorplate.
The six large green characters "Gujia Free Wholesale Market" were revealed.
"Why is it called Gujia? First, our family name is Gu. Second, we hope that when doing business, we will think of our families, make money in harmony, and also hope that when everyone makes a fortune, they will not forget their loved ones, parents and children at home. Take care of your family and be happy!" Gu Qingming explained.
"Great! Boss Gu has a grand vision! He's sure to make a fortune!" people in the audience shouted.
Gu Qingming smiled and nodded: "Then thank you all for your kind words! Let's all make a fortune together!"
Next came the lucky draw, but Gu Yin wasn't interested. She went inside to watch. The place was bigger than a football field and had been divided into many areas, such as clothing, live poultry, fruit, dried goods, seafood, and so on.
Each area has more than a dozen shops. Gu Yin saw that many shops already had people busy at work. The sound of carts being pushed back and forth in the market indicated that the vendors were indeed in a hurry.
Gu Yin walked to a fruit shop and saw that several kinds of fruit were already displayed inside, all packaged in burlap sacks.
"Boss, how much are the pomelos here?"
The shopkeeper was checking the goods when he heard this and called out, "One yuan each! Minimum order one bag!"
The pomelos in town are currently one yuan each. During the Lunar New Year, they will sell for two yuan and fifty cents each. Most people will sell them in groups of three, packaged with nice stickers and plastic bags, and they will sell for ten yuan. That's a good profit.
Ten years from now, a very large wholesale market will be opened here. It seems to be run by the government. Because the goods are cheap, many people from surrounding counties and towns would rather drive here to buy them than buy them in their own towns.
Gu Yin left this place and walked outside, intending to go and take a look at the residential area next door.
Recently, advertisements for "Gujia Free Wholesale Market" have been plastered all over the city, especially in some parks, where people can be seen distributing goods there every day.
Mr. Yao received these messages several times when he went out to exercise in the nearby park with his friends in the morning.
Today, the wholesale market opened, and a few old guys wanted to join in the fun, so they invited Grandpa Yao along too.
Grandpa Yao had just had a disagreement with Grandma Ye, so he agreed to his friends' invitation. He put on his hat and scarf, called his grandson, and went out.
As soon as they stepped outside, a biting cold wind hit them in the face. Chu Yan put on his beanie and said helplessly, "It's so cold, why aren't you staying inside? What are you doing out here?"
"I heard that a wholesale market has opened in the East District. The things are cheap and fresh, and the old folks all want to go and have a look. Anyway, you have nothing to do at home. It's the weekend, so come with me to take a look. If you see anything you like, you can carry it back for me."
Chu Yan looked at the old man dressed like a bear, sighed helplessly, put on his coat, and went over to help him downstairs.
When they arrived, the ribbon-cutting ceremony was over, and they were drawing prizes. Several old men went to line up with great enthusiasm, but Chu Yan wasn't interested. He found an empty seat downstairs and sat down to wait for them.
Chu Yan sat below, looking around at the surrounding area. After that, he went online to check a map to see the terrain and factory area. Then he looked at the local policies. There was no way around it; it was a natural reaction for the heir of the Chu family.
After looking at everything, he had to admit that the owner of the Gu Family Free Wholesale Market had a good eye for things. Once it was expanded, the land value would definitely skyrocket. He just didn't know when it would be demolished. Right now, it was just a hint, and it was hard for anyone who wasn't a professional to see it.
Around 10 o'clock, the sun finally peeked out a little, and Chu Yan leaned back in his chair, staring blankly at the stage.
As he was looking around, a red shadow suddenly caught his eye.
Chu Yan blinked and saw Gu Yin, dressed in a red sports cotton jacket and black sports pants, walking around on the podium.
Chu Yan sat up straight and watched as the person on the stage walked up to an old woman, pointed to a place in the distance and said something. Then he saw her walking towards a new house not far away, accompanied by a boy.
Only after disappearing from sight did Chu Yan lean back in his chair, close his eyes, and continue basking in the sun.
"Those must be her family members. That boy must be her brother, definitely her brother."
"What brother? You want a brother?"
Chu Yan opened his eyes and saw his grandfather standing in front of him with a 10% discount coupon, looking at him with a puzzled expression.
Chu Yan stood up: "It's nothing, you misheard. The lottery is over. Where are we going now?"
Seeing that he didn't want to talk, Grandpa Yao stopped asking and smiled as he held the coupon, saying, "We can go back after they come out. We can use this coupon to buy more during the New Year! The boss said that there aren't many goods left now, and many vendors are currently stocking up. By the New Year, all the shops inside will be full, and there will be more choices then!"
Chu Yan nodded and pulled the old man to sit down.
Grandpa Yao was looking up at his companions when his clothes were tugged. He turned to Chu Yan and asked, "What's wrong? Can't sit still?"
Chu Yan shook his head, coughed lightly, and said, "Grandpa, do you know who owns this place? What's their name?"
The old man looked at Gu Qingming, who was talking to someone on the podium, and said, "See him? That guy in the red sweater and black suit, his name is Gu Qingming, he's the boss! The woman next to him is his wife. What's wrong? Why are you asking this?"
Chu Yan looked at the two people on the stage, and then thought of the boy who left with the girl. The boy looked quite similar to Boss Gu, so they must be family. Moreover, they both had one thing in common today: they were wearing red, whether it was a red scarf or a red coat, they all matched each other.
Chu Yan looked at her grandfather: "I just saw Mr. Gu's son. He's good-looking and about my age. I feel a connection with him. Could you go up and ask Mr. Gu where his son goes to school? I'd like to get to know him and make friends. If we have an acquaintance here, what kind of discounts would you like?"
Grandpa Yao is not short of money, but he has also suffered a lot. He always likes to buy things on sale, which has been criticized by Grandma Ye several times for not knowing how to enjoy life.
After hearing his grandson's words, he was somewhat tempted: "You really want to be friends, and nothing more? And you don't want to do anything bad?"
Chu Yan said helplessly, "Do you think I'm that bored? I just want to make friends. You should go ask him, Mr. Gu happens to be free right now!"
Grandpa Yao saw it too, and after receiving his grandson's assurance, he walked onto the stage with a smile.
What do elderly people like to talk about? Chu Yan knew all too well; they could talk about anything from their family to the entire universe! By the end, they'd know everything except their bank card PIN! Chu Yan had witnessed this unique way of communicating with the elderly when he accompanied his grandfather to play chess before, and it left a deep impression on him!
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