Chen Zhe dialed Zhao Rui's number.
Zhao Rui has already gone to Kenfia.
He took on a multinational project there, which will last for one or two years, and he won't be back for a while.
Zhao Rui, Wang De, and Chen Zhe have become sworn brothers. Zhao Rui is older than them, so Wang De and Chen Zhe call him "Big Brother".
As soon as the call connected, Chen Zhe suddenly thought of Mei Xiaoting, who had once said that her office was full of cameras and surveillance.
She has one in her office, but does your own office have one now?
Zhao Rui said he wanted to discuss a business deal with her. If this deal was overheard, would Hu Ling also know about it?
No, we need to keep something in reserve.
Chen Zhe didn't even tell Wang De, not because he was afraid Wang De would leak the secret—he trusted Wang De—but because he didn't want to talk about these things too much. If he became too cautious, Hu Ling would definitely find out if there really were cameras here.
He went to the toilet.
The call had just started.
"Third brother, I couldn't get through to you on the phone earlier. What are you busy with?"
Zhao Rui's hearty laughter came through the phone.
"Sigh, it's all about the supermarket, bro. How are you doing over there?"
"Not bad, haha. Although the people here are lazy, the scenery is pretty good. By the way, I called you because I have something to say. I'll get to the point."
"good."
“There’s a Chinatown in our community where a business owner runs a clothing business. But last night, his home was robbed, and he was shot in the head. Because of this, his clothing business is now essentially out of business. I’m thinking of taking it over. The clothing business here is relatively simple and straightforward. We just need to refurbish some old clothes from China. We don’t even need to build any supply chain. We can just pack them up, ship them over, leave a warehouse here, and then clean and resell them. They don’t have any garment factories here. I’ve already arranged the distribution channels. You just need to arrange the shipping for me over there.”
"No problem, where is this product sourced from?"
"Oh, the boss before was asking people to donate used clothes for free. Some of the clothes were originally intended for elementary schools in mountainous areas, but somehow they ended up here. I've checked the market prices; clothes that are too cheap aren't worth much. If you can get some branded goods, we can do a high-quality wholesale business."
"Well... I need to think about it. I can't guarantee anything."
"Okay, take a look and give me a call once you have a plan."
"Okay, sure."
After hanging up the phone, Chen Zhe began to think that donating money was the lowest-cost option.
Zhao Rui said that those people used to place donation boxes in the community and collect clothes by going door to door. The clothes collected by going door to door were of poor quality and could not earn much money. Moreover, many people are doing this now.
He wants high-quality goods.
But where can you find secondhand brand-name clothes?
Most people wouldn't do that, right?
After thinking for a long time, Chen Zhe suddenly thought of someone.
That person should be able to help him. He picked up his phone and called Chen Si. Chen Si owns a lot of real estate in Donghai City, including many upscale residential areas. If he could place the recycling bins through her, it should be possible.
Chen Si understood Chen Zhe's thoughts after only a few words.
“Little brother, the used clothes market is very competitive. You should think it through. I can help you put the recycling bins in, but you need to be clear about whether this business can be successful.”
"Sis, do you have any good ideas?"
Chen Zhe knew that Chen Si must have had some thoughts behind those words.
"Hehe, don't you know Luo Guifang?"
"Sister Luo?"
"Yes, the secondhand clothing market is quite saturated, but the secondhand home appliance market, such as air conditioners, still has great potential. These kinds of products have higher costs, so they are generally not easy to develop. However, if you know Luo Guifang, you should be able to get low-cost products. Every year, they have some products that fail quality inspections and need to be refurbished, which is also a lot of work. As far as I know, Kenfia's standards are relatively low, so their discarded goods can go directly there and pass the quality inspection without much of a problem."
"Oh, I see. Thank you for your guidance, Sister Chen."
"Haha, you're welcome. I feel a little guilty that I couldn't help you with the supermarket matter before."
"Sister, don't say that. The supermarket has reopened, hasn't it? Don't worry, I'll run it very well this time and won't embarrass you again."
"Haha, that's enough. By the way, does Sister Hu know about what happened earlier?"
"This...this is just a small thing I did myself. It's too small for Sister Hu to appreciate."
"Oh... Oh haha, okay then, little brother, I'll support whatever you do. By the way, I'll go to your club tonight. It's been a while since I last visited you, and I've been feeling a bit unwell."
"Sis, this is really unfortunate. We have a group training session tonight, and the 5th floor is temporarily closed."
"Oh? Is that so?"
"Yes, a new manager has arrived, and we need to organize the business matters. We should have some information for you later."
"Okay, I'll go over in a few days."
"It's okay, sis. If you want a massage, I'll come over and give you one later."
"Hmm? Haha, door-to-door service?"
"We'll only send visits to my sister's home."
Upon hearing this, Chen Si laughed so hard she nearly fell over.
"Little brother, I'm really growing to like you more and more. What time will you be coming over later?"
"Sis, are you home?"
"Yes, I basically don't go to the company anymore."
"Okay, I'll be there at 4 PM sharp, is that alright?"
"Okay, then I'll wait for you after my shower!"
The other party hung up the phone with a smile. Chen Zhe's initiative was a bit like taking advantage and then acting innocent. Chen Si was willing to help him, so he couldn't be ungrateful. Although the other party said they could come over in a few days, since they had made the offer, it was best to do it for them immediately. That's the proper service attitude.
After hanging up the phone, he immediately called Luo Guifang.
When the other party heard that it was Chen Si's idea, they didn't hesitate and nodded in agreement.
The reason Chen Zhe didn't mention himself was because he felt that if he spoke in Chen Si's name, the chances of success would be greater.
This is similar to a joke circulating online.
When I went for the interview, I ran into the boss in the elevator and asked him how to get to the interview office.
After arriving at the office, I told the interviewer that the boss had asked me to come.
Such ambiguous statements can lead to self-suggestion in the other party.
Although Luo Guifang and I had a good relationship, she was far less famous than Chen Si.
Who is Chen Si? The former richest woman in Donghai, how could she be wrong? Or even if she is wrong, so what?
Doing what she says is giving her face; as long as you give her face, that's enough.
Luo Guifang promised to give him a batch of discarded products to try out. Chen Zhe immediately called Zhao Rui. When Zhao Rui heard that Chen Zhe wanted to sell used air conditioners, he was stunned. At first, he was worried about the price, but he was pleasantly surprised after Chen Zhe quoted the price.
"Brother, it'll work! It's definitely going to work! Your price advantage is huge. Don't worry, I'll take care of all the logistics. All you need to do is get the goods here."
"Okay, it's settled then."
"Yes, no problem."
...
After dealing with the relevant issues, Chen Zhe found Wang De, and the two went to the restroom.
After hearing Chen Zhe express his concerns, Wang De also began to think.
"Brother, that's entirely possible. You're right. I'll be more careful in the future."
"Don't be too careful. If we make it too obvious, Sister Hu might notice us. Just talk about things at the supermarket normally from now on. Let's not talk about what we do outside here."
"Okay, I understand."
...
At 4 p.m., Chen Zhe arrived at Chen Si's villa as promised. It was his second time there, and he was still amazed by the villa's splendor. It was so big and so rich. This was the kind of place where domineering CEOs lived in novels. He was determined to live in a place like this in his lifetime.
When he first came here and sat on Chen Si's bed, Chen Zhe felt that he would be willing to live a year less if he slept here for one night. But now his thoughts are gradually changing. He wants to become like Chen Si, or even surpass Chen Si's wealth.
The handsome butler, still dressed in formal attire, arrived in a golf cart to pick him up.
When Chen Si first came here, she was very indifferent.
The second time Chen Si came, she was much more enthusiastic. As soon as the door opened, she couldn't wait to come out and take Chen Zhe's arm.
She was wearing a silk nightgown with nothing underneath. When she straddled Chen Zhe's arm, he could feel her figure perfectly. She was really nice!
Rich people know how to take care of themselves; even as they get older, they still look so youthful.
Chen Si seemed to have just taken a shower; her hair wasn't completely dry yet, and there was a faint, pleasant scent of very high-end shower gel wafting from it.
She placed a pair of white slippers at Chen Zhe's feet, and her enthusiasm made Chen Zhe feel somewhat apprehensive.
Although they had become like siblings after spending time together, Chen Zhe still subconsciously felt that Chen Si was his client and he had to maintain a high level of service.
"Sister, no need to trouble yourself, I can do it."
"Haha, why be so formal? It makes us seem like strangers. Just relax and make yourself at home here."
"Okay, Sister Chen, are you tired? Now? Shall we start serving you now?"
Chen Si leaned back on the sofa, holding a TV remote in her hand, and turned on the TV with a snap.
At the same time, the lights in the hall dimmed.
"No rush, come and watch a movie with me, I'm bored."
Chen Zhe nodded, then walked over and sat down.
He sat some distance from Chen Si. The movie started playing; it was a somewhat dated film, in black and white. Chen Si leaned closer and rested her head on his lap.
Why are you so far away from me? Are you afraid I'll eat you?
Chen Si's intimate gesture made Chen Zhe feel a little nervous, and he sat up straight immediately. Chen Si noticed his nervousness and burst out laughing.
"Little brother, you're really easy to tease!"
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