After escorting Meng Yu to the carriage, Tang Ping bought a lot of fruit and snacks. He didn't get off the train until the train conductor urged him to.
After the train started moving, Tang Ping waved goodbye and watched Meng Yu leave before returning to the train station hall.
Just as I was about to leave, I turned around and bumped into an acquaintance.
"Hey, isn't this Lao Sheng?"
Tang Ping said with some surprise.
Xu Sheng, who ran an internet cafe on Jiuchang Street, used to compete with Tang Ping, even resorting to hacking to attack the local area network.
Fortunately, Tang Ping was lucky. He took in Zhang Fan at the internet cafe, and instead of suffering a loss, he caused Lao Sheng's internet cafe to go bankrupt and close down.
When Lao Sheng saw Tang Ping, he was initially pleasantly surprised, but his face quickly darkened. He said, "It's you? Hmph, Tang Ping, you've really made it big lately. I went back to Jinghai, and a lot of people were talking about you. One minute you're talking about building a factory, the next you're talking about starting a construction company. Sigh, different people have different fates. If only I had persevered a little longer back then!"
Tang Ping laughed and said, "Haha, I hear a hint of a resentful woman in your words. Alright, stop complaining. Where have you been making your fortune lately?"
For some reason, seeing Lao Sheng made him want to laugh.
There wasn't really any major grudge between the two. Back when Tang Ping and Chen Shuting's relationship hadn't progressed to this point, Tang Ping was suppressed by Chen Shuting, and Lao Sheng was someone Chen Shuting invited to challenge him.
As a result, after only a few days of competition, Lao Sheng's internet cafe went out of business, and he even gave Tang Ping over a hundred computers for free.
"What kind of fortune can I make? I set up a timber processing plant in my hometown of Jianning, thinking I could make money. But after buying three timber processing machines and selling everything myself, I only make a few thousand yuan a month after deducting rent and wages. Sigh, doing business is tough!"
Although Lao Sheng was grumbling, he was still very polite. He took out a pack of Furongwang cigarettes from his pocket, handed one to Tang Ping, and complained.
"Only a few thousand yuan? That can't be true, can it?" Tang Ping asked in surprise.
The construction industry is currently experiencing a period of rapid and unregulated growth, and theoretically, the timber business should also benefit from this trend.
Old Sheng complained, "Big clients don't want it, and small private clients can't handle this much stock. One construction foreman even ran away, owing me a huge sum of money. I came back this time to collect the debt."
"Have you found him?"
"What a load of crap! He's from another province. It would take me two days and two nights to get there by train, and I still wouldn't know where his hometown is."
Hearing this, Tang Ping secretly felt sorry for Lao Sheng, who seemed to have encountered all sorts of unpleasant things.
However, that's how business is: high profits come with high risks. Not to mention customers defaulting on their payments, sometimes a natural disaster can bankrupt you.
For ordinary people starting from scratch, the ability to withstand risks is not that great, and it is really too difficult to grow and become stronger step by step.
Tang Ping's success today is due to his foresight regarding the overall development of the situation, coupled with the assistance of the system.
He was just an ordinary person who worked his way up from a record store and an internet cafe, and he understood the hardships involved. Back then, a guy named Bald Yong made him feel bad for a long time.
Many people think that time travel makes them invincible, with the Nanshan Nursing Home on their left and the Beihai Kindergarten on their right, running a conglomerate, riding in BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes, and beautiful women throwing themselves at them. In short, they are unstoppable, killing gods and Buddhas alike.
But actually, that's not the case.
Before you have reached a certain level of strength, you might be killed as soon as you start to emerge.
Smoking is not allowed in the train station hall, so the two sat on the steps by the entrance, smoking and chatting.
After chatting for a while, Tang Ping said, "Old Sheng, my old street project needs to get timber anyway. If you think it's okay, come to my company tomorrow and find someone named Bai Xiaojie to sign the contract. Payment upon delivery, no credit, how about it?"
Upon hearing this, Lao Sheng's eyes immediately changed. Grabbing Tang Ping's hand, he said excitedly, "Boss Tang, I've always known you're a generous and magnanimous boss. A man like you is destined to make a fortune sooner or later. Come on, I'll treat you to a late-night snack, and I absolutely have to have a drink with you tonight!"
"I won't drink the alcohol. And please don't give me any adulterated timber; there are people who inspect it. Call me when you get to the company tomorrow. I have something to do, so I'll be going now!"
Tang Ping stood up, patted the dust off his backside, and waved his hand.
"Hey, let's grab a late-night snack before we go. I know a street food stall that has absolutely amazing bull penis!"
Old Sheng felt conflicted, but he wanted to treat everyone to a late-night snack.
But Tang Ping had already turned around and gotten into the car, quickly disappearing into the night.
Upon returning, Tang Ping went straight to Wan Zi Qian Hong.
He still felt somewhat guilty for forgetting about Bai Tianhang.
"boss!"
Hu Xiandong was not there; only Sister Xia and a young girl were at the front desk.
Is Bai Tianhang there?
Tang Ping asked.
"He's in a private room upstairs, with A-Dong with him." Sister Xia said, then hesitated before finally saying, "Boss, Boss Bai has taken a liking to Sisi and insists on dating her. What do you suggest we do?"
Which Sisi?
"You were talking to me about setting up a film and television company, and since we couldn't find a suitable model, I asked Sisi to fill in. You said she had a good image and temperament, and told her to stop being a hostess," Sister Xia reminded her.
Sisi was originally a hostess under Sister Xia. Because she was beautiful and tall, she was very popular with the customers and was considered the top hostess.
Since joining the film company, she has rarely entertained clients, only drinking with important guests, and she still earns a good commission every month.
Tang Ping then remembered and nodded, saying, "Oh, so Bai Tianhang has taken a liking to her?"
"It should be. He's been pestering Sisi every day, bringing her breakfast and cooking for her, and even picking her up and dropping her off at get off work."
"What does Sisi think?" Tang Ping asked.
Sister Xia said, "She seems reluctant, thinking that Bai Tianhang is too slick, but she's afraid that you, boss, will be unhappy."
"knew!"
Tang Ping nodded, and after going upstairs, he indeed saw Bai Tianhang in the private room.
Sisi was sitting in the middle of the sofa, wearing a backless dress and light makeup. With her delicate features, she was indeed much prettier than those celebrities if she were to get a little more made up.
Bai Tianhang was like a lapdog, constantly busy by Sisi's side, handing her the microphone and fruit.
The music stopped immediately after Tang Ping went in.
"boss!"
Hu Xiandong, Sisi, and several hostesses all stood up and respectfully called out.
"You guys carry on, hey Hang, come out here and let's chat for a bit!" Tang Ping waved and gestured.
"Sisi, you guys keep singing, don't worry about him, I'll be back in a bit."
Bai Tianhang spoke ingratiatingly to Sisi before reluctantly leaving the private room.
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