Chapter 37 I Plan to Be a Rich Second Generation
Zhou Yi rode his own 28-inch bicycle, and Zhou Jianye, dressed in a striking suit, sat on the back seat, frequently attracting the attention of passers-by.
"Zhou Yi, just take a taxi. Why do you have to ride a bicycle? Your uncle doesn't need that much money."
Zhou Yixin said, do you think I want to carry you on a bicycle? It’s so heavy.
But the problem is that this is Baicheng in the 1990s. There are probably no more than 500 taxis in the entire city. They are either hanging around in the commercial streets or near government agencies waiting for work. How can you wait for a taxi near the Ergang dormitory?
The flowers have to wait until they wither.
There was an illegal motorcycle taxi at the intersection not far away, but Zhou Yi was a policeman after all, and since it was not an emergency, he still cared about some principles.
Moreover, driving a black motorcycle is like risking one's life, which makes it inconvenient for him to chat with his uncle.
"It's not about the money. This isn't the south, nor is it a big city like a provincial capital. It's not easy to get a taxi. It's not far anyway, so I just want to chat with you."
"That's fine. I'll get off when we get uphill."
"Okay. Uncle San, how are you doing in the South?"
Before his rebirth, Zhou Yi only knew that his uncle had become a big boss, but he had no idea what the process was like.
After all, communication was inconvenient in the past, information transmission efficiency was low, and the cost was high.
"Well, to be honest, it's not that good." Zhou Jianye sighed.
"Is business bad?"
"That's not the case. Currently, both the overall environment and policy orientation in the South are good. As long as you're bold enough, business opportunities are everywhere."
"Uncle San, you're not very brave, are you?"
"I was just too fucking brave. I got tricked."
"I opened a small company in the south. My main business is still speculation. I buy cheap goods from upstream suppliers and then sell them to lower-end suppliers at a higher price. I rely on various personal connections."
"Originally, this business is pretty stable, because I basically look for buyers first, and then find sources of supply, even if I make a little less, it's okay."
"But people are always greedy and always want to make a fortune. In the end, I got cheated by a bastard and lost all the money I earned in the past few years. Now the company is still there, but there are only a few people left, and we are struggling to survive."
Zhou Yi naturally knew that this was just a temporary low point and would not affect his uncle's future development.
But this is just right, he just needs his uncle to stand on the same front with him.
"Uncle San, I want to discuss a business deal with you." Zhou Yi said mysteriously.
Ten minutes later, Zhou Jianye opened his mouth in surprise.
"Such a big thing, are you sure?"
"Nonsense, my mom works in the warehouse. She's been knitting for months, and our sweaters are piled up."
What Zhou Yi told him was his understanding of the current situation at the steel mill, and his prediction based on this that a wave of layoffs was about to come.
Although this is a fact that is about to happen, it is also a judgment based on a comprehensive analysis of various situations.
"But steel is state-owned property. How could the steel mill leaders give it to you?"
Zhou Yi said confidently, "Don't worry about that. What I need your help with is finding a buyer in the south who has the need."
"South China is experiencing rapid development, and large-scale infrastructure construction requires vast quantities of steel. Ergang's quality is impeccable. However, those leading officials are sitting on empty promises, clinging to the same channels from more than a decade ago. This has led to a serious backlog of steel inventory. Unable to sell the steel, there's no money to pay salaries. Once the funding chain is broken, workers will have no choice but to be laid off."
"So this is an opportunity, while steel prices are still good."
Zhou Jianye muttered, "Are you trying to boost the sales of No. 2 Steel's steel?"
Unexpectedly, Zhou Yi shook his head and said, "No, it's impossible to revitalize it. Just like you said, the steel at Ergang is all state-owned assets. Even if I find a market, they won't let me keep doing this. But if things really fall into the hands of these people, it will fail sooner or later."
"Uncle San, you know it best. In a market economy, efficiency is the most important thing. But those people can hold a three-day meeting for a trivial decision, ruining everything that could have been accomplished."
Zhou Jianye nodded. How could he not know? He had been used to seeing it since he was a child.
Zhou Yi said: "What I really want to revitalize is not the sales of Ergang, but the people."
"people?"
"I want to ensure that all laid-off workers at No. 2 Steel have food to eat."
"What do you want to do?" Zhou Jianye's company had only 20 to 30 people at its peak, but if Ergang really laid off workers, there would be thousands of workers. He really couldn't imagine that Zhou Yi could make these people eat just by reselling steel.
"The hermit has his own clever plan." Zhou Yi said confidently.
"But the first step still depends on you, Uncle San. Make use of your connections. As long as we can take the first step, we will have the opportunity to grow bigger and stronger later."
Zhou Yi's words made Zhou Jianye's blood boil.
"Damn it, Zhou Yi, stop being a police officer and go into the entertainment industry. I'm sure you can become a big boss."
"Hey, Uncle San, that won't do. I absolutely cannot give up being a police officer."
"Then how do you do business? I remember police officers can't do business, right?"
"Of course I can't." Zhou Yi said frankly, "But don't I have my dad?"
"Your dad?" Zhou Jianye was shocked. "My eldest brother? In business? He's so old-fashioned, he looks just like your grandfather. Do you count on him?"
Zhou Yi nodded: "Yes, I plan to be a rich second generation!"
"Hahahaha, just forget it, oh my god."
Zhou Jianye laughed so hard that he fell backward and fell off his bicycle.
Zhou Yi walked into the emergency department of the Third Municipal Hospital. There were still people coming and going here, and doctors and nurses in white coats were busy as if nothing had happened.
Perhaps in a hospital, where birth, aging, sickness and death occur every day, even the biggest events will be quickly forgotten.
Zhou Jianye, who was behind him, walked in limping and holding his butt.
A nurse saw him and thought he was an injured patient. She asked him if he wanted a wheelchair. Zhou Jianye quickly shook his head.
Zhou Yi asked around and learned that his grandfather had been transferred to the neurology ward.
He immediately took his uncle to the inpatient building.
After some inquiries, I found out my grandfather's bed number.
Just as the two were about to enter the ward, they saw Aunt Zhou Aihua coming out with a thermos.
"Aunt." Zhou Yi shouted.
"Hey, Zhou Yi is here. Hey, is Lao Si back? What's wrong with your butt?"
Zhou Jianye waved his hands and said, "It's okay, it's okay. How's the old man?"
"I'm awake. I just woke up this morning." Zhou Aihua said with a happy smile.
"Zhou Kai is here too."
Hearing the second half of the sentence, Zhou Yi immediately frowned.
Zhou Kai is Zhou Yi's cousin and the son of his second uncle. He has inherited all the shortcomings of his second uncle and second aunt.
Zhou Kai is three years younger than him and is also twenty years old this year, but he barely finished junior high school and then dropped out of school. He spends his days idling around and not doing his job.
His idleness is different from that of his third uncle when he was young. His third uncle was only considered "unemployed" in the eyes of the older generation, but in fact he was very active.
Zhou Kai is really not doing his job properly and is a complete second-rate person.
Zhou Yi immediately walked into the ward. As soon as he reached the door, he heard the voice before he saw the person.
"Grandpa, where did you hide your passbook?"
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