In addition to her Oriental Industry, Qin Wenju also rented a large plot of land in the south of the city, surrounded by high stone walls, and filled with piles of timber as big as mountains.
Liang Liang gasped when he saw the timber.
How much money did you invest in these timbers?
"Not much! Five million, I guess!"
They must be rich to talk about 5 million as casually as if it were 500.
Where are the timbers I requested?
Qin Wenju drove to the southeast corner of the timber yard.
The wood in this corner is all what you need.
Wow! So much!
There are about seven or eight kinds of timber piled up here, and each stack of timber is as high as three or four stories.
How much does this timber cost?
"The cost price is around 500,000."
"How about I give you 600,000? But you have to earn some money first, otherwise what if your boyfriend beats you up?"
Qin Wenju laughed heartily: "When are you going to take these timbers away? It's not good for you to keep taking up my space."
"That's not right of you. I'm one of your biggest customers, and you're already trying to kick me out before I've even paid."
“In the spring, I have dozens of train cars of timber coming. Where am I going to put them?”
"I'll take my timber no later than mid-March, is that alright now? If not, I'll just pay you a storage fee!"
Do you think I would?
"It's your business if you don't want it, but at least I gave it to you."
"So you're saying it wouldn't be right for me to refuse?"
"That was never right. You're asking for something you should have, are you stupid?"
Qin Wenju chuckled.
"Are you getting married this year? If you don't get married soon, you'll miss out on not only your son but also your grandson."
"We don't know yet; it's possible, it's not."
That's basically saying nothing at all.
Liang Liang didn't delve into Qin Wenju's romantic life, fearing it might lead to unnecessary questions, so he quickly changed the subject to the band.
How is the Red Cliff Band doing now?
"Of course they're doing well. In Yahe, they're the undisputed big bosses now, and wherever they go, there are plenty of people following them around, using their power to intimidate others."
"Quite a few people! How many people in Yahe play rock music now?"
"Guess!"
"One hundred and eighty people?"
This group definitely exists.
"You're such a coward! Guess again!"
"Five or six hundred people?"
"It's at least twice as much."
It has a scale of over a thousand people? Isn't that a bit far-fetched?
This number surprised Liang Liang.
"You don't know, there are dozens of small bands in Yahe now, but none of them have made a name for themselves. Their skills are all just average. When you have time, come back and give them some pointers."
If he has time, Liang Liang will certainly give them guidance, and the band from his hometown will naturally give them his full support.
With a guaranteed supply of wood, there's no need to worry about the production of guitars.
Liang Liang's business was originally scheduled to open on the eighth day of the Lunar New Year. He was supposed to go to Lianwan City on the seventh day, but he appeared at the Haiyun Dance Hall at noon on the sixth day.
Nothing more than a phone call from Xing Chenghu, who said that a man named Luo Lin had come to Lianwan City and specifically wanted to see him.
When Liang Liang heard the name Luo Lin, he was momentarily dazed, but he quickly understood what was going on and rushed back to Lianwan City without stopping.
It doesn't seem like Luo Lin made a mistake by leaving Hainan, but it's a bit outrageous that he came to Lianwan.
He should have gone to Urumqi.
"Brother Luo! Happy New Year, Sister-in-law! I'm so happy to see you all. What brings you here all of a sudden?"
Luo Lin and his girlfriend stayed in a small guesthouse not far from the Haiyun Dance Hall.
After arriving in Lianwan, Liang Liang immediately took them to the dance hall and then into his office.
"We saw on TV that you had actually made it onto the Spring Festival Gala, so we came to check it out."
"It can't be that simple, can it? Is the economy in Hainan not doing well?"
"Don't even mention it! Hainan's real estate market seems to have suddenly collapsed overnight. Many real estate bosses have fled, and those who didn't have almost all gone bankrupt. Without these people supporting it, the nightclubs have no future. Sooner or later, we'll all leave. We originally planned to leave in March or April, but now it's just a few days earlier."
Liang Liang wasn't entirely clear on the specific reasons for the sluggish real estate market in Hainan.
He's not in the real estate business, so how would he know the ins and outs?
In 1995, Hainan's real estate industry did indeed run into problems, which also severely impacted the once-thriving entertainment industry.
The singers and musicians who made a living there left one after another, and the place once again became a cultural wasteland.
"What are your plans now?"
"We just came here to visit and then we're going home. We haven't been home for two years."
"Why don't you stay? I need someone like you right now."
It would be a good thing if Luo Lin stayed; Liang Liang believed that it wouldn't be long before he became famous throughout the country.
"Let me go home and see what happens! Xiao Mei wants me to go to Urumqi to develop my career."
Luo Lin's trip to Urumqi is like a fish returning to the sea or a bird flying into the sky; it's a good choice.
“Going to Urumqi to develop is also a good idea. Xinjiang’s local music is very distinctive. It would be a good thing if you could promote it there. But since you’re here, don’t rush to leave. Stay here for a few more days and let me fulfill my responsibilities as a host.”
Luo Lin did not object to Liang Liang's request.
Liang Liang then took Luo Lin and his girlfriend on a tour of his business.
Luo Lin was deeply impressed by the numerous entities that Liang Liang had developed.
Luo was particularly surprised to see that Liang Liang had even built his own recording studio.
"I didn't know you even built your own recording studio, that's amazing!"
"I'm planning to open a music and video company this year, so of course I need a recording studio. If you want to release a song but can't find a good recording studio, come to my place to record it."
"If I really go to Urumqi, coming all the way here to record songs would be too far. Hmm! Are you going to open a record company?"
"Yes! Would you be interested in signing a contract with my company?"
"Oh! You're planning to become your own boss?"
"Being a boss is only one reason. There are many talented young people who don't have the opportunity to step onto a bigger stage. I'm building a bridge for them, hoping they can use this bridge to reach higher places."
Luo Lin sighed, "Your idea is excellent. There are indeed many talented musicians who lack opportunities to advance their careers. I really hope your company can succeed. If you do start a video production company, I will consider signing with you."
If Luo Lin had signed with his company, he might have become famous two years earlier.
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