With Chu Hongyu's matter resolved, Ning Yuan felt much more at ease.
Moreover, Chu Hongyu seemed to be trying to distract herself by spending her days either in class or fully immersing herself in the sparkling water business, showing much more dedication than Yan Yangyang.
Seeing Chu Hongyu and Yan Yangyang enjoying their own happiness instead of working hard to benefit a scumbag, Ning Yuan was in a great mood.
She herself obtained a sole proprietorship business license, and she and Manhua, Huazi, and Aheng worked with great enthusiasm!
Ning Yuan didn't plan to use all three shops she had acquired next door to sell clothes; she'd been busy these past few days pursuing partnerships.
She has a preliminary plan to integrate several stores into a small commercial complex.
Of course, in her busy schedule, she didn't forget to have someone bring a basket of fruit to "visit" the old man, Mr. Jin, who had used his connections to report her.
and……
"This fruit basket is a bit heavy, Lao Xing. Once you're healed, I'll have to trouble you to take someone with you." Ning Yuan smiled as she handed the specially packaged fruit basket to the middle-aged man in front of her.
Old Xing looked at Ning Yuan with a slightly unnatural expression, and coughed lightly: "Don't worry, I will definitely do my best to fulfill Miss Ning's instructions."
His wounds had almost healed, and he immediately led his underlings to pay respects to Ning Yuan.
Back then, we thought a female college student was easy to bully, but now we dare not underestimate her. We only follow the old customs from before liberation and address capable young women as "Miss Ning".
Fortunately, Ning Yuan was a magnanimous person. She didn't give them the cold shoulder and even gave them a job, which was considered a reconciliation.
Ning Yuan smiled casually: "I dare not tell you anything, but I hope you will do less bullying and market manipulation in the future. You should restrain yourself from some things, otherwise, in two years, I am afraid there will be a great disaster."
She's a businesswoman; she believes in resolving conflicts rather than letting them fester. A broad mind is essential for a successful career.
Since Lao Xing was flexible and adaptable, she didn't hesitate to give him a heads-up: a crackdown was coming in less than two years.
After saying that, Ning Yuan continued to lead the people who came to inspect the site to look at the planning drawings and discuss cooperation on new shops.
Old Xing and his two underlings didn't dare linger too long, and respectfully took the fruit basket and left the shop.
The two younger brothers had never seen anyone deliver fruit, let alone buy a special basket to hold it.
As they examined the baskets, they muttered, "This packaging really looks nice and impressive, but even if it looks good, Fatty Jin's dad will be furious when he sees these two baskets of fruit, won't he?"
Old Xing said calmly, "Otherwise, why do you think Miss Ning wanted us to deliver things to Old Man Jin? It was to warn and infuriate him."
His gaze fell upon the row of impressive shops that were about to be connected, and the bustling crowds at the Heart of the Epoch, and his expression became complicated.
That girl is truly a born businesswoman.
That last sentence she mentioned... could it be that she has some inside information? It seems I need to think carefully about my future.
Old Xing seemed to be deep in thought, and naturally became even more dedicated to serving Ning Yuan.
...
The Jin couple are now in dire straits; their son has been imprisoned along with several of his unfortunate cronies.
A few days ago, Ning Yuan angered him so much that he had a heart attack. He was saved, but his health collapsed. He didn't have time to keep an eye on Ning Yuan and cause her trouble.
The old lady of the Jin family was busy taking care of him, cleaning up his excrement and urine, and she herself became unwell as a result.
When they saw Lao Xing arrive with fruit, they assumed it was their son's friend visiting.
Since my son got into trouble and went to jail, not only have people who used to fawn over him stopped contacting me, but even relatives have stopped speaking to me.
In the 1980s, if a family had a convict, no matter the reason, the entire family's conduct would be questioned and they would be despised by everyone.
When the old lady of the Jin family saw the fruit, her eyes lit up immediately, and she quickly took the fruit, saying, "Since we're already here, why bring fruit!"
Old Jin, leaning on his cane, struggled to pour them tea, and couldn't help but sigh, "It's rare that you still remember Yuanbao's kindness."
He used to look down on his son's friends.
Old Xing also felt a little bad. He accepted the tea that Old Jin offered, but still said, "Miss Ning sent us to visit you."
Grandma Jin was taken aback: "What?"
Old Jin's already withered face instantly contorted, and he snatched the fruit basket, smashing it hard against them—
"You...you are Yuanbao's friends. Yuanbao is in this state because of you, and you actually..."
"Uncle Jin, Miss Ning has already received the first batch of business licenses." Old Xing, whose forehead was swollen from being hit, interrupted him, his face also looking very unpleasant.
But he knew it was something he had to do, even if it meant being scorned and attacked.
Old Jin froze instantly, then exclaimed, "This is impossible!"
He had made thorough inquiries and found out that although a resolution was passed at a meeting in Beijing in March, the leaders of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce were very cautious and conservative, and wanted to see how things were going in other provinces before deciding how to issue business licenses to private individuals.
None of the applications have been approved!
According to his experience, the fastest decision to issue a business license would be made in August or September, and the slowest would be at the end of the year or the beginning of next year!
Ning Yuan's goods have all been seized. She has no working capital and cannot complete the contract. Not only will she suffer huge losses, but she will also be hunted down by her creditors!
Despite the pain, Old Xing said in a deep voice, "Uncle Jin, Yuanbao and I are like brothers. I can only advise you that the only reason I'm standing here talking to you today is because I was given a second chance at life. You should also think about Yuanbao in prison!"
Old Jin trembled, staring at him in disbelief.
Having spent many years in officialdom, he immediately understood the hidden meaning in Lao Xing's words.
"What exactly is her background?!" Old Jin asked, his voice trembling.
He remembered that back then, he wanted to find someone to mess with Ning Yuan, but no one dared to take the job.
Old Xing smiled bitterly: "I don't know either. I can only say it's unfathomable. Even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about how Yuanbao will still have to rely on you two after he gets out of prison!"
Old Jin and his wife deflated instantly, slumping back on their stools, looking old and hunched over, without saying a word.
Yes, what can we use to fight them? Even the henchmen around our son have become their pawns!
Old Jin clutched his head in anguish. He was old and frail. After his son went to jail, they were left all alone. He was in the hospital almost every day, and it was a miracle that he was even alive.
It's all my fault for not teaching my son well; he's ignorant and incompetent, and he's messed with the wrong people!
Seeing their state, Old Xing sighed, covered the large bump on his head, and got up to leave.
He should have already completed his mission.
Ning Yuan wanted him to be here so that she could use him to warn Old Jin and the old lady of the Jin family to stop causing trouble.
Otherwise, their son wouldn't have a good time in prison either.
...
The old lady and old man Jin completely quieted down and dared not cause any more trouble.
The seemingly unfathomable Ning Yuan went to Grandma Xia and Grandpa Tang's place after class the next day to get some snacks they had made.
She was to meet the second wife of the Ning family as agreed.
But as soon as Ning Yuan came out of the teachers' dormitory, the nanny who was in charge of watching the public telephones in the dormitory area saw her and quickly poked her head out to greet her—
"Xiao Ning, your older brother left you a message this afternoon, it's urgent!"
Ning Yuan took the note and her expression immediately turned sour.
She turned her head and said into the room, "Rong Zhaonan, could you take some snacks to see the Ning family? I need to go find my older brother!"
Rong Zhaonan came out of the room and noticed that Ning Yuan looked strange. He frowned and asked, "What's wrong with Wei Heng?"
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