Xiao Baojun and Zhao Qiang's trip to Shenzhen went very smoothly.
In less than two months, the two of them opened four offline specialty stores in Shenzhen.
And the location and price are ideal.
The fact that they were able to achieve this is undoubtedly related to their individual abilities.
As a veteran salesman who had worked in the provincial capital for many years, Zhao Qiang was shrewd and capable, and his interpersonal skills were unparalleled. He was very thoughtful in every aspect, which was why Xiao Weiguo arranged for Xiao Baojun to follow him.
Xiao Baojun did not disappoint Xiao Weiguo's expectations, and learned a lot from Zhao Qiang on this trip.
In addition, he is indeed unmatched at drinking parties; drinking alcohol is no different from drinking water. In this era where drinking culture is prevalent, he can be said to have become a major weapon for Panlong Group.
Moreover, he was indeed smart and eager to learn. He would ask questions whenever he didn't understand something, and after one trip, he had learned almost everything about doing business.
In many things, talent is even more important than hard work.
The scariest thing is when someone is more talented than you and also works harder than you. Xiao Baojun is that kind of person—both hardworking and talented. Xiao Weiguo's prediction was correct; he really did find a gem.
Upon seeing him enter, Xiao Weiguo greeted him with a smile.
"Brother Baojun, when did you get back? How was your trip to Shenzhen?"
Xiao Baojun is now dressed in a suit and tie, standing ramrod straight, looking much more energetic than before. He has a rather spirited air about him.
"Chairman, I only got back yesterday. I came to look for you yesterday, but you weren't here."
Although the two were brothers by seniority in the village, at the company, Xiao Weiguo politely addressed him as Brother Baojun. However, Xiao Baojun was not one to act without discretion. He couldn't call Xiao Weiguo "brother" in this setting and still addressed him as Chairman according to company rules.
"Brother Baojun, what do you need me for?"
As he spoke, Xiao Weiguo personally poured a cup of tea for Xiao Baojun and handed it to him.
After pouring the tea and placing it on the table, Xiao Baojun took out a small box from his bag.
"Chairman, I saw this little gadget in Shenzhen and thought it was pretty good, so I brought one back with me. Take a look."
Xiao Weiguo didn't expect that Xiao Baojun would think of bringing him a gift when he went out.
Upon taking the box, I discovered it was a portable music player imported from Japan.
This thing is still very rare in the north, especially in small, third-tier counties like theirs, where it's basically not sold anywhere.
Xiao Weiguo didn't understand why Xiao Baojun had brought him this thing. Although he liked to hum a few tunes, he wasn't that fond of songs.
It's important to know that these things weren't cheap in China at the time. For example, the X-Zhi KT-V780 Walkman he had was priced at around 1,000 yuan in Chinese currency, which was an extremely high-end luxury item for a person's salary of less than 150 yuan at the time.
This was a considerable expense for Xiao Baojun, who had only been working for a short time.
"Chairman, I heard that my younger sister is learning to sing. I heard from people over there that this thing may look small, but the sound quality is excellent and it also has a recording function. I thought it might be helpful to Xiao Yue, so I brought one back."
Xiao Baojun sat opposite him, took a sip of tea, and said to Xiao Weiguo.
After hearing what he said, Xiao Weiguo quickly pushed the Walkman back into his hand.
“Brother Baojun, what are you doing? You’ve only been working for a few days, how can I accept spending so much money on a little kid?”
Seeing that Xiao Weiguo refused to accept it, Xiao Baojun's expression became somewhat serious.
"Chairman, please don't think I'm trying to curry favor with you or giving you a gift. I bought this to sincerely thank you."
"I, Xiao Baojun, am where I am today because I have found a path that I truly love. I never imagined that people could live like this. All of this is thanks to your guidance, which led me down this path. You call me Brother Baojun, and I have no way to repay you. This little token of my appreciation is nothing, so please don't take it too seriously."
"Besides, the thousand yuan I spent on this was a bonus from the company. I get travel allowances and a salary when I go on business trips, so I didn't spend my own money at all. You must accept it."
After traveling for more than two months, Xiao Baojun not only broadened his horizons and gained more knowledge, but also became more articulate and eloquent in his speech, speaking with reason, logic, and sincerity, leaving Xiao Weiguo no choice but to accept his advice.
Unable to refuse such hospitality, Xiao Weiguo had no choice but to accept the gift and placed the small box beside him.
"Brother Baojun, since you've said that, what else can I say? I thank you on Xiaoyue's behalf. Please don't waste money like that again in the future."
The two chatted in the office for a while, and then Xiao Weiguo asked him a question.
"You've been away for over two months now, when are you planning to go home and visit?"
"I just got back yesterday. The company gave me a seven-day holiday. I'm going to organize my work there today and submit it. I'm planning to go home first thing tomorrow morning. You know what? I don't usually feel homesick when I'm at home, but after being away for so long, I'm really starting to miss home."
Xiao Weiguo chuckled.
"Everyone feels this way when they first leave home; it gets better with time. By the way..."
At this point, he suddenly thought of something.
"You didn't know that your great-grandfather hasn't been feeling well lately."
Upon hearing Xiao Weiguo's words, Xiao Baojun's expression became tense. He quickly put down the teacup in his hand on the table, leaned forward, and asked urgently.
When did you see my grandfather? What happened to him?
Xiao Weiguo waved to him, indicating that he didn't need to be nervous, and told him to sit down.
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