"Brother Li, I have other things to do today, please think about it."
Du Chen finally expressed his thoughts, but he didn't know whether Li Dewen was willing to leave his comfort zone.
"What's the matter? Tell me!"
Li Dewen was ready to listen to what Du Chen said first.
"Brother Li, I hope you can find some good helpers at the water plant as soon as possible and gradually hand this over to your helpers. Of course, Xiami too. I hope both of you can get out of the water plant..."
The more Li Dewen listened, the tighter his brow furrowed. He wondered if Du Chen was going to get rid of him, but he shouldn't have said that out loud, right? Li Dewen suppressed his inner uneasiness and waited for Du Chen's next words.
"Brother Li, I hope you will focus on the capital from now on. Only there can we gain more wealth and display your talents."
"I don't have any talent, I'm just following you!"
Li Dewen felt a little embarrassed after being praised by Du Chen.
"Brother Li, don't underestimate yourself. Although the ideas were all mine, weren't the operations and management still yours? I admit that I played the role of brains, but without your management and hard work, we wouldn't have achieved what we have today!"
Du Chen not only praised Li Dewen, but also secretly praised himself. Although Du Chen had no business management background, he also understood that people's hearts could not withstand temptation, so he was sincere and bound by interests, occasionally highlighting his own importance, hoping that everyone could go further and cooperate better. Most importantly, he didn't have many people to use, and Li Dewen had been his partner for so many years, so Du Chen still hoped to cooperate with Li Dewen better.
"Going to the capital? Is that possible? I'm a little worried that I won't be able to do it well."
When Li Dewen thought of the place where talented people were born under the feet of the emperor, he still felt insecure.
"Brother Li, the brothers below all want to go out and fight for it. What are you afraid of? From the roller skating rink to the water plant, and now to the arcade, aren't they all doing well? Have some confidence in yourself."
Du Chen encouraged Li Dewen. Everyone was afraid to start from the beginning. Du Chen only dared to do this because he was financially well-off now and Comrade Lao Du could make money in the future.
"I'm still a little worried about the water plant. After all, I haven't taken over many units yet."
Li Dewen found another excuse.
"Brother Li, I'm not asking you to go to the capital right away. It will probably take at least half a year or a year. I've been thinking about this for a long time."
Du Chen took a sip of water and continued to analyze to Li Dewen.
"At first, I didn't think of sending you to Beijing. After all, the water plant is your life's work, and it's also our headquarters. But now it seems like it's on the right track thanks to your efforts. Wouldn't it be nice if you could find a good successor and gradually guide him to take over the water plant, freeing you up to face new challenges?"
"Besides, you're still a major shareholder of the water plant. You can come back whenever you want, and if you follow your business philosophy step by step, there will definitely be no problems. If you tie yourself to the water plant, isn't that a waste of your talents?"
Du Chen painted a rosy picture for Li Dewen and gave him some inspirational words.
"Can I really do this?"
Li Dewen asked Du Chen suspiciously, "Isn't he just a small-time gangster? How come after listening to Du Chen's detailed explanation, he seems to be a talented person of some kind?"
"Why not? I've already told you, Brother Li, let the brothers go to the capital and set up a base first. I trust you to truly expand the empire! Besides, are you willing to let Xiami stay in a small water plant in the village? You have so many brothers under you, shouldn't you want them to make more money?"
Li Dewen, a low-ranking thug, valued two things above all else: brotherhood and face. Du Chen's final words were the straw that broke the camel's back. He'd found a way out for his brothers, helped them make money, and gained both face and substance, while also fulfilling their bond. Suddenly, Li Dewen was filled with pride, patting his chest vigorously and addressing Du Chen.
"Du Chen, I'll take over this matter! I'll arrange for a few brothers to study with me and try to bring them out as soon as possible. Then, we can go to the capital together to build our own kingdom!"
"Brother Li, don't forget Xiami. Talk to him properly! You guys go to the capital to conquer the country, and I'll stay here to manage the headquarters! We'll meet in the capital in three years!"
Du Chen feigned the air of a passionate young man, continuing to offer Li Dewen some inspiration. But inwardly, he was thinking, if he was lucky, and Li Dewen and the others were supportive, he'd be able to retire after graduating from university, right? Du Chen's blood boiled with excitement, needing no pretense. Just graduating from university in his twenties, and being able to retire and live a comfortable life, surely that would be fantastic?
"Brother Li, let me ask you, are you interested in bars and discos?"
In order to help Li Dewen work better for him, Du Chen suddenly brought up another topic.
"I'm interested! What's the matter, Du Chen, are you planning to do it too?"
Sure enough, Li Dewen took the bait and immediately asked Du Chen happily.
"Not yet. First of all, our consumption capacity is too low here. Secondly, there are still a lot of hooligans. It's too troublesome every day."
"Don't be afraid of that. We can talk to all the big and small gangster bosses in the city. They are all Jiji's clients! Even if we don't know them, we can still contact them by turning around a few corners!"
Li Dewen in turn persuaded Du Chen.
"How many people can afford it? You've been to a bar in Beijing, like us. Is it fun? Is it expensive?"
“It’s fun, but it hurts to spend money!”
Li Dewen nodded, having to admit that Du Chen's words made sense, but why did he bring it up? Li Dewen didn't understand.
"Brother Li, this is what I mean. I'm going to let you go to Beijing to do import and export trade. Gradually, you'll have some import channels for alcoholic beverages, right? It will be much more convenient when you start your own business in the future."
"Aren't all the drinks in the bar fake? Do we still need real drinks?"
Li Dewen certainly knew some of the tricks of the bar.
"If you don't do it, don't do it. If you do it, do it the best you can."
Du Chen firmly told Li Dewen his philosophy. He has always believed that money should be earned, but it should be earned honestly. Moreover, God has been kind to him. Being able to live again is already a great fortune. He should cherish everything in front of him.
"Besides, you can also explore and learn more cutting-edge things in Beijing these past few years, Brother Li."
Du Chen added.
"That's true. The capital city is indeed more cutting-edge and trendy in every aspect. There is much we can learn from it."
Li Dewen nodded, agreeing with Du Chen's idea. His last trip to Beijing to inspect the claw machines had already broadened his horizons and made him feel like a country bumpkin. Since Du Chen believed in him and there was such an opportunity, he would of course cherish the opportunity in front of him even more.
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