"It's not like you're the only ones who can do this business, so what's this about being a good match or not?" Jiang Xiaoyan said, cracking sunflower seeds. "We're all neighbors, so if you think it's a good fit, you can introduce us; if not, then forget it."
"It's not that I think you're unworthy, or that you're trying to steal my business. My business is not something that ordinary people can take away." Chen Hansheng glanced at Lu Feng slowly and said, "You, you're not a businessman, understand?"
"I'm not a businessman?" Lu Feng found it somewhat amusing.
“Yes, this industry is a deep and murky place. Do you really think just anyone can wade in and make money? Most people can’t make this kind of money. I’d like to give you a hand, but you have to make it worthwhile for me to help you. First of all, the investment is huge.” Chen Hansheng said in a smug and old-fashioned manner, “Those people who do logistics have no future, but they buy five Steyr trucks first. You know Steyr?”
"I know, it's a truck, what's wrong?" Lu Feng asked, puzzled.
"Do you know how much a Steyr costs? The cheapest ones cost tens of thousands, and the most expensive ones cost hundreds of thousands. Can you afford the investment? Do you have the financial strength?" Chen Hansheng said aggressively, "Doing business requires spending money like this. It's not that we don't want to win you over, it's just that you're too weak. Can you afford to lose money?"
Jiang Xiaoyan reached out and stopped Lu Feng, signaling him to be quiet. She smiled and said, "It is indeed quite expensive, but it's not impossible if we work hard. Our family does have some resources."
“You’re capable, but the boss doesn’t even have time for you.” Xiu’er said, “Xiaoyan, it’s not that we don’t want to help you, but this industry is too tiring. We’re just doing this for your own good.”
Lu Feng knew they wouldn't make the connection, which was expected. He asked, "I just want to know, what's the name of the head of the post and telecommunications department in our city now?"
"Xiong Kai, what? You think you can meet him just because you know his name?"
"Xiao Kai, I know him quite well." Grandpa Hong's voice came over, holding a palm-leaf fan in his hand, walking leisurely and looking particularly comfortable. He walked up to the crowd and said casually, "He used to work under me. He's a very good guy. When he was the vice president, whatever I asked him to do, he could get it done."
Everyone present was shocked. They only knew that Grandpa Hong had an extraordinary identity, but they never expected that he was actually the general manager of the city's post and telecommunications department. Once this identity was revealed, everyone was stunned.
Even Chen Hansheng and his wife looked surprised, which showed that no one in the alley knew his identity before retirement.
Grandpa Hong looked at Lu Feng and said, "You should focus on doing your own thing first. Logistics is not something anyone can get involved in. You can't be envious just because others are making money. You have to do everything within your means. In business, most people lose money and few make money."
“Uncle Hong, I’m not doing it myself. I want to use the postal and telecommunications platform to integrate some small logistics companies. I just want to get to know this Mr. Xiong,” Lu Feng said.
"Stop spouting incomprehensible jargon. You're just trying to curry favor with him," Xiu'er said scathingly. "You think everyone's like Chen Hansheng? Let me tell you, you can't find a Chen Hansheng out of tens of thousands of people. You think you can just copy him? What's your plan?"
The other people in the alley gathered to watch the commotion, but some felt that Xiu'er's words were a bit too much. Lu Feng's family was ordinary, but so were the others. To say that about Lu Feng's family was to imply that she was talking about herself.
“We’re all neighbors, yet you talk like you’re superior.”
"That's right, when you two first came here, weren't you just like them?"
"If you can help, then help; if you can't, then don't say that. Nobody gets ahead overnight."
As everyone chimed in, Chen Hansheng found himself in an awkward position, and even Grandpa Hong felt embarrassed. He coughed and said, "I'll call Xiong Kai and invite him over for a meal. Lu Feng, this is your chance. Whether you can seize it or not is up to you."
"Okay, thank you, Uncle Hong." Lu Feng said politely for a moment, "How about this, I'll treat you. Let Aunt Liu cook some good food and we can eat in the yard."
You decide what to do!
When Jiang Xiaoyan got home, she asked Aunt Liu to prepare some good dishes and buy two bottles of good wine. Grandpa Hong went home to make a phone call. Xiuer came home and said, "Come over when we eat later."
"I'll definitely go. Can just anyone get in touch with Boss Xiong? I need to build a good relationship with him this time so I can mention Yongchang Logistics to him." Chen Hansheng secretly began to plan.
The postal and telecommunications system is very large, including postal banking, telecommunications services, and logistics services. Xiong Kai is in charge of the city's postal logistics, mainly serving state-owned enterprises, such as supply from supply and marketing cooperatives, electrical appliance stores, logistics between state-owned enterprises, college entrance examination notices, and letters.
It's fair to say that Xiong Kai is an absolute king in the city's postal service.
At 6:30 p.m., an Audi 100 pulled up in front of Grandpa Hong's house. A man in his forties got out, dressed in a suit and carrying a briefcase, looking quite impressive.
"Uncle Hong, you've been in good health lately," Xiong Kai asked politely to Uncle Hong.
"That's all there is to it. You're getting more and more impressive," Grandpa Hong said, patting Xiong Kai on the shoulder.
Throughout the evening, Chen Hansheng stood at the door keeping watch. As soon as the car arrived, he knew his boss was coming and hurriedly stepped forward to say, "Hello, General Manager Xiong."
"And who is this?" Xiong Kai looked Chen Hansheng up and down.
"This is my neighbor. The young man has helped me a lot. He also works in logistics."
"I'm just a small-time operator, nothing compared to state-owned enterprises." Chen Hansheng grabbed Xiong Kai's hands with both of them, his expression quite excited. "I'm particularly fond of logistics, and in this industry, you are my idol, my god!"
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