Chapter 342: Treasure Island Investors
After planting the rice seedlings and sweet potatoes, the village had nothing to do for a while, so Gao Mingcheng drove his tractor back to the county.
Before leaving, he went to find Gao Zhuang and gave the job of collecting medicinal herbs to Gao Zhuang.
The collection of medicinal herbs is not limited to autumn. Different medicinal herbs can be collected throughout the year. For example, some medicines contain flowers as the medicinal part. In spring and summer, you can pick the flowers and dry them.
If the medicinal part is the seeds, it is mostly harvested in autumn, and if it is the rhizome, it is mostly harvested in winter or early spring.
Gao Mingcheng said: "In the past, when villagers wanted to sell medicinal herbs, they would send them to my house. Now I am not at home often and I have a lot of things to do, so I can't take care of this."
"I'll leave this to you. When you have enough herbs, take them to the county pharmaceutical factory on your bicycle and sell them. I'll let them know. When you go there, just tell them my name. It will save you a lot of trouble."
"Okay." Gao Zhuang agreed without hesitation. He was capable of doing this, and if he did it well, he could make some money from it.
The task of collecting and selling medicine was given to Gao Zhuang.
But the matters on his land and in Xiaofushan were handed over to Zhang Chengyuan, and because there was more work than before, Gao Mingcheng directly offered to pay him a salary.
When he was not at home on weekdays, Zhang Chengyuan had to help him take care of the livestock, the vegetables in the fields and the fruit trees in Xiaofushan.
It sounds like a lot of things to do, but Gao Mingcheng himself would come back to work from time to time, and when a large amount of planting or picking was needed, he would definitely hire more people to do the work.
Zhang Chengyuan only needs to manage the daily affairs.
In response, Zhang Chengyuan agreed immediately.
His family doesn't have much land, so he has the time and energy to do these things. Besides, this time he will be paid a formal salary, so who can refuse that?
After arranging these two things, Gao Mingcheng felt that the burden on him was lightened a lot. He loaded a truck with goods from Gao Shouwang's garment workshop and drove all the way to the county.
Last winter, he made cotton vests as a sales attractor, and this summer he made T-shirts. A row of high-quality and low-priced T-shirts hung in front of the clothing store, which was very eye-catching.
When Gao Mingcheng arrived at the clothing store, he found that the business was pretty good and many people were asking about renting wedding dresses.
In May, the weather gradually improved and it was already the nicest weather of the year, neither too cold nor too hot.
Most happy events are also held at this time, and the appearance of wedding dresses instantly attracts the favor of many beauty-loving ladies.
Last time when many beauties went to a photo studio to take photos in their wedding dresses, they attracted a lot of people's attention, which could be considered an advertisement.
Gao Mingcheng came in from the backyard, first moved the goods in the tractor's bed, and then went to the store to check the situation.
Now, Xuanyimei is in much better condition. Although she still feels nauseous sometimes, she can at least eat. Under her cultivation, Luo Li has gradually grown up and can sell clothes independently.
"Mingcheng, you're back!" Xuanyuemei was sitting at the cashier counter. When she heard the noise in the backyard, she looked over. When she saw Gao Mingcheng coming back, her eyes immediately lit up.
"Duomei, I'm back. Are you okay?" Gao Mingcheng said with a smile, looking Duomei up and down. He didn't find anything wrong with her, so he felt relieved.
Compared to before, many beauties now have rosy complexions and look more energetic.
"I'm fine. I just look after the store, collect money and keep accounts. Shufang and Luo Li do the rest. I'm not tired." Xuanyuemei said with a smile. Seeing Gao Mingcheng carrying a few bags of goods in, she immediately said, "Fortunately you bought goods, otherwise the store would not have much stock. Do you know? Many people from Taiwan have come to invest in our county! Those people from Taiwan are very rich. They don't carry much luggage when they go out. They all come here to buy."
"Buy for yourself or for your relatives and friends. Our store is well-known in this county, so they all come to our store to buy clothes. Last time you bought the goods in Yangcheng, 80% of them have been sold."
Xuanyuemei said as she handed Gao Mingcheng the latest account book, then leaned in and whispered, "Now there is quite a bit of cash at home. Do you want to deposit this money in the bank, or take it to Yangcheng to purchase goods?"
Gao Mingcheng looked down at the account book, then at the inventory list. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "In this case, we still have to go to Yangcheng to buy a batch of goods. I'll reserve the money for the purchase, and I'll deposit the rest in the bank first."
Xuanyue had no objection to this, and she mostly listened to Gao Mingcheng's words regarding the family's financial arrangements.
At this time, a young voice sounded, Gao Mingcheng's mind moved, and he looked towards the store door.
"...The clothes in this store are so expensive, let's go to another store." A girl about eighteen years old stood timidly at the door of the store, her face full of confusion, she seemed attracted by the clothes in the store, but also seemed worried that the prices were too expensive.
However, the man next to her said generously: "Why is it expensive? It's not expensive at all. Just buy it if you like it. Xiuxiu, you don't know how beautiful you are. You are like a flower in bud, and I was attracted to you the first time I saw you. You deserve to wear better clothes!"
The man's accent was a bit strange. He didn't speak the local dialect, but rather had a flavor of Taiwan.
When Gao Mingcheng saw these two people, he immediately knew their identities.
This man came from Taiwan to invest. In his previous life, he opened a toffee factory at Red Star Farm and his business was pretty good.
His father is from the Red Star Farm, but was trapped in Taiwan due to the current situation. Now that the two places are connected, his father is unable to return home due to his old age and serious illness, so he asked him to come back, one to visit his hometown, and the other to invest in his hometown.
In his previous life, Gao Mingcheng had met this person at several drinking parties, but they were not very close. His biggest impression of this person was the woman named Zhang Xiuxiu who was beside him.
In the previous life, I don’t know how Zhang Xiuxiu and Xuanyimei met each other. They once became best friends. It was also from Xuanyimei that Gao Mingcheng learned that Zhang Xiuxiu was the mistress of a wealthy businessman from Taiwan.
When the wealthy businessman from Taiwan came to invest, he told others that he was not married yet. Later, he openly pursued the young and beautiful Zhang Xiuxiu. Being pursued by the young and promising wealthy businessman, Zhang Xiuxiu naturally couldn't avoid falling. At one point, she thought she would marry him. When he wanted to spend money on her, she kept persuading him to spend sparingly.
But the good days didn't last for a few years. The rich businessman was reluctant to marry her and left without saying goodbye.
It was not until then that Zhang Xiuxiu realized that the wealthy businessman already had a wife and children in Taiwan and it was impossible for him to marry her.
Later, Zhang Xiuxiu, who was in her middle age, often lamented that she was too stupid when she was young. She only wanted men to be nice to her but not their money.
Men, only the money in your pocket is real!
Seeing that Zhang Xiuxiu still refused to enter the store, Gao Mingcheng walked directly to the store entrance and helped the wealthy businessman, saying, "Clothes make the man, and you are so beautiful, you should wear beautiful clothes. Look at the clothes your boyfriend is wearing. The texture is exquisite and the tailoring is appropriate. After he puts them on, it sets off his handsome appearance and makes him look extraordinary."
"But what about you? You're wearing such old-fashioned clothes. It's really a waste of the good looks your parents gave you. Duomei, come and take her to pick out some suitable clothes. A young girl should dress up in time!"
Gao Mingcheng spoke very quickly and in a familiar manner, and asked Xuanyimei to take Zhang Xiuxiu to choose clothes. Zhang Xiuxiu was still confused, so Xuanyimei took her hand to choose clothes.
Gao Mingcheng said to the wealthy businessman from Taiwan: "Brother, you are from Taiwan, right? I can tell the difference the moment you speak."
This wealthy businessman from Taiwan is not a middle-aged man with a big belly, but a young man with regular features. He is only 29 years old this year.
His name is Zhou Xudong. His father is from mainland China, but his mother is from Taiwan. However, his father insisted on teaching him to speak the mainland dialect, so he did not encounter many language barriers when he came here this time.
At this time, he looked Gao Mingcheng up and down, then stretched out his hand to shake hands with Gao Mingcheng, and said: "I am from Taiwan, and this time I am back to my hometown to invest."
What he said was particularly interesting. He claimed to be from Taiwan and that he was returning to his hometown to invest.
But their arrival has also, to a certain extent, benefited the economic development of the county. Take the candy factory he opened as an example. Once it opened, the local sugar factory and milk powder factory received a continuous stream of orders, and Red Star Farm also had many more jobs.
And as the business grew, Red Star Ranch also expanded, adding more jobs.
When people get jobs and earn more, their consumption upgrades accordingly, and business in all walks of life becomes easier to do.
For example, this mid- to high-end clothing store opened by Gao Mingcheng.
When everyone's income is generally low, business will not be very good, but once everyone's income gradually increases, business will get better and better.
Because people begin to pursue a better quality of life, they naturally spend money lavishly.
Gao Mingcheng and Zhou Xudong started talking here, and over there, Zhang Xiuxiu, after hearing many beautiful introductions, chose two sets of clothes. She was now in a dilemma, not knowing which one to choose.
Many beauties suggested that she try them all.
Not long after, Zhang Xiuxiu, wearing new clothes, came out of the fitting room. She looked anxious and her walking posture was a little stiff. If you look closely, you can see that she is still limping.
She looked at everyone and asked timidly, "Does it look good?"
"Beautiful! So beautiful! This yellow skirt suits you very well. Look at the design of the belt, which makes your waist look extra slender! And the pockets on the hem are suitable for putting small things. Isn't it convenient?" Many beauties said a series of compliments without blinking, and brought a mirror over for Zhang Xiuxiu to look at herself.
Then he said enthusiastically: "Your hair is a little messy, come, let me comb it for you."
"Shufang, bring me my hair-dressing tools."
Soon, Gao Shufang brought over a box containing a comb, rubber bands and hairpins.
Among the magazines that Gao Mingcheng brought back, some were specifically about hairstyles and clothing combinations. Many of the beauties were quite dexterous and had learned some hair-combing skills and were able to create several simple hairstyles.
She combed her hair into a simple high ponytail according to Zhang Xiuxiu's temperament and the skirt she was wearing, which actually further highlighted Zhang Xiuxiu's youthful beauty.
If the customer is a middle-aged woman, she will mostly tie her hair up, which will make her look dignified and capable.
"Beautiful! Xiuxiu, you are so beautiful." Zhou Xudong was also fascinated by the new look of Zhang Xiuxiu. The young girl had a beautiful face and a tall and slender figure, which was completely different from his wife who already had children.
When he first came here, he was very dissatisfied with the poverty and backwardness here, but after seeing Zhang Xiuxiu picking wild flowers and weaving flower crowns on the hillside, he suddenly felt that it would be a good idea to stay here and invest.
"This dress is nice, I'll buy it!" Zhou Xudong said generously.
Gao Mingcheng gave Xuanyuemei a look, and Xuanyuemei immediately said, "Xiuxiu also likes this set, why don't we try it together?"
Zhang Xiuxiu opened her mouth, wanting to refuse, but the generous Zhou Xudong said, "Then give it a try."
So Zhang Xiuxiu had to try another one.
That suit wasn't a skirt, but a pair of thin long-sleeved trousers that were more suitable for wearing in May.
This set was also imported from Guangzhou. Both the texture of the fabric and the tailoring are better looking than those made by local tailors.
Zhang Xiuxiu is good-looking, and she would look beautiful even if she wore a sackcloth bag, let alone such a beautiful dress.
The people and the clothes complement each other, and in Zhou Xudong's eyes, that is particularly satisfying.
The money for these two sets of clothes is very expensive for Zhang Xiuxiu, but for Zhou Xudong, it is just a drizzle.
Zhou Xudong was naturally happy to spend a little money to move Zhang Xiuxiu.
At this time, he and Zhang Xiuxiu had just known each other for a short time and were still in the stage of pursuing each other. This period of time is when men are most willing to spend money on women.
Zhou Xudong not only bought two sets of clothes for Zhang Xiuxiu, but also bought himself a set of light-colored clothes that would make him look younger, so that he would look more compatible with the young and beautiful Zhang Xiuxiu when walking together.
After watching them leave, Gao Mingcheng suddenly asked Xuanyuemei: "What do you think of that girl?"
"Xiu Xiu? I think she's nice and has a great personality. It's probably because of her good personality that she was able to find such a good partner." Xuanyuemei said subconsciously.
However, Gao Mingcheng felt somewhat emotional about his fate.
In her previous life, Xuanyimei and Zhang Xiuxiu became good friends. In this life, Xuanyimei's life trajectory was slightly different, but she still met Zhang Xiuxiu, even earlier than in her previous life.
Should I tell Zhang Xiuxiu that Zhou Xudong is a scumbag?
But for Zhang Xiuxiu, who came from an ordinary family, it was very difficult to give up such a wealthy suitor like Zhou Xudong.
Forget it, let’s let go of the complex of helping others!
As for the future, he will let Xuanmei remind Zhang Xiuxiu not to be so stupid. You can live without people, but you cannot live without money!
Not to mention the money for clothes for all seasons, at least they had to buy Zhang Xiuxiu an apartment in this county, otherwise Zhou Xudong would just walk away, but Zhang Xiuxiu's reputation would be ruined. In addition, she was used to a privileged life and was unwilling to marry an ordinary man, so Zhang Xiuxiu became destitute after middle age.
These thoughts only flashed through my mind.
Gao Mingcheng decided to go to Yangcheng to purchase goods in a few days. It seems that with the lifting of the blockade on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, more and more compatriots will come back to visit relatives and invest in building factories, which will be a qualitative leap for the county's economy.
So, high-end clothing, get it ready!
The summer classes for the two little kids were over, and I planned to send them to the countryside immediately so that they could spend a few days relaxing and comfortable. But my son got sick!
The updates are late recently, and I should be a full-time member.
(End of this chapter)
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