Despite the freezing weather, Chu Yu jogged all the way, and Dai Donglin opened the car door and helped her into the car.
What were you talking about with your classmates?
"People are asking who you are."
Dai Donglin stared intently at her, wanting to know her answer. He wanted to know, but she refused to tell him. They spoke in riddles the whole way, until Dai Donglin finally couldn't hold back and gritted his teeth and said:
"You've become quite capable in just a few days."
Chu Yu then smiled and said, "What can I say? Just tell the truth, my boyfriend came to pick me up."
Boyfriend? The two had been dating for almost half a year, but they didn't see each other very often. There was nothing they could do about it; the girl was still studying, and even if Dai Donglin wanted to see her, he had to consider her reputation. Zuo Ran was also studying at the German Middle School, and Dai Donglin hadn't even told Zuo Ran about his relationship.
I'm afraid that Zuo Ran, that big mouth, will go around talking nonsense at school and cause trouble for Chu Yu.
Dezhong is just the No. 1 Middle School in the city. In a small city like Deyang, the local customs are not considered open. Teachers at Dezhong would not tolerate students dating. If they really broke up the couple, where would Dai Donglin go to seek justice?
He can resolve his troubles in society by using connections or his fists, but this approach won't work in school; he can't go against the teachers.
Being low-key is the best form of camouflage.
Dai Donglin figured that Chu Yu would definitely make up an excuse, saying that he was her friend or something, and he could pretend not to know her and then secretly come to see him. Before Chu Yu went to university, let alone having a secret relationship with her, he would even be willing to be the little husband behind the female academic star!
But Chu Yu surprisingly admitted it openly.
Dai Donglin's claim of being unhappy was a lie. "Aren't you afraid the teacher will come after you?"
Chu Yu smiled. It didn't matter if the teacher found out. She had done many unconventional things. As long as she could maintain her grades, even if it worried the teacher, she wouldn't go astray.
There's nothing wrong with dating in high school. Many people in later generations find partners in college or in society who are not as good as their high school classmates.
Dai Donglin wasn't her classmate, but she should still seize the opportunity when she met someone good. Looking back later, what would this matter be? There was no need to let her boyfriend suffer for the sake of her reputation.
In a sense, Chu Yu dotes on her boyfriend.
Dai Donglin's anxiety vanished instantly. "Come on, I'll take you somewhere."
Dai Donglin's home appliance store is about to open. Unlike Chu Yu, he wants to do something big. He plans to imitate Shenzhen's land transfer model, leasing land from the government to build a larger store, aiming to challenge state-owned commercial companies.
But when Secretary Zuo arrived in Deyang, the situation there was unstable and the crackdown was not over yet. At this time, he took big steps and started to transfer land, which was quite eye-catching in the whole country.
The newly appointed Party Secretary prioritizes stability.
Shenzhen is Shenzhen, and Deyang is Deyang. Deyang doesn't have the conditions of Shenzhen, so how can it compare to Shenzhen?
The state-owned electrical appliance company is no pushover. You came in with an absolute advantage in scale right from the start. How could the state-owned electrical appliance company not be anxious? If you really report it to the higher authorities, and they start talking about the path of reform and opening up, it's hard to say whether it will be a blessing or a curse.
Secretary Zuo rejected Dai Donglin's proposal, so Dai Donglin had no choice but to obediently rent a storefront.
The storefront is right next to the department store, combining several buildings. The store's decoration was inspired by five-star hotels in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. After finishing the renovation, Chu Yu thought to herself, "It's good to be rich." Dai Donglin's renovation here cost more than 200,000 yuan, which was equivalent to Chu Yu's entire fortune.
However, they adopted a strategy of low profit margins and high sales volume.
The store was empty. Dai Donglin's men were moving electrical appliances, which were placed on tables and shelves. All the wooden products were supplied by Xibao, a fact that Chu Yu was unaware of.
"You seem to have a good relationship with my second uncle."
How could it not be good? Dai Donglin sought out Xibao to supply shelves for two reasons: first, because Xibao's wooden products were indeed high-end, and second, to curry favor with his uncle, Shu Aiguo.
If you like someone, you have to please her family. Dai Donglin isn't stupid. He won over Shu Aiguo, and Shu Hui naturally had no objections.
Will lower prices compress profit margins?
"It's alright. I negotiate with the manufacturers directly from the source in the importing country, eliminating the middlemen and getting lower prices. Even if I only make small profits but sell a lot, I can still make a lot of money."
Dai Donglin led her to the second floor. The first floor sold refrigerators, washing machines, and other similar items, as well as color TVs, but most models were on the second floor. Dai Donglin had a natural talent for business; he figured the more popular items should be displayed upstairs so that customers could browse the first floor on their way to the second floor.
Color TVs are in high demand, so he wasn't worried that customers would find it troublesome to come upstairs.
"Which color TV do you like? I'll give it to you."
Chu Yu's tape recorder was a gift from him, but tape recorders are cheap, while a remote-controlled color TV can cost a fortune. For example, this 21-inch Japanese-style remote-controlled color TV in front of him costs 3,600 yuan, and even with opening discounts at electronics stores, it would still cost close to 3,000 yuan.
Is this something you just give away like that?
Buying a color TV isn't a big deal; adults and children in the family can watch it. The important thing is that we can watch the news broadcast on time.
Information asymmetry is very important. People who can afford to buy a TV and watch the news broadcast are ahead of others in terms of information. Shu Aiguo doesn't have a high level of education and doesn't know many characters, but he can learn by watching the subtitles on the news broadcast.
Chu Yu didn't refuse, but it was unreasonable for Dai Donglin to send money to Xibao while he himself was buying a color TV and asking Dai Donglin to send it to him.
"Pick a good one for me and send it to my house. I'll pay for it."
Dai Donglin beckoned to her with his finger and opened his pocket for her to see. Chu Yu approached in confusion, only to be pulled into someone's arms.
"Does my brother need your little bit of money?"
Chu Yu sighed helplessly; how had he managed to tease him again? But this man had a certain tenacity; even if he hadn't been through gunfire, he'd certainly been through the rough and tumble of the military compound. After smuggling electronics, he frequently traveled on business trips, visiting places like Hong Kong and Japan.
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