2003: Starting with Foreign Trade

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Gu Yanning was just a junior intern, not even a full-fledged programmer.

She wasn't capable of developing a separate enterprise management system for Tan Jincheng. As for whether the company could do it, she knew they certainly could, but it was beyond her control.

I'll have to wait until I get to work and then talk to my supervisor about it. But this is a good thing for the company, as it's like bringing in business for them. I'm sure my supervisor will be happy to report it to their superiors.

"Thank you, brother-in-law. Maybe my sister can get promoted early because of this system." Gu Yanning winked at Tan Jincheng.

She understood perfectly well that this was Tan Jincheng showing her goodwill out of consideration for Gu Qingqing; otherwise, there would be no need for him to bring this up with an intern like her who hadn't even officially graduated yet.

"There's no need for thanks, it's just a mutually beneficial arrangement. But let me make it clear first, my requirements might be quite high, and it's not certain that they'll come true," Tan Jincheng said with a faint smile.

"Haha, you have high standards, that means you'll offer a higher price. As for whether we can reach an agreement, that's beyond my control. Anyway, thank you. Next time you go to Hangzhou, I'll treat you to dinner."

At this moment, Gu Yuxin ran over excitedly: "What are you talking about? How are you thanking me?"

Fireworks might not be fun for kids, but for a 25-year-old like him, they're just right. He's the most excited person to watch fireworks every night during the Spring Festival.

Gu Yanning recounted the conversation between the two of them to him, and Gu Yuxin immediately looked at his brother-in-law with admiration, thinking he was a very capable person.

"You should definitely thank me. This is a good thing. If you want to stay at your current internship company, this business will definitely help you a lot."

"Qingqing has good taste. By the way, is your brother-in-law's company really that powerful?"

They didn't know much about Tan Jincheng, only that he was a businessman who owned several companies, was quite wealthy, and was handsome and good-looking. He was from Anhui Province. That was all they knew.

"He's quite capable. He owns an electronics import and export company, an electric vehicle manufacturing plant, and also has a stake in a clothing trading and export company. He also has several Taobao stores, which also sell clothing."

Gu Yuxin was very surprised when he heard this: "That's awesome?"

There are quite a few industries here, including clothing. He happens to be in the clothing wholesale business, and his clothing business has been doing very well in recent years, making him quite profitable. Doing foreign trade makes him even more money.

He's had some experience with Taobao stores in Hangzhou. Some Taobao store owners source their goods from Sijiqing Market. Besides, Taobao has a great reputation in Hangzhou, and the government offers many preferential policies. He's even considering opening an online store.

As for the electric vehicle factory, Gu Yuxin didn't pay much attention. How much money can a factory make? And all the money earned has to be invested. Like that enterprise management system he just talked about with his sister, it sounds like it would cost a lot of money.

"Brother-in-law, you also have a clothing business? Where do you source your goods?" Gu Yuxin quickly grasped the key point.

People from Yiwu are all business-minded. There's nothing shameful about using relatives' connections to do business. If you can get a discount on your purchase price through your brother-in-law's connections, what does it matter if you lose face?

“We design our own products and have a fixed OEM manufacturer. If you are interested, you can visit us next year or check out our Taobao store. Qingqing is in charge of operating it, so you can ask her.”

"Is Qingqing running the Taobao store?" Gu Yuxin raised an eyebrow.

"Yeah, what's the problem?"

Gu Qingqing added, "That's right, what's wrong with my operations? Our Taobao store is doing great business."

"No problem, Mr. Tan is very generous!" Gu Yuxin said, giving a thumbs up.

Entrusting several Taobao stores to a student to operate goes beyond a matter of trust; it shows that he doesn't care about this business at all. Presumably, his other businesses are really profitable, which is why he doesn't care.

It seems like I really should go and check it out; maybe their clothes will sell really well: "Then it's settled. I'll come to Ningbo to bother you after the New Year."

As a clothing wholesaler, the success or failure of a particular style is actually very important. If Tan Jincheng's company has styles that sell very well, Gu Yuxin will definitely shamelessly buy from them.

"Sure, you're very welcome. I'll get you a business card when we get back, so you can contact me when you arrive."

"Then let's hurry up and go. The fireworks are almost over. By the way, brother-in-law, how long are you planning to stay in Yiwu?" Gu Yuxin asked impatiently.

Tan Jincheng glanced at Gu Qingqing beside him and said, "Stay until the seventh day, then return to Ningbo on the eighth."

Today is the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. We can stay for three more days, the fifth, sixth, and seventh. Although we can't do anything during these three days, we will still be together. In addition, Tan Jincheng will be spared the trouble of being stared at while visiting relatives in his hometown.

It can be considered a stolen moment of peace; these good days will probably only last for the next few years, right?

If Tan Jincheng wants to advance his career, he should return to Beicang sooner and visit the leaders who helped him before. However, doing so is risky; becoming too deeply involved might not be a good thing. It seems better to wait until after the New Year to express his goodwill. The leaders probably wouldn't want to be disturbed during the holidays, since their relationship isn't that close yet.

Three days is neither a long nor a short time.

The three siblings from the Gu family took Tan Jincheng on a tour of the entire Yiwu, visiting the Yiwu International Trade City the most. There was no way around it; the city area was really too small, and they finished exploring it in half a day.

The commercial city is really huge, with several phases of construction and plans for new sites in the future. You could walk until your legs give out. Even though it was during the Chinese New Year, it was still very lively inside, with most merchants still open for business.

At the beginning of the century, Yiwu and Beicang were actually quite similar, giving people a feeling of both dilapidation and vitality. There were construction sites everywhere, and demolition was the most frequently mentioned word among local residents.

The entire Gu family benefited from the demolition and relocation. Their location was right within the construction area of ​​the Yiwu International Trade City, and they all managed to secure some stalls within the city. The city is also quite resilient, maintaining good development even during economic downturns.

Based on historical inertia, as long as they conduct business and work honestly and do not participate in high-leverage activities, the local residents who have stalls in the commercial city will have a secure life for the next 20 years.

Take Gu Qingqing's family as an example. They have so many stalls. Her father-in-law does nothing, or he runs a small business. Even if he loses hundreds of thousands a year, as long as he doesn't impulsively start any big investment projects, he can basically live a life of ease and success.

"They'll all be mine from now on, haha," Tan Jincheng thought to himself.

"What are you laughing at? Is there something you like in the shop?" Gu Qingqing looked at Tan Jincheng with some doubt.

"Yes, there are things I like."

"Should we buy it? But the things here are cheap, but they're not sold individually."

Leaning close to Gu Qingqing's ear, Tan Jincheng whispered, "I've got my eye on these shops. The empire my father-in-law built will all belong to us in the future."

Gu Qingqing then understood what Tan Jincheng meant, and lightly punched him, saying, "Pah!"

Far behind, Gu Yuxin glanced at the two in front of him and said to his sister with a look of exasperation, "You can find a boyfriend now, hurry up and hurry up, look at Qingqing."

Gu Yanning rolled her eyes at him and said, "How dare you say that to me? You're the one who's single, you're the one who should be the one to hurry up and grab him. In two more years you'll be an old man!"

When it comes to Gu Qingqing's boyfriend visiting for the New Year, the most hurt are the brother and sister. One is 25 years old and the other is 22 years old, and neither of them has a boyfriend. These past few days, their parents and other elders have been nagging them to find a partner quickly.

Good times always pass too quickly. Three days later, on the eighth day of the first lunar month, it was time to go back to work.

"Drive slowly on the road. There should be a lot of cars returning today, so be careful," Li Jinzhen instructed Tan Jincheng from outside the car window.

"I know, Auntie, don't worry. Thank you for your hospitality these past few days."

"Why are you being so polite, child? Come over more often when you have time. It's only a few hours' journey, but it's very convenient since you have a car. You can also bring Qingqing home to visit during her holidays."

"Okay, I'll do as Auntie says. You and Uncle can come to Beicang for a visit whenever you have time. I'll treat you then."

Standing to the side, Gu Hongshun said expressionlessly, "Well, we'll go take a look when we have time."

The reason for this was that his daughter had also gone back with Tan Jincheng. Although he had accepted this "son-in-law," he was still very unhappy about it as an old father.

Sigh, daughters grow up and leave home. She said she was going back to check on her "career," but a few Taobao shops are nothing!

Gu Yuxin and Gu Yanning were also going out today. Gu Yanning was also reporting to her internship company today, and Gu Yuxin was taking her there. As a clothing wholesaler, he didn't have a fixed working schedule, and he didn't start work so early after the New Year. He usually started work after the Lantern Festival.

Meanwhile, Lin Yumin, Wu Zhenping, and Zhang Xupeng, who are far away in Yicheng, also set off today, as the new year is about to begin.

This time, Lin Yumin and Wu Zhenping rode in Zhang Xupeng's car. Due to the change in their work environment, the two, who previously felt that cars were useless, decided to buy a car this year.

As for the BMW, it will remain in Yicheng for now. Zhang Xuhui will drive it there later. An assistant definitely needs to know how to drive. The first thing Zhang Xuhui did after joining Flash Technology was to learn to drive and get his driver's license.

Although it doesn't meet the requirements for driving on the expressway, it's still okay to drive on the national highway.

The reason Zhang Xuhui didn't leave with the three was that he stayed in Yicheng to handle the follow-up matters of the Andar Automobile Factory, and he could start contacting them after the workday.

(End of this chapter)