2003: Starting with Foreign Trade

Chapter 306 "Getting cocky!"

PS: Happy New Year’s Eve to everyone!

"what time is it?"

"I don't know, let me take a look."

Tan Jincheng landed at a little after 2 p.m. He picked up his watch from the bedside table and saw that more than three hours had passed, and it was almost 6 p.m.

Having not tasted meat for nearly a month, after returning to his apartment near Ningbo University, Tan Jincheng took a shower and then drew the curtains.

The room was pitch black, and Xiao Xiaotan was itching to go again: "Should we do it again?"

"No, no, I'm hungry; by the way, Chen Yanan heard you're back and wanted to treat you to a meal to express her gratitude," Gu Qingqing pleaded repeatedly.

"Chen Yanan? Who?" Tan Jincheng's mind was elsewhere.

Begging for mercy didn't stop him from doing what he was doing. He would continue to reward Xiao Tan later that night and get his hands dirty first.

"My roommate, didn't you introduce her dad to Zhongtai, a client? He even placed an order with them last year," Gu Qingqing said, somewhat annoyed, as she brushed Tan Jincheng's hand away.

He's like a thug; it's really uncomfortable to touch him like that.

"Oh, her? I remember now. Why don't you ask her? If you haven't eaten, you can mooch a meal off her tonight."

It was almost six o'clock. Tan Jincheng stopped and also felt a little hungry. Shouldn't college students eat dinner this early?

Gu Qingqing quickly got up and fled from the bed to get her phone. Looking at her naked, shapely back, Tan Jincheng felt that dinner wasn't necessarily a must.

It's past seven o'clock.

At a restaurant on the food street of Ningbo University, which had a fairly nice decor, four girls and one boy, including Gu Qingqing's entire dorm, came.

"You actually own a house near the school?" Xu Manli asked incredulously.

They didn't know anything about this. They thought that Tan Jincheng had come back today and that Gu Qingqing had gone with him and Beicang.

“It’s not surprising that I own several houses,” Tan Jincheng said with a smile.

The house is registered under Gu Qingqing's name, so it doesn't actually belong to Tan Jincheng.

"Didn't you say that families that harvest ice don't raise cattle or sheep?"

Among the four girls in Gu Qingqing's dormitory, Xu Manli has the most outgoing personality, and she was also the most talkative during the meal.

Because Tan Jincheng had helped her family a lot, and she often heard her parents talk about the grandeur of Flash Technology when she returned home, Chen Yanan was the one who could best understand Tan Jincheng's status as a billionaire, and she felt somewhat awkward.

Zhao Wenjia comes from the poorest family among the four. She devotes all her energy to her studies and is less confident and talkative compared to the other three.

"Oh? You guys saw that interview? I did say that, but I don't really own that many properties. Including a villa that's under renovation, I only have three houses in total. Two of them are small apartments. I don't own any luxury cars either. With my net worth, three houses aren't that many, are they?"

This house is under Gu Qingqing's name, while the houses in their hometown are under their parents' names. If Tan Jincheng hadn't bought that villa, he could be considered stingy.

The building with 100 units cannot be included in the calculation. That one was indeed bought with the idea of ​​appreciation in value, but it is now used as employee dormitory, so it can also be considered as part of Flash Technology.

Tan Jincheng's initial hoarding of houses, Moutai liquor, and Tencent stock stemmed more from a fear of the future. He was uncertain about his ability to succeed in starting a business and didn't want to suffer a crushing defeat.

Now, Tan Jincheng naturally no longer has such thoughts.

"Mr. Tan, thank you for introducing business to my family. Let me toast you," Chen Yanan said, raising her glass.

"Shouldn't this be something your dad should handle?" Tan Jincheng said with a smile.

“My dad does want to see you, but he can’t. I mentioned it to Qingqing once, and I didn’t expect her to remember it.” Chen Yanan looked at Gu Qingqing with some gratitude.

"No need to thank me. When I first started doing business, I was also taken care of by many people. Everyone goes through the same thing."

Zhejiang Province is dominated by private enterprises, and its operating model is different from other provinces. For example, when Tan Jincheng visited Jiangsu Province, he found that the factories there basically do everything, have all kinds of equipment, and have large investments.

Zhejiang Province is different. It mainly operates on a mutual assistance model. Each process is divided into very detailed steps, with each person earning a share of the profits. Furthermore, the competition among similar businesses is relatively harmonious.

It's common for friends to share orders; there's no "I have to kill you" mentality. They're quite united. When Tan Jincheng first entered the industry, people like Cheng Yongjun, whom he met on airplanes, were all very helpful to him.

Given this business atmosphere, Tan Jincheng didn't see anything wrong with introducing some business to Chen Yanan's family. Cheng Yongjun introduced even more, as he was also in the auto parts business. After Zhongtai entered Beicang, he was the first person Tan Jincheng thought of.

"Anyway, thank you all."

"You're too kind. You've already treated us to dinner, so there's no need for such formalities."

Chen Yanan was very happy. She had managed to invite the person her father couldn't. Boss Tan seemed to be the same Boss Tan as before, quite easy to talk to.

Children from families in the Yangtze River Delta region who run small businesses or factories are generally quite shrewd and know how to utilize their personal connections from a young age. For example, Chen Yanan doesn't feel ashamed of being on good terms with Gu Qingqing and Tan Jincheng.

They were very willing to help their family by cultivating a good relationship with Tan Jincheng and bringing in some business orders.

In his previous life, Tan Jincheng had encountered many such young rich kids, some of whom even started helping their families with business during their freshman year of college.

Not all rich kids only know how to indulge in debauchery.
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Tan Lihua, who is far away in Yicheng, was also dragged out for drinks today. Although he doesn't drink at all, he has been attending more and more of these dinner parties since returning from Beicang.

Whenever Li Shiqi had a dinner party, he would always invite Tan Lihua. However, if it involved drinking, Tan Lihua, who couldn't drink, would never get a turn.

Because he couldn't drink alcohol, Tan Lihua missed out on many opportunities.

Now, Tan Lihua, who is forced to attend these dinner parties every time, finds that no one will make sarcastic remarks about him not drinking anymore.

"Drinks are fine too. Sprite looks similar to alcohol, and drinking beverages is healthier."

The reason he invited me to dinner was simply because his son was doing well, his company had gained high visibility, and his investments anywhere caused a sensation. A net worth of 10 billion yuan sounds terrifying.

Tonight's dinner party was simply a chain reaction caused by his son's investment in the largest electric vehicle industrial base in the country in Tianjin. He was asked to accompany him, but when he went, Tan Lihua was quite surprised.

The guests I'm accompanying today are quite important; they're people I often see on Yicheng news. It feels like a dream to see such a previously unapproachable person sitting next to me, chatting with them in a friendly and approachable manner.

Tan Lihua doesn't know if his son, now worth billions, has become arrogant, but if things continue like this, he himself is really going to get arrogant.

Around 8 p.m., Tan Lihua, who had just arrived home, called Tan Jincheng.

At this moment, Tan Jincheng had just finished dinner with four beautiful women and walked out of the restaurant with a relaxed and contented air under the clear gazes of a group of college students.

"What's wrong, Dad?" "Are you still in Tianjin?"

"He's gone. He came back today, but he hasn't gone back to Beicang yet. I'm staying in the city. Is there anything you want me to tell you?"

"No need, I'll tell your mom what I need to say myself. I called you to tell you not to get carried away. Now that you have enough money, you should settle down and do something practical."

"Oh, I know."

Tan Jincheng had a feeling that his father was acting a little strange today, but he just assumed it was because he was not used to being alone at home.

"By the way, Dad, could you have Uncle Lixin call me tomorrow? I need to talk to him about something."

"Hmm? What do you need him for?" Tan Lihua, who was about to say something, forgot about it after his son interrupted him.

"He owns an electric vehicle shop in the city, right? There's a good deal for him."

The Flash brand mainly targets second- and third-tier cities and below. Two of the three fan meeting locations for Brother Chun have already been decided: Xiangcheng and CD. The remaining one will be in Yicheng.

It's conveniently located near Uncle Lixin's shop, but I wonder how many real fans Yicheng has.

We'll inevitably need to have someone organize some atmosphere-building groups to prevent any unexpected incidents.

"Okay, I'll call him in a bit. That's all for today. Get some rest. Work is busy, but you should also take care of your health." With that, Tan Lihua hung up the phone.

After the call was disconnected, Tan Jincheng smiled at Gu Qingqing and said, "Is my dad bored at home all by himself? He actually cares about my health now."

"How about letting Auntie go back to stay for a while?"

Tan Jincheng thought for a moment and said, "It's better not to. I've been making too much noise on TV lately, and I'm guessing there will be a lot of people coming and going at home. It's fine for my mom to go back, but it's not good for Jinyue to be in such a noisy environment."

Tan Jincheng embodies the soul of a middle-aged man, possessing a profound understanding of human nature. Never attempt to challenge human nature.

In Beicang, her mother might be a little lonely, but the living environment would definitely be better for Tan Jinyue. Even if her mother wanted to go back, Tan Jincheng would try to stop her.

"Want to go somewhere fun? Go shopping, sing a song or something?" Chen Yanan said with a smile to Tan Jincheng and Gu Qingqing, who were standing at the door, after paying the bill.

For students from families like theirs, the cost of living near the university town is no problem at all.

"No, we have to go back. You guys go have fun, but don't stay out too late, tomorrow is Monday," Tan Jincheng said.

I've been busy all day and I'm not in the mood to play anymore.

Xu Manli gave Chen Yanan a knowing look and tugged at her sleeve, saying, "Don't be a third wheel. Boss Tan just got back, he doesn't have time to sing with you. Let's go."

Zhao Wenjia, who had been merely a tool throughout the entire process, looked at Xu Manli with a puzzled expression, feeling that she was incredibly bold and dared to say anything.

The two groups then parted ways.

Tan Jincheng held Gu Qingqing's hand and strolled along the pedestrian street, enjoying a rare moment of leisure.

How long has it been since I've gone shopping like this?

Nothing was said that night, only the waves tossed and turned.

When I arrived at Beicang's house, it was already 10 a.m.

I went home first, without going to the company. Zhang Suzhi already knew I was going home, and if I waited until evening to go home, she would probably be angry.

Sure enough, as soon as she entered the house, besides Tan Jinyue rushing over and calling her brother, Zhang Suzhi asked, "Where did you stay last night?"

While picking up Tan Jinyue, Tan Jincheng honestly confessed, "I live near Ningbo University. I also have an apartment there."

Zhang Suzhi rolled her eyes. The young people certainly know how to enjoy life, owning houses everywhere.

"Did Brother Li return the gift yesterday?"

Tan Jinyue hadn't seen her brother for half a month, and she was currently babbling happily around Tan Jincheng.

"It's been returned. I don't need to bring things with me every time I go out anymore; it's such a waste."

"I didn't buy much for myself; most of the gifts were small presents from others, some of which I couldn't refuse."

"Don't try to fool me. Who would give you a child's toy as a gift?"

"Haha, of course I did! When I took Jin Yue to work, I received quite a few gifts." Even after being exposed, Tan Jincheng still laughed it off.

"Jinyue, would you like to come to work with me this afternoon?"

"Okay, okay!" Tan Jinyue, clinging to Tan Jincheng, hopped and skipped.

She was happiest when her brother came back, and she was also happy to go to work with him, as many people would give her delicious food.

"You have to go to work this afternoon? Aren't you going to rest for a bit?"

“I don’t have time to rest. I have to go to Shanghai early the day after tomorrow, and then to Hangzhou on the 8th. But after the 10th, I’ll be staying at home for a long time,” Tan Jincheng sighed.

Zhang Suzhi looked at her son with some heartache. Having been in Ningbo for a few months, she had witnessed firsthand how busy her son was. It was truly not easy to build a successful career. At only 20 years old, he already seemed quite mature for his age.

"Sigh, I used to envy the lives of rich people when I watched TV dramas. Now I realize that not everyone can earn this money. If possible, I still hope you can study and have a regular job, so you won't have to work so hard now."

Tan Jincheng smiled and said, "Working is hard work, everyone has their own way of being hard, but actually it's all the same. Don't you remember the days when you and Dad went to work?"

Those who work 996 or 007 are just as miserable, burdened with mortgages, under immense pressure, and their mental stress is no less than that of big bosses. They are just as hard-working.

In any life, I have been born in a good era and have benefited from its dividends. In an era where making money is not so difficult, I have accumulated a certain amount of wealth and do not have to worry about making a living.

Even after experiencing the upheavals of the three-year special period, and losing some money in the stock market, I still managed to live a pretty good life without the pressure of a mortgage or car loan, and with some savings.

“That’s true. Everyone has their own way of working hard. Speaking of your dad, he called me last night and said that since he went back to Beicang, he’s been constantly being dragged to all sorts of dinner parties,” Zhang Suzhi said with some concern.

Tan Jincheng suddenly realized, "Dad called me last night too. I felt something was wrong, but I didn't expect it to be this."

Inviting my dad to dinner, but he can't drink with me, so it's probably still related to me. This is indeed a bit of a headache.

Updates during the Spring Festival may not be on time or continuous; I can only do my best.
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