Siheyuan: Pretend to be a Pig and Eat the Tiger

Dong Yong hesitated. This was a shipment worth 110,000. Money wasn't the issue, but could he recoup his investment so quickly? What if something went wrong?
"Old Li, could you pay 50% upfront? Money's no problem. He Yuzhu's branch is opening soon, and we'll need the money for a lot of things!"

Dong Yong's face burned with embarrassment. For the first time in so many years, he felt he didn't have enough money. What was commonplace for others was embarrassing for him!
"Young Master Dong, it's not that I'm being disrespectful, but this isn't my product. I'm just a middleman at best. I don't have enough money on hand, so I'll give you half and give the rest to someone else, how about that?"
I came to see you as soon as I got to the capital, isn't it all because of our family relationship? If it were anyone else, I wouldn't even bother talking to them. I have things to do in the south, otherwise I could earn much more from sales!"

Li Huaide shook his head. "The fight is so fierce, what if your family loses? You can't owe them money, you can just give it to someone else."
"Old Li, give me two days. Let's meet at a place, cash on delivery, how about it?"

"Sure, the electronic watch can be traded at any time. As for the radio, we can trade it after it arrives. I hope we can cooperate for a long time!"

Li Huaide gave Dong Yong a meaningful look. This was only a small batch. Whether he could seize this unprecedented fortune was up to him!

"Okay, no problem!"

Dong Yong naturally knew what Li Huaide was talking about. As a businessman, he would never resort to underhanded tactics. Besides, Li Huaide's father-in-law was not someone to be trifled with. If he tried to scheme against Li Huaide at a crucial moment, his grandfather would eat him alive!

"Da Mao, how is it?"

After Dong Yong left, Li Huaide casually picked up his teacup and looked at Xu Damao!

"Director, you were a man of great things back in the steel rolling mill days, no... and now, you are still a powerful figure. I, Xu Damao, consider myself worldly-wise, but I have to give you my utmost respect. You are truly remarkable!"

Xu Damao was indeed shocked. He thought He Yuzhu's business was big enough, but who knew that in this unknown corner, Li Huaide was talking about an even bigger business, a single deal worth 110,000.
My entire net worth doesn't even amount to 10,000, while others casually negotiate deals worth 110,000. Is that the difference?
"Da Mao, you'll only know how wonderful the outside world is once you go out and see it for yourself. What future is there in staying in the steel mill? Don't worry, it's only a matter of time before you get rich by following me."
Here are twenty watches, just to test the waters. I'll pay you after they sell, and it'll also broaden your horizons and show you how others make their fortunes!

Li Huaide casually tossed a bag to Xu Damao from under his feet, while Xu Damao was flustered. This bag contained four hundred or even a thousand yuan worth of goods; how could he be so reckless? Only Director Li could do this.
He was able to become the deputy director entirely thanks to Li Huaide's cultivation. Now that Li Huaide is taking the initiative to help him make money, Li Huaide must be his benefactor!

"Director Li, I won't say anything more. Just give the order, and I, Xu Damao, will always be your subordinate. I'll do whatever you say!"

Xu Damao knew that Li Huaide had something for him to do; otherwise, he wouldn't have been so generous. The world is bustling with people coming and going for profit, and interests are the key to maintaining relationships.
"Da Mao, I hope you can establish a sales network so that when our goods arrive, we can sell them directly, saving us from having to give discounts to people like Dong Yong. Let's make a fortune together, what do you say?"

This is Li Huaide's ultimate goal: there are plenty of goods in the south, a market in the capital, and he has control over the sales channels. In the future, he can sell without anyone noticing and without taking any risks!
As for whether Xu Damao has the ability to build a complete sales network, I have no worries at all. This kid is definitely capable enough!
"Understood. Don't worry, I was born and raised in Beijing, so I know a few people in various circles. Give me some time!"

Xu Damao breathed a sigh of relief. As long as it wasn't targeting He Yuzhu, it was fine. Although he had always been unconvinced and wanted to surpass He Yuzhu, that didn't mean he would team up with outsiders to do it. What if they failed...

"Okay, Da Mao, I hope your network will be up and running by the time we make our next deal. Whether we make a fortune depends on you!"

"Don't worry, I'll take care of it!"

That evening, when He Yuzhu returned home from get off work, he saw Xu Damao, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, squatting under the eaves, smoking a cigarette, seemingly preoccupied. "Damao? It's so late, why aren't you resting and instead you're smoking here? What's going on?"

"Brother Zhu, if you have something to say, let's go inside and talk. Sister-in-law, sorry to bother you!"

"Okay, He Ying, you guys go to Nian En's place first!"

He Yuzhu was taken aback. Could it be related to the news he heard during the day? The children are about to start school; it's best not to let them get involved in these things!
"Tell me, if you can talk about something important, it can't be anything small!"

"Brother Zhu, today..."

Xu Damao recounted the events of the day verbatim, firstly hoping He Yuzhu could offer some advice on how to build a sales network, and secondly conveying goodwill to He Yuzhu.
Over the years, He Yuzhu has never made a mistake. Even during special periods, without He Yuzhu's advice and suggestions, he would not have become the deputy director.
Not to mention, in the subsequent work, if it weren't for He Yuzhu constantly encouraging them, it would have been difficult for them to escape unscathed without any background support.

He Yuzhu himself remained calm and collected, always seizing the initiative. His rash move this time likely indicates that he has learned some inside information.
After returning home, I didn't dare to discuss it with Yu Li. After thinking it over and over, I still wanted to hear He Yuzhu's opinion. The old man was right. He Yuzhu had never made a mistake, and this time would probably be no exception.
He himself didn't realize that he had unknowingly developed an inexplicable sense of trust in He Yuzhu!
"Da Mao, your visit isn't just for this simple matter, is it? Tell me, what do you want to ask?"

"Brother Zhu, is what Li Huaide said about being feasible?"

"It's okay for now, but who knows what will happen in the future. This is equivalent to smuggling. Once the volume increases, it's hard to say what will happen if the industry and commerce authorities get involved."

A sales network will also benefit you; look at the street vendors… Therefore, this is a viable business, but you shouldn't get too involved. Just focus on sales; for now, it shouldn't be a problem!

He Yuzhu didn't know how to put it. Right now, many aspects are still being explored. Small-scale operations are fine, but large-scale sales will definitely cause problems if the relevant departments don't collect taxes!

"You mean..."

"This can be done once or twice. Before doing it, you need to think about how to get out of it. Is Li Huaide's channel legitimate? Does he have the necessary permits?"

You need to think all of this through. If you don't have the proper permits, stop immediately after completing one deal and do something else; you can make money just as well!

He Yuzhu didn't dare to say it too clearly, who knows what Xu Damao was thinking!

"Understood, Brother Zhu. Dong Yong's goal is your branch. Just ask if you need anything, and I'll help without hesitation!"

Xu Damao seemed thoughtful. After all that talk, the key question is whether there are the necessary paperwork, right? (End of Chapter)