Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

Huang Jingchuan was busy with work, so after eating, he went to a meeting.

He Yuzhu stayed at the Huang family's house and kept Gao Yu company.

Huang Taining said, "Brother Zhu, when will you cook another meal?"

Over the years, I've never forgotten the dishes you used to cook.

He Yuzhu said, "I'm in Shanghai right now, I'm available anytime. What have you been busy with lately?"

Huang Taining laughed and said, "I'm just busy with whatever makes money, that's all."

Gao Yu snorted and exposed him: "Zhu Zi, don't listen to him. None of them are doing anything productive."

He was carrying a note and smuggling supplies everywhere. He was doing this behind your Uncle Huang's back.

If your Uncle Huang finds out, he'll definitely have him shot.

Huang Taining said, "Everyone else does it, so why can't I?"

Issuing and reselling official permits is still quite common in this era.

Essentially, it is the way in which administrative power controls scarce resources.

Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong made their fortune through this.

Not only them, but many people participated in this.

The vast majority of the first people to get rich did so by earning their first pot of gold through this.

He Yuzhu could do that if he wanted to. But he doesn't need to, so he's too lazy to get involved.

Gao Yu still doted on her son, so she didn't dwell on these matters.

“Zhu Zi earns his money in Beijing through his own abilities, unlike you guys who only do crooked things. Zhu Zi, you should mentor him.”

Huang Taining gave He Yuzhu a wry smile.

Gao Yu was still feeling tired because she hadn't fully recovered, so she went back to her room to rest.

Huang Taining escorted her back to her room and then returned to the living room.

“I’m over thirty, and they still treat me like a child.”

He Yuzhu said with a smile, "Even if you are a hundred years old, you will still be a child in your aunt's eyes."

However, my aunt is right. Using official approvals is not the right way to do things.

You should really get something done.

Huang Taining said, "I want to, but I don't know what to do."

We didn't actually make much money reselling intelligence. That little bit of money couldn't buy us much.

He Yuzhu thought for a moment and then said, "How about this, you work with me. You can buy shares in my company here and become a shareholder."

"Normally, I don't have to do much; I just help with paperwork and deal with bureaucratic matters."

Without a second thought, Huang Taining agreed: "Then I'll go back and see how much money I have, and I'll take it all out as an investment."

Seeing how readily he agreed, He Yuzhu asked, "Aren't you afraid of losing money?"

Huang Taining said generously, "Money is worthless, I can earn it back."

"Brother Zhu, besides running a factory, what other businesses do you do?"

He Yuzhu then recounted the story of the restaurant, the fried chicken shop, and the factory.

Upon hearing this, Huang Taining became interested in the fragrance that had spread throughout the city and began to inquire about it.

Upon hearing about Lou Bancheng, he exclaimed in surprise, "Is the Lou family really that rich?"

He Yuzhu said, "Do you think that's possible? If the Lou family were really that rich, would the four major families let them go?"

The Lou family's actual businesses consisted of a few factories, a trading company, and a grain depot.

He's called Lou Bancheng because he's often in partnership with others. He has shares in many businesses.

Huang Taining said, "I knew it. If the Lou family were really that powerful, they would have heard of him."

But your idea is not bad.

By the way, since you've opened so many Xiangpiao Bancheng restaurants in Beijing, why not open a few in Shanghai as well?

There aren't as many officials in Shanghai as there are in Beijing, but there are plenty of wealthy people there.

He Yuzhu thought about it and agreed. The "Fragrance Spreads Half the City" concept would eventually expand, and a branch in Shanghai was inevitable. Now that the opportunity presented itself, it couldn't be missed.

"Help me find some shops, and I'll send people over to train them."

Huang Taining readily agreed. He then asked He Yuzhu many questions about doing business.

He Yuzhu saw that he really wanted to make a career out of it, so he didn't hide anything from him.

He not only told Huang Taining which industries would make money, but also told him about some of the companies that later developed.

Huang Taining said in surprise, "You have a good opinion of Qingdao Refrigerator Factory."

He Yuzhu nodded: "Yes."

"Why?" Huang Taining looked at He Yuzhu in confusion: "It's just a small factory."

He Yuzhu said, "The scale of their factory is indeed not large. But you have to understand, in this era where there is gold everywhere, the key to making money is talent."

Since you know about the Qingdao Refrigerator Factory, you must have heard about the refrigerator smashing incident.

Huang Taining explained, "My hometown is Qingdao. I heard about this when I went back to Qingdao to pay respects to my ancestors on behalf of my father last year."

He Yuzhu said, "You can see a person's courage by smashing the refrigerator. People with courage will succeed sooner or later."

Huang Taining nodded: "Then tell me, if I invest, wouldn't I be making money while lying down?"

He Yuzhu was also somewhat tempted. If he could become a shareholder, he wouldn't have to worry so much.

His space was filled with all sorts of household appliances. And the technology behind them was more than a decade ahead of its time.

"Do you have a way?"

Huang Taining said easily, "What's so difficult about that? My family has some connections in Qingdao."

Qingdao Refrigerator Factory is a large collective enterprise, not a state-owned enterprise. This matter is easy to handle.

He Yuzhu had never really learned about these things; subconsciously, he thought Haier was a state-owned enterprise.

"If it can be done, then let's do it. Not only can you invest, but you can also open a specialty store in Shanghai to sell their refrigerators."

The two got along very well and continued chatting even after they finished their meal.

Gao Yu had rested well and came out; she looked to be in good spirits.

"Zhu Zi, you haven't left yet. I'll have someone prepare a meal right away."

He Yuzhu stood up and said, "Aunt Gao, no need for anyone else to prepare. I'll cook dinner tonight."

The family's housekeeper had already prepared the meal. He Yuzhu cooked several dishes based on the ingredients.

Huang Jingchuan was in a meeting that evening and did not return.

After dinner, He Yuzhu prepared to return to the hotel.

Huang Taining stood up and said, "Brother Zhu, let me see you off."

Huang Taining drove He Yuzhu to the hotel. The two chatted for a long time on the way.

"Brother Zhu, you don't need to run around anymore. I'll treat some friends to a meal tomorrow."

Just tell them your requirements and let them inquire.

If there was a shortcut, He Yuzhu naturally wouldn't refuse. He returned to the hotel and gave Huang Taining a few bottles of wine.

Back at the hotel, the high-ranking leader and his wife also returned. They had gone to see their grandson during the day.

He Yuzhu talked with the two for a while, then gathered Fang Zhigang and the others together.

"Tell me about what you've learned today."

Fang Zhigang and the others didn't sit idle today; they went out to conduct market research.

Some people are looking at the prospects of electric vehicles, some are looking for technical personnel, and another is looking for a factory site.

After the introductions were finished, He Yuzhu understood the situation.

The person who went to find the factory site was named Li Qing. He used to work for the Dongcheng District Government, but he got tired of government work and joined He Yuzhu's company.

"Mr. He, I've found a place I like. Part of it is vacant land, and the other part is occupied by two collective enterprises."

I think if possible, we should acquire those two companies. That way, we can connect that piece of land into one large area.

He Yuzhu, after hearing his description, also thought the land was a good choice. It wasn't far from Shanghai Volkswagen, and Li Qing was clearly considering a business in automotive batteries. (End of Chapter)