Rebirth: My dad is too obedient

Chapter 59 The Second Lesson for Lao Xu

Xu Chen smiled:
"The college entrance examination results haven't come out yet, so how can I know which university I can go to?"

Xie Bingran: "Then tell me when the time comes."

Xu Chen: “Yeah.”

He suddenly realized why Xie Bingran asked this question and said:

“Once you win one or two championships, you should soon receive offers from many good universities.

Please don't apply to university for me!"

He half-jokingly said:
"What if I get into a bad school? You still follow me."

Xie Bingran was silent for a while, then said:

"Just tell me when the time comes."

Xu Chen laughed:
"Don't worry, your indenture is still in my hands. I won't let you go."

……

After coming out of McDonald's, Xu Chen found that there were many people gathered on the street in front of the door.

At first glance, they are all Xie Bingran's "little brothers".

A group of people gathered around and started calling them "Brother Bing" and "Brother Chen".

Xie Bingran explained:
"I'm leaving tomorrow and having dinner with them."

Xu Chen joked:

"Then why do you eat so much with me? Brother Bing has a big appetite."

"Do you want to die..."

……

On the way back to school alone, Xu Chen stopped by to buy two packs of Huazi cigarettes, which he had promised to Chen Dahai.

When the shrewd shop owner saw that it was Xu Chen, he didn’t dare to use fake goods to cheat people anymore, and even gave him four packs of Baxixi as a gift, hoping that Xu Chen would continue to “take care of the business” in the future.

The cigarettes given as a gift were not good ones, but Xu Chen accepted them and put them in his pocket.

On the way, I received a call from my father Xu Zhiquan:
"Xu Chen, I'll be in the city tomorrow and have lunch with my dad at noon!"

Xu Chen thought that this was just right, as he needed to give his father some lessons and make his path to becoming rich more difficult.

……

……

There are mock exams on Thursday and Friday.

The seats in each senior year class were scattered to simulate the college entrance examination process.

On Thursday morning, I only took the Chinese language test.

Xu Chen breathed a sigh of relief when he walked out of the examination room carrying his bag.

My review status is pretty good, at least I feel good about it.

The composition topic for the morning was to write an 800-word composition based on a theme derived from a modern poem that you had never read before.

Xu Chen made a far-fetched connection and relied on his previous life's college entrance examination essay "Starry Sky", and put some good materials he had accumulated into practice.

……

He walked out of the school gate with his bag and headed towards the parking lot across the street.

I walked around but didn't see my father Xu Zhiquan's yellow van.

Just at this moment, the lights of a black Honda Accord flashed. Xu Zhiquan smiled, stepped out of the cab and waved to Xu Chen.

Xu Chen walked over and looked at the black Accord.

"Dad, what's going on?"

Xu Zhiquan smiled and said, "The car is upgraded!"

Xu Chen took a closer look and found that the Accord looked a little old, so it should be a second-hand car.

But it was obviously just cleaned and maintained, and it looked bright.

The Accord of this era is also a serious "business luxury". A new car will cost about 200,000 or 300,000 yuan, and a used one will not be too cheap either.

Xu Zhiquan took a puff of his cigarette, patted the roof and said:
"There's no other way. Now when I go out to visit some leaders and clients for business, I can't drive a van to support the occasion, and it's hard to discuss things."

Xu Chen smiled and said, "This money should be spent."

"Get in the car and take a look!"

The black leather seats, matched with dark brown wood grain embellishments, are slightly retro, but also reveal the sophistication of this era.

Judging from Xu Zhiquan's expression, he obviously likes it very much.

Xu Chen looked back and found five or six bags of Moutai on the back seat.

Xu Zhiquan smiled:

"There will be bidding for several projects later. I have to go and take care of some relationships in the afternoon. I can't go empty-handed..." Xu Chen nodded. He naturally understood the ways of the world.

The person who invented this Moutai handbag is really a talented person.

Three bottles of wine can't fit in the bottle, and two bottles of wine can't fill it either.

Add two Chinese stripes and the left and right sides will fit perfectly.

If you feel that there is still some empty space at the top and bottom, you can put an envelope under the two bottles of wine, and they will fit perfectly together without any error.

The person receiving the gift can tell how much help the gift can provide with just a glance.

The ways of the world are no simpler than advanced mathematics.

……

Xu Zhiquan drove Xu Chen to a decent hotel restaurant near the school and ordered a table of dishes.

"Son, eat more. Exams are too taxing."

While Xu Chen was feasting on the food, Xu Zhiquan was happily sharing the progress of his nursery business.

"The supply-side problem has been basically solved. Beishan Liancun has already leased six plots of land and has ready-made seedlings and skilled workers.

The projects that can be won this year can basically be sustained..."

"We are also considering leasing a few plots of land near our original factory and starting planting in advance for next year's orders. Your fourth uncle is in charge of this matter..."

"Your fourth uncle is now an expert. He has been studying how to save money on fertilizer these days!"

"There is basically no problem with the bid for Chengnan Expressway. Among the several competitors, our offer and overall plan are still the best..."

"In addition, my father has smoothed over some relationships, which will also be helpful for the subsequent bidding..."

"There are several more sections of the expressway that will be put up for bidding soon. Your uncle has gotten the hang of it very quickly, and now the bidding process is clear!"

……

Xu Zhiquan spoke happily and Xu Chen listened happily.

"Xu Chen, the path you pointed out to Dad is really profitable!"

Xu Chen smiled. This was consistent with his prediction.

When I chose the nursery business as a starting point for my father, I took many aspects into consideration.

In addition to objective external market opportunities, Lao Xu’s current funds, abilities, connections, etc. were also taken into consideration.

It’s actually not surprising at all that Xu Zhiquan was able to get the nursery business up and running so quickly.

Xu Zhiquan moved closer and said in a low voice:

"The cost of a pot of flowers and plants may be only a few dozen, but the purchase price can be quoted as two or three hundred! Of course, these two or three hundred..."

Xu Chen took a breath and quickly made a gesture to keep quiet:

"Dad, just keep this kind of thing to yourself, don't tell anyone else about it."

Xu Zhiquan peeled a large shrimp and handed it to Xu Chen:

"In short, our business is getting better and better. We are still in the cost investment stage and don't have much cash flow.

After the payments from several projects have come in, Dad will prepare to buy a better car, such as Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E.

If you take a few more projects, go directly to A8.

I'll pick you up next time and it'll give you face!
When you get into college, dad will buy you a car!
You passed the exam and went to a big city, don't let your classmates look down on people from our town!"

Xu Chen ate a few shrimps in silence and said:

“Dad, don’t buy me a car yet, I suggest you don’t buy a car either.

It is better to save as much capital as possible to prepare for the next round of investment.”

Xu Zhiquan laughed twice:
"This nursery business can last long. Every order brings in profit, and we will be able to save some money soon."

Xu Chen poured a glass of coconut juice for his father:
"Dad, you don't really want to keep working in the nursery, do you?"

Xu Zhiquan was stunned for a moment, waiting for Xu Chen to continue.

Xu Chen continued:
“The profit margin of the nursery business is good, and it can be sustained for a few years, but it is ultimately hard-earned money, sold one by one.

The key is the high degree of dependence, high degree of dependence on upstream highways and urban construction projects.

Once there are fewer upstream projects or some key relationships are severed, the business will be directly affected.

It is also affected by natural weather and pest accidents...

Of course, this is not the most important thing.

The most important thing is that you have to bow and nod to people, drink and smile, give gifts and say nice things to them.

Dad, I know you don’t like it…”

Xu Zhiquan said nothing and lit a cigarette for himself.

He picked up the coconut milk again and filled Xu Chen's cup.

(End of this chapter)