Starting out as a drug dealer in 1988

Now that the decision has been made, there is no need to delay.

Three days later, after arranging the stall in Xuanzhou, Zhao Wenhao boarded the car for the return trip.

He once considered opening a factory directly in Xuanzhou, but considering the labor and land costs, it would be more cost-effective to return to Ping'an County.

The small household appliances he produces do not have any major technical requirements except for the electric water heaters.

Workers can get started after just half a month of training.

As for electric water heaters, he still needs to do some research on some of the materials before he can implement it.

Therefore, he now plans to go back and complete the preliminary work first, then start producing "hot pot" and "electric kettle", and finally work on the electric water heater project.

"What? You're planning to start your own company?"

In the office of the director of the Ping'an County Public Security Bureau, Fang Jianxin looked at the young man in front of him with disbelief.

Zhao Wenhao could imagine the other party's confused mood at the moment. After all, he was only 22 years old and was still a young boy in Fang Jianxin's eyes.

In Fang Jianxin's opinion, Zhao Wenhao's small business of speculation was fine at his age, but now he was actually thinking of starting a company and even wanted a few acres of land. This was simply a joke.

"Uncle Fang, please take a look at the product I invented first, and then you can help me consider it."

Zhao Wenhao didn't waste any words. He had been back in Ping'an County for more than ten days and had already made two simple "hot pots" and "electric kettles." This time, he had anticipated Fang Jianxin's views and planned to demonstrate them on the spot.

The so-called "fast heating" is made of a thinner metal tube, with an electric heating wire installed inside the tube, and then filled with insulating materials such as magnesium oxide powder. The heating wire is encapsulated and fixed in the metal tube so that it does not contact the tube wall.

The two ends of the heating wire are connected to the power cord respectively. When the power is plugged in, current flows through the heating wire to generate heat energy.

In this way, a simple "hot pot" is made.

Of course, this is a simple shape. If you want to sell it, you will definitely need to do some further processing.

If you want to be more practical, you can also add a thermostat. For example, when the water temperature reaches 80 degrees, the power will be cut off directly, so that it will no longer work.

The basic working principle of an electric kettle is not much different from that of a hot water heater. It’s just a matter of material.

"Uncle Fang, take a look at the product I've made first. If you think it's not good enough, I'll turn around and leave without saying anything. But if you think it's okay, then I'll stick to what I said just now and start a company to produce it."

After saying that, Zhao Wenhao took out two things from the box he carried with him and placed them on Fang Jianxin's coffee table.

"Is this an electric kettle? What is that?"

The electric kettle can be identified from its appearance, but the hot water heater appeared in front of people for the first time, so Fang Jianxin didn't know what it was.

Zhao Wenhao did not explain immediately. Instead, he picked up the thermos in the office and took his own simple electric kettle, went outside to fill it with water, and then returned to the office.

"Uncle Fang, watch."

Zhao Wenhao put the hot water bottle into the water bottle and plugged it in. The electric kettle was directly connected to the power.

Fang Jianxin didn't say anything, but stared at the two things with a strange expression.

After a few minutes, the hot pot heated up the water first.

Zhao Wenhao quickly unplugged the power cord, then picked up a cup and poured himself a glass of water.

After that, the water in the electric kettle had already boiled, and Zhao Wenhao repeated the same operation.

At this time, the hot water supply in each office area is heated by large boilers. Naturally, such a simple way to boil water does not exist at the moment.

Therefore, after Zhao Wenhao's operation, Fang Jianxin immediately became interested. He picked up Zhao Wenhao's handmade simple electric kettle and hot water dispenser, and looked at them from left to right.

"Uncle Fang, isn't it much more convenient to boil water this way? If we have one at home, we don't need to light a gas or coal stove?" Zhao Wenhao said with some complacency.

Before starting production, Zhao Wenhao had certainly done some research. He believed that most people would be surprised by such a simple way to boil water.

Fang Jianxin held the two things curiously and nodded.

He had to admit that these two things were indeed very convenient.

"Tell me, how can I help you?" Fang Jianxin finally admitted that Zhao Wenhao's idea was indeed feasible.

When Zhao Wenhao heard this, he was overjoyed.

In Ping'an County, if there is one leader he trusts the most, it is Fang Jianxin.

With his support and help, many things will be much easier.

Especially in today's era, in inland counties, if you want to start a business but don't have a good backer, you won't even know how you'll end up dying.

Just managing the relationships between superiors and subordinates, as well as the subsequent various bribes and extortions, may cause you to suffer a huge loss.

If that's all, then it's fine. But once your company is established and profitable, someone might take a fancy to your project and then want to join it under various pretexts.

And the so-called joining, of course, means directly sharing your money.

There are countless examples like this, and this is why Zhao Wenhao wants to open the company in Ping'an County.

Because Fang Jianxin is here, as long as he gets his support, at least in Ping'an County, the number of people who want to touch him will be reduced by more than half.

"Uncle Fang, I've been around the county many times and found that the original instrument factory has been vacant there. I wondered if I could buy it." Zhao Wenhao asked tentatively.

As early as two years ago, Ping'an County Instrument Factory had gone bankrupt. Some of the staff went to Dingzhou City Instrument Factory, and most of the staff were assigned to other units.

Another part of the people are laid off and then find new jobs.

"Instrument factory? That place is suitable, and the factory buildings are ready. However, the land is not small, more than ten acres, and the cost is not a small amount." Fang Jianxin said thoughtfully.

In fact, he didn't know how much Zhao Wenhao was worth now.

If he knew that Zhao Wenhao now had 90 yuan in cash, I believe he would never say such a thing.

Zhao Wenhao licked his cheeks and pleaded again shamelessly, "Uncle Fang, can you help me find out? That place should have belonged to the Commerce Bureau before. I think you should be able to talk to them."

Fang Jianxin nodded and agreed without hesitation.

If Zhao Wenhao went to the Commerce Bureau to discuss this matter himself, he would probably be able to do it.

It’s just that the status is different, so the results of the discussions are also different.

Although reform and opening up have been going on for several years, the thinking of officials in the inland areas has not changed.

The so-called investment promotion is mostly just a word, and there is basically no actual action.

Only after a few years, when specific requirements are put forward at the national level, will all government departments truly regard attracting investment as a political achievement project.