Starting out as a drug dealer in 1988

While he was drowsy and half asleep, he seemed to hear someone calling Zhao Wenhao's name at the door.

Zhao Wenhao jumped up from the bed with a start.

"Second Uncle, you're back!"

When Zhao Wenhao walked out of the main hall, he saw Zhao Aimin standing at the gate of the courtyard, but he hadn't come in. It was obvious that there was still a grudge between him and Zhao Aiguo from the past.

Zhao Aimin waved towards the courtyard, motioning Zhao Wenhao to come over.

"Wenhao, take it. We agreed on 7 yuan per kilogram. Why are you giving so much more? Your family still owes money. Save some and use it to pay off the debt."

As soon as they met, Zhao Aimin stuffed a banknote into Zhao Wenhao's hand with an angry look.

Seeing his second uncle act like this, Zhao Wenhao couldn't help but feel a little moved. At the same time, he also felt more resentful towards his adopted father.

Zhao Aiguo is such a good brother, how could he be so ungrateful?

"Uncle, listen to my explanation." Zhao Wenhao held the money in his hand and did not return it immediately. "I told you last time that I sold all the honeysuckle to Minyang Province, and the price was not cheap.

I won't tell you how much I made, but it was definitely a good profit. We're family, I can't sell your stuff and eat it all myself.

Also, I have an idea that I'm about to implement. If Second Uncle is interested, we can do it together."

Zhao Aiguo felt quite emotional as his nephew had grown up and become much more sensible.

If we give him a price of 9 yuan per kilogram, then his actual selling price must be more than 11 yuan per kilogram. The profit margin is really generous.

But this was his nephew's good fortune. Seeing Zhao Wenhao so successful, Zhao Aimin was actually very pleased. The old family finally had a man to take charge. Otherwise, with Zhao Aiguo's character, this family might really be doomed.

"What do you think my second uncle can do for you?" Zhao Aimin stopped hesitating.

Zhao Wenhao didn't hesitate to explain his thoughts to Zhao Aimin.

He had hoped Zhao Aimin would go out and buy honeysuckle during this period. The honeysuckle in the village had been almost completely bought, with only a small amount left. He hoped Zhao Aimin would go out to other towns and villages to buy more.

Zhao Wenhao will buy it back from Zhao Aimin at a price of 9 yuan per kilogram, which is equivalent to giving him a profit of 2 yuan per kilogram.

In this way, even if Zhao Aimin can only buy 20 kilograms a day, his profit can reach yuan a day. Such an income is definitely more than what he can earn by doing odd jobs or bricklaying work.

In 1988, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the per capita disposable income in urban areas was 1181 yuan; the per capita disposable income in rural areas was 545 yuan.

That is to say, in the vast rural areas, the average monthly income is around 45 yuan.

The opportunity provided by Zhao Wenhao will greatly increase Zhao Aimin's personal income.

Even if such a business cannot last long, every penny earned is a penny earned. Who can refuse such an opportunity?

"Wenhao, are you serious? You can't lie to your second uncle." Zhao Aimin excitedly grabbed Zhao Wenhao's arm, looking quite excited.

Zhao Wenhao chuckled, "You're my second uncle, and I'm not my father. I can't lie to my own family. Besides, what's the harm in taking it back? At worst, if I can't sell it, you can just resell it to a purchasing point in town. How much can you lose?"

Zhao Aimin thought about it carefully and it was true. If he could get it back at 7 yuan per kilogram, that would be best. If not, he could raise the price to 7.2 yuan per kilogram.

In this way, even if there is a loss, it is only 1 cents per kilogram, and he can afford the loss no matter how large the quantity is.

But if it happens as Zhao Wenhao said, the profits earned will be quite considerable.

"Okay, it's a deal." After figuring it out, Zhao Aiguo slapped his nephew on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I'll go out and do it tomorrow."

Zhao Wenhao rubbed his aching shoulder with a grin, "Second Uncle, can't you be a little gentler? My thin arms and legs can't handle your slap.

I've already made a promise. I'll have my mom spread the word and have the villagers help collect it. I'm going to pay them 8 yuan per kilogram. Don't let anyone know, or it'll be difficult for me to handle it."

"Don't worry, your second uncle is not a big talker." Zhao Aimin agreed.

Of course he knew that this was his nephew taking care of his family. He just needed to remember this kindness in his heart and there was no need to spread it everywhere.

Seeing that the matter was over, Zhao Wenhao once again stuffed the cash he had returned earlier back into the bank. Although Zhao Aimin wanted to refuse, he ultimately couldn't.

At this moment, a figure staggered towards this side from a distance.

Zhao Aimin looked carefully and saw that it was his elder brother Zhao Aiguo who had come back from somewhere.

"Wenhao, I'll go back first. I have something to do at home." Zhao Aimin said without thinking.

After saying that, he turned around and left without any hesitation, obviously not wanting to meet his elder brother.

"Tsk, it's like who should flatter him." Zhao Aiguo looked at his brother's retreating back with disdain, curling his lips unconsciously and muttering to himself, "I'm the eldest brother, do I have to apologize to you?"

Zhao Wenhao was furious and stepped forward to argue, "As the eldest brother, if he made a mistake, why can't he apologize to his younger brother? We're family, what's the problem? Why do we have to keep each other from each other forever?"

Zhao Aiguo's face flushed, and he argued, "He was the one who attacked me first. I'm the eldest brother after all. I was beaten by my own brother. Does that mean he's right?"

"That depends on what you ultimately did." Zhao Wenhao showed no regard for his feelings. "If you did the right thing, I'll go talk to Second Uncle today and ask him to apologize to you. But the question is, did you do the right thing?"

Zhao Aiguo stiffened his neck and was about to scold them when Wei Chunlan rushed back in. Seeing the father and son arguing again, she quickly pulled Zhao Wenhao aside.

"Wenhao, I've already paid back all the debts I owed. Also, I've paid back the 400 or so yuan I borrowed from others. It's not good to keep owing them like this. Paying some off first will put my mind at ease."

"alright."

Zhao Wenhao put the remaining money into his pocket. Seeing Zhao Aiguo staring at his pocket furtively, his eyes changed involuntarily. "This is the capital for repaying the family's debts in the future. If you have the guts, just steal it."

"I didn't say anything. Don't look down on me all day long." Zhao Aiguo was obviously out of breath and turned back to the house timidly.

Seeing Zhao Aiguo leave, Zhao Wenhao couldn't help but shake his head again.

"Wenhao, he is your father after all, and he is a man who cares about face. You should give him some face in the future and don't be angry with him all day long." Wei Chunlan's heart softened after all. Even though she was often beaten by Zhao Aiguo in the past, she still couldn't bear to let her husband suffer.

The two of them couldn't resonate, so Zhao Wenhao stopped dwelling on the matter and said, "Mom, I've made up my mind. You can talk to the villagers about it later. If anyone is willing, I'm willing to buy the honeysuckle at 8 yuan per kilogram, and I'll give them five days' credit."