Starting out as a drug dealer in 1988

"I think you just said there is another way?"

After chatting for a while, Xiang Mingyu suddenly remembered what Zhao Wenhao had said before.

"That's true." Zhao Wenhao didn't hide it, but continued, "The so-called other way is, of course, to find another way."

Xiang Mingyu picked up the pen and paper, then looked at Zhao Wenhao eagerly, waiting for his next words.

Seeing his father listening attentively like a primary school student, Xiang Zhifeng couldn't help but begin to admire this friend he had just met.

"What I mentioned before is all improvements based on the existing foundation. Further upgrades will naturally lead to the production of other products to lead the market.

Only by being unique can we naturally occupy the market early and gain market influence. This is crucial for the product selection requirements.

Zhao Wenhao paused and waited for them to ask questions.

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, Xiang Zhifeng, a friend who was always there to help him, immediately took over the topic, "Of course we also know the importance of product selection, but the key issue is here. How do you know that the new products you put on the market will definitely be popular?"

Zhao Wenhao was very satisfied with Xiang Zhifeng's assistance. He nodded at Xiang Zhifeng and continued with a smile, "Have you two heard of ham sausage?"

"Ham sausage?" The Xiang family father and son looked at each other in confusion. "What is this? Is it made of meat?"

Of course they knew about ham and sausage, but this was the first time they had heard of ham sausage.

Zhao Wenhao didn't keep the secret and explained directly, "This is a kind of processed meat food popular in Europe, America, and even in other places. It's made with meat from livestock, fish, poultry, etc. It's marinated, blended, emulsified, stuffed into sausage casings, and finally sterilized at high temperature."

Xiang Mingyu and Xiang Zhifeng looked at each other and shook their heads. Obviously, they had never heard of it.

But this is normal, as ham sausage really entered the Chinese people's field of vision in 1987. At that time, an engineer from a food processing factory in Henan Province saw it at an international food expo.

Later, after going through various levels of application, the engineer imported a set of ham sausage production line from his daily life. From then on, ham sausage began to enter the vision of the Chinese people and was loved by the majority of people.

It was only 1988, and it was clear that ham sausage had not yet attracted attention in the country.

Zhao Wenhao didn’t know whether the food processing factory in Henan Province had started production, at least he hadn’t seen it on the market yet.

Seeing Xiang Mingyu's strong desire for knowledge, Zhao Wenhao did not hesitate to explain something to him.

As for why he knew all this, it can naturally be attributed to what he heard and saw during his travels around the country during this period.

"Are you sure that someone in Henan Province has already purchased the production line and is ready for production?" After hearing the explanation, Xiang Mingyu suddenly became interested.

As long as it is feasible, he is certainly willing to try it.

The method is also very simple, just send someone to Henan Province to inquire and you will know. You can even use your superiors' connections to arrange for an observation and inspection, these problems are not a big deal.

"Sure, definitely and certainly." Zhao Wenhao replied with certainty.

"That's great." Xiang Mingyu couldn't help but laugh. "If I also import a set of equipment like this, and then add the packaging and advertising you mentioned before, I will definitely be able to surpass you."

For a moment, Xiang Mingyu was full of energy and he stood up and walked around the office involuntarily.

It was not until Zhao Wenhao and Xiang Zhifeng couldn't help laughing that he realized his loss of composure.

"Xiao Zhao, I'm sorry. I got too excited after listening to your explanation. I really want to start implementing the plan right away." Xiang Mingyu sat back in his seat with a slight embarrassment.

Zhao Wenhao shook his head. "This kind of thing can't be accomplished overnight. I'm sure there's still work to do. I also hope that some of my ideas can inspire Director Xiang."

"Huh?" Xiang Mingyu's face changed, and he pretended to be angry and said, "Why are you still calling me Director Xiang? You are Zhifeng's friend, which means you are my junior. From now on, just call me Uncle Xiang."

Zhao Wenhao remembered that just now, when Xiang Mingyu learned that he was Xiang Zhifeng's friend, he was obviously a little unhappy. He didn't expect that after only an hour, he could call him Uncle Xiang.

The difference between the two is huge enough!

Of course, this is naturally a good thing for Zhao Wenhao. He is eager to get to know more such prestigious people.

"By the way, Wenhao. Where do you work now?"

With the relationship between the two sides confirmed, Xiang Mingyu immediately set his sights on Zhao Wenhao. Wouldn't it be wonderful if he could recruit him and give him advice regularly?

Zhao Wenhao didn't know Xiang Mingyu's plan yet, so he didn't hide it and directly introduced his situation to him.

"How could a talent like you still be selling herbs on your own?" Xiang Mingyu was a little incredulous, but at the same time, he felt incredibly happy. "How about this? Why don't you just come to our factory and join the sales department directly? I'll arrange the relevant procedures."

Zhao Wenhao really didn't expect that Xiang Mingyu would actually set his sights on him, which surprised him a little.

However, he certainly couldn't agree to this. How could a food processing factory let him give in? In his mind, he had many plans waiting to be implemented.

Moreover, state-owned enterprises today have many drawbacks, many of which cannot be changed by individuals alone. He did not want to be trapped in them.

"Uncle Xiang, I'm used to freedom and don't want to be restricted. Besides, policies are becoming more and more open these days, and I want to create something for myself." Zhao Wenhao didn't hesitate and directly chose to refuse. "But thank you for your kindness, Uncle Xiang."

Xiang Mingyu really didn't expect that Zhao Wenhao would refuse. If such a good thing happened to an ordinary person, it would be a blessing from heaven.

An unemployed person could work in the provincial capital and get a job, and even have their household registration transferred to the provincial capital in the future. This was a good opportunity that not everyone could refuse.

But the young man in front of him didn't hesitate at all and refused directly, which shocked Xiang Mingyu.

"Haozi, please don't be so ungrateful." Xiang Zhifeng suddenly became anxious. "You should know how many people in our unit have tried to get in through the back door but failed. Pulling you from that hole in Ping'an County to here is not an easy task. Even my dad had to go through some trouble."

"Uncle Xiang, Brother Xiang, I know it very well. But I really don't want to do this. I still want to do something on my own. Young people always have to go out and try their luck. I also want to give it a try and see how capable I am."

Zhao Wenhao remained unmoved and still chose to refuse.