Reborn in 1985: From Selling Braised Duck to Becoming the World's Richest Man

“Boss Liang, I know that the state-run restaurant did some very bad things to you under Bai Shi’s leadership, but he has paid the price for it now.”

Seeing that Liang Ming was about to leave, Qian Jian quickly spoke up:

"As the new director of the county's state-run restaurant, I'm here today to discuss cooperation with you again."

"We're all business people, you have no reason to turn down money."

Upon hearing Qian Jian's words, Liang Ming stopped and looked at him.

"Cooperation? How exactly do you want to cooperate?"

Seeing that Liang Ming finally seemed willing to talk to him, Qian Jian quickly cut to the chase:

"Boss Liang, I'm very interested in your mountain produce and river seafood."

"I don't know if you would be willing to provide a batch of mountain produce and river delicacies to our county's state-run restaurants as well."

At this point, to avoid any misunderstanding from Liang Ming, Qian Jian added:

"Don't worry, we will definitely not let you lose out on the price. Whatever Xiangmanlou Restaurant offers, we will offer the same amount."

Qian Jian's attitude was very sincere, which was completely different from Bai Shi's attitude at the state-run restaurant.

Clearly, he genuinely wanted to cooperate with Liang Ming.

"The quantity of river seafood is too small; currently, it can only meet the needs of Xiangmanlou Restaurant."

Liang Ming thought for a moment and then said to Qian Jiandao.

Upon hearing this, Qian Jian assumed that Liang Ming still did not want to cooperate with their state-owned restaurant and wanted to say something more.

Liang Ming continued, "However, I can supply wild vegetables to your county's state-run restaurants."

"Just like Xiangmanlou Restaurant, we'll sell it to you for 1.2 yuan per jin."

Qian Jian said something that Liang Ming thought was very true.

As a businessman, there's no reason not to make money when there is an opportunity.

Moreover, his conflict with Shiraishi was not with the state-run restaurant.

After Bai Shi's incident, Liang Ming's grudge against the state-run restaurant was considered to be wiped clean.

"Great, Mr. Liang, our restaurant needs 300 jin of wild vegetables every day. I wonder if you can meet that demand?"

Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Qian Jian's face lit up with joy, and he said...

Mountain delicacies and fresh river seafood have become the specialty of Xiangmanlou Restaurant.

Many guests who come to the county's state-run restaurant ask if they have any local specialties to eat. When they find out that they don't, many guests are dissatisfied.

Even if only wild vegetables are available, it can help state-run restaurants retain many customers.

“No problem.” Liang Ming replied without hesitation after hearing Qian Jian’s request.

300 catties of wild vegetables means an income of 360 yuan. Even though Liang Ming's business is growing bigger and bigger, he will not let go of any profitable business.

Moreover, the demand of 300 jin is only 30 jin more per household for the 10 poor households in the village.

The more those impoverished villagers dug, the more they earned.

Three birds with one stone!

"Boss Liang, it's settled then. Starting tomorrow, I'll have someone come to the back door of Xiangmanlou Restaurant to collect the goods."

Qian Jian said to Liang Ming.

Liang Ming nodded in agreement.

After receiving the reply, Qian Jian left satisfied.

"Brother Liang Ming, have you reached a food supply cooperation agreement with the state-run restaurant?"

At this moment, Jiang Meizhuang came out from the back door and asked Liang Ming.

Upon seeing Jiang Meizhuang, Liang Ming smiled faintly: "Sister Meizhuang, you heard everything? I..."

Before Liang Ming could finish speaking, Jiang Meizhuang waved her hand to interrupt him, saying, "Brother Liang Ming, there's no need to explain. It's a good thing that you were able to reach a cooperation agreement with the state-run restaurant."

"For those of us in the catering industry, having more friends is better than having more enemies."

Hearing Jiang Meizhuang's understanding words, Liang Ming couldn't help but smile and said, "Sister Meizhuang, you really are my confidante."

"You're so glib!" Jiang Meizhuang rolled her eyes at Liang Ming and said:

"Although I understand your cooperation with the state-run restaurant, I'm still unhappy. As punishment, you're making sure to move our restaurant's goods inside!"

"I'd be delighted," Liang Ming said with a smile.

He unloaded all the mountain produce, river delicacies, and braised duck from the car.

Before they even moved in, Jiang Meizhuang had already called the kitchen staff over to move everything inside.

“Brother Liang Ming, you really moved everything? Aren’t you afraid of tiring yourself out with so much stuff?”

Jiang Meizhuang said irritably.

"I'm willing to work myself to death as long as it can appease Sister Meizhuang."

Liang Ming said with a serious expression.

"You rascal, all you know how to do is say these sweet nothings," Jiang Meizhuang said, her face slightly flushed.

"Sister Meizhuang, the weather looks nice today, how about we go to the cinema together and watch a movie?"

Liang Ming suddenly turned to Jiang Meizhuang and said.

"Going to the movies?"

Jiang Meizhuang didn't expect Liang Ming to suddenly invite her to the movies, but to be honest, she was a little tempted.

After all, she's been managing the restaurant for the past few years and hasn't really had much time for leisure.

"Never mind, there's still a lot of work to be done at the shop..."

But after thinking about it, Jiang Meizhuang politely declined.

Upon hearing Jiang Meizhuang's words, Liang Ming was still thinking about how to persuade her.

Unexpectedly, a group of restaurant employees nearby jumped out and started talking all at once:

"Mr. Jiang, you and Mr. Liang go to see a movie. Leave the restaurant business to us."

"Of course! Boss, you're not getting any younger. You should start thinking about getting married."

Hearing what the employees said, Jiang Meizhuang's face flushed red.

"Get out of here! How dare you interfere in my affairs? Believe me or not, I'll dock your pay."

Upon hearing this, the employees of Xiangmanlou Restaurant all smiled and dispersed.

"I can only accompany you to see one movie in the afternoon. The restaurant is crowded in the evening, so I have to come back."

Jiang Meizhuang turned to Liang Ming and said.

This was considered an agreement to go on a date with Liang Ming.

Upon hearing this, Liang Ming's face immediately lit up with excitement: "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"

In his past life, he was bewitched and got together with Song Mei, that Voldemort. He toiled for half his life, only to be drained of his assets and kicked out of his home in the end.

Now that he has been given a second chance at life, he wants to find an outstanding, gentle, and virtuous woman.

Jiang Meizhuang, who is poised to become Taoyuan City's "most beautiful female entrepreneur" in the future, is undoubtedly the best choice.

Liang Ming drove his Shuangfeng brand tricycle, taking Jiang Meizhuang to the county cinema.

Along the way, he looked at Jiang Meizhuang's fair and delicate face, her high and delicate nose, and her rosy lips, as if she were a masterpiece of art.

If you could marry a woman like that, you'd be laughing in your sleep.

Noticing Liang Ming's occasional furtive glances, Jiang Meizhuang's pretty face flushed slightly.

She rolled her eyes at Liang Ming and said irritably:

"Liang Ming, drive carefully, don't look around, and be safe."

"Ahem!" Seeing that his actions had been noticed, Liang Ming coughed lightly and looked away.

Soon, the two arrived at the Taoyuan County Cinema.

Although it was noon, there were still many young men and women queuing at the ticket counter in front of the movie theater, ready to buy tickets to watch the movie.

"Sister Meizhuang, what movie do you want to see? Is it Romance on Lushan Mountain or Shaolin Temple?"

Liang Ming asked Jiang Meizhuang.

Both of these movies have been very popular in the last two years; one is a romance film, and the other is an action film.

Just as Jiang Meizhuang was about to answer, an angry voice suddenly came from the side.

"Liang Ming, what are you doing here?"

What is your relationship with this woman?

"We only just broke off our engagement, and you've already started seeing another woman?"