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

When Song Mei's family received the ransom letter and learned that Song Qiang had fallen into someone else's hands, Song Mei's parents panicked.

Especially after seeing the letter stating that the other party was demanding a ransom of 3000 yuan, they felt like the sky had fallen.

That much money couldn't be bought even if they sold the elderly couple.

In the end, the Song couple had no choice but to force Song Mei to find a way, even if it meant selling herself, to scrape together the 3000 yuan.

Left with no other option, Song Mei had to turn to Sun Xiao, a Hong Kong businessman.

Only after using all his skills to make Sun Xiao feel comfortable was he able to get the money.

Even so, after Song Qiang was rescued, he was still severely scolded by Sun Xiao, who also took back the Santana.

……

Liang Ming was unaware of what had happened between Sanhu and the Song family.

After handing over the management of the Xiangmanlou branch to Chen Jianghe, he focused his attention on expanding the Liang Heiya brand and other businesses.

Besides that, he often went out on dates with Jiang Meizhuang to cultivate their relationship.

“Brother Liang Ming, now I finally understand why you’re not tired at all despite having so many businesses under your management.”

That day, Jiang Meizhuang and Liang Ming were strolling through the department store when they said contentedly:

"So this is what it's like to be a hands-off boss."

Inspired by the case of Chen Jianghe of Xiangmanlou branch, Jiang Meizhuang was also inspired.

At her first restaurant, Xiangmanlou, she hired a veteran employee as the lobby manager, delegating all the trivial matters to him while she focused on the restaurant's operational direction.

In addition, the same applies to her other businesses.

After doing this, Jiang Meizhuang was surprised to find that many things, even if she didn't do them personally, wouldn't affect the normal operation of the business.

"Sister Meizhuang, as a boss, you must know how to delegate authority. Only in this way can you unleash the potential of your employees."

Liang Ming smiled and said to Jiang Meizhuang.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Meizhuang also felt that it made sense.

Immediately, she turned to Liang Ming and asked:

"Brother Liang Ming, what did you ask me to buy at the department store today?"

Hearing Jiang Meizhuang's words, Liang Ming smiled mischievously and said, "Our wedding room has been mainly built and will be ready for handover in a few months. Let me show you the appliances!"

"These days, everyone says that when you get married, you need to buy the three major appliances: a refrigerator, a color TV, and a washing machine. As the future lady of the house, shouldn't you help pick out some appliances?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Meizhuang's face immediately turned red, and she said:

"When did I agree to marry you? Aren't you ashamed?"

"You choose the appliances for your house yourself; I'm not going to help you choose them."

"You don't want to help me choose?" Liang Ming said, feigning disappointment, upon hearing Jiang Meizhuang's words.

"Then I'll have to find other girls to help me choose."

"You dare!" Jiang Meizhuang exclaimed reflexively upon hearing this.

Upon hearing this, and seeing Liang Ming's teasing expression, Jiang Meizhuang realized she had been tricked.

"Fine, Liang Ming, you dared to lie to me, I'm angry."

Jiang Meizhuang blushed and reached out to grab Liang Ming's ear.

Seeing this, Liang Ming quickly begged for forgiveness, "Sister Meizhuang, I was wrong, I was wrong, okay?"

"Actually, I came here today to buy a few refrigerators for Liang Hei Ya's shop."

"Buy a refrigerator?" Jiang Meizhuang asked curiously.

"Yes, Liang Heiya's shop sells a lot of braised food every day now, with a large customer flow. Sometimes the braised food is almost sold out by noon!"

"If we don't have time to make new braised dishes in the afternoon, customers will complain when they come in the evening and we can't buy any."

"If we install a refrigerator in the shop, we can make more braised food and store it, then we won't have to worry about this problem."

Liang Ming explained.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Meizhuang suddenly realized and said, "Oh, I see. Have you prepared the refrigerator coupons?"

"It's all ready," Liang Ming said with a smile, pulling out three refrigerator vouchers.

Although by the mid-80s, some goods could be purchased without coupons.

However, for large items like refrigerators, refrigerator coupons are still required.

These refrigerator tickets are extremely rare; getting them from scalpers costs a considerable amount of money.

Of course, in addition to ordinary refrigerator vouchers, the country also implemented a "national labor competition" policy between 1984 and 1985, which awarded some prizes, including vouchers for purchasing home appliances.

People can use the appliance voucher to buy refrigerators at designated stores.

"Let's go buy it quickly. This refrigerator is a big purchase, and department stores don't have many slots available."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Meizhuang pulled Liang Ming toward the electronics store.

When the two arrived at the electronics store, they saw several electronics salespeople sitting together, eating sunflower seeds and chatting.

They ignored the arrival of Liang Ming and Jiang Meizhuang.

These days, being a sales clerk in a department store is a secure job, and everyone is very proud and arrogant.

Especially the sales clerks selling electrical appliances, just like the saleswomen in luxury goods counters in later generations, all had their noses in the air.

"Ladies, we'd like to buy a refrigerator. Could someone please introduce it to us?"

Seeing this, Liang Ming politely addressed the group of female sales clerks.

The female sales clerks frowned as their conversation was interrupted.

After glancing at the sign on the wall that read "No beating customers," they forcibly suppressed their displeasure.

"Are you really going to buy a refrigerator? This refrigerator isn't cheap. If you're not serious about buying it, don't waste everyone's time."

A snobbish saleswoman walked over impatiently and asked.

Jiang Meizhuang was not satisfied with the saleswoman's attitude and said:

"What are you saying? When we come to buy something, we should at least learn about the product!"

"You come up here and ask us if we want to buy or not. What's the difference between that and forcing someone to buy or sell?"

Upon hearing Jiang Meizhuang's words, the saleswoman's face darkened, and she said in a harsh tone:

"You woman, why can't you understand human language!"

"What's the use of understanding this if you don't have money!"

"What if I talk for a long time, and you end up saying you don't have the money to buy it? Wouldn't all my efforts have been wasted?"

She paused here, glanced at Liang Ming and Jiang Meizhuang, and then said sarcastically:

"If you're dating and want to go on a date, you can buy an ice cream and go to the park. You can hug and kiss each other however you like there, it's none of my business."

"But don't do it here, blocking my way while I'm eating sunflower seeds and chatting."

Upon hearing the saleswoman's words, Liang Ming's face darkened.

In this day and age, what the other person said could be considered an insult.

In the 1980s, many people had to be reserved when dating.

Before getting married, they didn't even dare to hold hands in public, because if people took it too seriously, it would be considered indecent behavior, which could lead to jail time or even being punished severely!

"What do you mean by hugging and cuddling? How can you talk so rudely?"

Jiang Meizhuang was also angered by the saleswoman's words and gritted her teeth.

"What? Did I hit the nail on the head? Are you embarrassed now?"

The saleswoman continued to do as she pleased, making sarcastic remarks to customers as usual.

But this time, Liang Ming didn't let her get away with it. He slapped the saleswoman across the face.

Snapped!

A crisp slapping sound rang out in the air.

In an instant, the eyes of other sales clerks and customers in the electronics store all turned to this.

"You, you dare hit me?!"

The saleswoman who had been hit felt a burning pain on her face. She glared at Liang Ming in shock and anger and said...

"I'll not only hit you, but I'll also make you apologize to my partner!"

Liang Ming's face was icy, and his tone was chilling.