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

“Brother Zhao, you’re underestimating me. You’re a long-time customer and a major client of our factory. How could we possibly raise prices on the spot?”

Upon hearing Zhao Pan's words, Liang Ming quickly replied.

"So what are your conditions?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Pan's expression softened somewhat, and he then asked.

"I can only deliver this can of lychees to you tomorrow night."

Liang Ming said.

Upon hearing that this was the only condition, Zhao Pan breathed a sigh of relief and said:

"It was just a small matter, no problem, we can deliver it tomorrow night."

Seeing Zhao Pan nod, Liang Ming smiled as well.

The two drank and chatted, both becoming somewhat tipsy, before finally ending the drinking session.

After dropping Zhao Panhui off at the guesthouse, Liang Ming drove his tricycle back to Liangji Canned Food Factory in Taoyuan Township.

……

Wang Ren was in the factory, counting the canned goods produced during the day. He was a little puzzled to see Liang Ming come to the factory so late at night.

"Mr. Liang, is there something you need at the factory so late?"

Liang Ming had just drunk some alcohol and was still a little dizzy.

He sat at the coffee table in his office, brewing tea, and said to Wang Ren:

"Call the factory workers back immediately and have them work overtime to produce canned lychees."

As he spoke, he also briefly mentioned that Zhao Pan had requested canned lychees, which needed to be delivered the following evening.

Wang Ren was also surprised to hear that Liang Ming had secured an order for canned lychees for the factory in one breath.

But then he said with a headache, "Isn't a day and a night too rushed to finish this?"

"Besides, even if the machines can handle this kind of overtime work, the workers will definitely have complaints..."

Liang Ming knew Wang Ren's worries, and he said:

"This order came in rather urgently, but we can't give up such a large order. We can only ask the workers to work harder and stay up late to increase production."

"Tonight, we'll pay the workers triple overtime, and tomorrow's work will also be paid as if it were three days' wages."

Upon hearing Liang Ming's boastful words, Wang Ren swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

Liang Ming usually treats the cannery workers so well that even if he asks them to work overtime, they might complain a bit, but they're definitely willing to do it.

Now that Liang Ming is paying the workers overtime, the workers probably won't even utter a single complaint.

"Boss Liang, I'll go and call the workers back right now," Wang Ren said.

“Go ahead, I’ll stay at the factory with everyone tonight,” Liang Ming said.

Soon, Wang Ren summoned the cannery workers back.

When the workers learned that they would have to work through the night to finish a batch of canned lychees by tomorrow night, they all groaned in despair.

"So many cans of food, and you have to get them all out in one day? That's going to kill us!"

"Where did the boss find such a time-sensitive order?"

"I just finished a day's work, and I haven't even taken a shower yet. I have to start work again. My liver hurts!"

Hearing the workers' voices, Wang Ren didn't waste any words and said:

"Let's all work hard tonight and catch up on the work. Tomorrow we'll split into two shifts and take turns resting."

"The boss said that this order was urgent and that everyone had worked hard. Tonight and tomorrow's wages will be tripled."

As soon as Wang Ren said this, the workers all shut up.

Three times the pay means they can earn six days' wages for working a full day and night.

We have to make this money!

Under Wang Ren's leadership, the workers quickly got to work.

In order to improve the workers' enthusiasm for work, Liang Ming went to a roadside stall and bought some stir-fried rice noodles and sweet soup for the workers as a late-night snack.

Seeing that their boss was staying up all night with them, the workers were deeply moved and worked even harder to produce more.

One night later, 4000 cans of lychee appeared in the warehouse of Liangji Canned Food Factory.

"Director Wang, the workers have been working all night and are very tired. Please arrange shifts so that the workers can rest in two batches, and try to ensure the production of the remaining 6000 cans of lychee."

Liang Ming, looking somewhat tired, said to Wang Ren.

To ensure the workers remembered their work during the night, he also worked through the night with them without closing his eyes.

Wang Ren, on the other hand, took a nap in the factory's break room in the middle of the night.

"Don't worry, boss, I'll arrange it." Wang Ren said earnestly after hearing Liang Ming's words.

He was now completely convinced by Liang Ming.

Although the boss is young, he is willing to work overtime and stay up late with the workers.

For this reason alone, he is incomparable to other factory owners.

Upon hearing Wang Ren's words, Liang Ming nodded and went to sleep in the factory director's office lounge.

Seeing this, Wang Ren covered Liang Ming with a yellow quilt and then went to arrange the workers' shifts to ensure that they could all get some rest.

When Liang Ming woke up, it was already getting dark outside.

"I...slept for a whole day?"

A look of surprise appeared on Liang Ming's face, and he quickly came out of the lounge.

"Boss, you're awake?"

Just then, Wang Ren returned from outside and excitedly greeted Liang Ming.

"Deputy Factory Director Wang, I've slept all day, why didn't you come to wake me up?"

Liang Ming said to Wang Ren:

"I also need to urge the workers to complete the order volume."

Hearing Liang Ming's words, Wang Ren smiled and said, "Boss, you don't need to urge us anymore. The workers have already finished producing that can of lychees."

Upon hearing this, Liang Ming was also taken aback: "Is it all produced? Including the goods in the warehouse, has it reached the level of canned lychees?"

“It’s done, it’s done,” Wang Ren said.

"How come it's so fast? It's only just gotten dark," Liang Ming said, somewhat puzzled.

It's only around 5 p.m. now.

He had originally thought that it would be good if the workers could finish the batch of canned fruit before 10 p.m.

"A generous reward will surely bring forth brave men!" Wang Ren smiled and said.

“Boss Liang, you’ve increased the workers’ wages so much. Now that they know you’re rushing to meet the orders, they’re working even harder.”

"The production of this canned food was completed without us even realizing it."

Hearing Wang Ren's explanation warmed Liang Ming's heart.

The workers are a lovely bunch; they know in their hearts who treats them well.

"Did you let the workers go home to rest?"

Liang Ming asked another question.

"Not yet, but the workers are very enthusiastic about their work!"

Wang Ren said helplessly:

"In addition, our factory hasn't finished supplying the canned food quota to the supply and marketing cooperative and state-run restaurants today, so we'll just let them work until 10 o'clock before they stop."

Upon hearing Wang Ren's words, Liang Ming fell silent.

Ultimately, the problem was that Liangji Canned Food Factory lacked sufficient production equipment and its production capacity was not up to par, forcing workers to work overtime to catch up on production.

"Liangji Canned Food Factory is about to expand its production scale. After this order is delivered, we need to buy some production equipment."

Liang Ming thought to himself.

Soon, it was time to deliver the canned goods to Zhao Pan as agreed that evening.

But Liang Ming waited at Liang's Canned Food Factory for more than half an hour, but Zhao Pan still didn't come, so he couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

"Boss, is something wrong with Boss Zhao? Why hasn't he come yet?" Wang Ren asked.

Wang Mei asked with even more suspicion, "Boss, could it be that the boss surnamed Zhao tricked you into producing so many canned fruits, but never intended to buy them?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed.

This situation does not not exist.

For example, the Second Sports Equipment Factory was once tricked into producing a batch of baseballs, which almost resulted in them being stuck with the losses.

It was Liang Ming who suggested to Director Qin that they bundle the baseballs with table tennis for sale, which finally helped them get rid of the baseballs.

"That can't be right. That Mr. Zhao has cooperated with our cannery once before."

Before Liang Ming could speak, Wang Ren immediately objected.