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

"Brother Liang Ming, I'll listen to you," Ama nodded earnestly.

He believed that Liang Ming was absolutely right, and that he certainly didn't have Liang Ming's good judgment.

Since that's the case, then we should just cling to Brother Liang Ming's coattails.

After he returned, he asked around to find out where he could find tilapia fry.

Seeing that Ama had listened, Liang Ming nodded, then turned to look at Jiwa and Gou Dan and asked;

"Have you chosen a location for your medicinal herb fields yet?"

Upon hearing this, Chicken and Dog Egg quickly replied, "Brother Liangming, we've already chosen the location for the medicinal herb field; it's on the western hill behind the village!"

"There is a mountain spring there, which is just right for irrigation."

"We also invited a few experienced medicinal herb farmers from the village. They will clear the land in the next few days so that we can plant ginseng and gastrodia elata."

Hearing their words, Liang Ming nodded and said:

“Growing ginseng is a long-term endeavor. If you want to sell it for a good price, you have to raise it for several years. Don’t be in a hurry.”

"However, Gastrodia elata can be harvested twice a year. The price of Gastrodia elata on the market is quite good right now. After you harvest it, I will sell it to you for a good price."

Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, both Chicken Baby and Dog Egg nodded in unison: "Thank you, Brother Liang Ming."

They had heard Liang Ming mention before that the price of good quality dried ginseng could be hundreds or even thousands of yuan per kilogram.

Selling just one pound of it would be enough for an average family to earn several years' worth of income.

So they are willing to wait a few years.

At this point, all the mountain produce and river delicacies were loaded onto the truck. After Liang Ming told the three of them, including Jiwa, to go take care of their own business, he also drove to the county town.

Now, the braised duck for Xiangmanlou Restaurant and the steel factory canteen is made by the two Liangheiya braised food shops and delivered directly to them.

Liang Ming now delivers duck feathers and mountain and river delicacies every day, so he's not as busy as before.

……

Soon, Liang Ming drove his Shuangfeng brand tricycle to Xiangmanlou Restaurant.

Today, Xiangmanlou Restaurant is the number one private restaurant in Taoyuan County. Its unique dishes and superb taste have attracted countless diners.

This has led to a unique phenomenon in Taoyuan County.

Work units would eat and drink at the county-run state-run restaurant, while businessmen and bosses preferred to discuss business at Xiangmanlou Restaurant.

"Sister Meizhuang, weren't the restaurant's affairs handed over to the lobby manager? Why are you still so busy?"

When Liang Ming found Jiang Meizhuang, he discovered her at her desk approving documents and couldn't help but ask her about it.

Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Jiang Meizhuang rolled her eyes at him and said irritably:

"Brother Liang Ming, you still have the nerve to say that?"

"Our Xiangmanlou Restaurant now has two branches."

“Even though they both have lobby managers, I still have to manage their cash flow, procurement, and personnel management.”

"As one of the owners of Xiangmanlou Restaurant, you don't even know how to help me share the burden."

Hearing Jiang Meizhuang's somewhat resentful words, Liang Ming touched his nose and smiled awkwardly.

He knew that at this moment, Meizhuang was just venting her frustrations, and he just wanted her to get it off her chest.

If you dare to refute it, then there will be big problems later.

really.

After Jiang Meizhuang finished venting her grievances, she asked Liang Ming, "Why are you here?"

"I'm delivering mountain produce and fresh river seafood, and I also thought I'd drop by to see you."

Liang Ming pointed to the tricycle outside and said with a smile.

At this time, the kitchen staff had already unloaded the mountain produce and river seafood from the truck.

After reserving some for the county-run restaurant, they moved the rest into the kitchen.

Hearing Liang Ming's words, Jiang Meizhuang's lips curled up slightly, but she still said, "Do you really miss me, or are you just pretending?"

"Of course... I miss you half-truthfully," Liang Ming said, deliberately drawing out his words.

"What did you say? You're only half-joking?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Meizhuang raised her eyebrows slightly, grabbed the documents on the table, and prepared to slam them at Liang Ming.

Liang Ming took the opportunity to grasp Jiang Meizhuang's hand, making a "pleading" expression:

"Please spare me, madam! I won't do it again!"

Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Jiang Meizhuang chuckled.

"Look how beautiful you are when you smile. Don't be angry all the time."

Liang Ming took the documents from Jiang Meizhuang, put them away, and said:

"Let me massage your shoulders."

As he spoke, he had already come up behind Jiang Meizhuang and started massaging her shoulders.

Jiang Meizhuang did not refuse, letting Liang Ming's hands massage her.

She was indeed tired after sitting in the office all day.

"Brother Liang Ming, our Xiangmanlou Restaurant has become very famous recently. What do you think? Should we take advantage of this momentum and open a few more branches in other counties?"

At this moment, Jiang Meizhuang unfolded a business plan and, without turning her head, asked Liang Ming behind her.

"Open, of course."

Without even thinking, Liang Ming spoke up.

In this day and age, there is no internet. Communication methods still rely on writing letters and sending telegrams. If you have a work unit, you can also contact the outside world through the work unit's telephone.

Pagers didn't appear until the late 80s.

A restaurant's reputation mainly depends on word-of-mouth recommendations from its customers.

Now, Xiangmanlou Restaurant has established a good reputation, and people from several towns and counties near Taoyuan County come here to have a meal.

At this point, opening branches in other counties and towns is the best option.

When Xiangmanlou Restaurant has spread throughout Taoyuan City, its position as the number one restaurant in Taoyuan City will be unshakeable.

"Brother Liang Ming, do you also think it's a good time to open a branch?"

When Jiang Meizhuang saw that Liang Ming supported her idea, a smile appeared on her face, and she said.

"Of course, now that we have funds and a good reputation, we will naturally open Xiangmanlou Restaurant in various counties."

Liang Ming said with a serious expression:

"Not only that, we also want to establish the Xiangmanlou Catering Chain Group, which will include not only restaurants, but also teahouses, hotels, and other businesses..."

Upon hearing Liang Ming's vision for Xiangmanlou's future business, Jiang Meizhuang's breathing quickened.

He truly is the man I've set my sights on!

They are ambitious and have the courage to act!

Giving him a portion of the shares in Xiangmanlou Restaurant was indeed a wise choice.

"Brother Liang Ming, you're absolutely right. Then I'll leave all the details of opening this branch to you!"

Jiang Meizhuang looked at Liang Ming with admiration and said.

Liang Ming was taken aback when he heard this.

He just made empty promises, how did he end up taking on all the work?

"Sister Meizhuang, about opening a branch..."

Liang Ming was about to speak, but before he could finish, Jiang Meizhuang interrupted him.

"What? You don't want to?"

Jiang Meizhuang raised her eyebrows slightly, her beautiful eyes fixed on Liang Ming.

No man could possibly say "no" when faced with such tender eyes.

What's more, this mature and charming older woman in front of him is his future wife.