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

Although Liangji Canned Food Factory is no longer Wang Ren's business.

But this cannery was, after all, born from Wang Ren's hands.

It can be said that Wang Ren watched this cannery grow from nothing to something, from the brink of bankruptcy to its current prosperity.

If we were to name the person who least wants Liangji Canned Food Factory to go bankrupt, it would undoubtedly be Wang Ren.

"Director Wang, it's not as serious as you say, is it?"

Seeing Wang Ren's excited reaction, Liang Ming couldn't help but smile.

He knew that Wang Ren was worried that these small fruit canning workshops would take away Liangji Canned Fruit Factory's market share.

But Liang Ming knew that this was impossible.

While these small fruit canning workshops save on labor costs, raw material and packaging costs remain a problem.

They couldn't order packaging in bulk, so the packaging had to be low-quality glass jars.

Moreover, they are not as strict as Liangji Canned Food Factory in controlling the raw materials of fruit.

Most importantly, Liangji Canned Food Factory has now established a brand effect and has its own reputation and fame.

With all three factors combined, consumers aren't stupid; they'll definitely choose canned fruit from major manufacturers.

Therefore, these canned fruits from small fruit canning workshops may have some sales at first, but they will soon be abandoned by the market.

"Boss Liang, you absolutely mustn't let your guard down, this is no small matter..."

Seeing that Liang Ming didn't take his words to heart, Wang Ren became a little anxious and was about to say something.

Seeing Wang Ren's worried expression, Liang Ming thought for a moment and then told Wang Ren his thoughts in detail.

After listening, Wang Ren remained silent for a few seconds, then he was convinced by Liang Ming.

In the end, Wang Ren had no choice but to say, "Boss Liang, I think we should still keep an eye on this!"

"What if these fruit canning workshops use our factory's name to sell canned fruit?"

"This will also affect our factory's reputation and standing..."

Hearing Wang Ren's words, Liang Ming did not object and nodded, saying, "What you said makes sense. You can arrange for someone to keep an eye on this matter."

"Our current goal for the cannery is to continue to expand production capacity, build new sales channels, and enhance the reputation of the cannery."

“Boss Liang, I understand,” Wang Ren nodded.

After seeing that Wang Ren understood his meaning, Liang Ming didn't say anything more.

……

After leaving Liangji Canned Food Factory in Taoyuan Township, Liang Ming went to Xiangmanlou Restaurant in the county town.

He missed Jiang Meizhuang terribly after not seeing her all day.

When he arrived at the kitchen of Xiangmanlou Restaurant, he saw Jiang Meizhuang taking inventory of the restaurant's ingredients, including mountain produce and river delicacies.

Liang Ming has now handed over the responsibility of purchasing and transporting the mountain produce and river delicacies in the village to Gou Dan, A Ma, and Ji Wa.

He also distributed profits to them at a ratio of 30% based on the proportion of profits from planting medicinal herbs and raising aquatic products.

Now that Liang Ming has more and more businesses under his control, he needs to arrange for people he trusts to manage them.

With Gou Dan, Ji Wa, and A Ma helping him with the work, Liang Ming felt very reassured.

"Sister Meizhuang, have the quality of our village's mountain produce and river seafood declined?"

Liang Ming approached Jiang Meizhuang and asked with a smile.

Upon seeing Liang Ming arrive, Jiang Meizhuang smiled.

But then, feigning dissatisfaction, she said:

"Brother Liang Ming, what brings you here today? Do you have some social engagements to attend to? Should I arrange a meal for you?"

Hearing Jiang Meizhuang's words, Liang Ming knew she was a little upset that he hadn't spent much time with her lately, so he quickly said:

“Sister Meizhuang, what social engagements could I possibly have? I woke up early this morning and missed you so much that I drove here without even having breakfast.”

"real or fake?"

Hearing Liang Ming say he missed her, Jiang Meizhuang felt as sweet as honey in her heart, but she still pretended to be skeptical and asked:

"You're not trying to trick me into doing something, are you?"

"of course it's true!"

Upon hearing Jiang Meizhuang's words, Liang Ming feigned sadness and said, "I never imagined that I would be seen as this kind of person by you."

"Forget it, I won't come. I'm leaving now."

After saying that, Liang Ming pretended to leave.

Jiang Meizhuang became anxious when she saw Liang Ming was about to leave, but she couldn't bring herself to back down.

Immediately, she bit her lip, waved her hand, and said, "Let's go, let's go. As soon as we meet, you give me a hard time, without even asking if I'm tired from managing the Xiangmanlou Restaurant lately..."

"This Xiangmanlou Restaurant isn't just mine; you have a share in it too, yet you've never shown me any concern..."

By the end, Jiang Meizhuang's eyes were a little red.

Even the toughest women have a soft side.

Jiang Meizhuang has a strong personality, so she used to be decisive and efficient in her work, and she never went back on her word.

But since she got together with Liang Ming, she has also revealed her gentle and vulnerable side to him.

She, who had never shed a tear before, suddenly felt inexplicably aggrieved and wanted to cry.

Seeing that Jiang Meizhuang was about to cry, Liang Ming didn't dare to tease her anymore and quickly said:

"Sister Meizhuang, it was my fault. I shouldn't have given you the cold shoulder!"

"You've worked hard managing Xiangmanlou Restaurant these past few days."

"Let me massage your shoulders to help you relax."

As he spoke, he came up behind Jiang Meizhuang and started massaging her shoulders.

Seeing Liang Ming lower his head, Jiang Meizhuang's grievances lessened by three points, but she still stubbornly said:

"I'm not tired, why do you need to massage my shoulders? You're such a busy person..."

She said that, but she didn't pull away from Liang Ming's hands that were on her shoulders.

The chefs in the kitchen all tried their best to suppress their smiles when they saw the two bosses flirting.

"Sister Meizhuang, so many people are watching. Please be magnanimous and give me some face."

Liang Ming said this while massaging Jiang Meizhuang's shoulders.

"Who's looking at you?" Jiang Meizhuang raised an eyebrow and looked around.

Upon hearing Jiang Meizhuang's words, the chefs around all lowered their heads and focused on the work in their hands.

If the two bosses notice this, I'll be relegated to washing vegetables at the kitchen entrance tomorrow.

Seeing this, Liang Ming shook his head and chuckled, then changed the subject:

"Sister Meizhuang, you haven't had breakfast yet, have you? I'll make you some."

"Early?" Jiang Meizhuang asked curiously.

"wait for me."

Without wasting any words, Liang Ming went straight into the kitchen, put on an apron, and began looking for ingredients.

Wheat starch, shrimp, and pork fat can be used to make crystal shrimp dumplings.

Spare ribs, cornstarch, and taro can be used to make steamed spare ribs.

Chives, flour...

Soon, steamed pork ribs, crystal shrimp dumplings, chive pancakes, and small soup dumplings, among other specialty snacks, were placed on Jiang Meizhuang's table.

"Brother Liang Ming, did you do all of this?"

Jiang Meizhuang looked at the table full of tea and snacks and said with a look of amazement.

Not only him, but the chefs in the kitchen around him were also full of amazement.

Is there anything a boss can't do?

"Sister Meizhuang, please try the dim sum I made for the teahouse. How does it taste?"

Liang Ming said with a smile.

Jiang Meizhuang nodded and ate a crystal shrimp dumpling.

Once the shrimp dumplings are swallowed, the fresh aroma of shrimp and the rich flavor of pork burst forth in the mouth.

Jiang Meizhuang's eyes narrowed as if she were enjoying the delicious food.

"How is it? How does it taste?" Seeing Jiang Meizhuang's blissful expression, Liang Ming already had the answer in his mind, but he still asked.

"Brother Liang Ming, with your skills, it's a shame you don't open a teahouse!"

Jiang Meizhuang, having regained her senses, gave a thumbs-up.

"Sister Meizhuang, you flatter me. With my skills, how could I possibly open a teahouse..."

Liang Ming smiled modestly.

But Jiang Meizhuang seemed to have been reminded of something by her own words.

Her beautiful eyes shone as she looked at Liang Ming, and she said earnestly:

"Brother Liang Ming, our Xiangmanlou Catering Company might really be able to open a Xiangman Teahouse..."

Xiangmanlou Restaurant can only operate during lunch and dinner hours.

But the teahouse business can operate from morning till night!

Moreover, Taoyuan County doesn't have any decent teahouses yet.

This is definitely an opportunity for them!