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

The illness that Mao Fang's daughter had was neither serious nor minor.

It just requires spending money to receive treatment at a hospital in the provincial capital.

Mao Fang has tried very hard to raise money, but he is still short.

Left with no other choice, he had to sell his family's traditional liquor distillery to raise money for his daughter.

"Mr. Mao, I didn't expect that was the reason you sold your liquor workshop. I apologize for my intrusion."

A look of shame appeared on Liang Ming's face as he spoke.

Upon hearing this, Mao Fang shook his head and chuckled, "Boss Liang, it's alright. What's done is done, and I have no intention of hiding it."

"As long as the person is alright, I'm willing to spend any amount of money."

At this point, Mao Fang looked at Liang Ming and said, "Boss Liang, look at my baijiu workshop..."

Upon hearing Mao Fang's words, Liang Ming didn't waste any time and said:

"Boss Mao, I'll take your liquor workshop for 5000 yuan."

Upon hearing this, Mao Fang's face immediately lit up with joy, and he said:

"Really? Mr. Liang, thank you so much."

“I can see that you are a capable businessman. It is an honor for this liquor workshop that you have taken over.”

At this point, Mao Fang tentatively added, "Mr. Liang, my previous agreement with Mr. Liang Wen was that this liquor workshop, along with the workers there, would be sold as a package..."

Although Mao Fang had to sell his liquor workshop, he still wanted to fight for jobs for his workers.

Liang Ming understood what Mao Fang meant, smiled, and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Mao, your liquor workers are all skilled. Even if you asked me to fire them, I wouldn't."

"To me, they are all talented brewers!"

Although Liang Ming's voice was not loud, all the workers in the surrounding liquor workshops could hear him.

Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, they all showed a touch of emotion on their faces.

They were also worried that the new boss would look down on them or even fire them.

They are all villagers from nearby villages and have been working in this liquor workshop for many years.

If they are suddenly fired, they won't know where to find a job.

After receiving Liang Ming's reply, Mao Fang felt relieved.

"Mr. Liang, then I'll thank you on their behalf."

Liang Ming nodded, then changed the subject, saying, "Boss Mao, don't rush to thank me."

“I’m acquiring this baijiu workshop with the intention of turning it into a baijiu factory and making this baijiu product bigger and stronger.”

Upon hearing this, Mao Fang assumed that Liang Ming wanted the recipe and immediately said, "Don't worry, Mr. Liang, I'll give you the recipe for the liquor in a bit."

"The liquor recipe is secondary..." Liang Ming waved his hand and said.

"For me, the people who brew baijiu are more important."

"Boss Liang, didn't we leave the liquor brewing workers to you?"

Mao Fang was somewhat confused when he heard Liang Ming's words.

Liang Wen, standing to the side, understood what his nephew meant.

A smile appeared on his face as he said to Mao Fang:

"Mr. Mao, haven't you understood yet?"

“My nephew wants you to stay and continue working at the distillery.”

Upon hearing Liang Wen's words, Mao Fang's face showed a look of surprise.

"Boss Liang Ming, is that what you mean?"

He was somewhat incredulous and asked Liang Ming.

Liang Ming nodded and said, "Mr. Mao, you are a talent in the liquor industry, and you have been deeply involved in this field for so many years."

"It would be great if you could stay and help me."

Liang Ming was willing to recruit Mao Fang not only because Mao Fang had the skill to brew baijiu, but also because he was the owner of a baijiu workshop and had baijiu sales channels.

Moreover, Mao Fang was willing to sell his century-old baijiu workshop to save his daughter. Based on his character, he can't be a bad person.

It is important to understand that in this era, the preference for sons over daughters was extremely prevalent in rural areas of southern China.

Some families even abandon their newborn daughters in the wilderness.

Despite having two sons, Mao Fang was able to raise his daughter to adulthood and send her to university, which shows that he was also an open-minded person.

“Mr. Liang, of course I’d like to stay, but…”

Mao Fang's voice was choked with sobs, clearly moved.

In other places, when a new owner takes over a factory, they will definitely replace all the previous factory executives.

People like Mao Fang, former factory owners, are probably not someone others would trust to use.

But Liang Ming actually took the initiative to ask him to stay.

"Mr. Mao, are you worried about the low salary? Or do you have to take care of your daughter and don't have time?"

"Don't worry, as long as you're willing to stay and be my deputy factory manager, I'll give you your salary at market price, plus a 1% equity stake."

"You can come back after you've dealt with your daughter's matter."

Liang Ming said to Mao Fang.

Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Mao Fang had no further questions.

The surrounding workers also spoke up, addressing Mao Fang:

"Old Mao, hurry up and agree to Boss Liang's request."

"After your daughter gets better, you'll definitely need to find a job."

"Being a deputy factory manager in your own factory is better than going out to work for someone else, right?"

"Yes, Boss Liang even has a 1% stake in your company. Where can you find such a good boss?"

Hearing the workers' words, Mao Fang nodded and said to Liang Ming:

“Mr. Liang, since you’ve brought it up, I naturally have no objection.”

"Give me a few days. I'll be with my daughter after her surgery, and then I'll come back."

Liang Ming smiled and said, "Boss Mao, don't rush, take care of your daughter first."

At this point in the conversation, neither side had any objections.

Immediately, Liang Ming signed a transfer contract for the liquor workshop with Mao Fang right there in the workshop.

The selling price of this liquor workshop is 5000 yuan.

Liang Ming contributed 4500 yuan, and Liang Wen contributed 500 yuan.

Liang Ming is the director of the new Baijiu Distillery, while Liang Wen and Mao Fang are both deputy directors of the distillery.

Liang Ming owns 85 percent of the shares, Liang Wen owns 14 percent, and Mao Fang owns 1 percent.

After Mao Fang received the 5000 yuan from selling the liquor workshop, a look of excitement appeared on his face, and he muttered to himself:

"Daughter, that's enough for your medical expenses!"

Immediately, Mao Fang handed over the relevant materials to Liang Wen, asking Liang Wen to be responsible for the transfer of some materials from the liquor workshop.

He then prepared to catch the train to the provincial capital.

"Director Mao, I'll take you to the train station."

Upon seeing this, Liang Ming immediately spoke to Mao Fang.

The train station is in the suburbs, and you have to transfer many times to get there.

To save his daughter, Mao Fang even sold his tractor.

By the time Mao Fang arrived at the train station, it was almost dark.

Therefore, Mao Fang expressed his gratitude for Liang Ming's suggestion:

"Mr. Liang, then I'll have to trouble you!"

"No trouble at all, you're my employee!" Liang Ming said with a smile.

Immediately, Liang Ming drove his farm tricycle, carrying Mao Fang, to the city's train station.

Liang Wen stayed behind to handle the handover of the liquor workshop.

After about an hour, Liang Ming's farm tricycle arrived at Taoyuan City Railway Station.

Eight large characters are hung high in the entrance hall of the train station.

"Unify the motherland and revitalize China."

When Liang Ming saw these eight large characters, he was still somewhat dazed.

These eight large characters have stood there since the railway station was built.

Not to mention the 1980s, even 20 or 30 years later, it still stands there.

"Mr. Liang, just drop me off here. I can go in and buy my ticket myself."

Mao Fang gestured for Liang Ming to park the car at the entrance and said.

"Mr. Mao, have a safe journey and I hope everything goes well for you."

Liang Ming took out another 500 yuan from his wallet and stuffed it into Mao Fang's hand.

Upon seeing this, Mao Fang quickly said, "Boss Liang, what are you doing?"