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

It was already nine o'clock in the morning when I returned from the village cotton mill.

After arranging the transportation of cottonseed oil, Liang Ming decided not to concern himself with it anymore.

As a team leader, his job is simply to grasp the factory's development direction and sales channels.

For other matters, learn to delegate to your subordinates.

Many ducks had already been placed in the yard, and Mr. and Mrs. Liang Min had gone to work.

Liang Ming quickly put the duck into the pot and braised it.

After the three of them delivered the mountain and river delicacies to their door, weighed them, and settled the payment, the chickens and chickens arrived.

Liang Ming loaded all the goods onto a mule cart and headed towards the county town.

As the mule cart became increasingly laden with goods, the old mule at home found it harder and harder to pull it.

Watching the mule cart slowly making its way along the country road, its steps faltering, Liang Ming murmured to himself:

"It seems we need to buy a gas-powered tricycle to replace the old mule."

It wasn't that he felt sorry for the old mule; he was mainly worried that the old mule would collapse from exhaustion and leave him stranded on the road, which would cause delays.

Moreover, he's now a millionaire, so buying a gasoline-powered car isn't a difficult task for him.

Liang Ming works so hard to earn money so that he can have a better life.

Upon arriving in the county town, Liang Ming first delivered the duck feathers to the Second Sports Factory.

"Director Qin, I've brought today's duck feathers."

Upon arriving at the factory, Liang Ming found Director Qin in the logistics office and spoke.

At that moment, Director Qin was frowning, but upon seeing Liang Min arrive, he forced a smile and said:

"Brother Liang Ming, thank you for making this trip. I'll give you a note later."

"Just go to the finance department to settle the payment for the duck feathers."

Noticing that Director Qin was in a bad mood, Liang Ming asked with concern:

"Director Qin, you don't look well. Is something wrong?"

"It's nothing, just some trivial matters at the factory..."

Director Qin didn't want to say more, but when the words were on the tip of his tongue, he paused for a moment.

This young man in front of me has a keen eye for the business opportunities in duck feathers; perhaps he can answer my questions.

"Brother Liang Ming, to be honest, our factory is currently preparing to develop new products."

Thinking of this, Director Qin spoke up:

"Some leaders suggested producing baseballs, while others wanted to produce bicycles."

Now, because of this, the factory leaders are almost arguing in their meeting.

At this point, Director Qin looked at Liang Ming and said:

"As the director of the logistics department, my opinion is very important, but I am also unsure of the direction right now."

Brother Liang Ming, which of these two products do you think has a better future?

Hearing this, Liang Ming understood what Director Qin was worried about.

No matter which product Director Qin chooses to produce, he will offend some leaders.

If the products you choose to produce sell well, that's fine.

If not, then he, as the head of the logistics department, will definitely have to take the blame!

"Director Qin, if it were me, I would definitely choose to produce bicycles."

Liang Ming said without hesitation.

"Why?" Director Qin asked in return.

"Because it can be used as both a sport and a means of transportation!"

"I have a feeling that this kind of bicycle will have a large market for the next twenty or thirty years."

Liang Ming said.

He wasn't lying, even when motorcycles were all the rage in the 90s.

After the turn of the millennium, many ordinary families could afford to drive cars.

This bicycle remains a common mode of transportation for many ordinary people.

Baseball, on the other hand, is a very niche sport; to put it bluntly, it's just a game of throwing grenades.

One person throws a grenade, the other catches it, and then they run, otherwise the grenade will explode if they are caught.

What's the difference between this sport and children's beanbag toss game?

"What you said makes sense, but the market share of bicycles has now been taken over by brands such as Phoenix, Forever, and Flying Pigeon."

Even if we produce more bicycles, we still can't outsell them.

After hearing Liang Ming's explanation, Director Qin agreed, but still had some concerns.

“What’s so difficult about that? Your factory can’t compete with the general household bicycle market, so let’s target the youth’s sports and fashion market.”

Liang Ming said casually.

"Brother Liang Ming, do you have any good ideas?"

Upon hearing this, Director Qin seemed to grasp something, but it was still somewhat vague.

Liang Ming smiled but did not answer Director Qin's question.

He had many money-making ideas in his head, but he couldn't just give them away for free.

Moreover, this Second Sports Equipment Factory was a state-owned enterprise with deep pockets...

"Brother Liang Ming, our factory is currently collecting feedback on our products."

If you have a good idea, our factory will pay you a thank-you fee after we adopt it.

Upon seeing Liang Ming's smile, Director Qin immediately understood and hurriedly said...

He paused for a moment, then added, "No less than four figures!"

"Director Qin, what are you saying? Can our relationship be measured by money?"

Upon hearing the words "no less than four figures," Liang Ming's eyes lit up, and he said:

"However, I do have an idea, but I need to borrow your paper and pen."

He immediately picked up a pen and paper and quickly drew a bicycle design.

"Brother Liang Ming, is this the bicycle design you created?"

After seeing the blueprints, Director Qin's face showed a strange expression.

The style of this bicycle is completely different from the bicycles currently on the market.

But it is indeed very simple, stylish, and sporty.

"That's right, the bicycle I designed doesn't have a one-way freewheel; the rear wheel's gear is directly fixed with bolts."

Faster, more sporty, and more cost-effective, it definitely has a market for young people who like to pursue uniqueness.

Liang Ming nodded.

The bicycle he designed actually had a nickname in later generations: "fixed-gear"!

It was a very popular bicycle in later generations and was loved by young people.

However, because fixed-gear bikes are difficult to operate, and there are many cars on the roads in later generations, they are not suitable for this type of bike.

If you're not careful, you could get into a car accident, so some cities have gradually banned their sale.

However, in this small county town in the 80s, there weren't many cars, so driving a fixed-gear bike on the road wouldn't pose much of a danger.

Director Qin liked Liang Ming's design for the fixed-gear bike more and more as he looked at it.

He immediately slammed his fist on the table and declared, "Our factory will invest in this project!"

Upon hearing this, Liang Ming was taken aback and almost asked Director Qin's name if it was Duoyu.

When Liang Ming left the Second Sports Equipment Factory, he had 350 yuan left over from the payment for the duck feathers.

There was also an extra 1000 yuan project thank-you fee given by Director Qin.

"This era truly deserves to be called an era of rapid development for the sports industry. Even the factories that produce sports equipment are so wealthy and powerful."

Liang Ming sighed inwardly.

With a sigh, Liang Ming then delivered the braised duck and mountain delicacies to the steel plant and Xiangmanlou Restaurant respectively.

After selling braised duck at his stall at the county high school, Liang Ming had nearly 3000 yuan in cash on his way back to Liangjia Village.