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

In the conference hall of Wang's Canned Food Factory.

The workers were all summoned here.

Not knowing what had happened, they whispered among themselves, discussing the matter.

"What's going on? We were doing our work perfectly fine, why did you gather us all in the factory's assembly hall?"

"Are they going to give us back our wages?"

Some older workers sighed and said, "They're still paying wages? I think they'll be paying resettlement fees instead."

"Isn't that right? I heard that Mr. Wang has been looking for people everywhere lately, trying to sell the factory. Now that he's gathered us here, there's a 90% chance he's going to close the factory down."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding workers immediately panicked.

The factory's auditorium was filled with a cacophony of voices.

At this moment, Liang Ming, surrounded by Wang Ren, Wang Mei, and a group of junior managers from the cannery, arrived at the podium in the auditorium.

When the workers below saw Liang Ming's unfamiliar face and the respectful expressions of Wang Ren, Wang Mei, and the others, they immediately guessed what was going on.

"Workers of the cannery, I have gathered you here in the Great Hall today because I have two pieces of good news to tell you..."

Wang Ren waved his hand, drawing the workers' attention, and then spoke.

Before he could finish speaking, a worker interrupted him:

"Mr. Wang, are you going to sell your cannery?"

“We’ve worked at the cannery for so many years, and we know you’re a good boss. We’re not in a hurry about the wages, just don’t sell the factory.”

"Yes, if we persevere a little longer, maybe there's still hope for the cannery."

Hearing the workers' words warmed Wang Ren's heart.

But he also knew he lacked the business acumen, and immediately waved his hand to interrupt:

"Workers, listen to me. Thank you for your kindness, but the cannery has been declining year by year under my management. I've even been two months behind on your wages."

“I know I’m not cut out to be a factory manager, so I might as well sell the factory as soon as possible and let a capable boss lead you to make money.”

When the workers heard Wang Ren's words, they all sighed.

Then, Wang Ren introduced Liang Ming: "I have sold the cannery to this boss Liang Ming next to me."

"From today onwards, they are your new bosses!"

"Now, let Mr. Liang say a few words to you."

At this point, Wang Ren gave up his seat and respectfully gestured for Liang Ming to enter.

Liang Ming nodded to Wang Ren, stepped forward, glanced around at the workers below, and slowly began to speak:

"Fellow workers, my name is Liang Ming, and I am your new boss. All you need to know is that I am a person who doesn't like to talk nonsense."

"Today I'm here to say only three things."

Upon hearing this, the workers all looked at Liang Ming, curious about what the new boss wanted to say.

"First thing: after I take over the cannery, the previous positions will not be adjusted. Everyone will still be in the same position as before!" Liang Ming said, raising his first finger.

Upon hearing this, the management staff behind Wang Ren were overjoyed, knowing that their jobs were safe.

"Secondly: After I take over the cannery, the wages of all workers here will be increased by 5 yuan per month. The wages that the factory owes you will also be paid in full today according to this standard!"

Wow!

As soon as Liang Ming said this, the workers below became excited.

When the new boss arrived, he not only paid them their back wages but also gave them a 5 yuan raise, which hit them where it hurt.

"Long live the new boss!"

"Long live the new boss!"

In an instant, the workers shouted loudly.

Upon hearing this, Liang Ming felt somewhat embarrassed, as such remarks were not acceptable in this era.

He quickly waved his hand, telling the workers to stop shouting like that.

Wang Ren, who was standing to the side, was also impressed when he saw that Liang Ming had won over the cannery workers with just two simple tricks: supplementing their food supplies and raising their wages.

This young man is destined for great things!

Just as Wang Ren was pondering, Liang Ming looked at him, and the latter's heart skipped a beat.

Did he want to...

"The third thing is that I hope Boss Wang Ren can stay and serve as the deputy director of the cannery, managing the factory for me!" Liang Ming said.

Upon hearing this, even though Wang Ren was prepared, his heart still pounded, and his face flushed red as he said, "Boss Liang, I don't have the talent to manage a cannery, and besides, I'm the former owner. It's not appropriate for me to be the deputy director of this cannery..."

Liang Ming held Wang Ren's hand and said earnestly, "Boss Wang, don't be modest. The cannery's current predicament is absolutely not your fault."

"I have complete confidence in you managing the cannery."

In his view, the workers in the cannery all loved and respected Wang Ren, which showed that Wang Ren had the ability to manage the factory.

However, he lacked the ability to sell canned goods and was also unlucky, which led to the cannery's canned goods not selling.

Liang Ming was confident that if he only let Wang Ren manage the cannery, Wang Mei was in charge of canned food production, and he personally took charge of sales, the cannery would definitely be revived.

Hearing Liang Ming's trusting words, Wang Ren's face flushed red. He clenched his fists and said seriously:

"Boss Liang, since you trust me so much, I will definitely not let you down!"

"Deputy Factory Director Wang, I believe you." Liang Ming grinned.

Wang Ren was stunned when he heard Liang Ming's words.

At that moment, he seemed to see an air of nobility in the young man before him!

He knew perfectly well that the other party was trying to win him over, but Wang Ren just couldn't see anything wrong with it.

When the workers below saw that Wang Ren was still their deputy factory director, they all cheered with joy.

……

In the following days, Liang Ming spent his time shuttling between the braised duck shop and the cannery, in addition to transporting mountain produce, river delicacies, and duck feathers.

The braised duck shop's business got better and better every day. At first, they sold 200 braised ducks in a day, but later they sold out in half a day and by noon.

Qin Fang and Li Cui both suggested to Liang Ming that he should order more ducks for braising, and Liang Ming did not object. He then asked Zhang Wen for an additional 100 ducks every day.

The braised duck shop's daily revenue increased from 1080 yuan to 1620 yuan.

During this period, Liang Ming also began to rectify some minor problems in the cannery, increasing the factory's canning production efficiency by 20%.

Wang's Canned Food Factory was officially renamed "Liang's Canned Food Factory".

"Mr. Liang, our cannery's warehouse is now overflowing with canned peaches."

"If we don't sell them soon, they'll expire and we'll have no choice but to dump them in the fields to make fertilizer."

"This is how to do?"

That day, Wang Ren found Liang Ming and asked him anxiously.

"Is there already a can of peaches? Looks like we need to sell a batch to recoup some of the costs."

Upon hearing this, Liang Ming murmured.

"But Mr. Liang, our canned peaches don't sell very well in local department stores, convenience stores, and grocery stores. We only sell a few dozen pieces a day."

"Who will buy these tens of thousands of cans of peaches?"

Wang Ren sighed.

"In business, you can't wait for others to come to you; you have to find your own sales channels."

Liang Ming looked at Wang Ren and said confidently:

"Leave the selling of canned peaches to me."

"I will sell all the canned peaches within three days!"

Within three days?

Upon hearing this, Wang Ren looked skeptical, as these canned peaches had been piling up for a month.

Liang Ming wants to sell them all within three days, which is almost impossible!