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

During his tenure, Principal Li not only emphasized students' academic education but also their physical fitness.

In addition to cultivating numerous undergraduate students in cultural studies, it has also nurtured many sports students who will become national-level athletes in the future.

Moreover, during his tenure, he paid great attention to the diet of boarding students. The school cafeteria's meals were not only nutritious and healthy but also plentiful, which led many day students to want to eat in the school cafeteria.

"Principal Li, is there anything I can do for you today?" Liang Ming asked.

Liang Ming held Principal Li Jin, who treated students like his own children, in high esteem.

He remembered that in his previous life, this Principal Li was transferred to the county education bureau because of his outstanding academic performance, and before retiring, he even became the director of an office in the provincial education department...

"Boss Liang Ming, I've heard many parents say that your braised duck tastes great and is made with medicinal herbs, making it very nutritious."

Li Jin cut to the chase:

"I came here today to ask if your braised duck shop would be willing to supply a batch of braised duck to our school's student canteen every day."

When Li Jin said this, everyone in the shop was stunned.

Qin Fang and Li Cui, in particular, both became breathing rapidly.

This Taoyuan County No. 1 Middle School has over a thousand students.

Besides the 60% of day students, there are nearly 400 boarding students.

If I could do business with these 400 students every day, it would be a huge fortune.

"Yes, of course I do."

Liang Ming was the first to react, nodding and saying:

"I just wonder how many braised ducks your school needs every day?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jin gave an awkward smile and asked, "Boss Liang Ming, I heard that your braised duck costs 1.8 yuan per jin."

"This price has far exceeded the funding and subsidies allocated to the student cafeteria."

"I wonder if the price could be reduced a little?"

Upon hearing Li Jin's words, Liang Ming countered, "Principal Li, what is your asking price?"

When Liang Ming asked him to raise the price, Li Jin felt a little embarrassed. As a scholar, he rarely engaged in such haggling.

But in order to let the students have a decent meal, Li Jin swallowed his pride and said weakly:

"Boss Liang Ming, this braised duck is 1.2 yuan per jin, is that alright?"

"What? 1.2 yuan per pound? How can that be?"

Before Liang Ming could speak, Li Cui exclaimed in surprise:

"These days, freshly slaughtered ducks cost seven or eight cents a pound!"

"Not to mention, we also need to use expensive medicinal herbs for braising, plus the rent for the storefront, utilities, labor, and so on."

"At 1.2 yuan per pound, we can't even break even."

Upon hearing Qin Fang's finished calculations, Li Jin gave an awkward smile.

He also knew that he had pushed the price down a bit too hard.

"Mr. Liang Ming, I'm sorry, my request was excessive, I..."

Li Jin immediately apologized to Liang Ming and then prepared to leave.

"Okay!" To everyone's surprise, Liang Ming responded casually.

"What?" Li Jin was stunned for a moment, not having heard Liang Ming's words clearly.

“Principal Li, I mean, I agree to the price of 1.2 yuan per jin for braised duck.”

Liang Ming smiled and said to Li Jin.

"Really? Mr. Liang, you really agree to this price?" Li Jin asked with great joy upon hearing this.

Finally, he hesitated for a moment and said, "You're not going to use some frozen duck just to lower the price, are you?"

"Principal Li, you can rest assured about that!"

Liang Ming said with a serious expression:

Even if I sell you braised duck, it will only cost 1.2 yuan per pound.

"The ducks I use are still freshly slaughtered ducks purchased from Shitou Village in Taoyuan Township."

"Students are the future of the country, and I cannot do business that harms young people."

"Mr. Liang, you are a businessman with a conscience."

Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Li Jin also expressed his appreciation.

“Principal Li, I haven’t read many books, so I respect you scholars as well,” Liang Ming said with a smile.

The two hit it off immediately, and by the end, they were practically brothers.

"Brother Liang Ming, starting this week, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, our No. 1 Middle School's student cafeteria needs 100 braised ducks, with payment settled weekly. Is that alright with you?"

Li Jin said to Liang Ming.

"Brother Li Jin, since you've already spoken, how can I say no?"

Liang Ming spoke first.

"That's settled then!"

Soon, the two finalized the contract details for supplying braised duck to the school.

After Li Jin left, Liang Ming held the newly signed contract, looking excited.

"Xiao Ming, the No. 1 Middle School in this county only needs 300 braised ducks a week, and they're only 2 yuan per pound!"

"The weekly payment is only 1080 yuan, which is less than the daily turnover of your braised duck shop. Why do you seem so happy?"

Liang Juan looked at Liang Ming with a puzzled expression and asked.

"Yeah, boss, Principal Li is really stingy. He immediately lowered the price by more than 30%. How did you agree to sell to him?"

Li Cui echoed, her face full of heartache.

Hearing his aunt and Li Cui's words, Liang Ming smiled, turned to Qin Fang, and asked:

"Qin Fang, what about you? What are your thoughts?"

When Qin Fang saw Liang Ming asking her a question, she thought for a few seconds and said:

"Mr. Liang, I believe you're doing this to play the long game and catch a big fish!"

"Oh? Tell me more?" Liang Ming raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile upon hearing Qin Fang's answer.

"Although our shop seems to be losing money by selling braised duck at 1.2 yuan per kilogram, it is a long-term and stable order to supply schools."

"As long as Principal Li is still serving his term at this school, this contract will remain in effect."

"In the long run, our braised duck shop will not only not lose money, but will actually make a profit."

Qin Fang analyzed.

Upon hearing this, Liang Juan and Li Cui, who were standing nearby, looked thoughtful.

"This is just one reason. Can you think of any other reasons?" Liang Ming continued to test him.

"There are other reasons?" Qin Fang and the other two women were all surprised.

After thinking for a few seconds, Qin Fang tentatively said, "Because of Principal Li's status? As the principal of the county's top middle school, being on good terms with him is itself an advantage?"

"Yes and no." Liang Ming nodded, then shook his head.

Qin Fang was also confused upon hearing this.

What does "yes and no" mean?

"Xiaoming, what other reason is there? Stop keeping me in suspense!"

Liang Juan asked Liang Ming.

Qin Fang and Li Cui also looked at Liang Ming with curiosity.

"The reason I was willing to sell braised duck to Principal Li's student canteen at a price of 1.2 yuan per kilogram was indeed related to his position as principal."

Liang Ming didn't waste any words and went straight to the point:

"The No. 1 Middle School in the county is just one of our future supply points for Liang Heiya."

"As long as our braised duck tastes good and the students approve of it, plus the favor I'm doing for them by offering a discount today."

"Are you worried that Principal Li won't recommend our braised duck to other schools?"

"Imagine if one day, all the primary and secondary school canteens in Taoyuan County were to order braised duck from Liang Hei Ya, what a huge order that would be!"

When Liang Ming said this, Qin Fang and the others were completely stunned.

So that's what their boss was planning?!

If that day really comes, how big will Liang Heiya's daily turnover be?

Thinking of this, their breathing became rapid...