Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

The Hongqi sedan drove away.

Tang Jiayue stood there, frozen in place.

When Ni Zhiping, the last to disembark from the plane, also boarded the shuttle bus.

Tang Jiayue remained motionless, still in a daze.

"Sir, the shuttle bus is about to depart, please get on board quickly!"

"Uh... okay, sure!"

Tang Jiayue suddenly came to his senses.

My head was spinning, and I rushed onto the minibus.

The shuttle bus carrying economy class passengers was packed with people like sardines in a can.

The minibuses carrying business class passengers, however, were exceptionally spacious and comfortable, with a seat for everyone.

Seeing the woman on the plane who was willing to switch seats with Zhao Ruilong for free, Tang Jiayue hurriedly went over to her.

"Hello, ma'am. Thank you for switching seats with Mr. Zhao so that we can sit together!"

Tang Jiayue extended his right hand with a kind smile.

He was already dressed very handsomely, yet he was still so polite and courteous.

Ni Zhiping, naturally reassured and bold, reached out and shook hands with Tang Jiayue.

"You're welcome. It's my honor to switch seats with Mr. Zhao!"

After letting go, Tang Jiayue sat down next to Ni Zhiping.

Although he was very curious, the shrewd man did not immediately ask.

Instead, he looked quite guilty and said:

"Big sister, I have to apologize to you!"

"My name is Tang Jiayue. I was not only a college classmate of Mr. Zhao, but also his roommate for four years."

"However, after graduation I went to France to study and then settled there. We haven't seen or contacted each other for many years. This time I came back to China because my grandfather passed away."

“I really didn’t expect that Mr. Zhao and I would be so destined for each other. He was originally supposed to fly to Yanjing last night, but he changed his flight to today because of bad weather. And then we ran into each other in the smoking area. It’s a pity that we had to board the plane before we could finish talking. I wanted to talk to him a little longer, so I quickly boarded the plane and asked you to switch seats with me…”

Ni Zhiping quickly said, "Actually, you don't need to apologize. I also made mistakes! If I had known earlier that you were helping President Zhao change seats, I would never have accepted your money!"

"Wasn't this something no one expected?"

Tang Jiayue said with a smile, "Besides, you bought a business class ticket. It's perfectly reasonable to charge a small fee for being moved to economy class."

Ni Zhiping smiled and nodded.

She is a true self-made entrepreneur who got rich through hard work.

Her current success is due to factors such as her daring and hard work, the help of benefactors, and the dividends of the times, but it is also inseparable from her business acumen.

As long as there's money to be made, she doesn't care about saving face, and she doesn't mind switching from business class to economy class, even if the travel comfort is a bit worse.

Just like in the early stages of her business, she was both the boss and the employee, doing everything from promoting products and negotiating orders to organizing production and even cleaning.

Like Ni Zhiping, many Jiangnan merchants were willing to do business regardless of its size, even if it involved selling small commodities such as buttons, zippers, and lighters, as long as there was a profit.

Therefore, by simply changing seats, she could earn two thousand yuan. Since they were all on the same plane and it wouldn't interfere with her travel plans, Ni Zhiping was naturally willing to do so.

But when she found out that she was actually going to switch seats with Zhao Ruilong, she naturally dared not accept the money. After getting a refund, she quickly ran to the last row of economy class to take her seat!

"Madam, may I ask your surname?"

"Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My surname is Ni, and my name is Ni Zhiping!"

As she spoke, Ni Zhiping quickly took out a business card from her bag and handed it to Tang Jiayue with both hands.

'Chairman of Jingzhou Red Sun Apparel Group...'

Tang Jiayue glanced at it briefly.

They were immediately overjoyed, their eyes lighting up instantly.

I never expected that the lady I met by chance on the plane would turn out to be the chairperson of a group company.

But considering that China is still very poor, not many people can afford to fly, and even fewer can afford to buy business class tickets.

Therefore, Ni Zhiping, whom I met by chance in business class, could not possibly be an ordinary office worker or a small business owner.

But how come such a big boss not only doesn't dress in fancy or high-end clothes, but also has no airs at all?

Without time to ponder or ask further questions, Tang Jiayue quickly took out his business card.

"Sister Ping, this is my business card."

"I do trade in France, and I also provide intermediary services for tourism, education, investment, and immigration..."

Tang Jiayue gave a concise and brief self-introduction.

The reason it was 'brief' was because he felt he had a good eye for people.

Ni Zhiping's simple and honest image suggests that she built her business through honest and hard work.

For someone like her, it's fine to let her go abroad for sightseeing, study tours, etc., but investment immigration is out of the question.

They were born and raised here, and even though they left this land for a short time, they still longed to "return to their roots".

The brief exchange was merely to quickly shorten the distance between them so that he could better inquire about Zhao Ruilong later.

Seeing that the atmosphere was quite right, Tang Jiayue quickly asked:

"Oh, by the way, Sister Ping, you and President Zhao seem to know each other quite well. Are you two long-term business partners?"

"He's not just a business partner, Mr. Zhao is also my major shareholder and benefactor. Without his support and help, I, Ni Zhiping, wouldn't be where I am today!"

Seeing Ni Zhiping's grateful expression, Tang Jiayue immediately asked:

"What kind of cooperation are you two having? Are you providing him with work clothes and uniforms?"

Ni Zhiping smiled and said, "We also supply chemical protective suits, protective clothing, cleanroom suits, and so on, which are used in various laboratories and production workshops. Most of our group's business is supplying Huilong Group and its related companies."

"and many more!"

Tang Jiayue asked in surprise, "You just said you'd provide him with chemical protective suits, protective clothing, and cleanroom suits? Does he need these for engineering construction and real estate development? And why would he need to set up a laboratory and production workshop?"

Ni Zhiping said, "You don't need protective suits on construction sites, but you do need them for researching and producing various electronic devices! And President Zhao has set up many laboratories and production workshops, of course, for the research and production of various technological products!"

Hearing this, Tang Jiayue was completely confused.

"You mean that his Huilong Group's main business isn't just engineering and real estate, but also the production of various electronic technology products?"

"Yup!"

Ni Zhiping looked at Tang Jiayue with some surprise.

"Aren't you two old classmates? How come you didn't know that Huilong Group has a lot of business?"

"I……"

Tang Jiayue gave an awkward laugh.

"I went abroad right after graduating from university!"

"I haven't been back to China for many years, and I haven't kept in touch with my relatives and friends there much."

"Furthermore, having lived in Europe for a long time, I have very little understanding of many aspects of the situation in China."

Ni Zhiping nodded in sudden realization.

"Oh, I see! Then I guess you should underestimate your old classmate, Mr. Zhao!"

"His Huilong Group is now the most famous and strongest private technology company in our country."

"The group not only owns Huilong Real Estate, which focuses on high-quality residential properties, Huilong Hotels and Huilong chain internet cafes located in major cities across the country, but also Huilong Film and Television, which produces and distributes many classic songs, movies and TV dramas."

"Of course, the most famous is Huilong Electronics. The MP3 music players that are popular in China were originally developed by Huilong Electronics, as well as best-selling 3G mobile phones, laptops, desktop computers, servers, and so on..."

As Tang Jiayue listened to Ni Zhiping's introduction, he became more and more surprised.

When I heard that many high-tech products such as new energy vehicles, large aircraft, and high-speed rail, as well as major projects such as highways, high-speed railways, photovoltaic power generation, wind power generation, and ultra-high voltage power transmission, are all driven by the investment of Huilong Group.

Tang Jiayue's mouth was agape and his eyes were wide open, perfectly demonstrating what it means to be dumbfounded.

"Hey bro, what's wrong with you?"

Ni Zhiping waved her hand, looking at Tang Jiayue with some concern.

They were afraid he would be so frightened that he would develop facial paralysis.

Once Tang Jiayue came to his senses, he couldn't wait to ask:

"Sis, are you sure what you just said is true?"

Ni Zhiping frowned and asked, "We've only met for the first time today. Do you think I would have any reason to lie to you?"

"Besides, you can just ask around or search it up online, and you'll find out, right?"

"Of course, Mr. Zhao is a humble and low-key person, so there are definitely not many news reports about him."

"Because he only serves as the vice president and chief technology officer at Huilong Group."

Tang Jiayue's lips twitched slightly, and he seemed a little flustered.

"I'm going to find a place to do some serious research online later, but right now I'd like to ask you, what's the quality of the cars produced by that Land Rover company?"

"Of course it's excellent!"

Ni Zhiping said very seriously, "You have no idea how much manpower, material resources and financial resources President Zhao has spent to make this Land Rover a success. Even he himself has devoted a lot of time and effort to it."

"And Land Rover did not disappoint Mr. Zhao. The first model, the Land Rover M9, was a bestseller after its launch, with demand exceeding supply. With its extraordinary strength, it firmly established the status of China's domestic luxury brand!"

"Land Rover has launched a number of new models, enriching its product line and reaching a larger consumer base. With its groundbreaking technological and luxury advantages, it is now widely recognized as the number one domestic luxury car brand in China!"

Tang Jiayue hurriedly looked left and right.

I found a newspaper in the mesh pocket of the seat in front of me.

He quickly unfolded the newspaper and found reports about the Tianhai International Auto Show.

"This...this boxy shape looks like a very masculine and rugged off-road vehicle. Is it their company's newly launched car?"

Ni Zhiping peeked out.

"That's right, this is a Land Rover T9, positioned as a high-end luxury off-road vehicle. The headrests and cushions that come with this car are developed and produced by our group!"

Tang Jiayue asked anxiously, "You have such a good relationship with President Zhao, and you're also a supplier for Land Rover, so you must have bought their cars, right?"

"Of course I bought it!"

Ni Zhiping laughed and said, "When the Land Rover M9 was first launched last year, I bought ten of them. Although I don't really like SUVs and prefer sedans, this car is indeed quite luxurious and comfortable to drive and ride in."

"Later, when the Land Rover S9 sedan and D9 minivan were launched, I bought five of them. I kept one for my family and used the rest for business receptions. All the customers who rode in them praised them highly, saying they were even better than imported luxury cars."

"Is it...really that good?"

Tang Jiayue's smile was starting to falter.

Because on the plane, in front of Zhao Ruilong, he pointed to a news photo of the Land Rover T9 in the newspaper and said that Chinese car companies were not technologically capable and only knew how to put on a show.

They even say, what's the point of making a car look so good? They don't actually focus on developing the three major components of a car: the engine, transmission, and chassis. It's not advanced or reliable at all. Anyone who buys it will be ripped off!