1986: Old Stories in Northeast China

"Brother Chu Liang, the roads here are not easy to travel."

On the way to Tengchong, Chen Tiezhu said with emotion.

"It rains frequently, so the roads are worse." Chu Liang said.

"In fact, we can also take the train, but we have to wait until tomorrow, and the ride is also very long. It's a bit harder on the road, and you can rest earlier."

"Brother Chu Liang, are there any new changes in the market for raw materials now?" Zhou Fengxia asked.

"Still bullish." Chu Liang said.

"Some new jewelry companies have been established one after another, and the amount of goods purchased has increased by more than 30% compared to the Spring Festival. It feels to me that people have become very rich all of a sudden."

"Almost, the effect of reform and opening up has begun to show." Chen Tiezhu said.

"If it weren't for this, even if the jewelry company was set up, the money would be limited. Only a few people can afford it, and this thing is not a consumable."

"Xiao Zhou is very thoughtful this time. Anyway, it's because you are here to take care of him that he has such confidence. This time, the two of us are almost betting our entire fortunes."

"That's good, I can't have fun like you." Chu Liang said, with regret in his tone.

"Brother Chu Liang, can't we have fun at the public auction after leaving the old street?" Zhou Fengxia asked curiously.

"In fact, this can't be said to be a question of whether it can or can't, but we have to pay attention to it." Chu Liang said.

"For example, if you are a businessman, you don't want experts to come to your store to buy things. Because you want to make money, and you basically can't make money when you sell to experts."

"It's similar to this. Although the public auction is large, it won't count every person in detail. But as long as you play, you will inevitably take it seriously, which will affect our relationship with them."

"That's true. There is no problem in the short term, but it will have some impact in the long run." Chen Tiezhu said with a smile.

"But I think you don't have to be so fussy. Even if you play, it's for fun. You're not like Xiao Zhou who is looking to sell this thing for money, so you don't have to set such strict rules for yourself."

"Brother Tiezhu, it's different." Chu Liang said seriously.

"If I'm not strict, I'm afraid I'll break the rules myself. Because people's greed grows slowly and invisibly."

"Maybe I just did it for fun this time, but I might have other ideas next time. Will I contact my friends and go over to play together?"

"In that case, what's the difference between me and those people? After affecting my relationship with the authorities, my future path will become much narrower."

Chen Tiezhu didn't say anything, but just gave a thumbs up.

In fact, this is just like the bad habits that many people get into. At the beginning, they just think about it a little bit, and it doesn't matter. When they come to their senses, they find that they are already deeply stuck in the mud.

Chu Liang has this skill, but he can stick to his beliefs, which is very difficult.

Even if people on the old street give some small money, can it be as much as making money by tampering with materials?

Anyway, he thinks that if it were him, he would probably not be able to control himself. Although he may not always make a living from this, it is normal to do a few big ones.

The three of them were talking as they walked to relieve the loneliness of the journey.

Little Doudou didn't care about that and lay down on the back seat of the jeep. Even if the road was bumpy, it didn't affect him. He slept so soundly.

After eating and drinking, you have to sleep, right?

They talked a lot on the way. Mainly, Chu Liang introduced many anecdotes on the old street.

There are too many different things in the business of playing with raw materials. There are those who make a lot of money and those who lose a lot, relying on their own vision and luck.

When they arrived at Chu Liang's house, it was already past ten o'clock in the evening.

"Brother Tiezhu, you are so honored. The old dragon king is waiting for you."

Just as he was about to get off the car, Zhou Fengxia reminded him in a low voice.

Chu Liang's expression was also a little surprised. He didn't expect that his uncle valued Chen Tiezhu so much.

"Hello, old man. I'll depend on you to take care of me this time."

After entering the hall, Chen Tiezhu respectfully greeted the old Dragon King who was smoking a water pipe.

It was completely different from what he imagined. In his mind, the old Dragon King had a great reputation and must be a majestic and powerful person.

But the old Dragon King in front of him was just like an ordinary old man.

Let's just say that he didn't seem to have a better physique than the second master. And his eyes were not very sharp.It felt like he was thrown on the street, and he really couldn't tell that he was the old Dragon King.

What caught his attention were the large and small pieces of woolen materials used as decorations on the side.

Take the table for example, it was a large piece of woolen material, and it must have weighed several hundred kilograms. It was supported by four smaller pieces of woolen materials.

"Sit down, you must be tired after rushing all the way here. Take a breath, and then eat." The old Dragon King smiled and nodded.

Chen Tiezhu didn't refuse, and there were bamboo stools with small backrests on the side, which were quite comfortable to sit on.

"Grandpa, what is this? Why can it still make a gurgling sound and emit smoke?" Doudou, who had just sat down, asked curiously.

"Hahahaha, grandpa, this is a water pipe. You are a good child." The old Dragon King said happily.

Chen Tiezhu was a little confused when he heard it. Why did the old Dragon King give such an evaluation after Doudou asked a question?

"Old Dragon King, my grandfather said that he has long admired you. If you have time, please come to my house." Zhou Fengxia said.

The old Dragon King nodded, "If there is a chance in the future, I will definitely meet you. But now I am old, and my old bones can't stand the tossing."

"The competition for this public auction will be very fierce. It can be seen that the goods have already started to move. Big and small, if there is a chance, will get involved."

"Thank you, old man. For small companies like us, it is indeed a good opportunity to win big with a small investment." Chen Tiezhu nodded.

"No need to say those polite words. With your ability, there will definitely be no problem. How is my small yard decorated?" The old Dragon King asked suddenly.

Zhou Fengxia was very happy in her heart. Is this considered a king meeting a king?

Although Chen Tiezhu is not well-known in this field, his skill in playing with stones is also extraordinary.

The old Dragon King's question just now obviously carried the meaning of testing.

Not to mention him, even Chu Liang, who was working hard to prepare the food, pricked up his ears.