Rebirth 1989: My Unlucky Career

Zhao Zhuo on the side saw this and smiled lightly, knowing that everything was under control.

I saw him taking the phone from the security guard and saying:

"If you really want to sell this production line, then come to the factory and let's talk."

Hearing this proficient Russian, Yalikov on the other end of the phone was stunned:

"Who are you?"

Zhao Zhuo smiled and said:

"Why, can't you hear your friend's voice?"

Listening to this familiar voice, Yalikov was immediately surprised:

"Are you Zhao Zhuo? How come you know Russian?!"

"There is some misunderstanding here. Come and let's have an interview."

Zhao Zhuo deliberately gave it a try, and it really worked.

Yalikov hesitated for a moment, but decided to go in person.

…

"This Zhang is really nothing. He actually deceived an old friend like this!"

Ten minutes later, Yalikov arrived at the factory.

After listening to Zhao Zhuo's simple explanation, Yalikov said angrily.

The so-called Zhang, of course, refers to the hotel owner.

Zhao Zhuo did not answer, but asked with a smile:

"Friend, why do you keep trembling?"

"Ah? Of course it's because of the cold."

Yalikov was stunned for a moment, and then said angrily.

When he said this, Yalikov was wearing a thin coat. Naturally, he would not feel comfortable in such low temperatures late at night.

"Then it looks like you need something good."

As he spoke, Zhao Zhuo took out a small bottle from his coat pocket.

"Erguotou! Zhao, you are really my best friend!"

After Yalikov saw clearly, his face suddenly brightened and he extended his thumbs at Zhao Zhuo.

Seeing Yalikov so excited, Zhao Zhuo was stunned:

"Why, you also know Erguotou?"

"of course!"

Yalikov smiled and nodded:

"Half of our Soviet bodies are filled with alcohol! Now, many of our vodka distilleries have closed down, and your Erguotou is the best substitute!"

Saying that, Yalikov couldn't wait to unscrew the bottle cap and took a sip.

Suddenly, I no longer shivered, and my whole person seemed to be more energetic.

Zhao Zhuo did not expect that a bottle of Erguotou costing two yuan would actually bring the two of them closer.

Seeing this, Zhao Zhuo smiled slightly and then asked:

"By the way, friend, why do you go out wearing so little on such a cold day?"

Hearing this, Yalikov's eyes darkened:

"Alas, there are almost no clothes for sale in the Soviet market now. And the price of a cotton-padded coat on the underground black market might not even be enough for me to sell!"

Hearing this, Zhao Zhuo was really shocked.

Before he came, he already knew that the current economic situation in the Soviet Union was not optimistic, but he really did not expect that it would fall to such an extent.

The director of a factory couldn't even buy a cotton-padded coat.

"In this case, as a friend, I should do something."

Zhao Zhuo sighed pretending to be sympathetic, and then said slowly.

Yalikov was not stupid, and he immediately understood the meaning of Zhao Zhuo's words.

"Zhao, you mean you want to trade cotton clothes and wine for this production line?"

Yalikov asked excitedly.

To him, this production line is just a pile of iron and has no use.

But cotton-padded clothes and wine are different, they are both real hard currency!

Zhao Zhuo smiled and nodded:

"Yes, that's exactly it."

After being confirmed, Yalikov said hesitantly:

"So, how much can you give me? I agreed in advance, I won't do it if it's less!"

As Yalikov spoke, he carefully tightened the cap of the Erguotou bottle that had only been consumed for two sips and put it in his pocket.

Apparently, he was worried that if the business couldn't be settled, Zhao Zhuo would take the bottle of wine back.

Zhao Zhuo saw this and smiled lightly:

"Erguotou, I can get this number."

As he spoke, Zhao Zhuo stretched out a finger.

"A hundred bottles...that's a bit too little. At least..."

Yalikov thought for a while, gritted his teeth and said:

"Two hundred bottles!"

After saying that, Yalikov looked at Zhao Zhuo nervously.

In fact, in Yalikov's mind, one hundred bottles was already a lot. But in order to maximize his own interests, Yalikov decided to test Zhao Zhuo.

Hearing this, Zhao Zhuo hesitated for a moment, then pretended to be helpless and nodded:

"Well, who made us friends, then two hundred bottles!

In addition, to show my sincerity, I will give you two more cotton-padded clothes!"

As soon as he said these words, Yalikov couldn't help showing a happy expression.

Two hundred bottles in total! And a cotton coat! I distributed it myself!

Yalikov couldn't bear it any longer and held Zhao Zhuo's hand tightly with an excited look on his face:

"Zhao, from now on, you are my best friend! No matter what you need in the future, I will do my best to help you!"

Hearing this, Zhao Zhuo also held Yalikov's hand "quite excitedly":

"It's all for friends!"

"That's right, it's all for friends!"

What Yalikov didn't expect was that Zhao Zhuo's mood was already overwhelming.

Because, Zhao Zhuo originally wanted to offer...a thousand bottles!

He really didn't expect that an entire ready-made production line could be worth only 200 bottles of Erguotou!

When Yalikov proposed two hundred bottles, relying on his business instinct, Zhao Zhuo tried his best not to agree to it, but put on a helpless posture.

Sure enough, Yalikov did not doubt his presence and thought he had made a lot of money.

"In that case, when can the wine be shipped?"

Yalikov asked impatiently.

At this time, Zhao Zhuo had already adjusted his mentality and said with a smile:

"Don't worry, my friend, I will call you when I return to China, and you can just wait to receive the goods."

After a pause, seemingly still worried that Yalikov was not at ease, Zhao Zhuo added:

"I will divide the two hundred bottles of Erguotou into two batches of one hundred bottles each. After you receive the first batch, I will send out the machine, and I will send out the remaining one hundred bottles at the same time."

Zhao Zhuo naturally had his own intentions in making this arrangement.

If Yalikov were to deliver the goods first, he would definitely worry about being cheated.

And if he directly sent out 200 bottles at once, it would be difficult to guarantee that Yalikov would not get away with nothing and refuse to deliver the goods.

Therefore, Zhao Zhuocai deliberately arranged two batches.

With how much Yalikov attaches importance to these 200 bottles of Erguotou, after receiving the first batch, he will definitely be eager to get the second batch.

In this way, shipping will naturally be more positive.

More importantly, Zhao Zhuo's first delivery can show his sincerity.

Now that he has seen such huge business opportunities from the Soviet Union, Zhao Zhuo naturally does not want to just make a business deal, but wants to develop in the long run.

In this way, Yalikov will become Zhao Zhuo's reliable middleman in the Soviet Union.

Sure enough, after listening to the entire process, Yalikov nodded thoughtfully:

"No problem, just do as you say!"

After the negotiation, Zhao Zhuo left.

And as if he felt that he had taken advantage of this business, or maybe he felt that it would be inappropriate to reciprocate, Yalikov took out a camera from the drawer in his office.

"Zhao, it's a pleasure to do business with you. This is a small gift from me to express my feelings. Please accept it!"

Zhao Zhuo took the camera and felt happy:

Zenit camera? This thing is a rarity in China!

"Hahaha, you are so polite."

Zhao Zhuo exchanged a few pleasantries and then accepted it.