Rebirth of Bloody Romance

On a sunny afternoon with bright sunshine, the sky was as blue as a gem, and snow-white clouds floated leisurely in it.

Li Hongmei and Zhang Li walked into the quaint gate of Beihai Courtyard hand in hand, talking and laughing.

As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, the impatient Zhang Li couldn't wait to let go of Li Hongmei's arm, and ran to the soft and comfortable sofa opposite Zhong Yuemin like a happy little bird, and sat down on it.

Zhang Li's face was filled with an excitement as bright as a spring flower, and she said to Zhong Yuemin excitedly, "Brother Zhong, guess what's going on? I'm telling you, I've also bought a house of my own! Can you imagine? It only has three rooms, and there's not even a decent yard. With such conditions, the seller asked for a lot of money! But, I just wanted to give it a try and negotiated the price with him, but who would have thought that this guy was so hard-hearted that he wouldn't give me a penny!"

Li Hongmei, who was standing nearby, saw Zhang Li so excited, and naturally did not want to be outdone. She smiled and slowly walked forward, gracefully sat down on the chair next to her, then slightly turned her body, put her head close to Zhong Yuemin, and whispered with a faint smug smile on her lips. "Brother Zhong, I have also successfully bought a house recently. It is not far from Zhang Li's yard. It also has three rooms, but the area is a little smaller than hers. Hehe, guess how much this house cost me? Only 7000 yuan! How about it, isn't it a good deal?"

After hearing this, Zhong Yuemin still kept his head down, his hands moving without stopping, but the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile.

That smile was mixed with a bit of teasing and helplessness. "Only 100 yuan? My God, you two little girls are really amazing! Now you are already Chinese aunts with a net worth of tens of millions, you should be content!"

"Chinese auntie?"

When Li Hongmei and Zhang Li heard what Zhong Yuemin said, they were stunned for a moment. After looking at each other, they rushed to the mirror and looked at themselves in panic. They were very worried that the ruthless years would really carve them into the image of the so-called middle-aged women like a sharp butcher knife.

"Brother Zhong, how can we be that old?" Zhang Li said coquettishly, her tone full of dissatisfaction.

Li Hongmei also quickly agreed. "That's right! Brother Zhong, are you deliberately making fun of us and teasing us?"

Zhong Yuemin looked at the scene in front of him and couldn't help but feel a little funny, but at the same time he felt helpless. He sighed softly and slowly put down the pen he was holding tightly in his hand.

Then he raised his head, looked at the two of them gently, and explained patiently, "Hey, you two, don't be so nervous, okay? I never said you look old. What I mean is, look at your enthusiasm for buying a house now, just like those wealthy landlady in the old times, not only spending a lot of money, but also choosing a house with such a precise and unique vision. I have to say, this house is really worth buying!"

Hearing this, Li Hongmei and Zhang Li breathed a sigh of relief, smiled at each other, and a mischievous light flashed in their eyes. "Okay, since Brother Zhong said so, we will be Chinese aunts in the future!"

After hearing what the two said, Zhong Yuemin rolled his eyes and said speechlessly, "I wonder if you two have nothing to do today and come to show off in front of me?"

"Brother, how is that possible? We are very busy." Zhang Li waved his hands quickly, his face full of seriousness.

"Oh? I remember you were so busy, why did you come to my place?" Zhong Yuemin asked curiously.

Zhang Li replied, "Brother Zhong, Sister Hongmei and I went to see Li Kuiyong yesterday and asked him to help us look at some equipment. We plan to use all the money to buy equipment and continue to expand production."

"Expand production? Aren't they selling poorly? These clothes and shoes are different from other things. What's popular this year may not be popular next year. It will be difficult to handle if there's too much work piled up by then."

Li Hongmei smiled and added, "Brother Zhong, you still need tickets to buy things now. The market is in short supply. It's just that the price we sell to state-owned shopping malls is too low, and the profit is very small, so we don't want to cooperate with them anymore."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Yuemin nodded, as if approving of their decision.

Zhang Li took over the topic and continued excitedly. "Since you mentioned the idea of ​​a specialty store last time, we tried to open one. Brother, you don't know that the specialty store is packed with people and the business is booming."

Li Hongmei also said confidently, "Brother Zhong, if you believe me, I can make you 1000 million this year, no problem at all. We have the confidence and ability to make our business bigger and stronger."

When Zhong Yuemin heard this, a playful smile appeared on his lips. He shook the teacup in his hand gently, and the tea left shallow traces on the porcelain white cup wall. "Oh, you two are so bold that you still want to make 10 million? You are more arrogant than me!"

Zhang Li smiled, her eyes sparkling with the youthful vigor and unruliness. "Brother, don't disbelieve me. Sister Hongmei and I discussed it all night last night, and we feel that our business is like bamboo shoots in spring, growing rapidly. Although Li Kuiyong is usually silent, he knows a lot about equipment. He saw at a glance that our existing production line is not efficient enough and needs to be replaced."

Li Hongmei nodded gently, with a faint smile on her lips. Her calm temperament made people involuntarily convinced. "Yes, Brother Zhong. Our products are of excellent quality and novel styles. We don't have to worry about sales. Although the state-owned shopping malls are stable, the profits are too thin. We might as well develop our own channels. The specialty stores are a good example. Yesterday, the store had a constant flow of people from opening to closing. The cashier's hands were cramped from counting money."

Zhong Yuemin listened, and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes, but he was still unforgiving. "Alright, stop trying to fool me. Since you have already made a plan, just go for it. But remember one thing, don't be greedy, steady and steady is the long-term plan."

Zhang Li chuckled and patted her chest. "Brother, you don't understand. Just like what you said, as long as you stand on the wind, even a pig can fly. Sister Hongmei and I have done a lot of market research. In the current situation, as long as our products are good, we don't have to worry about sales."

Li Hongmei smiled gently, with a firm look in her eyes. "Brother Zhong, you always say that you want to be the first to try something new, and we don't want to fall behind. The result of trying the exclusive store model is surprisingly good, and the customer feedback is enthusiastic. We plan to build on this success and open a few more branches to promote the brand."

Zhong Yuemin raised his eyebrows and pretended to be serious. "Okay, since you two are so confident, I can't hold you back. But remember, don't take too big a step, or you'll get into trouble. Also, if you're short of money, just ask, don't force it."

Zhang Li smiled brightly upon hearing this. "I knew you were the most reliable one, brother! Don't worry, we know what we are doing and we won't do anything rash."

Zhong Yuemin sighed in his heart. Li Hongmei and Zhang Li in front of him were no longer the women who used to work hard for a living with a salary of five yuan. The momentum of their speech revealed a calmness and confidence, which was the result of years of hard work and struggle.

Looking at the confident and commanding demeanor of Li Hongmei and Zhang Li, Zhong Yuemin couldn't help but recall the rural areas he saw when he just came back from Jinqiu County, where people were still haggling over every little bit.

The pace of life there is slow, and people's eyes are still shining with the desire for a good life, which is in sharp contrast to the two ambitious young people who have already started planning a business worth tens of thousands.

"Reform and opening up is truly a magical era." Zhong Yuemin murmured to himself, with complex emotions surging in his heart.

Reform and opening up is like a strong spring breeze that has blown across the land of China, providing everyone with opportunities to become wealthy. However, this does not mean that everyone is lucky enough to participate in this feast of change.

Zhong Yuemin knows very well that only with the continuous increase in the scale of social economy can we truly achieve universal benefits, giving farmers the opportunity to work in cities, do business and earn money, participate in the tide of economic growth, and allowing young people to have a broader upward channel.

The most prominent contradiction in this country is the mismatch between population and resources. Even if the total amount of society is huge, once it is averaged out to each person, it becomes insignificant.

Therefore, if China wants to have Nordic-like welfare and American wage levels, it must strive to compete for resources on the world stage and compete with developed countries.

"If we want to become rich, we must bring down a group of developed countries." Zhong Yuemin's eyes became firm and deep. "The total amount of resources in the world is limited. The competition between countries is essentially a fight for resources. In this fight, technology, plunder and hegemony are undoubtedly the most important tools."

Looking at Li Hongmei and Zhang Li in front of him, Zhong Yuemin seemed to see a microcosm of this era.

"Well, if you guys are running your own business, you should make your own decisions. You don't have to come to me for everything."

Zhong Yuemin looked at Li Hongmei and Zhang Li in front of him, his tone was filled with relief and letting go. He knew very well that these two women were no longer the rookies who needed him to worry about everything, and they already had their own opinions and judgments.

Zhong Yuemin knew in his heart that the fact that his capital of several tens of thousands of dollars could create such a big fuss was far beyond his expectations.

To be honest, he really didn't expect that these two women would cause such a big fuss, which made him both surprised and proud.

When Li Hongmei and Zhang Li were about to leave, Zhong Yuemin noticed the brand new Jiefang truck outside. He asked curiously, "Is this to pick you up?"

The two women raised their heads and said "hmm", their faces filled with pride and joy.

Zhong Yuemin laughed and joked, "Of course! This is like replacing a shotgun with a cannon!"

Zhong Yuemin recalled the shabby tricycle she used to ride, and then looked at the majestic truck in front of her, and she couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion. Times are changing, people are growing up, and the entrepreneurial journey of these two women is a microcosm of the changes of this era.

Li Hongmei and Zhang Li heard this and raised their heads and chests with proud smiles on their faces. They knew that this big Jiefang not only represented the progress of their careers, but also symbolized their rise and success in the business world.

"Yes, Brother Zhong, we are very different now than we were before." Zhang Li said with a smile, with a bit of pride and complacency in her tone.

"Well, of course. We want to be strong business women." Li Hongmei added, not to be outdone.

After they finished talking, they proudly boarded the Jiefang. The tricycle that had accompanied them through countless difficult years had now been replaced by this brand new Jiefang. The guy who came to pick them up was the same guy from last time, who was no longer shy and timid, and spoke louder and more forcefully.

"Brother Zhong, we're leaving first! We'll come see you when we have time." Zhang Li stuck her head out and waved to Zhong Yuemin.

"Well, go ahead! Work hard, I believe you can do it." Zhong Yuemin responded with a smile, watching the Great Liberation gradually fade away.

Looking at the Liberation truck going farther and farther away, Zhong Yuemin could not help but feel an inexplicable emotion. These two women were no longer the people who used to deliver goods on tricycles with a salary of five yuan.

Zhong Yuemin had just turned around and was about to step back into the yard when suddenly, a loud and somewhat teasing voice came from not far away. "Zhong Yuemin, come out to greet the guests!"

Then there was another voice. "Fuck! Zheng Tong, why do I feel like he ran away like a mouse seeing a cat when he saw us? Is he deliberately avoiding us?"

Before the voice fell, Zhong Yuemin didn't even need to look back to guess who the owner of the voice was. As expected, he saw Yuan Jun and Zheng Tong, his two grandsons, walking towards him with their arms around each other's shoulders.

"Yuan Jun, Zheng Tong, nothing good comes out of your two grandsons' mouths."

Zheng Tong shouted exaggeratedly, "Fuck! Hearing you say that, my heart is broken into pieces! I didn't see you during the Chinese New Year, but when I heard that you were back, I rushed over right away."

Yuan Jun on the side also said with anticipation, "Yuemin, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and make arrangements for our buddies! We have to have a good meal."

Zhong Yuemin rolled his eyes at them and said unhappily, "I think you two just came here to eat and drink for free!"

"Alright, alright, stop talking nonsense. Let's go and have a good reunion."

"Let's go! Let's go to Zui Xiang Lou."

"Yuemin, why is Zuixianglou not allowing people to enter?"

"Bullshit! That means ordinary people are not allowed to enter."

"Yuemin, this buddy is going to criticize you. How can you treat him differently? You will be criticized..."

"Fuck you! Do you believe I'll give you a beating?" The three of them walked away laughing and playing.