Siheyuan: Struggle Begins in the 1950s

Xu Damao's eyes lit up and he asked:

"Brother Dake, please tell me about this rebar business in detail."

Cui Dake rolled his eyes and said with a smile:

"Brother Damao, are you interested too?"

"Of course. I've been looking for a project that can make money. If the rebar you're talking about can make money, how about we work together?"

Hearing that Xu Damao was interested, Cui Dake also became interested.

He has been thinking about this business since he heard about it.

You can definitely make money.

But he had no idea what to do, where to get the goods, to whom to sell them, and how to sell them.

Cui Dake is smart, courageous and capable, but he lacks the ability to do big things.

He is a rural guy and doesn't know many relevant people.

Even if you want to do this business, you can't do it.

He immediately shared what he had learned with Xu Damao.

Generally speaking, the biggest problem in this business is where to get the rebar.

Cui Dake went to several steel mills but no one paid any attention to him.

We couldn't even get through the factory gate.

When Xu Damao heard this, he thought it was just a coincidence, as he remembered that one of the branches of the steel rolling mill produced rebar.

He had gone to that branch to show movies before, and he knew the chairman of the branch's committee, but he didn't know if he was still there.

When the two saw that this had potential, they hit it off and decided to do this business together.

Xu Damao thought about it and decided that he had to get Liu Haizhong into this business.

Because he doesn't understand things like steel bars.

Liu Haizhong was a level 7 fitter in a steel rolling mill, so he was definitely more professional than a projectionist like him.

After the two of them had discussed it, they agreed to go home and prepare the funds for starting a business.

After Xu Damao returned, he immediately found Liu Haizhong and told him about the business.

But Liu Hai was a little hesitant after hearing this.

He is seventy years old, so it would be really difficult for him to take out the coffin.

"Uncle, I have decided to do this business. Please think about it. If you are willing, you can come to my room tomorrow night to discuss it. My brother will also come tomorrow."

After saying this, Xu Damao went home.

The next evening, Cui Dake came to Xu Damao's house as agreed.

Seeing that Xu Damao was the only one at home, he asked curiously:

"Brother Damao, didn't you say there was another uncle?"

"He said he needs to think about it. If he doesn't come, we can do it ourselves."

As Xu Damao was speaking, the door of his house was pushed open.

The person who came was Liu Haizhong.

Seeing Liu Haizhong coming in, Xu Damao also smiled and said:

"Uncle, have you thought about this?"

Liu Haizhong smiled somewhat awkwardly.

"Da Mao, I've made up my mind. You're right. The most important thing for a person is to have money. As long as I do something, I won't have to worry about my children not coming back. When the time comes, I'll change my temper, and I won't have to worry about my retirement."

Liu Haizhong also made up his mind.

In recent years, he has not been well-liked in the hospital because of his lameness and what he did back then.

If he can succeed in starting his own business, he will be proud of himself.

"Okay, Uncle. Since you want to join us, then we will be three people in this business. My idea is to invest a total of 50,000 yuan in this business. How many shares do you plan to take?"

Cui Dake thought for a moment and said:

"I can only come up with 15,000, so I'll just take 30%."

Xu Damao looked at Liu Haizhong again and asked:

"What about you, uncle?"

"My entire pension fund is only 10,000 yuan, but I want a 30% stake."

Hearing this, Xu Damao couldn't help but frowned and said:

"Uncle, what you said is a bit unreasonable. We each get as much shares as we pay."

Liu Haizhong waved his hand and said:

"Just listen to me first, and then you'll agree."

"Then you say."

Liu Haizhong then sat down and said:

"Da Mao, you should have heard of me. My apprentice who is a college student is now the director of the branch factory you mentioned. You know, rebar is a hot commodity right now. It will definitely be easier for me to get it from him than for you to find connections. And the price is more advantageous too."

When Xu Damao heard this, his eyes lit up and he asked:

"Is Director Lan from the Third Factory your apprentice?"

Liu Haizhong smiled proudly and said:

"I taught him step by step. I even paid for his college tuition. Just tell me if these conditions and this relationship are good enough."

Although Liu Haizhong is a bad person in many ways, he is very good to his disciples.

The apprentices I brought in back then were also very dedicated and responsible.

This is completely different from Yi Zhonghai's mentality of teaching his apprentices and starving himself to death.

By chance, he produced an apprentice who became a factory manager.

The apprentice was grateful for Liu Haizhong's support, so he would visit him every year.

With this relationship, there would be no problem for Liu Haizhong to ask him to buy a batch of rebar first.

"That's enough! Sir, your connections are enough for a share of that level."

When Xu Damao heard that the biggest problem could be solved, he immediately made the decision.

The three of them finally determined the shares and division of labor.

Xu Damao had four shares, Liu Haizhong and Cui Dake had three shares each.

Liu Haizhong asked his apprentice to discuss the purchase of rebar.

Xu Damao and Cui Dake were responsible for transportation and finding buyers.

After Xu Damao returned, he closed the video hall. He sold the equipment and kept a few collectible tapes. He then borrowed some money from Lao Xu and finally raised the money.

The three of them are determined to make a desperate move this time.

All the money that Xu Damao and Cui Dake had earned through various illegal means over the years was invested.

Liu Haizhong even put all his pension money into it.

He is determined to die if he fails.

In the early days of starting a business, funds were tight and the three of them could only survive by eating cornmeal steamed bread.

Fortunately, the business they are doing happens to be in the hot spot.

After some twists and turns, the rebar business was finally successful.

It is said that if you stand in the right place, even a pig can fly.

When I saw the tens of thousands of dollars in my account.

The three of them were so excited that they almost cried.

Once you have money, it's natural to show it off.

Xu Damao is more direct.

Put on a Pierre Cardin suit, a big gold chain, a Patek Philippe watch, new leather shoes, and get a hairstyle.

Hold a briefcase in your hand.

After getting all the gear, you instantly become a big boss and a successful person.

As for Cui Dake, the first thing he did after making money was to use his connections to buy a few boxes of Master Nan instant noodles.

He has always been obsessed with Nan Yi's affairs.

After buying the box of instant noodles, he poured kerosene on it and burned it all up.

Liu Haizhong was similar. When he found out he had made money, he went straight to custom-make a few suits.

I have to wear a suit every day when I go out.

The family also signed a contract for a telephone and bought the latest model of TV and refrigerator.

In addition, he specially hired an aunt to cook for himself and his wife.

This arrogant attitude made everyone in the courtyard envious.

Even after Yan Jiecheng made money, he was never so arrogant.