Guanzhong Tomb Robbery Notes

Chapter 150 Strength, listen to your story

The purpose of partnering with Mr. Ai in the food business was to lure him into the game.

As long as the joint business is established and the relationship between the two parties deepens, it will be much easier to ask Mr. Ai to help establish antique sales channels in the future.

This is a process of deepening mutual understanding and increasing recognition.

Many brothers and friends start a business together, thinking that brotherhood and friendship can fight against human nature, but in the end the business becomes enemies.

It’s because of the lack of understanding of human nature in the business world.

Another thing is that Mr. Ai is a local boss, and doing business with him is much more convenient in all aspects.

As long as this business can be maintained, it will provide Cui Hao's family with a livelihood.

If anything happens when exploring the caves in Shangluo, his family can still have food to eat thanks to the business cooperation with Mr. Ai.

Finally, it was because of the relationship between Ai Wuzhuang and Zhang Nan.

With this relationship, I believe that even if something happens to us and we are gone, the Ai family will not swallow up our partnership's business.

After considering many factors, I came up with the idea of ​​going into business with Mr. Ai.

Mr. Ai pondered for a moment and said, "It just so happens that I'm also thinking about doing some business. It shouldn't be a problem for me to be in partnership with you."

"But business has its ups and downs, so we have to be upfront about this."

"Don't worry, Mr. Ai. We'll pay for the money, and you'll be in charge of the business management. Any losses will be ours, and any profits we make will be split in half."

"Um?!"

Old Master Ai made a sound of surprise.

He tapped his fingers twice on the armrest of the chair.

"This doesn't feel like a partnership; it feels more like they're sending me money."

"You have a big plan, kid."

I still lack experience.

Thinking of using bribery to manipulate human nature.

But I forgot that Mr. Ai had seen a lot of storms, and he saw at a glance that I was trying to lure him into the game.

If it were someone as greedy as Lao Li or Wang Hu, they would definitely be fascinated by the immediate benefits and would not think deeply about whether this pie in the sky is a good deal or not.

"Mr. Ai..."

I wanted to explain, but Mr. Ai raised his hand to interrupt me.

“It’s going to be a turbulent time.”

“As the saying goes, heroes are made by the times.”

"Brother Chen, you are a trendsetter of the new era. You might even become a hero in the future."

"I, an old man, am willing to play a game with you."

"But before you play, you have to show enough strength."

Judging from what was said, there is a possibility for greater cooperation.

But the prerequisite for cooperation is that I have sufficient strength.

But I don’t know what kind of strength he is talking about.

"Mr. Ai, what strength are you talking about?"

"No matter what kind of business you run, you need someone with money and territory, and this is especially true in the antique business."

"In my old age, besides my eye for appraisal, all I have left is a distribution channel. I guess you want me to help pave the way for you to sell your stuff."

"It's not difficult to say, but it's not easy to say either."

"If you're strong enough, I can help you make the connection. If you're not strong enough... hehe, even if I risk my reputation, it won't help."

Mr. Ai guessed my plan completely.

You all know my ultimate goal without me even saying it.

But I still don’t quite understand his so-called strength.

It would be great if we could dig out some good stuff.

Why does it involve people and territory?

Later I understood the importance of people and territory.

Without people and territory, there is no stable supply of goods, and without a stable supply of goods, it is impossible to build channels.

This is also why the Song family in Luoyang dominated the antique trade in an area or even an entire province.

In fact, it’s not just the Luoyang Song family.

As long as a province or city is rich in ancient tomb resources, there is basically a force that monopolizes the trading channels.

After chatting about some random things, Mr. Ai felt tired and went to bed first.

We also went to sleep in the cleaned room.

Silent all night.

Early the next morning, Grandpa Ai talked to me about selling roasted nuts.

The roasted nuts sold at that time were mainly roasted melon seeds and roasted peanuts.

There is a huge demand for snacks in the city, and as long as they taste good, there is no need to worry about sales.

Just like Nian Guangjiu's Silly Melon Seeds, he made one million yuan by selling melon seeds in 76.

But it was also luck that allowed him to earn so much.

Most people selling roasted nuts can’t make as much money as he does.

"The roasted nuts chef just happened to have one ready-made. It's Old Hu who lives in the front yard. His family's roasted nuts skills are pretty good."

"Then have someone contact vendors in nearby vegetable markets and ask them to sell the products on your behalf."

"Since we're partners, I won't take advantage of you. We'll split the investment money in half..."

Mr. Ai has considered everything from production to sales.

As long as the investment money is in place and the business procedures are completed, you can rent a house, buy raw materials and start production.

"Okay, I'll let Haozi go get the money."

After leaving Ai's house, I pulled Cui Hao aside and said, "Haozi, go get some money and give it to Mr. Ai later."

"You can tell Mr. Ai to ask your sister to come over and help."

"This roasted nuts business can be left to your family as a livelihood."

Cui Hao nodded: "Brother, I understand. I will take care of all the household affairs."

"Then why don't you come back to the village with me?"

"I won't go back. See you at the train station tomorrow afternoon. Let's go to Shangluo together."

My grandfather was sent to Hong Kong for medical treatment, and I don’t even have any family members in the village.

It would be a waste of time to go back.

It would be better to use this time to make more preparations.

"great, see you tomorrow."

After Cui Hao left, I took Jiang Nanle to Northwestern University.

We squatted at the door of the Northwest University canteen, and soon Ai Wuzhuang came to get his meal.

"Sister Ai!" I jumped up and waved.

Ai Wuzhuang was happy when he saw me, but when he saw Jiang Nanle following behind me, his face immediately fell.

"Hey, I haven't seen you for a few days and you've got a little girl by your side. You're quite capable."

Jiang Nanle was stunned for a moment, biting her lip and whispered, "Sister, you misunderstood."

"Yes, yes, Sister Ai, you misunderstood."

"Her name is Jiang Nanle. She is a poor child."

"I want to entrust her to you to help take care of her for a few days."

"What?!" Ai Wuzhuang and Jiang Nanle said in unison.

Both of them widened their eyes and looked at me in disbelief.

"No!" they both said in unison.

Ai Wuzhuang glared at Jiang Nanle: "Don't talk like me!"

"You're the one who imitated me!"

Seeing that the two of them were on the verge of a fight if they continued arguing, I quickly stood in the middle to separate them.

"Sister Ai, calm down and don't make fun of yourself to the people coming and going."

"I'll treat you to a meal. Let's have a good meal at Xi'an Restaurant."

I pulled Ai Wuzhuang to walk out, but she shook her arms violently.

"Do not touch me!"

"I didn't expect you, Chen Shitou, to be such a person!"

"You got yourself into trouble and debt outside, and you asked me to help you take care of it. How dare you say that!"

"I really feel sorry for Nan Nan! What a bastard! Bah!"

I have to say that Ai Wuzhuang has a very hot temper.

She was spoiled by her family and would get angry easily when she saw something she didn't like.

Jiang Nanle retorted unhappily, "He's not a bitch! If you curse at him again, I'll tear your mouth apart!"

Got it!

Jiang Nanle is a stubborn guy with a bad temper.

When these two people meet, it's like sparks meeting oil!

"Stop, stop, stop!"

"Jiang Nan, don't say anything!"

"Sister Ai, let's go over there and talk. I really have no choice but to entrust you with this."

"Hmph!" Ai Wuzhuang rolled his eyes and put his hands on his hips.

"I want to hear your story!"