My 1995 Small Farm.

These past few days have indeed brought one piece of good news after another.

That's just how things are; everything is difficult at the beginning.

But once you find the right path, things will go surprisingly smoothly.

Liang Yuemin followed Chen Ling's 'little strategy' and immediately turned the tide.

This is not to say that Liang Yuemin has no ability at all and only managed to get his business going thanks to Chen Ling.

There's a saying that goes, "When good fortune comes, it's up to you to seize it."

Liang Yuemin clearly has the ability; he does it better than anyone else.

What's even more remarkable is...

His unconditional trust in Chen Ling.

Once business booms, he will not only try to get even closer to Chen Ling.

For example, the instant noodles with braised beef sauce packets were full of elements from Chen Ling's luxurious manor when they were first launched.

That evening, after seeing Chen Ling return, he took the initiative to suggest splitting the money the next day after exchanging only a few words.

Many people want to see Chen Ling because there's a dinner party tomorrow.

That evening, when Chen Ling returned from the lynx and dog farm, he also saw Han Chuang, his second brother-in-law, and a few others.

These past few days, they've been traveling around with Liang Yuemin, which has really broadened their horizons and broadened their horizons. Their spirits and energy are completely different now.

Upon seeing Chen Ling again, he admired him even more than before.

Back in the village, people heard all sorts of things about Chen Ling, but they just thought the kid was capable.

I only realized this after going out for a walk.

This kid isn't just good at things in the village; he'll surpass most people when he goes out into the world.

When the wealthy bosses heard about Chen Ling behind Liang Yuemin, they all gave him a thumbs up. Some of them, after learning about Chen Ling's age and some of his so-called "legendary" stories, muttered curses under their breath, saying things like, "Comparison is the thief of joy. This kid in his early twenties is already so amazing. He's really not giving anyone a chance to live."

Jealousy and even resentment are both possible.

This group of business owners is a mixed bag, and many of them are petty and narrow-minded.

But no matter what, as long as it makes money, they can tolerate it. So what if Chen Ling is young? Even if he's just a seven or eight-year-old kid, they'll still come to his door with smiles and respectfully call him "brother."

Just like the influencer companies that chase traffic in later generations, they swarm in as soon as they smell a bit of potential profit.

However, it wasn't that extreme at this point; it was relatively mild.

Everyone openly says it's for learning, exchange, and a visit.

So, on the first day after the National Day holiday, Chen Ling met with well-known big bosses from nearby provinces and cities, representing all walks of life.

There's no need to look for a place elsewhere.

Just come to Sun Yanhong's restaurant and set up a few tables.

Sun Yanhong's horizons and ambitions have also broadened. In the past, when she met so many big bosses, she would have already gone up to make friends with them.

Now that we've witnessed figures like Leung Yuet-man, we've also seen Chen Ling's terrifying money-making ability during this Hong Kong handover.

Especially now that these big bosses are coming to Chen Ling for help, they're trying to build a relationship with him.

As someone who was in the same boat as Chen Ling, the secret joy she felt was indescribable.

Hearing these people flattering her by calling her Boss Sun or affectionately calling her Sister Hong made her feel incredibly flattered. She moved around the room with a radiant smile, feeling extremely pleased with herself.

Liang Yuemin, on the other hand, is a bit more formal compared to someone like Sun Yanhong.

He has a rather artsy personality and is highly educated, so when he's with his colleagues, he often likes to show off his knowledge and uses a lot of technical jargon.

Nevertheless, Liang Yuemin was clearly more experienced in such situations, and he was quite adept at creating a lively atmosphere when working with Sun Yanhong.

As for Chen Ling...

I felt a bit out of place with these people.

Sun Yanhong and Liang Yuemin would chat with this person for a while, then crack a joke for that person, while Chen Ling simply moved around the scene with a bunch of giggling kids and a few dogs behind him.

It made it seem like he was just there to have fun with the kids.

While taking care of the child, she would occasionally stop to talk to someone and answer their questions.

I didn't drink a single drop of wine.

They didn't really sit down and talk properly.

This wasn't because Chen Ling was deliberately being unconventional.

The main issue is that he's not really comfortable in these kinds of situations.

They don't boast, and they certainly don't flatter or fawn.

Why bother with all that effort?

Moreover, from the moment he learned of the value of the Sun and Moon Grotto, he adhered to only one principle.

That means doing whatever makes you comfortable.

Ultimately, it's not like I'm the one asking for something from others.

I'm not involved in the business world, and I have no intention of seriously doing business.

Without desires or wants, one is naturally fearless.

He definitely wouldn't have come if it weren't for giving face to his good older brother, Liang Yuemin.

Chen Ling's behavior initially caused many people to frown.

They had thought that this young man would at least sit down and have a proper drink with them.

Men, after a few drinks, will quickly become familiar with each other.

Chen Ling is only in his early twenties, and young people like him are even more prone to getting carried away by a few compliments.

Then everyone will be happy.

If we can make money together and make it thrive, isn't that great?

Looking at it now, it seems this kid is really bad at handling things.

He only cared about wandering around with the little kid and the dog, never sitting down, and even when asked to drink, he would use the child as an excuse to refuse.

Seriously, isn't everyone saying this kid knows all sorts of famous writers and professors?
Surely they don't even understand basic social etiquette?

Otherwise, why would anyone be close to a young upstart like him?
Since it's not that they don't understand social etiquette.

That means they've become too capable and have become arrogant...

This is not everyone's opinion, but quite a few people share it.

You're not following the rules. When guests arrive, you don't even sit down. Isn't that being inconsiderate?
Even a powerful figure like Liu Huaqiang has to sit down and have a drink to maintain appearances.

But soon, these people discovered that some of the people who came today seemed to know Chen Ling, and they didn't take Chen Ling's performance seriously. They would pull him aside and start talking, laughing and joking, and even teasing his children.

This made those who were somewhat dissatisfied suppress their thoughts and gather around to listen.

It turned out that some of these people knew Chen Ling from the dogfighting arena.

Some had visited Chenling Village, seen the famous giant turtle, and some had even bought Chenling's puppy.

"Mr. Chen, I'm not making this up, and I'm not just saying nice things to your face. It's just that that little puppy is really too smart, too intelligent..."

As you know, I sometimes have a lot of social engagements and I'm often out and about. After I brought the puppy home, my wife usually takes care of it at home. She said that when the puppy first came home, she just thought it had a good personality and was good-looking. Whenever she called out "moo-moo-moo," the puppy would wag its tail and tentatively walk towards her.

After two days of rest, he became increasingly attached to her.

On the third day, it was as if he could understand what she was saying.

She made a small doghouse for the dog. The dog was clean and didn't smell much, so she put the doghouse outside the bedroom door.

That day, she was about to go to sleep. She had just lain down in bed and turned off the light when the puppy ran over and started whining and acting cute by the bedside.

My wife saw it but couldn't bear to scold the little thing, so she turned on the bedside lamp, got up, reached out and touched it, and said, "Go back to your bed and go to sleep."

Guess what happened.

Hey, the dog really seemed to understand. It barked once, turned around, wagged its little tail, and dashed to its doghouse outside the door.

My wife was stunned.

When she told me, she said that only the bedside lamp was on in the room, and it was very dark. After hearing the little thing bark softly, she could only vaguely see it wriggling its little bottom along the aisle at the foot of the bed and running away.

She was stunned for a long time before she realized that the little thing understood what she was saying.

Overjoyed, he didn't rush to sleep.

I got out of bed and played with the puppy until very late, which meant the little guy didn't get a good night's sleep.

The man's description was so vivid that Chen Ling couldn't help but smile and asked a few more questions.

I learned that the puppy is growing very fast. It's only a little over three months old, but it's already very strong and gets along well with the children and elderly people in the family.

Now the whole family is very fond of that dog. When this guy talked about the dog, he couldn't hide the smile on his face, saying that he had never owned such a good dog.

Sometimes when he's away from home for a long time, he only goes back once a week. When he gets home, the dog is so affectionate with him, climbing on him, rubbing and licking him, whimpering and making noises. It's both heartwarming and frustrating.

Chen Ling could tell that this guy had really grown attached to the dog, so he gave him a few more words of advice: what dogs should eat, what they should avoid eating, and how to use medicine if they had worms.

They were talking.

Some acquaintances, not wanting to be left out, chimed in, talking about their dogs.

They were also puppies bought from Chen Ling's family.

There are three people here today who bought dogs, and they have so much to talk about.

This person said that he put up a children's version of an iron fence outside his bedroom door, but the dog couldn't be stopped and kept crawling in and out every day.

But his dog was also very obedient; when he said no, it would really listen and wouldn't crawl in. Sometimes it would just stand outside the fence, looking longingly, really wanting to come in and play with them.

That's what makes them unable to be ruthless.

The other person said that the puppy they brought home was too lively and had made the child wild too. The child no longer wanted to study and would run around with the puppy every day after coming home, digging holes everywhere, and sometimes even catching mice.

But the child is indeed much happier and more lively than before.

This guy and his wife are divorced. Although they say they're divorced but still live together, the children are still affected.

In addition, when they are all busy, it is difficult for them to take care of their families.

Having a lively and cheerful dog definitely makes the atmosphere at home much better.

……

Some people today are only here to make money. They don't care if Chen Ling is genuinely arrogant or just putting on airs. As long as they can make money, they don't care how arrogant he is.

When the topic turned to dogs, Chen Ling became noticeably more talkative, so I catered to his interests and started discussing dogs.

They even inquired whether Chen Ling's family had any puppies, so they could go and buy a couple of them.

Chen Ling agreed to all such requests and then quoted a very high price.

This isn't about killing people.

He made it clear when he quoted the price that the dog was worth this much, and if you didn't want to keep it anymore, you could return it and he would refund all your money.

This surprised many people, who also thought about what the three people had just said.

That dog does look quite nice.

It is said that good dogs are valuable.

If you raise them well, is there still a chance to make a profit?

Besides, buying it would also help build relationships. In one fell swoop, he would not only become friends with Chen Ling, but also with Liang Yuemin and Sun Yanhong. No matter how you look at it, it's a win-win situation.

Chen Ling had precisely grasped this psychology of theirs.

Those puppies that Zhao Gang brought over would eventually have to be sold.

It doesn't matter who you sell to.

However, you need to give these people a heads-up before selling to them.

If you quote them a high price that will make their mouths water, at least they won't just leave the dog lying around after taking it home, and they won't be buying it purely to make friends in the business world.

……

As for those who harbored some resentment towards Chen Ling, they were all wealthy and influential business owners.

There aren't many people like that. They see Chen Ling talking to those nouveau riche about dogs, hunting, and foreign things.

They asked the three people who had previously bought Chen Ling's puppy, as well as several dog fighters.

These people didn't hide anything, only saying that Chen Ling was just like that.

He was the same way in the village, even more so. He rarely went out specifically to make money unless outsiders came to him.

Even this time, it was for his brother-in-law and his best friend.

They created a gimmick specifically related to the 'reunification of Hong Kong Island', and then the products sold like hotcakes.

Liang Yuemin just happened to be there.

It's not number one yet.

According to these insiders, Liang Yuemin himself admitted that if his younger brother hadn't mentioned it during a casual chat, he really wouldn't have been able to catch this express train.

In short, Chen Ling, this young man, doesn't care much about anything except eating, drinking, having fun, and enjoying life with his wife, children, and a warm bed.

The dogfighters were even more direct, saying that they had clashed with Chen Ling and had been beaten by him.

"What nonsense is this? What's there to brag about when you get beaten up?"

These big bosses who were dissatisfied with Chen Ling were speechless. How could he be so proud after being beaten up?

But the dogfighters didn't care what they were muttering about; they just sat down at a table and started chatting.

"Brother Chen's dogs are really good. That black dog king is as big as a lion. Just thinking about it makes me excited."

"Keep your voice down, he doesn't do dog fighting."

"What's there to be afraid of? Didn't we have a good talk with Brother Chen last time we drank together? Anyway, we became friends after a fight, and Brother Chen isn't a petty person."

"Indeed, you can't avoid hanging around him; the country doesn't even have regulations against dog fighting."

"Yes, we usually don't provoke him. He hits really hard, and he's ruthless."

"..."

The other big bosses nearby were once again filled with questions. What were they talking about this time? Wasn't today supposed to be about doing business? Why were they talking about dogs?

This isn't a dogfighting contest, you idiot.

Just as they had this idea, a group of people surrounding Chen Ling suddenly burst into cheers, followed by thunderous applause.

They quickly went over to listen.

I later learned that Chen Ling had gotten carried away talking about dogs, but they couldn't keep talking about dogs, so they started talking about everything from children to everyday life, and finally got to today's main topic.

Liang Yuemin also said that in addition to the instant noodles with sauce packets, Chen Ling will also be involved in their various beverages, especially cola, to contribute to building a national beverage brand.

They know about the braised beef noodles with the sauce packet.

It's only been a few days, and it's already selling like hotcakes.

It is said—no, not just said, it's true—that people are now even lining up outside Liang Yuemin's factory to wait for their goods.

Whoever gets the goods from Liang Yuemin now makes money.

You could find them in stores before, but now they're gone as soon as they're put on the shelves.

It's such an exaggeration.

Who wouldn't be envious?

Now this kid is going after the drinks.

If it were like this braised beef noodle soup, then...

Wow, I'm so envious! Why don't we have a younger brother like that?

Why not just ambush him halfway through and rob him in a sack?

Didn't he just say he doesn't like the hard work and running around to make money? Why bother with all this?

For a moment, the big bosses were in a state of confusion.

But considering his own situation, he had no choice but to step forward, hand over his business card, and chat with Chen Ling for a bit.

During their conversation, they discovered that this young man was quite knowledgeable.

For example, the saying "a pig in the wind" is so damn right, so damn apt.

Then all dissatisfaction disappeared, and gradually sincerity and enthusiasm began to emerge.

Chen Ling could manage a few simple words, but he couldn't stand having to do this with so many people like in a meeting, so he would slack off whenever he had a chance.

After that, they pushed all the responsibility onto Liang Yuemin and Sun Yanhong, and even had Han Chuang and the others introduce them to people.

Chen Ling was just going through the motions today. Everyone was so busy during the National Day holiday, making their businesses so successful, and they still gave him so much money. He felt a little guilty.

I didn't expect that today's performance, after a few simple words, would be even better than Liang Yuemin's.

I can't say any more, or I'll give myself away.

It's tiring and annoying too.

Actually, he also felt that today's scene was a bit far-fetched, but thinking about what he had heard about how some of the experiences of big and small horses were even more magical, his own was really just a small scene within a small scene.

Sometimes, what you ask for doesn't come, and what you don't ask for comes to you. There's really nothing you can do about it. (End of Chapter)