Back to the era: My vegetable cellar is modern

Chapter 318 Can I call you sister?
Qin Hao looked at Zhang Qiang who was on the upper bunk. Coincidentally, the other party was looking at him too, so he nodded as a greeting.

This was a nice nod, and Zhang Qiang immediately lay down on the upper bunk and talked to him.

"Hey? Where are you from, brother? I haven't seen you before. Which unit are you from? Or which company?"

He fell asleep when Qin Hao got in the car, and no one mentioned it, so he had no recollection of it.

Basically, we didn’t know each other and had little time to chat because we were all tired from traveling.

Qin Hao glanced at him and replied, "I am a self-employed person in Lin County, Tong City."

When Zhang Qiang heard that he was a self-employed person, he lost interest instantly. "Oh, then go to bed early. We have to ride the bus for ten days!"

After saying that, he just lay down and no one said anything else.

The berths opposite were occupied by gay men, and they were all sleeping alone. No one was interested in chatting and everyone just wanted to take a nap first.

Qin Hao slept on the lower bunk for more than an hour, and when he woke up he heard them chatting.

The three of them didn't lower their voices when they spoke, they spoke at their normal speaking volume, which of course disturbed others.

Qin Hao opened his eyes and half lay there. It was not time to go to bed at night, and he could not blame others for talking too loudly.

"The economic development of Guangdong Province is very fast! I heard that the clothes are very fashionable and there are many foreigners."

"Yes, all kinds of household appliances are very popular now, not like here where they are expensive."

"It's just too troublesome to transport it. It's too expensive to ship it from the coast to Liaoning Province and then transport it by land."

Zhang Qiang sighed and said, "I'm in the clothing business, and this is indeed a problem. I can make money by producing on my own, but I'm not well-informed. And the prices are more than doubled when I get the goods from the south."

The clothing market is huge and does make money.

Qin Hao, for example, benefited from a wave of benefits and made a million dollars a year by producing jeans himself, and this was only sold in the county and city.

Of course, the price of jeans has dropped now, and they only cost a few dozen yuan a set.

Clothing relies on the welfare of the prophet. If you produce it first, you will make money.

For people like them who get news slowly, it will take about half a year for others to follow suit, so they have half a year to make a lot of money.

What everyone is discussing is nothing more than the fact that the economy in the south is good and if you can stay there, you will definitely earn more.

Qin Hao disagreed with this statement. After all, there were huge differences between the north and the south. How could everyone get rich?
Whether it is fighting between businesses or excluding outsiders, doing business in the South is not easy.

Many of them are family businesses, the kind where the whole village does business together. Who would want to cooperate with a outsider like you?

At night, everyone ate on their own. The restaurant on the train was expensive and some of the dishes tasted average. However, since they didn't bring any food, most people still went to the restaurant to eat.

Qin Hao ate the pancakes with green onions, two tea eggs, and drank some hot water. It had been a long time since I had eaten this, and it tasted pretty good.

There are a lot of pancakes in the Northeast, mostly in autumn, and they are usually the dry food people bring when working in the mountains.

When Zhang Qiang came back, he saw him eating a pancake and said with a smile, "Little brother, why don't you go to the restaurant to eat? Although it's a bit expensive, it's warm and delicious!"

People nowadays cannot tell the difference between good and bad tastes, especially those who have never eaten good food. For example, these people are picking their teeth as if they are afraid that others will not know that they are eating meat.

Qin Hao glanced at him calmly and said, "This is good. I don't have much appetite after the car ride, so just a quick bite will do."

Others just thought he was reluctant to go out to eat and didn't say anything.

After these people got on their bunks, Liang Lijuan came over soon after. "You haven't slept yet, have you? I just bought some melon seeds. Come and have some!"

She held the bag over and asked everyone to grab some. There was just over a pound of melon seeds in it, and a handful per person would probably be gone.

When she arrived in front of Qin Hao, it was obvious that Liang Lijuan was a little hesitant, but in the end she gritted her teeth and handed the bag over with a smile.

Qin Hao didn't hesitate and grabbed a handful. "Thank you."

Don't you want to be generous? Then I'll grant your wish.

Liang Lijuan nodded and saw that there was not much left in the bag, not even a handful.

But she didn't show any expression, still smiling and saying to Zhang Qiang on the upper bunk: "Boss Zhang, I heard that your business is quite big? Who in Mei City doesn't know you?"

"You are really young and promising, and you have the courage to do business!"

Her unprovoked praise made everyone understand that she was trying to build relationships.

Zhang Qiang knew it, but he did not give the other person face. After all, he was just a cadre in the unit, how could he compare with the other person's connections?
After thinking for a while, he smiled and replied: "It's all just luck. In business, there are losses and gains. I was just lucky to make some money."

"I'm a few years older than you, can I call you sister?"

"Okay!" Liang Lijuan's eyes lit up. "We all went out together, so we can help each other. If you call me sister, I'll call you Brother Qiang!"

The two of them became closer and closer, while the two people on the opposite side were ignored. It was obvious that Liang Lijuan only came for Zhang Qiang, and the others just took a look at him.

Especially Qin Hao, he was too young. Although he was good-looking, who was too young to do business? I no longer judged a person by his appearance.

You have to use your strength!

A few people chatted, and Qin Hao was just in a daze, or eating melon seeds. When it was almost eight o'clock, Liang Lijuan reluctantly left.

That farewell look was so tearful.

Even Zhang Qiang felt a little fed up and couldn't stand it.

"Mr. Zhang, it seems that Secretary Liang has a very good impression of you!" The person opposite couldn't help but make a joke.

But everyone can see that this is indeed the meaning.

Zhang Qiang knew what was going on and would definitely not admit it to her face. "Stop joking. We are all here to work together and we just get along well! Stop joking with me! Go to bed!"

Everyone gave him face, so naturally they wouldn't say anything to make people unhappy. Now they were praising Zhang Qiang, because they all knew that Zhang Qiang's business was bigger than theirs, so there was no need to offend him, not to mention that they were not in the same industry.

Qin Hao woke up from a nap at just one in the morning. He sighed and thought that this journey was really hard to endure. How could he sit on the train for ten days?

If he hadn't joined the tour group, he might have taken a plane. Of course, taking a plane would also require three days of train ride to get to Liaoning Province.

It’s so inconvenient to go out now!

When Qin Hao stood up and prepared to go to the bathroom, he looked up and found that Zhang Qiang on the upper bunk was gone. He must have gone to the bathroom, otherwise why would he go there so late?

When he reached the connection between the carriages, he heard someone talking.

"Brother Qiang, you are really humorous. Can we go out for a walk alone when we get there? I think we get along well."

"Okay, then it's settled. Let's keep our distance in front of others. Don't you have a family? I'm afraid it will affect you."

"How annoying! What impact can it have? Our relationship is pure!"

Qin Hao recognized that it was Liang Lijuan and Zhang Qiang.

He didn't show up and went straight to the bathroom, where someone just happened to come out.

When he went back, Zhang Qiang had already returned and was tossing and turning on the bed. The journey on the green train was really hard, so the next day they bought playing cards and played poker together.

Occasionally people from other carriages would come over to hang out, it was really boring.

Qin Hao played with them for a while. It was just right for the four of them, so they sat together and played.

"What kind of luck is this? I didn't even get any passing cards!" Li Er frowned in frustration, feeling very uncomfortable.

The poker game is not small, with the maximum winnings or losses being twenty dollars per game. After playing for a whole day, winnings or losses of one or two hundred dollars are very normal.

If you are unlucky, you may lose three or four hundred yuan. It all depends on luck.

Wang Shan sighed and said, "I'm fine. I followed Brother Qiang in the car and got a few back."

Basically, Qin Hao won more when he was with Zhang Qiang. Playing cards not only depends on luck, but also requires some brains.

Ordinary people can't play this game. Only those who have been playing at the card table for a long time can deal with ordinary people.

After Zhang Qiang made money, he went to gamble a lot, playing in various places for ten days, half a day, or even a month. There were too few places like this.

"It's okay. If I win, I'll treat everyone to a drink in the restaurant!" He smiled and didn't take it seriously.

One or two hundred yuan is just the money for food, he won’t take it seriously.

When Qin Hao heard him say that, he deliberately let down his hand in the following card games. He didn't want to win some money to treat his guests.

In the end, after playing for a day, they won twenty yuan, and Zhang Qiang won more than one hundred yuan, so it was his job to treat the guests.

"We agreed to treat you to dinner. Let's go to the restaurant." Zhang Qiang kept his word and took them to the restaurant.

Of course Qin Hao had to go. What was he doing sitting there all morning? Was he just playing with others for nothing? He had to eat!

"I eat braised pork!"

"Then I want pot-fried pork."

It takes time for these two people to order dishes. They don't fry anything during mealtime, but they do have stews like braised pork. They cook a big pot of it in advance and then serve it together at mealtime.

"Ah?" Li Er could only settle for the next best thing, "Then let's have chicken stewed with mushrooms!"

Four people ordered four dishes, two stews and two stir-fried dishes. For the stir-fried dish, Qin Hao ordered stir-fried river shrimps, which tasted delicious.

Zhang Qiang ordered Chinese Cabbage with Black Fungus and Vinegar. This dish is perfect with wine, but drinking is not suitable when eating meat.

"Brother, would you like a glass of white wine or beer?" He turned to look at Qin Hao. This was their first time having a meal together. Before, he and Li Er and the others had only drunk white wine.

Qin Hao looked at the liquor on the shelf, which was all ordinary liquor, and said, "Give me two bottles of beer, I can't drink much."

Normally he drinks 55-proof Laobaigan in Qinjiabaozi, so he definitely can't drink like that with this group of people when he goes out, it's not worth it.

The food was served and many people came to eat one after another.

They were sitting at a table for four, and when they saw Yu Jie coming over, they took the initiative to invite him to eat with them.

Yu Jie waved his hand, "I'll just have dinner with Director Li, you guys drink yours, just drink less!"

He smiled and left with Director Li.

Director Li was in charge of leading their team. He was a gentle man in his early forties, and seemed taciturn and serious.

He is more suitable to be a school principal, as he looks at everyone as if they owe him money.

"Director Li has a lot of connections, but we can't get in touch with him. He never looks happy to anyone." Li Er sighed with some regret.

In addition to gaining experience and finding business, they also want to establish connections so that someone will take care of them when they do business in the future.

Yu Jie is easy to talk to, but he is from the province and doesn't easily make close friends with others. People like him are deep-minded, and even if you want to get along with them, they will keep their distance.

Wang Shan curled his lips and said, "Don't worry about it. There's no point in getting close to people you can't get close to. It'll be worth it if I can find good business in the south this time!"

Everyone thought the same, including Zhang Qiang, but he wanted to build connections. Maybe someone in Mei City would give him face, but it would not work if he left there.

Who would dislike having their business grow bigger? Of course they want more opportunities!
Qin Hao just listened nearby without saying anything. He guessed that these people were of no use to him at all.

Zhang Qiang is in the clothing industry just like him. If they are really related, no one can tell who is better.

"Little brother, what industry are you in?" Zhang Qiang turned around and asked.

He noticed that this person was silent the whole time. At such a young age, it was impossible for him to keep calm. Besides, if he were an ordinary person, he wouldn't go with them, right?
Before, he just thought that Qin Hao was a relative who was sent in to see the world, but after getting along with him today, he felt that this person was not that simple.

Qin Hao put down his chopsticks and replied, "Do some small business, open a store to sell clothes."

Who will tell the truth?
After hearing this, Zhang Qiang suddenly realized why Qin Hao had not spoken to him just now. Was it because he was traveling with him?

But this guy just runs a shop, he runs a clothing factory.

"So we are in the same business. If you are interested in clothing, I can send you some samples from our factory. It will be a win-win cooperation! Our products are also very good."

Zhang Qiang has a businessman's personality. As long as there is a profit relationship, he will leave a way out. For example, if Qin Hao opens a business, he can also buy goods from him.

Qin Hao smiled and nodded without saying anything. He took the business card handed over by the other party and put it in his pocket.

I won't say much after receiving the business card, since he can't use it anyway.

Sure enough, when Zhang Qiang saw him put away the business card, he turned around and started chatting with the other two people with satisfaction.

Not long after they started eating, Liang Lijuan came over again, "Hey, you're all eating. So early?"

She took a quick look and saw that they were all hard dishes.

Qin Hao knew about her relationship with Zhang Qiang, but he didn't take the initiative to give up his seat, nor did he leave early or talk to her.

These two people just come out to show off, but they become quiet when they get home.

"Let's eat together. Get a stool." Zhang Qiang pointed to several stools in the corner, which were used for customers who couldn't sit down.

Liang Lijuan glanced at Qin Hao and said, "Comrade, how about you sit over here? I'm a bit fat and I'm afraid it will affect other people's lives."

Qin Hao laughed when he heard this, "Do you think I'm skinny? I'm 1.8 meters tall and weigh 140 kilograms. Am I not stronger than you?"

Liang Lijuan is indeed a bit fat, only about 130 pounds. She is not ugly by being fat, she just looks plump.

Everyone understood what was said and didn't want to give up their seats.

Wang Shan was sitting at the side, and immediately stood up and said, "Come, come, sit here, I'll be your stool. I'm only 110 yuan, I definitely won't get in your way."

After he said that, he glanced at Zhang Qiang. Seeing that he looked in a good mood, he felt relieved.

It’s worth it that he gave up his position voluntarily!
Liang Lijuan was very unhappy. She looked at Qin Hao again and sat down opposite Qin Hao reluctantly.

(End of this chapter)