Star Tycoon

Chapter 71 Racing
Jiang Junqing was completely taken aback by Tian Ersan's wealth.

"Where did he get so much money? You can't make that much money selling canned goods..."

Jiang Junqing had some understanding of the canned food industry and was also familiar with several profitable businesses in the city.

The municipal government will know immediately which industries are profitable.

Jiang Junqing frowned, trying to guess how Tian Ersan earned those twenty or thirty million yuan.

"Did he take money from foreigners?"

Jiang Junqing found the most reasonable guess.

Thinking about this, Jiang Junqing felt that there was a big problem and quickly called the office director.

"Investigate the source of Tian Ersan's funds; there's something wrong with his money! Where did the more than 20 million come from? Did the city deliver the promised 5 million?"

The office director replied, "The five million hasn't been paid yet. He hasn't mentioned it. The twenty million should have come from selling goods. He sold two million bottles of canned goods in the first two days after he arrived in our city, and then another two or three million bottles of canned goods in the past two weeks. Add to that the clothes he sold these past few days, and it's close to twenty million."

What Jiang Junqing thought was the most impossible thing turned out to be the most correct answer.

"Selling canned food is so profitable?" Jiang Junqing was still somewhat skeptical, still feeling that Tian Ersan might have received money from foreign forces.

The office director replied, "Our city's canneries have mentioned this. For a 15-yuan can, Tian Ersan takes 8 yuan himself. The canneries are responsible for shipping, packaging, and producing the cans, and they only take 7 yuan from inside. Tian Ersan can take the lion's share from the office without even touching the cans."

Jiang Junqing always thought that the canned food business was just about making a hard-earned living, and that making two or three yuan per can was considered good.

Upon hearing the price of eight yuan, it became clear that this poor young man, Tian Ersan, was actually making a fortune!
Because of his orphan persona, Tian Ersan is generally regarded as a miserable young man.

He was an orphan from a small agricultural county in Zhongzhou Province, which gave him a kind of simple and honest impression. In addition, he wore cheap clothes, did not use cosmetics, did not style his hair or wear designer brands, and spent all day alone in a small dark room, sitting in front of the computer chatting and rambling with everyone.

To everyone's surprise, this guy quietly became a multi-millionaire!
"That kid's a really good actor!!"

Jiang Junqing felt that he had underestimated Tian Ersan. This guy definitely did it on purpose and had a plan to earn 20 to 30 million!
The office director noticed that Jiang Junqing was silent, so he carefully said, "I don't know exactly how much money he has. I'll look into it and give you the report tomorrow."

Jiang Junqing glanced at the sky outside; it was already six or seven o'clock.

Give it to me today! Anytime is fine!

"Yes!"

After the office director agreed, Jiang Junqing put down the phone and pondered.

Jiang Junqing glanced at the sunset outside again, feeling as if he was racing against time and against Tian Ersan, but was about to lose.

Not long after, Secretary Chen returned with the clothing company's reply: They could do it.

Jiang Junqing was overjoyed and quickly and happily called Tian Ersan.

If textile factories in Donghai City can do this business, then this business can definitely be extended to businesses in their own area.

Having an additional large company employing thousands of people out of thin air is a great thing for Jiang Junqing.

With a wide smile on his face, Jiang Junqing quickly called Tian Ersan.

"Xiaotian, I've asked the clothing company, and they said they can make them, for five yuan a piece!"

Tian Ersan quickly asked, "Can you make one for three yuan?"

For a second, the old man's mind went blank.

He probably hadn't heard such words in a long time, nor had he met someone like Tian Ersan.

"What?" Jiang Junqing's smile froze and disappeared without her noticing.

Tian Ersan's honest and simple voice was still speaking on the phone.

“A clothing company from eastern Guangdong just contacted me for a collaboration. I don’t know how they got my phone number. They said it’s three yuan per piece, and if the quantity exceeds 500,000, it can be lower, even two yuan and ninety cents. If it exceeds one million pieces, they can supply at two yuan and seventy cents.”

"Judging from their tone, I felt they could get it down to 2.5 yuan." That's a lie.

It would be strange if someone in business didn't lie.

Jiang Junqing was stunned and subconsciously believed Tian Ersan's words because the price was too outrageous and didn't seem like a lie.

"What kind of clothes are these that are so cheap? Three yuan? There weren't even clothes this cheap more than ten years ago!"

Tian Ersan replied, "The garment companies are all located in the southeastern coastal areas. Although there are textile companies in every city, the price advantage is definitely stronger in the south, which is why many garment groups are located in the south."

"The workers in Donghai City are all from the city. They can't compete with the garment workers in small workshops in the south, nor with the women left behind in Tao County."

"How about this: imported cotton is much cheaper than local cotton. Even if it's shipped over, it's still cheaper than local cotton. Donghai City can import cotton from abroad, process it into cotton thread, fabric, and dyeing, and then I can buy it and send it to Taoxian County for processing."

"Tao County is located in a central province, so shipping is more convenient."

In reality, the textile workers and machines of large local enterprises could definitely outcompete the handicraft workshops in Taoyuan County.

Textile factories can also take out loans, or even run the business at a loss.

Jiang Junqing and the people in the city and province would support this, and it wouldn't matter if they lost some money, as long as they couldn't let Tian Ersan and this business go to Zhongzhou Province.

However, Tian Ersan's attitude was also very clear.

This deal will definitely go to Tao County.

Jiang Junqing understood this point, and he also realized that Tian Ersan might not have just answered the phone, but rather that he never intended to give them too much business in the first place.

Offering one condition at the beginning and then adding another is clearly a polite way of refusing.

If it were yesterday at this time, Jiang Junqing would definitely have said more, patiently educating and persuading Tian Ersan.

But it's too late now.

If they had spoken up for Tian Ersan when he was criticized by the media yesterday, they would have had the confidence to talk to him now.

Even if he could do it all over again, he couldn't do that. Jiang Junqing couldn't interfere with those media outlets and educational institutions; his influence was limited.

None of the critics of Tian Ersan came from Shandong Province media outlets…

They're either from the capital or from the south.

Even the provincial authorities can only ask these media outlets to delete their posts and stop causing trouble; they don't have the power to make them apologize.

Jiang Junqing represents China, and so do the media outlets; neither side will be involved in the other's business.

"Alright, let's do it that way then." Jiang Junqing said kindly, "Boss Tian is not only good at writing poetry, but also at doing business. You will definitely be the outstanding entrepreneur representative of Donghai City in the future!"

Tian Ersan laughed and said, "No need, I don't want those titles. If Taoxian County could provide security, I would definitely stay at home and not want to go anywhere. I don't like socializing or participating in any activities. I feel very tired of having to smile all the time."

Jiang Junqing comforted him, saying, "Young people should be energetic and have a fighting spirit!"

Tian Ersan wouldn't work that hard, much less for Jiang Junqing's future.

If this old bastard runs away, am I supposed to follow him and be his lackey and moneybag?

Tian Ersan had a clear understanding of himself and others, and his cooperation with Jiang Junqing was limited to what he had achieved.

"Yes! I'm busy with business matters right now, and I need to coordinate business matters with Zhongzhou Province later."

"Then you go ahead and do your work."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Junqing looked at the setting sun outside. This time, they had lost.

(End of this chapter)