Wandering the world of film and television begins with the golden years

Before we knew it, the day for the electronics store to open arrived.

Actually, this progress is already quite fast.

Li Haoyu decided to name his first store "YiMai" (易买).

It means: It's easy to buy anything.

Li Haoyu thought the name was good; it was simple, easy to understand, and easy to remember.

Accompanied by the sound of firecrackers, two lifelike "lions" displayed two large red banners in the air, followed by a lively band playing gongs and drums.

This group of people is a professional performance team that Li Haoyu hired at great expense; each of them is quite skilled.

Anyway, the scene was lively enough.

The crowd of onlookers packed the entire street to the point of being impassable.

Besides that, Li Haoyu didn't organize too many fancy promotional activities or create any gimmicks or marketing campaigns, because they were meaningless for YiMai at the moment.

Extensive advertising might sell a few more items, but it certainly won't sell many. The market is still limited, and only a small percentage of people can afford home appliances.

Those who are meant to buy will eventually come; this will only be icing on the cake. In reality, the supply of home appliances is still quite tight, but Li Haoyu has secured direct access to the source.

Retail is just Li Haoyu's first step.

Once everyone recognizes the YiMai brand, corporate group purchases will become the main focus.

After all, state-owned enterprises in this era hadn't weakened. Workers at this time were not only physically strong, but also among the wealthiest. If they could successfully acquire them, they wouldn't have to worry about YiMai for a while.

Li Haoyu is planning his future business empire.

But Zhou Bingkun made a special trip over there.

It was said that a group of people had come specifically to offer their congratulations, and they were even carrying gifts. However, there were also a few burly men who looked menacing and didn't seem like good people.

This made Li Haoyu mutter to himself.

Could it be that I've unknowingly offended someone?

Li Haoyu was initially quite puzzled, as no one should have come to congratulate him. His life here was very regular; he spent his time chasing girls and writing books, without bothering anyone or having many friends.

However, when soldiers come, generals will block them; when water comes, earth will dam it.

He was also curious about who this person was.

So Li Haoyu went to the door himself.

Then they heard something coming from the doorway.

"Congratulations on your grand opening! I never expected you to cause such a stir in just a few days."

Li Haoyu looked up.

He thought it was someone else, but it turned out to be Wu Mei.

It's true what they say, speak of the devil and he appears; I had just thought of her a few days ago, and now she's come knocking on my door.

At this moment, the newly hired female shop assistants in the store were also stunned.

It turns out this person really was an acquaintance of the boss.

They just stood there dumbfounded.

Actually, you can't blame them, because most of them are recent graduates. Li Haoyu gave them a simple training and they started working.

In addition, Wu Zetian was indeed too stunning.

Appearance, temperament, charm... all of them are top-notch.

Wu Mei wore a long dress, making her radiant and exuding confidence.

As Li Haoyu appeared, Wu Mei's face instantly lit up with a gentle smile, like a blooming fiery red rose, leaving everyone around her stunned.

Li Haoyu waved his hand, "It's just a small matter, how could I trouble you to make a special trip?"

Li Haoyu felt that Wu Mei's visit this time...

It's definitely not just a simple congratulation to myself.

In the eyes of the shop assistants, Wu Mei was clearly not an ordinary woman.

Similarly, in Wu Mei's eyes, Li Haoyu was shrouded in mystery.

She was practically a local bigwig in the Guangzi area, and since Li Haoyu hadn't been deliberately hiding things from her recently, she easily found out about him.

Li Haoyu noticed that the surrounding discussions were quite loud.

More importantly, if Zhou Rong and Zheng Juan saw Wu Mei later, he wouldn't be able to explain it. After all, in a girl's eyes, Wu Mei didn't look like a respectable girl at all.

Li Haoyu said, "This isn't the place to chat. Shall we talk in the office?"

Wu Mei's smile grew even brighter.

"I've been waiting for you to say that. The way these people look at me is so annoying. They're not worthy. You're the only one here who's even remotely qualified."

After saying that, Wu Mei had already walked ahead.

Li Haoyu shook his head helplessly.

This person is truly a born seductress.

He followed.

Li Haoyu had just closed the office door.

Wu Mei blocked Li Haoyu at the doorway, casually placing one hand between the door and Li Haoyu's waist. Her face was also pressed against Li Haoyu's shoulder.

Wu Mei spoke in a soft but clearly audible voice.

"It's all your fault for making me come all this way again. I'm really exhausted."

Li Haoyu didn't hold back either.

He went straight at it head-on.

Their faces got even closer together.

A flash of panic crossed Wu Mei's eyes.

Li Haoyu wasn't like this last time, why is he being so reckless this time?

Seeing Wu Mei's subtle actions, Li Haoyu knew that she was also a little scared.

Despite Wu Mei's exaggerated performance, she may not have much real-world experience, and even if she did, she couldn't compare to Li Haoyu, a seasoned veteran.

Li Haoyu stopped pressing the matter and moved away from Wu Mei to sit in his office chair. "No one visits without a reason. Miss Wu, you must have something to discuss with me."

Wu Mei was as enthusiastic as ever. "Since that's the case, I don't want to beat around the bush. I have something I'd like to ask you for help with."

This puzzled Li Haoyu. Given Wu Mei's family background, why would she need his help?

If she couldn't do it, I doubt I could do it now either.

Then the claim of helping becomes very difficult to substantiate.

Li Haoyu quietly looked at Wu Mei. (The rest of the text appears to be gibberish and unrelated.)

He waited for her to take the initiative to express her needs.

"Well, I've had some spare cash lately. Seeing how well your appliance store is doing, could I join in?"

"Please, I'm begging you, is that alright?"

Wu Mei spoke with confidence and without the slightest embarrassment.

"It's not good enough, I refuse."

Li Haoyu answered quickly after hearing the answer.

From a purely business perspective...

This isn't actually a bad thing. With sufficient capital injection and the involvement of influential local figures, the initial development of E-commerce will be accelerated considerably.

However, those who offer unsolicited favors are either up to no good or are thieves.

Not to mention the pie that's been delivered to your door.

Li Haoyu glanced at Wu Mei.

He added in his mind: A girl who is this pretty is even more suspicious.

Beautiful women are the best at deceiving people.

Although their last meeting sparked a little flirtation, to say there was any deep affection between them would be pure nonsense.

Li Haoyu was at most lusting after Wu Mei's body.

He was well aware of this.

……

At this moment, Li Haoyu no longer regarded Wu Mei as a woman.

He was simply considering it from the perspective of a business partner.

Business partners require even more careful selection: business partners without shared interests are likely to be the first to stab you in the back when problems arise.

Such examples are all too common in the brutal world of business competition.

Countless founders have been ousted, and some long-time subordinates have even resorted to poisoning to preserve their power. Reality is often far more absurd than fiction...

Wu Mei was silent for a few seconds, but continued speaking.

"Please, I beg you, only you can help me with this."

She's not someone who gives up easily.

She pleaded again as soon as she was rejected.

However, this was within Li Haoyu's expectations.

He couldn't help but shake his head and smile.

This girl is really shameless.

"Forget about this. My business is small, I probably can't help you much. Besides, this kind of business isn't suitable for you. Why don't you choose something easier?"

"How about this, I'll introduce you to someone suitable in the future."

"Is this alright now?"

Li Haoyu said calmly.

This time, Wu Mei was genuinely angry.

He could even hear Wu Mei's breathing become rapid and heavy.

Wu Mei had actually anticipated that Li Haoyu would refuse.

But she didn't expect Li Haoyu to refuse her several times in such a short period of time.

Does she have no pride?

Besides, he didn't even listen to his own conditions. Why would anyone refuse money that's been offered to them?

He probably doesn't have much money either.

"At least listen to my conditions before you refuse."

Wu Mei said with a puzzled look.

Li Haoyu shook his head. "What's so good about this? The more money you have, the more uncomfortable you'll feel listening to it. You're happier when you know nothing."

"I appreciate your kindness, but I must decline this suggestion. Besides, the closer our relationship, the less likely we are to do business together."

"You've seen this kind of thing quite a bit, so I don't need to say more."

Li Haoyu still refused.

However, this time his tone was noticeably gentler.

It takes courage to refuse someone, especially to refuse them multiple times in a short period of time, especially when the other person is such a charming and beautiful girl.

This actually requires a lot of courage.

However, Wu Mei clearly had no intention of giving up so easily.

"Why don't you think about it again? If things go well, I can even introduce you to my best friend?"

"oh."

Li Haoyu couldn't help but speak up.

Wu Mei noticed that Li Haoyu had become interested.

She immediately perked up.

It turns out that Li Haoyu wasn't greedy for money, but lustful.

That's easy to solve. "They're all proper young ladies from respectable families, and each one of them is quite beautiful. You know, even my best friends aren't exactly unattractive."

She got more and more excited as she spoke, and even her tone of voice changed.

Li Haoyu joked, "I'm not really interested in that. Isn't it enough that you're here?"

The flattery couldn't be more obvious.

Wu Mei couldn't help but roll her eyes at Li Haoyu. "I'm happy that you praise me like that, but I'd be even happier if you said the same thing to them."

However, Li Haoyu then changed the subject.

"But I'm still quite curious, who exactly are your girlfriends?"

These are indeed Li Haoyu's true feelings.

Are rich and beautiful women flocking together?

A top-tier lady from a prominent family?

Or a rebellious girl like Wu Mei.

This kind of second-generation best friend circle is still an unknown territory for Li Haoyu.

Wu Mei casually said, "That depends on what kind of girl you like. Let me give you a hint: there's a really dashing one, currently in the army, named Wan Jun."

"There's another one, Xie Xin, from a merchant family. The last one is a true lady of high society, but recently her family has encountered some misfortunes. Let's not talk about her for now..."

Li Haoyu originally took it as a joke.

But the more I listened to the last girl, the more something seemed off. She had experienced family troubles, was from a well-to-do family, and was a friend of a second-generation rich kid.

Could this be Hao Dongmei?

Hao Dongmei's father is probably still not exonerated. After all, this circle is only so big; someone can't just appear out of thin air.

Li Haoyu was very interested, but he couldn't ask directly.

That would make the target too obvious.

Li Haoyu's eyes darted around: "Are you really planning to sacrifice your best friend to achieve your evil goals? That's so unfair of you."

Wu Mei smiled and said calmly.

"Don't get your hopes up. At most, I'll arrange a meeting for you two. How far things develop between you is your own business."

"If you can get them pregnant, that's your skill. I'm just their friend, not their mother. Do I need to teach them how to date?"

"Besides, whether they'll even like you is another matter. Just look at how you've been making excuses when I asked you for a small favor. A petty guy like you isn't popular."

"They might not even be able to say a few words before they reject you outright. If you change your mind and agree now, maybe I can put in a good word for you with them."

Li Haoyu: ……

In fact, Wu Zetian was right when she said that.

In Zhou Rong and Zheng Juan's eyes, being a bestselling author is probably already a very remarkable thing.

But in the eyes of Wu Mei's group of close friends, this identity might not necessarily be a good thing. Unless the other party is also love-struck or a purely artistic young woman.

Nowadays, even the most basic requirement of being a good match in terms of social standing is not met. Most men are looking for partners who are "downwardly compatible," meaning they generally seek out women who are slightly inferior to them in various aspects.

These benefits contribute to the continued development of the relationship. Men are more easily satisfied with their possessiveness, sense of accomplishment, control, and leadership. Women are more easily satisfied with their feelings of admiration and support…

Women's criteria for choosing a partner are exactly the opposite.

They are basically all drawn to the strong and follow them.

"It doesn't matter, I can win them over with my looks."

"At worst, I can tell a few more jokes to provide them with plenty of emotional support."

"If none of them like me, I can actually settle for someone else. You and I can also consider it."

Li Haoyu then laughed and made fun of Wu Mei again.

Wu Mei: ………

Can't you be a decent human being?

I repeatedly refuse your requests for help, and I'm ruthless in offering you cheap deals. It's like I'm not good enough for you at all.

She said in a low voice, "Sometimes people really can't go too far, or they'll really get into trouble for what they say."

Li Haoyu saw that Wu Mei's face was as cold as ice.

Instead, he smiled slightly.

Only then did Wu Mei finally reveal her true feelings.

This kind of girl is too fond of pretending and will never easily show her true self. If Li Haoyu really takes Wu Mei's portrayal seriously, then he will only be the one who suffers.

These kinds of girls are often both sensitive and fragile.

They don't easily reveal their true selves.

Wu Mei then saw Li Haoyu, who had a calm expression on his face.

She immediately thought of Li Haoyu, who had deliberately tested her earlier.

Wu Mei grew up in that circle.

Actually, I know these things very well.

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