Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 192 Famicom (It's so annoying for a bored person to look for books to read +9)

Actually, Xiaowei and his friends didn't need many machines. The big ones were a dough mixer, a pasta press, a proofing box, and an oven. The rest were just some small gadgets like knives, molds, tracing paper, and paper trays, which weren't worth much. In total, it cost a little over ten thousand yuan.

They declined Han San's invitation to have drinks together at noon, and the four of them took the contract, got into the car, and drove to Yingpan Cold Storage.

In the car.

As Chen Hui drove, he asked, "Xiao Wei, what were you and Han San talking about just now?" Chen Xiao and Xia Maosheng also looked at Xiao Wei.

Xiao Wei waved the contract in his hand and said, "It's this term. He didn't expect us to sign a nine-year contract with him. He probably thought it would be over in a year, so it was quite a surprise."

Chen Xiao asked, "Isn't it better the longer it takes?"

Xiao Wei nodded and said, "The longer it goes on, the better for him. There's no difference between us, or rather, we might even earn less money, which is why he was surprised."

Chen Hui turned his head and asked, "Why? Just tell me already, aren't you making me anxious?"

The three of them shouted to Chen Hui in unison, "Watch out!" It was really scary to look back while driving.

Xiao Wei said, "Actually, at first I was thinking of just signing a one-year contract. You see, in a year, we'll be familiar with the craftsmen in eastern Guangdong, and we'll understand all the machinery, equipment, raw materials, and auxiliary materials, right? Normally, we'd definitely kick Han San out and work with the people in eastern Guangdong ourselves, right?"

The three of them nodded in unison, and Chen Xiao suddenly realized, "Oh, so without Han San, we can earn even more! Yeah, why don't we do it that way?"

Xiao Wei shook his head and said, "It's not worth it. How much more can we earn? We're not professionals in this field, and we don't plan to open an additives shop. Who has time to keep running all over eastern Guangdong? You guys would have to go, finding goods, inspecting goods, ordering goods, holding meetings, and settling payments. It's a lot of hassle. Besides, Han San'er's business has grown so big already. Doesn't he have any connections? We'll end up as enemies. It's not worth it. We won't rely on this in the future, so why get involved? I think it's more worthwhile to just hand him over."

The three men seemed lost in thought, and the car fell silent. After a while, Chen Hui nodded in the front: "It's a good deal. We've saved money on the machine. How can he possibly charge us high prices when we open our own shop?"

Xiao Wei nodded and said, "He definitely wouldn't dare make money off the stuff we use in our own shop, so this is worth it for us. And to be honest, overall we're actually the ones who benefit. Now, if you're asked to find the installer and contact the equipment yourselves, can you get this shift up? When can you get it up and running?"

The three of them nodded in unison, understanding.

Chen Hui shook his head and said, "I've learned it. This is what my dad always tells me about mutual benefit. Only through mutual benefit can there be mutual benefit."

After a while, the initial excitement wore off, and everyone got excited again. Chen Hui said, "The thought of picking up money for free made me want to shout out loud a few times, haha."

Chen Xiao laughed and scolded, "Stop showing off! It's not like you found money lying around, what are you so excited about?"

Chen Hui laughed and said, "Can't control yourself? Aren't you excited? Who can control this thing?"

Xiao Wei said, "Let's let it go this time. If we can sign a long-term supply agreement like Uncle Chen said, then Xiao Hui, you can go next time. You can keep the money then. Lao Xia and I have to stay there and we're afraid we won't have time to come back."

Chen Hui asked, "Why are you running away after signing the contract?"

Xiao Wei said, "We need to confirm the delivery time, and whether the style needs to be changed. We have to run around for delivery and payment, and you'll have to find a truck to haul the goods."

Chen Hui said, "Oh, I see. Got it. No problem, I'll take care of it. But forget about the money. Just cover whatever you want to do when we go out shopping, eating, drinking, playing, or buying things. Right, Lao Xia?"

Xia Maosheng nodded and said, "Okay, I have no objection."

Xiao Wei laughed and said, "Okay, I'll cover all our food, drinks, and entertainment, and I'll even cover our clothes, alright?"

Chen Xiao clasped his hands together in front of his chest and said, "Let's go shopping! I'm going to buy, buy, buy! There are so many things I've been wanting to keep. You're so cool!"

Xiao Wei said, "After we finish signing here and get the money, let's go buy a few pagers. We'll need them right now."

Xia Maosheng said, "Longcheng doesn't have any paging services, what's the point of buying one?"

Chen Xiao said, "It's going to open soon, probably next year or the year after. Besides, it'll be useful once it's in Fengtian, so you guys can't come back less often, can you?"

Xia Maosheng thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "Okay, let's buy it. It'll look pretty cool wearing it anyway."

Chen Hui said, "Let's buy two game consoles. My dad has always told me not to."

Xiao Wei asked, "What game console?"

Xia Maosheng said, "I know, I've played it. I played it on the TV. I especially liked the duck-shooting game. Xiaohui, which one do you like to shoot?"

Chen Hui said, "Contra, Double Dragon, Red Fortress, and Mushroom Man—I think all those games are pretty fun, but my dad never lets me play them."

Xiao Wei asked Chen Xiao, "Do you know?"

Chen Xiao nodded and said, "They sell it in our mall. All our goods come from there. How could I not know? I have some at home."

Chen Hui turned his head and asked, "Why didn't you mention that you had one at home? Why won't I play with it?"

Chen Xiao said, "I'm not playing, that's my brother's. If you turn back again, believe me, I'll strangle you."

Xiao Wei said, "If it's fun, let's buy two. One here, and one in Longcheng. What's it called? How much does it cost?"

Chen Hui said, "A Famicom, a few hundred yuan."

Chen Xiao nodded and said, "Yes, they're called Famicoms. Those that cost a few hundred yuan are all made in Taiwan, like Shengtian or Xiaotiancai, and there's also the domestic Little Tyrant. Genuine Nintendo consoles cost a little over a thousand yuan."

Xiao Wei asked, "Which one is better?"

Chen Xiao shook his head and said, "There's not much difference in use, except that the Taiwanese and domestic versions are just pirated Japanese products."

Xiao Wei nodded and said, "Then let's buy domestic brands. By the way, Lao Xia, don't we also need to buy a TV, washing machine, refrigerator, and stuff like that?"

Xia Maosheng said, "I won't be staying there for long. If you're staying there longer and want to use it, just buy it. It's not like you can't afford it."

Xiao Wei said, "Okay, then I'll plan and buy them myself. I need to buy a refrigerator and a washing machine, and a TV too. Oh dear, how many TVs should I buy?"

Chen Hui said, "Just buy one, a big, colorful one, and put it in the living room."

Xiao Wei paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Oh right, there's a living room. I was just thinking about whether each family should have one, damn it."

Xia Maosheng said, "You've made some money, aren't you? Show off." Chen Hui chuckled in front of him.

After driving across the Hunhe Bridge, we arrived at Yingpan a little further ahead. On the red brick wall by the roadside, there were two large blue characters that read "Cold Storage." Chen Hui said, "This is it." He turned around and drove in.

The car came to a stop, and several people got out. They looked around and saw that the cold storage was very tall, about three stories high. On the right was a row of single-story buildings with an iron gate and a small sign that read "Donglaishun Processing Center". The group walked over.

(End of this chapter)