Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 425 One must remain calm and composed when doing things.

Xia Maosheng was serving his wife a meal. Geng Hui was pregnant and didn't want to eat some things, but she was too embarrassed to say so, so he picked out some for her and put them on her plate. He said, "Not counting me and Xiao Hui, it's no big deal for Xiao Wei to take another hundred or two hundred thousand. Don't worry about the money."

Li Weibing said, "At most, the two of us can scrape together a hundred thousand or so. To be honest, we'd feel uncomfortable if we took too little, but it's not the same if we took too much."

Xiao Wei said, "How about this, you guys take over the whole place, and I'll lend you 500,000 yuan. After you pay me back, you can split it. My brother will get 30%, and you two will get 70%."

Wang Gang said, "What kind of deal is that? My guards and I will contribute 200,000, you contribute 300,000, and we'll cover the cost of the land. The army will take 40%, and my guards and I will split the remaining 60%. Is that acceptable?"

Xiao Wei said, "Okay, if we're going to cooperate, we should all feel comfortable with each other. Besides, my brother can't help much with his work, so it's really not appropriate for him to take too much."

Wang Gang asked, "Where are we going to get 200,000 yuan?"

Li Weibing pointed at Xiaowei with his chopsticks and said, "Let's build that house for him. Xiaowei will give us 300,000 yuan and earn over 100,000 yuan. Isn't that enough? There's even more to it."

Wang Gang slapped his thigh again and said, "I forgot about that. Xiao Wei, you're a man of principle. To be honest, even if the two of us bought this place and resold it, we might not make as much as we did building these houses for you. This is really something, I'm really sorry."

Xiao Wei laughed and said, "So you still have to find a legitimate way to make money. Being honest and upright doesn't necessarily mean you'll earn less."

Wang Gang asked, "Can I ask? What are you planning to do with this building?"

Xiao Wei said, "You definitely won't believe me if I told you. The three of us just heard there were buildings for sale. We haven't really thought about what to do with them yet. Anyway, once we buy them, they're ours. They won't go to waste, so we won't lose money. We plan to demolish these three buildings and build one big one next year or the year after. We'll see what we do with them then."

Li Weibing asked, "Taking out 900,000 yuan at once won't affect your business over there? And you haven't even thought about what to do with it? You guys are really bold."

Xiao Wei said, "This money is just spare cash; it's just sitting there. You won't think that way when you have it in your hands later."

Wang Gang glanced at Li Weibing and said, "Being rich is really awesome."

Xia Maosheng said, "When you have spare money in the future, I suggest you buy houses and shops in Huanglongfu and Fengtian. It's better than leaving it idle. You can get more interest by depositing it in the bank."

Li Weibing said, "Oh dear, what you're saying is too far-fetched. Let's settle the business first before dreaming. The Santana we got was a second-hand one from someone else. To be honest, it's just for showing off in front of ordinary people. Every time we go to Huanglong, we make those bastards look pathetic."

Xiao Wei smiled and said, "Don't rush. You can't be in a hurry to make money, and don't always think that you can get rich overnight with any business. You have to be patient and take it slow in business. If you manage it well, you will make money. Don't look down on small businesses. Businesses, no matter how big or small, can all make money."

Wang Gang said, "That's what they say, but how can we not be anxious? We're different from you guys... We're just a small group of people, while others are making money and driving around in luxury cars like the Land Cruiser, always talking about Hong Kong and Guangzhou. How could you not be anxious?"

Xiao Wei looked at Wang Gang and said, "Dude, I'm really not in a hurry. The more things are like this, the less you can rush. Rushing will only make you panic, and panic will make you lose control. Once you lose control, you're doomed and prone to making mistakes. How many mistakes can someone in your position make? There's an old saying in Northeast China: 'Getting fat early doesn't mean you're fat, but getting fat later will crush the bed.' As long as you can stay stable, there will be plenty of opportunities to make money."

After thinking for a moment, Li Wei said to Wang Gang, "Xiao Wei is right. We've been a bit too hasty lately."

Wang Gang finished his drink, picked up a peanut, popped it into his mouth, and chewed it, saying, "How can I not be anxious? I get furious just thinking about them."

Xiao Wei said, "If you can't hold back because of what others say or do, you're just helping them get away with it. If you don't want to be laughed at, you have to manage yourself well. How old are we? We have a long time ahead of us. The one who laughs last laughs best. I can't say for sure about other things, but if you manage this business well and do a good job with sanitation and service, it won't be long before you're driving a Bluebird by this time next year."

Wang Gang's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Really?"

Xiao Wei said, "As long as you work diligently, there won't be any problems. Honestly, buddy, I really don't understand why you guys get so angry over what others say. What do other people say have to do with us? Are they feeding you or helping you get married? Aren't we living our own lives? Besides our parents and siblings, who else do we have to do with?"

Wang Gang said, "Isn't life all about saving face?"

Xiao Wei said, "You have to earn your own reputation, not rely on others to give it to you. The more you care about your reputation, the more you need to be able to settle down and do your job properly."

Li Wei then picked up his wine glass and extended it to Xiao Wei, saying, "Come on, let's have a toast. Although the way we met wasn't very pleasant, I really don't regret getting to know you. You were right. I've made you my friend. Although I'm not as rich as you, just let me know if you ever come to Xingcheng, and I can still treat you to a meal."

Xiao Wei raised his glass, clinked it with Li Weibing's, drank half of it, and said, "Okay, then I'll have a guaranteed meal in Xingcheng from now on."

Li Weibing poured himself a full glass of wine, then held it out to Chen Hui, saying, "Chen Hui, right? We've become friends through this little misunderstanding. If you don't mind, we're buddies from now on. Just let me know if you ever need anything." Chen Hui replied, "Same here." He clinked glasses with Li Weibing, then drank it down with a smirk. Everyone laughed.

Chen Hui licked his lips and said, "It seems like today's dessert isn't as good as the one from the other day."

Zhang Jun said, "There are many kinds of milk wine, including goat milk, mare milk, and cow milk. The one from the day before yesterday was goat milk, and today's is mare milk. This one is less than 20 degrees. The milk wine you buy in mainland shopping malls is usually cow milk, and that has a higher alcohol content."

Xiao Wei said to Wang Gang, "We still have 110,000 yuan at the camp. You two can use it as a down payment for building a house there. Help out and make it a decent investment." Zhang Jun said, "You should write Gangzi a letter of authorization or something, otherwise how will he get the money?"

Xiao Wei slapped his forehead and asked Wang Gang, "Do you have a pen and a notebook?"

Li Weibing said, "I have some." He turned around, took out a notebook and pen from his bag, and handed them to Xiao Wei. Xiao Wei wrote a letter of authorization for Wang Gang on the table, authorizing him to use the remaining 110,000 yuan to renovate and rebuild the courtyard wall. The project cost would be settled in a lump sum after the project was completed, based on actual expenses. After signing his name, he asked, "Do you need to put a fingerprint on it?"

Li Weibing took the notebook and pen, put them in his bag, and said, "No need, this is enough. To be honest, we never expected you to give so much, nor did we expect you to give us money first. It's a matter of loyalty."

Xiao Wei said, "If there's more money, everyone should make more. No one can make all the money by themselves. It's only when everyone makes money that it's truly earned. No one can live alone."

As soon as the door opened, Zhang Jun walked in with a smile, and the five people on Xiao Wei's side all greeted her, "Sister-in-law."

Zhang Jun stood up and asked, "What brings you here at this hour?"

My sister-in-law said, "I was walking over there when I saw your car outside, so I came in to check if you'd finished your business?"

The group shifted seats to let the woman sit next to Zhang Jun. Zhang Jun asked, "Is something wrong?"

My sister-in-law rolled her eyes dramatically, glanced at the dining table, and said, "I've got my eye on a house. The price isn't too high. I was thinking of discussing it with you. Are you free tomorrow? Why don't you go take a look?"

(End of this chapter)