My girlfriend is from 1949

"Brother Chen, it's me, Xiao Ba!"

Yes, yes, I just finished discussing the generator set issue from the south.

I just got off the plane and wanted to invite Brother Chen to have a meal together.

Yang Yongli's voice came through the receiver, carrying a hint of flattery and ingratiation.

It comes from the bottom of their hearts; they treat their major clients like gods, like their benefactors.

Chen Huai'an glanced at the time and smiled, "Mynah went to all this way to the south, you must be tired! How about this, tonight at our usual place, I'll treat you to a welcome-back dinner!"

We're all people of high social standing, so treating each other to a meal won't cost much.

That private restaurant is very expensive for ordinary wage earners.

However, given his current public persona, it does fit the bill.

If you're trying to save money by treating someone to a cheap, roadside restaurant, that's really looking down on them.

When negotiating business, face and pomp are very important.

Although the three generator sets are products from decades ago, the oldest of them are from the 1960s!

Otherwise, it wouldn't have been replaced and sold thirty years ago because it was old.

But the residual value is there nonetheless. Even disregarding the technology, if sold to Africa, it could build an independent power plant.

Therefore, its value is certainly not low.

It's definitely impossible to buy them at the price of scrap metal, a dirt-cheap price of one million per unit.

Even if three large generator sets are old relics, it's still a business worth nearly ten million.

Finding a nice place to eat and talk would be suitable.

After exchanging a few more polite words on the phone, Chen Huai'an hung up.

Some things can't be explained clearly over the phone.

Ring ring!

Just five minutes after I hung up, the phone rang again.

"Mr. Chen, this is Zeng Xiaokang. I called you yesterday, do you remember?"

I've arrived in Shanghai and would like to invite you to dinner tonight.

I also have an appointment with Mr. Zhou Hongsheng. I was wondering if you have time tonight?

Because my arrival was so rushed, I apologize for the abruptness and ask for your understanding, Mr. Chen.

His voice was urgent, filled with intense longing.

For a small garment factory that can't even pay wages and is on the verge of bankruptcy.

Receiving orders comparable to military purchases can not only revive a garment factory but also elevate it to a higher level.

Securing this order is like securing a long-term meal ticket.

It would be strange if we didn't take it seriously.

For Zeng Xiaokang, nothing is more important than this order right now.

Even if his wife cheats on him, he'll finalize the business deal before catching her in the act!

So I drove here from Suzhou early this morning.

Chen Huai'an thought for a moment and then smiled and said, "I have plans with friends tonight, why don't you and Brother Zhou come along too? They're all acquaintances, it's fine."

Zeng Xiaokang was stunned when he heard the invitation.

Unexpectedly, the other party invited him to dinner instead.

And judging from this, it seems that other people were also invited.

But... if you already made plans with other people, why invite them along as well?

Although we don't know what the other party is really up to.

But since the client had spoken, he could only respectfully agree.

Regardless of what other people's motives are, even if noon is a trap, we should give them a warning before negotiations begin.

He should accept it with a smile!

Doing business is never a smooth process.

Even if you treat them to meals and drinks and give them red envelopes, they often still have to act like a subservient person.

Zeng Xiaokang was just the owner of a small garment factory, and he had to put on a show of being humble to get business.

I know this stuff inside and out.

In reality, who among those who truly started from the bottom and worked their way up in sales hasn't had to be subservient at some point?

To appease customers, some people drink until they have a stomach hemorrhage or alcohol poisoning, and then go to the hospital to have their stomach pumped!

Zeng Xiaokang paused briefly before readily agreeing.

After getting the address, I immediately went to Zhou Hongsheng for help in making a decision.

The two are from the same hometown and neighbors, and were classmates from elementary school to high school, so I'll definitely help them out.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have introduced their fellow townsman to Chen Huai'an upon hearing his request.

Moreover, it was precisely because they knew Zeng Xiaokang's background and knew that he had a bottom line as a person and was single-mindedly obsessed with product quality that they made the recommendation.

At this moment, Lin Wan came out of the bathroom carrying a bamboo basket.

I went straight to the balcony and started hanging the clothes in the basket to dry.

"Okay," he asked, "I just heard that you've made plans to have dinner out tonight?"

While asking questions, he picked up a T-shirt and hung it on the rack.

Having lived in modern society for some time, she has become proficient in using various household appliances.

Even the robot vacuum cleaner that's currently running around on the floor, diligently cleaning, knows how to operate those buttons.

Chen Huai'an stood up and went to the balcony to help hang the clothes to dry.

"Wasn't I planning to prepare winter clothing for the Chinese People's Volunteer Army when they entered Korea?"

Zeng Xiaokang from the garment factory just called and said he's in Shanghai and wants to treat us to dinner.

I figured I'd already made plans with the myna bird, so I decided to invite them all together.

By the way, let them know we're buying a large generator set, and show off our capabilities.

It will be easier to discuss the price afterwards.

He'll give up more profit to close a deal.

I just called Zhou Hongsheng to talk about Zeng Xiaokang's garment factory.

Because of the high-quality materials used, the price is slightly higher than that of the same industry.

This led to poor business, unsold goods, and the factory being unable to pay wages, bringing it to the brink of bankruptcy.

Therefore, I am 80% confident that we can negotiate the price down by noon today!

"When the Chinese People's Volunteer Army enters Korea next year, they'll have warm clothes and boots!"

When Lin Wan heard that it was about warm clothing, her pretty face turned serious.

Before yesterday, she didn't realize the importance of buying warm clothes when she first heard about it.

But after watching the movie, I stayed up all night searching for related videos and information.

The issue of keeping soldiers warm in North Korea has been treated as a top priority.

He emphasized, "This concerns the lives of our soldiers, so we must ensure quality control. We absolutely cannot buy those inferior products online!"

Then he picked up a short-sleeved shirt from the basket, which Chen Huai'an had bought two months ago.

He complained, "Don't end up like that 30-yuan T-shirt you bought online, which has a hole in it after only two washes."

There are obvious signs of tearing and repair with needle and thread at the back waist of the garment.

"Forehead……."

Chen Huai'an paused, his hand holding the clothes hanger still, and was speechless for a moment.

Clearly, after watching the movie, this girl took the situation of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army lacking winter clothing very seriously.

Therefore, I searched for relevant information online.

I am aware of the chaos in online shopping, especially the prevalence of inferior and substandard goods.

If such cotton-padded clothes were purchased for the volunteer soldiers, they would be the ones who deserve to die!

Chen Huai'an looked at the mended short-sleeved shirt, feeling a mix of emotions.

Logically speaking, if a piece of clothing bought online for thirty yuan is torn, it should just be thrown away.

But the patch that Lin Wan made herself with needle and thread was of extraordinary significance.

It's hard to let go of something you've lost, and it would be a waste of someone else's good intentions.

A dilemma arose in my mind: should I wear it, or should I wear it, or should I wear it...!

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Wishing everyone a happy Dragon Boat Festival, good health, and all the best!