Chapter 56 Entrepreneurship
Li Zhiguo told people the plan because he saw that the young rich woman was brave enough to lend him 30,000 yuan to start a business in this era.

Chen Xueru was stunned for a while before she said, "Did you realize from the beginning that Xinyuanzhai couldn't be saved, so you didn't open the store?"

"Yes, it is impossible to keep it. From the perspective of the working class, I work 26 days a month and only earn 23 yuan.

You earn several thousand a month, dozens of times more than an eighth-level worker. How can this be possible? "

Li Zhiguo spoke excitedly, but his tone was gentle. He is also a rich man.

Chen Xueru suddenly realized, "So you have to keep your identity as a working class, or a street official, and you just don't want to be a merchant."

"That's the truth."

Li Zhiguo didn't think Chen Xueru was stupid. Businessmen are profit-driven. How many people can stop and leave when they win?

"Then I'll choose the third one. You're also a street official anyway. I'll respond positively to whatever you say."

Chen Xueru is unwilling to go abroad. She still wants to keep the shop and take things one step at a time.

"Okay! Then let's make more money while we can!"

Li Zhiguo didn't find it strange. The rich young woman chose the old path in the drama. It's not so easy to change one's personality.

“Well, Li Zhiguo, how about you partner with me privately?
We expanded the business together and found a way to take over the backyard and invite Aunt Fang and other tailors over.

Change the sign to Xueru Silk and Satin Garment Workshop and make it bigger and stronger."

Chen Xueru also broadened her mind. No matter what the future holds, it is right to make more money first.

"No, why would I want to form a partnership with you? I'm just an ordinary worker, and I don't have any capital."

Li Zhiguo wondered why he was back to square one. He had money, but it wasn't much either.

Selling gold and jewelry, or supplies in the market now, is a scam.

"I'll lend you 30,000 yuan, and you can use it to invest. We'll make a private verbal agreement that if we make money, I'll give you a dividend, and you'll get 30% of it."

Chen Xueru also came up with the idea on a whim.

"No, you know me. I won't leave easily!"

Why does Li Zhiguo feel like he's a gigolo? Why not take the 30,000 yuan and run away, or keep the money and live a carefree life?

"Just help me with some ideas, behind the scenes, and take 30%, isn't that good?"

If Chen Xueru keeps staring at someone, he should be tempted.

"35%. My brain is worth at least half of it! I'll return the capital to you later, and give me the dividends first.

This year has just begun, and we will strive to achieve a profit of 100,000 this year."

Li Zhiguo took out a cigarette and lit it. He would have to face the consequences sooner or later, so it was not a loss if he could save some money safely.

He also liked the large piece of Hetian jade in the pickle jar in the tavern.

The sign of Xinyuanzhai will be hung up sooner or later.

Since Chen Xueru was so confused at this moment, she couldn't refuse the offer to make money for him.

"Okay, 35%, I'll make a gentleman's agreement with you."

Chen Xueru stretched out her hand, as if to high-five, but Li Zhiguo suddenly held her hand.

"Okay, it's settled."

This is a normal handshake etiquette for Li Zhiguo, but why did he blush when he saw the rich girl? Could it be that she is really interested in him?
It took him a while to react and let go of his hand, but he didn't know where to start to explain.

"Li Zhiguo, I'll give you a share of the profit of 1,000 yuan. You have a bad stomach, and flour is expensive now. My sister Qin Huairu works as a worker and doesn't make much money. It's not easy to support you.

If you have no money to spend, just get an advance from me. Don’t treat yourself badly.”

Chen Xueru's cheeks were still hot, but she was still conscious.

"Little rich girl, you broke the rules. How can you get dividends as soon as you invest? Don't do this next time. I'm not short of money."

Li Zhiguo felt embarrassed. How could a grown man like him be without money?

"Yes, yes. Just this time, I'll give you two thousand, and we'll calculate the dividends in the middle of the year."

As Chen Xueru said this, she stood up and went to the accountant Lao Zhang to withdraw two thousand yuan. When she came back, she stuffed a thick stack of money into Li Zhiguo's hand.

"Okay, I'll deduct this money from my dividends in the middle of the year. I'm telling you, I never eat for free, and I never take advantage of others."

Li Zhiguo insisted that the money was actually not of much use.

"Yes, yes. I know you don't take advantage."

Chen Xueru then said, "Now that you are a shareholder, do you have to come here more often?"

"That's not the case. I'll come and talk to you in private after I figure out how to expand the business.

This requires inspiration and brainpower, and since I come here so often, people will doubt what’s going on.”

Li Zhiguo was not a man who would bow down for a few dollars, and he continued, "I won't arrange for my brother-in-law to work in the store.

I will go to the street office to ask if I can get a 12th-level officer position. If that doesn’t work, I will think of other ways.”

"Well then! You must remember to expand your business."

Chen Xueru didn't want to push people too hard.

"I can't forget it. If there's nothing else, I'll go to the street."

Li Zhiguo left happily, and it seemed that he didn't do anything. How did he end up being a gigolo?

Qin Huairu was pretending to support him, but Chen Xueru seemed to really support him and even took the money.

Most outstanding people need someone to support them.

Then he went to the street to inquire about the situation. The matter would only count if Director Li said so.

"Li Zhiguo, are you free to come over today? Come and sit down. I was just thinking of looking for you."

Director Li was very happy to see him. He was a great general, but it was a pity that he could only be used one day a month.

"You have something to do with me?"

Li Zhiguo was sitting on the chair. They had the same thoughts, bah, what a coincidence!

"Yes, there is something! There are many private grain stores in Qianmen Street. The street and neighborhood committee are currently conducting a survey and will eventually need to calculate the value of these grain stores."

Upon hearing this, Li Zhiguo guessed what was going on. It was the prelude to public-private partnership.

"Director Li, I only know how to do the accounting. If you need me, just let me know. I will support the work of the street even if I am sick."

At this time, awareness must be raised.

"Okay! You are very conscious. So, come here every Monday and calculate and summarize the accounts of the previous week. I am confident in your results."

Director Li will strive to report a zero-error report this time.

Li Zhiguo seized the opportunity and said hurriedly: "Director Li, I have a small matter to trouble you. My wife's younger brother is a poor peasant's son. He is seventeen years old and has a junior high school education.

Can you arrange an internship for me in the street? It doesn't matter if the salary is low, I just want a job."

In factories, they usually call it apprenticeship, while in administration, it is called internship.

"You should bring your people to report next Monday. The street office is sending people to conduct an investigation. You can be an intern first. Whether you can be promoted to a full-time employee depends on your performance."

Director Li really needs people, especially those he can trust.

"Thank you, Director Li. If he can't do a good job, I will let him go back to his hometown and not cause you any trouble."

Li Zhiguo didn't expect things to go so smoothly. Could it be that he was in luck today?

"Okay, Monday morning at 8 o'clock, come early."

After these words were spoken, Li Zhiguo felt that he had been betrayed and had to get up early again.

When we came out from the street and returned to the courtyard, it was already time for dinner.

There was no one in the yard, so he walked quietly to the backyard.

I took a look inside when I passed by Xu's house.

"Hey, Damao, you're busy."

"I'm almost done."

Xu Damao was stewing food. He would have to live alone with his wife from now on. "Okay, you go ahead and do your work. I'll go home for dinner."

Li Zhiguo pushed his bicycle away. Seeing that the kitchen light was on, he parked the bicycle in the main room before going over.

"Brother, you're back. The food is ready. Go inside and rest first. I'll bring it over."

Qin Huairu works very efficiently, which is beyond Xu Damao's reach.

"Okay, I'll have a drink and wait for you, no rush."

This is how we live our lives, three meals a day, and no meal can be skipped.

After he took a few sips of the wine, the food was served.

"Huai Ru, I have been busy running around the streets for most of the day and have negotiated a job for your brother. He will be a street intern and will be promoted to a 12th-level clerk with a salary of 23 yuan.

I will take him to report next Monday. The street is also busy, so I will go there more frequently recently."

Qin Huairu was stunned when she heard this, "Ah! My brother can go to work in the street and be an official?"

"Yes! It was very difficult to negotiate. It's just an internship position. Whether it can be converted to a full-time position depends on his subsequent performance."

Li Zhiguo was also thinking about the benefits of placing Qin Guangming on the street.

"He will definitely work hard. If he doesn't obey, you can beat him."

Qin Huairu still felt sorry for her two younger brothers, but she was a member of the Li family now, and her own man came first.

"Well! We'll see how things go then. We'll go back to the countryside on the weekend, which is coming soon."

They finished their meal quickly, and after Qin Huairu washed the dishes and cleaned up, he planned to take her out for a walk.

I was resting in the house when I suddenly heard Sha Zhu's voice.

"Hey, Xu Damao, you're married, but you still wash the dishes by yourself."

"Silly Zhu, this is none of your business. I just love my wife."

Xu Damao tilted his head with a smug look on his face, but he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

"Come on, you will suffer if you marry such a young lady. I won't talk nonsense with you anymore. I have something to talk to Li Zhiguo about."

Sha Zhu looked down on Tang Chunyan. She was not good-looking, did not work, and was far inferior to Sister Qin.

"Silly Zhu, you're looking for me?"

Li Zhiguo heard the noise and went to the door, but he didn't try to provoke Xu Damao.

"Hey, it's just a small thing."

Sha Zhu walked in and looked around, a little disappointed because he didn't see Sister Qin.

"My uncle is your brother, hi!"

Shazhu almost confused himself. Why did this uncle just recognize me as his brother for no reason?

"What happened to Lao Cai? Does he want to talk to me about something?"

Li Zhiguo was a little confused, as he could come to the door himself.

"He's not looking for you. My dad wants to buy another tricycle and is discussing it with my uncle. I wanted you to give me some advice."

Sha Zhu thought that his family was already a three-wheeled family, and this was the idea given by Li Zhiguo at the beginning, so it was reasonable for him to discuss it with someone.

"Old He is great. He knows how to become bigger and stronger. Let's go to your house. You have found the right person by coming to me. I am here in time... I like to help people."

He almost let it slip because he spoke too quickly. If Xiao Song Jiang's identity was exposed, Lao He would be determined to kill him.

"Huai Ru, I'm going to Sha Zhu's house. You can rest early after you finish your work."

"Okay! I just washed the clothes."

Qin Huairu came out of the kitchen and had just finished wiping the cupboard.

"Hello, Sister Qin!"

Sha Zhu made this trip just to take a look at someone.

"Silly Zhu, keep an eye on your brother. If it's too late, send him back."

Qin Huairu gave some instructions.

"Okay, I'll make sure it's returned to you safely."

Shazhu was happy, thinking that Sister Qin believed him.

"Virtue!"

Xu Damao muttered something in a low voice, this time he was talking about Shazhu, saying that if he is like this, he will never get a wife.

When Li Zhiguo passed by the washing table, he couldn't help but say, "Da Mao, you are a man now that you are married. When you have time, let your wife learn how to wash clothes and cook from others. Don't spoil her."

"I love my wife and am happy to do the laundry and cooking."

Xu Damao did want to do so, but he also wanted to rely on the relationship with his wife's uncle so that he could become a section chief in the future.

"Then continue washing!"

Li Zhiguo led Sha Zhu to retreat.

When they arrived at the middle courtyard, Sha Zhu started to yell, "Xu Damao didn't marry a daughter-in-law, he married a young lady."

"Silly Zhu, you are so worried about others. Let Lao He find you a stepmother as soon as possible!"

Li Zhiguo thought that it would take a long time for Sha Zhu to get married, and he was no better than Xu Damao.

"Hey, can you please stop mentioning my stepmother!"

Shazhu was upset, but he knew he couldn't win the argument with this boy, so he just kept silent.

When they arrived at Lao He's house, the two brothers didn't quarrel but just sat there in silence.

He Yushui was also in the room, sitting on a stool, holding her little face in her hands and looking at the two adults.

"Brother Li is here."

Cai Quanwu's eyes lit up, this was his savior.

"Li Zhiguo, you came at the right time. Please give me some advice."

He Daqing stood up and greeted him. This guy is the most despicable in the courtyard, but he is smart.

"Lao He, do you want to buy another tricycle?"

After Li Zhiguo entered the room, he sat down and raised his hand to touch He Yushui's head. He was still very cute at this time.

"Hello, Brother Li."

He Yushui called people sweetly, following Xu Fengling's call.

"well!"

He responded twice and waited to learn the details.

He Daqing continued, "This is the situation. My family started riding tricycles in late December last year, and it has been almost two months now. Tonight I settled accounts with my brother.

I earn a little over a hundred, he earns nearly a hundred, and with Shazhu's salary, my family's monthly income is over a hundred."

There is no need to hide this from Li Zhiguo, as it is earned through labor.

"That's great! It's more than what the uncle earns. You two brothers are both geniuses at riding a tricycle, especially you, Lao He, who actually earns more than Lao Cai."

Li Zhiguo was clear about the situation. Old Cai often charged less money, which was why he earned less.

"It earns more than the old Yi family."

He Daqing's face was flushed. This was just like what was said in the storybooks, there are 360 ​​professions and every profession has its top talent.

"So, I'm thinking of buying another tricycle so that I can pedal longer every day and earn more money. Otherwise, my brother and I will have to rest for most of the day, which is not cost-effective.

But my brother was stubborn and thought that he had enough money and buying another tricycle would make people jealous, so he just couldn’t make sense.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Lao Cai followed up with, "Brother Li, I know those tricycle riders. They only have one tricycle at home. If there are more, I'm afraid something might happen."

(End of this chapter)