Chapter 3: Opening Channels

After finishing the wine, Old Yang introduced the three companions in turn. Wang Quan was already acquainted with the first two, but pretended as if he had just met them, clinking glasses briefly.

Lin Dong hesitated, but ultimately nodded in agreement

"You three should drink less, as there is still work to be done. Once the work is finished, each of you can take a bottle of wine home to enjoy by yourselves"

He is merely a security guard who has just resigned

Lin Dong watched the car drive away, his expression complex. He knew that Wang Quan's logic was sound, but he was even more skeptical about where Wang Quan had heard all this and how reliable it was. He had more than twenty people under his command, and he did not dare to take too many risks

At this moment, Wang Quan's words had a profound impact on Lin Dong

Yang Dejun is in his fifties, having spent his entire life in business. He has encountered a myriad of people throughout his experiences. The phone call he received last night was the only instance where he did not meet the person in real life, yet it was a conversation that felt remarkably relaxed and enjoyable.

Driving Lin Dong's Accord back home, Wang Quan began to pack his clothes for washing. After finishing the packing and greeting his parents, he set off on the road.

Seeing Lin Dong like this, Wang Quan couldn't help but smile

Yang Dejun sat in the rocking chair, his body slightly leaning forward, while Wang Quan sat on a small stool beside the rocking chair, tilting his head to the side. The old and the young were chatting and laughing together

For instance, he only smokes soft pack Hongta Mountain cigarettes that cost 7 yuan per pack, and he never drinks bottled liquor, only consuming bulk pure grain brew

I had originally planned to visit you in a few days, but after our enjoyable conversation last night, I felt as if I could still hear your voice even after hanging up the phone. Today, I couldn't hold back and drove over directly, I hope you don't mind

No wonder

Wang Quan's words struck Lin Dong like a heavy hammer, forcefully hitting his forehead. Unbeknownst to him, a thin layer of sweat had begun to form on Lin Dong's forehead.

Yang Dejun owns property in Jinling, and it is said that he has quite a few. However, he and his wife have consistently chosen to live on the second floor of their shop. Their son has his own job, and although he used to help out occasionally, his visits to the market have become few and far between since getting married

These are the observations made by Wang Quan in a previous life

Lin Dong murmured something under his breath, not raising his head, quickly calculating.

Wang Quan was taken aback, feeling puzzled in his heart

Yang Dejun opened the wine jar and used a spoon to serve the wine

dear nephew

Among these three individuals, two of them left an impression on Wang Quan. The one who appears to be in his thirties and looks honest and simple is named Zhang Lei, who has been with Old Yang for nearly ten years. The other, who is slightly thin, is named Zhao Ming, and he has also been with Old Yang for quite some time. In Wang Quan's memory, a year later he would open a store on his own, but in a different market. The youngest one looks to be only in his twenties, and he is quite handsome, with a soft-spoken voice that does not resemble that of a grocery worker at all.

Major epidemic ... ... fewer pigs ... ...

Well, it's just a guess

Wang Quan's destination is clear; he intends to follow the shipping route from his previous life, visiting as many clients as possible, gaining their acceptance, and shipping goods directly from his own hands

In about ten minutes, the waiters brought out four small dishes, along with a ten-pound wine jar. Accompanying the waiters was Lao Yang's partner, Li Huilan.

The risks in the aquaculture industry are omnipresent, yet opportunities are also visible everywhere

Clearly, they are two strangers, yet their conversation evokes a sense of familiarity as if they have known each other for many years

For a moment, I could only stare blankly at Wang Quan, not interrupting his remarks, while my mind involuntarily raced along with his line of thought.

Imagine if several regions supply live pigs to one area; when supply exceeds demand, will the price of live pigs decrease

Wang Quan's parents are honest and simple farmers. During the slack farming season, they each take on odd jobs and do not understand much about grand principles. When Wang Quan mentioned that Lin Dong supported him in doing this, they did not object.

This is my nephew, Yang Rui

Wang Quanzui's mouth moved, eager to express what he knew, but he understood that he could not clearly explain how he came to know it

How to say it

Around 8 o'clock, the market, which had been quiet for half the day, began to regain its vitality. The three assistants in the shop sat to the side, chatting softly, occasionally turning their heads to glance at Wang Quan and Yang Dejun

Upon seeing Li Huilan, Wang Quan quickly stood up and bowed to greet her, and Li Huilan also nodded with a smile

The current shop mainly relies on the workers, with Yang Dejun at the helm and his partner responsible for the meals of several individuals

To put it nicely, it is the urban-rural fringe; to put it bluntly, it is the suburbs

Lin Dong could not believe that these words came from Wang Quan's mouth. The cousin he remembered might not be afraid of others, but he was certainly not someone who was adept at analysis

Before departure, I had already asked Lin Dong to send me as many product images as possible, covering various angles and qualities, and even videos of the working environment. All of these are essential tools for Wang Quan when communicating with clients

Let your aunt stir-fry a few side dishes and bring out my jar of wine

The person who was chatting was taken aback, and then a look of joy appeared on his face

For example, if all the live pigs from the surrounding provinces are brought to our Central Plains for slaughter, then the purchase price of live pigs in the Central Plains province will certainly decrease

In his previous life, Wang Quan had visited Jinling more than once, yet he had never truly appreciated the beauty of Jinling. This time, it was no different.

Yang Dejun glanced at Wang Quan and said: "Don't be fooled by his youthful appearance; he is the same age as you and is also a restless character. Instead of doing a good job, he insists on learning this from me."

Racing along the way, crossing Anhui Province, the first destination is the ancient capital of Jinling, where Uncle Yang resides

Uncle Yang, I am Wang Quan, who contacted you yesterday. I came specifically to visit today to smoke.

For those who rely on the aquaculture industry for their livelihood, a major epidemic is akin to a storm, a storm against which they are powerless to resist

Having finished speaking, without waiting for Lin Dong to respond, Wang Quan drove away from the venue

Lin Dong emerged from his shock, his thoughts becoming clear. Years of business experience enabled him to quickly organize his language and take over the topic from Wang Quan

Lin Dong raised his eyes and glanced at Wang Quan, his expression extremely unpleasant. After a long while, he said firmly: "These are all conjectures, without any solid evidence"

Yang Dejun appears easygoing, yet he is a stubborn person at heart

In a previous life, Wang Quan met Old Yang after a year. It now appears that Yang Rui will not stay with Old Yang for too long and will soon establish his own independent path

The conversation abruptly came to a halt, leaving the two individuals in silence. The only sound in the room was the faint noise of the air conditioning. After a moment of silence, Wang Quan suggested borrowing Lin Dong's car, claiming it was necessary to go out and find clients

Yang Dejun took the cigarette, habitually sniffed it at the tip of his nose, and then placed it in his mouth. Listening to Wang Quan's self-introduction, his expression also brightened with joy

Whether one lives or dies entirely depends on an individual's judgment of future market trends

After the price decreases, the slaughter volume will increase, which can compensate for the losses caused by the price drop, but if...

Yes, in the previous life, Old Yang introduced several clients to himself, but why was he never mentioned?

At this moment, a feeling that he had never experienced before suddenly surged in Wang Quan's heart. Having been reborn, he naturally knew the market trends of the next two years. Listening to Lin Dong's analysis, which was as meticulous as peeling an onion, he felt an impulse to release some information and encourage Lin Dong to boldly predict the future.

In a storm, some people's interests will inevitably be sacrificed, while others will seek to gain greater profits from the turmoil

As I remembered, Uncle Yang, of medium build and slightly lean, lay on the rocking chair at the door, holding a small teapot that had been used for many years, humming an inexplicable tune, exuding an air of tranquility and contentment

In Wang Quan's impression, Yang Dejun has three major hobbies: smoking, drinking, and listening to opera

But what if the channels are insufficient? Can a large inventory of products still compensate for the losses in quantity?

As the purchase price decreases, the slaughter volume will increase, leading to a market where supply exceeds demand, which will affect the prices of all products, resulting in a downward adjustment. The profits of individuals like us will be impacted

As he was about to leave, Wang Quan couldn't help but roll down the car window, staring into Lin Dong's eyes, and said: "Brother, running back and forth between three venues is not as good as finding a larger venue for stable development. What if, I mean what if, we guessed correctly? A price drop is inevitable, but what if other regions do not allow pig slaughtering? Could there be an unhealthy price increase in the short term?"

At this point, Lin Dong suddenly paused, his expression turned unpleasant, and his brows were tightly furrowed

If there is indeed a significant epidemic, and a comprehensive lockdown is implemented as the owner mentioned, the most direct impact would be stricter control over live pigs in the epidemic area, potentially even prohibiting slaughter. If slaughter cannot occur in the epidemic area, the live pigs in the farms can only be sold to non-epidemic areas, which could very likely lead to a situation of overcrowding.

Yang Dejun looked at the young man approaching him, feeling somewhat puzzled, but upon seeing the soft pack of Hongta Mountain in his hand, a sense of familiarity instantly arose within him

The youngest fellow got up and walked inside, unable to suppress his curiosity about who the unfamiliar young man at the door was. He had never seen the boss invite someone he did not know for drinks.

Others may not know, but they are well aware that the boss does not drink bottled liquor, not even Moutai or Wuliangye, yet the pure grain brew that the boss consumes is no inferior to those wines

Wang Quan approached quickly with a smile at the corner of his mouth, and as soon as Uncle Yang noticed him, he hurriedly took out the specially prepared soft pack of Hongta Mountain cigarettes

In his previous life, Lin Dong always gave the impression of being steady and mature. Unexpectedly, upon hearing this news, he has become anxious and uncertain. It is unclear how he coped in his past life, which allowed his business to experience explosive growth

Following the route I remembered, I arrived at the market where Uncle Yang's shop is located. It was just past evening, and most of the shops in the market had their doors tightly closed, with only a few rolling shutters lifted.

Find a place to grab a bite, and around 8 o'clock in the evening, Wang Quan officially enters the market