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Chapter 18: In Times of Trouble, Seek Jiang Qin
TL: Etude
In the peak of summer, the weather was unbearably hot.
It felt as if the heavens had enveloped Jizhou City in an invisible steamer, where standing idle was enough to drene i.
At that time, Jiang Qin, bronzed by the sun, stood outside the traffic police station with his newly acquired driver’s lise, then took a taxi to the bank and withdrew 270,000 in cash.
He had decided on this sum earlier.
His pn was to use this moo explore various industries, to determihe dire of his business ventures, and avoid unnecessary detours.
Holy, 270,000 could st a long time if merely spent, but it was hardly suffit for business iments.
So, Jiang Qin was not after profit; his involvement was more of an experiment, to gain insider knowledge and maintain his entrepreneurial enthusiasm.
On July 21st, Jiang Qin tacted Huang Ying’s mother, a cssmate of his, and arranged a sig of slimming iions and hyaluronic acid from abroad.
He bought them for 150 per iion and resold them to beauty salons for 899 each.
Although the beauty industry wasn’t booming in 2008, its future prosperity in medical aesthetics was clear. As long as women sought beauty, this industry would thrive.
On July 22nd, browsing financial news, he noticed that Nongfu Spring was seeking a new slogan, a reward of 300,000. Jiang Qin emailed them, “We don’t produce water; we’re just nature’s couriers,” a his phone number.
The day, he received a call from an unknown number.
The caller cimed to be the manager of Nongfu Spring’s PR department, expressing gratitude and asking for his baails.
When the money hit his at, Jiang Qi as if he had found easy money, reveling in the joys of rebirth.
On July 24th, Jiang Qin ied in his cssmate Yang Shu’an’s mutton soup shop, acquiring a 30% stake.
Based on his memory, Yang Shu’an’s father’s ary skills were unrivaled in Jizhou, and within five years, they had expao neighb cities, making it a surefire profitable venture.
Jiang Qin wasn’t overly ied in iing in stores, but he was curious about the secret recipe. Eventually, he discovered a packet of Three-Flower densed Milk in a cupboard. (I’m fused too)
On July 29th, his driving instruentioned a pharmaceutical product he was representing, promising a tenfold profit. Hearing of Jiang Qin’s wealth, he invited him to join.
Intrigued yet cautious of su easy opportunity, Jiang Qin did some digging and found out the instructor’s wife was involved in a pyramid scheme. He promptly reported it.
On August 6th, with the Olympics about to start, Jiang Qin hired ten people from the bor market to sell national fgs and Fuwa mascots oreets.
He ended up paying all his earnings in wages and even incurred a loss of 1,500, but seeing the streets adorned in red, he felt a sense of joy.
In a blink, half a month had passed.
Jiang Qi he had gained musight.
The medical beauty industry was indeed lucrative but required substantial upfront iment and high costs. The catering industry was stable and profitable, but often at the cost of ethics.
Moreover, bor costs were a crucial sideration.
From the start, one must figure out how to pass these costs onto the ers, rather than bearing the risk oneself.
For example, selling national fgs, bought for 0.5 yuan and sold for 3 yuaill incurring a loss in wages.
Most importantly, one must rust opportuhat e too easily, lest they get entangled in unforeseen troubles.
Jiang Qin realized he truly enjoyed doing business, finding it intriguing even at a loss.
“Why didn’t I think of starting a business in my st life?” he mused.
Meanwhile, in the senior css of Grade 12, Css 2, the ret graduates, having received their uy admission notices, were restless.
Their restlessness differed from Jiang Qin’s business-driveement; theirs stemmed from sheer boredom.
“Guys, the admission notices are out. Shall we go out and have some fun?” they suggested in their css group chat.
“I think that’s a great idea,” someone chimed in. “The summer vacation is so long, and it’s b staying at home. I’ve been wanting to hang out with friends.”
“Are there any fun pces we go? Let’s pn a group outing!”
“I heard there’s a bar across from the fire station. We could gather there, watch the Olympics, and have some drinks. How about we give it a try?”
As the chat tinued, more and more cssmates joined in on the versation.
Truth be told, with a three-month long post-exam holiday, staying at home could get tedious. Many harbored a desire to go out and have fun.
Previously strained by their studies and the pressure of exams, they now felt free to indulge in youthful revelries.
Chu Siqi typed, “I’m feeling a bit restless too. t me in if we’re going out.”
Qin Zi’ang replied, “Siqi’s going? Then I’m in too.”
Yu Shasha added, “t me in! I’ve never been to a bar. When are we going?”
“Let’s not kid ourselves. We tried going a few days ago but couldn’t get in. It’s alacked, and you o book in advance.”
“Yeah, that bar is really popur now. I heard even with money, you ’t get a seat. How we, a bunch of poor students, pete with adults for seats?”
Guo Zihang chimed in, “Are you guys talking about Neon Bar?”
Qin Zi’ang asked, “Oh, you know about it?”
Guo Zihang revealed, “Actually, you could ask Jiang Qin to book seats for us.”
There ause in the chat, followed by a flurry of question marks.
Guo Zihang’s sudden e everyone baffled.
What did he mean by asking Jiang Qin to book seats? Everyone else failed to get a reservation, so how could Jiang Qin ma? Did he have a special e?
Qin Zi’ang scoffed, “Jiang Qin? What, has he stopped selling lunchboxes to work as a bartender?”
Yu Shasha wondered, “Has he gone crazy for money? How poor is his family that he’s doing everything?”
Guo Zihang crified, “He’s not a bartender. He actually rented half the bar and initiated the collective viewing of the Olympics. But it got so popur that the bar owner handed over the entire operation to him.”
Chu Siqi asked, “How much does it cost to rent half a bar?”
Guo Zihang answered, “For the spad drinks, it’s about 300,000.”
Yu Shasha excimed, “Are you kidding me? How could he possibly have 300,000? I know you’re close friends, but there’s a limit ting.”
Guo Zihang insisted, “I’m not boasting. I was there at Neon Bar for the opening ceremoerday, and it didn’t e a thing.”
Huang Ying revealed, “Guo Zihang isn’t bluffing. A few days ago, Jiang Qin partnered with my mom to import a batch of beauty iions worth 500,000, and he tributed 100,000.”
Yang Shu’an added, “My family’s mutton soup restaurant is opening a branch. If you ’t make it to the bar, you’re wele to e to our pce for soup!”
Chu Siqi replied, “We’re discussing serious matters here. Why are you advertising now?”
Yang Shu’an expined, “Our sed branch of the mutton soup restaurant also has an iment from Jiang Qin. I don’t know the exact amount, but it’s definitely over 100,000. I even have to call him ‘uncle’ now.”
Guo Zihang asked, “Why do you call him ‘uncle’?”
Yang Shu’an shared, “On the day we sighe tract, Jiang Qin and my dad both drank too much. They were so drunk they insisted on being sworn brothers, and no one could talk them out of it.”
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