Shangri-La Hotel, one of Jianglan's famous star-rated hotels.
The Su family father and son and Qin Daqing were sitting in a private room.
They are going to meet a guest today—Zhao Zhengteng.
That is Zhao Mingxuan’s father.
The purpose of Su Zelin's connection was to let the two elders know each other, which would be more convenient when opening a franchise store in the future. If nothing else, with Zhao Zhengteng's help in saying hello, at least things like fire protection would be much easier to pass.
As they were about to meet their superiors, Hunzi was leisurely making tea, Su Jianjun was also very relaxed, but Qin Daqing seemed a little nervous.
Before this, he was just a small businessman and had never eaten with people of this level. For this reason, Qin's father specially bought him a new suit.
At the agreed time, the door of the box was pushed open. In addition to the receptionist, there was a middle-aged man with a slicked-back hair following behind her. Needless to say, it was Zhao Zhengteng.
The three of them stood up at the same time.
Su Zelin introduced both parties.
"Boss Su, I've heard of your name for a long time. It's true that a good father will have a good son!"
Zhao Zhengteng shook hands with him and laughed heartily.
It's not a compliment, Su Jianjun is indeed somewhat famous in Jianglan.
Although his assets are not as great as those of Huang Hongbo, Old Su went into business early. In addition, he has a wide circle of friends and is popular, so he is somewhat famous in this small town. Several leaders who practiced driving with Su Zelin last time also know him.
Su Jianjun quickly said modestly: "Mr. Zhao, you are too kind. I am just a commoner. But you are the parent official of Jianglan. You are well-known and well-known!"
The two sides praised each other's business, and then Qin Daqing exchanged a few simple pleasantries with Zhao Zhengteng. However, Qin's father was not as relaxed as the father and son and was a little reserved.
Zhao Zhengteng's attention was not on him, but mainly on the father and son of the Su family.
It was only because of Su Zelin that he took the time to have this meal.
The Su family wants to expand their business in Jianglan, and I am sure I can help in some way.
At the same time, Su Zelin’s connections in the provincial capital might also be very useful to him.
In addition, this person may have a bright future, so Zhao Zhengteng had to give him face, otherwise he would not have deliberately skipped get out of class that day to get close to the gangster.
During the meal, Su Zelin planned to order some Maotai, and Zhao Zhengteng did not refuse.
In the social culture of the Xia Kingdom, wine is always indispensable.
Zhao Zhengteng has his own driver, while the Su father and son and Qin Daqing can just take a taxi home.
After three rounds of drinking, they gradually became familiar with each other, the atmosphere became lively, and they started talking.
Seeing that the time was almost right, Su Zelin got to the point: "Mayor Zhao, didn't I talk to you the day before yesterday? My dad and Uncle Qin plan to open a New Century franchise store in Jianglan. However, our company's approval procedures are relatively strict, so the scale must not be small, and the flow of people must also be guaranteed. I wonder if Mayor Zhao has any good recommendations?"
"Wow, you asked the right person!"
Zhao Zhengteng smiled and said, "The shop on Jianshe Road No. 8 near the Sunrise Shopping Center is managed by the government. The lease expires after the New Year. The owner of the shopping center thinks it's too expensive and plans to move. However, the place is a bit big, more than 600 square meters!"
When he said this, Su Zelin's eyes lit up.
The Xuri Shopping Mall is located in a popular area in the city center. It has a large area and is a corner store, which can fully meet the approval requirements.
The point is, this place was still one of the most popular locations in the city before Jiang Lan prospered and Su Zelin was reborn.
Unlike some places, which are very lively now, but will decline in the future due to various reasons.
After the Rising Sun Shopping Mall, a supermarket opened here, but now it seems that it is about to be snatched away by itself.
Su Zelin also knew of a few suitable places, but none of them were as perfect as the Rising Sun Shopping Mall.
"No problem, the bigger the better. We were just worried it would be too small!"
The gangster nodded repeatedly.
"The rent for the shop there is a bit expensive, but the traffic is definitely not a problem, you should all know that."
Zhao Zhengteng paused and said, "If you are willing to sign a longer contract, I can help you get some discounts!"
Su Zelin was delighted when he heard this. He was just thinking about how to negotiate a contract of ten or eight years, but the other party took the initiative to propose it.
However, many government-owned shops at this time are quite stupid. First, they do not realize that the rent of shops will increase so fast in the future. Second, they find it troublesome, so many of them sign long-term contracts for renting out their shops, and some are even required by the units.
"Don't worry, Mayor Zhao. My dad and Uncle Qin both plan to expand and last for a long time. Signing for ten years is no problem. A higher deposit is also fine!"
Su Zelin patted his chest and made a promise.
Before leaving, Su Jianjun and Qin Daqing gave him the right to negotiate, so Hunzi could make the final decision at will.
Zhao Zhengteng can help with certain things, but you can't make it too difficult for others, so if you cooperate with him appropriately and help him do the work better, it will benefit everyone.
For example, if there are other competitors, but the deposit they offer is relatively low, Zhao Zhengteng can use this as an excuse to reject them.
In fact, the original plan was to re-tender the shop, but the rent was already high, and even if it was re-tendered, it would not be able to increase much. Zhao Zhengteng simply did Su Zelin a favor.
They continued to talk about other things and had a very enjoyable meal. Upon learning that the Su father and son and Qin Daqing did not drive over, Zhao Zhengteng even asked his driver to take them home, since there were just three empty seats in the car.
As soon as Qin Daqing entered the living room, Liu Sufen asked, "How was it? Did you see Deputy Zhao?"
"I met him. He was a nice guy, very open and generous, without any airs. We returned in his official car afterwards!"
Dad Qin was a little proud.
After having meals with people of this level, I feel as if my status has been elevated.
After that, he added, "Deputy Zhao has also solved the problem of the franchise store for us. It's at the Sunrise Shopping Center. It expires after the New Year, but Deputy Zhao said he can sign a contract with us in advance. We just need to go to his office when we receive a call in the next two days!"
“That’s great.”
Liu Sufen was also very happy: "Zerlin is really capable. If he hadn't given us this opportunity to meet our parents!"
"… "
Two days later, at the No. 2 Middle School Stadium.
After the holidays, this place is usually empty.
However, two uninvited guests came this morning.
"Here is the ignition switch. If you twist it, the car will move. But you have to twist it slowly, not too fast!"
"The left one is the rear brake, which is usually used for regular braking. The right front brake is only used for auxiliary purposes. It is only used when there is a problem with the rear brake or when going down a very steep slope. You don't need to worry about it at other times, and you must not brake suddenly, otherwise the rear end of the car will sway and it is easy to lose balance and fall!"
"If you need to get out of the car and push it in special circumstances, remember to remove the key. Many people will accidentally turn on the ignition when pushing the car!"
"… "
Su Zelin is teaching Qin Shiqing how to ride an electric scooter.
In 2003, the Xia Kingdom was not yet the eDonkey power it would become in later generations.
But now eDonkey has begun to appear in people's vision.
The first consumers to purchase this product were those in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Lu regions.
Because the industrial cluster is located in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Lu.
The first quasi-electric donkey in China was produced by Shenghai. It was a "Forever" brand bicycle code-named DX-130, which was trial-produced by Shenghai Bicycle Factory No. 2 in 1983. It was also the first two-wheeled electric bicycle officially finalized and put into production in China. It was discontinued in 1991, with a total of 45,000 units produced.
In 1999, China's electric two-wheeled vehicle industry officially started.
This year, three manufacturers, Shenghai Qianhe, Gusu Xiaolingyang and Jinling Mainland Pigeon, have made great breakthroughs in technology, all of which are brands from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Lu.
However, the real development of electric scooters began in the new century. Starting in 2001, out of consideration for environmental protection and traffic safety, the "motorcycle ban" began to be implemented in major cities.
Since then, electric donkey manufacturers have begun to make efforts.
By 2003, small electric scooters began to appear in many cities in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Lu.
This new type of private transportation is cheaper than a motorcycle, more convenient than a bicycle, easy for women to control, and does not require a driver's license. Both the Su and Qin families followed the trend and bought one to use as a grocery shopping cart for the two housewives.
Zhao Lixia and Liu Sufen had not had time to learn yet, but they asked Su Zelin to teach Qin Shiqing first.
So today the two of them ran to the No. 2 Middle School Stadium.
There are few people here, so you can practice driving casually.
Qin Shiqing already had experience riding a bicycle, and as she was young, she learned the electric scooter very quickly. Su Zelin taught her some common sense and supervised her from the side. The girl quickly mastered it and started riding at full speed in the stadium.
After practicing for a whole morning, I saw that I was almost familiar with my childhood sweetheart, so I prepared to go home.
"Xiao Linzi, let me drive when we get home?"
The girl was eager to try.
"Qin Shiqing, can you do this?"
Su Zelin expressed doubt.
"Of course, I can drive very steadily."
Qin Shiqing is full of confidence.
"Oh well!"
Su Zelin thought about it and nodded in agreement.
Sitting in the back, Qin Shiqing got on the car excitedly, started the accelerator, and the electric scooter started moving, but this time it was shaky.
After all, there is still a little difference between driving alone and driving with others.
Su Zelin sat in the back, terrified, ready to jump out of the car and escape at any time.
"Hey, hold on to the front of the car, don't let it shake!"
"There's no reason. You must be too heavy and affecting my operation!"
"What do you mean I'm too heavy? You're just a wimp!"
"… "
Fortunately, after driving for a while and leaving the school gate, Qin Shiqing got used to it.
Su Zelin finally breathed a sigh of relief when the electric scooter stopped shaking.
This woman is not that stupid.
The mood was less tense and my attention naturally shifted to other places.
The seat space in the electric scooter is quite small, and the two people are very close to each other. Even if Su Zelin deliberately keeps a distance, when encountering bumps or braking, the front and rear of the two will still be connected.
Su Zelin suddenly remembered that in his previous life, not long after he bought a small electric scooter, he took Qin Shiqing out for a ride. He deliberately pretended that he had poor driving skills, and frequently accelerated and braked to change the driving style, so that Qin Shiqing behind him would frequently catch up due to inertia. This is also a common trick used by many motorcycle taxi drivers who carry beautiful women.
I was so shameless at that time!
Su Zelin said in his heart.
Su Zelin, who was sitting behind Qin Shiqing, forced himself to concentrate and muttered to himself, "I must stay calm and must not go astray and fall into the bottomless abyss..."
While the monk was chanting, the electric scooter suddenly stopped, and Su Zelin, who was caught off guard by inertia, was pushed against it.
But it was a naughty kid who suddenly jumped out from the roadside for some reason, and Qin Shiqing subconsciously braked suddenly.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."
The parent who was shopping on the roadside hurried out, pulled the naughty child back, and apologized to the two.
"fine!"
Qin Shiqing patted Big Bear.
Fortunately, I braked in time, otherwise I would have crashed.
After a moment of shock, she seemed to have discovered something.
Hey, what is that
The girl thought of the answer in the next second and her pretty face instantly turned red: "You, what are you doing!"
What was this guy thinking about just now...
"What do you mean what am I doing? I should ask you what you are doing!"
The rascal strikes back.
He angrily said: "Qin Shiqing, don't you pay attention to the roadside when you drive? That was a little child, the future flower of the motherland. How dangerous it was just now!"
In fact, the main responsibility lies with the naughty child who suddenly ran out from the roadside without any warning, and the parents who failed to supervise him properly.
But at this time, we must put the blame on others in order to resolve the dilemma.
"Yes, I'm sorry."
Qin Shiqing suddenly softened.
After all, the reasons for being a slacker are very sufficient.
But the girl was kind-hearted and was too embarrassed to put the blame on the child.
"Forget it. This is how it happened the first time I drove. Be more careful next time."
The gangsters aren't that tough anymore.
He straightened his body, moved back a little, and pulled the hem of his coat down a little.
Fortunately, I am smart enough to resolve the embarrassment in this way.
The electric scooter continued on its way.
The atmosphere became a little subtle.
Neither of them spoke again.
Qin Shiqing drove even slower, staring at the roadside and not daring to be negligent in the slightest.
Su Zelin was getting a little impatient: "Qin Shiqing, hurry up, how long will it take to get home if you take so long?"
"Didn't you just tell me to pay attention?"
The girl pursed her lips.
"I told you to pay attention to the road conditions, but I didn't ask you to drive so slowly. You made your eDonkey run like a turtle!"
The bastard said unhappily: "How about I help you push it from behind!"
"I know. Could you not be so fierce?"
The girl was so angry that her teeth were itching.
You know I’m a bad guy as soon as we have a disagreement. I owed you that in my previous life, right
If I wasn't driving and had to be careful, I would really want to turn around and pinch this damn thing hard, until it becomes red and swollen!
I returned home safely and ran into two housewives chatting in the yard.
"Wow, Shiqing learned it so quickly, and can even carry people?"
Zhao Lixia said with a smile.
"Of course, a good teacher produces good students!"
The scoundrel jumped off the electric scooter and said shamelessly.
"Come on, with your patience, you are still a famous teacher. I think it's mainly because Shi Qing is smart!"
Su Ma glared at her and thought to herself that this little brat was really good at taking credit.
Then she turned to Qin Shiqing: "Shiqing, did he scold you during driving practice? If he dared to scold you, tell your auntie and she will take care of it for you!"
No one knows a child better than his mother.
Zhao Lixia knew Su Zelin's personality best.
Last night, I asked him to teach Qin Shiqing how to drive, but he was very reluctant, saying it was a waste of time or something. It was only after I scolded him severely that he reluctantly agreed.
"It's okay, Auntie!"
The girl thought about it and finally decided not to complain to Zhao Lixia.
Although there was a minor incident on the road, she felt a little guilty for not paying attention to the situation on the roadside. Even if her childhood sweetheart contradicted her, she had to accept it.
At this time, a Peugeot drove into the yard and stopped, and Su Jianjun and Qin Daqing walked out from the door.
Old Su was still holding a document in his hand and said excitedly: "The contract is done!"
Zhao Zhengteng worked very quickly. A few days after that dinner, he called Su Jianjun and asked him to go to the government investment promotion office and sign the contract for the shop at No. 8 Jianshe Road.
Su Zelin took the contract, glanced at it briefly, and already knew what was going on.
The ten-year lease was a small discount on the rent, and an extra two months of renovation period were given...
“Yeah, not bad!”
Su Zelin nodded with satisfaction.
This contract is an incredible value.
"Zelin, we've even signed the shop contract and paid a 50,000 yuan deposit. Your company should be able to approve it, right?"
Liu Sufen was a little worried, fearing that something unexpected might happen.
"Auntie, it's okay, just be at ease!"
Su Zelin smiled, feeling confident.
In fact, the process went a little ahead of schedule, but it doesn’t matter.
Whether this matter will work or not is just a matter of one word from me.
Of course, the conditions still have to be met.
In fact, even if you don’t open a digital store, you can set up a supermarket or something at that location. After a few years, the transfer of this contract may even be worth a lot of money.
Liu Sufen nodded slightly: "Since you said so, I feel relieved!"
In this way, we and the Su family are not just neighbors, but also partners, and our relationship has been further enhanced!
I don’t know when the relationship between the two children will be able to take a further step.
…