Arriving at the Zuo family's courtyard, it was just lunch time. Huo Jinghao was very happy to see Wen Liang, so she led him to the dining room and insisted on adding another set of bowls and chopsticks. Wen Liang couldn't refuse, so he said a few words and sat down. Zuo Jing also ate at home rarely. He glanced at the gift Wen Liang brought and said, "In the future, just come over, don't buy anything."
Wen Liang smiled and said, "I know Uncle Zuo is a very arrogant person, so I dare not act rashly. But this thing is for Aunt Huo to recuperate, so please make an exception and forgive me this time."
In other words, Wen Liang relied on his young age and did not have to follow the rules when speaking. If someone else had spoken to Zuo Jing in this tone, they would probably not even know how they died.
The effect of acting cute was very significant. Huo Jinghao immediately stood up to protect him. He glared at Zuo Jing and said, "The child said it was a gift for me. Why are you worrying about it?"
Zuo Jing was considered to have a moral flaw in his early years because of Ye Yuting's mother's affairs, but Huo Jinghao not only did not care about it, but also sincerely accepted Ye Yuting, treated her as his own daughter, and raised her impartially and with great difficulty, which made him respect and feel guilty. This respect and guilt is reflected in the family relationship, that is, his status is relatively low and he lacks the right to speak. After being taught a lesson by his wife, the powerful Secretary Zuo could only shake his head helplessly and go to eat the rice in his bowl.
Huo Jinghao dealt with his old man and said gently: "Xiaoliang, your uncle is right. Come to Lingyang more often to see us in the future. It is better than any gift. Don't spend money recklessly next time."
"These are all worthless things..."
"Your aunt is not confused yet. Bencao Ruolan's oral solution is not cheap in the market. I saw many of our colleagues buying it these days. Two boxes should cost two or three hundred, right?"
Zuo Jing smiled and interrupted, "If you want to talk about something else, forget it. I can guarantee this for him. Others might ask for a few hundred yuan, which is really worthless to him."
Huo Jing looked at Zuo Jing strangely. She knew a little about Wen Liang's background. She knew that he was not an ordinary high school kid. He seemed to have his own company and was highly valued by her husband, but she didn't know what it was specifically.
Wen Liang smiled slightly and said, "Uncle Zuo is right. Bencao Oral Liquid is a product of our company. I brought it here specially for Aunt Huo to try. If there are any shortcomings, please feel free to give us suggestions so that we can improve."
"ah?"
Huo Jinghao was really a little scared and asked, "Is it... Is it the Herb Ruolan who sponsored Ke Shouliang to fly across the Yellow River?"
In the 1990s, Chinese people's brand recognition of enterprises generally came from advertisements. The larger the platform for broadcasting advertisements, such as CCTV, the more impressive the advertisements were. For example, Feihuang was considered a super large enterprise with strength and scale. Based on this standard, Huo Jinghao's surprise was completely understandable, because in the whole year of 1996, no other advertisement could be as sensational as Bencao Ruolan!
"Yes," seeing that Huo Jinghao was completely stunned by this depth bomb, Wen Liang hurriedly said, "Bencao Ruolan is just getting started. It's just a child's play. Auntie, don't take it too seriously..."
Huo Jinghao was not an ordinary housewife after all. After a brief moment of surprise, she returned to her normal state. However, she kept looking at Wen Liang and said, "Xiaoliang, you are too modest. I usually don't pay much attention to these things, but I also know the name of Bencao Ruolan. You are so young, but you can create such a career. I really don't know what to say!"
Wen Liang actually wanted Huo Jing to know him better. Only in this way could he lay a solid foundation for calling her mother-in-law in the future. A young talent who has repeatedly created miracles is always more convincing than a 17-year-old high school student, right
"In fact, luck plays a big role. When I first cooperated with Ke Shouliang, I didn't know that Feihuang would have such an influence. I'll leave it to Auntie. Although Bencao's advertisements are very big, its strength is actually very average, and its share in the health care product market is not worth mentioning at all."
The more Wen Liang acted like this, the more Huo Jing looked at him with new eyes. He was neither arrogant when he won nor discouraged when he lost. Compared with those people who couldn't wait to advertise their achievements, the steadiness and humility displayed by this young man made people feel more impressed by him.
As they ate and chatted, Huo Jinghao was full of interest in all the details of Feihuang. Wen Liang answered her questions one by one, which not only satisfied her curiosity, but also brought them closer. Compared with the first meeting, this time was a great improvement, from the appreciation of ordinary elders to the closeness of family members.
Just after finishing the meal, Zuo Jing's secretary Wang Ziqiang walked in as if on time, standing in the living room without coming to the dining table. Zuo Jing wiped his mouth with a napkin and said, "Okay, you two should take a break. You didn't eat much, but you keep talking. Xiaoliang, do you have any plans for the afternoon?"
Since Zuo Jing asked this, Wen Liang had to make no plans even if he had made any. He asked, "Uncle Zuo, what do you want?"
"I will be visiting the Lingqu Brewery with the CEOs of Lingyang's business community later. If you don't have plans, come along."
Wen Liang hesitated. Although he was not afraid to show up in public, it was not the right time to openly set foot in Lingyang's business circle. However, the Lingqu wine mentioned by Zuo Jing had a great appeal to him as a man of two lives. After pondering for a moment, he smiled and said, "Okay!"
Lingqu Winery is located in Linqu County, Lingyang. The winery is not big, at least not as famous as it is. A convoy of more than a dozen Santana cars entered the winery office area in a mighty manner, and drove around for a circle before all of them stopped. Zuo Jing, Wen Liang, and Wang Ziqiang got off the No. 1 car. The factory director Xue Sheng and his men were waiting on the side early. He stretched out his hand and smiled, "Welcome Secretary Zuo to come and give us guidance."
Wen Liang, who was standing behind Zuo Jing, narrowed his eyes slightly. Anyone who had lived through this era would never forget the name Xue Sheng, nor would they forget the legendary rise and comet-like fall of Lingqu Liquor. This legendary figure was only fifty years old at the moment, with a full forehead, ruddy complexion, a firm and determined look, a sturdy figure, and a distinct military style in every move.
In fact, he was appointed to take over the Lingqu Winery, which was about to close down, after he retired from the army. He spent three years developing and expanding the market, not only conquering the three northeastern provinces, which were known as "whoever wins the northeast wins the world" in the industry at that time, but also expanding to frontier provinces such as Xinjiang and Xi'an. In 1995, he won the CCTV bid with 66.66 million yuan. With his fame and years of hard work, he saw a great blowout. Just one year later, in 1996, the sales volume of Lingqu Wine increased by 500%, and the profit and tax increased by 600%, becoming the most popular wine product in China, and it was unparalleled at the time.
Now was the proudest moment in Xue Sheng's life, so he only had eyes for Zuo Jing. He was too lazy to even look at Wang Ziqiang, the chief secretary, let alone Wen Liang, who was a stranger.
It’s a pity that the sun moves when it is at its highest point and the moon wanes when it is full.
Everything that goes up must decline, there is no way around it! (To be continued)