Chapter 111: Being human, sincerity comes first

Bian Mao Shichang.

Xiao Cui's people had already prepared 300 tons of timber and were waiting.

Li Jiaci liked cooperating with the other party because they were punctual and trustworthy.

"Brother, we're going to load the cargo!"

Zhao Chen greeted.

Then he took out a cigarette pack and shared it with the driver unloading cargo opposite.

Li Jiaci glanced at the market but didn't see Xiao Cui's figure.

He asked a nearby vendor: "Has Xiao Cui arrived?"

"He's here, inside!"

The vendor replied in broken Chinese.

At the same time, he pointed to a tea house not far away run by Bei Bang people.

"Got it!"

Li Jiaci went back to the car to get the contract and phone, then turned and went to that tea house.

He found Xiao Cui drinking tea in a private room on the second floor.

Dong dong dong.

Li Jiaci knocked on the door.

"I hope I'm not disturbing your leisure."

Hearing that, Xiao Cui hurriedly put down his tea cup, smiling as he stood up.

He also made a gesturing invitation to Li Jiaci.

"No disturbance — whenever you come, I'm always welcome!"

For the Bei Bang people,

Li Jiaci is an exceptionally smart businessman who can bring them benefits beyond imagination.

Li Jiaci knew the tea house's rule: one must take off shoes before entering the private room.

He placed his shoes by the door and, without meaning to, glanced at Xiao Cui's leather shoes set aside; they looked clean enough on the outside, but the soles were already worn through by the feet.

The living conditions on the Bei Bang side are far behind those inland; though only a river separates them, it feels like two different centuries.

Li Jiaci withdrew his gaze and sat down opposite Xiao Cui.

"Try our tea and see how it differs from what you usually drink!"

Xiao Cui poured Li Jiaci a cup of tea.

The tea fragrance was light, and the liquid had a yellowish tint.

Li Jiaci lifted the cup, smelled it, took a sip, and said: "Barley tea — we have it too, but ours is stronger, with a roasted note."

"Are you used to drinking it?"

"What's there to not get used to? It's something people drink!"

After saying that, Li Jiaci took a few more sips.

There was hardly any barley tea left in the pot, so Xiao Cui refilled it for him.

At that moment, Li Jiaci placed the newspaper on the table and said: "I came to see you today because I'd like to ask a favor."

"We're friends — no need for formalities; speaking up wouldn't be distant!"

Xiao Cui waved his hand and asked: "What's the matter?"

Li Jiaci didn't beat around the bush.

"It's like this: I've just registered a company and plan to go into international logistics."

"Since it's international logistics, I need an international consultant to back me up!"

"After thinking it over, only you are the most suitable!"

"I just don't know if your Colonel will let you help me with this."

Having said that, Li Jiaci put the contract on the table.

Xiao Cui's face showed difficulty.

He was happy for Li Jiaci in his heart, after all, registering the company was something he had originally suggested to Li Jiaci.

Now that Li Jiaci's company is settled, he and the Colonel can also relax.

But…

As a Bei Bang person, doing business with the other side is already like walking on thin ice.

Further involvement might only cause complications.

Thinking of this, Xiao Cui smiled and said: "Boss Li, first of all, congratulations — after all your hopes, your company is finally registered!"

"If it weren't for your reminder, I wouldn't even have this plan now!"

"The one who should say thank you is me!"

"Xiao Cui, you don't need to be polite!"

Li Jiaci, holding his tea cup, replied.

"But you want me to be your international consultant…"

Xiao Cui paused, his tone hesitant: "I'm afraid I'll have to ask the Colonel about this."

Li Jiaci sipped the warm barley tea, smiling and nodding.

This was also within his expectations.

The Bei Bang people's rules are deeply ingrained.

Before taking action, subordinates must first seek their superiors' opinion.

Otherwise it's just Jieyue.

The consequences of Jieyue, lightly put, are a single life; heavily put, they are the lives of the whole family.

Li Jiaci looked out the window at a row of small vendors doing business, always feeling as if he had been transported to another era.

These Bei Bang street vendors' appearances strongly evoke a sense of the times.

Their clothing style is best left unmentioned.

Li Jiaci pulled his thoughts back.

"Xiao Cui, since I've said this, I'll add a few more words!"

"I'd like to invite you to visit my Mu Cai Chang and stay a few days!"

"During this time you've helped me a lot, and though I've been pressuring you all day, you haven't slacked off on me!"

"Mu Cai Chang is where it is today entirely thanks to your support!"

"Moreover, I think you must also be curious about how my Mu Cai Chang has developed, right?"

Xiao Cui heard this and could hardly hide the joy on his face.

He has dealt with so many merchants, but it's merely a nodding acquaintance.

Only Li Jiaci makes him feel an urge to get close.

Because he sees many things in Li Jiaci that others lack.

For example.

Sincerity, decisiveness, strategy.

Being a person, sincerity always comes first.

Xiao Cui grew up in Bei Bang, and after growing up was assigned to work beside the Colonel, and has never gone to the opposite side to see and broaden his horizons.

Those who come to the Bian Mao Shichang to buy things are all dressed splendidly, forming a stark contrast with the people of his country.

Xiao Cui can't help but think, if those people's clothes were worn by his mother, how lovely they would look!

But he can only think, not act.

The environment he is familiar with does not allow women to wear bright clothes or have nice hairstyles.

Thinking of this,

Xiao Cui forced out a faint smile.

"Li Lao Ban, I also need to report this to the Colonel before I can answer you!"

Li Jiaci nodded as before, saying, "Fine, I'm not busy today; I'll wait here for you!"

After saying that, he opened the newspaper, took out the two new mobile phones, and placed them on the table.

Xiao Cui's eyes lit up instantly.

This thing is quite a rarity!

No, to them it's not just rare; it's extremely rare!

Xiao Cui asked, "What do you mean?"

"I'm not bothering you with something, am I?"

"So I brought a little gift; please help me give it to the Colonel!"

"Maybe he'll agree if he's pleased!"

Li Jiaci spoke bluntly.

Before Xiao Cui could react, Li Jiaci urged, "Hurry up, my clients are still waiting for the timber!"

"Fine, you wait here for me!"

"Wait for me!"

Xiao Cui said two sentences in a row.

He hurriedly picked up the things and left in a rush.

A certain military region office.

Xiao Cui respectfully handed the two mobile phones to the Colonel.

He bent over and said, "This is a gift presented by Li Jiaci!"

"Mobile phones?"

"This is solid goods in Bei Bang!"

"What does he want from me?"

The Colonel fiddled with the mobile phone, and because he didn't know how to operate it, he pressed buttons randomly.

Suddenly the sound of music startled both of them.

The mobile phone shut off.

No matter how the Colonel pressed, there was no response.

Xiao Cui also didn't understand these things, and could only anxiously watch.

After a moment, the Colonel's face turned embarrassed; he coughed and said, "Well then, continue with what you were saying!"

"Yes!"

"Li Jiaci wants me to be his international consultant!"

"He also invited me to visit his Mu Cai Chang!"