Chapter 463: The Gao Sisters 2.0

Thus, Gao Qiqiang's aquaculture base was also launched with great momentum; after layers of approval, it was half a month later by the time all the paperwork was in hand.

The outgoing Gao Xiaoqin was assigned to answer phones and handle reception, while the introverted Gao Xiaofeng was responsible for registering products in the ledger.

Days passed like this, and Zhang Ping'an also returned from the Beautiful Country, first trading a batch of tea with Jin Ye in Xiangjiang, netting several hundred W.

Now that he had arrived in Pengcheng, Zhang Ping'an happened to be preparing to pass through Jinghai to visit Guan Daye.

Nowadays, Guan Daye had almost settled down in Jinghai, only returning to Sijiucheng to visit during holidays.

Actually, this was quite good; Sijiucheng held too many painful memories for Guan Daye, while in Jinghai, he had grandsons and great-grandsons to look after, and he was happy every day.

The climate here was also a major factor; it stayed above zero all year round, which was very friendly to elderly people like them.

"Brother-in-law, we currently have three clothing factories in Pengcheng with nearly 20,000 people, and two mobile phone manufacturing plants with nearly 10,000 employees."

"Adding the feed mill, supermarkets, and farms, the employees of our Oriental Group in Pengcheng alone number nearly 50,000."

Oriental Supermarket had been in a stage of rapid development all these years; it hadn't made much profit, as most of it went into investments.

"Hmm, we can maintain this number. In the future, the clothing factories will all be mechanized; pure handwork will only be for high-end goods, sold to wealthy ladies in Xiangjiang and abroad."

"The mobile phone factories are enough as well. If not, we can invest in a factory in the north later. You've worked hard all these years, and you should try to let go."

"Isn't the reason for training so many people so that you can be more relaxed? Besides, the children are all in Sijiucheng now."

"Mm, okay."

Zhang Ping'an stayed at the Shenzhen Branch for two days, and after understanding the progress of the group's core business, he went to Jinghai.

"General Manager Zhang."

"Hmm, Xiaoniu, call the leadership team for a meeting tonight. I'm going to see Guan Daye first."

"Very well, General Manager Zhang." Jinghai also had a branch, a supermarket, a farm, and the Oriental Residential Complex.

Zhang Ping'an picked and chose in his space, took out some Sijiucheng specialties and Space Ingredients, and arrived at Guan Tai's residence.

Now, Guan Tai's building materials company, with the help of Han Chunyan, had almost monopolized the building materials market in Jinghai City.

From the initial sand, stone, brick, and soil, to the current steel, pipes, and boards, there was nothing they didn't touch.

The two lived very lovingly and now had three children, two sons and a daughter. Even Han Chunming, with Han Chunyan's financial support, had secured quite a few good plots in Sijiucheng and was now sharpening his sword, preparing for a big move.

Because Guan Daye moved away from Sijiucheng, Han Chunming received less guidance from him, but his relationship with Polan Hou had actually become better.

He first made a lot of money by partnering with his good brother Taozi to flip old Bicycles, but was later laid off after being framed by Cheng Jianjun for flipping eggs.

Now, he had started collecting junk based on the antique knowledge he had learned, used his initial savings to hoard many dilapidated houses in the suburbs, and also opened a restaurant in Sijiucheng with the help of his second sister, Han Chunyan.

Han Chunming and Su Meng were still dragging things out; he ignored several girls who were devoted to him and instead became a "simp" for Su Meng.

Han Chunyan had spoken to him about this many times, but his heart was entirely tied to Su Meng, as if he had been bewitched.

Back to the present, Zhang Ping'an knocked on Guan Tai's door and was immediately startled by Guan Tai's bald appearance; the current Guan Tai already had a bit of He Daqing's look about him.

"I say A Tai, how did your hairline recede so much?"

"Cough, Uncle Zhang."

Guan Tai scratched his head in embarrassment. Over the years, he had handed almost all the company business to Han Chunyan, and he had become a full-time stay-at-home dad, accompanying the children to eat and drink every day. Not only had he gained weight, but he had also gone a bit bald.

"Is that Ping'an?"

"Uncle Guan, it's me."

Guan Daye would be ninety next year, but he was already full of white hair, his hairline had also receded quite a bit, and he had aged a lot, but his health was still fine; living to the millennium would be easy.

Cai Quanwu, as a cook, had also become stout and broad-shouldered. Now, the four of them—Guan Daye, He Daqing, Cai Quanwu, and Guan Tai—all looked exactly the same.

"I happened to be passing through Jinghai, so I came to see you and A Tai."

"Good, good, you're very thoughtful. Eat at home at noon."

"Sure, I just happened to bring a lot of aged liquor, ingredients, and Sijiucheng specialties. Let's have a drink later."

"Sure thing."

At noon, Han Chunyan also returned, and as soon as she came back, she gave Zhang Ping'an an apologetic smile.

"Uncle Zhang, I didn't know you were coming, I..."

Only after running the building materials company did Han Chunyan realize the power of the Oriental Group; it was spread across all walks of life, and their company couldn't even compare to one of their subsidiaries.

That was why she was increasingly in awe of Zhang Ping'an; to be able to control such a business empire, his methods and courage were all top-tier.

"No matter, I came on a whim," Zhang Ping'an waved his hand nonchalantly.

At noon, Zhang Ping'an had three small cups with Guan Daye, then tossed a Weight Loss Prescription to Guan Tai and ignored him.

"Ping'an, it still has to be the liquor you bring. It's not only mellow but also has a lingering sweetness; it's a rare good wine."

"Haha, Uncle Guan, this is ten-year-old aged liquor, how could it not be mellow? If you love drinking it, let A Tai go to the Oriental Supermarket to buy some. Although the taste isn't as good as this, it's still a rare delicacy."

"Is that the one from the Eastern Distillery? I didn't expect it to be so good."

Guan Tai was thoughtful. He had seen it in the Oriental Supermarket before, but because it was an out-of-town brand, he rarely paid attention to it. It seemed this year's year-end bonus was already accounted for.

"Right, there will be a batch of affordable liquor shipped over at the end of the year. I'll bring some for you to taste then."

"Good, good, good."

After eating, Zhang Ping'an returned to the group branch, where the senior management of the Jinghai Group was gathered.

This place was under the charge of Qian Xiaoniu. After he finished reporting his work, others added their input.

"You've worked hard, Xiaoniu."

"It's not hard. By the way, General Manager Zhang, the Gao Qiqiang you asked us to keep an eye on has now established an aquatic products company. His net worth is probably already in the millions."

"Oh? He really managed to break through."

"All the subsidiary canteens of our group are supplied with fish by him, and now that includes the company canteens over at General Manager Guan Tai's side too."

Zhang Ping'an nodded. With the support of their two large families, they needed at least three to five hundred catties of fish every day.

Added to other customers, with a daily volume of about a thousand catties, it was no wonder Gao Qiqiang was able to build up the company.

"Also, it seems they want to engage in offshore aquaculture, and they are probably already starting to invest in construction."

Qian Xiaoniu guessed correctly; in order to speed up progress, Gao Qiqiang had indeed spent quite a bit more, and apart from some long-term fixed deposits, Gao Qiqiang was now almost penniless again.

This guy actually has quite a lot of nerve; Zhang Ping'an had also considered investing at the beginning, but gave up due to various reasons.

"Let's go, let's go take a look at his breeding farm."

"Very well, General Manager Zhang."

Qian Xiaoniu led the way, and the group sped all the way to Gao Family Village; Zhang Ping'an spotted the Gao sisters at a single glance, as they truly stood out like a crane in a flock of chickens among the group of rough men.

Gao Xiaoqin is a dab hand at doing business; she is still quite green now, but if she is cultivated, perhaps there will be a place for her in the Oriental Group in the future.