Chapter 215

Such high returns, and with someone swearing to guarantee it, it was simply too much for Sha Zhu, who had no wife, to resist!

"Good, having your word is enough. In this day and age, how could one not be able to borrow money? Wait a moment and come with me to the Pigeon Market. Just sign your name and press your thumbprint, and 200 yuan will be in your hands!"

Now that the economy has opened up, people do whatever makes money, and with the country encouraging the individual economy, quite a few side paths have emerged.

It's just that Sha Zhu has no wife, no children, and not even a house at home; otherwise, if he just took something to use as collateral, it would be at least 500 yuan!

"It's fine! Don't worry, I know everyone in the Pigeon Market. The reason I have such a great opportunity to make money this time is also related to my connections!"

"To be honest, it's just going through the motions. Whether the money is paid back or not is entirely up to me. You can rest assured!"

Seeing that Sha Zhu was still hesitant, Xu Xu Damao continued to bluff. To be honest, in Sha Zhu's eyes, he wasn't even worth a fart!

The reason he was able to find the smuggling ship was entirely because he was thick-skinned and bold, and also because he was lucky, having made quite a bit of money a while ago!

Sha Zhu nodded forcefully and gritted his teeth to agree. This time, he was definitely going to make a fortune!

"By the way, First Uncle, do you know where Qin Qin Huairu is now? Is she still working at that factory?"

And Sha Zhu remembered the obsession in his heart: Qin Qin Huairu!

"To tell you the truth, she left the Rolling Mill nearly ten years ago. Ever since you went into the mental hospital and Jia Jia Dongxu died, she left the Rolling Mill for some reason!"

"After that, I never saw her return to the courtyard. Even after Jia Jia Zhangshi was released from prison and came to the courtyard to look for her, she didn't see anyone!"

"Brother Zhuzi, you should give up this thought. It's been ten years! There's really no need..."

Yi Yi Zhonghai also sighed. He never expected that after ten years, Sha Zhu would still be thinking about Qin Qin Huairu.

And at the same time.

Qin Qin Huairu, whom Sha Zhu had been obsessed with for half his life, was currently riding in a car back to Chen Tian's small western-style building.

The reason Qin Qin Huairu left the Rolling Mill, to be honest, was because after Jia Jia Dongxu died, Qin Qin Huairu took over his position, which naturally didn't comply with the regulations to continue existing!

However, Chen Tian also happened to plan on letting Qin Qin Huairu leave; after all, by that time, Chen Tian had already started planning many of the industries under his control.

Therefore, Qin Qin Huairu was also the woman who helped Chen Tian manage his businesses earlier than He Yushui and the others.

Even Lou Lou Xiaoe started helping Chen Tian with business only after Qin Qin Huairu.

Ten years had passed, and Qin Qin Huairu's appearance not only showed no signs of aging, but she seemed to have become ten years younger!

She was just as young as when she first went on a blind date with Jia Jia Dongxu, as if the skin on her body could be pinched to reveal water!

Moreover, the temperament on Qin Qin Huairu's body had completely lost the sense of fatigue of a regular employee from before.

Confidence, composure, and majesty—these auras of a superior were fully revealed on Qin Qin Huairu.

There was clearly no trace of makeup on Qin Qin Huairu's beautiful face, yet she was so beautiful that it was somewhat impossible to look directly at her!

Clearly, over these years, Chen Tian had used the resources rewarded by his system and his own ability and techniques to provide quite a bit of maintenance for Qin Qin Huairu and the others!

"Chen Tian, the latest batch of timber has been shipped abroad via our domestic official cargo ships. It should take about 20 days to complete delivery!"

"This time we used a national transport ship, so no one took any kickbacks, and the procedures are absolutely formal. It seems this route can become a breakthrough for our multiple future collaborations!"

Qin Qin Huairu was completely like a strong working woman. As soon as she entered the room, she came to Chen Tian's side, even speaking to Chen Tian in a somewhat coquettish manner.

Clearly, Qin Qin Huairu was managing the timber business for Chen Tian, which was the most profitable path even back when the economy wasn't as good.

Just with Qin Qin Huairu helping to manage it over those years, Chen Tian had already made an unknown amount of wealth through the timber industry!

Xu Xu Damao's small-time antics these days, claiming he had made a fortune—to be honest, he hadn't even made a fraction of one of Chen Tian's industries.

"Good, after this order is completed, you should also take a good rest for a while. There are other things that need you to do!"

Chen Tian also nodded. He saw Qin Qin Huairu's changes in his eyes, and he hadn't expected Qin Qin Huairu's ability to completely exceed his expectations.

Just as Qin Qin Huairu wanted to continue speaking, He Yushui also opened the door and walked in from outside the small western-style building.

Clearly, after knowing that Sha Zhu had returned, He Yushui was also affected in her heart; after all, no matter what, he was her own brother.

And she always had a premonition that giving Sha Zhu 300 yuan was harming him!

"Yushui, why did you come back so early today? Shouldn't you be working overtime at the hotel at this time?"

"Did something happen? Why is your mood so off today? Rest for a while first!"

Qin Qin Huairu and He Yushui had lived together for nearly ten years, so naturally, she could detect He Yushui's mood.

If it were in the past, He Yushui would have been full of smiles as soon as she entered the door, because these ten years had truly been very happy.

But now, He Yushui's mood was clearly off; she hadn't even noticed that she and Chen Tian were at home since she entered.

Chen Tian didn't speak either, just glanced at He Yushui faintly. He Yushui's performance over the past ten years had actually made Chen Tian very satisfied!

He Yushui had a very high talent for cooking, and she was interested in hotel business management and the like, which had also created quite a bit of profit for him.

"Sister Qin, He He Yuzhu is back. He actually came to the hotel to find me today!"

"And he insisted that I give him the position of head chef at our restaurant, but I didn't agree. I gave him a chance to interview, but he didn't even have the ability to stay in the kitchen!"

"Later, he even threatened me, saying that if I didn't give him money, he definitely wouldn't let it go!"

"After that, I returned the inheritance my father left him, but I always feel that he won't let this matter go!"

"He hasn't known where he's been for ten years. When he came for the interview today, he didn't even want to say his name. I'm really afraid he'll come here to find me again!"

He Yushui was also somewhat worried; after all, these ten years had been the happiest time of her life, and she really didn't want it to be ruined by her brother again!

Especially since Sha Zhu hadn't changed at all in these ten years. As soon as he opened his mouth, he wanted so much money. Although He Yushui had made a lot of money now, she wouldn't give it to Sha Zhu for no reason.

Sha Zhu clearly intended to treat her as a sucker. Having done business for so many years, how could He Yushui not see that?

Qin Qin Huairu was silent after listening. She didn't expect that Sha Zhu, who had disappeared for ten years, would actually appear at this time!

And he actually went to the restaurant to find his own sister. Now that Sha Zhu knew where He Yushui worked, she was afraid there would be no peace in the future.

"Don't worry, I will send people to monitor Sha Zhu. If he dares to cause any trouble, I will tell you immediately!"

"You, just do your restaurant business well. What I told you before about transforming a few restaurants into hot pot restaurants—what do you think?"

Chen Tian also nodded slowly. He did know how Sha Zhu had been living these years.

However, he hadn't expected that at such a critical moment, Sha Zhu would suddenly run out and find He Yushui.

And Chen Tian now had so many eyes and ears in Nine-Four City that he didn't even know how many there were. Almost every industry had Chen Tian's eyes and ears. It was impossible for such a greenhorn to cause any trouble!

Compared to Sha Zhu, Chen Tian was now more concerned about the hot pot restaurants he had asked He Yushui to open.

With various economic developments, people's tastes were becoming more and more picky; ordinary food could no longer satisfy people!

And this hot pot, which was very popular in the Sichuan and Chongqing areas, would definitely be a hit if opened in Nine-Four City now...

"I have gradually tried this model in a few restaurants, and the customers' reactions have been very good. I have already started preparing to purchase equipment!"

"I think within a week, three stores can be completely transformed into hot pot restaurants. We have already started preparing for publicity!"

Seeing Chen Tian so calm, He Yushui felt much more at ease; after all, Chen Tian's promises had never been false.

And the diners in Nine-Four City were so interested in this hot pot restaurant; such a novel delicacy would definitely take her restaurant business to the next level.

But Qin Qin Huairu and He Yushui didn't think that Sha Zhu, Xu Xu Damao, and Yi Yi Zhonghai would have gotten back together after ten years, and now they had even started the smuggling ship business.

It's just that Lou Lou Xiaoe and Qin Qin Huairu had previously considered that these people doing small business were ordinary people, so after they found out, they usually let big matters turn into small ones, and small matters turn into nothing.

However, the consequence was that the smuggling ships were becoming more and more serious now. Sha Zhu and Xu Xu Damao were afraid they were going to suffer completely this time!

Sha Zhu owed 200 yuan in usury outside and had taken out all his savings, gambling it all on Xu Xu Damao. This was completely him seeking his own death!