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Chapter 175 New Factory Settlement
The days flew by like a clockwork toy.

The southern sun is intense and the rain is plentiful, just like the opportunities that flourish on this land.

Si'an and Shouye have fully adapted to life here.

As their child grew up, Liang Yi and An Min couldn't continue to squeeze into Li Hongmei's family's house here.

So the couple took some time to look at houses and rented a three-bedroom apartment near the school.

The rent was very reasonable, and the landlord was very friendly.

Anmin's translation service will soon no longer be just a table in front of the grocery store.

As her reputation grew, more and more businessmen from the Soviet Union and even Eastern Europe sought her out.

She rented a small storefront facing the street and hung up a more formal sign: Anda Business Consulting Service Center.

An is taken from her name, and Da means to achieve or reach, with a clear meaning.

She even hired a recent graduate who knew a little English to help answer the phone and organize documents.

Her role has long transcended simple translation.

She became a purchasing agent, quality consultant, and credit guarantor.

She knows which factories produce garments with tight stitches, which electronics factories have low product failure rates, and which bosses have good reputations and can deliver on time.

Soviet businessmen trusted her because of her professionalism and impartiality.

Domestic manufacturers are also willing to offer her more favorable prices because she brings in stable orders and pays promptly.

She even began to consciously guide the needs of customers, recommending the new, high-quality, and affordable products developed by Liang Yi's factory.

She sold off the items in the space piecemeal, earning a considerable income.

These funds became a solid support for her to expand her business and for her family's emergencies.

Liang Yi thrived in the electronics division.

He was not only a technical authority, but also, with Zhang Jianguo's support, began to promote more modern production management methods.

He redesigned the production line process and introduced stricter quality inspection standards, which significantly improved worker efficiency and product yield.

Zhang Jianguo handed over almost all of the factory's production and technology to him, while he himself devoted himself to developing the market outside. The two cooperated seamlessly.

Liang Yi's position quietly changed to deputy director of production, with a salary plus bonuses, making his income quite considerable.

That night, after the children went to sleep, Anmin calculated the month's income and expenses under the lamp, a satisfied smile on her face.

Liang Yi poured her a glass of water and sat down next to her.

"It seems my income has increased significantly this month."

Liang Yi smiled as he looked at the numbers in the ledger.

"Yes, we received two big orders and spent almost half a month running around with them."

Anmin rubbed her neck: "However, Hongmei mentioned a new idea to me today."

"Oh? What idea does she have now?"

She said that the Soviets coming now are not just buying finished products, but more and more people are becoming interested in production equipment.

"They are in dire need of some light industrial machinery, small injection molding machines, and the like, and they asked us if we had any connections."

Liang Yi pondered for a moment: "This is indeed a new approach. Equipment is valuable and has a larger profit margin, but it also involves many factors and is more complex. You need to be an expert in the field."

An Min nodded: "I think so too, but it is indeed a direction."

"You know a lot of people in the industrial sector, could you keep an eye out for information in this area? Especially for factories that want to upgrade their equipment or have old equipment to dispose of?"

"no problem."

Liang Yi immediately agreed: "I'll go and inquire tomorrow. It seems that the batch of old equipment that our factory phased out a couple of years ago is still piled up in the warehouse. Maybe we can get rid of it." The couple smiled at each other.

Since arriving in the South, they have discovered that it is a vast and boundless land.

Compared to their time in the north, they now have more opportunities to pursue their own goals.

This sense of accomplishment is truly wonderful.

The equipment trade information brought by An Min stirred up ripples in Liang Yi's heart.

He keenly realized that this was not just an opportunity to buy and sell for profit, but more likely a path to a bigger stage.

During his breaks, he traveled to factory areas in Shenzhen, Dongguan, and even surrounding cities.

Sure enough, many of the early-developed factories are now undergoing technological upgrades.

The old equipment that was replaced was piled up in the warehouse and treated as scrap metal, so it was urgent to get rid of it.

On the other hand, through Anmin's channels, he discovered that the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries had an extremely strong, even desperate, demand for such high-quality and inexpensive second-hand equipment.

Liang Yi did not act immediately.

He first pulled Zhang Jianguo aside and carefully assessed the condition and value of the batch of idle old equipment in his factory.

Then he personally led the experienced workers in the factory to inspect and debug the equipment, restore its basic operating functions, and take clear photos.

“Jianguo, look.”

Liang Yi handed the compiled materials to Zhang Jianguo.

“These devices are obsolete here, but they might still be useful over there. Anmin happens to have the necessary channels.”

“I was thinking, could we try to sell this batch of equipment under the factory’s name? This would not only revitalize the assets but also generate some extra income.”

Zhang Jianguo's eyes lit up as he looked at the documents: "Brother, you're really quick-witted! This pile of iron lumps will just rust if left to sit, it's great to be able to turn them into money!"

"You are fully responsible for this matter. Just tell me how you need the factory's cooperation!"

With Zhang Jianguo's support, Liang Yi felt more confident.

He instructed Anmin to accurately push the equipment information to several reputable and capable Soviet businessmen.

Sure enough, it immediately aroused great interest.

After several rounds of inspections and price negotiations, the equipment was successfully sold at a price far exceeding that of scrap metal but far cheaper than new equipment.

The profit from this transaction surprised both Zhang Jianguo and Liang Yi.

More importantly, it thoroughly validated the feasibility of this new business.

"Liang Yi, we can't just be middlemen."

That evening, An Min was calculating the profits from the equipment transaction when she spoke to Liang Yi.

"Reselling information asymmetry is not a long-term solution. We need to have our own foundation. Look, this time it's equipment from our factory, but what about next time?"

"We need a place where we can integrate resources, conduct preliminary inspections, and showcase our work."

Liang Yi wholeheartedly agreed; An Min's words hit the nail on the head.

"Yes, and I've also found that many factories' discarded equipment can be refurbished and its value increased several times over."

“If we had a small space, we could not only store and display products, but also carry out simple renovations and adjustments. The profit margin would be much larger and more controllable.”

An even bolder idea began to take shape in the couple's minds.

They want to build their own factory, or rather, an industrial and trading entity that integrates equipment acquisition, refurbishment, display, and trade.

They found a small, old factory in the suburbs where the rent was relatively cheap.

Using all the profits accumulated during this period, plus the funds obtained by Anmin from exchanging space resources, and persuading Zhang Jianguo to invest a portion in the name of the electronics factory, the problem of start-up capital was solved.