Title: Reborn in Handong, Starting with an Investment in Gao Yuliang

After Li Hao and the other two left.

A short while later.

Su Qingyu pushed open the door and entered, her steps appearing somewhat hurried.

Her gaze passed over Liang Cheng and looked out the window.

The parking lot was once bustling with freight trucks.

At this moment, nearly half of them were quietly moored, like lurking steel behemoths.

A sense of desolation permeated the air.

"Liang Cheng, do we really want to continue like this?"

Su Qingyu's voice carried a hint of anxiety.

She walked to Liang Cheng's desk, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.

"Rumors are circulating that Suda Logistics' cash flow is about to dry up and that it has been overwhelmed by Shanshui Logistics."

She didn't doubt Liang Cheng's decision, but instinctively felt worried for him.

After all, the opponent in this business war is Zhao Lichun's son.

Liang Cheng looked up and felt a warm current flow through his heart as he saw the concern the person in front of him was showing for him.

He stood up from the boss's chair without giving a direct answer.

"come over."

Liang Cheng walked to the huge map of Handong Province in the corner of the office and waved to Su Qingyu.

Su Qingyu was puzzled, but she still obediently followed.

The two stood side by side in front of the map, and the distance between them seemed to shrink invisibly.

She could even smell the refreshing scent of soap on him.

"Qingyu, look."

Liang Cheng pointed his finger at the map.

A series of red lines were drawn out from Jingzhou.

"What Zhao Ruilong sees now are these trucks running on the routes and the daily surge in business revenue. He thinks this is a victory."

His voice was calm and steady, carrying a sense of all-knowing composure.

"But he doesn't understand that the essence of business is not the flowing river, but the fish in the river."

"A river without fish is just spinning its wheels no matter how strong the current is. And the cost of maintaining the river's flow would be deadly."

Liang Cheng turned his head and his gaze fell on Su Qingyu's clear eyes.

"All the orders I sent him were junk orders."

"Transporting coal and stones involves long distances, high fuel consumption, and severe wear and tear on vehicles."

"More importantly, the customers of these orders are all notorious deadbeats in the industry, with ridiculously long payment cycles, or even no payment at all."

"That's called a bad debt."

Liang Cheng tapped the map lightly with his fingers.

"But the fuel costs, toll fees, driver wages, and vehicle maintenance costs that keep all of this running are cash flows that need to be paid every day."

"I'm helping him burn money; I'm flattering him to death."

"His current prosperity is a facade. The bigger the business expands, the faster he burns through money, and the more devastating his downfall will be."

Su Qingyu listened quietly.

She looked at the man beside her who was talking eloquently.

Looking at his clear logic and his strategic demeanor.

The worry in his eyes.

Unbeknownst to them, it had transformed into deep worship.

It turns out he had already set up a huge scheme.

Meanwhile, he was still worried about the superficial depression.

At that moment, Su Qingyu suddenly felt...

The gap between him and me was like an insurmountable chasm.

……

half a month later.

Shanshui Logistics' business volume reached an astonishing peak.

Several large warehouses in the suburbs of Jingzhou were all overloaded.

Hundreds of trucks raced along the highway day and night, creating a spectacular scene.

Zhao Ruilong's office was filled with his smug laughter.

He was holding a revenue report.

He flaunted his wealth among the second-generation rich in Jingzhou.

This report only counts the cash flow and does not deduct any costs or bad debts, but the figure of several million is enough to make anyone envious.

"Liang Cheng? He's just a coward!"

On the phone.

Zhao Ruilong relentlessly mocked his friend.

"I've beaten Liang Cheng so badly he's cowering in the company, too scared to come out! His Express Logistics is a joke now!"

Hang up the phone.

Zhao Ruilong leaned back in his leather boss's chair, smug and self-satisfied, as if he could already see Liang Cheng kneeling and begging for mercy.

however.

What he couldn't see was...

His employees are experiencing hellish torment.

"Damn it! Another order to transport coal to Luzhou!"

A truck driver looked at the dispatch order and cursed under his breath.

"After driving back on this awful road, the car's chassis is practically falling apart!"

The other driver looked worried.

"The customer still hasn't settled the freight charges for the batch of stones I picked up last week, and I even had to pay for the gas in advance. I'm afraid my entire salary for this month will be deducted from that."

A similar scenario.

This is happening in every corner of Shanshui Logistics.

Everyone was overwhelmed by the seemingly booming business.

But no real money was ever seen in the accounts.

The entire company.

Zhao Ruilong relied entirely on taking money from his own pocket to cover the enormous daily expenses.

……

This stands in stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the mountains, rivers, and logistics.

Meanwhile, at Suda Logistics, everything was peaceful and harmonious.

Although business volume decreased by nearly 70%, those who remained were all high-quality customers with high profits, good credit, and fast payment.

The company's cash flow is healthier than ever before.

Liang Cheng even generously granted all the drivers who were idle at home a half-month paid leave.

At the same time, all available trucks were arranged to enter the factory in batches for comprehensive inspection and maintenance.

Li Hao, Zhang Wei, and Zhao Ming.

Now I finally understand completely.

They gathered in the office, their faces filled with excitement and admiration.

"Brother Cheng's move to drop the punchline was absolutely brilliant!"

Li Hao slapped his thigh, his voice filled with excitement.

"I heard from friends in the industry that Shanshui Logistics is a bottomless pit right now, and Zhao Ruilong has to pay hundreds of thousands of yuan in fuel costs every day!"

Zhang Wei chuckled.

"Those junk orders used to cause us a lot of trouble, but now they've all been dumped on Zhao Ruilong. It's truly gratifying!"

"He's losing money to gain publicity; let's see how long he can last!" Zhao Ming concluded.

The three looked out the window at the vehicles that were being meticulously maintained.

I admire Liang Cheng.

It has reached its peak.

……

evening.

To celebrate the successful completion of the phased layout.

Liang Cheng made a phone call to Su Qingyu.

Are you free tonight? I'd like to invite you to dinner.

"Okay, where to?" Su Qingyu's voice carried a hint of anticipation.

You'll know when you get there.

Half an hour later.

Su Qingyu got into Liang Cheng's car at the gate of Handong University.

She had assumed Liang Cheng would take her to some upscale Western restaurant.

Unexpectedly, the car took many twists and turns along the way.

Finally, it stopped next to a bustling food street.

"Right...here?"

Su Qingyu stared blankly at the lively scene before her.

At various food stalls, the smoke from barbecues mingled with the aroma of stir-fried dishes, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

"What, you don't like it?" Liang Cheng asked with a smile.

"No, it's just a bit of a surprise." Su Qingyu shook her head.

The two found an open-air barbecue stall and sat down.

Without the formality of a high-end restaurant, the atmosphere immediately became much more relaxed.

Liang Cheng skillfully ordered grilled skewers and beer, and chatted with Su Qingyu about all sorts of things.

He talked about funny things that happened when he was a child, and about his experiences in college.

They shed that layer of strategic brilliance.

At this moment, Liang Cheng is more like a sunny and cheerful boy next door, full of youthful energy.

Su Qingyu rested her chin on her hand, listening quietly, a smile unconsciously curving her lips.

This was a Liang Cheng she had never seen before.

Authenticity is captivating.