Reborn in 1990: My Family Store Leads to the Future

Putting everything else aside, there is actually a significant difference in status between Lu Yuan and Li Huan. One is a promising civil servant, while the other is just a shop owner.

They had only known each other for a few days, and the only time Lu Yuan could think of when they crossed paths was at the exhibition.

That was the first time he met Li Huan, and it was then that he realized that Li Huan seemed different from any other girl he knew, blooming like a sunflower.

"You mentioned before that the government had a quota for support, right? I was reported and eliminated, so who got selected?"

Why are you suddenly interested in this?

A flicker of panic crossed Li Huan's eyes, and she quickly turned her head to the side.

Even though she knew the road was long and she couldn't see her own flustered state, she felt inexplicably uneasy.

Lu Yuan, unaware of Li Huan's thoughts, smiled and said:

"I didn't mean anything by it, we were just chatting casually."

"You know that person too, Qi Qiang."

Although Li Huan was reluctant to speak directly, she had no choice but to tell Lu Yuan what she knew when he asked her directly.

But as soon as she finished speaking, she worried that Lu Yuan would be angry.

After all, the two had a rather unpleasant falling out back then, and now that Qi Qiang has received this support quota, it's obvious that Lu Yuan will have some reservations.

Lu Yuan, however, did not seem angry at all; he simply nodded.

"It was him. I thought it was someone else."

"Aren't you angry?"

Upon hearing this, Li Huan looked at Lu Yuan with some surprise. She never expected that Lu Yuan's reaction would be so indifferent.

If it were me, I probably would have already started cursing.

Lu Yuan was a little dumbfounded, pointed to himself and explained with a smile.

"What's there to be angry about? I won't be elected anyway, so it doesn't matter who it is."

"Actually, he did use some connections. After all, his father also works in the Ministry of Commerce, so it's probably because of his father's connections. But he himself is quite capable."

After thinking about it, Li Huan decided to express his opinion truthfully.

"He also studied economics, so I figured he could make money opening a shop."

"That's not necessarily true."

Lu Yuan was taken aback. This overseas returnee was also a PhD in economics?

Did not expect ah.

Why do you think he'll lose money?

Li Huan paused for a moment, then asked with some curiosity.

Lu Yuan had no intention of keeping anyone in suspense, so he simply revealed his thoughts.

Economics and opening a shop are two different concepts. Qi Qiang may be able to see many things, but what he can learn about opening a shop may not be of much use.

After all, running a shop is not like writing a thesis. You have to be able to swallow your pride and find ways to make customers willing to spend money and happy with their spending.

After selling your products, you can still get repeat customers. This has little to do with the economy. What you need to do is find a way to make customers feel at home.

Lu Yuan gave a brief explanation, and Li Huan was stunned upon hearing it, looking at him with some surprise.

"Lu Yuan, I've discovered that you seem quite capable; I never even thought of these things."

"Doesn't that mean Qi Qiang is destined to lose money?"

It's hard to imagine that a young person who didn't even graduate from high school could have such a clear understanding of this matter, much more so than many professionals.

Lu Yuan remained calm about this, stopping the car and saying with a smile.

"That's hard to say. It depends on whether Qi Qiang can swallow his pride. If he's willing to do it himself, there shouldn't be any major problems. But I think it's unlikely."

Why?

"Because he only cares about himself. You've known him for a while, and you should be able to sense it. After returning from abroad, he always felt that everything in our country was inferior to that abroad. If he could let go of this prejudice, he would achieve great things in the future."

Lu Yuan said in a very serious tone.

This is also his own experience.

Li Huan nodded repeatedly as she listened, increasingly convinced that Lu Yuan was no ordinary person; she had only seen a part of this insight in her father.

She then realized that the car had stopped.

"Why have you stopped?"

"You're home."

Lu Yuan smiled and looked at the person in front of him, then nodded and said.

Li Huan got out of the car a little embarrassed and looked at him and said.

"I think you're really great, you've treated me to two meals already. If I have time in the future, I'll treat you to another meal."

"Wouldn't that be inconvenient? Won't it interfere with your work?"

Lu Yuan was taken aback, not expecting the other party to bring up this matter on their own initiative.

However, he didn't think this was a good thing for him and quickly shook his head, afraid of delaying the person in front of him.

But Li Huan didn't seem to care at all, and said with a smile.

"I'm not an animal; I don't need to work every day. We'll contact you later?"

"it is good."

Lu Yuan nodded and said.

Li Huan watched Lu Yuan leave before returning home.

As soon as she got home, her mother, Zhu Ying, criticized her.

"Why are you so late? Did you have work?"

I had dinner with some friends.

"Boy friend?"

"mom!"

Li Huan's face immediately turned red, and she quickly hugged her mother's arm and said...

"A legitimate friend, and he's a very eloquent person."

"It looks like it's a man."

Seeing how attentive her daughter was, Zhu Ying unconsciously smiled and said to the person in front of her.

Li Huan didn't refute it, fearing that his mother would keep bringing up the matter, so he quickly continued.

"That's not the point. You know Qi Qiang, right? My dad says he's arrogant and unreliable."

"I know, your minister's child came to our house a while ago."

Zhu Ying was taken aback, then quickly nodded.

Li Huan continued, "My friend said that if Qi Qiang could put aside his arrogance, he would achieve great things. He thinks Qi Qiang is a talented person. You know, they had a conflict not long ago. I was shocked when he said that."

Hearing her daughter say this, Zhu Ying nodded and thought about it quite seriously.

"I should get to know the person who could make my daughter say that."

"mom……"

On the way back, Lu Yuan didn't rest. He pondered his future development, a matter he had thought about carefully more than once.

He planned to open a branch first and then try to make a name for himself on the Bund. He hoped that this would allow him to transfer to a bigger stage, but it was an opportunity he had obtained through great effort.

But it was something Qi Qiang could easily obtain, and thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh.

"I guess I'm just not as lucky as others. I have to put in more effort for the same things. I have to take it one step at a time. It's just the Bund, right? I'll open a shop there sooner or later."