Reborn in 1991, I opened supermarkets all over the world.

Unlike county towns, the city center is not like a county town; you can get there in minutes with just a call.

Lu Zifeng initially rented the apartment to make it convenient to get up in the early morning to wholesale clothes, but it wasn't close to the newspaper office.

Besides, Du Heng is my own media resource, and I can't just share it with others.

Qiao Ling and Gu Quan were somewhat disappointed when Lu Zifeng said that they wouldn't be inviting reporter Du.

Qiao Ling looked at Gu Quan: "I've already helped you."

"W-what is it that you're helping me?" Gu Quan mumbled as he left the room first.

At the same time, Du Heng, who was engrossed in writing a manuscript at the newspaper office, sneezed.

"It seems someone is interested," Tang Guo said, resting her chin on her hand as she looked at Du Heng.

"Who would miss me? Do you?"

"Pooh!"

Du Heng put down his pen and asked, "On May 13th, there's a warehouse of over 200 square meters at the Dongxian Grain Station that's going to be auctioned off. Anyone interested in joining me? I'll go and apply to the director."

Tang Guo turned to look at Lin Siyan.

Lin Siyan hesitated for a moment: "I'm not familiar with the work yet, will the director approve it?"

Tang Guo said, "It's precisely because we're not familiar with each other that we need to go out with Reporter Du to learn and broaden our horizons."

"Then...can you apply for it for me?" Lin Siyan looked at Du Heng expectantly.

Du Heng nodded: "Let's make this clear first, if I really get it approved for you, you owe me a meal."

"Why should I?" Tang Guo interrupted Lin Siyan, "Lu Zifeng has treated you to so many meals, do you really think it's because of your influence? You still have the nerve to ask my Siyan to treat you to a meal."

Du Heng chuckled awkwardly, "That's not because of Comrade Siyan's feelings."

"What do you mean?" Tang Guo was taken aback. "Lu Zifeng wouldn't have taken a liking to me, would he?"

"Dream on!"

Tang Guo thought for a long time, until Du Heng and Lin Siyan both laughed, then, with a look of suicidal intent, looked up to the sky and howled, "What a terrible thing to do!"

The newspaper director approved Lin Siyan's application.

Since Du Heng was the main person in charge, Lin Siyan was only assisting, which was a good opportunity for her to learn.

With a mix of trepidation and excitement, Lin Siyan dialed Lu Zifeng's pager.

"Would you welcome me to Dongxian?" Lin Siyan asked on the phone.

"On behalf of the 70,000 people of Dongxian County, I warmly welcome reporter Lin Da. Shall we put up a banner?"

"Hate."

"By the way, what time are you leaving? I'll have someone come pick you up; it's on the way anyway."

"Hmm, around six in the morning."

"Okay, since you didn't page me, I'll have someone contact Reporter Du. You can make an appointment with Reporter Du yourself. Don't get lost."

"Hmph, you're the one who'll get lost! Remember to pick me up where you got off."

Having Wei Jun rent Deng Darong's car to go to Dong County was part of Lu Zifeng's plan.

He had to let Zhou Hai and Su Min see Wei Jun get out of the Santana to increase Wei Jun's intimidation factor.

One Santana can now buy several of these warehouses. Are you scared yet?

Even families like Lin Siyan's don't own a private car—but she sometimes rides in a police car.

Du Heng exclaimed, "The treatment is completely different when I go out on business with Reporter Lin!"

"Don't talk nonsense, it's just on the way," Lin Siyan said softly.

Wei Jun, who was sitting in the front row, took off his sunglasses, turned around and said, "I could have arrived in Dong County yesterday, but President Lu made a last-minute decision to have me get up early today."

"What's this 'President Lu'?" Lin Siyan asked curiously.

"Huh? You don't know Lu Zifeng? Did I pick up the wrong person?" Wei Jun was taken aback.

The car has already left the city. If we go back and drive around again, it will cause serious problems.

"I didn't answer the wrong phone, I didn't answer the wrong phone," Du Heng hurriedly explained.

Before Wei Jun and his group arrived in Dong County, Lu Zifeng was already waiting at the entrance of the grain station.

He met Qi Bo first, and went up to shake hands and exchange pleasantries.

"What are you doing here, kid?" Qi Bo was confused.

"Can't I just join in the fun?" Lu Zifeng said with a smile.

"You almost tricked me out of the canned food last time! You didn't even say thank you," Qi Bo complained.

"What's the use of saying thank you? You'll make a fortune later," Lu Zifeng said.

Qi Bo looked at Director Chen of the supply and marketing cooperative walking towards them from a distance and said with a smirk, "I heard that your supply and marketing cooperative's supply has been cut off. How are you going to make big profits?"

Lu Zifeng said, "The fact that I can still live so happily even with my supply cut off speaks volumes, doesn't it?"

Director Chen walked over and glanced at Lu Zifeng.

The two knew each other, but it was inevitably a little awkward at this moment.

Lu Zifeng, however, disregarded past grievances and greeted him, "Good morning, Uncle Chen."

Director Chen sighed and said, "Zifeng, it's not easy to run a small business. Sometimes you should be low-key and humble. Young people shouldn't be too arrogant."

"Uncle Chen, you know me. What kind of young man wouldn't be full of vigor?"

As they were talking, Zhou Hai and his wife arrived at the grain station in the cannery's pickup truck.

Zhou Hai stepped forward and shook hands with Director Chen: "Why are you all standing at the door instead of going in?"

Director Chen smiled and said, "I was just waiting for you."

Su Min's eyes immediately fell on Lu Zifeng: "What are you doing here?"

At the time, the application materials were in the hands of the notary office, and Zhou Hai could only see the list from the head of the grain station, without any more specific information.

Therefore, they still don't know the origins of New Era Commerce.

However, through the station manager Ma Jun's channels, I learned that before the registration deadline, another individual named Wei Jun had joined.

The changes in the situation were somewhat beyond Su Min's expectations.

The Su family was not very supportive of this auction for the grain depot warehouse.

Although the Su family also favored the warehouse location, most of their working capital was invested in their new store opening on Renmin Road in late May, and they also took out a bank loan.

The Su family's attitude is: Su Min, if you want to conquer new territories for the family, you can, but you have to rely on your own abilities.

"Come on in, everyone. What are you going to do standing outside and get chilled?" Director Chen called out to everyone.

As they were talking, a red Santana drove up and stopped next to the cannery's pickup truck.

Wei Jun got out of the car and, as he walked toward Lu Zifeng, buttoned up his suit jacket, which had been open.

This is the style of high-level business people depicted in Hong Kong dramas.

"Mr. Wei, you must have had a long journey!" Lu Zifeng greeted him.

Zhou Hai and Su Min exchanged a glance, still not understanding what was going on, when two more people dressed as reporters got out of the back seat of the Santana.

Lin Siyan walked briskly forward, waving at Lu Zifeng: "Zifeng!"

Lu Zifeng clapped a few times: "A warm welcome to Reporter Lin!"

"Hate!"

Lu Zifeng didn't shake hands with Lin Siyan, but instead extended his hand to Du Heng: "You must be tired from your journey. I'll treat you to lunch."

Zhou Hai looked at Su Min: "Wu Fucheng's downfall was fundamentally due to the reporter's exposure, which escalated the incident to higher authorities. Looking at the current situation, do you still think he's just a street thug?"

Su Min felt a little flustered, but she still forced herself to remain calm and said, "What are you afraid of? This auction followed all the proper procedures. You didn't embezzle, and I didn't offer bribes. Why are we afraid of the reporters?"

Despite saying she wasn't afraid, she still turned her gaze to Wei Jun, who had arrived in the same car as the reporter.

"Is Mr. Wei also interested in our small warehouse in Dongxian County?"

Wei Jun fiddled with the Zippo lighter in his hand and said, "I'm planning to set up a store like Huidong Department Store."

Su Min: "???"