Start with a blacksmith shop.

Chapter 118 I took on a job

While driving towards their destination according to Li Su's instructions, he chatted with the three people in the car about all sorts of things.

The car quickly drove to the outskirts of Haicheng. Li Su wasn't very familiar with this area.

After another ten minutes or so, we finally stopped in front of a small courtyard.

This is a very elegant Chinese courtyard, even just from the outside, and there are no obvious signs outside the courtyard.

They parked the car outside the yard, and the three of them got out and walked towards the yard.

Pushing open the door and entering the courtyard, I saw a round stone table placed under a grape trellis.

A circle of stone benches surrounds the stone table, and upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the stone table is actually a tea table.

Yao Qiang, who had invited them here, was fiddling with a teapot on the stone table. When he saw the four people enter, he put down the teapot and greeted them.

"Haha, Old Li is here! Come quick!"

I just found something good at the boss's place, let's try his tea now!

Li Su led the three people behind him to the stone table and looked at the tea set on the table.

"Mr. Yao has such refined taste, he can even find such a beautiful place!"

Let's see what good stuff you've found! Let's go for a drink!

He followed behind Li Su, observing his relationship with the pharmaceutical company CEO.

To his surprise, the two seemed to have a very good personal relationship.

"You're in such a hurry. Let your sister-in-law go inside and cook. My wife is bored in the house too, so you two can chat."

Yao Qiang spoke to Ding Yan and Li Yun, who followed him in, and they then left the courtyard and went inside.

"Come and sit down. This young man must be your daughter's boyfriend."

What a handsome young man! Unlike my good-for-nothing son, who just loafs around all day long!

Li Su didn't respond, but instead led him to sit down at the stone table.

"Ha, let me introduce you. This is the chairman of Haicheng Pharmaceutical."

His name is Yao Qiang, his surname is Yao, he also makes and sells medicine.

He likes watches and enjoys drinking tea; you can just call him Uncle Yao!

Li Su pointed to Yao Qiang and introduced him to Li Zhenhua, who was standing next to him.

After introducing Yao Qiang, they turned around and began introducing him.

"Old Yao, this guy next to me is Xiaoyun's boyfriend, Li Zhenhua. He's probably the one you'll be trying to curry favor with later!"

While introducing him, she joked with Yao Qiang.

Yao Qiang placed the warmed teacups in front of the two men and poured one cup for each of them.

Seeing that his teacup was almost full, he tapped two fingers on the table.

"Haha, Old Li, you really can't hide anything from you!"

"Haha, we've known each other for so many years, I do know you quite well!"

As the two were talking, Li Zhenhua guessed the other party's intention in inviting them.

Yao Qiang listened to Li Su's words without any embarrassment. After pouring himself some water, he turned to Li Zhenhua.

"Young man, it's truly remarkable that you've become a master watchmaker at such a young age."

"I wonder where you work? Your skills are so exquisite, you must have quite a reputation in the industry!"

Judging from their tone, they seem to regard themselves as professional watchmakers.

It's understandable that the other party thought that way; no one would have imagined that such an exquisite watch was made by a motorcycle manufacturer.

The other party has already misunderstood. To avoid further misunderstanding, it's best to clarify things.

"Uncle Yao, you flatter me. I'm not a professional watchmaker, nor am I an industry insider."

As for my profession, I'm a motorcycle builder!

He humbly introduced himself to the other party and also took the opportunity to explain any misunderstandings about him.

"Not a watchmaker? That's impossible. Old Li's watch is definitely a masterpiece!"

How could it be just a motorcycle manufacturer?

Yao Qiang didn't believe his answer at all and voiced his doubts.

Seeing the other person's incredulous expression, Li Su also spoke up from the side.

"Haha, Zhenhua really does make motorcycles, and he even owns a company that specializes in producing motorcycles."

Moreover, they recently launched their products to the market. He said the last batch of exported vehicles passed through our Haicheng Port!

"Really? That's amazing! I wonder which company it is? It's so famous, I should have heard of it!"

When pressed for an answer, Li Su looked at Yao Qiang with a teasing expression, but finally gave the reply.

Li Zhenhua was about to answer when a look from Li Su stopped him.

"The company is called Kyushu Divine Beasts, and they have the White Tiger series of motorcycles. Does that sound familiar?"

Seeing the other person's confused look, Li Su added, "Let him figure it out himself; I won't tell him."

"He's the one who was famous for a long time for motorcycles, the one who put airplane engines on motorcycles."

Yao Qiang finally believed that the other party was a motorcycle manufacturer. Faced with the facts, he had no choice but to believe it!

"I really didn't expect it; it really is a motorcycle manufacturer. I thought it was some watch company's secret weapon!"

The three then drank tea and chatted, and Yao Qiang didn't mention the watch again.

Although he so desperately wanted a watch like Li Su's.

After several infusions, the tea soup gradually lost its color.

The meal was already prepared inside, and they were just waiting for the three of them to sit down and eat!

Everyone sat down at the dinner table.

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, the conversation turned to many things, including some bizarre incidents that Yao Qiang had encountered.

As they were chatting, Yao Qiang seemed to remember something and spoke to the group on the table.

"By the way, speaking of which, I saw a news report before you arrived."

It's said that from the Camel Country, fifty planes landed in quick succession today, causing a huge sensation.

It was as if the whole world was watching this, and in order to land fifty planes, all flights at the airport were grounded.

The airport did not return to normal operation until all planes had landed safely.

As Yao Qiang recounted this story, it sounded increasingly familiar to him.

Fifty aircraft, Camel Kingdom, propeller planes... These things Yao Qiang had mentioned gradually reminded him of Hongdu.

Thinking of this, his face couldn't help but turn red.

"Do you think this is normal? Why can't the landing times be spread out..." As she was speaking, she suddenly noticed his face was flushed and quickly asked.

"Is it because you're not feeling well? Why are you so red after practicing?"

To avoid giving them the wrong idea, he quickly explained, "Hehe, it's nothing, it just feels like time is flying by."

I didn't expect Hongdu to have already delivered fifty airships. Not only does time fly, but Hongdu is also moving quickly!

Yao Qiang listened to his incoherent words and couldn't help but feel puzzled. How fast or slow time went on had nothing to do with him, and what did this have to do with Hong Du?

"I think I mentioned Hongdu before. How come I just saw this news too?"

The planes that landed in Camel Kingdom this time were reportedly purchased from Hongdu!

Yao Qiang's curiosity was piqued, and he quickly asked his question.

"Uncle Yao, this plane isn't just something I've heard about; it's made in Kyushu and manufactured in Hongdu."

I understand that, because the engines on this plane are our company's products.

As if he had heard something unbelievable, Yao Qiang stared at him with wide eyes.

The plane's engine is a product of his company; didn't he just say he makes motorcycles?

There's absolutely no need to doubt whether he's lying or not.

"Aren't you a motorcycle manufacturer? How come you're supplying engines for airplanes now?!"

He explained in response to Yao Qiang's question.

"We have a cooperative relationship with Hongdu Aviation Industry Group. All the engines on their aircraft are our products; we are Hongdu's engine supplier!"

Yao Qiang was truly flustered at this moment. He had just told these strange and interesting stories only to try and get closer to the other person.

Once the relationship is closer, people can talk more freely. Then, with the added financial power, it should be possible to get the other party to comply.

But after hearing that it was about motorcycles and airplane engines, he became increasingly uncertain about his plans.

Now all we can do is appeal to their emotions; money doesn't seem to be that important to them.

"These are the engines on these airplanes. Did you manufacture them?"

"Such high-tech stuff, you...?"

He didn't finish his sentence, but everyone present understood.

"Uncle Yao, this is no lie. The aircraft engine is provided by us."

Moreover, we originally used radial engines on motorcycles, and now that we're putting those engines back on the plane, it just means we're going home.

When he heard the other person say that they could even build airplane engines, he knew that this young man in his twenties was definitely not short of money.

He also realized that since money was no longer useful, he might as well just state his purpose directly.

Hiding things like this now might not be a good thing.

"Zhenhua, let's not talk about what we just discussed. It has nothing to do with me."

Let me explain the purpose of this invitation; it's actually quite simple.

"I really wanted a watch just like Lao Li's; I love it so much, that's why we had this dinner!"

Everyone at the table knew his purpose perfectly well; it was just a matter of who would speak up first.

"Haha, I knew it! But I wasn't planning on selling this watch."

Making watches is just a hobby of mine!

Yao Qiang hadn't expected that he could get the other party to agree just by talking to them, and he continued to persuade them.

After some back and forth, he eventually agreed to accept Yao Qiang's custom order after being persuaded.

At first, Li Zhenhua was hesitant to agree, but faced with his persuasion and his emotional gestures towards Li Su,

As for the final price, he readily agreed because it was ten million Kyushu coins: five million for one piece, and ten million for a pair.

The reason why is that the other party gave so much!

I got a free dinner and even found myself some work to do.

Moreover, this business is quite profitable; even if it goes bankrupt in the future...

He could live very well simply by selling watches.

After dinner, the four returned to the Li family home, where Li Zhenhua was also making preparations for his meeting with Li Yun in Dongshan the next day.

Internationally, the impact of airplane landings continues to grow.

(End of this chapter)